in2ebook Chapter 283 Xuannv 148
Chapter 283 Xuannv 148
As Jiao stepped into the side hall, she leaned against the soft cushions, closed her eyes, and focused her mind, her consciousness sinking into her sea of consciousness to converse with Xiaoyu. Outside the light gauze curtain, Donghua gazed at her lowered eyes, his fingertips unconsciously caressing the jade pendant in his sleeve—she had been so absent-minded these past few days, and seeing her alone and heartbroken now, he inexplicably felt that it was because he was about to venture into the perilous Abyss Realm.
He stepped forward slowly, his wide black sleeves carrying a faint fragrance, and pulled the dazed Jiaojiao into his arms: This was my own choice, and you will also have your own path to walk. The warm breath brushed against the top of her head, startling Jiaojiao into opening her eyes abruptly.
Her conversation with Xiaoyu had eased her worries, and seeing Donghua's serious expression, she couldn't help but smile: "I know, it's just that I'm having a moment of weakness." Her fingertips lightly touched his taut collar, a gesture that was both comforting and teasing.
Zhe Zhe Yan hasn't returned? Jiao Jiao looked up at him, her eyes slightly upturned, her eyelashes casting delicate shadows beneath them. She always felt that the old phoenix should appear at this crucial moment; after all, besides him, who could control Dong Hua's stubborn nature?
Donghua looked down at the curious child in his arms, sighed helplessly, and shook his head: That old phoenix is probably going to be deceived again. Thinking of Zheyan's soft-hearted nature, his brows furrowed unconsciously.
"Haven't they lived for hundreds of thousands of years? How could they still fall for this?" Jiaojiao tilted her head, her eyes full of confusion. She had seen Zheyan's cunning when mixing drinks and his composure when treating patients, and she really couldn't understand how such a perceptive person could repeatedly suffer losses.
The old phoenix is soft-hearted. Donghua's words were concise, his fingertips unconsciously caressing the jade hairpin in her hair. Soft-hearted people are most easily ensnared by emotions. These words seemed to describe Zheyan, yet also seemed to describe himself.
“Okay, then let me tell you some things I found out.” Jiaojiao took a deep breath, as if she was organizing her thoughts, and then slowly spoke.
Donghua's curiosity was completely piqued, and he urged eagerly, "Tell me about it."
Jiaojiao composed herself and began to recount what she had found out. Her voice was calm and steady, as if she had already gone through these events countless times in her mind.
"I've uncovered the feud between the Bai family of Qingqiu and the Purple Fox clan. It turns out that, for some reason, the Bai family of Qingqiu ruthlessly attacked and nearly wiped out the Purple Fox clan."
Donghua's brows furrowed deeply; he was clearly shocked and outraged by such atrocities.
Jiaojiao continued, "Not only that, they also imprisoned Zitong from the Purple Fox Clan. As far as I know, they also killed Zining."
Donghua's expression turned serious; he realized the gravity of the situation.
“What’s even more unbelievable is that,” Jiao Jiao’s voice rose slightly, “I also discovered a blood pool containing the personal belongings of Mo Yuan and the others. These blood pools seem to be hiding some unknown secret.”
Donghua's eyes widened as he stared at Jiaojiao in disbelief, his shock beyond words.
"Of course, I only heard about the Purple Fox Clan from Zi Tong. As for Zi Ning, she is my master, and all my cultivation was taught to me by her," Jiao Jiao said.
"It seems the Bai family is not simple. I talked about this with Zheyan many years ago, and I also made Zheyan sever ties with the Bai family of Qingqiu. But you know, some entanglements are hard to break off just like that." Donghua said helplessly.
"So you did know something, right? And then you just let it go?" Jiaojiao asked.
"There needs to be evidence, and the mastermind behind it all hasn't shown up yet," Donghua said.
"Alright. I wonder if Zheyan has been deceived again." Jiaojiao said helplessly.
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Meanwhile, Zheyan, far away in the peach grove, was indeed both convinced and deceived.
Zheyan leaned against a peach branch, his long, white sleeves cascading down, his fingertips twirling newly brewed peach blossom wine. A pink mist swirled around the ten-mile-long peach grove. He gazed absently at the petals drifting down onto his shoulder, when suddenly he heard footsteps echoing through the woods. Looking up, he saw Ningchang and Baizhi approaching hand in hand. The jade hairpin at Ningchang's temple gleamed warmly in the sunlight, her light purple gauze skirt fluttering gently in the breeze. Baizhi's black robes billowed in the wind, his aura undeniable.
"Zheyan, you're back today?" Ningchang asked first with a smile, her voice as melodious as a nightingale's song.
"Yes, I just got back a little while ago." Zheyan leaped down from the peach tree, his wide sleeves carrying a fragrant breeze. His gaze swept back and forth between the two of them. "What brings you two here? Are you craving my newly brewed peach blossom wine again?" He raised an eyebrow and teased, casually shaking the wine jar in his hand. The amber-colored wine swayed gently in the jar, releasing a rich aroma.
Bai Zhi strode forward, raised his hand and patted Zhe Yan's shoulder, his face unusually solemn: "We're going on another trip." He paused, his tone unconsciously carrying a sense of matter-of-fact, "I just came to ask if you have time to send our little Wu to Mo Yuan to become his apprentice. You know, in all the worlds and wastelands, only you can make little Wu obedient."
Upon hearing this, Zheyan tilted his head back and took a swig of wine. The peach blossom wine slid down his chin, leaving a dark stain on his clothes. He wiped his mouth and glanced at Bai Zhi with a half-smile: "Bai Zhi, you certainly know how to order people around. But that girl Xiao Wu really needs to go to Kunlun Ruins to temper her temper." He flicked his finger, and the wine jar landed steadily on the stone table, startling a few resting pink butterflies. "Never mind, whatever. I just happen to get along well with Xiao Wu. I'll go pack some things now, and we'll set off with her in half an hour."
Ning Chang stepped forward and gently tugged at Zhe Yan's sleeve, her eyes full of gratitude: "Thank you for your trouble, Zhe Yan. Xiao Wu has been spoiled by us since he was a child. If he can be taught by God Mo Yuan this time, he will definitely benefit greatly."
"Don't worry," Zheyan raised a hand to tidy his wind-blown hair, peach blossoms fluttering behind him, making his peach blossom eyes even more captivating. "I will definitely deliver Xiao Wu safely to Kunlun Ruins. As for you all, be careful in your travels." With that, he turned and walked into the depths of the peach grove, his robes fluttering as he left behind only a clear voice, "Meet me at the Peach Blossom Ferry in half an hour!"