Chapter 716: That Mesmerizing Moonlight

The caravan of the Luo An Manor traveled southward.

After repelling Shen Shen Jinxiao, they encountered no further obstacles on the road, and the massive caravan swiftly headed toward the direction of Tian Shu Commandery.

However, although the journey proceeded smoothly, the atmosphere within the caravan was quite oppressive, because Jiang Jiang Qinge's condition had not been concealed; many knew she had only three months left. If the problem of the Burning Brightness Heart could not be resolved within three months, she would very likely perish.

Within the Luo An Manor, Jiang Jiang Qinge held an extremely special status. Even though Li Luo was now the rightful Lord of the Manor, sometimes when reporting, figures like Lei Zhang still habitually sought out Jiang Jiang Qinge first.

Therefore, if something truly happened to Jiang Jiang Qinge, it would inevitably be a heavy blow to the morale of the Luo An Manor.

During the next two days of travel, although Li Luo knew the atmosphere in the group was oppressive, he truly had no time to attend to it; all his time was spent by Jiang Jiang Qinge's side.

The night was like a curtain, dotted with stars, a scene of a brilliant galaxy.

The Luo An Manor's caravan was like a long dragon; lights ignited, and tents rose rapidly one by one, scattered throughout this forest like small white umbrellas.

Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge stood side by side atop a mountain peak, looking down at clusters of bonfires ignited below, with faint human voices drifting up.

"You are the backbone of the Luo An Manor. You have been too focused on me these past two days; you should also go comfort them. With the Luo An Manor relocating, people's hearts are wavering. You, as the Lord, can no longer be as casual as before." Jiang Jiang Qinge used her slender jade hand to brush away a strand of hair blown by the night breeze, then smiled at Li Luo.

Under the moonlight, Jiang Jiang Qinge appeared even more breathtakingly beautiful and otherworldly. Her porcelain-like face shimmered with a jade-like luster. The short cape behind her fluttered gently in the breeze. Moonlight covered her tall, exquisite figure, as if every curve radiated a perfect charm.

"You are in this state; how could I have the mood to care about others?"

Li Luo sighed and said, "The Luo An Manor is important, but not even a fraction as important as you."

"Do not be so despondent. When the cart reaches the mountain, there will always be a path. Isn't there still three months?" Jiang Jiang Qinge, surprisingly open-minded, comforted him instead.

"You make it sound so easy!"

Li Luo's voice grew heavy. He then glared at Jiang Jiang Qinge and angrily said, "I will not give you such an opportunity again. Next time, let me go first. This time, I should have used the second Li Li Tianwang Token to shatter the remaining three Marquis Platforms of that Shen Gou!"

These past two days, his heart had been filled with regret; he truly should not have let Jiang Jiang Qinge act back then.

"That still wouldn't work. If you ended up like this, with only three months to live..."

Jiang Jiang Qinge thought for a moment, then shook her head with a faint smile: "I would go mad."

"I am already nearly mad. You are being selfish." Li Luo looked expressionlessly at the girl who still seemed somewhat relieved.

In response to Li Luo's accusation, Jiang Jiang Qinge smiled like a blooming flower. Although her own state was very special, and her life force burned every moment, her smiles on her face had actually increased over these past two days.

"I have been thinking about your problem these past two days. I think, barring accidents, I should agree to Aunt Yun and go with her to the Outer Shenzhou. I will take you with me. There are countless powerful experts in the Inner Shenzhou; there must be a way to solve your problem." Li Luo sighed and said.

Although it was reluctant to leave Great Xia and the Luo An Manor, there was no choice; Jiang Jiang Qinge's problem was the most important.

Jiang Jiang Qinge's eyes shifted slightly as she said, "Then what about the Luo An Manor? If we both leave, it will be difficult for it to grow stronger."

"Let Sister Cai Wei manage it temporarily. We don't expect it to grow much; as long as it can preserve its name, that is enough. Besides, we will return in the future." Li Luo said.

Regarding Li Luo's decision, Jiang Jiang Qinge did not oppose it. Great Xia, after this change, would become quite chaotic. In a sense, if Li Luo wanted to pursue higher realms, perhaps he indeed needed a place with richer cultivation resources.

The Inner Shenzhou was undoubtedly a sacred land of cultivation in this world. Compared to the Inner Shenzhou like the Eastern Region Shenzhou and the Outer Shenzhou, those places were truly like remote, impoverished villages.

Jiang Jiang Qinge would not forget that Li Luo himself had a lifespan limit: the Five-Year Marquis.

To be precise, only four years remained... and Li Luo was currently at the Evil Palace Realm. There was still a gap of several levels before the Marquis Realm, so four years was indeed pressing.

Going to the Inner Shenzhou, with the support of the Li Li Tianwang lineage, Li Luo's path to the Marquis Realm would presumably be smoother.

"Now it seems we truly share the same plight. One can only endure for three months, the other has only four years to live. What a pair of bitter little lovers." Jiang Jiang Qinge said with some self-mockery.

"It is indeed too bitter, so I need a little sweetness to soothe my soul; otherwise, I feel I can't hold on." Li Luo nodded and said calmly.

Jiang Jiang Qinge was stunned, a bit unable to react. Before she could ask, she saw Li Luo suddenly reach out, grab her right hand, and then pull with sudden force.

Amidst her lingering confusion, Jiang Jiang Qinge was directly pulled into Li Luo's embrace.

"Sister Jiang Qinge, my heart is full of grief; I need a little sugar." Li Luo looked at the exquisite face right before his eyes, which appeared even more otherworldly and peerless under the moonlight. Without giving her time to regain her senses, he lowered his head slightly. His lips, carrying a Coarse and Heavy heat, covered Jiang Jiang Qinge's slightly upturned, rosy small mouth.

Jiang Jiang Qinge's slender body instantly stiffened. In the next moment, a flush of crimson surged onto her jade-white earlobes.

She never expected Li Luo to be so wild and bold this time.

He actually dared to ambush her directly.

The searing heat from his lips made her heart pound faster.

In her deep, clear golden eyes, Li Luo's handsome face was still reflected. The latter also had his eyes open. Their gazes met, and Jiang Jiang Qinge saw some emotions flowing deep within Li Luo's pupils.

It was fear and unease.

He was afraid.

Afraid that within three months he would be unable to find a solution to her Burning Brightness Heart.

Although he had appeared relatively stable on the surface these past two days, only now did Jiang Jiang Qinge realize how terrified his heart had truly been deep inside.

This fear was something he had not even felt during the previous Manor Sacrifice when the Regent attacked.

From this, one could see exactly how terrified she had made him this time.

A strong feeling of heartache surged within Jiang Jiang Qinge's heart. Then she raised her slender palm.

Seeing her raise her hand, Li Luo's body trembled. Reflexively, he quickly pulled back his mouth and stepped back, covering his face and shouting, "Don't hit my face!" Jiang Jiang Qinge was stunned, then a look of amusement mixed with annoyance appeared on her face. She then spoke in a cold voice: "Were you not so bold just now? Why are you afraid of being hit now?"

Li Luo wore an awkward smile. Just now, indeed, a surge of complex emotions had overwhelmed his heart, and impulse had rushed to his brain. He had almost forgotten Jiang Jiang Qinge's current state; she could truly slap him to death.

However... after so many years, he had finally kissed her fragrance tonight. Li Luo thought that even if he took a beating, it was actually not a loss.

Li Luo's gaze involuntarily returned to Jiang Jiang Qinge's rosy small mouth. His throat rolled. Although it had been too brief, the taste was like nectar and jade dew, leaving a long-lasting aftertaste.

Sensing Li Luo's gaze, a hint of shyness flashed through Jiang Jiang Qinge's eyes. But she, who was usually bold and sharp, did not want to show such a girlish side. Instead, she frowned and said, "Li Luo, how should I deal with you?"

Li Luo did not care at this moment. The price was worth it, so he said with reckless abandon: "Hit me then!"

Jiang Jiang Qinge snorted lightly, not standing on ceremony. Her slender jade hand directly grabbed Li Luo's collar, then pulled with force.

Li Luo felt his body jerked forward a step in surprise. In the next moment, a familiar, faint fragrance drifted into his nose. He saw Jiang Jiang Qinge rise slightly on her tiptoes.

A tender, cool sensation touched Li Luo's lips.

Jade is slightly cool; this is called Yinglang.

Li Luo's pupils instantly dilated. At such a close distance, he could even see the shy redness blooming on Jiang Jiang Qinge's snow-white skin. But that was her personality; even if her heart was shy, her actions remained so bold and sharp, completely unwilling to let Li Luo take the initiative.

Wild joy swept through Li Luo's heart like a storm.

Then, without the slightest hesitation, he extended both arms to tightly embrace the jade beauty's slender waist, responding to that shy initiative with a rough intensity.

Beneath a sky full of stars, this scene was so beautiful it took one's breath away.

At the foot of the mountain, Niu Niu Biaobiao, Xi Chan, Cai Wei and many others from House Luolan Mansion also sensed something and raised their heads, looking at the two slender figures pressed together on the mountain peak, and could not help but break into smiles.

Such a mood was so sweet that one could not bear to break it.

However, the breakers finally arrived uninvited.

Two streaks of flowing light at this moment tore through the sky from afar, appearing directly above the mountain peak.

Li Luo naturally sensed it too, and could only reluctantly release his lips, while Jiang Jiang Qinge, blushing and panting, buried her face in Li Luo's chest.

Li Luo raised his head, looked at the two figures in the sky, and let out a somewhat helpless sigh.

Of the two people in the sky, one was Vice Dean Suxin, whom he had parted with just two days ago, and the other gave Li Luo a slight surprise—she was also a mature, charming woman with long golden hair. Li Luo had seen her before: she was the dean of the academy's Material Refinement Hall, Ling Ling Zhaoying.

At this moment, Dean Ling Ling Zhaoying smiled as she looked at the two of them and said, "It seems we've come at a rather inopportune time."

Upon hearing this, Li Luo immediately nodded with great solemnity, as if in full agreement.

Vice Dean Suxin, however, gave a wry smile and said, "Do you think this bit of tenderness is more important, or saving Jiang Jiang Qinge's life?"

When Li Luo heard these words, his heart jolted violently, and his pupils suddenly dilated.

Then boundless wild joy surged forth like a tide.