Chapter 406: Demon Cloud Fruit

As for the reason Fu Hanxiu left, there are countless rumors.

Xu Kong Gongzi kept his eyes fixed on Ye Qingran, missing none of her slightest reaction.

The Holy Maiden has coveted the Emperor Sovereign on the summit of the Hunt for Deer for a long time.

Even the vast Western Extremity, only the Holy Maiden is qualified to stand beside the Emperor Sovereign.

Other women are either tools for the Emperor Sovereign to satisfy his desires or tools for continuing his lineage.

Only the Holy Maiden alone has both name and share!

He firmly believes that Ye Qingran is merely one among the countless women coveting the Emperor Sovereign.

If she learns that the Emperor Sovereign has abandoned her and their sons, and rushes back to the summit of the Hunt for Deer for another woman, she would surely collapse, wouldn't she?

"Ye Qingran, do you know why the Emperor Sovereign is so eager to return to the summit of the Hunt for Deer?" Xu Kong Gongzi squinted, his smile hiding a hint of cruelty.

"The Emperor Sovereign is returning because he will discuss marriage with the Holy Maiden!"

Xu Kong Gongzi's voice suddenly rose in pitch.

"Indeed, the Western Extremity Shengyu is about to host an unparalleled grand wedding! The Emperor Sovereign at the summit of the Hunt for Deer is about to take our Wuji Hall's Holy Maiden Luo Qingcheng as his lady!"

Everyone was astonished, their gazes at Ye Qingran instantly filled with sympathy.

Ye Qingran bore the Emperor Sovereign two children, bore six years of scorn, and after finally being recognized by the Emperor Sovereign, she thought her hardships had ended, only to find the Emperor Sovereign about to marry someone else!

How can Ye Qingran's fate be so tragic?

Ye Qingran felt a slight chill in her heart.

Although reason told her that Xu Kong Gongzi's words were not trustworthy.

Yet, Fu Hanxiu's sudden departure without notice is an indisputable fact, and an inexplicable sense of loss rose in her heart.

Nevertheless, no matter how painful she felt inside, her face remained calm and unruffled.

She lifted her eyebrows at Xu Kong Gongzi, "Is that so? Then at that time, I will certainly present a grand gift!"

Xu Kong Gongzi's brow furrowed.

Why does Ye Qingran react like this?

Shouldn't she be heartbroken?

He observed for a long while, seeing no trace of negative emotion on her face, and his expression darkened.

"If the Holy Envoy has finished speaking, let's leave quickly; it's affecting our Qin Ge's business."

Ye Qingran made a beckoning gesture.

Xu Kong Gongzi gritted his teeth in resentment. As a dignified Holy Envoy of Wuji Hall, where else would he not be treated with respect?

When has he ever encountered such a situation before?

"Ye Qingran, wait for me!"

Xu Kong Gongzi, seething inside, flung his sleeve and left abruptly.

Mu Qingrou cast a glance at Ye Qingran, then reluctantly followed Xu Kong Gongzi as they departed.

"Our boss has returned; today all dishes at Qin Ge are fifty percent off."

Before Xu Kong Gongzi and his party could go far, Shopkeeper Zhu's loud voice rang out.

Xu Kong Gongzi's group grew increasingly grim.

The diners erupted in thunderous applause.

As for diners without a reservation today, they could only look on with envy.

Qin Ge's fifty-percent discount is only for the opening and this time; who knows when the next will be!

Meanwhile, in a tavern in the city

Yun Zhi lay on the bed, her complexion slightly pallid.

"Child, my child..."

She murmured in her dream, gently shaking her head, her brows tightly knit.

"Give me back my child..."

"Child!"

Startled awake, Yun Zhi sat up, a thin sweat beading on her forehead.

"Xiao Chen, my child! Ye Qingran, why did you snatch my child!"

Even though the Soul-Attracting Pearl had already proven Xiao Chen was not her child, Yun Zhi still refused to accept the fact.

Suddenly...

Her eyes seemed filled with poured ink, pitch black, looking especially terrifying.

And she seemed as if she had lost her soul.

A voice rang out in the room.

"Yun Zhi, Xiao Chen is your child, Ye Qingran is your enemy!"

"Since you cannot have it, then destroy!"

"Kill him, and you can be together!"

The voice was sharp and hoarse, like a demon's whisper.

It carried a bewitching lure that made one lose oneself.

Moments later, the inkiness in Yun Zhi's eyes faded, and she regained clarity.

"Yes, since you cannot have it, then destroy! Child, mother will not let anyone take you from my side!"

Determination flashed in Yun Zhi's eyes as she stood up...

After Xu Kong Gongzi left Qin Ge, Mu Qingrou seized the opportunity to embellish a slew of slanders about Ye Qingran.

"Xu Kong Gongzi, this Ye Qingran has always been so excessive; she never even considered Wuji Hall!"

"She once slandered Wuji Hall, saying Wuji Hall's existence is utterly meaningless!"

"She even dared to say that even the Hall Master was nothing in her eyes!"

"I don't know whether it was Mu Qingrou's accusation that had taken effect or something else, but Xu Kong Gongzi abruptly stopped, lowering his eyes to gaze at Mu Qingrou."

"Ye Qingran really has no spiritual root?"

"Mu Qingrou froze, 'Exactly.'"

"Xu Kong Gongzi curled his lip, 'You don't hate Ye Qingran? I'll give you a chance to get revenge—do you want it?'"

"Mu Qingrou's eyes lit up, she nodded eagerly, 'Yes!'"

"Xu Kong Gongzi stretched out his right hand, and a red fruit quickly appeared in his palm."

"This is a Magic Cloud Fruit."

"The Magic Cloud Fruit is an extremely rare spiritual fruit."

"This Magic Cloud Fruit was given to him by the Holy Maiden."

"The Holy Maiden had said that Ye Qingran lacked a spiritual root, yet she was also an alchemist, so she surely knew how to restore a spiritual root—by concocting pills."

"In the pill recipe for restoring spiritual roots, there are three extremely rare spiritual plants, and the Magic Cloud Fruit is one of them."

"Ye Qingran must be desperate for such a Magic Cloud Fruit, right?"

"Xu Kong Gongzi thought of a plan, and immediately smiled evilly."

"Anyone who dares to offend him, Xu Kong Gongzi, had better prepare to bear his wrath!"

"Mu Qingrou stared, dumbfounded."

"Xu Kong Gongzi told Mu Qingrou his plan, then handed the Magic Cloud Fruit to her."

"Ting Yu Xuan"

'"Little Master, do you still have any fruit brought from Mo Yuan?" Xiao Huihui said, the spiritual fruit from Mo Yuan had made it picky, and it couldn't get used to the fruit here.'

"Mo Xiaohu thought for a moment, 'You've eaten them all!'"

'"Little Master, think again—I remember you hid some to stop me from stealing them!" Xiao Huihui fluttered its wings.'

"After being reminded by Xiao Huihui, Mo Xiaohu seemed to recall that indeed there was such a thing."

"He searched his space and indeed found a large fruit basket filled with colorful spiritual fruits, all picked from Mo Yuan, each juicy and fresh as when just plucked."

'"I want to eat that red fruit."'

"Mo Xiaohu knew which fruit Xiao Huihui meant, but he couldn't recall its name."

"Anyway, this red fruit is tastier than the other fruits."

"Mo Xiaohu grabbed a handful to give Xiao Huihui to eat."

"Because his hands were too small, even after straining to grab a handful, he could only get one."

"If Ye Qingran were present, she would surely recognize it—this red fruit is the Magic Cloud Fruit she has been searching for!"