Chapter 3
Xiao Yin said to Xin: This has nothing to do with me
The rear hall is precisely where those masters are imprisoned. This is the first time Xiao Yin has so openly approached those chambers. He understands that Long Ninglan must already be aware of his nightly flute playing that helps them restore their energy. Therefore, he does not conceal anything and recounts today's events. It is the bard Lan Qiao who, after a long pause, finally speaks: "Over the years, under the sound of your flute, our true energy has recovered by about twenty to thirty percent, but we can no longer step beyond the threshold. You need not worry too much about us; with your abilities, the Longtian Continent should be shaken by you."
Another palace maid laughed and said, "I fear it may not be appropriate, for this poem is one in which a husband描眉 for his wife"
At this moment, upon hearing Xiao Yin confess for the first time that he liked her, she felt as if her heart was about to leap out, and even her hands began to tremble
At that moment, a sudden, delicate, and brief sound of "Ah" was heard, and a girl in green appeared out of nowhere before Long Ninglan. She sweetly smiled at Long Ninglan and said, "Is this the city lord sister?"
The girl in the green dress shook her head and said, "I don't know either. The old man told me to come here to deliver a letter to my sister."
Long Ninglan let out a bitter laugh in her heart. Caught off guard by the opponent, she had no chance to cast her magic, and the gap in martial skills was too great—how could there be such a skilled person in the Dragon Sky Continent?
Xiao Yin realized that the Sea Cloud Kingdom was also one of the four great mysterious lands. The Sea Cloud Kingdom and the Holy Maiden Heavenly City have always been at odds, launching large-scale invasions every few years. This time, they actually employed dark magic.
Xiao Yin pretended to wake up in a great awakening, then smiled. A palace maid had already brought in a basin. He glanced into the water, then smiled gently and said, "Xiang'er’s skill in painting orchids has improved again."
Xiao Yin said: "I am very fond of you"
The skeletons vanished in an instant, replaced by numerous grim-faced necromancers, who soared into the air and slowly advanced towards the Holy Maiden's Heavenly City
The purple-clad maid, Long Xiaoxiao, snorted coldly and said, "To be able to enter the Holy Maiden's Heavenly City, one must have cultivated their martial skills to the pinnacle." She closed her eyes, focused her mind, and was already prepared to unleash her full strength in a single strike. She was Long Ninglan's personal attendant, possessing exceptionally high cultivation.
At that moment, Long Xiang'er suddenly burst in from outside the hall. She said to Long Ninglan, "Mother." Then she turned around and saw Xiao Yinhui, and happily went to take Xiao Yinhui's hand, saying, "Xiao He, just now they asked me to play hide and seek. I hid in a hole, and they couldn't find me at all. Don't you think I'm clever? Let's go together..."
At this moment, Xiao Yin continued to say: "How wonderful it would be if you didn't draw on my face"
The little princess blurted out, her face suddenly flushed with embarrassment, momentarily overwhelmed by shyness. She quickly turned around and said loudly to the palace maids, who were struggling to hold back their laughter: "You all hurry and prepare breakfast!"
As he was nearing the main hall, he suddenly heard the sound of alarms ringing throughout the city. The unique summoning method of the Holy Maiden's Celestial City informed him that the city was under attack from external forces
However, those six palms were utterly ineffective against the girl in green, and in almost an instant, she had already closed in on Long Ninglan.
Xiao Yin and Hu Ran gently kicked Long Xiang'er’s leg under the table, then deliberately placed their right hand on their forehead and gently stroked it. Long Xiang'er was puzzled, suddenly realizing it was the very spot where he had just kissed her. Upon seeing Xiao Yin wink at her, her face immediately turned red. Lowering her head, she softly said: "You..." Could it be that he knew everything just now?
After a quarter of an hour, Long Xiaoxiao slowly flew back to the city wall. As soon as she landed, her face was pale, and she spat out a mouthful of blood, collapsing heavily to the ground. Long Ninglan knew that she must have been injured by the green dragon and had barely managed to return. Immediately, she hurriedly administered spiritual medicine for Long Xiaoxiao to take.
Long Xiaoxiao's complexion was icy cold as she said: "It is the haze and smoke of shadows."
Xiao Yin held the jade pendant against his chest, on which the character "和" was inscribed. This was the only item he could use to search for his origins while wandering outside. He bowed three times to Long Ninglan, then activated the "Ling Kong Xu" movement technique and leaped out of the Holy Maiden Heavenly City through the gap.
Xiao Yin said: "If it were not for the city lord injuring that dark magic user, the green dragon, in its haste to heal him, would have likely brought great disaster to the Holy Maiden Tian City."
Xiao Yin admired her composure in the face of such a situation, while also realizing that these skeletons were of no concern to her. With a sense of reassurance, Shu and the librarian stood behind her
Xiao Yin and Long Ninglan were utterly astonished, unable to believe that the other party was actually a green dragon in disguise, and moreover referred to that dark mage as Yun Lang. Xiao Yin immediately understood that the other party was shocked by the token of the purple dragon, and inwardly exclaimed "That was close"
Long Xiang'er blushed all the way to her neck and thought to herself: So he doesn't like me drawing on his face; I will definitely not do it again in the future
She changed the subject and said, "Xiao He, how should I reward you this time?"
Long Ninglan took a step back and said softly, "Little sister, this Holy Maiden Heavenly City has a barrier. How did you get in here?"
The maidens guarding the city had rarely witnessed such a spectacle, and they were taken aback. At the center of the city stood a lady in an orange-yellow celestial robe, who was none other than the city lord, Long Ninglan. She suddenly turned her head, smiled, and glanced at Xiao Yin, saying: "Why hasn't Xiang'er painted on your face today?"
Long Ninglan felt as if the world had completely lost its vitality. The girl before her possessed a power that could rival mountains and seas. With a single leap, akin to that of a dragon, she had not yet arrived, yet Long Ninglan already felt suffocated. Startled, she realized that even the three great Saint Dragon Warriors did not exude such an aura. In that moment, she unleashed all her strength, delivering six consecutive palm strikes, while her body was already retreating in mid-air.
Accompanied by the sounds of warblers and swallows, several young women rushed into the room. The original girl whispered, "Be gentle." Her voice was soft and tender, and then she lightly pointed at Xiao Yinh and said, "This is the fainting point, rendering you completely immobile." There was a hint of pride in her words.
Someone among the other women chuckled and said, "Little princess, you always tease Xiao He every morning. Naturally, when he wakes up, he will settle accounts with you."
She held the item, which was precisely the purple scale that Liu Fengxu had seized from Zilong eight years ago. After Liu Fengxu was imprisoned, she inadvertently mentioned the matter of killing Zilong. Xiao Yin and found it quite interesting, so he asked Liu Fengxu for the purple scale, which she naturally gave him. Who would have thought that it would come in handy at this moment
Long Ninglan gently patted Long Xianger's head and said, "It's not a matter of life and death." She nodded to Xiao Yin and said, "You may act freely outside." With a wave of her hands, she had already opened a gap in the barrier of the Holy Maiden's Heavenly City.
In the Holy Maiden Heavenly City, everyone has the surname Long, and the little princess ranks third, named Long Xiang'er. Upon hearing Xiao Yin calling her, she immediately responded, "Mm."
Long Ninglan smiled gently and said, "Xiaoxiao, to catch a thief, first catch the leader. You go and take care of that dark magic user."
The young girl approached gracefully, her beauty exquisite; there is a poem that describes her: "Clouds fall, swallows depart, the moon is bright and the flowers fragrant. With a fragrant waist and deep eyes, her steps are delicate and her lips warm." She entered the room softly, her beautiful eyes shimmering. First, she cautiously and gently touched Xiao Yinhua's hand, and upon finding that Xiao Yinhua had no reaction, she softly said to those outside: "You all may come in."
On the Dragon Sky Continent, every individual has been bound to a storage ring from a young age through a blood oath. Unless the owner is severely injured and unable to move, it is impossible for others to steal from it. The higher one's cultivation level, the more items can be stored within the ring. At this moment, others also took out some treasures as parting gifts, among which the most precious was the "Fire Jade Ring" given by Huangfu Duan. This ring allows the user to be unafraid of ordinary fire magic and also enables the casting of low-level fire spells, perfectly compensating for the shortcomings of Xiao Yin, who does not know magic.
Seeing Long Xiang'er rarely lose her temper, the several palace maids behind her became flustered. A girl in blue hurriedly said, "If the little princess does not like it, this servant will immediately redo it."
The little princess ran out of the room in a panic, feeling her heart racing incessantly. She hurried to the flowerbed, pretending to admire the flowers. At that moment, the blossoms were radiant and striking, yet they did not catch her eye at all. In her heart, she longed for the palace maids to bring her porridge immediately, but at the same time, she wished they would never come. This conflicting emotion left her usually clear mind in a state of confusion
Long Xiang'er picked up the towel from the water, secretly placed the medication inside, and then went to wipe Xiao Yinhé's face. It was the first time Xiao Yinhé was personally attended to by Xiang'er, and in a flustered manner, he said: "I can do it myself"
When the palace maid saw that there was still a smile at the corner of her mouth, she naturally understood that she was not truly angry, and thus said: "What does the little princess want to have for Xiao He?"
"He dares." The little princess stuck out her tongue. She was probably around fifteen or sixteen years old, exceptionally delicate in appearance, with a sweet voice. In her every gesture, there was an air of elegance. She softly said, "How about we draw orchids on Xiao He's face today?"
Long Ninglan smiled gently, took out a token from her storage ring, and said: "This is the city lord's token of the Holy Maiden Heavenly City. There are some outer city disciples in the Holy Maiden Heavenly City; seeing this token is like seeing me. You may command them as you wish. When the time comes, you only need to use the special gesture of the Holy Maiden Heavenly City to verify your identity"
Xiao Yin then said: "Actually, I usually think of you ... ... "
Long Xiaoxiao discovered that the girl in green was unable to move under her energy lock. Knowing that the opponent's martial arts skills were not high, she felt reassured and responded with a sound, then flew through the air.
Xiao Yin took a bite of the Nine-Treasure Fragrant Porridge and said, "It smells so good. Did Sister Yu'er make this today?" He turned to look at the palace maid behind him and then said, "Thank you, Sister Yu'er."
Xiao Yin was taken aback and said, "I ... ..." He couldn't help but blush when his innermost thoughts were exposed.
Xiao Yin felt a strong allure emanating from behind her.
Xiao Yin and Zao had already changed their positions using the Royal Huangfu family's acupoint shifting technique before the little princess performed her acupoint sealing. At this moment, he secretly found it amusing but remained composed. Although this little princess was usually playful and often teased him, she would inevitably seek to please him afterward. Whenever she had something precious, she would certainly share it with him. The two often discussed poetry together, and when they reached a delightful point, they would exchange smiles, finding immense joy in each other's company. His playful nature had not faded, so he naturally allowed the little princess to tease him.
At that moment, a sudden shout from Xiao Yin rang out: "Be careful, City Lord." She had already rushed ahead of Long Ninglan, lunging towards the girl in green.
Xiao Yin, who had just received a kiss from Long Xiang'er, felt an inexplicable joy in his heart at this moment, and thus smiled without speaking
As the gust of wind passed, Long Ninglan gave a cold smile and said, "Miss, your acting is quite impressive." At that moment, the girl in green let out a cold snort and suddenly spun around like a dragon, then lunged fiercely towards Long Ninglan
Xiao Yin and Yi Zheng were taken aback. It was Long Ninglan who continued, "You have learned quite a few martial skills from the masters on Longtian Continent, but you still lack some experience. You should go out and travel, and undergo some real combat situations."
Xiao Yin knelt down and said, "Thank you, City Lord"
"Where did I bully him?" Long Xiang'er pouted and said, "Mother, I also want to go out and accompany Xiao He."
The girl in the green dress held the purple scales, her hands trembling, and asked, "Where did you obtain this?"
Long Ninglan sighed and said: "You have made a correct judgment. If it were not for Xiaoxiao not injuring that mage, the consequences would indeed be unpredictable. However, a dragon is the god of the Dragon Heaven Continent, yet it is surprisingly subdued by a human, even referring to that person as Yunlang..."
Long Ninglan said with a faint smile: "You are the only man in the city, so it is only natural that the little princess has taken a liking to you. You must not let her down in the future." She suddenly sighed softly: "Time flies like an arrow, and I have grown old..."
At that moment, a chilling voice suddenly echoed: "The Holy Maiden's Heavenly City is nothing remarkable."
"It is not allowed." Long Ninglan turned to Xiao Yin and said, "Since the Green Dragon has already arrived, I cannot leave the Holy Maiden's Heavenly City. When you go out, be sure to gather more information about the Green Dragon and the Purple Dragon." After she finished speaking, she called out, "Juer." A maid walked in from outside, and Long Ninglan said, "Juer, take Xiao He to the rear hall to have a look."
Long Xiang'er smiled sweetly: "I was actually going to draw a big turtle." Suddenly, she remembered that Xiao Yin had once said he didn't like her drawing, and her heart jolted unexpectedly
The maidens of the Holy Maiden's Sky City are adorned in lightweight armor, exuding grace and elegance. They have undergone rigorous training, and every movement they make appears exceptionally fluid. At this moment, the maidens wave their hands in unison, unleashing hundreds of beams of red light that strike heavily upon the necromancers.
Long Ninglan said with a smile, "Fortunately, you are the Sacred Body of Sound. This time, it was thanks to you; otherwise, the Holy Maiden's Heavenly City would have been destroyed in an instant"
Long Ninglan gently brushed with both hands, and Xiao Yinhé felt a support under his knees, making it impossible for him to kneel down.
Xiao Yin was momentarily astonished. The Holy Maiden's Heavenly City is one of the four great mysterious places, completely undetectable from the outside, so how could there be an attack? He immediately activated the special flying technique of the Nangong family, soaring into the air without the need for magic, able to rise a full yard from the ground. In an instant, Xiao Yin shot towards the city gate like lightning. His flying speed was no less than that of wind-based flight techniques, and in less than half a tea time, he had already reached the city gate
Long Ninglan said with a smile that seemed not quite a smile: "Are you worried about me and the books?"
That's good. A few girls smiled sweetly and said, "It's only because he sleeps too soundly, being teased by us every day without even realizing it."
At this moment, the injured Xiao Yin lay diagonally on the ground. In a moment of desperation, he suddenly threw out an object from his storage ring with lightning speed. It shimmered with purple light and flew towards the girl in green.
The girl in green suddenly changed her expression, her hands shook, and a faint sound emerged. In an instant, the wind surged violently, and a fierce gale swept up, rushing towards Long Ninglan. Xiao Yin, being the first to bear the brunt, was heavily struck and sent flying. Fortunately, the girl in green aimed at Long Ninglan, so he only experienced a minor setback from the wind's force, sustaining just a slight injury.
Long Ninglan's smile was like the blooming of a begonia, causing Xiao Yin's heart to tremble. However, in recent days, he had nearly cultivated a state of tranquility, which is why his expression appeared serene.
In this enchanting scene of the early morning, Xiao Yin was lying in bed, circulating his true essence, when he suddenly heard the sound of the door moving. Listening closely, he discerned that the footsteps were very light and familiar, realizing it was the little princess. He felt a moment of clarity and immediately pretended to be asleep
After having breakfast, Xiao Yinhé walked out of the room and crossed the garden path, surrounded by blooming flowers, dazzling in their brilliance. The ground was covered with a layer of jade-like smoothness, adorned by magic. If an ordinary person were to suddenly arrive here, they might well think it was paradise. At each entrance of the courtyard stood a palace maid. These maids were either delicate, beautiful, or possessed an elegant demeanor. Xiao Yinhé was very familiar with these maids, calling out "Sister Fang" and "Sister Yue" incessantly along the way, and the maids all smiled at him with gentle expressions. These maids were either delicate, beautiful, or possessed an elegant demeanor. Xiao Yinhé was very familiar with these maids, calling out "Sister Fang" and "Sister Yue" incessantly along the way, and the maids all smiled at him with gentle expressions
Long Xiaoxiao, however, remained unmoved. The girl in green felt waves of murderous intent approaching her, and she began to feel increasingly suffocated. Suddenly, her eyes turned red, and she said to Long Ninglan, "Sister..." Before she could finish her sentence, her eyes revealed boundless fear and sorrow.
Then the little princess said: "I must draw a turtle today, and I will not give you any medicine at noon."
Over the course of two years, Liu Fengxu has refined three types of treasures using the Purple Dragon's inner elixir, resulting in the creation of forty-nine dew drops under the garden tree. These drops can instantly heal any new or old wounds and also enhance one's formidable power. Liu Fengxu and others have each consumed one drop, leading to a significant increase in their cultivation level
The blush on Long Xiang'er’s face had not yet faded, and another wave of redness arose. She shyly asked, "Is that so?" In her life, she had only seen Xiao Yin and one other man; the two had grown up together. Recently, as she gradually began to mature, she felt a difference between her body and Xiao Yin's. She always felt particularly happy when she was with Xiao Yin. Naturally intelligent, she often pondered and would only draw on his face, leading her to deduce a reason: it seemed she wanted to use this method to get closer to him. Once this thought arose, her heart raced incessantly. Naturally intelligent, she often pondered and would only draw on his face, leading her to deduce a reason: it seemed she wanted to use this method to get closer to him. Once this thought arose, her heart raced incessantly.
The skeletons were densely packed at the mountainside, while the Holy Maiden's Celestial City emitted a purple glow, making it difficult for them to advance even a step. Long Ninglan smiled and said, "This light magic can last for forty-nine days. I wonder how you will deal with the Holy Maiden's Celestial City." As she spoke, not only her eyes were smiling, but even her waist and hands were subtly smiling.
At this moment, he was seventeen years old, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, dressed in ordinary pajamas, yet exuding an ethereal quality. His expression was languid, with a hint of a serene smile at the corners of his mouth, seemingly calming the surrounding air. At this moment, he had, in an imperceptible way, begun to allow his sacred sound body to guide the environment around him.
The girl in green hesitated for a moment, and just then, a sudden exclamation came from afar. The girl's expression changed dramatically as she exclaimed, "Yun Lang!" In an instant, a figure shot out from the purple barrier, suddenly transforming into a green dragon, measuring about three to four zhang in length, and was already pouncing towards the source of the sound.
Liu Feng smiled faintly and handed out a bottle of elixirs from the window, saying: "These ten dew-drops from the garden are all invaluable; you must handle them with care"
Among the several palace maids, one smiled gently and said: "Little Princess, will you still have your lotus seed porridge made for you today?"
Long Xiang'er chuckled softly. After Xiao Yin wiped the orchid from her face, the two of them walked together to the dining table. Several palace maids stood behind them.
Xiao Yin then realized that his every move could not escape the notice of the city lord. At that moment, the worries he had been harboring were completely dispelled, and he respectfully said: "Yes. However, if that green dragon comes again, the city lord should..."
The palace maids arrived late, and the little princess wiped her face with the dew from the flower petals, feeling that her face was no longer hot. Only then did she enter the room. She wanted to remove the orchids from Xiao Yin's face, but she was afraid that the maids would become suspicious and notice her unusual behavior, so she had no choice but to wake Xiao Yin by tapping on her acupoints as usual.
She waited for a long time, realizing that Xiao Yin and she were no longer speaking. After calculating the time, she figured that those palace maids had probably finished preparing breakfast. Suddenly, she kissed Xiao Yin on the forehead and hurriedly ran away.
Xiao Yin felt a strange dizziness as his whole body trembled, his face burning intensely. He heard Long Xiang'er’s footsteps receding, and when he opened his eyes, he suddenly felt a wave of sweetness.
Xiao Yin and Gong Li were far inferior to Long Ninglan. At this moment, that object should not have had any effect on the other party. However, the girl in green hurriedly withdrew, gripping the item tightly, and had already retreated seven or eight steps.
Then Long Xiang'er suddenly felt unwell, placed her chopsticks heavily on the table, and said, "The porridge is not good today"
Xiao Yin and her heart were filled with wonder, yet she maintained a faint smile on her face and said nothing at that moment
The little princess pouted and said, "I don't care." However, her heart stirred slightly, as if she had thought of something, and a blush appeared on her face. Afraid of drawing others' attention, she hurriedly lowered her head to grind the ink.
At that moment, Long Ninglan, aware of the warning from the sound, was taken aback by the immense power of the wind. People soared into the air, swaying like willow catkins in the breeze. She utilized the swaying to dissipate the force of the wind, yet did not retreat in the slightest.
The palace maids strained to hold back their laughter, appearing exceptionally pained, as if they were following a royal decree to leave. Their laughter echoed from a distance as they exited the courtyard. The little princess, her face flushed, pointed at Xiao Yin and said: "It's all your fault, you big bad egg, making me the subject of their laughter"
Descending the mountain, Xiao Yin glanced back at the Holy Maiden Heavenly City, shrouded in mist, and then leaped away.
The little princess brought over the ink and brush, and her small hand gently caressed Xiao Yinge's face. Although Xiao Yinge was wearing a mask, she could still feel the softness of that hand. The little princess lightly drew on Xiao Yinge's face while softly saying: "With arched brows and graceful posture, delicate hands sketch the heart of a beauty." After she finished speaking, she suddenly smiled sweetly
Xiao Yin and Dun were taken aback, and quickly said ambiguously: "Xiang'er"
"Xiang'er, don't be so mischievous. Xiao He needs to leave the city for some matters these days, so please do not bully him during this time," Long Ninglan said with a smile.
Xiao Yin felt a sweet sensation in his heart. Just now, he had heard the little princess reciting poetry, and he continued in his mind: "A thousand miles away, my brows grow thin; I await your arrival at night, listening to the wind chimes." This poem is "Thoughts of the Wind Chime" by Nangong Yin, depicting the intimate joys and deep longing between Nangong Yin and Chu Li'er. The intimate joys—Xiao Yin's heart skipped a beat, and upon hearing the little princess express her concern for him, he felt an overwhelming warmth.
Long Xiang'er softly said: "How are you?"
Then: "Using the power of the dark envoy, offer the skeleton as a sacrifice to the Temple of Death, allowing the Holy Light to serve as the medium for resurrection, arise, necromancer!"
Long Xiang'er took the bowl, took a bite, and when she looked up, she saw Xiao Yin and Zheng smiling at her, which made her too shy to lift her head again. She quickly finished the porridge, stood up, turned around, and ran away. It was not until she had run quite a distance that her sweet and cheerful laughter suddenly echoed.
Long Ninglan was aware of the charm of her smile, and upon seeing Xiao Yin's indifferent expression, she secretly approved. At that moment, she suddenly drew a circle with her right index finger, and a rainbow appeared above her head, breaking through the circle into the void. Almost simultaneously, the entire Holy Maiden's Heavenly City castle emitted a strong purple light halo, and countless skeletons caught in the halo tilted and fell down in disarray
Wherever this shadowy mist spreads, it will be engulfed in darkness for an extended period. Even if light magic is cast, it cannot dispel it unless the caster is harmed. In the darkness, one can see at most five meters ahead.
Xiao Yin then said: "Xiang'er, the porridge is very delicious, let's eat together." He pushed his bowl over.
At this moment, Long Ninglan was filled with despair and no longer offered any resistance
Although Long Ninglan is nearing forty, her appearance resembles that of a girl in her twenties. When she smiles, she reveals an infinite charm, leaving Xiao Yin utterly captivated. At this moment, seeing Long Ninglan express genuine emotions, he cannot help but say: "The city lord is forever young"
The little princess was taken aback, almost shouting, but then realized that Xiao Yin was no longer moving. She guessed that he was talking in his sleep, and her heart settled. She then tapped Xiao Yin and the book on the forehead and said: "Did you not say last month that when you marry a wife in the future, you must be careful and absolutely must not marry a Tyrannosaurus Rex? What does that mean?"
At this moment, Long Ninglan has come to believe that she is merely an ordinary little girl. It is precisely because of this belief that she is able to be transported here without being affected by the barrier. She steps forward to take the hand of the girl in green.
Then Long Ninglan smiled charmingly and said, "Is it an old friend from the Haiyun Kingdom?" Her voice echoed far away.
Returning to the main hall, Long Ninglan examined Long Xiaoxiao's injuries and found that her life force was not extinguished, which reassured her greatly. She turned around and, with a strange expression, asked Xiao Yinhui: "How did you know that the Green Dragon would ambush me?"
The little princess set down her pen, counting on her fingers: "Five, six... nine days, hmm, today I will make nine treasures fragrant porridge." She turned back to Xiao Yin and Tian Tian with a smile and said, "You are in luck; I prepare your favorite food every day." Then she murmured to herself, "With this good intention of mine, painting you an orchid will settle our debts to each other."
Xiao Yin also knew that taking more than two would actually reduce the effectiveness, so he immediately placed the items into the storage ring
The girl in the green dress let out a sigh of relief and said, "That older sister just closed her eyes, and I was rendered unable to move. How impressive that is"
"Change it every day, lest he might not like it." The little princess suddenly came to her senses and said with a pout, "What about my little harmony?" She shot a glance at the palace maid.
The palace maids, upon seeing the orchid, found it exceptionally delicate; however, when it was imprinted on Xiao Yinhé's face, it appeared particularly strange, causing them to cover their mouths and laugh, wondering what expression Xiao Yinhé would have upon waking and seeing himself in the mirror. The little princess, having completed this proud work, was in high spirits and said: "Usually, Xiao He teases me; today, I might as well draw a turtle on the other side of his face. This would truly be a remarkable spectacle."
Xiao Yin and Xin were taken aback, not expecting that a casual remark made that day would be remembered by the little princess. On that day, the little princess was indeed angry with him, so he simply stammered a bit and pretended to fall into a deep sleep.
Xiao Yin felt a jolt in his heart, unable to speak. Long Ninglan suddenly walked over to him and gently stroked his hair: "Do you really like the little princess?"
The palace maids laughed so hard that they bent over. Xiao Yin and Xin knew that things were not looking good, as the ink used by the little princess was specially made, diluted with medicine only at noon each time. If a turtle appeared on her face, it would surely add to the amusement. At that moment, he gently turned over and mumbled, "How have I teased you?"
At this moment, the little princess had picked up a pen and was drawing on his face; he felt an overwhelming warmth in that instant. The little princess drew quickly, and after finishing on his face, she let out a long sigh and said, "Today I drew the best; Mother will surely appreciate it." It turned out that although the little princess was usually quiet, she particularly enjoyed teasing Xiao Yinhui. Initially, the city lord scolded the little princess a bit, but seeing that Xiao Yinhui was not angry, he eventually became accustomed to their playful antics.
The girl in the green dress hurriedly waved her hand and said, "Sister, I truly am not a bad person." She was locked in place by Long Xiaoxiao's aura, appearing completely unable to move. Her voice, filled with sorrow, unexpectedly evoked a sense of pity in Xiao Yin.
The pale chrysanthemums bloom, and the butterflies smile charmingly amidst the fragrant flowers, which exude a subtle aroma. In this early morning, a love-stricken butterfly finally resolves to express its feelings to the female butterfly, yet it stammers and ultimately cannot find the words. The female butterfly, in a fit of pique, turns away from him, but her small hand has gently rested on the love-stricken butterfly's wing. The love-stricken butterfly, filled with happiness, is about to take flight, firmly holding onto the female butterfly's hand without letting go.
Suddenly, those necromancers exploded, and a thick haze enveloped the entire sky above the Holy Maiden City.
Xiao Yin then said: "At that moment, I sensed a strange sound emanating from her. Although she did not display any murderous intent, I found it utterly inconceivable for such a girl to appear out of nowhere."
Xiao Yinhé expressed his gratitude to everyone, feeling reluctant to part. That evening, after organizing his belongings, he bid farewell to Long Ninglan. Long Xianger's eyes brimmed with tears as she held onto Xiao Yinhé's hand, unwilling to let go. Xiao Yinhé also found it hard to part with Long Xianger, but in the end, he steeled his heart and said goodbye.
Looking outside, Xiao Yin and Chi were taken aback. It turned out that countless skeletons were moving towards the city gate from outside the city. Although the hillside was steep, it could not hinder the sea of skeletons employing their tactical approach. The tens of thousands of skeletons overlapped one another, creating a grand and imposing sight.