The eldest daughter's scheming, the crown prince's exclusive favor to the venomous concubi

The alpha wolf tilted its head and looked at her for a moment, then lowered its head and whimpered at her. Just as the alpha wolf got up, wanting to go to her side, it suddenly heard the pitiful howls of wild wolves outside. The alpha wolf immediately turned around nervously and let out a deafening howl. Hua Xiangrong understood that Lu Zhe had caught up with them again. Not wanting the wolf pack to suffer with her, she continued, "Let's go, don't look back, don't worry about me."

The alpha wolf began to linger around her, scratching at the ground with its four paws. Hua Xiangrong understood that it wanted her to follow it, but in the end, wouldn't she still be the one to harm the pack of wolves?

Hua Xiangrong was unwilling, but the alpha wolf seemed determined not to let Hua Xiangrong bear the burden alone. When Lu Zhe walked in, it still led the few remaining wolves to block Hua Xiangrong's way, glaring at Lu Zhe menacingly.

Looking at the strange scene before him, Lu Zhe did not rush to attack, but instead exclaimed in admiration, "I never expected that you could communicate with the beasts in the mountains. It made me search for you for ages."

Hua Xiangrong smiled slightly, looked at the alpha wolf and sighed, "Why bother? He's not a good person."

The alpha wolf howled, its eyes misty, a sight that filled Hua Xiangrong with sorrow. Heaven had given her this ability to communicate with animals, yet it had become their death warrant. How was she supposed to resolve this?

Looking at Lu Zhe, she suddenly smiled and said, "You find it strange? Actually, there's nothing strange about it. Just like you believe in the existence of gods, I am indeed not a mortal. However, I am not a god either. I am just a fallen god abandoned by the gods."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhe's eyes blazed with fervor. He stepped forward and said, "Indeed, I knew it was so. I've lived for hundreds of years, and I've seen all sorts of strange tales and magical arts in this world. I understand the art of beast taming, but I've never seen anyone who can communicate with wild beasts and use them to their advantage to this extent. You truly are a god, a fallen god. That's right, only a fallen god could do this. Tell me, where are the gods? I will go and find them. I want to get closer to them, because I am also a god."

Hua Xiangrong shook her head and said, "What you can't find is like receiving something from God but ultimately being unable to preserve it completely. You are human, and humans cannot use things from God."

Lu Zhe was stunned for a moment, then roared, "Nonsense! I am a god! That thing belongs to a god, that's why I can obtain it. You were able to break it only because you were once a god. Gods are omnipotent, I am everywhere, I am a god. I just haven't found my way home yet. Just tell me where the way is, and I'll let you go, okay?"

Your current physical condition cannot be delayed any longer. Tell me, and I will help you remove the poison and the curse. Otherwise, you will die from the poison in twelve hours.

Hua Xiangrong giggled, but Lu Zhe had gone completely mad. Seeing that Hua Xiangrong didn't speak, he became furious and instantly tore apart a wolf that was near him. The wolf pack immediately let out mournful howls. The alpha wolf was about to howl when Hua Xiangrong held it down tightly. She looked at Lu Zhe and said, "You have someone you love, don't you?"

Lu Zhe paused, his gaze shifting. Hua Xiangrong continued, "Unfortunately, the person you love is a mortal, destined to be unable to keep up with you. Although you are not a god, you are close to one, but she is not. So you want her to become like you."

Unfortunately, you can't do it. The original formula had problems and was changed several times before people like you and Black Wind were created. But in the end, demons live in your bodies and will tear your bodies apart from time to time.

You didn't want the person you love to suffer the same pain you're experiencing, so you wanted to use me as an experiment. Actually, you originally wanted to use Yueyue, just because Yueyue and she are siblings, right? Unfortunately, you weren't as quick as her; she wouldn't let you touch her, so you hesitated.

Lu Zhe was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed and said, "Yes, you saw right through me, but so what? Who can stop me from moving the person I want? Love? I don't believe in it. I am a god, and only the woman I set my sights on can accompany me. My feelings for her are not love, but pity. She loves me, so I will grant her wish."

You were my experiment, but also a delightful surprise. Why didn't you cherish your divine status and choose to become a fallen god? Even if you can control beasts now, you are ultimately no match for me.

Hua Xiangrong shook her head, looked at the alpha wolf with a gentle look in her eyes, her vision blurred and she was feeling weak. Seeing this, Lu Zhe walked towards her step by step, laughing as he went, "Don't struggle, you can't escape."

As he was speaking, he suddenly paused, abruptly looking outside, his gaze turning serious. Hua Xiangrong lowered her head and pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "Something happened to her, didn't it?"

Lu Zhe pursed her lips and glanced at Hua Xiangrong. At this moment, Hua Xiangrong suddenly stood up, with the alpha wolf standing in front of her. She said, "What is your choice now? If you capture me, you will be wasting some time, and you probably won't have time to go and provide support."

Lu Zhe remained silent for a moment, then withdrew his hand and laughed, "I'll let you go this time, but you have a Gu worm that I planted on you. I will find you no matter where you are."

With that, Lu Zhe turned and left. After the remaining wolves could no longer smell his scent, they slowly walked to the side of the dead wolf and circled around it to pay their respects.

Shangguan Hanque did not know where Hua Xiangrong was. Although Riliang Mountain was not large, it was not small either. When Jian Yue and Hua Xiangrong set up a stronghold in the mountain, they only used the most dangerous peak of Riliang Mountain.

Now, Bai Jianan's investigation has revealed that Hua Xiangrong appears to have appeared in the Riliang Mountains, but they cannot determine her exact location. This is because people have seen her in every guarded area, but she is too fast and there are wild animals harassing her, so they cannot catch up with her at all.

Shangguan Hanque knew that Hua Xiangrong had the ability to communicate with beasts, but it was difficult to figure out where to start. After thinking for a while, he decided to start his search from the place where the mountain stronghold was originally established.

The village had long been burned down by a fire. Over time, the fire had faded considerably, and some wild grass had grown. However, due to the remaining ruins of some houses, the area was desolate.

There was no human habitation around the mountain stronghold, not even a single insect. Even the newly sprouted grass seemed to be dying, probably because Lu Zhe died here and his body was burned, which would inevitably produce toxins.

Shangguan Hanque took the antidote pill given to him by Bai Jianan before beginning his search.

The entire mountain village was silent, with no people or animals around. He then headed towards the river from the back of the village.

Day after day passed. During this time, he encountered many wild beasts, but whenever he appeared, these beasts would not only not attack, but would scatter and leave, as if summoned. Shangguan Hanque's heart gradually calmed down, and he became more confident in finding Hua Xiangrong.

However, time continued to pass, and he still hadn't seen a single hair on Hua Xiangrong's head.

Even honest people can be driven to desperation. He hesitated by the river for a long time before finally getting up and walking step by step toward the center of the river.

The river wasn't very rapid, and there was a light layer of floating ice on it. After walking about ten steps, the water was already above his waist, so it seemed quite deep.

Shangguan Hanque's only flaw was his fear of water; he couldn't swim. At this moment, he stood in the middle of the river, his face already pale and bloodless, yet he still resolutely walked towards the center of the river.

The shore was silent. He smiled slightly and said calmly, "It seems you won't be showing up. In that case, what's the point of me living?"

As he spoke, he slowly released his body, letting himself fall down, splashing a string of water.

The icy river water rushed into his mouth and into his lungs. Just then, a pair of hands firmly held him and dragged him towards the shore. A look of joy appeared on his face. Ignoring the fact that he was suffocating, he simply hugged the person tightly.

The next moment, his arm was covered in blood, but he still held the other person and said, "Don't leave me, don't leave me."

The person being held seemed quite flustered, but gradually calmed down as Shangguan Hanque murmured. At this moment, the two were standing in the water, but they had reached a safe place where the water was no deeper than waist-deep.

Shangguan Hanque finally found Hua Xiangrong. She was still the same as before, but she didn't recognize him.

If he had been placed in the river, his arm would have been scratched by Hua Xiangrong. If Hua Xiangrong hadn't refrained from intervening, the wound on his arm would probably have been so deep that the bone would have been exposed.

Shangguan Hanque lay quietly in the corner of the cave, looking at the person who was quietly bandaging him, his eyes full of tenderness.

"I've finally found you, please never leave me again, okay?"

He choked up, and his hoarse voice made her pause, but only for a moment. She continued bandaging, and after she finished, she turned and left. Shangguan Hanque was about to chase after her, but was stopped by two wolves that suddenly appeared beside him.

The wolf stood before him, growling at him as a warning. He could only sit back down and call out to Hua Xiangrong's figure, "Rong'er, it's me! I'm your fiancé, Shangguan Hanque. Don't you really remember me?"

Hua Xiangrong paused, then hurriedly left, while Shangguan Hanque could only watch her go, unable to do anything about it.

The wolf pack kept staring at him without turning around, taking turns to go out to forage in an orderly manner, and they would even bring him back roasted meat. Shangguan Hanque tasted it and found that salt had been added. Could it be that Hua Xiangrong was discovered by Bai Jianan's people because she was going down the mountain to get these seasonings?

But why not contact them?

Shangguan Hanque was puzzled and worried, but there was nothing he could do.

The wound healed little by little, but Hua Xiangrong's figure still did not appear. He could only stay within the boundary drawn for him by the wild wolf. If he crossed the boundary, he would be warned.

This went on for seven or eight days. Just when Shangguan Hanque felt he would grow hair if he stayed any longer, Hua Xiangrong appeared. A sparrow was perched on her shoulder. It was the same sparrow that Shangguan Hanque often used to deliver messages to Jianyue.

Hua Xiangrong arrived, the wolf pack retreated, and he immediately rushed to her side, pulling her into his arms, tears instantly streaming down his face.

"finally found you."