The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

Xiaojing Lake, northwest of Xinyang.

Upon seeing that Chu Wanli was bound and tied up, Duan Zhengchun immediately appeared to rescue him.

Duan Zhengchun unleashed a burst of internal energy, and the net binding Chu Wanli remained completely undamaged, clearly made of special materials.

"Untangle this net!"

Duan Zhengchun looked serious and grabbed Azi's shoulder.

"It hurts! Let go of me!"

A Zi, in pain, immediately cried out.

Just then, Lu Yao and the others also entered the courtyard.

"Prince Duan's behavior is not that of a gentleman."

Lu Yao crossed his arms and looked at Duan Zhengchun with a smile.

Duan Zhengchun turned to look at Lu Yao, his expression changed, and he released A Zi.

"You usually don't see a single person here, why are they all rushing here today?"

Azi took a few steps back, rubbing her aching shoulder, and muttered something under her breath.

"It's you!"

Duan Zhengchun looked at Lu Yao, his eyes narrowing.

"I wonder if Prince Duan has found out the truth upon his return?"

Lu Yao raised the corners of his mouth and looked at Duan Zhengchun with curiosity.

"You need not trouble yourself with Duan's family matters."

Duan Zhengchun's face was gloomy, and he clenched his fists.

"Haha, it seems my information was correct after all."

Lu Yao chuckled and shrugged.

"Hmph! Untangle this net for me!"

Duan Zhengchun snorted coldly and looked at Azi beside him.

"I won't listen to you!"

Azi stuck her tongue out at Duan Zhengchun, then turned and ran away.

"stop!"

Duan Zhengchun was furious and struck Azi with a palm.

Azi couldn't dodge in time and was knocked into the lake.

"Help!"

Azi looked flustered and thrashed about in the water, quickly swallowing a lot of lake water.

"Brother Lu, this girl doesn't seem to know how to swim."

Wang Yuyan frowned as she looked at Azi's performance.

With a wave of his hand, Lu Yao scooped A Zi out of the water.

However, Ah Zi, who had drunk a lot of lake water, had fallen into a coma and collapsed on the ground.

The commotion attracted the attention of the local resident, who saw a young woman in a white dress using her light-footed skills to walk across the lake.

"Duan Lang, what's going on?"

Ruan Xingzhu came to Duan Zhengchun's side and asked curiously.

"This girl just fell into the water, Xingzhu, come quickly and take a look."

Duan Zhengchun felt a pang of guilt as he looked at Azi, who had fainted from being submerged in the water.

"Who is this person? Could he be your lover?"

Ruan Xingzhu chuckled and made a joke.

"Oh dear, saving lives is the priority."

Duan Zhengchun looked helpless; he couldn't do anything about his beloved.

"Hehehe."

Ruan Xingzhu covered her mouth and smiled, then went to Azi's side and carried her into the house.

When Lu Yao saw that A Zi was being taken away by Ruan Xingzhu, he knew that A Zi's true identity was about to be revealed.

Seeing Duan Zhengchun still helping Chu Wanli untangle the net, Lu Yao's heart stirred.

A sword aura instantly slashed towards Chu Wanli, easily cleaving the large net covering him in two.

"Thank you."

After glancing at his boss Duan Zhengchun, Chu Wanli thanked Lu Yao.

"What brings you to this Little Mirror Lake?"

Duan Zhengchun didn't actually have a good impression of Lu Yao.

But Lu Yao told him about Dao Baifeng and Duan Yanqing, which saved him from being a turtle for life.

Therefore, Duan Zhengchun was also somewhat grateful to Lu Yao, which made his current feelings very complicated.

"Your Highness will find out soon enough."

Lu Yao smiled mysteriously, letting the dust settle.

Just then, Ruan Xingzhu ran back quickly, holding a gold lock in her hand.

"Duan Lang! Look at this."

Ruan Xingzhu looked somewhat nervous as she handed the gold lock to Duan Zhengchun.

"This is!"

Duan Zhengchun's expression changed, and he looked at Ruan Xingzhu with surprise.

"The child still has your mark on his shoulder."

Ruan Xingzhu excitedly grabbed Duan Zhengchun's hand.

Upon hearing this, Duan Zhengchun immediately pulled Ruan Xingzhu into the house.

"A-Zhu, do you understand now?"

Lu Yao turned to look at A Zhu, who was staring blankly, and asked softly.

"What are you saying, young master?"

Abi looked at Lu Yao and Azhu with suspicion.

"I suppose that golden lock from earlier is related to Sister A'Zhu."

Wang Yuyan was perceptive and noticed that A'Zhu's expression changed as soon as she saw the golden lock. Considering what Lu Yao had said earlier, she naturally made a guess.

"To be honest, young master, I also have the same golden lock."

Azhu looked somewhat excited, and felt very nervous.

"Let's go and see together."

Lu Yao smiled and turned to walk towards the house in the lake.

When Lu Yao and the others entered the house, Ruan Xingzhu was crying silently.

"It's all your fault! How could you be so heavy-handed and actually kill our daughter?"

Ruan Xingzhu wiped the tears from her face with her sleeve and spoke loudly to Duan Zhengchun.

Upon hearing this, Azhu, who had just walked in, felt her legs go weak, but Abi, who was beside her, was quick-witted and caught her.

"This...this..."

Duan Zhengchun looked somewhat flustered.

"I have some knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine; let me take a look."

Lu Yao chuckled and spoke.

He naturally knew that Azi was faking her death, and he found it somewhat amusing.

"Thank you, sir. Please come in!"

Duan Zhengchun quickly gave up his seat to Lu Yao and said gratefully.

Lu Yao came up to A Zi and directly pressed her acupoint to make her laugh.

"Hahahaha! Damn it! Haahaha!"

Azi's expression changed, and she jumped out of bed, staring at Lu Yao with wide eyes.

Ah Zi waved her hand and, smiling, shot several poisoned needles at Lu Yao.

Unfortunately, these poison needles were easily deflected by Lu Yao's true energy as soon as they got close.

"The Starry Sky Sect has learned quite a few tricks."

Lu Yao smiled lightly, not caring about A Zi's sneak attack.

"Good daughter!"

Ruan Xingzhu quickly went to A Zi's side, released her laughing point, and then held her in her arms.

"Are you really my mother?"

Azi, nestled in Ruan Xingzhu's arms, was slightly taken aback and looked at Ruan Xingzhu with curiosity.

“That’s right! She is indeed your mother. The gold lock and the handwriting on your shoulder are proof.”

Duan Zhengchun took two steps forward and came to Ruan Xingzhu's side, speaking softly.

Azi fell silent for a moment.

"It is truly a joyous occasion that Prince Duan and his daughter have reunited today."

Lu Yao glanced at A'Zhu beside him and said to Duan Zhengchun.

"Haha, this is indeed a joyous occasion."

Duan Zhengchun looked very happy, and his gaze towards Lu Yao became much more amiable.

"Then I will bring you another piece of good news, double happiness."

Lu Yao chuckled and turned to look at A Zhu beside him.

A'Zhu quickly took out her golden lock.

"This is!"

Duan Zhengchun was taken aback and looked at A'Zhu with some confusion.

"This is the gold lock I've worn since I was a child."

A'Zhu looked at Duan Zhengchun with a very nervous expression.

"Hahaha, how kind God is to me! I have gained two daughters in just one day!"

Duan Zhengchun burst into laughter, extremely excited.

"My daughter, you have suffered so much."

Ruan Xingzhu, with tears in her eyes, hugged Azhu tightly.

Seeing this, Lu Yao turned around and left the house with Abi, allowing the four of them to properly recognize each other.