Digging up spiritual roots and seizing blood? You scumbags, wait and tremble.

Mu Jinning slightly raised her eyelids and saw a noblewoman dressed in a bright red phoenix palace dress hurrying in.

Her clothes were gorgeous, the embroidery exquisite, and the phoenix pattern lifelike, shining brightly under the light.

The beautiful woman possessed an elegant demeanor and dignified bearing. Surrounded by a group of matrons and palace maids dressed in dark attire, she appeared even more noble and extraordinary.

Even with her hurried pace, she maintained her composure, like a beautiful painting.

"Ning'er, you're awake. How are you feeling? Is there anything still bothering you?"

"Imperial Physician, tell the Imperial Physician quickly."

Looking at the noblewoman in front of him, Mu Jinning realized that he had once again traveled back to the continent where he and Zhong Ran had been reborn together.

He quietly moved to the back of the bed, got out, put on his shoes, and walked out.

He was still very weak, but he couldn't care less about that.

If he returns to this world, will Ranran also return?

This time, he must find her first and prevent her from being bullied by those wolves and tigers of the Zhong family again.

"Ning'er, where are you going?"

"Your Highness, I will accompany you."

Zhui Feng quickly caught up with her. Mu Jinning walked towards the door. Seeing this, Zhui Feng quickly sent someone to bring a carriage.

"Your Highness, your injuries haven't fully healed yet. Where are you going? I'll take you there."

Mu Jinning replied indifferently, "No need."

He wasn't sure if these people were real or fictional, but regardless, he didn't want to have too much contact with them.

He quickly walked towards the Zhong family's house, following his memory. When he arrived at the gate, a beautiful young woman walked out of the house, her face rosy and glowing.

Seeing him hurrying over, the girl raised an eyebrow and gave him a second look.

"Is the young master here to see Dai'er?"

Mu Jinning didn't even glance at her, and quickly walked to the front of the Zhong family's house.

Looking up at the large characters "Zhong Mansion" above, he ignored the gatekeeper's obstruction and strode inside.

Seeing this, Zhong Daier quickly turned around and followed him inside, trying to stop him: "Young master, who exactly are you? Why are you trespassing into my house?"

Mu Jinning had been to the Zhong residence before and knew which courtyard Zhong Ran lived in. Without saying a word, she went straight to that courtyard.

However, as soon as he reached the outside of the courtyard, Zhong Daier blocked his way.

She blushed and whispered, "Young master, that is my courtyard. Please do not trespass."

When Zhui Feng and the others caught up, they were surprised to see their lord about to break into the young lady's boudoir.

"Master, what brings you here?" Zhui Feng glanced at Zhong Dai'er, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.

A few days ago, the Imperial Concubine sent someone to discuss with the Zhong family the possibility of a marriage to ward off bad luck, but this family disagreed.

Now she's looking at their prince with a shy expression; such a woman is not worthy of their prince.

Zhong Qingshan and the others also arrived upon hearing the news. When they saw Mu Jinning, they quickly bowed and asked, "Your Highness, are you healed?"

If the prince's injuries heal, it's not impossible for Dai'er to marry him.

"Your Highness? Father, you mean him... Your Highness, I was impolite just now. If you want to come in, then come in."

When Zhong Daier learned that the man in front of her was her fiancé, Prince Ning, she was secretly delighted.

So, the prince likes me that much; he came to visit me as soon as I recovered from my injuries.

Mu Jinning didn't actually go in. He slowly figured it out: Ranran hadn't returned.

Indeed, Ranran possesses the Eye of Illusion and has a certain understanding of the laws of space and time, so she won't be easily swallowed up.

Oh, right, Xiao Yan.

Ranran came from another time with him, but what about Xiaoyan?

Could there be a Xiao Yan in this world?

Thinking of this, he turned around and hurried towards the deserted courtyard.

Zhong Qingshan and the others were baffled, but since he was a prince, they had no choice but to follow him.

"Your Highness, why are you coming this way?"

A sinister glint flashed in Zhong Qingshan's eyes; this place had once been inhabited by that jinx.

But that jinx has been gone for many years and its whereabouts are unknown. This place has been abandoned for a long time. Why would Prince Ning come here?

"Where's Zhong Yan?" Mu Jinning called out as she pushed open the creaking wooden door and slowly walked into the courtyard.

The courtyard was completely empty; there wasn't a soul in sight, nor was there a sound.

Thick dust had accumulated on the ground and in the corners of the walls, and spider webs swayed gently in the wind under the eaves, giving the whole courtyard an indescribable sense of loneliness and desolation.

Peeking into the house, there was no movement at all.

This place looks like it hasn't been lived in for a long time and no one has taken care of it.

Zhong Qingshan's brow twitched violently: "Does Your Highness know this boy?"

Mu Jinning turned to look at him, her eyes calm and indifferent: "Where is Zhong Yan?"

"He went missing when he was very young and never came back. He was never seen alive or dead."

Zhong Qingshan lowered his head slightly, concealing the emotions in his eyes: "If Your Highness has seen my son, please tell me, and I will send someone to find him and bring him back."

Mu Jinning looked around. He was probably not lying; Zhong Yan really wasn't here.

What happened? Why is this happening?

He returned to the world he had traveled to, but he was all alone; everyone else was gone.

Even Zhong Yan, who should have been here, is nowhere to be seen.

Is this the work of the laws of time?

Both yes and no.

Time has become disordered.

Since that's the case, there's no need for him to stay any longer.

He turned around again and walked outside without looking back.

"Hey, Your Highness, wait for me."

Zhong Daier didn't want to miss such a good opportunity, so she lifted her skirt and chased after him.

However, Mu Jinning was very fast. She had just seen his back, but he disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Mu Jinning walked slowly down the street, constantly looking around.

These spatial laws are truly baffling, yet there are ways to find them.

He was looking for the door to leave; he didn't want to stay here any longer.

"Senior Brother Mu? You are Senior Brother Mu?" Song Xiaoyan's voice was a little hoarse and uncertain as she staggered out of a dimly lit alley, her steps unsteady and her expression slightly disheveled.

Seeing Mu Jinning was like grasping at a lifeline.

"Senior brother, so you're here too! That's great!"

God knows how difficult it was for her to accept suddenly arriving in a strange place, becoming a stranger, and living a completely unfamiliar life.

"You little brat, you dare to run away? Get back here right now, or I'll break your legs if I catch you."

Song Xiaoyan was startled and grabbed Mu Jinning's sleeve tightly, anxiously saying, "Senior brother, let's go quickly."

Mu Jinning looked at the man who had chased after her.

The man was thin, with slanted eyes and a flat nose, and his gaze toward the two of them was full of ferocity.

"You filthy girl, so you've been hooking up with some random guy outside. Fine, hand over a hundred taels of silver and I'll let you go. Otherwise, I'll break your legs."

Mu Jinning turned her gaze to Song Xiaoyan and said quietly, "You know him?"