Chapter 02: The Legend of the Moon

I come to bid you farewell, the smile at the corners of his lips is as usual, his voice exceptionally clear, "You have already received my compensation, what follows will be the giving."

You come back! Do not leave!

Liu Shao wept for a long time, but after all, she was still young. After crying, she gradually felt better, though she remained sullen for several months. Her willful temperament not only showed no signs of restraint but instead became increasingly exacerbated, causing more headaches for those around her. Lord Liu and his wife did not take this to heart; their daughter was naturally beautiful and well-known far and wide. They hoped that she would eventually marry into the Wu family, which would be beneficial to their sons. Therefore, they did not overly reprimand or discipline her, as she was, after all, a member of another family.

However, the area by the pool was deserted, and that obedient servant and "husband" did not wait for her; he was nowhere to be seen

She knew that it was not the moon, for the black cloak draped over the moon was both mysterious and elegant, certainly not so grim and unsightly. The figure before her resembled a gigantic, hideous bat curled up, repulsive and detestable

Taking their son from the hands of the servant, Lord Liu and his wife felt as if they had obtained a precious treasure, finally letting out a sigh of relief

The girl imperiously commanded: "You are not allowed to leave!"

She will realize that she has been deceived when she grows up

"You need not doubt my intentions," the moon smiled faintly, "I can only tell you, do not provoke me, otherwise you will surely be unfortunate."

Yue smiled and said: "I greatly admire your insight, but I am already aware of your identity"

Perhaps it will? The girl who has been spoiled beyond measure could never have imagined that her desperate pleas would receive such a response, callously cast aside, contrasting sharply with the previous obedience. Falling from the highest point, the immense disparity became even more unbearable for her—he would no longer listen to her, would no longer take her to see the sea, would no longer pick stars for her; she would no longer be his princess

He was taken aback for a moment and said, "This won't do."

She will only realize that these are her own choices, and I have not taken advantage of her

On the birthday of Young Master Liu, everyone was busy all day, and at night they all slept soundly

The stars feel cool to the touch, smoother than jade, resembling glowing pigeon eggs even more.

The secrets of heaven must not be revealed

You used mind control on her to hide your true identity, and even deceived her with illusions of stars; you did not fulfill her request at all

Losing that fun "husband" is far more sorrowful than losing enjoyable things in the past, she did not complain to anyone about this matter, yet he completely forgot to come back to see her

The girl did not understand his words. As she saw him about to leave, she became anxious and jumped off the bed, grabbing his cloak: "Hey!"

A lovely subordinate, who will also be your subordinate in the future

The girl felt satisfied that he did not wake her up. She rubbed her eyes and, as usual, raised her arms to ask him to hold her.

The Wu family is a prominent household in Yin City, and they have a familial relationship with the Wu Yang Marquisate, which is far beyond what the Liu family can compare to. However, the young girl is quite attractive, and there is certainly potential for the future. The Liu couple is starting to make plans so early, naturally for the sake of their son's prospects, oh humanity...

"That won't do." He gave the most ruthless answer as a matter of course

The girl shook her arm in displeasure, indicating: "Hug me."

You have forgotten, he no longer obediently listened, but instead raised a finger and shook it at her, "Three days have passed, my compensation is now over"

I am not a child! Discontent.

Noticing his indifference, the girl waved her hand in displeasure: "Hey!"

"No matter what, this transaction will continue," he stood his ground and looked back, raising his left hand from the cloak as if holding something invisible, "Now, fate is about to unfold"

She is fine, " Yue replied

The girl who sells her future is unaware of all of this

A girl does not concern herself with whether it is appropriate or not; she simply reaches out her hand

The girl looked at him with considerable disdain and asked, "Who are you, a new servant?"

The girl, however, saw that the large amethyst ring was also radiating a fantastical light, accentuating her slender fingers, causing her heart to race and nearly take her breath away

The cries behind him gradually weakened and disappeared, and he walked slowly out of the long street: "I do not mind having a woman, but marrying a child would make me feel guilty."

The question that had long troubled her heart was involuntarily asked at this moment, for in her mind, this "husband" was omnipotent and all-knowing; he would surely be able to provide her with the correct answer

The girl was surprised: "Really? Does he live on the moon?"

She forcibly pulled him to sit beside her on the stone, then threw herself into his arms: "I want to see what you look like!"

Master, you have gone too far

The person under the tree fell silent for a moment and said: "Who exactly are you?"

He expressed admiration for her learning speed: "The moon cannot be desecrated, I can pick the stars for you"

I don't care at all

The girl looked at her empty hands, knowing that she could not hold on, and could only concede: "Then you must come back to see me!" Her beautiful apricot-shaped eyes were red, with tears swirling inside, presenting a heart-wrenching appearance.

In the following two days, the girl completely abandoned her maid and wet nurse, only clinging to the mysterious servant named Yue. During this time, she experienced many things that her peers had never encountered, saw things they had never seen, and came up with countless ideas to tease the obedient servant. The maids could only find her, who was running around, during mealtimes, unaware that she had already been to the snow-capped mountains and crossed the desert

An unprecedented fear surfaced, the girl widened her eyes, trembling, and was unable to utter a sound

Not far away, there is a flickering red light among the rockery.

No obstacles were encountered, the hood of the cloak was slowly lifted, and as expected, the facial contours were beautiful, the skin pale and delicate to the point of being almost transparent, with a slightly upturned nose, and those should be his eyes

Her skin was scorched and painful, and Liu Shao opened her mouth in fear but ultimately remained silent. Seeing that the neighboring room was already empty, she bit her lip tightly and ran towards the back door.

The girl exclaimed in wonder, joyfully receiving the star and cradling it in her palms

The girl then realized that there was another person nearby, but he stood in the shadow of a tree, his features indistinguishable. Among the men the girl had seen, Yue was already considered tall, yet this person was slightly taller and remarkably thin, resembling a slender bamboo pole. His clothes billowed around him in a very comical manner, but he emanated a chilling aura that made the girl hesitate to entertain even the slightest thought of mocking him.

One must treat the master with respect, Lan Chi

Seeing his resolute attitude, the girl panicked. For the first time in her life, she abandoned her dignity and pride, raising her face to look at him with a pitiful expression, softly pleading: "I don't want you to go, please... don't leave, okay?"

Liu Shao was surprisingly calm as he stepped forward and said: "I am here"

The girl finally remembered the * picture * book. This is the fourth day; he will no longer have to obey her. Previously, she had not taken their agreement to heart at all. She thought he was just joking, that being her servant was merely a way for him to please her like others did.

He was taken aback and smiled: "Then I must thank you very much"

Unbeknownst to me, a familiar scent subtly filled the air, accompanied by the sound of "bi bi bao bao" from outside, mixed with the shrieks of the maidservants. Gradually, a choking smoke wafted into the room.

But she did not pursue it, he was clearly unrepentant, in short, I have compensated her.

"Is it not considered magic?" The person under the tree was taken aback, "Could it be that he has not gained the approval of the demon god? What exactly is he?"

Embracing was no longer unfamiliar; the girl's heart immediately calmed. She displayed a magnanimous demeanor: "I knew you would come back; that scoundrel was scared away."

He sighed: "Your parents have been negligent, allowing you to see these things"

This person's cultivation is not low, and there are signs of deviation," a stranger's voice suddenly echoed, "He is deliberately concealing his techniques, fearing that his true nature will be revealed.

The girl thought and turned to look at the person beside her

Such compensation is unfair; she is still young and does not understand at all

He hesitated: "This is not very appropriate"

"Jing'er!" The faint sound of Lady Liu's cries drifted over, "Master, please save Jing'er!"

You are a child

Pah, there are plenty of people who seek to please her, who needs him!

Due to the ethereal legend of the Moon Goddess, the girl felt for the first time that the moon was truly beautiful. She fell into a deep sleep in his embrace, and that night she slept particularly soundly. Although she did not dream at all, she knew she was very happy, and that happiness continued to swell, filling her entire heart to the brim, almost overflowing.

The Moon chose the Moon Goddess! The girl exclaimed excitedly, "Where is the divine realm? Let's go find it!"

The moon opened its mouth and said: "To consume the heart is not wrong, yet it cannot be considered demonic"

No

In the corner behind the rocks, a shadow stands with its back facing this way

As the terrifying nails were about to grasp her neck, suddenly—

I am honored to witness your remaining morality

He waved his fingers, and the brilliance of the water immediately faded, drawing her attention to the starlight

The girl noticed the phrase "farewell" and was taken aback: "Are you leaving?"

Well

He smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness. I am truly honored"

He leaned down and said, "What is your command, my princess?"

A strong purple light suddenly flashed before her eyes, causing the girl to tremble and pull her hood down again.

She haughtily bestowed her favor, while he nodded with great seriousness: "It is an honor, Princess"

The girl excitedly watched it disappear, shifting her gaze to the moon in the sky: "The nurse said there are fairies on the moon, is that true?"

She exerted herself greatly, yet he still easily broke free, unable to be held onto no matter what.

No, this is very good," he glanced at the beautiful little face, "In the future, if you need someone to help you, just give him a kiss, and perhaps he will agree to help you.

In the shade of the trees, Madame Liu took her seven-year-old son for a walk, while Mr. Liu accompanied them, patiently teaching his son to recite poetry, occasionally bursting into hearty laughter at his son's antics, appearing very content.

He indeed replied: "There was once a Moon Goddess."

The night enveloped the back garden, and the bright moon hung high in the sky. However, the "moon" she sought remained elusive. The girl wandered through most of the garden, and in the end, she had no choice but to walk back along the path alone. She had long since lost the energy to be angry, appearing listless. The shadows of the trees loomed beneath her feet, and the sounds of autumn insects filled the air, all of which deepened her melancholy.

There is no reason; the future will prove my correctness

The girl silently gazed for half a day, pouted her lips, and sulkily withdrew her gaze

Come here, someone

She hurriedly asked, "Why not?"

After a long time, the girl leaned out to look and found that there was no longer anyone under the tree. She quickly called out softly: "Yue?"

He wisely compromised: "Alright, you are a girl, you are a woman"

Liu Shao sensed something was amiss, jumped out of bed, and went outside to take a look

It is precisely because she is still young that I must complete this transaction as soon as possible. Once she grows up, the conditions she proposes will certainly not be so simple, and I cannot guarantee that I will be able to meet them

"It is!" the girl insisted, "It is the monster! Only a monster could be so wicked!"

As they spoke, something happened. It fell from above, coming to rest at his fingertips, sparkling and radiating a soft, beautiful silver light that illuminated her delicate little face

At this moment, the detestable maid hung her head weakly, as if she had lost all her bones

The girl played for half a day, puzzled: "Are the stars so small?"

Thus, the two individuals truly ceased to concern themselves with the maidservants and returned to the place where the girl resided. Lady Liu did not inquire further, and the maid and wet nurse had vanished without a trace. Naturally, he had no interest in accompanying her to sleep, and it was quite easy to coax her back to the rooftop to gaze at the moon. The moon remained beautiful, round, large, and golden yellow, resembling a freshly eaten cake.

She solemnly announced: "You are the best."

"No," he said, walking out the door without a trace of reluctance. "I have opened your destiny and gained the power to shape your future. Our connections will only grow stronger."

For example, marrying you

Lady Liu suddenly remembered something: "Where is Liu Shao'er?"

... ...

On the third evening, the girl sat by the pond, where there were several strange fish she had caught from a distant place. She absentmindedly teased the fish with osmanthus flowers, her large eyes fixed on the distance

Hearing the insincerity in his words, the girl became angry and said: "Aren't you supposed to listen to me!"

"No need to be polite," the girl nodded politely at him. The earlier situation left a deep impression on her, yet it did not make her realize the seriousness of the consequences, so her mood remained relatively good. Looking at the maid who was dozing on the ground, she pouted, "She always speaks ill of me in front of my mother, how annoying. Let's not pay her any mind!"

The flames, terrifying flames, cast a red glow upon the sky above. The courtyard where her parents lived, the houses where the servants resided... all were engulfed in a sea of fire. The roaring flames, aided by the wind, surged towards her like the tongue of a demon, as if they intended to wrap around her and swallow her whole

If you want me to cooperate, then provide me with a reason that I can trust

"Is she a girl?" The hoarse voice conveyed excitement as the person dismissed the maid and walked towards her

On the second morning, the girl woke up quite late and, upon opening her eyes, saw him standing at the foot of the bed as usual

Ah! That person let out a suppressed scream, quickly retreating. The cloak billowed, stirring up a whirlwind, and in an instant, sand and stones flew around, branches rustled, trees bowed down, and then he vanished into thin air!

When the girl was having her meal, Mr. and Mrs. Liu took their son out to play. The dishes were consistently exquisite and delicious, but the maids served with a lack of attentiveness. The girl did not lose her temper and scold them as she usually did; instead, she hurriedly finished her meal and ran to the garden

I have never seen such a terrifying monster, it is nothing like a human! It must be the demon that the wet nurse spoke of! A man-eating demon! Is it going to eat her?

This time, the girl was taken aback. The past two days had been so joyful and satisfying that she had almost forgotten the agreement. However, he treated her so well that she could hardly believe he truly belonged to her for only three days. Therefore, the girl did not pay much attention to it. Upon hearing the maid's call, she quickly jumped down from his embrace and said, "Come back tonight; I have married you, and you can sleep with me."

Although the girl did not like her, she realized that her situation was dire and hurriedly said: "What are you doing? Let her go!"

You have already taken advantage, Master

Celestial Gate? Demons and Monsters? The girl busily shrank into her cloak

Watching her walk away, he stood up: "I have never tried sleeping with a child before; she should find a wet nurse for such matters, not her husband"

He found this result interesting: "Maybe it will be."

He nodded: "Of course"

The girl turned around to look at the person, exerting great effort to open her mouth, her voice trembling slightly: "The moon... the moon?"

The girl stared at him blankly and said, "Aren't you going to care about me anymore?"

The man turned to her upon hearing those words

He stopped and looked down at her: "Is there any problem?"

The voice seemed to carry a magical quality, and the girl felt an inexplicable daze in her mind, unable to remember anything at all. She vaguely murmured an "mm" and then completely set the matter aside, feeling quite satisfied. Having heard many compliments since childhood, no one could flatter her better than the person before her. He truly indulged her, obeying her every whim. He could accomplish what others could not, listened attentively to her opinions, did not engage in endless discussions of right and wrong, and certainly did not ignore her while only caring for his younger brother. She felt very satisfied, having heard many compliments since childhood, yet no one could flatter her better than the person before her. He truly indulged her, obeying her every whim. He could accomplish what others could not, listened attentively to her opinions, did not engage in endless discussions of right and wrong, and certainly did not ignore her while only caring for his younger brother.

But he ultimately left, just as he had come, passing through the wall. The girl was trapped on this side of the wall, desperately kicking that detestable thick wall, crying out loud, which caused a flurry of panic among the maids

In recent years, there have been incidents one after another, all attributed to the actions of the heart-devouring demon. The immortal sect has eradicated the demon clan completely, what a vicious method of framing!

The other party has ceased to respond

No, he resides in the divine realm," he shook his head and said, "The Moon God is the celestial deity chosen by the moon, governing the energy of the moon, and jointly overseeing the divine realm with the Sun God, revered by all gods. When the previous Moon God resigns, the moon will select a new Moon God.

Having won the argument, the girl did not gloat; instead, she thought for a moment and surprisingly made a concession: "If you say it is not a monster, then... I also think it is not, alright."

From the back, he does not appear tall, draped in an extremely large black cloak, with his head lowered as he engages in some activity. A red glow emanates from him, flickering intermittently, illuminating the surrounding rocks and mountains.

He asked softly, "Is it ready?"

Having fulfilled the agreement, the man known as Yue unhesitatingly abandoned his young wife, feeling a sense of relief.

"I do not like the moon," the girl murmured, looking up and saying, "However, since you are called Yue, I can like it a little."

"I like you a little more," the girl tilted her head to examine him, reached out to touch his high nose, suddenly straightened up and kissed his thin lips, then quickly shrank back into his embrace, pouting her lips, looking a bit shy, "That's how my mother kissed my father!"

A dangerous aura approached, a strange bronze mask obscured his face, with small holes revealing his mouth and scarlet eyes, exuding an evil and eerie presence. His hands were emaciated, resembling ghostly claws, with long, blue nails that were incredibly sharp, akin to daggers glinting with a cold light

The wind has ceased, and the garden is enveloped in silence, with the moonlight casting a silvery glow on the ground

He stroked his chin and did not express an opinion

She thought for a moment and leaned close to his ear, saying: "A few days ago, I heard my mother tell my father that they would marry me off, preferably to the Wu family in the south of the city"

The willow branches peeked in and saw the moonlight by the window, which made it feel even more displeased

Master, you truly spare no expense

Xiao Liu Zhi lay alone in bed, feeling a bit scared, but she endured and did not call for the nurse; instead, she curled her body up under the quilt

... ...

... ...

I have made up my mind, the girl said with a serious expression, as if she had made a significant decision, "I will not go to the Wu family, I want to marry you"

The girl was startled and instinctively stepped back

He could not refute it, and after thinking for a moment, he said: "Well then, there is still one night until our agreement ends, so even if it's just for a day, you will Marry me for a day"

The girl did not pay attention to his appearance, for she noticed the maid he was holding. She recognized that maid, who often scolded her behind her back and even accused her of being mischievous in front of her mother, claiming that she had broken a vase and pushed the blame onto her. Although her mother did not scold her, she knew that her mother believed the maid and was convinced that it was her fault. However, she was not so easy to bully and seized every opportunity to torment that maid.

"Just because of her?" The other party scoffed lightly, "Your promise is too absurd; she is nothing special at all, and my judgment is not that poor."

"Hmm, it's me," he said, extending his hands from under the cloak. He bent down to embrace her, "I scared you, and I am very sorry."

Is it enough to just give a kiss? The wicked teaching is quite useful, and she immediately kissed him again, saying, "I want the moon, you pick the moon for me!"

Who is speaking to you

The black figure disappeared outside the door, and the girl ran out crying.

The mysterious servant stood quietly beside, resembling the most loyal guardian. Beneath the low brim of the hat, the elegant nose and thin lips appeared even more attractive.

The girl let out a sigh of relief, then thought for a moment and cautiously asked, "Is that villain a monster?"

Isn't it good?" She looked at him with wide, puzzled eyes

"Alright, you are right," he sighed helplessly, realizing that proceeding with the plan might be somewhat challenging

Human emotions, ah, I have finally rid myself of her. For the past three days, I almost thought I had become a wet nurse; she truly is a nuisance

Liu Shao ran wildly out the back door and discovered that the entire street was engulfed in flames. Many people rushed from all directions to extinguish the fire, and the cries of distress filled the air. No one noticed her, and she was knocked down several times.

He did not respond

This is the little star. He gently lifted her palm, and the star slowly floated back up to the sky

Behind me, that massive wooden eave pillar came crashing down with a "bang," sending sparks flying.

"He is not cute at all, I don't want him!" The girl turned her face away and pointed at the maid on the ground, asking, "What happened to her?"

He sighed: "It is impossible, the divine realm has long been destroyed, and the Moon Goddess... no longer exists."

The girl stopped in her tracks

"Who is there!" The girl, feeling irritated, shouted without thinking and pushed aside the branches to walk over.

"Then it wouldn't just be one day," he was quite relieved, "So, it is indeed right to act early."