Chapter 936 - 922: Warmth
For a moment, the Spider Clan Leader and several elders’ faces turned from green to white.
They felt that the demon beasts had concealed a lot of things.
Possibly many things they could never imagine.
"I always felt that the transformation of Floating Light Cyan Creek Sea into the Endless Sea wasn’t just due to the cause of destruction; it might also be related to the demon beasts."
"Yes, it is said that during the Destruction Tribulation, a mysterious power appeared, which caused trouble for the giant beasts and the Dragon Clan and led to the disappearance of the Dragon Palace."
"Exactly, it is said that a long time ago, the Black Dragon King of the Dragon Clan was an immensely powerful being, possessing the strongest power. Logically, the Dragon Clan should have continued to flourish."
When it came to this, everyone fell silent.
They used to think that many things were related to the Destruction Tribulation, but now, thinking back, it might not be that simple.
But all the information and records about the Dragon Clan are gone, so no one knows exactly what happened then.
"Let’s not think about this anymore, let’s first let us Insect Clan leave here."
"Yes, the Barrier of the Nine Nether Forbidden Land has weakened; with more effort, the Barrier will break."
"Earlier, a few rays of light appeared, resembling Divine Light. Could it be the return of the Beast God?"
"That’s impossible!"
Hearing about the return of the Beast God, everyone’s faces turned pale.
They feared the return of the Animal Beastmen’s Twelve Beast Gods; at that time, the Insect Clan would only be suppressed, unable to do anything, let alone grab territory or use any Evil Technique to cultivate and enhance their power.
...
On the other side, in the Divine Domain Fragment World, after Su Muyao and Yun Qinglan killed Lin Xu, Su Muyao said, "What should we do? The Princess died here, and it will be difficult to explain to the Royal Family, right?"
Yun Qinglan gently tidied Su Muyao’s disheveled hair and clothes, speaking softly, "Don’t worry, I’ll handle it."
Considering Yun Qinglan’s identity, status, and abilities, even the Royal Family has to be cautious about some matters.
Su Muyao, somewhat uneasy, tugged at Yun Qinglan’s sleeve, "How about I accompany you?"
Yun Qinglan, with a gentle voice, held her hand, giving a soothing pat on her hand’s back, "It’s fine, I’ll be back soon."
Yun Qinglan did not want to expose Su Muyao.
He just wanted her to stay safely in the Priest Hall.
With protective powers here.
Su Muyao, meeting Yun Qinglan’s gentle and tolerant gaze, nodded and said, "Alright."
"Then I’ll wait for you to come back."
"Mm."
After Yun Qinglan arranged for someone to clean up and handle the scene and left with Lin Xu’s body, Su Muyao returned to her room.
She found some ingredients in the kitchen and began preparing food.
She felt that Yun Qinglan was too thin, and with the weather turning cold, she wanted to make some barbecue.
Since coming here, she had rarely eaten barbecue.
Earlier, when Xuan Che sent her to the Fox Clan, she had gathered quite a few spices in the mountain forest along the way.
All stored in the Space Bracelet.
The kitchen had fresh lamb, beef, pork, and other meats.
As if Yun Qinglan had just had someone prepare them.
She guessed that maybe while she was asleep, Yun Qinglan had someone prepare them.
It was just right for making skewers.
Su Muyao used her Wood Element Ability to create many wooden skewers, then cut and marinated the meat...
While marinating, she started making small pancakes with the dough.
That way, using the pancakes to wrap around the skewers would taste great.
Su Muyao liked eating this way.
...
When Yun Qinglan returned again, it was already dark.
Su Muyao had prepared everything.
She sat in the courtyard waiting, and when she saw Yun Qinglan returning, her eyes lit up, and she ran directly up to him, saying, "Yun, you’re back."
Listening to Su Muyao’s cheerful voice, Yun Qinglan’s heart melted completely.
He once felt that the Priest Hall was cold and quiet, but now, thinking that his wife was waiting for him to return, his heart was filled with endless longing.
Seeing his wife’s figure as soon as he returned, his heart warmed up.
The place where his wife was, was his home.
His empty heart felt as if it was suddenly filled with something, warmth spreading through his entire being.
Yun Qinglan naturally reached out and hugged Su Muyao, spinning her around twice.
"Yun, how did it go? Are you alright?"
When Yun Qinglan looked down, he could see the worry in her eyes, feel her concern for him.
"Mm, it’s fine; the matter has been resolved."
"Now, almost all the power in the Royal Family is concentrated in Jing Chu’s hands. Before he left, he explained a lot of things, so the Royal Family clans don’t care about Lin Xu’s life or death."
"Moreover, with the appearance of the Beast God, many of Lin Xu’s injuries were caused by the Beast God’s flames, and they dare not ask about it."
Su Muyao sighed in relief and said, "That’s good."
"Yun, you must be tired, right? I’ve made barbecue; we’ll have it tonight."
Upon hearing these words, Yun Qinglan’s eyes sparkled like water, with a look of anticipation.
He hadn’t had barbecue in a long time.
He missed that taste.
"Alright."
Su Muyao led Yun Qinglan to the kitchen in the back courtyard, where they sat down and roasted the marinated skewers on the iron mesh again, wrapping them in small pancakes when done.
"Wow, delicious."
Su Muyao hadn’t had barbecue in a long time either. With one bite, the warm temperature was just right, the charred fragrance exploding in the mouth.
The flavorful meat juices mixed with seasoning and the taste of the pancakes burst on the tip of the tongue, rich and flavorful, getting better the more you chewed.
Yun Qinglan watched Su Muyao with her cheeks puffed from eating and found her incredibly adorable.
His eyes were so soft they could drip water.
Plenty of skewers were still roasting on the iron mesh, slowly oozing shiny oil that dripped down the texture, landing in the red-hot charcoal briquette, sparking fine stars.
A soft "sizzle" was heard.
The aroma of meat exploded instantly, filling the entire room, wafting out into the courtyard.
The air filled with a rich, earthy fire smoke.
The cold aura on Yun Qinglan had long dissipated; under the candlelight, his eyes were gentle and warm like a spring breeze, or like melting ice and snow, full of warmth.
"Indeed, it’s delicious and fragrant."
Su Muyao said, "I made a lot, eat more."
"Alright." Yun Qinglan enjoyed the time spent with his wife like this.
It made all his fatigue dissipate, his heart becoming calm and peaceful.
Then Yun Qinglan roasted the meat, controlled the heat, prepared it, wrapped it in small pancakes, and handed it to Su Muyao.
Su Muyao ate plenty that night.
"Yun, I think I’m stuffed."
Su Muyao couldn’t help but rub her stomach.
But she felt very full and comfortable.
"As long as you’re satisfied."
Su Muyao smiled with curved eyebrows and said, "Yun, being with you is very relaxing, and eating also boosts my appetite, making me eat more without realizing it."
"I always remember some times from childhood."
Su Muyao later regained her childhood memories and realized she had stayed at Yun Mansion in Yunxiao City for a while during her childhood.
Back then, carefree, spoiled by the young Yun Qinglan.
Whatever she wanted to do, he would accompany her to do it, whatever she wanted to eat, he would find ways to get it for her.
Tender feelings stirred in Yun Qinglan’s eyes, "I also often think of those days."
He had been relying on those memories to sustain himself here for so long.
Otherwise, he felt he couldn’t have held on.
The two of them ate their meal, then sat quietly and talked for a long time.
After washing and bathing at night, cuddled in Yun Qinglan’s arms, Su Muyao could feel his warm breath.
Su Muyao said, "Yun, let me help you soothe the backlash of your beast power."
She felt the intense dark aura on him, all related to the backlash of beast power.
Yun Qinglan leaned over, holding her between his arms and the bed, looking at her deeply, "Alright."
Su Muyao was surprised, thinking that he was so persistent, having concerns, and that she would have to say a lot to persuade him, yet he agreed directly.
Yun Qinglan used to be afraid, not wanting to become the Beast God so soon.
But Lin Xu’s matter made him realize he must become the Beast God quickly to protect his wife better.