Mo Xiaoji suddenly felt a sense of achievement, stealing away a man loved by a thousand people was not something just anyone could do.
Although it seems like he likes to eat people, oh! Let’s not think about that for now, I must… must… transform him properly.
The beautiful morning sunlight quietly spilled onto the two embracing people. Mo Xiaoji felt like she was in a dream, so unreal, yet so beautiful that it made her feel happy.
Cloud Sleeve, who had been standing silently at the palace entrance, let tears slide down her cheek. Her dress fluttered, and her thin body looked even more fragile. She kept stepping back, kept stepping back, and then turned to leave.
What else could she ask for? Hasn’t she always known that the person he loved was her? What else could she ask for? Cloud Sleeve caressed her belly; she would no longer have any expectations.
Mo Xiaoji truly didn’t expect the wizard to actually leave with her.
Rising from the bed, she simply groomed herself. He smiled broadly, holding Mo Xiaoji’s hand, and summoned all the servants and white-clothed women of Black Wood Mountain.
Mo Xiaoji didn’t know that Black Wood Mountain had so many servants and white-clothed women.
They stared at Mo Xiaoji standing next to the wizard, their eyes filled with hatred, wishing to devour her flesh and gnaw her bones.
The Wizard and Mo Xiaoji
They had accompanied the wizard through hundreds of years, and the wizard had given them life and endless glory. The wizard had become a part of their bodies. But since this woman arrived, the wizard had completely changed.
They had never seen the wizard smile at them like this before, never seen him so gentle. The wizard had become so unfamiliar that he even made them feel panic, and all of this was caused by the woman beside him.
Flower King deeply regretted that she should have killed her the moment she entered the valley to eliminate future troubles.
Mo Xiaoji trembled under everyone’s malicious gazes.
She tightly held the wizard’s hand, half of her body hidden behind him.
The wizard comforted Mo Xiaoji, gently embracing her shoulders, and smiled softly: “Don’t be afraid. I’m here; they won’t hurt you.”
Mo Xiaoji nodded, but still felt a deep terror towards these servants and white-clothed women.
The wizard scanned everyone: “Today, I’ve gathered everyone to announce something. I will temporarily leave Black Wood Mountain for a while. Everyone must protect Black Wood Mountain. Without my order, no one is allowed to take a single step, or I will make their soul scatter. Is that clear?”
Despite their many doubts, the white-clothed women and servants respectfully answered: “Understood, Wizard.”
The servants and white-clothed women exchanged glances, unsure why the wizard would suddenly leave Black Wood Mountain.
The wizard hadn’t stepped out of Black Wood Mountain for thousands of years. Why was he suddenly leaving? This made the servants tremble with fear.
Their lives belonged to the wizard, and they were under his protection. What would they be without him?
But they didn’t dare to ask, as the wizard was like a god to them.
In the past, the wizard’s methods were cruel. Anyone who slightly displeased him would be immediately subjected to torture. Thus, they both feared and respected him.
The reason for the wizard’s departure might only be known by Cloud Sleeve, but she could only pretend to know nothing.
Lord of the Underworld
If the wizard knew that the woman with him that day was not Mo Xiaoji but her, she believed he would definitely kill her.
She lowered her head, silent.
Flower King, known for his volatile temper, would never dare to act out in front of the wizard. Knowing that Cloud Sleeve was always with the wizard, he approached her and whispered: “Miss Cloud Sleeve, do you know where the wizard is going?”
Cloud Sleeve shook her head.
Flower King persisted: “Miss Cloud Sleeve, you’ve always been with the wizard. You must know something. This concerns the lives of everyone in Black Wood Mountain. You can’t pretend to know nothing.”
Cloud Sleeve still shook her head, not saying a word.
Cloud Mo looked puzzled beside her.
Perhaps sensing the servants’ and white-clothed women’s panic, the wizard smiled faintly: “Don’t worry. Although I’m leaving Black Wood Mountain, I will still step forward for any of your matters.”
Hearing the wizard’s promise, everyone felt slightly reassured, but fear still lingered on their faces.
They all connected the wizard’s departure with Mo Xiaoji.
To them, Mo Xiaoji was a disaster.
“From now on, Cloud Sleeve will temporarily manage Black Wood Mountain. Everyone must treat her as they would treat me.”
They could only obey respectfully, though they were not entirely convinced.
Mo Xiaoji searched through the crowd, looking for the Lord of the Underworld.
To her disappointment, he was not there. He had long left Black Wood Mountain after hearing from Cloud Sleeve that the wizard seemed to have fallen for Mo Xiaoji and had left her in the Purple Flower Garden.
Hearing Cloud Sleeve’s words, the Lord of the Underworld was shocked. He could hardly believe his ears. His master had fallen for Mo Xiaoji? How could this be? But seeing Cloud Sleeve’s cold laugh, and remembering he had vaguely seen Mo Xiaoji’s figure in the Purple Flower Garden one night, he had no choice but to believe it.
But he still believed that there must be some hidden information, but he did not have the courage to question the master.
Wizard
He knew the wizard’s temperament too well; if he was not careful, his own life might be lost.
So, he did not dare to act rashly and left Black Wood Mountain first.
Mo Xiaoji did not see the King of the Underworld and was disappointed, but she was even happier that she could finally leave this place.
The wizard waved his hand, and everyone dispersed.
The wizard held Mo Xiaoji’s hand and tightly embraced her: “For you, I am willing to do anything, even if it means death, I will… have no regrets.”
Afterward, the wizard had someone pack some clothes and silver.
In Black Wood Mountain, silver was useless, but in the secular world, it was indispensable.
The wizard could naturally go without food for months, but Mo Xiaoji could not; she would be hungry if she missed a meal.
The wizard did not bring any maids or servants. He carried Mo Xiaoji onto the carriage, which had thick cushions. Mo Xiaoji was truly touched by the wizard’s thoughtfulness.
The wizard sat on the shaft and personally served as the coachman.
The servants and the white-robed woman all had tears in their eyes, watching their god-like man willingly become a coachman for a mortal woman. Many people were seething with anger, wishing to kill Mo Xiaoji immediately.
Yun Xiu looked at the smile at the corner of the wizard’s mouth and felt a bitter smile creep into her heart. This is love! For the person one loves, one can give up everything, even willingly becoming a coachman.
As the carriage got farther from Black Wood Mountain, Mo Xiaoji could hardly believe it.
The wizard smiled and held her hand, his face sweet, tightly embracing Mo Xiaoji.
As the wizard’s carriage passed through the dense forest, two people suddenly emerged from behind the trees, watching the carriage with disbelief.
“Your Majesty, do you believe it? That person is my master, the cold and ruthless Wizard.”
The prince turned back coldly, his eyes fixed on the King of the Underworld: “Can’t the King of the Underworld see? Didn’t you see how sweetly the wizard was smiling? I am truly happy for the wizard, finding the woman he likes.”
