This is my first time playing the female lead, what's wrong with the tea and snacks?

Upon hearing Ji Lingyue's words, Ji Ruqing couldn't help but nod.

"Throughout history, wherever the Three-Colored Black Demon has appeared, a catastrophe has indeed occurred."

"Some time ago, a three-colored black demon appeared in the Purple Cloud Mountains. It brought powerful evil lightning and destroyed a city, leaving no one alive."

"It seems that the emergence of the Three-Colored Holy Sect is not accidental; they must have some kind of premeditated plan."

Ji Ruqing's eyes were cold. The Three-Colored Holy Sect had its eye on his Tianwu Empire, so he had to eliminate them, kill the Three-Colored Black Demon, and bring peace to the world!

The Three-Colored Black Demon slaughtered an entire city without a second thought, displaying cold-blooded ruthlessness and extreme cruelty. We must not allow it to continue its evil deeds.

"Hmm? Qingyi, what's wrong? You look so pale. Has your injury worsened?"

Suddenly, seeing Su Yu's distraught state, Ji Ruqing couldn't help but worry.

Qingyi's injuries have not yet healed.

"It's nothing, I'm just a little tired." Su Yu shook his head. The thought of the destruction of that city made him lose all desire to argue with Ji Ruqing.

"I've been injured after all this, and I'm afraid I can't continue to admire the imperial city now, so I'll head back first."

Ji Ruqing was completely unaware of the problem his words had caused. He said softly:

“Alright, but if we go back to Lingcheng now, we probably won’t be able to reach the Mu family until the middle of the night. Why don’t you go to my Wude Palace to rest for a few days and go back after you’ve recovered from your injuries?”

Seemingly afraid that Su Yu would misunderstand, he immediately added, "Qingyi, don't misunderstand. I'm just worried about your situation! I didn't mean anything else."

Su Yu glanced at him and shook her head slightly. "No need, I'd better go back to the Mu family."

"Sister-in-law, why don't you come stay at my place for a few days? There's hardly anyone there, just me, so I can keep you company and chat with you."

Ji Lingyue noticed that something was wrong with Su Yu. Compared to before, she could clearly feel that Su Yu was a little colder towards her seventh brother.

So, he quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

“Yes, Qingyi, you are injured after all, and it will definitely be more troublesome to go back at night. If you are worried, why don’t you stay at my little sister’s place for a few days?” Ji Ruqing chimed in.

"......"

It was impossible for him to go to Ji Ruqing's palace, and it was even more impossible for him to go to Ji Lingyue's place.

Su Yu refused again, insisting, "No need, I'd better go back."

"Then I'll take you!"

Seeing Su Yu's figure disappear into the distance, Ji Ruqing and Ji Lingyue exchanged a few words of advice and then followed after her.

"Hey, Seventh Brother, keep it up! You absolutely have to win over your sister-in-law!"

Ji Lingyue, who watched the two disappear from afar, sighed softly. She always felt that it wouldn't be so easy for Seventh Brother to be with Mu Qingyi.

However, she genuinely liked this sister-in-law.

“Princess, we should go back now. The palace is definitely under strict surveillance and patrols. His Majesty will be worried if he finds you are not here.”

Ji Ruqing escorted Su Yu back to Lingcheng.

Nothing unexpected happened along the way, and they returned to the Mu family home.

Ji Ruqing stayed at the Mu family's residence for two days before returning to the imperial city.

Su Yu recovered quickly in the past two days thanks to her innate Dao body.

Continue for six more days to completely refine the Hun Tian Xuan Ye.

Su Yu has successfully broken through to the Emperor Realm!

"Celestial Venerable, once I break through to the seventh-tier Celestial Venerable, I'll be able to transform into human form and take on a male body. I'm really looking forward to it..."

Once he can transform into human form, perhaps he should return to the Illusionary Demon Forest.

Only with the help of the Demon Emperor of the Illusionary Demon Forest could he gain protection and enter the human territory with a new identity.

When the time comes, wouldn't it be better for him to find a few destined heroines than Ye Xuan and the others?

In the memory of the Three-Colored Black Demon, it was picked up by the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox at birth and has been protected ever since.

The nine-tailed fox doted on it and was extremely protective of it.

At the same time, the nine-tailed fox has a very big characteristic: it loves beauty, it loves beauty very much! It likes beautiful and dazzling things.

I believe that he has temporarily disappeared, and the other party will definitely search for him everywhere after he comes out of seclusion.

"However, before transforming, we need to eliminate the three-colored evil lightning. I hope the system can help us."

Su Yu continued her cultivation.

In the following two weeks, Ji Ruqing would come to the Mu family from time to time, and Su Yu had to deal with her. Even Ji Lingyue came a few times.

A few days later, Ji Ruqing came to say goodbye to Su Yu.

He sat in the pavilion, with a cup of tea by Su Yuqi in front of him.

It tastes just as familiar as ever.

Ji Ruqing picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.

At the same time, the system's long-lost voice resounded in Su Yu's mind.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, your investment has been successful!]

[Investment Resources: Mysterious Feather Poison Milk, Sun-Turning True Glass, Blood Sea Spirit Leaf, Golden Phoenix Lotus; Investment Target: Ji Ruqing (Red Destiny), Rewards are currently being distributed...]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained the sixth-grade elixir, the Purple Spirit Pill; the seventh-grade rare herb, the Star Luo Sprout; and the eighth-grade movement technique—Mysterious Wind Shadow-Concealing Step!]

Su Yu looked at the feedback reward without much surprise.

These were the rare and precious materials he had accumulated over the past few days, and he poured them all into Ji Ruqing.

It's a pity that I didn't get the treasure to eliminate the evil lightning.

"Qingyi, I'm returning to the Imperial Palace tomorrow, and I may not see you for a long time afterward..."

At this point, a clear hint of disappointment flashed in Ji Ruqing's eyes.

These days, he often comes to see Mu Qingyi. He finds himself becoming dependent on her, and the thought of not being able to see her again makes him feel extremely empty.

"Qingyi, what about our marriage?"

Su Yu smiled faintly and said, "Don't be too anxious. Some things need to be done slowly. It's not too late to talk about marriage when we've both grown to a certain level."

"By then, you might be able to figure out what you want and get the answer you're looking for."

"Indeed, I was too hasty." Ji Ruqing nodded involuntarily.

He had to be careful about Qingyi's matter and not disappoint her.

"By the way, Qingyi, you should be representing the Zhan Yue Sect in the Four Sects Tournament in twenty days, right?"

Su Yu naturally remembered these four major competitions; his master had reminded him of them when he arrived.

"Of course, I will attend."

“You represent the Zhan Yue Sect, and I represent the Ji Huang Palace. We will meet again then.”

"By the way, be careful of that Three-Colored Holy Cult you encountered before, and don't get too involved."

"Qingyi, see you at the Four Sects Tournament."

Ji Ruqing smiled as she bathed, then transformed into a sword beam and disappeared into the horizon.

Su Yu ignored Ji Ruqing's farewell.

He felt as if he had forgotten something from beginning to end.

Four major tournaments... Four major tournaments...

and many more!

Ye Xuan!?

Oh right, it seems Ye Xuan is also going to participate in the Four Sects Tournament!

Ji Ruqing is the number one prodigy of the Imperial Palace. He just said he would also participate in the Four Sects Tournament. At that time...

Will Ye Xuan face off against Ji Ruqing?

"........"

"what!!"

"Oh no, I'm cracked!!!"

"When Ye Xuan and Ji Ruqing run into each other and find out about my relationship with them, won't we be finished in the end?"

When Su Yu learned of this result, she felt as if the sky was falling.

He couldn't imagine what that scene would be like.

At that time, the two will definitely be at odds, and may even fight to the death!

It was practically a hellish battlefield.

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