TheXinjingmanor''s gardenwas illuminatedby purple lights. The orbs gathered above the sleeping girl before they got sucked into her body covering it with the same purple lights. A strong wind swirled around her as everyone watched with shock.


    Some were quick to hide behind the pir to protect themselves from the strong wind as they feared something dangerous was going to happen. The wind also pushedZhaoLiXina few steps back but theMongbrothers stood in front of him to protect him from any danger.??


    The wind became stronger as it swirled around before it abruptlyquieteneddown without warning. A few people were curiousas towhat was happening but a shock wave blew up the ce before they could think farther.


    The weak oneswere throwna few meters away and only the strong cultivators like the King Pces, theMongbrothers andZhaoLiXinremained in the sameposition. However, they had to create a barrier to protect themselves from the st.


    The shock wave disappeared as fast as it came leaving the garden wrecked. It looked like a hurricane had passed through but the sleeping girl remained untouched. The bluebell flowers around her withered and turned to dust.ZhaoLiXinpushed theMongbrothers away and anxiously run to her. Hewas relievedto see she remained unhurt.


    Her moving finger startledZhaoLiXin. He carefully touched her hand like it was the most fragile thing he had ever touched and her finger slightly hooked into one of his.ZhaoLiXinoverwhelmed with relief.


    "Ri Yi…" Zhao LiXinwhispered into her ear. "Ri Yi, wake up…"


    Lory''s eyes felt heavy. It was hard for her to open them. She called faintly, "Xin..."


    Her voice was weak butZhaoLiXincould hear her. He pulled her close to him, "I''m here..."


    He softly caressed her cheek as Lory struggled to open her eyes. Her eyebrows furrowed for a while before she managed to open her eyes slowly. The first thing she saw was the face of the most beautiful man she had ever seen. He had sharp eyes, a straight nose, thin lips, a strongjawline,and a nice chin. It was a sight to drown in.


    ZhaoLiXinwas worriedwhen she did not make a sound. Another surge of anxiety filled him. She was a normal person and she had slept for almost a week. "Ri Yi, are you hurting anywhere…? Do you recognize me?"


    "Fufu fu… I know you…my Li Xin…" Lory was half-dazed when she said it but her words hitZhaoLi Xin''s heart like an arrow freezing him.


    TheMongbrotherswere confusedby there lord''s weird reaction.MongYi nudged his brother, "Is Miss Luo awake?"


    Mong Ki nodded, "I believe so…"


    Mong Yi was confused even more, "Why is the lord''s reaction weird?"


    Mong Ki frowned, "Isn''t that his normal reaction when he is with Miss Luo?"


    Mong Yi felt stupid and smiled with relief, "Hehehe… you are right!"


    ZhaoLiXincarried Lory to his room and asked JinHaoto check her condition while he watched closely.


    JinHaofinished his check-up and asked them to feed her light food as her body was still weak. Lory didn''t understand why everyone, especiallyZhaoLiXin,was fussing over her.ZhaoLi Xin''s eyebrows knitted togetherwheneverhe looked at her and kept asking if she was alright. Lory didn''t feel unwell but she felt dizzy from all his questions but she decided to pacify him.


    WhenGirshatold her she had slept for six days, Lorywas stunnedas she thought it had only been two days. This made her understandZhaoLi Xin''s worry. She felt bad for letting him go through it. It was also the reason she let him hover over her.


    Lory was eating the porridge in bed whileZhaoLiXinsat on the arhat chair drinking his wine while watching her like a hawk. Lory couldn''t help but feel she was forgetting something.


    MongYi knocked on the door softly and entered the room with a tray whenZhaoLi Xin allowed him to enter.


    Their was a threeyered bamboo box steaming with smoke on the tray. Mong Yi knew it was her favorite dish and JinHaoallowed him to serve her the ones that were filled with veggies.


    Lory''s eyes bulged asan epiphany hit her. She shrieked, "JIAOZI!!


    MongYi smiled proudly and opened the box, "Yes, it is!"


    "I need to pick upJiaoZi!"


    "But theJiaozi(dumpling) is here…" Mong Yiwas confusedas to why Miss Luo looked agitated.


    Lory didn''t have time to exin. She pushed the small table away and got up from the bed. "That brat is waiting for me!"


    "What brat?"ZhaoLiXinheld her waist as she stumbled from standing too fast. He didn''t think Lory knew anyone apart from the people in hismanor. He was sure about this since he had been stalk…ahem, watching her for a while.


    "The brat I met in my dreams. She needs my help!" Lory was anxious.


    ZhaoLiXinbecame upset when she mentioned ''dream''. His voice became sharp, "Is she the reason you were unconscious for a week?"


    "She…she didn''t mean to…" Lorywas startledinto a lie. That brat definitely meant tobutLory knew she needed to appease the demon lord or she would need to forget about saving her, let alone leave her room. "She is an innocent child. I promise to help her… Please, I won''t do anything dangerous."


    Lorywas amazedby her own lies. The brat was not innocent and the ce she needed to pick her from was dangerous...very dangerous.


    Lory never learned to seduce a man but she was good at acting pitifully in front of Fargo and the gang. This was the reason she easily got away with many things. She ced her hand on his chest and her big eyes blinked at him cutely, "Will you help me?"


    MongYi stood in the corner and watched his lord waver. He sighed inwardly, ''Milord will be lost again…''


    "Sure…" Zhao LiXinmaintained his expressionless face but he was celebrating deep down. Lory rarely asked for his help and he had to grab the opportunity to show off before her.


    Lory''s eyes glinted with joy. She couldn''t depend on her andGirsha''s power alone if she was to rescue the brat. Although Girsha could use more power then her, she didn''t know what they wouldencounterin that ce. She needed someone reliable and strong, and her ''boss'' was the best candidate.


    "Thank you! I will never forget this!" Lory was grateful forZhaoLiXin who wasalways kind to her and pampered her. She promised herself she would one day protect him with all she got ifgiven the chance.


    ZhaoLiXinagreed toapanyher to the ancient tomb. Hewas stunnedat first when she revealed her destination but themistaround the infamous ancient tomb had ''coincidently'' disappeared mysteriously the day before.


    This ted the people reading for the quest as one could only save theLiangzuprincess by entering the ancient tomb. The participants had hesitated at first because of the poisonous mist but it''s disappearance lessened there hardship, as it meant they were a step closer to gaining the Emperor''s hefty rewards. Some even dreamed of marrying the beautiful princess.


    While many were drowning in there greed of obtaining a beautiful princess, another princess sat on a couch by her window frame infort. Shewas coveredin a thick nket and held a mug of sweet lemon tea.


    The night wasn''t cold but if she didn''t cover herself, a certain lord, with nagging tendencies, would scold her nonstop if she did otherwise. The night sky was clear with more stars. A shooting star moved through the sky and Lory took it as a good luck sign. She unconsciously smiled as she remembered the naughty brat.


    "Why are you still awake at this hour…?" He reprimanded her but stared at her with gentle eyes.


    "I can''t sleep. You know I''ve been sleeping for too long."


    Zhao Li Xin sighed. She did sleep for long. He sat next to her and fixed her nket. Lory''s eyes were glued to the night sky. The night sky always gave her mixed feelings. It filled her with sadness, loneliness, happiness, pain, joy, and loss. It was bittersweet. It hurt sometimes but it also gave her contentment on other days. Whatever the feeling, Lory could never look away.


    "Do you miss you''re home?" Zhao Li Xin asked.


    Lory shifted her gaze with a tilt, ''What does he mean?''


    "When I first met you among the bluebell flowers, I thought you were the moon fairy," He chuckled. "Do you know the story about the full moon at midnight and the moon fairy? Being a shy maiden, the moon fairy would onlyappearin the middle of the night when people were sleeping. It is hard for anyone to see her. Those who are fortunate enough to meet her can steal her shawl and hide it so that she can never return to the moon. If this happens, you can take her as you''re bride and you''re family will be blessed with good luck for seven generations."


    "Isn''t that kidnapping?" Lory giggled softly. It wasquitea dark story if you ignored the romance undertones. "Wait! Is that what are you are nning to do to me?"


    ZhaoLiXiughed. He didn''t admit or deny her usation. Lory''s mouth twitched as she took it as a joke. She didn''t suspect that he once thought of kidnapping her but was quick to dismiss the idea when he realized she didn''t hold any prejudice against him. Lory was also easy to persuade and he didn''t wish to offend her.


    ZhaoLiXinheld her hand and stared deeply into her eyes, "You… You are not from this world, are you?"


    Lory didn''t answer but stared at him sadly.ZhaoLiXinpulled her in his embrace and stroked her hair, "Its okay… I don''t care who you are or where you are from. I just need you to promise me one thing."


    Lory moved out of his embrace and gave him a questioning look.


    "Never leave me… Take me with you wherever you may need to go... Can you do that?"


    Lory tilted her head as a sweet smile bloomed across her face. She nodded slowly, "Okay…"