Chapter 389: Xiao Yichen?

Gu Rongjin said.

Qilin: "It's already this late; let's just stroll around nearby. The Departing River here emits blue light at night, it's very beautiful!"

He suggested.

"Good! Let's just look at the Departing River!"

The two little rascals were very interested, immediately cheering and jumping with joy.

Upon reaching the Departing River, the blue water surface lying between the two mountain peaks surged with waves; the mighty Departing River flowing eastward was vast and magnificent!

Anyone seeing such a magnificent sight for the first time would be awestruck; Mu Yuanzhi's view was all splendid, the Departing River under the moonlight like a fairyland, dreamy and elusive.

Standing by the railing, she could feel the vast misty waves rushing toward her; the water's aura made one feel refreshed and delighted, as if she were in the splendid heavenly river.

"How beautiful!"

"Yes, it's beautiful!" Gu Rongjin beside her said, looking at Mu Yuanzhi.

In the reflection of the blue river water, Mu Yuanzhi's face became distorted, the water light shimmering; the beauty and the scenery complemented each other perfectly.

Mu Yuanzhi noticed Gu Rongjin's gaze, turned her head to look at him, and smiled: "I meant the river water."

"The same, I can't tell whether the scenery or the person is more beautiful." Gu Rongjin gazed deeply at his wife.

Mu Yuanzhi had originally been annoyed at his teasing, but upon closely seeing his dreamlike, illusory face under the moonlight and river light, she instantly understood him.

"Indeed, I can't tell either."

As if bewitched, Mu Yuanzhi unconsciously moved closer to him.

Love deepened to the point of being unable to pull away; the two embraced and kissed in the night, seeming to have forgotten where they were, as if only each other remained in the world.

Gu Yuetong and Mu Yuemo were well-behaved; they had long since not disturbed their parents' lovemaking, running off to play with their little uncle.

Qilin with one hand dragged one, fixing them to sit on the railing, and together with the children admired the night river's scenery.

"Master, why is the river water blue?" Curious treasure Mu Yuemo tilted her little head and asked Qilin.

Qilin explained: "Because there are colored plants beneath the river and light refraction, during the dry season the blue is especially prominent, so the river water you see is blue."

Mu Yuemo nodded, but a bit disappointed: "I thought it was inherently blue, and wanted to bring some back."

Gu Yuetong, however, said: "But it's very beautiful! Beauty is enough! At least let us feast our eyes!"

"That's right, beauty is enough! Let's come back here next time to see!" Mu Yuemo cheered up again.

Because the Departing River here is truly too beautiful, famous far and wide, many people come here for its reputation; especially now, it being the first day of the lunar new year, people from all over have come even more, the banks on both sides are packed with people, everyone captivated by such scenery.

Qilin, while enjoying the scenery, also dared not be careless, after all Mu Yuanzhi had just encountered A Zi; to prevent the people of Cold Dew Village from taking advantage of the chaos to cause trouble, after all, he heightened vigilance.

"Yuan Yan, don't suddenly leave."

Qilin reminded the monk.

Monk: "Rest assured, I will protect you, patron Qilin."

"No need, you must watch over my two precious little disciples!" Qilin argued.

"They're the same."

"Where are they the same?"

Gu Yuetong began to yawn at this moment; the children were obviously tired and sleepy, one yawn spread to two, Mu Yuemo and Qilin also felt sleepy and followed with yawns.

"Sleepy? Shall we go back?" Qilin lowered his head to ask the two little beans.

The little beans nodded; they had played all day today, they were indeed tired.

"Senior sister! The children are tired, let's go back." Qilin shouted to Mu Yuanzhi not far away.

Mu Yuanzhi nodded: "Okay."

She was also a bit tired; tonight she had great fun, for the first time spending New Year in Juechen Valley, it gave her a unique feeling.

Gu Rongjin stretched: "Let's head back!"

The group left chatting and laughing; behind them, a pair of gloomy eyes watched them, silently observing from a dark corner.

Gu Rongjin glanced sideways behind him, paid no special heed, but remained vigilant.

No matter who is hiding in the dark, one cannot be careless.

"What's wrong, Rongjin?" Mu Yuanzhi asked Gu Rongjin, whose expression had a momentary change.

"It's nothing, let's go."

"There must be something."

Mu Yuanzhi turned back; she saw nothing, yet felt someone was spying on them.

This feeling was strong and familiar, reminding her of Xiao Yichen!

But Xiao Yichen has been exiled; it's impossible for him to be here.

But Qilin also said that the people he sent out to investigate have not returned any news……

"It's fine, don't let it affect your mood; even if the sky falls, your husband will hold it up for you!" Gu Rongjin put his arm around Mu Yuanzhi's shoulders and walked forward.

Hearing their conversation, Qilin asked the monk: "Did you discover anything down in the valley tonight?"

Monk: "Your outpost has a problem; go back and check it thoroughly."

"Do you think there's a traitor on the mountain?" Qilin lowered his voice further.

The monk gave a slight nod.

Qilin: "Who is lurking behind, do you have any leads?"

That gaze was too intense; Qilin also noticed it.

"Do you think the monk has opened his heavenly eye?"

"If it weren't for dragging the two children, I'd go catch them now!" Qilin gritted his teeth.

Monk: "Don't rush; a fox will always reveal its tail, let it hide a bit longer; in the game of cat catching mouse, the initiative lies with the cat."

Qilin could only do that; they should try not to get separated, and must protect the two children well.

"Master!"

Yueyun's voice came through the crowd.

Qilin followed the sound and saw Yueyun coming over with several outer-sect senior brothers and sisters, with Qiao Chu following behind.

"How coincidental, your obedient disciples have all come." The monk smiled slyly.

Qilin only paid attention to Yueyun and the others, failing to notice the monk's subtle expression.

"Master!"

Outer-sect disciples are always more humble and polite; upon seeing Qilin, they observe especially thorough etiquette and dare not meet his gaze directly.

Whenever this happens, Qilin wonders if he is being a bit too stern.

But as Valley Master, he cannot be lax, or he won't be able to suppress the crowd.

Qilin lowered his voice: "You also came down the mountain to play?"

"Senior Sister invited us to come down to the valley to play, so we obeyed."

The leader, an older outer-sect disciple, replied.

This person looks older than Qilin, yet is extremely respectful toward him; when speaking and making the bow, his arms are almost lifted above his head.

Qilin has a deep impression of him, because this person—whom he wishes to promote to an inner disciple—is named Fang Wu, a native of Juechen Valley town, and quite talented.

"It's also good to relax a bit for the Spring Festival, but it's already so late; we should head back." Qilin said.

Upon hearing this, Yueyun hurriedly stepped in front of Fang Wu and said, "But we've just met with Master; if we leave now, won't we miss watching the fireworks together?"