Chapter 081: Unparalleled Illusion Technique

  Hua Xirong smiled lightly again, lazily supporting her cheek and said: "I didn't expect this woman to know a bit of illusion technique, but unfortunately it's very superficial, somewhat similar to what I taught you."

  The teacher turned his head and looked at him with a glance, saying calmly: "It's not just similar, it's exactly the same."

  "Someone actually understands my unique magic, how unexpected! Truly unexpected!"

  This woman not only understands Shī Yuàn's mechanical skills but also knows some magic tricks, and it seems that this woman has some connection with Shī Yuàn.

  "By the way, you don't have an illegitimate daughter or something?" Huā Xī Róng asked with a raised chin and a hint of mockery.

  "Your Excellency's temperament is indeed easy to change, but one's nature is hard to shift." Shī Yuàn let out a sigh, her eyebrows and eyes as clear and elegant as a painting.

  "Last time you came here should be a hundred years ago, is this your descendant?" Huā Xī Róng seemed to smile and glanced at Shī Yuàn with a flicker of her eyes.

  "If she were of my lineage, you once said you wanted to adopt one of my children. Why not adopt her as your own daughter?"

  "If she were with me, who would think she's a righteous girl? But I don't like this flirtatious tone, it's even more coquettish than me." Just as Hua Xianyong was speaking nonsense, someone suddenly knocked on his back. When he turned around, he saw that it was a wooden puppet in the shape of a grown man, holding a ruler and lightly tapping him on the head several times.

  Hua Xirong looked at him deeply, her expression moved, "This puppet of yours is really well-made."

  "Thank you for the compliment. Since there's nothing else to do, would you like to play a game of chess?" The master smiled slightly and suddenly set up a chessboard on the table.

  "If you want to play chess with me, then let's play chess." Huā Xī Róng sat down on the stool nonchalantly.

  However, the person sitting opposite was not Shifu, but a mechanical puppet. Huaxian Rong exclaimed in surprise: "I'm playing chess with a mechanical man?"

  "Hmm." The master smiled and said, "The mechanism is complete."

  "Shi Yin, are you looking down on me?"

  "You haven't even played a game with me, how can you say that the officials are inferior to you?"

  "Alright, I'll make the next move. I know you think I'm talking too much and mocking you everywhere, so it's not that you're letting someone else deal with me?" Hua Xiangyue slowly put down a chess piece, raised her deep eyes and said: "I know you seem to be smiling on the surface, gentle and courteous, but actually you are a ruthless person at heart, your mind is really too cunning."

  Shi Yin sat aside sipping tea slowly and said with a gentle tone: "Thank you for your compliment."

  Hua Xirong's eyes were disdainful, and she casually played a few games, but found that the mechanical person was indeed extraordinary in chess skills, and his movements and expressions were indistinguishable from those of a real person. Finally, her face showed three points of solemnity, and she secretly thought that the opponent was indeed worthy of being the world's number one Qigong master, Shi Ming.

  Shi Yin stood by the window, her jade-like fingertips stroking the delicate tea cup, her eyes fixed on the woman, a faint smile hanging on her lips. After a while, she finally said, "If I have the chance, I'd like to meet her."

  "Rarely do I meet a married woman with such an unusual hobby?" Huā Xī Róng said, placing a chess piece, her tone disdainful.

  "Your Excellency is still so talkative, but actually, I just feel a sense of déjà vu when it comes to her."

  "Seem familiar? But Hua Xiangyong sneered, "Alright! Since you're free and have nothing better to do, I'll let you see the true face of this woman."

  "You are being unreasonable." The master's eyes shone like stars in the sky.

  "I bet this woman is a hypocrite." He held the chess piece, hesitating to make his move.

  The master's eyes sank in thought, but the words "pure yin body" flashed through his mind.

  "Don't have any good feelings towards her." Hua Xirong suddenly dropped a piece, but won several pieces from the opponent.

  ……

  The night wind was cold and clear, and the imperial banquet was gradually approaching its end in a farcical scene.

  The third prince sat on his seat with a mixture of shame and annoyance, today he had truly lost all face.

  Xia Xue'er sat beside the Third Prince, still elegant and refined, but her gaze turned cold when she looked at Su Mo.

  At this moment, Wen Renyi took off the fox fur cloak on his shoulders and wrapped it around Su Mo's body.

  Yu Ran stood beside him, yet was filled with envy and resentment. She fanned herself with a fan, her tone disdainful as she said: "Some people's skin is thick, that's all. Fox fur can be worn or taken off at will."

  "Mo Er, are you tired?" Wen Ren Yi asked from the side without paying attention to Yu Ran.

  "Tired? How can I not be tired?" Su Mo smiled shallowly, who would like to fight if they didn't have to?

  "Sorry." Wen Renyuan gazed deeply at her.

  "You and I were originally husband and wife, why apologize? But someone's mood is even worse, because I can get many rewards, right?" Then, Su Mo's eyes swept over the valuable rewards on the table, and a hint of joy emerged, smiling as he walked forward to ask: "Just now I won a game, how come you haven't given me the reward yet?"

  After seeing Su Mo walk over, he immediately narrowed his eyes and forced a smile on his face, gritting his teeth in secret: "Those rewards can't be given to you for now, that's just the result of the first trial."

  "Oh? There's still another one at this late hour?" Su Mo asked absent-mindedly.

  She had already understood in her heart that this was not willing to give to her! The palace's little demons were indeed endless.

  However, Qi Hou secretly grumbled in his heart, if it weren't for your sake, it wouldn't have been so late. But he didn't show it on his face and said lightly: "According to the palace rules, after horseback riding, there is still a dance competition."

  "Dancing?" Su Mo's eyebrows slightly furrowed, her voice calm, but somewhat displeased with this.

  "Not bad, it's indeed a dance, and you were slightly better than Xue Er in the first round, but Xue Er's dance was also very good. Do you think you can beat her? So I suggest not participating in this second round of competition, and then you two will share these rewards equally." The queen thought that this compromise was the best way to avoid offending either side.

  Su Mo said "oh" and raised an eyebrow, smiling, "Split it evenly?"

  Yu Ran couldn't help but smile lightly, "Actually an even split?"

  Qī Hòu's expression suddenly turned serious, and he said slowly: "Yāo Jiě, it's not that I'm being biased towards you, but since ancient times, the women of Qī Guó have always been expected to be well-versed in both literature and martial arts. After the archery competition, there will be a dance performance, or perhaps a demonstration of chess, calligraphy, or painting skills. Who in the palace doesn't know this rule? However, Xuě ér's skills in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting are all exceptional, her poetry and songs are renowned far and wide... and as it happens, this year's second round of competition is indeed a dance performance. So, you really must compete with her?"

  Yu Ran revealed a hint of cold smile: "Comparing is fine, not comparing is also fine."

  Everyone around has had enough fun for today, and now there's even a feeling of being left wanting more.

  At this time on a normal day, many people would have dispersed, but at present, there are still many people gathered around.

  When they heard the news of Bi Wu's dance, a hint of bloodthirstiness had already appeared in everyone's eyes, and their hearts were secretly excited.

  Only Su Mo and others did not find it surprising at all.

  At this time, Xia Xue'er walked out with a smile, her clothes fluttering elegantly. She said calmly: "Your Majesty the Empress, I am willing to give it a try. Although I'm not talented, I think my dancing skills are no worse than that of Ding Dajie, and we can be considered equals. As for the other women, their dance techniques are easily surpassed."

  Someone heard Xia Xue'er's words and couldn't help but softly exclaim, "Xia Xue'er is actually quite capable, her dancing skills are only slightly inferior to those of the Ding family. It seems she must have some backing."

  Xia Xue'er was also feeling unresigned and her eyes were even colder. She could not lose to others, but she absolutely would not let the demon girl win in this competition, after all it concerned her and the Third Prince's reputation.

  This demoness injured the elder of the Xia family and yet got away scot-free; she was naturally very resentful.

  Even when the third prince was humiliated in public, no matter what, the grudge between the two people had already been thoroughly formed.

  In Xia's family she had never been afraid of fighting, now, although she hadn't danced yet, but she could see that the other side was inferior in terms of dressing up as a new bride.

  After all, such clothes aren't suitable for dancing at all.

  Xia Xue'er pretended to be calm and composed, saying: "I don't know if the demon girl wants to have a trial of strength?"

  Others immediately came to their senses and couldn't help but laugh: "Even if the demon girl wins in archery, she will definitely lose in dance."

  The other princes also thought so, watching on one side and yawning on the other, but after finishing this round, they could go back to rest, today's hustle and bustle was truly exhausting.

  But Su Mo smiled faintly, his absolutely beautiful face shining like a bright moon, and said in a soft voice: "In that case, let's not compare."

  The queen smiled immediately: "It's better not to compare, since it's a tie, how about rewarding you two with half each?"

  "With confidence and pride between his eyebrows, 'Gentlemen, I didn't say I wanted to share the reward equally. The second round is not comparable, and I am also the winner.'"

  The queen's cheek twitched slightly, and she couldn't help but secretly scold: "This woman who doesn't know the height of the sky or the thickness of the earth, where is she comparable to Xue Er?"

  Xia Xue'er smiled coldly, but a ripple flashed in her eyes. "In the palace, no matter what, there must be rules and regulations. You, Ya Niang, have been arrogant for one night, can't you think that everything will go smoothly with you?"

  At this time, Yu Ran couldn't help but let out a "heh" of laughter, "Really stupid."

  "What is Yu Shizi saying?" Xia Xuer couldn't help but ask.

  "You're so stupid!" Yu Ran slowly walked forward, fanning herself and said lazily: "There's nothing to compare with her, she is the demon queen of my Jin Yu Tang. Just a few days ago, it was she who defeated the Ding family. If everyone wants to compete with her in dance, wouldn't she be very tired and troubled? The demon queen of my Jin Yu Tang is a woman who even Feng Yue Tai Dou Zhang Lao doesn't bother to pay attention to, can your kind of person compare with her dancing skills?"

  It was sudden, this change of circumstances can't be said to be unsurprising.

  Someone immediately looked up in shock and exclaimed: "What? She is the demon girl of Jinyutang?"

  The queen's brow was furrowed with complex regret and incredulity, "Could she be the very same wicked woman who brought down the Ding family?"

  "Not bad, exactly as expected." Yu Ran said in a low voice, "Her dance is unmatched by anyone, if you're interested, you can go to my Jin Yu Hall to watch the play."

  At this time, what could be more powerful than Yu Ran's words, and the surrounding crowd suddenly burst into a commotion.

  A stunning beauty, what kind of city-toppling charm? What kind of enchanting and seductive power?

  Xia Xue'er's face changed color and she took a step back, thinking incredulously that the other party was actually the demon girl of Jinyu Hall.

  I didn't expect to lose again, and I lost without even trying, which is the greatest humiliation.

  The third prince gazed coldly at the man and woman standing not far from him, a hint of anger flashing across his clear and handsome face, an icy and stern color flickering in his eyes for an instant.

  He coldly said: "Wen Renyi, this time in the Qi State's defense competition, let's see which of us two can laugh last."

  Xia Xue'er also whispered: "Wen Renyi, you demon girl, this time the dispute over the sea area, let's see who is the real winner."

  ……

  The next day, Su Mo and his party had already set out from Kyoto and were advancing towards the sea area three hundred miles away.

  After that, everyone arrived at an ordinary town. This place is more desolate than other places where the princes are stationed, and there are also 500,000 to 600,000 fewer people than in towns of the same size. When everyone entered the main gate, a straight bluestone street appeared in front of them, leading directly to the county government office.

  The streets are lined with tall courtyard walls, as well as willow trees, peach trees and elm trees. The air is filled with a gentle breeze, making it very comfortable.

  Yu Ran urged his horse forward slowly and asked, "By the way, Wen Ren, how much silver did the palace give you this time?"

  He said faintly, "There are only 500,000 taels."

  Yu's gaze flowed out with disdain and contempt: "A mere 500,000 taels of silver is still not enough to recruit soldiers and buy horses?"

  "Wei Renyi hesitated for a moment before saying, 'The treasury of the state of Qi has always been in deficit and has long been empty and lacking. There are only some things left over from previous dynasties that can be used to save face.'"

  Su Mo smiled lightly and said: "In that case, isn't the sea area of Qi State really full of dangers and few opportunities?"

  Yu Ran smiled and said: "What's the big deal, if we really can't hold on, then we'll just abandon this place and sail away to safety."

  A flash of discontent crossed Su Mo's eyes, and he immediately gave him a sideways glance, "What nonsense."

  Yu Ran immediately changed his expression and said: "Right, where are the others stationed this time?"

  Wen Renyidao said, "The army camp has been stationed outside the city, near the coastal area, and many local Wu Hou have been gathered. There is also a portion of the retired troops, we will go there to count the manpower later."

  Yu Ran let out a soft sigh and revealed an expression of utter boredom. These days were indeed quite dull.

  If it weren't for the sake of the demon queen, why would he be willing to stay in this place?

  In the distance, a handsome and evil man saw off the crowd, only to see his beautiful face with a faint smile, slightly sarcastic.

  By the side of the demonic man, Xiaofeng gazed in the direction that Yu Ran had left, with a dark gleam flashing in his eyes.

  "What? Still thinking of your old master?"

  "Never, never." Xia Feng hastily waved his hand, this man in front of him was even more difficult to deal with than Yu Ran.

  The demon boy raised his chin, which was as white as jade, and said: "Your former master is unlikely to have a smooth journey."

  Xia Feng nodded, her eyes following the gaze, seeing a person sneaking around in the distance, if not careful, it's hard to notice that his destination is the same as Su Mo and others, but this person changed three forks along the way, walking around. Until everyone entered the courtyard, this person's sinister gaze began to pay attention to the surrounding movement, and then hid under the tree.

  "Who is that person?" Xiaofeng asked, stroking his chin.

  "The demon girl and Wen Renyi, as well as Yu Ran, had offended many people in the Qi Kingdom's imperial palace. This person was one of them." A low, mocking smile seemed to be hidden in Hua Xirong's voice, with a hint of sarcasm and eeriness.

  Xia Feng didn't worry about Yu Ran's affairs for a moment, and then said: "This person is quite clever, should be familiar with the local people, otherwise he wouldn't have turned around."

  The beautiful man's eyes sparkled, and he said in a cold voice: "Your observation skills are indeed meticulous. This person is handed over to you. Do not use any magical instruments, do not use blades, capture him at the fastest speed."

  Xia Feng didn't know why he was ordered to do so, but he had to carry it out without fail. He saw Xia Feng jump up and grab the bricks, tiles and pottery around him, scattering them like hidden weapons. A red brick hit the back of the man's head, and he immediately let out a muffled groan and fell to the ground.

  Hua Xirong put her hands behind her back and slowly walked forward, kicking this person.

  That man was kicked by him and his face was facing upwards, Huashan looked at this person for a moment.

  After that, Hua Xirong expressionlessly swept a glance at Xiaofeng, her eyes flashing: "Xiaofeng, do you mind if I tease your former master a bit?"

  Xia Feng's lips pursed, and a helpless glint flashed in his pupils. He smiled shyly, "I'm just a humble floating weed, whatever you say goes. I just don't know when Yu Ran offended you?"

  Hua Xirong lazily leaned back, relying on the carved railing behind her, with a smile in her eyes that was filled with three parts of playful intent as she stared at Xiaofeng. She slowly said: "Actually, he didn't offend me, I just made a bet with someone and thought that the seductress by his side definitely wasn't a good woman. Your master often appears around him, it's exactly the right time to test the two of them."

  But then Xiaofeng furrowed her brow and said: "You're referring to the demon girl? She's already married to Wenren Gongzi."

  A faint, evil smile hung on his lips, carrying an inexplicable charm, but his eyes turned cold. "You can't know a person's heart from their face, it's precisely because we're married that we need to test each other, isn't it? I just like the idea of chaos reigning supreme."

  Xia Feng looked at him, and couldn't help but feel a few points of helplessness on his face.

  He knew that when this person's eyes turned cold and his heart was ruthless, it meant that someone would definitely be unlucky.

  However, in the next instant, the Hua Xiangrong in front of him transformed into another appearance, which was exactly the person he had just hit.

  Illusion? Every pore, every detail is exactly the same.

  Xia Feng's first experience with Hua Xirong's illusion technique was truly impressive.

  ……

  In the state of Qi for several days, Su Mo was somewhat tired. When she heard that Ren Yi often had intimate relations with her in the tent, she would be especially exhausted afterwards.

  After waking up from a nap after lunch, it was already midnight. Su Mo turned around and looked at the interior of the house, still quite satisfied with the furnishings here. The layout was very thoughtful, although it couldn't compare to the luxurious grandeur of the Jin Yu Hall, but the floor was covered with carpets from foreign lands, and in the center of the room was a pear-wood couch, with a purple copper screen in front of the bed, and on the desk was a short-legged incense burner, with incense burning inside, emitting a faint mist that wafted gently.

  She gently knocked on the Heavenly Book and knew that the young man was in a state of chaos within it, without day or night, nor did she know what he was doing.

  However, the other party was quiet and still, apparently also in a state of closed-door cultivation.

  The drumbeat of dawn slowly sounded, Su Mo changed to a more comfortable sleeping position and continued to rest.

  At this moment, a figure had already hastily walked in, and the one who lifted the door curtain was a pair of slender and good-looking hands, which belonged to Yu Ran.

  "Qing qing, where is Yan Yi?"

  "He's not here." Su Mo gave him a slanted glance, feeling that this person had rashly and improperly entered the house.

  "Where did Mr. Wen go?" Yu Ran's slender phoenix eyes fluttered, and the fan was lightly placed on her lips, with a elegant smile, "I just came back from the camp, there are many things I need to find him for."

  Su Mo gave Yu Ran a deep look, her mouth saying something insignificant, with an attitude of being careless, but when doing things, she was not sloppy at all. She hesitated for a moment and said seriously: "He went to do some errands, if you have anything, just wait in the study."

  Yu Ran, however, was unwilling to leave and suddenly leaned in close to Su Mo, "Demoness, don't you think this trip has been a bit too smooth?"

  Looking at his opponent's rare serious face, Su Mo replied: "Not bad, it seems to be going very smoothly."

  Yu Ran gently closed her fan and said calmly, "When things go against the norm, there must be a plot. I think the Third Prince will definitely have some tricks up his sleeve to deal with Wen Renyi."

  Su Mo sat down lazily and said, "I've been waiting all along, but unfortunately, I still haven't waited for it." Before he knew it, he fell asleep.

  Yu Ran looked at her deeply, seeing the girl's red lips that were incredibly alluring, and in his heart, he had an inexplicable feeling of fondness.

  "By the way, Qingqing, are you used to this place?" he asked involuntarily.

  "It's fine." She gazed at him calmly, after all she was never a delicate lady, and in her past life she had also experienced the hardships of sleeping under the stars, it's just that she wasn't used to his serious tone.

  "In fact, I and Wen Renyi have long been accustomed to running east and west. If you follow us, it will definitely be the same in the future."

  "I'll follow the chicken if I marry a chicken, and follow the dog if I marry a dog. As long as I can share some of the burden, I don't want to become one," Su Mo replied calmly.

  "Unfortunately, Wen Renyu is a complicated person and there are many things involved, so I'm afraid you'll have to suffer for it." Yu Ran rarely spoke with a straight face, but this time he actually brought up a serious topic.

  Just then, a black feathered arrow, with a fierce whistling sound, was nailed to the window frame.

  The arrowhead was already ignited with a flame, illuminating the room with a bright light.

  "Be careful." Yu Ran hastily pulled her over like a flash of lightning, and without giving her a chance to react, took her behind the purple copper screen. He then instructed Su Mo: "You stay here, I'll go take a look first."

  Yu Ran had already leapt out, rising above the dust.

  Inside the courtyard, a figure flashed by, and the blue-clad man's waist was straight as a sword.

  His face was devoid of any expression, a stark contrast to his usual languid demeanor.

  Just then, someone in the west wing let out a series of shrill whistles and warning calls, followed by a commotion. The noise startled the birds on the branches, causing them to spread their wings and fly up to the treetops, finally circling in the night sky.

  Su Mo couldn't help but hide, and also chased out together, standing in the courtyard with Yu Ran to see clearly.

  A burst of flames and a puff of black smoke rose from the southeast direction, and with the help of the wind, the fire quickly raged. Everyone was busy putting out the fire, but Yu Ran remained still, calmly saying: "The thief is trying to burn down the house, it seems he knows how to start a fire."

  Su Mo's eyebrows furrowed, "That is the kitchen, temporarily storing a few stones of grain and hay. Could it be that you've come to burn the grain and hay? Shouldn't you go burn some confidential letters instead?"

  Next, the kitchen had already caught fire, Su Mo and Yu Ran rushed over, only to see a tall and thin stranger with an unfamiliar face rushing out quickly.

  He ran swiftly and fled towards the deserted backyard.

  Four martial arts masters chased after the man, but found that he had excellent lightness skills. A hint of cold intent flashed through Yu Ran's eyes, and Yu Ran immediately chased after him personally. Su Mo also hurriedly followed to chase together.

  In front of the city gate and behind it, everything was in a state of confusion. The firemen and those fleeing for their lives collided with each other, trampling one another, wooden buckets fell to the ground, and the flames spread even more rapidly.

  In an instant, the entire yamen was enveloped in thick smoke, and countless guards rushed to put out the fire.

  In the distance, several of the Third Prince's followers stared with their eyes wide open and tongues tied, wondering when such a capable person had appeared under his command.

  A spark of fire was a momentum that was completely unexpected.

  Moreover, when he runs, it's also a "fast" word, and everyone suddenly feels that they have neglected a talent before.

  In the alley, a tall figure was running quickly in front, while behind, one after another, they were chasing a man in blue clothes and a woman in red clothes.

  "Halt." Yu Ran leapt forward, her eyes icy cold.

  "He entered the forest, be careful." Su Mo followed him in pursuit.

  That person suddenly flashed into a forest, his figure like a ghost, Yu Ran furrowed her brow, and suddenly grabbed Su Mo's sleeve. The two slowed down their pace, opened up their spiritual sense, and carefully searched the area.

  "In front." The two of them found each other's tracks at the same time.

  However, they suddenly fell into a trap together and tumbled down into a pit.

  Bang Bang Bang

  Several mechanisms started in succession, and the hands and feet of both people were completely locked up, with only their heads exposed on the ground, looking as if they had been buried alive at a glance.

  Su Mo furrowed her brow, she saw that this mechanism was by no means ordinary, and the way it worked was identical to Ling's.

  At this point, the tall and thin-faced man walked out with a smile, half squatting on the ground and said: "Two rabbits have fallen into the net."

  "Who are you?" Yu Ran asked calmly, her low voice hiding a hint of subtle annoyance.

  "Just a person who has put in blood and sweat." The man gently patted his face, but Yu Ran dodged it.

  "What is your purpose?" Su Mo also stared at him for a while before asking.

  "What's the point? You two are here, let's see if you can leave alive." The man's tone was somewhat languid.

  "Hey, if you've got what it takes, let me go. Let's have a one-on-one showdown, just the two of us." Yu Ran gazed at him with an air of disdain.

  "Hmph, Cang Gongzi, your skills are all about movement. Your brush, your dance, your gestures, your seals - as long as you don't move, you're like a useless person. And your 'Inspiring General' technique is useless to me." The man said lightly.

  "In that case, let me." As he spoke, Su Mo immediately mobilized his divine consciousness, and several butterflies flew out, carrying a faintly ominous aura.

  A butterfly flew towards the man in front, but unexpectedly, his body changed shape and a steel plate bridge fell down. Suddenly, he leaped into the air with elegance and spun around to dodge it.

  Still as a maiden, swift as a startled hare.

  The man dodged and laughed coldly: "Although the young lady's hands and feet are bound, she still has some skills, but these are useless to me."

  "Let's try that again." She sent the flying needles out once more, and a silver glow appeared as they wove in and out of each other. But somehow her opponent's movements were even more unpredictable, suddenly appearing a few feet away, with a transparent shield materializing in front of him that blocked everything, not even the flying needles could penetrate it.

  In a fit of anger, Su Mo's divine consciousness probed out, and two puppet beasts appeared. The man chuckled lightly and dodged to the left and right.

  The mechanical beast was incredibly powerful, charging forward with abandon. The man stretched out his hand to grab the wooden beast's neck and sprang up in a swift leap.

  But it was a swift and precise movement, like a bird's beak, and as soon as he made his move, he hit the puppet's weak points.

  As the man gazed at the two crippled wooden beasts by his side, a sly smile spread across his face, "It's nothing more than that."

  "Your skills I have already tested, it seems you don't want to kill us. So how long do you plan to keep us captive?" Su Mo's face didn't show any anger, and he asked again in a low voice.

  "Oh? I won't kill you indeed." The man crossed his arms, finding that this woman was also somewhat clever.

  "Not bad, with your skills, if you wanted to kill someone, it wouldn't have taken until now." Yu Ran continued to ask, "What is your purpose?"

  "The purpose is, you just stay here, maybe someone will come to rescue you, as for when he appears, this young master doesn't know." The man smiled slightly, but suddenly stood up straight, and leaped out three zhang away, his figure completely disappearing into the darkness.

  The night grew darker, the two of them in the depths of the forest, a deathly silence, their voices unable to carry out, and probably no one would come for a day or two. The two fell into a pit, very close together. Although the night was cold, Yu Ran could feel the warmth of Wen Yu's soft fragrance right next to her.

  At this moment, if there were no shackles holding the two of them back, it would have been just a romantic night, sitting close to the woman he liked, with the night breeze blowing by his side, carrying the faint fragrance of a young girl, and the soft sound of her gentle breathing reaching his ears.

  The girl felt herself being held back by the mechanism, her head tilted against his shoulder, and she wriggled in his arms.

  Unfortunately, she manipulated the flying needle to destroy the mechanism, but it was still in vain, and she couldn't help but feel exhausted and sweaty.

  Even Yu Ran is now observing with a keen eye, normally her heart is as steady as a mountain, calm like still water, but she can't help starting to have a flurry of thoughts, and her breathing becomes unstable.

  The girl felt a flush rise to her cheeks as she brushed past his face, their skin touching, and suddenly a wave of heat surged through her chest, striking her very core.

  Being trapped here, is it good or bad? Yu Ran's heart was somewhat difficult to ponder, and his eyes were deep and solemn: "Ah! This time the enemy that appeared seems to be quite formidable, and the two of us are actually trapped here... It seems that we, a lonely man and woman, will have to spend the night together, won't we?"

  "Stop taking advantage of me with your words, just think of a way to leave." Su Mo's eyes narrowed slightly, with a glint of light flashing through them, as she slowly swept her gaze over him.

  "I'm a bachelor, but you're a married woman. The two of us being together, who's getting the better deal? Hmm?"

  He whispered, his thin lips already lightly biting a fallen leaf from the tree, spitting it out beside him, and then biting another one.

  "What are you doing?" Su Mo looked at him coldly.

  "You'll know soon enough."