novelhk Page 72
Page 72
The clan's second grandfather nodded in agreement, "Now that they have saved Qinghan, if we encounter any demons from Tushan in the future, I will treat them kindly and never let anyone harm them!"
"Me too! I've heard people say that the matchmaker in Tushan is very effective. I might need to ask them for help in the future!"
Some people joined in the joke, and the originally tense atmosphere instantly eased, with echoes rising and falling.
Looking at the scene before him, Mu Qinghan's tense jawline softened slightly, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
When the crowd's voices subsided, he spoke again, his tone more authoritative than before.
"Very well. Pass on my message: From now on, members of the Mu family must not indiscriminately kill or capture Tushan demons, nor should they use their family's power to harm innocent people—any violation will be punished."
After those words were spoken, the hall fell silent again.
Several members of the clan who had always been hostile to the demon race frowned slightly, their faces showing dissatisfaction, and their lips moved as if they wanted to refute.
Before they could speak, Mu Qinghan's voice rang out again, this time with a chilling and resolute tone.
"If any monster dares to harm me or bully my Mu family without cause, I, Mu Qinghan, will personally go to the scene..."
"Slaughter his entire clan!"
"Slaughter...slaughter his entire clan?!"
Someone repeated it unconsciously, their voice filled with shock.
Everyone looked up at the young man standing in the center of the hall. He was tall and straight, and his white clothes made his skin look even whiter. However, the coldness surging in his eyes made everyone's heart skip a beat.
The lingering dissatisfaction vanished instantly, replaced by an indescribable shock.
It was as if they were seeing Mu Qinghan for the first time. The once aloof and indifferent young man had now become the strongest person who could support the entire family and protect the clan. He was their guardian deity and a true sword immortal!
The hall was so quiet you could hear each other's heartbeats, and everyone felt dizzy.
The phrase "slaughter their entire clan" resounded like a thunderclap, deafening and making everyone clearly aware of its significance.
The shepherd family now has a real backer!
"Hey bro, do you... want some sunflower seeds?"
"No, thank you."
Chapter 87 Reunion
The candlelight flickered gently, casting shifting shadows throughout the room.
"Waaaah... Qinghan, you're back safe and sound."
Ji Wuji's voice trembled as he looked at Mu Qinghan, who was frowning slightly, and finally he couldn't hold back his tears.
"Qinghan, you're not dead! That's wonderful..."
Zhang Zheng's voice rang out immediately afterward. He was more impatient than Ji Wuji, and almost staggered over to grab him by the neck.
"I knew you'd be alright, you're Mu Qinghan!"
Just as Mu Qinghan was about to speak, his knees were grabbed tightly.
Li Quzhuo buried his face in Mu Qinghan's trouser leg, "Qinghan, it's all my fault. If I hadn't been so weak that I couldn't even protect myself, you wouldn't have had to face that monster alone to send us out."
Before he could finish speaking, snot was already dripping from his nose, making Mu Qinghan's eyes twitch. She almost couldn't resist kicking him away.
"Qinghan... I thought you were missing at least two arms or two legs."
Another voice broke in, Deng Qiyue hugging Mu Qinghan's other leg, tears streaming down his face, "Waaah... I never thought you'd be so healthy, not even a scratch, it's wonderful, so wonderful..."
"Can't you even speak properly?!"
Mu Shenqi roared loudly, clenched his fist and came closer, rubbing his knuckles hard against Deng Qiyue's temple.
"What do you mean by missing two arms or two legs? What's left then? You're hoping something bad will happen to your brother, aren't you!"
"That's right, you idiot, shut up!"
Wang Quanzui also walked over with a frown and tapped Deng Qiyue's forehead hard with his finger.
When she turned to look at Mu Qinghan, her tone softened instantly, and her eyes were full of concern.
"Qinghan, you're fully recovered, right? Are there any lingering ailments?"
"I'm fine..."
Mu Qinghan was somewhat helpless at this commotion. He first struggled to gently move Zhang Zheng's head away from his face, and then reached out to pry Li Quzhuo's fingers off.
The guy was hugging him so tightly that his fingers were wedged into his clothes. He could only helplessly open his mouth and say, "Let go a little, your snot is going to get on me."
In the corner, Aoki Hime leaned against a pillar, her pale fingers gently twirling a strand of hair. Looking at the chaotic scene before her, a sweet smile appeared on her lips, and warmth filled her eyes.
She didn't go forward to disturb them, but just watched quietly, as if she wanted to firmly engrave this joyful reunion into her heart.
On the other side, Wang Quanba Ye held the wine jar in one hand, tilted his head back and took another big gulp. The amber-colored wine slid down his jawline and soaked his clothes.
When he put down the wine jar, his voice was a little hoarse, and his eyes were full of guilt as he looked at Mu Qinghan.
"Qinghan, it's all my fault. If I hadn't been so determined to go outside the circle and seek that so-called 'truth,' you wouldn't be in this situation..."
"I lost consciousness first."
Yang Yitan stepped forward, his brows furrowed. "I was controlled by that monster's evil magic. Even my Heavenly Eye became its weapon, and ended up hurting my own people..."
"If it weren't for you covering for us, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
Upon hearing this, Mu Qinghan slowly straightened up.
He first looked at Wang Quanba Ye, his gaze firm, "Brother, even if you hadn't said you wanted to go outside the circle, I would have taken the initiative to suggest it."
"For us now, the unknown world is like a wildfire, burning with an irresistible urge. You feel this way, I feel this way, and everyone here feels this way."
He paused, his tone brimming with youthful vigor.
"I never thought there was anything wrong with this curiosity. The only mistake was that we underestimated the strength of the enemy and that we were not strong enough."
"Instead of regretting and repenting here, we should hone our skills as soon as possible. Next time we go, we will definitely tear that outsider to pieces!"
After saying that, he turned to Yang Yitan and said, "You too. It is the mark of a gentleman to admit his mistakes and correct them, but always taking the blame upon yourself will only hold you back."
"That's weakness, not responsibility."
Wang Quanba and Yang Yitan were both stunned.
They looked at the boy who was a few years younger than themselves, and saw no trace of the cowardice of someone who had survived a disaster in his eyes, but rather the brightness and determination of a young man.
He remained the same, radiating a reassuring aura.
After a moment of silence, the two suddenly pounced on each other at the same time.
Wang Quanba patted Mu Qinghan on the shoulder, his breath reeking of alcohol and laughter falling together.
"Hahahaha—Qinghan, you're right! If young people aren't wild, what kind of young people are they?!"
"That's right! We must strive to become stronger, so that next time we venture beyond our current circle, we can finally hold our heads high!"
Yang Yitan, unusually relaxed, reached out and patted Mu Qinghan on the back.
As the two forces struck simultaneously, Mu Qinghan lost his balance and fell to the ground with a thud, along with the people on and under him. The chairs and stools slid back half a foot with a jarring sound.
The room's clamor froze instantly, then erupted into even louder laughter. The candlelight flickered more violently, making the smiles on everyone's faces exceptionally clear.
"Holy crap?! How many are there?! I can't breathe, move over!"
"Who the hell took off their shoes?! Why the hell did you take them off?! They stink! Move over here!"
"I didn't intend to take my clothes off! That idiot Ji Wuji mistook me for Qinghan and wouldn't let go of me!"
"Hiccup~ Today's wine is so mellow and fragrant, it's comparable to the exquisite wine I drank the other day."
"No, buddy, you..."
Seeing Ji Wuji coolly chugging wine while holding Deng Qiyue's shoes, Zhang Zheng hesitated to speak.
"Hmm? You wouldn't happen to want to try my fine wine, would you? Here, have a taste, don't be shy!"
"no thank you."
"Don't be shy, this is a rare treasure! Qinghan, if he won't drink it, you should. Not drinking it would be disrespectful!"
"Then I'll have to be rude to you."
"Waaaaah, you all bully me, you look down on me..."
"Ha ha ha ha--"
"By the way...aren't you going to take your shoes back?"
"Sigh, I'm used to it. There's nothing I can do about it if he really likes it."
Chapter 88 Parting is always the norm
The stone door to the secret chamber slowly closed behind Tu Shan Rongrong.
She walked slowly forward on the smooth ice surface, her skirt sweeping across the frost flowers on the ground, leaving a faint trail that was instantly covered again by the surrounding cold air.
In the very center, Tu Shan Ya Ya, dressed in a flowing blue robe, with her long hair unbound and a few strands falling over her shoulders.
Her eyes were slightly closed, and her fingertips tapped unconsciously on either side.
With each touch, tiny icicles emerge from the ground, then meander upwards, eventually condensing into a half-open ice lotus at the top.
The petals still held the lingering chill of the cold.
Tu Shan Rongrong stopped three steps away from her, her gaze falling on the slowly floating ice crystals in front of her.
The ice crystal was about the size of a fingertip, and inside it was wrapped a wisp of blue demonic power, which rose and fell gently with Ya Ya's breathing.
She raised her slender fingers, and the moment her fingertips touched the ice crystals, a chill crept up her fingertips, but it was quietly neutralized by the demonic power surrounding her.
A faint smile played on her lips, her voice soft and slightly teasing.
"Sister Ya Ya's demonic power has increased quite a bit; this chill is almost freezing the entire secret room into an ice cellar."
"It seems... my sister and that little ice cube have become even closer."
As she finished speaking, she had already walked up to Ya Ya, her gaze inadvertently sweeping over Ya Ya's left hand.
The ring was on her ring finger, gleaming softly in the dim light of the secluded room.