novelraw Chapter 1003 - 549: Cannot Be Told
Chapter 1003 - 549: Cannot Be Told
The nearest city is somewhat distant from here, and the wilderness is not peaceful. Therefore, ordinary people would certainly not linger at this time; the forest is very quiet now. She and Huangfuming walked a long way before seeing one or two figures.
This kind of scene is beautiful but not something regular folks are lucky enough to witness. The path of cultivation, though rugged and difficult, ultimately offers countless joys unimaginable to mortals.
They strolled casually through the forest.
The distance between the maple trees was initially spacious, and stepping forward on the mountain full of red leaves, apart from the sound of the wind, there was only the rustle of leaves underfoot, making the mountain forest even more tranquil.
Huangfuming suddenly asked, "Well, have you been feeling better?"
Ning Xiaoxian’s expression changed slightly, and she looked down at him, "How did you know I’m not happy?"
Huangfuming curled his lips and said, "I just know." Even if she smiled, the smile never reached her eyes. He was accustomed to seeing a variety of faces in the prefecture, so how could he not read one’s thoughts?
She pressed her lips together, feeling a warmth in her heart. Besides Changtian, there was someone else in this world who cared about her happiness? Even she herself had started to gradually become indifferent.
Huangfuming picked up a perfectly-shaped red leaf, crushed it in his hands, and slowly tore it into pieces while speaking non-stop, "Sister, do you really have a beloved?"
She was taken aback, "Who did you hear this from?"
"The white bird that sent me back last time, he said you are his mistress, but he also has another master." Huangfuming asked her, "Is he telling the truth?"
Ning Xiaoxian felt a bit dazed. Is this the maple forest, not the peach blossom forest? In just three days, three people have asked her such questions.
"True," she replied briefly.
He coughed, "Then he—I mean, my future brother-in-law, what kind of person is he, is he good to you?"
She looked down and saw his youthful bright smile and his innocent face.
"He is amazing, very strong. At least in my heart, no one can compare. He is also very good to me." Ning Xiaoxian narrowed her eyes slightly, recalling the silent figure in the God Demon Prison who had been sitting for a long time. She added emphatically, "I think you will see him very soon."
Huangfuming turned to scrutinize her. Today she wore a white robe with dark patterns of intertwined branches, with blue trim at the cuffs and collar. Her robe was very wide, covering all her curves. Only when the wind blew did her slender figure become faintly visible. The last ray of the sunset fell on her face, giving the porcelain-like fair skin a hint of blush, though her eye color was too deep, and the light could not reach her eyes.
At that moment, he suddenly had the illusion that this woman beside him might soar away with the wind, never to be seen again.
The scene before them was drenched in the intense blood-like hue of the sunlight filtering through the expansive maple forest, looking strangely ominous!
Huangfuming couldn’t help but shiver, suddenly regretting bringing her here. He tugged on Ning Xiaoxian’s sleeve, rasping, "Let’s go back."
The beauty of the sunset is always fleeting. As they spoke, the sun had already sunk into the West Mountain, leaving behind the last ray of light that vanished from the world.
He actually initiated the request to go back, which surprised Ning Xiaoxian; she was also more than willing.
She casually cast a glance ahead, "Alright, let’s go back..." but suddenly her gaze froze, and the last two words were swallowed down. Huangfuming noticed that her speech was clearly unfinished, and quickly turned his head to find her staring at a spot not far ahead.
By now, the two had reached the depth of the maple forest, where a waterfall descended, splashing countless crystalline water droplets into the pool below, causing the boulders beside the water to tremble. The sound of the water here was like thunder.
Something was amiss ahead. Ning Xiaoxian squinted her eyes. Moments ago, a fierce wind swept through, causing all the nearby large trees to bow frequently. Yet, why did only this small cluster of trees, tens of meters away, remain motionless, as if unaffected by the wind? She no longer walked leisurely but, rather, employed her divine skills to move forward lightly. Her movements were like a flowing river gliding over a green mountain; not a single leaf rustled beneath her feet.
She walked forward like this for over a dozen steps, and suddenly stopped.
Huangfuming knew something was off but remained silent. Subsequently, he saw Ning Xiaoxian turn around and lift him up once more.
"What are you doing?" He disliked this position, voicing his protest silently. Alas, if only he had learned the divine skill of sound transmission earlier.
She used sound transmission, "Little Ghost, can you sneak into a barrier?"
Huangfuming gazed at her blankly, recalling how he also snuck into a barrier the other day when entering her dwelling, and then nodded. A barrier ahead? In such a remote wilderness, someone had set up a barrier? Seems like there’s something interesting; his blood boiled with excitement.
"Can you take someone in?" With her cultivation, breaking the barrier ahead wouldn’t be difficult, but it would inevitably alert those inside, unlike Huangfuming, who could enter silently.
He nodded again, then murmured something softly with his lips, as if chanting spells, before taking her hand.
"Is this enough?"
Huangfuming gave her a smile, pointing forward and waving his hand, signaling her to move ahead.
She held Huangfuming’s hand and walked forward slowly, indeed feeling a slight chill as though passing through a water curtain, effortlessly moving through the barrier. She was slightly surprised by Huangfuming’s remarkable skills. If he becomes stronger, he could infiltrate many Immortal Sect and Demon Sect’s forbidden lands.
Without alerting anyone, intermittent sounds came from ahead, unclear, as if someone was injured and moaning. Ning Xiaoxian circulated her divine power on her hand, making Huangfuming feel enveloped by a deep, mellow force, isolating him from the outside world. Despite his young age, he was knowledgeable and knew she was masking his presence completely with her power, preventing others from discovering his whereabouts.
After all, he was only a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Without her help, he could not hide his presence before high-level immortal cultivators.
This level of skill in controlling divine skills and power was quite precise.
After concealing his aura, Ning Xiaoxian again took his hand and walked briskly forward. Though fast, their feet didn’t touch the ground, making no sound.
The sounds ahead became more distinct, and Ning Xiaoxian suddenly froze together with Huangfuming.
In the maple forest after nightfall, there are wild mandarin ducks here! Ning Xiaoxian felt her cheeks burn as if they were on fire. If she were alone hearing this, it wouldn’t matter, as she was already used to it. But now, she was holding a young boy in her hand!
Does this count as leading children astray?
She abruptly turned to leave, but the grabbed Huangfuming couldn’t be moved. Lowering her gaze, she saw the boy staring in awe.
She gave a low shout, "Huangfuming, let’s go!"
These rare sights aren’t encountered every day! Huangfuming swallowed his saliva, wanting to stay and listen a bit more, glancing up to see her face flushed too, yet her almond-shaped eyes widened with slight anger. He couldn’t help but stick out his tongue, suddenly realizing how soft yet hot her hand gripping his was.
Unwillingly, he followed her out.
Huangfuming swallowed his saliva, his face finally flushed, and distracted, he almost bumped into Ning Xiaoxian’s back, realizing they had stopped.
The whispers and movements continued in the dense forest, and Huangfuming noticed Ning Xiaoxian turn around. Her eyes were filled with disbelief, and she quickly moved towards the edge of the forest! He couldn’t resist curling his lips in discontent—was this not a case of the officials banning fire while forbidding the masses from lighting lamps?
The voice of the woman speaking earlier was extremely familiar! Ning Xiaoxian moved forward over ten meters, hid behind a big tree, and finally saw the scene before her:
By the pool, there was a small clearing hidden among short shrubs. The soft, dry yellow grass still appeared dense, and at that moment, it was covered with a large, luxurious white bear skin. A couple was there.
Even if the light was dim, he would never mistake this beautiful face!
She couldn’t believe it in her dreams; how could this woman be here, showing such an expression!
How is it her? With such status, how can she be with a wild man here?
The woman’s figure was quite good! Huangfuming found her captivating yet devoted some attention to inspect Ning Xiaoxian, noticing she was performing a gesture she’d never done before, especially as a feminine act: she tightly covered her mouth, showing immense shock. Then she grabbed Huangfuming, spun around, and quickly left, leaving those sounds behind.
Only after they used Huangfuming’s ability to exit the barrier did he ask, "Do you know those two people?" She was pulling his hand, seemingly forgetting to let go, and he could feel the force of her grip was strong, evidently distressed.
Ning Xiaoxian didn’t answer, her face flushed while faintly mixed with iron-blue, anger slightly sparking in her eyes. (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)