Chapter 1972: Questioning
Even though Bi Linglong had endless things she wanted to say to him right now, she didn't say anything in the end. After all, this affair didn’t only involve her; it also involved her father, as well as the entire Bi clan. It was just too important, so she didn’t dare to spill everything right now. She was worried that it could result in terrible, unpredictable consequences. Instead, she was focused on doing her best to apologize for her father’s mistake in the past, to do everything she could to make up for the harm the Bi clan caused Ah Zu. She would do everything she could to ease the tensions and repair the two sides’ relationship.
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When Zu An sensed that her body was shaking slightly, he thought that it was because she was feeling scared of thoe monsters’ invasion. He patted her back gently and said, “Linglong, don’t be scared. I’m here.”
Bi Linglong voiced her confirmation softly. She was about to say something when Rong Mo rushed over in a hurry and said, “Miss, there are many soldiers heading this way. We should hurry and leave!”
“It’s King Guangling’s people, coming to seal off Shadowmoon Lake,” Zu An explained. Zhao Yuan was from the same generation as Zhao Han, and he was in charge of the Guerilla Warfare Army. That was why many of the defenses around the capital were under his command.
Bi Linglong nodded. She didn’t want the soldiers to see them together either, so she said while giving him a reluctant look, “Then I’ll be leaving first.”
Zu An said with a smile, “Let’s leave together.”
“But there might be rumors and gossip flying around if we're seen together…” Bi Linglong murmured with a frown. Even though she didn’t really have to fear these things with Zu An’s current cultivation and status, those kinds of rumors were never a good thing.
“Then we won’t let them see us together,” Zu An said with a chuckle.
Bi Linglong squealed in alarm, as he picked her right up and rushed into the clouds. Once they were that high up in the air, the soldiers on the ground naturally weren't able to see them anymore.
As the two rushed into the skies in a passionate embrace, Rong Mo watched them leave with her neck extended. She was dumbfounded, murmuring, “What about me? I didn’t get on the train yet...” At that moment, she was a bit vexed. If she had known things would be like this, she wouldn’t have come with the young miss this time! Now, she had to take the walk of shame back all alone.
Suddenly, a force descended from above, and she flew into the air. Only when she snapped out of her daze did she notice that there was a rope tied around her. It turned out that Zu An had fished her off the ground and brought her with him. Bi Linglong gave her an apologetic look, then returned to flirting with Zu An.
Rong Mo was speechless. She had dreamed of being whisked away by a handsome and outstanding hero countless times, thinking about how they would fly through the skies in each other's arms. Whenever she thought of that, she had tossed and turned while wrapped in her blankets, unable to fall asleep from the excitement. She had never expected that the first time she would fly into the sky would be like this.
I should be inside the carriage, not under it…
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While Rong Mo was complaining inwardly, Bi Linglong was looking around vigilantly. After all, there was nothing to cover their figures in the air. She asked, “What if we're seen by some passing expert? Our relationship would be…”
“Don’t worry, with my divine sense, I would already have detected them by the time they came close,” Zu An said to comfort her.
When she heard what he said, Bi Linglong felt a bit more at ease. Only then was she in the mood to appreciate how beautiful it was up in the skies.
“Does it feel good to come all the way up[1] to the skies?” Zu An suddenly asked.
“Yeah, it does…” Bi Linglong replied absent-mindedly, but as soon as she did, she noticed a mischievous grin on Zu An’s face. She finally understood what he meant, and she immediately hit him coyly, saying, “You’re so annoying…”
When he saw her act playfully, Zu An felt something stir within him. He couldn't help but lower his head for a kiss. Bi Linglong groaned. She couldn't hold herself back and wrapped her arms around his neck to reciprocate.
In the back, Rong Mo covered her eyes with her hands. She sighed, muttering, “Here we go again.”
Even so, the two lovers who were immersed in their own world paid no attention to what anyone around them thought. They were completely preoccupied with their love and affection.
A while later, Bi Linglong suddenly felt a chill in front of her chest. She could even feel Zu An's hand moving a bit closer. The two were tightly wrapped around each other, so she could fully feel the changes that were happening to his body. She jumped in alarm and pleaded, “Not here…”
When he heard her weak pleas, Zu An remembered that she was usually quite reserved and shy. Doing it all the way up here was still a bit too much for her, so he didn’t want to force her. He replied, “Okay.”
He spoke some gentle words to reassure her, but then thought about Tushan Yu of the Fiend races. He had to admit that the Fox race was more adept in this field.
“Ah Zu, you're so great,” Bi Linglong said, biting her lip. She had actually felt the urge to agree to him several times, but this place was too close to the capital. If someone really saw them, that would be awful. Besides, Rong Mo was still here too, so she really couldn't bring herself to do it.
However, when she recalled how she had set her resolve to be good to him, and yet already refused him so quickly…
After some hesitation, she moved closer to Zu An with a reddened face. She nibbled on his ear and said quietly, “In the future, when Momo isn’t here…”
Zu An was surprised. He hadn’t expected her to actually agree to such a ridiculous request. It almost seemed as if it didn't fit her personality. Even so, he naturally wouldn’t reject her good intentions and said, “Okay, let’s do it tonight then.”
As she voiced her agreement, Bi Linglong’s voice was extremely soft. The redness of her face reached all the way to her neck as she murmured, “But we really can’t be seen by others, or else I won’t be able to keep living…”
“Don’t worry, I'll take care of that," Zu An replied.
Now that they had confirmed their plans, Zu An became much faster. He found a place outside of the city gates to land with the two women, then watched them return to the palaces. It was still broad daylight outside, and so many people were coming and going around the capital. Flying straight inside while carrying the two of them would be inappropriate.
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When they entered the city, Rong Mo couldn't help but complain, “Young miss, I feel as if you're becoming bad from playing around with him.”
Bi Linglong was really embarrassed. She immediately chased her all around the room, crying out, “Momo, I’m going to cut out your tongue, do you believe me or not?!”
“Aiya, I was wrong, miss…”
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Meanwhile, Zu An returned to reunite with Yan Xiangu and the others. Ji Xiaoxi couldn't help but ask, “Big brother Zu, the crown princess seems to be really close to you, doesn't she?”
Zu An nodded and replied, “That’s right. I used to serve as a minister of the Eastern Palace, so she's my direct superior. There’s no avoiding her in that kind of place, so of course we’re familiar with each other.”
When she heard him call Bi Linglong his superior, Ji Xiaoxi released a clear sigh of relief. She said in admiration, “The crown princess really is pretty.”
Zu An said with a smile, “She might be pretty, but our Xiaoxi here isn’t bad either. You’re pretty and adorable.”
Ji Dengtu immediately shot him a sidelong glance. What a slick talker! Good thing I already taught Xiaoxi how to guard against trash guys like this. After all that practice over the years, she's now full of experience against them.
Ji Xiaoxi always treated the injuries of others all year long, so of course there wouldn’t be good people around her. From time to time, there had been some troublemakers who tried to fool her with flowery speech. However, she had dealt with all of them easily.
This Zu bastard isn’t even as good at this as the other trash men; Xiaoxi will definitely see through it.
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Ji Xiaoxi lowered her head, looking a bit bashful and embarrassed as she replied, “Not at all; big brother Zu is just saying that to make me happy.”
Ji Dengtu, who had been ready to see his daughter completely reject the advances of trash men, was filled with confusion!
Zu An cried out, “What do you mean, I'm just saying that? If you don’t believe me, you can ask any of them. Chang Tian, Mei Rou, do you two think Xiaoxi is pretty?”