Translator: Sparrow Translations Editor: Sparrow Translations
It was near!
As the sound became even clearer, Fang Zhengzhi could tell that he was close to the “talented person”. The sound of the strings sounded nice and pleasing to the ear.
That fitted the image of a “talented person”.
But…
Why was there a sense of familiarity?
As Fang Zhengzhi took another step closer to the direction of the sound, the sense of familiarity increased and it was stronger than before.
Hold on!
Fang Zhengzhi’s body jerked, and he stopped moving forward.
At his front, a looming figure slowly revealed itself as he approached it. He could now hear every detail of the sound of the strings, it was near.
Fang Zhengzhi was certain that if he continued to take a few more steps forward, he was able to see the whole figure.
However, he decided to not go any further.
He turned back vigorously, and began rushing back to the Northern Mountain Village without any hesitation.
“Why are you in such a hurry, since you’re already here?” A voice spoke up behind his back. That was a pleasant voice, and it sounded as smooth as the water flowing down, into his soul.
Fang Zhengzhi stopped again.
He hesitated.
The truth was, he had already figured out who was the one playing the strings, and that was hence the reason of his hesitation.
Yun Qingwu.
This woman had many suitors in the Great Xia Dynasty. While she had no feuds with Fang Zhengzhi, she was not within his circle of friends too.
When he had seen Yun Qingwu for the first time, his heart was at ease.
After mastering all the skills he could and leaving the Northern Mountain Village, he bumped into a singer dancing elegantly at the Hundred Flower gathering.
He felt equally relieved when he saw Yun Qingwu for the second time.
While he was standing in Yun Qingwu’s territory, but he had the confidence in him, and there was nothing impossible with this level of confidence.
He challenged Yun Qingwu in their second meeting, during which he attempted to reach out to reveal her face behind her veil. He had also tried to show his tough personality by telling Yun Qingwu that he was not feeling panicky at all.
As for the third time…
He no longer felt at ease.
Because there was a group of people standing behind her. They were the Supernatural State, the Rebirth State, and other multiple strong warriors, all of whom had the utmost respect for her.
More importantly, there were countless devils waving their spears too.
Fang Zhengzhi almost “exploded” during his fourth encounter with Yan Qingwu.
That was because of a blind man named Canyang standing beside her. He could barely remember how he had survived that battle.
In fact, during his past half month in the Flame Capital City, he encountered many opportunities to meet Yun Qingwu, but it all ended with a mere brush-by.
Then…
There was the fifth meeting.
Fang Zhengzhi did not have any intention to escape towards the Northern Mountain Village, but he also did not want to have this fifth meeting.
He had no idea who was standing beside Yun Qingwu this time round.
But he was certainly aware of one thing.
Yun Qingwu would never appear alone in the Northern Mountain Village, as the 10 Devilish Domain in the Demon Blood Shadow City would forbid such a happening.
“I don’t know what’s your intention of making your appearance in the Northern Mountain Village, or whatever new plan you have, but don’t you think it’s late in the night now? Fang Zhengzhi finally opened his mouth to speak.
Fang Zhengzhi did not want to be involved in any battles with the Demon Race, as he had few remaining time left.
“Why would you think that I came late?” Yun Qingwu spoke again, her voice calm and peaceful.
“Because I’m dying soon, so if you were planning to use the Northern Mountain Village to coerce me, you could have arrived a little earlier!” Fang Zhengzhi reasoned back.
“Do you really think I need the Northern Mountain Village just to attack you?” Yun Qingwu asked.
She was always this peaceful, always of such high status. She did not care about Fang Zhengzhi’s misunderstanding at all.
Still so pretentious!
Fang Zhengzhi let out a sigh under his breath.
Of course, it might just be her personality.
Afterall, given her high status, she had no choice but to look calm and composed at times. Fang Zhengzhi did not detest this facade she had been putting on.
In fact, he admired this character that she had been carrying.
There were times when a woman had to fake her charm. If all the women in the world were less pretentious, and expressed their anxiety when encountered problems, where would all the romance and excitement come from?
To put it simply, if a woman was able to put on a act forever, that would no longer be labelled as pretentious.
That would mean that she had truly owned what was a part of her.
Clearly, Yun Qingwu was one of those women.
Fang Zhengzhi’s mouth twitched a little, grinning subconsciously. He had always been giving that expression since the first meeting with Yun Qingwu.
Subjugation.
Furthermore, it was an intense form of overpowerment.
It had happened since the first encounter, when Fang Zhengzhi revealed her face under her veil, slowly destroying all her plans.
It was amazing.
Yun Qingwu was always ever so magnificent, radiating a strong unconventional vibe off from her body. That kind of elegance and angelic element were like the white snows that protruded from the summit of a snowy mountain.
This woman, with her outstanding talents and intellect, as well as her uncomparable skills, be it in the field of music, chess, books or artistry.
To be exact, this should be very well respected by people.
However…
Yun Qingwu was a waste!
It did not mean that she’s a useless person, but rather, it was her power had gone to waste.
She had always been looking pure, dignified, and well-respected by the people around her. The kind of attraction could not be expressed in words.
Fang Zhengzhi was not aware about how he felt, but he knew that he had always hoped to stop Yun Qingwu from putting up her act.
There seemed to have a voice beside his ears all these time.
Quickly free her from her pretentious act.
Let her release her true self.
Allow the bright sun to shine on her body, as the blue sky and white clouds surround her, looking as amazing as she already was.
“So, the youngest king in the Great Xia Dynasty, Fang Zhengzhi, standing on his piece of territory, is afraid of a weak girl like me?” Yun Qingwu began speaking again after awhile.
The sound of the strings began filling the air again. It was not loud this time round. She continued plucking the strings softly using her slim fingers.
“Do you really think that I will fall for this obvious trick?” Fang Zhengzhi said disdainfully. He was not frightened, but he certainly knew that it would be a bad idea to walk to her now.
This was from his past experience.
The people around Yun Qingwu would just get stronger.
It started off with the green dress woman on the drawing, then Bai Xing from all sorts of Demon Race, and the latest was the half sage Canyang.
It would be impossible for Yun Qingwu to forget about the ferocious battle in the Flame Capital City.
Moreover, besides her magnificent charm, information was equally as important to Yun Qingwu.
Not only did she manage to hear about the happening in Flame Capital City.
Did she even manage to find out about the names of the kings?
Fang Zhengzhi had to admit that he felt a tad surprised when Yun Qingwu spoke about his different identity as a King.
He still could not figure out Yun Qingwu’s motive for stepping into the Northern Mountain Village.
And she looked really prepared for this.
“You think I’m provoking you?” Yun Qingwu’s voice sounded light and soft as it blended together with the sound of the strings, just like a small flowing river.
“Isn’t it obvious?” Fang Zhengzhi asked back.
“Hmmm, but if I tell you that there aren’t any demons around me, just me alone, will you believe me?” Yun Qingwu defended back.
“I will believe?” Fang Zhengzhi didn’t think that Yun Qingqu would lie to him, but this “truth” was a little difficult for him to believe.
A Demon Young Lord.
Skills….
Gone to waste.
She made a solo appearance in the Great Xia Dynasty and played the strings late in the middle of the night, attempting to make herself look all mighty and powerful.
This felt almost the same as how his predecessors played games previously. Be lured and lose your head.
“You don’t believe? Then I have no choice but to swear by the name of the Demon God. I swear that there is only me, Yun Qingwu in the Northern Mountain Village now. If there are other demons, they will all perish together with me.” The strings stopped immediately once she finished speaking.
Fang Zhengzhi’s expression changed.
He knew that the Demon Race had faith in the Demon God, and under oath, they would not and never will lie about anything.
Could it be for a fact that Yun Qingwu came alone?
Fang Zhengzhi’s eyes brightened up instantly, as he never would have figured out about Yun Qingwu’s motive, but he was aware of one thing.
If Yun Qingwu was really alone…
Then he had an opportunity now.
Kill Yun Qingwu? He would hand over her head to Lin Mubai, and thereafter become the hero in the Great Xie Dynasty, earning praises and respect from the villagers.
All these did not seem to mean much to him.
What more could he ask for after being the king?
It is also highly unlikely for Lin Mubai to vacate his place as king. And even if he were to really give up his place, Fang Zhengzhi was also unwilling to replace him.
Not kill Yun Qingwu?
What should he do to her?
Tie her up and sent her to the Flame Capital City?
That sounded a little meaningless….
Fang Zhengzhi began pondering for awhile. It was indeed a once in a blue moon opportunity for Yun Qingwu to come to the Northern Mountain Village alone.
But even with such an opportunity, he realised…..
It all seemed a little useless now.
That was awkward.
“Coming alone to the Northern Mountain Village, are you not afraid that I will end your life?” Fang Zhengzhi’s body turned slightly and looked at the looming figure.
“Not afraid.” Yun Qingwu replied calmly.
No other explanations, and not even with a bit of anxiousness. Yun Qingwu merely used the two words to express that she was not frightened.
That made Fang Zhengzhi felt a little frustrated.
It should be him on the winning side and controlling Yun Qingwu’s life, but why was she still so calm as ever?
That unnerving character and strong charisma in her…
Must she be so pretentious?
“Hehe… Yun Qingwu is not afraid of dying. Do you still remember the time on the Southern Icy Monkey Settlement, the thing that I did to you?” Fang Zhengzhi let out a satisfied smile, that almost all men would understand the meaning. He started strolling in front of her.
“Shameless!” Yun Qingwu suddenly had a change in her calmness.
She only had a slight fluctuation in her mood once, and that once happened when she was at the Southern Icy Monkey Settlement.
That time…
Was too memorable to her.
She felt both angry and shameful at that time.
“The moon is so round today, if there really aren’t anybody around here, nobody would find out about what I’m about to do next right?” Fang Zhengzhi finally walked out from behind the tree that was blocking him, but as that happened, a strange feeling came upon him.
No words could describe how that felt like.
That was indescribable, special and fast. It existed briefly but disappeared almost immediately, and it made Fang Zhengzhi felt as if he had experienced a lot…..
His vision was blurred, but came back clear in a swift.
Fang Zhengzhi did not look at the figure immediately. Instead, he looked around his surrounding. The Cang Ling Countain was still looking as thick and familiar as ever.
That was certainly outside the Northern Mountain Village.
Definitely!
Fang Zhengzhi scanned around his surroundings, and fixated his eyes on the figure standing in front of him.
It was nightfall, and the stars were shining brightly.
The bright moon hung in the sky. Yun Qingwu was wearing a white elegant dress in front of him, sitting down on the floor, and there was an antique looking string instrument sitting on her lap.
Her hair resembled a waterfall on the grass patch.
Her outfit looked different from her usual dressings.
This time round, Yun Qingwu did not hide her face behind her veil, and the moonlight revealed her beautiful face.
She looked up slightly, it was dark yet bright at the same time.
Fang Zhengzhi gazed at her.
Yun Qingwu stared back at the same time, and time seemed to stopped at the moment. There were no longer any sound strings, and no sound of waterfall. There was only moonlight shining at them, as their visions came into direct contact with one another.