Willow said nothing, but it was inevitable that everyone felt sorry for Feng Xie, such a lonely emperor.
But she was the one involved, and she knew her heart held resentment. With resentment, she could not live with him, and eventually, they would become a resentful couple.
A room of silence, the wind blew outside, swaying the tea trees and releasing their fragrance.
The setting sun cast its rays as Feng Xie, leading a few subordinates, arrived at the appointment on time. They were heading to Sunset Cliff, a matter kept from Willow on the emperor's orders. It would be difficult for Willow to be caught in the middle.
Since it was a battle between men, women should not be involved.
However, an accident occurred in the detached villa. Mu Xing, who had been sleeping in the room, was gone. Everyone panicked and searched the Wanfeng Tea Estate inside and out, but Mu Xing was nowhere to be found. They finally confirmed that Mu Xing must have been taken by someone. But by whom?
For such an important matter, no one dared to keep it from the楼主 (Louzhu). Dai Mei immediately reported it to Willow.
Willow's face suddenly turned pale, her body swayed, and an icy coldness instantly filled her. Her pores opened, and her dark hair, unruffled by the wind, stood on end. Everyone held their breath.
"Speak, what exactly happened? Were you hiding something from me?"
Willow's face was gloomy, her pupils flashing with sharp light, like two sharp thorns piercing Dai Mei, making her scalp tingle.
This was the first time she had seen the楼主's furious expression. Even when she was angry before, her face would at most turn cold, but this time it was a complete outburst. Because it concerned Mu Xing, Dai Mei dared not conceal a single word.
"Master, tonight Hua Wu You has challenged the Emperor to a duel at Sunset Cliff, and Mu Xing has disappeared at this very moment. Could it be that Hua Wu You tampered with things and took Mu Xing to the Sunset Shore to threaten the Emperor?"
As soon as Dai Mei finished speaking, the room's temperature plummeted. A flash of green light appeared, and a soft sword was pressed against her neck. Willow's voice was clear and sharp, "Dai Mei, if this happens again, you will no longer be my good sister, nor my subordinate."
Dai Mei trembled, knowing she had made a mistake.
If the Master had known about the duel at Sunset Cliff earlier, perhaps she would have arranged for Mu Xing's protection and not let him be kidnapped. Dai Yue said with self-reproach and heartache, "Master, it's my fault. Punish me as you wish. I will not complain."
Willow withdrew her hand, looking at Dai Mei with a cold gaze. Seeing her sincere remorse, she decided to spare her this time, but only once, and only because of how many years she had followed her.
"Let's go. We'll head to Sunset Cliff now. I hope Mu Xing was taken by Hua Wu You. If it was him, then it's fine."
A flicker of worry crossed Willow's heart. She was actually afraid that Mu Xing was not taken by Hua Wu You at all. Hua Wu You knew very well that Mu Xing was her lifeblood.
He would never have taken Mu Xing to threaten Feng Xie. So, it must have been another group. Who moved Mu Xing? She would never let them go. A murderous glint flashed in her eyes, as ferocious as blood.
Willow, leading Dai Mei and Wu Lang Jun, hurried towards Sunset Cliff. Sunset Cliff was a sheer cliff, facing the coast to the east and wild forests to the west. It was named Sunset Cliff because the afterglow of the sunset could be seen there.
On Sunset Cliff, a peerlessly elegant man in red and a handsome, noble man who commanded the world stood facing each other. The wind blew their long robes, their long hair dancing, and the heavens and earth faded into insignificance, leaving only two extremely captivating colors, red and white, wildly painting the scene.
Feng Xie's face was demonic, his body exuding coldness. His voice was grand and imposing, vast and heavy, as if he were the only one in existence.
"Hua Wu You, release those innocent women immediately! You insane man, how dare you harm those innocent women."
Hua Wu You laughed to the heavens, utterly arrogant. His laughter made the sea tremble, the waves retreat. He stopped laughing, a seductive coldness curving his lips.
"Feng Xie, I may be insane, but I am a hundred times better than you. I harm strangers, but you harm your own wife and children. What does that make you? Isn't it worse than insanity? You are simply a pervert. Otherwise, why would you want to poison your own son?"
Hua Wu You's words struck Feng Xie like a heavy blow, causing him to stagger. Zhan Yun in the distance cried out, "Your Majesty, don't fall for his trap! What will happen to the Empress if you lose?"
A single sentence reminded the greatly shaken Feng Xie. Yes, he had made mistakes, but his wife and son were still there. He had to defeat this demon and seek forgiveness from his wife and son, so he could not lose.
With this thought, the icy coldness surrounding him rapidly filled every cell. A sinister laugh rang out, "Hua Wu You, I almost fell for your trick. Let us settle this today."
As soon as Feng Xie finished speaking, a treasure sword appeared in his hand. It was thin, sharp, and shining, emitting a hint of cold, purplish-blue light in the last ray of the setting sun.
"Then come,"
Hua Wu You did not stand on ceremony with Feng Xie. He lightly touched his toes, and his body soared into the air. His red robe and silver threads danced wildly in the wind. His inner force condensed, and with a wave of his hand, the Silver Ripple Ring was unleashed, spinning rapidly in the air.
His inner force surged, and with a roar, the Silver Ripple Ring, carrying a powerful airflow, struck directly at Feng Xie, overwhelming him like a tidal wave. Dust and stones flew, and a gale rose high on the cliffs, whipping up sand. The wind rose, the sharp weapon arrived.
Feng Xie dared not be careless. He shifted his body, speeding into the air and dodging the attack of the Silver Ripple Ring.
With a wave of his hand, his long sword flipped, creating thousands of sword flowers that spun in the air, forming a halo of sharp light.
The cold energy rolled out wave after wave, carrying bloodthirsty killing intent, churning like waves and impacting. The Silver Ripple Ring and the sword energy collided, producing a deafening roar that soared into the heavens.
The two figures, one white and one red, were shaken by the airflow, their tiger's mouths throbbing. Each took a step back, landing on the edge of the cliff, their gazes fixed fiercely on each other.
Their breathing was slightly unsteady, indicating that the opponent was a formidable foe, and they dared not be careless.
Suddenly, a voice from the heavens shattered the cold stillness between them. A flash of silver light cut through the air, and a slender figure stood between them, radiating icy coldness. Her voice was wild and sharp, extremely chilling.
"Hua Wu You, where did you take Mu Xing?"
This person who descended from the sky was Willow, who had rushed over upon hearing the news. The coldness surrounding her, clad in a dark brown outfit, fluttered in the wind. The depths of her eyes were dark and chilling, her gaze filled with fury as she stared at Hua Wu You.
Hua Wu You froze, a fleeting dark light flashing across his seductive face. Had he done too many bad deeds that people were now blaming him for things he hadn't done?
His expression immediately became frosty. He waved his hand contemptuously, "Willow, are you truly my friend? If I wanted to harm him, would I have waited until today?"
His words made Willow's scalp tingle and her mind reel. She felt overwhelmed by the blow, her body swaying before she steadied herself. Feng Xie, standing behind her, leaped forward and stood by her side, asking anxiously, "What happened? Mu Xing is missing?"
"Yes," Willow let out a cold, hard hum. If anything happened to Mu Xing, she would never forgive him. All of this was caused by him.
Because of his appearance, they had encountered so many troubles. Why did he have to leave the palace? Willow's star-like eyes glared at Bai Feng Xie with hatred. With a wave of her hand, she decisively shook off Feng Xie's hand.
Her furious, clawing actions made Feng Xie's heart sink. Mu Xing was missing, and he was anxious too. Now she looked at him like this, he felt a blockage in his heart, a breath circulating, causing him great pain.
He already felt a slightly sweet, sticky sensation in his mouth. In this situation, he absolutely could not show weakness and let Hua Wu You see it, so Feng Xie channeled his divine power to suppress that heat.