The Prodigal Son of the Mystical Sect

"Xiao Mei'er, come out."

Soon after, the night was getting colder, and there was no one across from Emperor Zhou. I saw him getting up, walking and looking into the distance, looking at the full moon, and said this leisurely.

After saying these words, a figure in palace clothes slowly emerged from a corner. He saw the beauty's eyes were slightly red, her pear blossoms were wet with rain, and her jade shoulders were faintly twitching. Looking at it made people feel pity...

"Father..."

The person who came was none other than Lu Meier. She took three steps and then two, and jumped straight into Emperor Zhou's broad arms. Then she couldn't hold back anymore and cried loudly...

"Father... Mei'er doesn't want to be a younger sister! No! Mei'er has a brother, the emperor, and that's enough! Why... why!"

At this moment, Emperor Zhou lost a trace of his majesty as a king. He was like a loving father comforting his injured little daughter. He patted her shoulder gently and said, "Little Mei'er, there are some things that you cannot force yourself to do...you still can't do it..." "Young man, after a few years you will understand that some things may seem serious, but after they pass, they won't be a big deal... If you are not angry, I will tie him up and give you a good beating, okay?"

"Farewell, Father! No, it's not brother Tianxiao's fault, it's Meier... Meier is not good enough... she can't make his heart move..." Lu Meier said as she threw herself into Emperor Zhou's arms and cried loudly, her tears like The broken threads fell like pearls, as if they would never stop crying...

When Emperor Zhou saw this, he didn't say a word. He just looked far away and sighed, but he didn't know what he was sighing for...

After an unknown amount of time, Lu Meier raised her head. Although her eyes were still red and there was a hint of crying in her voice, her eyes showed calmness and determination...

"Father, Mei'er has decided... I want to enter the Gate of Life and Death!"

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At the same time, as soon as Chu Tianxiao returned to the Chu Mansion, before she could collect her thoughts, she saw Madam Fan walking forward in a hurry: "Xiao Xiaoxiao is not well, my mother-in-law's daughter-in-law is sick! It's so serious. kind!"

"Liu Ling is sick?"

After automatically filtering out the ridiculing names in Huo Bao Niang's words, Chu Tianxiao quickly grasped the key points and frowned slightly: "You are so good, how can you get sick?"

It should be noted that cultivators absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and their bodies are different from those of ordinary people. They will not easily get sick, but on the other hand, once they get sick, it is usually not a trivial matter!

Could it be that something went wrong during the decisive battle a few days ago?

Hmm... Thinking about it carefully, there was something wrong with Mu Liuling's expression at that time...

As soon as he thought of this, Chu Tianxiao was suddenly filled with worry, and he quickly said: "Mom, where is Liu Ling?"

"In the third inner wing... My mother has invited a doctor to come and see her..." Before Fan could finish speaking, Chu Tianxiao's figure flashed and disappeared.

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When Chu Tianxiao arrived at the venue, he saw Mu Liuling lying on the pink bed, his beautiful eyes closed tightly, as if he was sleeping, looking sick and timid. There was a red thread tied on his jade hand, and the other end was covered by a body. The doctor in long gown holds it in his hand...

Upon seeing Chu Tianxiao, the doctor quickly saluted: "Hello, Master Chu..."

Chu Tianxiao was so anxious that he quickly waved his hand and said: "Doctor, you are cheating on her..."

"Young Master Chu, don't worry. Miss Mu is just a little weak because of overwork. I will give her some prescriptions to soothe her nerves, and she will be fine after a night's rest..."

Hearing this, Chu Tianxiao became more and more confused... overworked? Weak consciousness? What is going on?

But even though he was puzzled, he still respectfully clasped his fists and said, "Then I'd like to thank you, doctor..."

The doctor said he didn't dare, so he got up, lay on the table and wrote a few prescriptions, handed them to Chu Tianxiao, collected the consultation fee, and was about to leave... However, at this moment, Mrs. Fan walked in and took a look. He said leisurely to the doctor: "Doctor, you seem to have forgotten the prescription for fetal retrieval..."

After saying these words, the doctor was shocked: "Chu... what does Mrs. Chu mean by this? Judging from the pulse, Miss Liu Ling is clearly not pregnant, and she is even..."

"Is that so..." Mrs. Fan swept her doubtful eyes back and forth between the two of them, "Xiao Xiaoxiao, what's going on with you? Didn't I say that we were planning to become my mother's little grandson many nights ago? Well, why is Liuling's daughter-in-law not pregnant yet..."

After saying that, without waiting for Chu Tianxiao's reply, she quickly turned to the doctor and said, "Doctor, is there any solution for this situation..."

"Mother!" After hearing this, Chu Tianxiao couldn't listen anymore. He said a few words to the doctor, and after sending him away, he glanced at Huobao Niang, "Mother...Liu Ling is ill now. Please stop fooling around..."

When Mrs. Fan heard this, she muttered, "I'm in a hurry," but she gave up and took a step forward with Chu Tianxiao. She saw that Mu Liuling's face turned pale at this moment, and the situation did not look very optimistic...

"What the hell is going on?"

Just when Chu Tianxiao made a confused sound, Mu Liuling's beautiful eyes trembled slightly, and she woke up leisurely. When she opened her eyes, she saw Chu Tianxiao's anxious face, and her heart suddenly tightened...

"Young Master?"

There was a hint of fear in this voice, which made Chu Tianxiao sure that something was going on. After Mu Liuling was silent for a moment, he turned his pleading eyes to Fan who was following him, but the other party gave her an incomprehensible look in return. , then turned around and left.

Chu Mu was the only two people left in the field.

"Young Master...this is the information that needs to be integrated in these days and the following days...Liu Ling guesses that His Majesty's next step must be in the barbarian land, so..." As he spoke, Mu Liuling said a little weakly A jade slip was presented.

Chu Tianxiao did not take it, but said with a somewhat unhappy expression: "Is this what you have been doing these days?"

Mu Liuling remained silent...

Chu Tianxiao then remembered that after the decisive battle in the Forbidden City, he was busy summarizing his experiences of the battle, and Mu Liuling... seemed to be avoiding him intentionally... Now that he thought about it, was he doing this?

But...why is it necessary? As long as she is by his side, he can do it at any time... Wait!

Thinking of this, Chu Tianxiao's pupils shrank and he blurted out: "Liu Ling, you want to leave?"

Mu Liuling lowered his head, holding the corner of the quilt with his little hands, his eyes averted, not daring to face Chu Tianxiao directly, and said with some anxiety: "Young Master, I... Liu Ling..."

Chu Tianxiao's mind was spinning, and he quickly thought of the most likely scenario: "Is it because the sword is close?"

After saying these words, Mu Liuling's expression changed several times. He finally knew that he could no longer hide it, so he had no choice but to say: "Young Master... Do you still remember the third sentence that Senior Gu Sheng said when he wanted to teach me how to use swordsmanship... ...That sentence is 'the sword is close'. To learn it, you must learn at least three moves before interrupting. Otherwise, your spiritual consciousness will become weaker and weaker until it is completely broken... However, at that time, you must learn three moves. It’s too late, so…”

Chu Tianxiao heard the sound and slowly closed his eyes: "So, what should we do now?"

"...Senior Gu Sheng said that I must return to that iron shop within seven days after the decisive battle. He will take me to a place called 'Little Wuji Palace'... while helping me with treatment and forced practice of 'Sword Weapon Nearby'" 'The hidden dangers brought about by teaching me the complete 'Sword Artifact' will never cause future troubles..."

"In addition, Senior Gu Sheng made it clear that he is not a disciple, and he and Liu Ling are only half-teachers and half-friends..."

"He also said that in order to avoid suspicion, he would ask his 'Junior Sister Ye' to pick me up. After that, I would temporarily stay at that 'Junior Sister Ye's' residence..."

"But……"

Mu Liuling unconsciously moved closer to Chu Tianxiao's chest, gritted his teeth, and his eyes turned slightly red...

"According to what Senior Gu Sheng said, 'sword weapon close' is almost the most difficult sword technique in the world to learn. It will take several years for Liu Ling to leave. How can Liu Ling be willing to leave the young master? How can he trust the young master alone... "

"So...Liu Ling thought that he would get everything done within these few days, but he didn't expect...even before seven days, I couldn't hold on anymore..."

After saying these words, Chu Tianxiao was silent for a long time, and then he said leisurely: "Liu Ling, let's go."

"Not to mention healing injuries, the Tao itself is also what you are most passionate about, isn't it?"

Chu Tianxiao held her jade hand and said softly: "Don't worry, your young master, I am not that weak. Do I usually rely on you for everything? Mu Liuling, you have underestimated your young master too much." Bar!"

After saying this, Mu Liuling quickly shook his head: "No, young master...Liu Ling, that's not what you meant..."

Chu Tianxiao waved his hand and interrupted: "Okay, listen to me."

"This is not a separation of life and death. You have the right to be sent by the young master to relax, learn your skills and then come back. It's not like you will never be seen again after leaving... So, it's as simple as that, don't think too much, don't give yourself any trouble Adding to the burden.”

As he spoke, Chu Tianxiao met Mu Liuling's eyes: "Liu Ling, if you think about it carefully, this is actually... an opportunity."

After saying these words, Mu Liuling Bingxue was smart and naturally understood the meaning immediately...

Yes, although I don’t know where the ‘Little Wuji Palace’ is, there is no doubt that it is a great opportunity for Mu Liuling! Originally, Mu Liuling knew his own affairs and knew that his martial arts talent was far inferior to that of Chu Tianxiao. As he got higher and higher, it might not be long before he would no longer be needed, and even later... I can’t even look up...

As soon as she thought of this, Mu Liuling felt like her heart was twisting in a knife, she was afraid! She was afraid that one day, she would be so weak that she would become a burden to the young master. She would bear the reputation of being the leader of the losers, but it would be useless... She was afraid that one day, she would not be able to keep up with Chu Tianxiao's pace, and would gradually become like him. Going further and further away...

This kind of fear was an emotion she had never felt before. She could brave death for Chu Tianxiao, but she couldn't suppress this fear... She was extremely afraid that that day would really come!

Therefore, Mu Liuling actually cherished this opportunity...

But... but!

How could she be willing to leave the young master at this time! Or is it the kind of departure that lasts for several years?

You know... after the decisive battle at the top of the Forbidden City, Mu Liuling's feelings for Chu Tianxiao reached a certain peak. At the time when the love was strong, how could he say the word 'farewell' so easily...

So even though Mu Liuling knew intellectually what choice she should make, emotionally she couldn't convince herself...

Therefore, even she herself didn't realize... At this moment, her delicate hands were tightly grasping the skirt of Chu Tianxiao's clothes, as if if she let go, he would leave...

At this moment, the medicinal soup was boiled and brought in by the servants. Chu Tianxiao nodded and took it. He looked at Mu Liuling and said softly: "Okay, Liuling, don't think too much. After drinking the medicine, you will be safe." Just take a nap and you’ll be fine…”

Hearing this, Mu Liuling hummed softly, then took the bowl from Chu Tianxiao's hand, moved her small mouth slowly, and slowly drank all the medicinal soup... Then, her face turned red and she said worriedly : "Young Master, Liu Ling, can I ask you a question..."

Chu Tianxiao's pupils shrank slightly, and he vaguely guessed something, so he forced a smile: "... Just ask."

Mu Liuling's eyes lit up when he heard this, and then he continued: "Then... can you please, Master, not answer this question?"

After saying this, Chu Tianxiao was slightly stunned. He obviously wanted to ask a question, but he didn't want to answer? What does this mean?

However, despite the doubts in his heart and the separation was imminent, Chu Tianxiao could not bear to reject Mu Liuling at this time, so he nodded and said, "Okay."

Hearing this, Mu Liuling's face turned even redder, but her eyes were full of joy. She moved her head down and pressed it against Chu Tianxiao's chest. There was an extremely complicated meaning in her voice. mood……

"Young Master...Liu Ling, can you please overstep once? Please...leave a place for Liu Ling in your heart? Any corner, blind corner, small corner or whatever! Liu Ling, Liu Ling knows that he has a low status, but... But Liu Ling really wants such a position, so that no matter how long he studies there, Liu Ling will not be alone... Because, because... As long as the young master does not forget Liu Ling, I will be fine no matter what... …”

After these intermittent and hesitant words fell, Chu Tianxiao was suddenly stunned. Just as he was about to speak, Mu Liuling put his jade fingers on his lips, made a 'shhh' gesture, and turned the little girl's head towards Chu Tianxiao. Tianxiao's chest moved a little closer, as if he could hear Chu Tianxiao's true inner voice...

After a while, Mu Liuling had a smile on her face, but her face was filled with tears. She didn't know what conclusion she had come to, but she said softly: "Young master...you, you can stay here with Liu Lingyi." Is it too late? Liu, Liu Ling has no other intention, just hopes that... the young master can be by his side tonight..."

After saying these words, she showed a smile that would make people heartbroken, but it was a little playful: "Young Master, this question... can be answered..."

Hearing the sound and looking at Mu Liuling's face that was full of expectation and bursting with tears, Chu Tianxiao finally felt soft and nodded: "Okay."

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The night passed.

As the early morning sunshine shone, Mu Liuling stood up gently and pushed away the hand that Chu Tianxiao had been holding tightly on his right hand. His movements were too slight and too careless.

She looked deeply at Chu Tianxiao, who was sleeping soundly beside the bed, and said softly: "Young Master... thank you."

Then, she stepped out of the door, her eyes gradually becoming extremely determined...

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After a while, Mrs. Fan walked in, looked at Chu Tianxiao who had sat up and was in a daze, and said repeatedly: "Xiao Xiaoxiao is not good, Liu Ling's daughter-in-law seems to have run away from home! What have you done... ugh ? "Xiaoxiao, why are you looking like this?"

Chu Tianxiao did not answer this sentence, but stood up and looked out the window...

The bright sunshine in the early morning shines on everything...

It’s another new day…

Chu Tianxiao unconsciously looked away and was silent for a long time. Finally, he muttered: "Liu Ling...I'm sorry, you, please be good..."

Then, he turned to look at Fan, his eyes full of determination: "Mom...get ready, kid..."

"It's time to go..."

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