Chapter 137: Catching Up

Chapter 137: Catching Up

Of the three people before him, one was Gong Xiaoyu in a green robe. Though days had passed, she was still as beautiful as ever, her bright and deep eyes inscrutable, hiding her thoughts. The meaningful smile at the corner of her mouth made Zhanyue shiver. “Why is she here too?”

Another was Nangong Weilai, whom Zhanyue had met briefly before. This young woman, also dressed in green, was like a newly blooming daisy, her fair face still showing hints of youth. The girl’s hair was tied in two buns, with the rest of her green-black hair falling to her waist. Her green gauze dress was of extraordinary quality, shimmering with an ethereal glow in the sunlight, making her stand out in the crowd like the moon in the night sky. Most eye-catching was the white flower by her ear, resembling a peony but much smaller. The flower seemed to be alive, its species indistinguishable, but clearly not an artificial decoration.

“Isn’t this the girl who wanted to buy my cat before? She’s here too?” Zhanyue looked at Nangong Weilai with some confusion.Nêww chapters will be fully updated at novelhall.com

The third person was naturally MuMu Lixi. After several years, the Holy Maiden had shed some of her childishness. Her hair was still like a golden waterfall, soft and smooth, falling to her waist, exuding elegance and nobility. Her face was as fair as white jade, delicate and flawless. Her features were like a painting, her eyes like stars; her nose and mouth were small and exquisite, with slightly upturned corners revealing a sweet smile, as intoxicating as fine wine.

Her figure was graceful and slender, elegant and tall, with curves in all the right places, full of feminine charm. She was like a princess who had stepped out of a fairy tale.

But those eyes, like a bowl of intoxicating wine, made Zhanyue feel a bit guilty.

“Long time no see,” Zhanyue said, naturally addressing MuMu Lixi.

“Yes, it’s been a while,” MuMu Lixi looked at Zhanyue, her gaze intense and unguarded.

Something was off about these two. The three women around them were sharp and immediately sensed something amiss. Gong Xiaoyu couldn’t help but think to herself: “What’s going on with this Zhanyue? Doesn’t he already have Baizhi? When did he get involved with the Holy Maiden? Were the things he told Baizhi all true? So young, yet such rich experiences? That Baizhi girl is in trouble. No, I need to tell her about this soon. This Holy Maiden girl doesn’t seem easy to deal with. His Majesty’s future son-in-law better not be stolen away.”

“I thought I’d never see you again,” MuMu Lixi said with a slight smile. Though she had only spent a few short days with Zhanyue, those memories had already been deeply etched in the young girl’s heart.

In the principal’s office, Mi Hongchen knocked on the door, sent Zhanyue in, and then withdrew. The principal seemed to have something to discuss with Zhanyue privately.

“So the ‘Red Dust Attachment’ is in your hands. That girl, really...” Wind Lord was a kindly old man. By ‘old’, it meant he was of Zhanyue’s grandfather’s generation in age, but his appearance was not old at all. Instead, he was quite handsome with an extraordinary bearing. He wore a blue robe and sat in a chair, with a tea table in front of him.

“Sit down.” Wind Lord gestured for Zhanyue to sit. With a wave of his hand, a cup of tea was lifted by a mysterious force and flew to Zhanyue.

“Thank you. What is this ‘Red Dust Attachment’ you mentioned, sir?” Zhanyue asked, puzzled.

Wind Lord pointed at Zhanyue’s hand. “That’s the true name of the storage ring on your hand. It’s one of a pair of rings, one of which is in your possession, and the other is with MuMu Lixi. I originally gave both rings to her, but who would have thought she secretly gave one to you. When I asked her about it before, she wouldn’t say anything, and we had a long period of awkwardness because of it.”

“?” Zhanyue touched the ring on his finger, not realizing it had such a significant background.

“Take good care of that ring. Since it’s in your hands now, I won’t take it back. This pair of rings is said to be the key to a secret realm. I obtained them by chance when I was young and later gave them to MuMu Lixi. You were the one who stepped forward to save my granddaughter in Rising Sun City, right? And you were alone with her for quite a while. In such a short time, you managed to captivate her so thoroughly that she not only gave you the ‘Red Dust Attachment’ but also became listless, moping around all day. You certainly have some skill,” Wind Lord said calmly.

Zhanyue felt a chill down his spine. Wind Lord had come to hold him accountable.

“What’s the story with the cultivation technique MuMu Lixi is practicing?” Wind Lord’s gaze suddenly turned sharp.