Published: February 25, 2025
The stars were dim, the moon was hazy, and the flickering fireflies illuminated the night sky.
As the chaos unfolded, the atmosphere was thick with tension and an ominous sense of dread enveloped the city.
In the City Lord's Mansion, Sima Fei'er watched the commotion with a worried expression. She turned to Linghu Chong, who had just returned from his training.
"Do you think they will really find him?" Sima Fei'er asked anxiously.
Linghu Chong sighed, his gaze distant. "Tan Yun is resourceful. He might evade them, but they won't give up easily."
Meanwhile, in the shadows of the Abandoned City, Tan Yun moved stealthily, his heart racing. He knew that the immortal army was after him, and the stakes had never been higher.
"Why did it come to this?" Tan Yun muttered to himself, frustration boiling within. "I just wanted to live peacefully."
Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of him — the Mysterious Woman in Black. Her eyes glinted with an eerie light as she spoke, "You need to leave this city now, Tan Yun. They won't stop until they have your blood."
Tan Yun's mind raced. "But where can I go? The entire city is crawling with their forces!"
The Mysterious Woman in Black stepped closer, her voice low and urgent. "I can help you, but you must trust me. The xuan yuan immortal city is your only chance for survival."
Tan Yun hesitated, weighing his options. He had heard tales about the xuan yuan immortal city — a place of refuge, but also one filled with its own dangers.
"Alright," he finally agreed, "but I need to gather my things first."
"There's no time! You must come with me now!" she insisted, grabbing his wrist with surprising strength.
As they fled into the night, the sounds of chaos echoed behind them. The hunt for Tan Yun had begun, and he knew he had to act quickly to escape his pursuers.
At this moment, in a room decorated for a daughter, stood a girl of unparalleled beauty, shy and delicate.
Her eyes were a dead gray color; who else could it be but Sima Fei'er?
“Miss, Miss, the young deputy city lord is looking for you again!” At this time, a maid joyfully ran into the boudoir.
“Where is he?” A hint of joy flashed in Sima Fei'er's beautiful eyes.
“He's on the first floor,” the maid giggled, “Miss, I think the young deputy city lord truly likes you, coming to see you every few days.”
Sima Fei'er smiled softly but said nothing, leaving her boudoir with the maid and arriving in the grand hall on the first floor.
In the hall stood a young man of extraordinary demeanor, named Linghu Chong, now a powerful figure at the seventh level of the emperor sage realm.
During the twenty-plus years since Sima Fei'er left Xuan Yuan Immortal City, she had progressed to the third stage of the emperor sage realm.
The reason for her rapid advancement was entirely due to Linghu Chong's contributions.
Ever since she entered the Abandoned City, Linghu Chong had fallen in love with her at first sight, providing her with plenty of superior imperial human pills and imperial king dan.
Coupled with Linghu Chong's meticulous care, Sima Fei'er's heart gradually succumbed.
The saying “One should enjoy life to the fullest” was perfectly applicable to Sima Fei'er.
“Fei'er pays her respects to the young deputy city lord.” Sima Fei'er smiled gracefully and bowed.
Linghu Chong said affectionately, “Miss Fei'er, there's no need for such formality.”
“I came tonight to discuss something with you.”
Sima Fei'er replied, “You may speak.”
“I…” Linghu Chong spoke earnestly, “I have loved you for a long time, and I wish to marry you.”
Sima Fei'er's cheeks turned crimson, her heart sweet as honey; after a moment of hesitation, she nodded gently and whispered, “I am willing.”
“Hahaha, that's wonderful!” Linghu Chong, overwhelmed with excitement, suddenly hugged Sima Fei'er.
As Sima Fei'er's heart raced, her pupils suddenly constricted when a purple beam of light shot in from outside the pavilion, transforming into a middle-aged man with a big beard clad in a purple robe.