67 Desire

Ever since his name had been known to the four corners of the continent, many people were trying to scheme their way towards him. Some would even send beautiful maidens to the Moon Pavilion, hoping that they would be able to receive his favor and become the female master of the Dark Palace.

Unfortunately, their efforts turned into waste. He, the Moon Emperor, did not even give face to those influential powers and killed the women who wanted to climb on his bed without blinking an eye. Since then, when others ask who the Moon Emperor was, the people would describe him as a ruthless and indifferent person. Coupled with his mysterious background and unknown face, the Moon Emperor was viewed as a phantom who would suddenly appear in a blink of an eye and would then disappear in an instant.

In reality, the Moon Emperor was indeed indifferent and cold. Because of his special situation, he grew up hiding in the shadows, concealing his true self and his ability. Since young, he had been accustomed of being spied at, making him wary of people who had ulterior motives against him. Due to an unexplainable event, every full moon, he would turn into a complete waste. If not for his good constitution and high qinggong, he would not be able to survive and endure the unimaginable pain that had always tormented him.

It was only by fate that he was saved by a person.

At first, when he saw her walking inside the hidden cave, he wanted to kill her immediately. Unfortunately, he could not move his body and could only look at her as she forcefully dragged her tired body on the secluded corner of the hidden cave. When he saw her perseverance and her desire to live, the Moon Emperor decided to spare her life. He did not expect that he would discover something strange related to his body.

When he woke up in the hidden cave, he found out that he no longer felt weak and the pain he felt had reduced to a certain degree. Wanting to know the reason of it, he ordered his men to find who she was and investigate her identity. He slowly schemed his way to her side, wanting to confirm if she could really cure his 'illness'. Regrettably, he had to leave her side for five long years.

Now that there was an opportunity to confirm his suspicion, the Moon Emperor did not waste any time and immediately spied on her after arriving at the capital. He was not planning on showing himself, but he did not expect that he would be shaken and would not be able to control himself when he saw her nakedness.

It was not the first time he saw a naked female body. Countless of beauties tried to jump on his embrace and would even resort to seduction, but the only thing he felt towards them were contempt and disgust.

But she was different.

She was not the same.

He did not know what happened but when she slowly undressed herself, he could not help but feel the burning desire coming from his heart, as if something was trying to forcefully go out of his body. If not for having a strong will, he would have jumped towards her and would have already forced himself on her. He tried his best to control his raging desire but the more he look at her petite and frail body, the more he felt that he was being bewitched by her. His rationality was starting to crumble and the only thing that was on his mind was her face.

He had to have her.

She was his.

Unable to suppress his desire, he subconsciously exhaled, announcing his presence. Without any other choice, he had to move fast in order to stop her from leaving. He just wanted to touch her once again, but the situation got more serious. He did not know what happened, but when he pulled her naked body towards his embrace, he felt something peculiar happened to him.

He was like a thirsty traveler who found an oasis in the middle of the desert. He felt like he was bathed in the light… that he was being cleansed.

"Ahhh! It hurts.."

The Moon Emperor was startled when he heard XuanRong's painful moan. He was momentarily distracted and subconsciously released her on his embrace.

*pa!*

Due to his carelessness, XuanRong broke free from his arms and threw a punch on his face. Unable to move away, XuanRong fist connected on his face.

Both of them were surprised. XuanRong did not expect that she would be able to hit him, while the Moon Emperor did not expect that he would be hit on the face.

*caw~* *caw~* *caw~*

The room was very still and silent, only the shrieks of the crows outside could be heard inside.

XuanRong and the Moon Emperor froze as they stared at each other's eyes.

"Huh? Why is it pitch-black? XiaoJie… have you fallen asleep??"

The two simultaneously turned their head toward the closed door.

The Moon Emperor slowly moved away, and like the way he arrived, he left without leaving any evidence.

*creaaaak*

"XiaoJie?"

When YuYing entered, she was carrying a lamp. When the entire room was illuminated, YuYing saw XuanRong standing outside the tub, stark-naked.

"Ah? XiaoJie? Why are you standing over there?"

YuYing stared at XuanRong confusedly as she placed the candle on the holder.

XuanRong did not respond. To be precise, she could not reply since she, herself, was also confused. She was currently having mixed emotions after what happened between her and her benefactor. It took her a few minutes to organize herself and answer YuYing.

XuanRong coughed, trying to clean her dry throat.

"Ha-ha-ha. Nothing. I was trying to get dressed and leave since the water has already turned cold."

YuYing's eyes slowly darted towards the clothes on XuanRong's feet.

XuanRong immediately picked the clothes and hurriedly wrapped it on her body. It fell on the floor when she escaped from his embrace and threw a punch on his face.

"Ohh.. So cold.. so cold.."

XuanRong shivered and coughed fakely, making YuYing anxious to death and forgot to ask further questions.

"XiaoJie! How can you be so careless?"

YuYing hurriedly helped XuanRong get dressed.

"Let's go. I am starting to feel sleepy."

"Yes, this servant understands."

YuYing opened the door and ushered XuanRong out of the room. YuYing noticed the spilled water on the floor, she could not help but wander her eyes around the entire room before closing the door.

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"Have you already found, His Highness?!"

Mu Qing anxiously asked one of the servants who he ordered to search for Xu Fei Yi.

"N-nucai[1] is unable to find His Highness."

Mu Qing inwardly pulled his hair due to frustrations. After they arrived in the capital, His Highness, Xu Fe Yi immediately went to the imperial palace to visit His Majesty. When they arrive, they saw Xu Ji An leaving the vicinity. It only took a few minutes before His Highness decided to return to QinWang Fu[2]. Unfortunately, Mu Qing only averted his gaze away from Xu Fei Yi for a second before the man suddenly vanished in thin air, making him all anxious and worried.

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[1]. (This Servant)- Used by male servants in the residence

[2]. Prince of the First Rank's Palace or Residence

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