“I believe in Yun Qingxue!” Lan Xuechen’s gaze was icy as she looked at Huan Tian, as if regarding a madman.
“You believe in him? On what grounds?” Huan Tian’s eyes suddenly flickered with a trace of madness. “Foolish! Lan Xuechen, you idiot!
If Yun Qingxue truly cared about you, would he abandon your daughter and let her suffer under the Purple Song Sage’s custody in Luoyun Mountain?
You’ve been separated for so many years—he stopped loving you long ago! Because he no longer cares for you, he doesn’t care about the life or death of the daughter you bore him!”
“No matter what you say, I believe in Yun Qingxue!” Lan Xuechen’s expression remained unchanged.
Huan Tian’s face darkened. “Xuechen, do you know, if Yun Sisi were my daughter, I would never let her suffer any injustice! As for that eyesore of a current Flower King, if you beg me, even with the Purple Song Sage protecting him, crushing him would be as easy as turning my hand!”
“I have no grudge against the current Flower King. Why should I ask you to harm someone for me?” Hearing Huan Tian’s words, Lan Xuechen was inwardly shocked but dared not show it.
She couldn’t imagine what Huan Tian might do to Qingxue if he learned that she was actually her and Yun Qingxue’s daughter!
“But she has a feud with your daughter, Yun Sisi! Don’t you love your own daughter? Don’t you want to avenge her?” Huan Tian smirked darkly.
“I said, I believe in Yun Qingxue! If the Divine King has so much free time, perhaps he should focus more on his own son, Huan Shi.
By the way, you just said that if Sisi were your daughter, you’d never let her suffer.
But… judging from how you treat your two sons, I can’t help but think that being your child is the greatest tragedy of their lives!”
At the mention of his sons, Huan Tian’s expression darkened further. “Shut your mouth!”
His fury didn’t intimidate Lan Xuechen. She continued calmly, “What, did I say something wrong? Back then, you heartlessly abandoned one of your sons in a land overrun by beasts, hoping he’d be devoured. And the son you kept, destined to inherit your throne—you’ve treated him with cold indifference for years!
Huan Tian, search your conscience! Look beneath that pristine white robe of yours—has your heart turned as black as ink?”
“Shut up!” Huan Tian clenched his fists, roaring, “What do you know? The reason I treat those two brothers this way is all because of their shameless mother! Their very existence is a disgrace to me, Huan Tian! Letting that lowly woman bear my children is the greatest humiliation of my life!”
With that, Huan Tian stormed off in a rage.
Deep worry filled Lan Xuechen’s eyes as she silently prayed for Yun Qingxue and Yun Qingxue’s safety.
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**Luoyun Mountain**
The suggestion to seek Feng Zihuang’s help in gathering herbs from the Divine Realm was swiftly and thoroughly rejected.
Listening to everyone’s distrustful remarks about Feng Zihuang, Yun Qingxue felt inexplicably displeased. She shook her head, trying to dispel the strange emotion.
“If we can’t ask the Phoenix King for help, then we must go to the Divine Realm ourselves. But… who should go?” Mo Su frowned.
“The Demon King is out of the question. His demonic energy clashes with the Divine Realm’s sacred aura. The moment he steps foot there, Huan Tian will sense it.”
“I’ll go!” Jin Lin stepped forward.
“No!” Yun Qingxue immediately rejected the idea. Firmly, she said, “I’ll go to the Divine Realm myself!”
“No!”
“No!”
“No!”
“No!”
The moment she spoke, Mo Changxing, Yun Qingxue, Jin Lin, and Mo Su all objected in unison.
“Master.” Yun Qingxue turned to the Purple Song Sage, the only one who hadn’t opposed. “I’m the one poisoned. How can I sit back and watch all of you risk your lives for me while I reap the benefits? I can’t bear it!”
“Your Majesty, you are the hope of the entire Flora Tribe. If anything happens to you in the Divine Realm, what will become of us?” Mo Su frowned.
“And what if Jin Lin, Master, or Changxing go and something happens to them?” Yun Qingxue retorted coldly.
The Purple Song Sage hesitated slightly. “Stop arguing. Yun Qingxue is indeed not a suitable candidate, nor is Changxing—they both carry demonic energy.
Of the remaining options, I know the Divine Realm best, but…
Huan Tian and I are brothers, and he’s been watching my movements for years. If I set foot in the Divine Realm, he’ll sense it immediately.
As for Jin Lin, the Dragon King of the Water Tribe—it would be unreasonable to ask him to take such a risk for Qingxue!
And Mo Su, though you’ve reached the early stage of immortality, you’re not a divine being. Frankly, you’re a demon. Your aura would be detected by the gods.”
“Master, I’m the most suitable candidate!” Jin Lin grew anxious as the Purple Song Sage ruled out everyone except Yun Qingxue.
“Jin Lin, I can’t let you go!” Yun Qingxue refused firmly.
“Xuexue!” Jin Lin frowned.
But Yun Qingxue had already turned resolutely to the Purple Song Sage. “Master, let me go to the Divine Realm!”
“I’ll go too!” Jin Lin refused to back down. The Divine Realm was too dangerous—he couldn’t let Xuexue go alone.
“Jin Lin… you’re the Water Tribe’s king. You must be responsible for your people. You can’t take this risk with me!” Yun Qingxue insisted.
“Precisely because I’m the Water Tribe’s king, I must set an example for my people! If I stand by and do nothing while a friend is in peril, how will my subjects view me?”
“You—regardless, I won’t let you take this risk with me!” Yun Qingxue frowned.
“Enough!” The Purple Song Sage interjected. “You’ll go together!”
“Master!”
“Master!”
Yun Qingxue and Jin Lin both turned to him in surprise.
“Jin Lin’s abilities are passable. The two of you can watch each other’s backs,” the Purple Song Sage said with a smile.
“I disagree! I absolutely refuse to let the Flower King take such a risk!” Mo Su remained adamant.
“I can go to the Divine Realm alone!” Jin Lin also refused to bring Yun Qingxue along. It was too dangerous—he couldn’t let her accompany him.
“Mo Su!” Yun Qingxue frowned disapprovingly. “I am the Flora Tribe’s king. You’re loyal to me and don’t want me to take risks.
But have you considered that I’m doing this for myself?
And Jin Lin? He’s the Water Tribe’s king. His willingness to take risks is out of friendship, not obligation! His people would worry for him just as you worry for me!
Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire!”
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