The forbidden love between a ghost and a villain

From then on, every winter, Li Ji would come to the mountains to visit the plum tree and share his life with her.

The plum tree quietly accompanied him, listening to his joys and sorrows.

However, as time went by, Li Ji gradually grew up.

He had his own family and responsibilities and never returned to the mountains.

The plum tree still grows quietly in the valley, waiting for Li Ji's return day after day, year after year.

Five hundred years is an extremely long time for human beings.

But for the plum blossom demon with a long life, it is just a blink of an eye.

Five hundred years later, the plum blossom demon finally cultivated into a human form.

She came to the world with deep longing for Li Ji.

Based on the aura left by Li Ji, the current emperor, Li Ji, was found.

After listening to Lady Yi's story, Shen Meng sighed softly and asked:

"So, you use your demonic power to maintain the emperor's body?"

Lady Yi smiled sadly and nodded:

"This is all I can do. I just want to repay him for saving me."

"You know, you can't stay with him for too long." Shen Meng reminded.

"I know," Lady Yi lowered her eyes, "I just wanted to do something for him..."

Shen Meng pondered for a moment and said:

"Find an excuse to leave. I don't see any evil spirit in you, and I'm sure you haven't harmed anyone."

After saying that, she lightly tapped her fingertips, and a white light flew out and landed in Lady Yi's hands.

When Lady Yi saw this merit point, she was overwhelmed and quickly thanked him: "Thank you, Immortal!"

Shen Meng looked at Miss Yi, and another idea came to his mind.

She flipped her palm, and a lush green soul stone appeared in her hand:

"If you wish, you can go to the Xiaozhu Peak of the Changshou Sect to practice.

There is abundant spiritual energy and yin energy there, suitable for your cultivation."

Lady Yi took the soul stone, burst into tears of gratitude, and thanked again.

Shen Meng smiled slightly, her figure turned into a stream of light, and returned to Li Chengze.

"The matter has been resolved." Shen Meng whispered in Li Chengze's ear.

Li Chengze nodded, bid farewell to the emperor, turned around and left Yilin Garden.

After bidding farewell to the emperor, Li Chengze went straight to the imperial study.

Li Chengyan was reviewing memorials at his desk when he saw him come in.

His face immediately filled with smiles, and he hurriedly stood up to greet him:

"Seventeenth brother, when did you come back? Why didn't you send someone to let me know so I could go and greet you?"

"I just returned to Beijing today, and I went to pay a visit to my father first." Li Chengze said lightly.

"Oh, speaking of which, I haven't seen my father for a month. I wonder if he is doing well?"

Li Chengyan asked tentatively, his tone revealing a hint of concern and expectation.

"Father's problem has been resolved, my brother, there is no need to worry." Li Chengze replied in a calm tone.

Li Chengyan felt somewhat disappointed. If his father continued to be so obsessed with beauty,

For him, it may not be a bad thing.

Naturally, his little thoughts did not escape Shen Meng's eyes.

Li Chengze also noticed his brother's abnormality and continued:

"The Emperor has made plans, so there's no need to worry."

Li Chengyan seemed to be seen through, smiled awkwardly, and changed the subject:

"Seventeenth brother, you must be tired after all this journey. Please take a seat and try this newly arrived Rainforest Longjing tea."

"No need, I'll leave after I burn incense for my mother."

Li Chengyan looked at Li Chengze's departing back, his eyes flickering.

He turned around and asked the secret guard who was standing by with a bow:

"Do you think that Seventeenth Brother's return this time will affect this king's great cause?"

The secret guard bowed his head and replied, "The Seventeenth Prince must have just returned to take a look. Those who cultivate immortality do not care about the mundane world, let alone interfere with the cause and effect of the mortal world. Your Highness need not worry."

Li Chengyan felt relieved after hearing this, and a stern look flashed in his eyes:

"You are right. This king is waiting for the day when he sees through the mundane world and ascends to immortality!"

Inside the Zong Clan Ancestral Hall, a fragrant breeze suddenly blew over.

Shen Meng looked up and saw that it was Miss Yi.

"Is the Immortal leaving?"

Lady Yi bowed gracefully, with a hint of reluctance between her brows.

"Well, let's get going."

Shen Meng nodded, indicating that she didn't need to be so polite.

Lady Yi hesitated for a moment, then took out a handkerchief from her sleeve and handed it to Shen Meng:

"I got some news by chance. I don't know if it's true or not, but maybe it can help the fairy."

Shen Meng took the handkerchief and opened it. She saw the following words written in beautiful handwriting:

The words "Deep in Miao territory, in the temple of the God of Fire, the Fire Spirit Pearl appears."

She felt something in her heart, thinking that Miss Yi must be grateful, so she came to tell her about this matter.

She smiled calmly: "Thank you for telling me, this information is indeed useful to me."

Li Chengze, who was standing by, saw that Shen Meng was quite concerned about the news, so he asked:

"Sister Shen, are you going to Miaojiang?"

Shen Meng nodded and said: "Yes, I have found the Water Spirit Pearl, now I only need the other four.

Now that we know the whereabouts of the Fire Spirit Pearl, we naturally have to go and find out."

Hearing this, Li Chengze raised the corners of his mouth: "No matter where you go, I will go with you."

Shen Meng gave Concubine Yi a few words of advice, said goodbye, and flew out of the palace on his sword.

Miaojiang is located in the southwest of Dajing, with steep terrain and filled with miasma.

There are also many poisonous insects and ferocious beasts, and it has been a place rarely visited by humans since ancient times.

Li Chengze flew on his sword all the way, and all he saw along the way were towering mountains and steep cliffs.

From time to time, the roars of animals and the chirping of birds can be heard from the depths of the dense forest, adding a touch of mystery.

"This Miao area is really sparsely populated." Li Chengze sighed as he looked at the vast forest below.

"The more inaccessible a place is, the more abundant the spiritual energy is, and the more likely it is to give birth to spiritual creatures." Shen Meng, who was inside the sachet, explained.

"The Fire Spirit Pearl is the purest and most yang thing in the world. Without a special opportunity, it is impossible for it to appear in ordinary places."

Li Chengze nodded to show his understanding.

After flying for several more days, they finally arrived in the heart of Miao territory.

As soon as he stepped into the heart of Miao territory, Li Chengze felt his feet drop.

He was falling at a very fast speed. When he mobilized the spiritual power in his body,

But I found that my Dantian was empty, as if I had never practiced before.

"There's actually a restriction here?!"

Before he could think of a solution, Shen Meng discovered something was wrong inside the sachet and poked his head out.

“Ah! What’s going on…?”

A bird flew through Shen Meng's face, and she felt completely sick.

Seeing that Li Chengze was about to have a close contact with the woods, Shen Meng quickly jumped out of the sachet.

He grabbed Li Chengze and floated upwards, but his soul power was limited and not enough to drag Li Chengze up:

"No, it's too late..."

She hugged Li Chengze with her entire soul, using her soul body to block some of the impact caused by the collision with the trees.

"Sister Shen, don't..."

"I am fine."

After a while, there was a "crackling" sound of branches breaking and the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground in the woods. Li Chengze and Shen Meng landed safely.

Fortunately, this is a primeval forest, and the thick fallen leaves provide the final protection for Shen Meng and Li Chengze.

"Sister Shen? Sister Shen? Are you okay..."

Li Chengze hurriedly checked Shen Meng under him and shouted anxiously.

Tiandao: "Hey! Why don't you practice your soul body more?"

Shen Meng: "What do you care about me?"