Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 388 After the Storm

At this moment.

Jing Yichun slowly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with doting affection. He gently shook his head and said with a smile:

"You silly girl, your words are as sweet as honey, you always know how to make this old man happy..."

In fact, it was Qi Yuji who had been begging him for help so urgently, and her pitiful appearance had touched Jing Yichun's heart.

Furthermore, he inherently cherishes talent and has always shown great favor to promising younger generations...

Therefore, he spoke without hesitation and defused the turmoil in the city.

But when he asked Qi Yuji why she was helping 'Li Musu' so much, Qi Yuji smiled mysteriously and refused to say.

Seeing this, Jing Yichun stopped asking. He knew that everyone had their own little secrets, and since Qi Yuji didn't want to talk about it, he wouldn't force her.

In his mind, it was obvious which was more important: a prodigy recognized by the King of Lamps or the mere Yu family.

In his view, this is also a kind of investment, to befriend a young person who is very likely to become a top performer in the future.

Who knows, it might bring unexpected benefits to Yuanyang Tower in the future...

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The storm passed quietly, like smoke in the wind.

The city instantly returned to its previous liveliness and prosperity, as if nothing had ever happened.

In an instant, the sound of gongs and drums filled the air, and the exciting drumbeats were like the beating of war drums, stirring people's hearts.

The cheerful gong sounds were crisp and melodious, as if announcing the joy of the moment to the world.

The monks, dressed in colorful robes, strolled through the streets and alleys, their faces beaming with happy smiles.

Fireworks burst into bloom in the sky, each dazzling burst like a blossoming flower, instantly illuminating the entire night sky.

Red like fire, pink like the sunset, purple like a dream... all kinds of colors intertwine to form a beautiful picture.

The city is ablaze with lights, each exquisite lantern casting a soft glow that transforms the entire city into a dreamlike spectacle.

The shops on both sides of the street were brightly decorated and bustling with activity.

People gathered around, enjoying various delicacies and watching wonderful performances...

Laughter and cheers echoed in every corner of the city, adding to the grandeur of the city and making people feel as if they were in a joyful fairyland.

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at this time.

Li Qingyuan and Su Yaoyue gracefully descended from the sky to the ground, their figures as light as swallows, and then successfully reunited with the three, including the old ox.

However, Yue Qinghuan looked like a child who had made a mistake, with her head slightly lowered, her eyes darting around, and she seemed a little afraid to look at Su Yaoyue.

After all, it was because of her that Li Qingyuan and Su Yaoyue were forced to be separated for the time being, and she felt very embarrassed.

Su Yaoyue was also holding back her anger, her pretty face slightly cold, and she deliberately ignored Yue Qinghuan;

He simply chatted idly with Li Qingyuan and the old ox, mostly about what had just happened and the bustling scene in Menggui City.

This put Li Qingyuan in the middle, making her extremely embarrassed.

He glanced at Yue Qinghuan's pitiful look, then at Su Yaoyue's sullen expression...

His hands unconsciously scratched his ears and cheeks, his mind racing, racking his brains for a way to resolve this delicate and awkward situation.

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Time flows by quietly like a babbling brook.

The group strolled leisurely along the bustling streets of Dream City.

Shops lined both sides of the street, displaying a dazzling array of goods. Pedestrians thronged the streets, and laughter echoed in every corner.

Soon, they arrived at a restaurant.

The restaurant has a simple and elegant exterior, with flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted rafters, exuding a classic charm.

Stepping into the restaurant, it was bustling with noise, as lively as a market, with endless discussions, as if a heated debate was underway.

A burly man with a full beard, while gulping down a drink, shouted:

"Did you hear that?"

"That performance just now was absolutely spectacular!"

"That kid named Li Musu, I don't know where he came from, actually dared to go against the Yu family, and even got the Second Elder of Yuanyang Tower to step in, he's really audacious!"

A thin, small man with shifty eyes leaned over and said mysteriously:

"Hey, you know what, that Li Musu looks so young, but he's actually quite capable."

"I heard he gained the approval of the Nine-Turn Glazed Palace Lamp. This Lamp King is no ordinary treasure. To win its favor, this kid is sure to have a bright future!"

......

A richly dressed, arrogant young man curled his lip in disdain and said sarcastically:

"Pshaw, what do you mean by 'promising future'? I think he just got lucky."

"The Yu family is one of the top aristocratic families in Menggui City, with immense power and deep roots."

"He's offended the Yu family, so just wait for their revenge. He probably won't even know how he died!"

"..."

Li Qingyuan listened to these discussions and felt both amused and exasperated.

Unexpectedly, he became the topic of conversation for everyone, and these topics all revolved around him.

The group listened for a while, then found the discussions rather dull.

Those words contained embellishments, exaggerations, and some were even completely fabricated.

So they spent a lot of money to book a private room, hoping for some peace and quiet.

......

On their way to the private room, they heard some truly outrageous remarks.

A man with a pointed snout and shifty eyes lowered his voice and said mysteriously:

"do you know?"

"I heard that Li Musu, the winner of the Lantern King title, is not actually a young lad at all, but a powerful expert at the Imperial Heaven Realm who has been hiding his identity!"

"He deliberately played dumb to deceive others, just to stir up trouble in Dream City and achieve his ulterior motives!"

A man standing nearby, his face filled with astonishment and his eyes wide, chimed in:

"Wow, it's actually a Heavenly Emperor Realm expert!"

"Such a person is someone who stands at the very top of the cultivation world!"

"No wonder he gained the King of Lamps' approval and could rival the Yu family. It seems that Dream City is about to undergo a major upheaval!"

"..."

Upon hearing these outrageous words, Li Qingyuan couldn't help but twitch her lips slightly, inwardly cursing:

"These people have such vivid imaginations! They can actually come up with such bizarre stories..."

He just smiled helplessly and didn't say anything more before following the others into the private room.

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In the private room.

The warm yellow light gently falls, creating a cozy and tranquil atmosphere.

Su Yaoyue, like a delicate flower, sat gracefully beside Li Qingyuan.

Her clear, bright eyes shone like stars, sparkling with curiosity and shyness.

She turned slightly to the side, stretched out her fair, white hand, as delicate as a scallion, and gently poked Li Qingyuan's arm.

Then she leaned closer to him, lowered her voice, and whispered with a hint of coquettishness and anticipation:

"Hey, Junior Uncle, what does Li Musu mean?"

Li Qingyuan slowly turned her head, her gaze gently falling on Su Yaoyue, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned, outlining a warm smile.

However, he did not answer.

Seeing this, Su Yaoyue became even more curious, grabbed Li Qingyuan's arm and shook it, while urgently saying:

"Junior Uncle, I've been thinking about this for a long time, and I'm really itching to know what to do. Stop keeping me in suspense."

Seeing this, Li Qingyuan could only say softly:

"Hmm... that's what you mean."

"Don't you already have a vague answer in your heart?"

"Yes, that's right."

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Upon hearing this, Su Yaoyue's beautiful eyes widened immediately.

Her cheeks immediately flushed red, like the sunset on the horizon.

The blush spread from her cheeks to her ears, making her appear even more charming and beautiful beyond compare.

She lowered her head slightly, her hands unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, her eyes filled with shyness and joy.

Looking at her like this, Li Qingyuan's smile grew even stronger.

He felt that the atmosphere at this moment was so beautiful, and the tacit understanding and affection between him and Su Yaoyue;

Like a glass of fine wine, it intoxicates you; it feels wonderful, and the whole world seems to become incredibly sweet.

Li Qingyuan was so engrossed in it that he forgot all about home; one could even say he was thoroughly enjoying himself.

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