The First Genocide's Grudge

  "The carriage is about to overturn, jump out with me!" Shang Liyou didn't have time to think much, rushed into the carriage, grabbed Xiaoxian with one hand and Lingfeng with the other, and jumped off the carriage!

  Three people rolled to a nearby grassy area in disarray, while the carriage and horse plunged off the cliff together!

  The three of them were almost frightened out of their wits, secretly thinking it was a narrow escape!

  Under the moonlight, Shang Liuyou looked at the 'Holy Girl' beside him, his sword-like eyebrows slightly furrowed, thinking: It's said that the Western Xia Holy Girl is as beautiful as a heavenly immortal, but this woman in front of me can't be called ugly, yet there's still some distance from the word "heavenly". Could the rumors have been exaggerated?

  Xiao Xian was afraid of being seen through by Shang Liyou, so she quickly picked up the red hat that had fallen to one side and covered Ling Feng's head with it. She bowed her head and said: "Thank you, young master, for saving me several times!"

  "It's just a small effort, miss, no need to be so polite! Let's hurry up and leave this place!" Shang Liyou knew that his brother's people must have been chasing after them from behind. If they didn't leave now, there would be another fierce battle.

  But at this time, it was pitch black everywhere, and being in an unfamiliar place, I had no idea which direction to go.

  "Where can we go now?" Xiaoxian wasn't worried about her own situation, she was worried about Mei'er just like Lingfeng.

  Shang Liyou thought for a moment, pointing to the forest in front of him: "I know that after passing through this forest, there is a Qingfeng Town. I heard that the Emperor of Shang has already sent someone to hurry to the town to welcome you. We can go there and wait!"

  These places are not unfamiliar to Shang Liuyong, after all, he has been wandering for so many years and has been to every place.

  "But we still want to go back..." Little Fairy thought of her master, she calculated that something had happened to him, but hated herself for not having enough magical power to calculate his current whereabouts, anxious to the point where she wanted to cry.

  "No way! Those assassins are after you, and if you go back now, it's bound to be a disaster. Since I've rescued you, I'll definitely keep you safe!" Shang Liyou did this simply because he didn't want his big brother Shang Lijun to make another mistake.

  He knew that the identity of the Western Xia Holy Girl was as noble as the King of Western Xia. If she were to die in such an unclear and unjust manner in Shangguo, it would inevitably lead to public outrage. Although Shangguo is currently powerful, if other neighboring countries join forces and make a concerted effort, Shangguo may not necessarily win!

  But this way, the people of the world will suffer. He thought of the people of the world and gave up the throne at that time. One was because of Chen Er, and two was also because if he fought with his third brother, it would inevitably harm innocent people, so he chose to give up!

  Just then, a faint sound of pursuit seemed to be coming from behind. Shang Liyou hastened: "It's too late! Let's go quickly, or it will be too late! Whatever the matter is, let's talk about it when we get to Qingfeng Town!"

  Ling Feng and Xiao Xian, who were momentarily at a loss for what to do, could only follow his words and ran with him into the nearby woods.

  Somewhere

  Shang Li's anger soared to the heavens, and he punched a nearby tree: "How detestable! Shang Li You, I never thought you'd betray me too!" He had just heard from his subordinate that it was his second brother who drove away with the Holy Maiden again, causing his assassination plan to fail once more. His face turned green with rage.

  He paused for a moment, then asked: "Ah Fei, do you know where he took the Holy Maiden?"

  "Ah Fei's subordinate thought for a moment and said: 'Sir, I estimate that the second master has taken the Holy Maiden and others to the front Qingfeng Town...'"

  Before Ah Fei could finish, Shang Li Jun interrupted him: "What are you waiting for? Go to Qingfeng Town immediately. I don't care what method you use, but you must stop the Holy Maiden from entering the Imperial City. If not, you'll be beheaded!"

  A Fei's face had a difficult expression: "Grandfather, the Emperor has already dispatched General Ye to personally go to Qingfeng Town to welcome the Holy Maiden. He is now on his way and will probably arrive in Qingfeng Town tomorrow. If we make our move in Qingfeng Town, wouldn't that be..."

  A Fei originally wanted to say that this would be directly confronting the imperial court, but after seeing Shang Lü Jun's iron-like face, he didn't dare say another word.

  As expected, Shang Li burst into a rage: "What is this? Are you going to oppose Shang Li Tian? I am going to oppose him, he took everything from me, I just want to take back what belongs to me!"

  His voice echoed in the forest, and no one around him dared to look up at him. Everyone knew that their master had been holding back his anger for years, just so he could take back what was rightfully his with his own hands one day.

  "A Fei knelt on one knee: 'Sir! I'll take the men to Qingfeng Town immediately. This time, I won't let you down again!'"

  A Fei's words finally made Shang Li Jun's complexion slightly better, but the murderous intent between his brows grew heavier: "A Fei, this time, no matter who it is, as long as they obstruct your plans, kill them without exception! Remember, anyone!"

  "Understood, sir!" Ah Fei's heart skipped a beat as he bowed his head in obedience.

  Shang Li's words are already clear enough. If Shang Li Yu interferes again this time, he will no longer care about brotherly affection!

  A Fei quickly disappeared into the forest with his men, while Shang Li Jun stood coldly on the spot, his fierce eyes narrowing into a line: "Second brother, you can't blame me. If anyone is to blame, it's only because you're too stupid! Anyone who blocks my way must die!"

  For three years, he has had enough! This time, he will encounter gods and kill gods, encounter Buddhas and kill Buddhas. Whoever stops him, he will kill!

  He has thoroughly become a slave to power, with his desire for it surpassing brotherly love and everything else in the world!

  Mei'er rested for two or three hours in the mountain cave beside the ice lake, and then she thought of Lingfeng Xiaoxian and others, so she had to wake up Anan who was sleeping: "Anan, get up quickly! We have to hurry back!"

  "Hmm? Let me sleep a bit longer!" Anan muttered like a child, turned over and continued his sweet dream. He was exhausted yesterday, the two extreme days of ice and fire, and he finally got some rest.

  Mei'er sat down beside him, at this moment he was sleeping soundly, so could she?

  Her hand slowly reached out to his face, her heart racing with excitement. She swallowed hard and continued to reach out, thinking that she would soon see his face, and was so excited that even her hands were shaking!

  But just as her hand was about to touch his face, it stopped abruptly. She thought to herself: If under this human skin mask is a worn-out face like Aunt Ayu's, wouldn't she be exposing people's scars?

  Thinking of this, her hand slowly clenched into a fist and pulled back, pouting: "Forget it, I won't look anymore. Anyway, I'm already used to seeing your face. Who knows, maybe if you changed your face, I'd be unaccustomed to it!"

  "I thought I was done for, but you're still somewhat self-aware!" Anan's voice suddenly came from beside my ear.

  "Ah!" Mei'er was shocked, it turned out that he hadn't fallen asleep at all. Fortunately, she didn't reach out again, otherwise not only would she have failed to remove his mask, but she would also have been considered a petty person by him.

  "Does your wound still hurt? Running on horseback later might make the wound split open!" Ah Nan knew that Mei Er was in a hurry to meet up with Xiao Xian and the others, so she didn't tease her anymore.

  Mei'er moved her right arm, although it was painful, but this pain was nothing to her. A cruel smile rose from the corner of her lips: "This injury doesn't matter! I'm used to it already!"

  She has been through various cruel trainings since she was a child. While other children were playing house, she spent all her time training except for going to school every day.

  Undeterred by wind and rain, her strict instructor only cared about whether she completed her daily training tasks, never caring if she was ill or injured.

  "Do you get hurt often?" For some reason, the smile at the corner of her lips made his heart feel like it had been suddenly hit by something, and this kind of her made people's hearts ache.

  "It's gone!" Mei'er didn't want to mention that painful and cruel childhood again, got up and walked out.

  The icy breath from the frozen lake outside hits you in the face, instantly invigorating your spirits!

  Mei'er only then noticed that the valley was actually very beautiful, although there were no flowers in the whole valley, but here all around the mountains surrounded, various crisp bird calls, listening to it made people feel comfortable.

  Dispelling the gloom of a moment ago, Mei'er raised her lips in praise: "This is really a great place!"

  Anan's two unscrupulous big hands were again placed on her shoulders, and he whispered in her ear, half-jokingly saying: "How about this, you don't go to Shangguo for the diplomatic marriage, we'll just hide out here instead, okay?"

  Mei'er's head, Feng Mu glared: "If you want to hide, just leave one person behind, don't drag me in!" With a push of her left hand, she turned and walked towards the horse.

  "Mei'er, actually you can consider it!" Anan seemed unwilling to give up and also followed in pursuit.

  "Are you leaving?" Mei'er's right arm was still inconvenient, but she still jumped onto the horseback neatly.

  "Go! Do I dare not go?" Anan resignedly jumped up, took the reins from her hand, hooked his left arm and pulled her into his arms. The unique fragrance on her body immediately brought out the scene of last night in his mind, and he subconsciously called out to her: "Mei'er..."

  "What's wrong?" Anyway, she had already gotten used to it, Mei'er didn't have a big reaction, turned her head back and happened to bump into his lips that were approaching at the same time.

  Lips pressed together, four eyes gazing at each other, a strange feeling flowed between the two people. If last night was an accident, then now is an accident within an accident.

  An's momentary astonishment was followed by delight, and just as she was about to savor it carefully, Mei'er had already come back to her senses, turning her head somewhat unnaturally, but unable to suppress the thumping of her heart.

  Cursing myself: I must be crazy to have this damn feeling!

  An's lips landed on her hair, a surge of inexplicable loss suddenly struck his heart, he must have kissed her too much, that's why he wanted to kiss her again.

  Neither of them spoke, both sitting silently on horseback, the atmosphere becoming awkward.

  "Us, where should we go now?" Mei'er finally broke this silence.

  "Oh, we should head to Qingfeng Town. Didn't you agree to meet with Xiaoxian and the others there? After passing through Qingfeng Town is the Shangguo Imperial City. According to convention, the Emperor of Shangguo should send someone to welcome you in Qingfeng Town!"

  An's words plunged the two into a long silence once again. When they arrived at Qingfeng Town, it meant that they would be parting ways soon. Mei'er would enter the harem of the Shang Kingdom as the Holy Maiden, while An might return to his own life path. Perhaps from now on, their chances of meeting again were slim!

  For some reason, I always feel like there's something stuck in my heart, and it's extremely uncomfortable!

  PS：

  Yesterday, I made major revisions from Chapter 8 to Chapter 36. If you continue reading from this chapter and find it unclear, please go back and review the previous chapters. I finished revising at 3 am and got up for work at 7 am T~T If there's anything lacking, please be kind with your comments～～If you don't like it, just click the X in the top right corner, no need to hurt a poor child's feelings T~T