Yun Sisi hesitated, torn between fear and necessity. She was afraid that if she stepped out, Brother Changxing might trap her in another barrier. But staying hidden was no longer an option—she had already been discovered, and with so many powerful figures present, slipping away was impossible.
“Who dares to trespass on my Luoyun Mountain?” The voice of the Purple Song Sage was filled with authority. As his words fell, he summoned a bolt of heavenly lightning that struck directly at the spot where Yun Sisi was hiding.
Startled, Yun Sisi swiftly dodged to the side, fully exposing herself to everyone’s gaze.
The moment Mo Changxing saw her, his expression darkened. This woman had clearly been sealed within his barrier—how had she escaped? His greatest concern was that Yun Sisi might recklessly blurt out something in front of Jinlin, revealing their identities as members of the demonic race. That would undoubtedly invite unnecessary trouble.
“Sisi!” Mo Changxing stepped forward with a cold expression, causing Yun Sisi to shrink back in fear. Her eyes darted toward the Purple Song Sage. “Sage, I am Yun Sisi, the daughter of your old friend Yun—”
“I know you!” Just as Yun Sisi was about to mention Yun Ye’s name, the Purple Song Sage chuckled knowingly, cutting her off.
Mo Changxing exhaled in relief. That foolish woman had nearly exposed their demonic heritage in front of Jinlin. In the Xuanling Continent, the identity of a demon was always a sensitive matter—feared and guarded against by other races. Especially after the tragic separation of his father and mother a thousand years ago, the entire continent had grown even more wary of demons.
“If you already know, then this makes things easier!” Yun Sisi didn’t press further, instead offering what she believed to be a sweet and obedient smile. “My father often speaks of you. I’ve long admired you, esteemed elder. Might I stay on Luoyun Mountain for a few days?”
“No!” Before the Purple Song Sage could respond, Mo Changxing immediately rejected her request.
Yun Sisi pouted, shooting Mo Changxing a displeased look. “I was asking the elder!”
“Well…” The Purple Song Sage smiled faintly. “Does your father know you’re here?”
“He… probably does?” Yun Sisi replied weakly. Her father had never allowed her to leave the demon realm, and she had sneaked out solely to follow Brother Changxing.
“Your father and I are old friends. If you wish to stay, then stay.” The Purple Song Sage seemed oblivious to her unease and readily agreed.
Mo Changxing frowned, while Yun Qingxue studied Yun Sisi with quiet curiosity.
The girl was undeniably beautiful—dressed in a pale pink gauze dress, adorned with golden pearl hairpins, her ink-black hair cascading like clouds. Yet her eyes were too dark, unnervingly so, stirring an inexplicable aversion.
“Thank you, Sage!” Yun Sisi hadn’t expected the Purple Song Sage to agree so readily, easing her anxious heart. Her obsidian gaze then shifted to Yun Qingxue.
Those pitch-black pupils seemed capable of pulling one into an endless night. Yun Qingxue instinctively furrowed her brows.
“Changxing, show her to a guest room,” the Purple Song Sage instructed. Had he not intervened earlier, that foolish woman would have surely revealed her demonic identity in front of Jinlin.
“As you command, Master.” Understanding his master’s intent, Mo Changxing complied without hesitation.
He knew the Purple Song Sage had agreed to Yun Sisi’s request precisely so he could swiftly remove her from the scene—lest her loose tongue expose his status as the young master of the demonic race.
“After all this commotion in the morning, I’m exhausted. Jinlin, my disciple, come and play a game of chess with me to pass the time.” The Purple Song Sage stretched lazily and began heading toward his quarters.
Jinlin, standing beside Yun Qingxue, had only just reunited with Xuexue. The last thing he wanted was to entertain the old sage with chess.
“Master, perhaps another time…” Jinlin attempted to decline.
“If not chess, then you can polish my shoes instead,” the Purple Song Sage remarked casually, utterly unaware—or unconcerned—that he was issuing a threat.
“Sage!” Seeing him about to leave, Yun Sisi hurried forward to block his path.
The Purple Song Sage frowned slightly, his voice laced with authority. “What else do you want?”
“Sage, I… I’ll go with you!” Yun Sisi blurted after a moment of hesitation. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to stay with Mo Changxing, but after being trapped in his barrier for three months last time, she feared he might do it again the moment the Sage left. Following her father’s closest friend seemed the wisest choice.
“Very well, then.” After a brief consideration, the Purple Song Sage agreed once more.
“Thank you, Sage!” Yun Sisi beamed, her confidence growing with his second easy acquiescence.
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