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Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Today was supposed to be Lian Suiâs coming-of-age ceremony.
Fortunately, the ceremony was already completed. Lian Sui was officially an adult.
The elder arranged everything, orderly as ever. He asked everyone to move away from the tree of life.
These dark sorcerers came for the source of life. This place wasnât safe.
The elder took the dark sorcerers away. Ming Shu went back to the palace with Lian Sui.
The next day, Lian Sui was led away by the fairies. They said that the elder had something to discuss with him.
The fairies tried to evade Ming Shu due to her identity as a dark sorcerer.
When they sent her food, they would place it at her door before running away.
Ming Shu: â...â
I wonât eat you!
Lian Sui came back in the afternoon.
âWhat happened? Did something go wrong?â
Lian Sui hugged her tiredly. He said in a soft voice, âThey used forbidden magic to close the globe of invulnerability temporarily.â
There were many kinds of forbidden magic.
Most of them came from dark sorcerers.
Hence, it wasnât surprising that such magic existed.
The other party might come back to get the source of life again.
Lian Sui didnât ask about leaving the fairy forest.
The dark sorcerers were sent away by the elder. It was said that he sent them to the Light Sanctuary. At the same time, he asked the Light Sanctuary for help.
The elder was probably busy so he didnât come to find Ming Shu.
Ming Shu went to the tree of life twice. However, she was discovered by the fairies guarding it.
She didnât do anything so the fairies just stopped her and prevented her from going close to the tree.
...
âWake up.â
Lian Sui shook Ming Shu awake.
She reached out and hugged him. âWhatâs the matter? Why are you waking me up in the middle of the night?â
Lian Sui lay in her arms and blushed. He whispered, âThe people from the Light Sanctuary will arrive tomorrow. If they find out that youâre a dark sorcerer, youâll be in trouble. Letâs leave this place tonight.â
âElope?â Ming Shu replied.
âWhat is elope?â Lian Sui was puzzled.
â...Nothing. Are you leaving now?â Running away in the middle of the night seemed quite exhilarating.
Lian Sui didnât probe further. He nodded slowly. âYes.â
Then, he raised his head carefully and asked, âAre you fine with this plan?â
Ming Shuâs gaze landed on his lips. She grabbed his chin and gave him a kiss. She smiled. âOf course, Your Highness.â
Lian Suiâs face turned even hotter. âDonât kiss me.â
Every time she kissed him, his heart would pound furiously.
âIâll give you a chance to repeat that sentence.â
Lian Sui: â...â
Lian Sui sat up. He changed the topic. âLetâs leave now.â
Ming Shu laughed silently. She got up slowly.
The fairies had heightened their security recently. Thus, it was a little troublesome for them to sneak out.
By the time they left the fairy forest, the sun had risen.
âWait.â
Ming Shu stopped Lian Sui.
âHuh?â Lian Sui looked at her curiously.
Ming Shu smiled at him. She called Little Beastie back and asked it to strengthen the globe of invulnerability around the fairy forest.
Little Beastie cursed as it did it.
After finishing his task, it ran away again.
It didnât want to watch the two-legged beasts flaunt their love.
Hmph!
âLetâs go.â Ming Shu held Lian Suiâs hand.
âOh.â
Lian Sui turned back. There was light in his eyes. He grabbed Ming Shuâs hand tightly.
...
A young lady wearing a black cloak walked on the busy street.
She wore a hood that concealed her face. At the same time, it hid the small fairy who was sitting on her shoulder.
The little fairy had golden hair. His hair almost covered his entire body.
He was looking around curiously.
Within the past two years, the Dark Sanctuary had become stronger. Dark sorcerers were on the rise. Members of the Magic Guild could be seen patrolling the streets.
Ming Shu stood in front of the noticeboard. There were many pictures stuck on it.
They were all pictures of dark sorcerers. The one with the highest ransom was Jiuyou, the hall master of the Dark Sanctuary.
Her picture was nowhere to be found. It was understandable since she hadnât appeared for two years.
Itâs time to reveal my true powers!
However, no one knew where the Dark Sanctuary was.
If she couldnât find the Dark Sanctuary, how could she usurp the throne?
Ming Shu decided to fill her stomach first.
Humans are not made of steel. They need to eat.
âJun Shang!â
Ming Shu jumped in fright. Which idiot shouted her name?
A man rushed toward her.
The man bent down and looked at her face, which was hidden under the hood. He exclaimed in surprise, âItâs really you! I thought I saw the wrong person.â
Ming Shu looked at the idiot and said, âQu Qingge?â
Qu Qinggeâs eyes lit up. âYou still remember me. Haha, I thought that youâd forgotten about me.â
Ming Shu smiled. âWhatâs the matter?â
Qu Qingge looked the same as before. He didnât seem angry that sheâd left him. He scratched his head and asked, âYou disappeared suddenly a few years ago. Did you manage to enter the fairy forest?â
âHave a guess.â
Qu Qingge: â...â
He guessed that she went in. His instinct told him this.
âIf thereâs nothing, Iâll go and have a meal first.â
âHey, wait. Let me treat you,â Qu Qingge replied hurriedly.
Ming Shu turned around sightly. She smiled brightly. âSure.â
â...â That was fast.
âThereâs a good restaurant over there. Let me bring you over.â Qu Qingge led the way.
Lian Sui poked Ming Shuâs face unhappily. âWhy did you smile at him?â
âItâs called manners.â
The little fairy seemed unhappy. âWell, donât smile at him so beautifully.â
He felt uncomfortable when she smiled at other people.
âWhy?â
â...Just donât do it!â The little fairy scoffed. âIf you smile at him so prettily again, Iâll not let you kiss me.â
Ming Shu: â...â
Last time, he didnât want her to kiss him. Now, he was using it to threaten her.
Youâre impressive!
Ming Shu retracted her âbeautifulâ smile. She wore a faint grin on her face.
Lian Sui seemed satisfied. He kissed her voluntarily. âYouâll only smile brightly at me from now on.â
âAre you asking for more?â Donât think that I wonât hit you just because youâre cute.
âHmph!â
â...â
The moment Ming Shu and Qu Qingge entered the restaurant, a petite young lady appeared and pushed Ming Shu away. She hugged Qu Qinggeâs elbow.
âMaster.â
The young lady looked at Ming Shu vigilantly as though she was afraid that Ming Shu would snatch Qu Qingge away.
âWhy did you come down?â Qu Qingge said anxiously. âDidnât I ask you to wait in the inn? You...â
Qu Qingge hurriedly took off his coat and placed it on the young lady.
It was obvious that the young lady was a fairy. Some people had already noticed her.
However, after realizing that she already had a master, they looked away in envy.
âI was worried about you,â the young lady said sweetly.
â...â Qu Qingge hurriedly asked the manager for a private room.