Phoenix Cries Across the World: The Cold-Hearted Princess is Too Alluring

In the dark and damp dungeon, Mo Bao curled up in a ball, pretending to sleep with his eyes closed.

For the past three years, he knew nothing about what the Feather Clan had gone through. He still thought that the one in the west was still alive, clinging to the hope of freedom, and he was desperately holding on as well.

So when Mu Ziyuan appeared before him, Mo Bao's temples throbbed.

He knew better than anyone why Mu Ziyuan had left. Now, standing before him in impeccable attire, it was likely that the outside world had undergone tremendous changes in the past three years, and he was still unaware of it.

"It seems you have indeed become stronger. How does it feel to make a comeback?"

"Not very good," Mu Ziyuan said indifferently.

Standing in front of the black iron cage, looking at Mo Bao's somewhat haggard face, Mu Ziyuan no longer felt such intense hatred.

"I've come here today to ask you something. If you can give me a satisfactory answer, I'll set you free. If you don't have an answer, then you'll stay here for the rest of your life. By the way, the person you're hoping for is dead. He was killed by Chu Yingge herself."

"How could that be?" Mo Bao jumped up immediately: "That person is Chu Yingge's mother. No matter how ruthless Chu Yingge is, she would never kill her own mother. Don't lie to me!"

"What makes you think you have the right to make me deceive you?" Mu Ziyuan said with undisguised sarcasm.

Mo Bao slumped to the ground. Indeed, whether he lived or died depended on Mu Ziyuan's word. There was nothing he could use. But even so, he didn't believe that person would die so easily.

That's the Holy Maiden of the Feather Clan! If that person dies, from whom should his freedom be obtained?

Thinking of this, Mo Bao suddenly stared intently at Mu Ziyuan.

"Didn't you just say that you'd give me freedom if I gave you whatever I wanted?"

"I did say that, but I just don't know whether you'll cooperate or not."

"What do you want to know?"

How to unravel the connection between two people's destinies.

"Destiny?" A fierce glint flashed in Mo Bao's eyes.

Although Mu Ziyuan did not explain the ins and outs of the matter clearly, he could basically guess the general outline.

Chu Yingge's bloodline awakened, causing him to go astray and merge with Yu Yan's destiny, which is why Mu Ziyuan came to find him.

So, in a fit of rage, Chu Yingge did indeed have the potential to kill that person.

"Are Chu Yingge and Yu Yan's destinies connected?"

“Yes, otherwise I wouldn’t have come to ask you. Anyway, all you want is freedom. As long as you can tell me how, I will give you freedom.” Mu Ziyuan coaxed patiently.

Mo Bao gave a bitter smile. This matter was not so easy. If fate could be resolved so easily, why would Chu Yingge have ended up in this situation?

Fate is the highest secret of the Feather Clan. Once two people's fates are linked, trying to untangle them is incredibly painful and no one can bear the suffering. At least, there is not a single successful case among the Feather Clan.

Everyone he knew who tried to unravel their destiny had died a violent death.

Even Chu Yingge's mother was trapped in a stone coffin for so long, yet she still ended up dying at the hands of her own daughter.

It's simply impossible to successfully unravel the mystery of fate. Even if Chu Yingge were willing to risk her life to try, it's another matter entirely whether Yu Yan would be willing.

Mo Bao remained silent, and Mu Ziyuan's expression grew even more tense.

"Is it not possible? Don't you know how to decipher one's destiny?"

"I know it, but it won't work."

"Why?"

"It requires the cooperation of both of you, and the process is extremely painful. Even if Chu Yingge is willing to try for you, why do you think Yu Yan will be willing? As long as he stubbornly refuses, you will be helpless and have no way to resolve the issue."

"Isn't there any other way? There can't be only one method, there must be others, right?" Mu Ziyuan's heart was starting to race.

If what Mo Bao said is true, then wouldn't it mean that he and Chu Yingge are impossible for the rest of their lives? After all, Yu Yan is the kind of person who would rather die than let go of Chu Yingge.

Mo Bao nodded heavily, unwilling to say anything more.

Even if Chu Yinge and Yu Yan both agreed, he wouldn't do it. Unraveling one's destiny goes against the will of Heaven, and he would be punished by Heaven sooner or later. He has already suffered enough punishment in his life.

Mu Ziyuan stood there, stunned. His last bit of hope was shattered, and he slumped to one side, feeling utterly dejected, as if he had lost all support.

He finally got to where he is today, but now he's being told there's no way out. What should he do?

Emerging from the secret cell, Mu Ziyuan looked as if he had been struck by frost, utterly listless.

As Mu Ziyuan's personal bodyguard, Mu Zi naturally noticed this.

"Your Majesty, how is it?"

"There is no way."

"It's okay, we can think of other ways. We'll come up with something eventually."

"I never expected this." Mu Ziyuan left, somewhat dejected.

Just as Mu Zi was about to chase after her, Yun Nuo stopped her.

"Don't cause any more trouble. Let the Emperor think it over carefully."

"What could the Emperor possibly come up with by himself?"

"Do you think you'll figure anything out just by following along? With your brain, you'd better not cause trouble for the Emperor."

Yunnuo's words are becoming increasingly sharp-tongued, completely unlike her former self. Her words are always barbed, and if Muzi hadn't already gotten used to it, she would definitely have started a fight with Yunnuo.

“You’re right. We’ve done all we can now. The rest is really beyond our control. By the way, why don’t you go see your mistress? I believe she’ll give you some face.”

"How coincidental, that's what I was thinking too. I must go see my master no matter what, even if it's just for my own wish."

"However, the Netherworld Palace is heavily guarded. I'm afraid you won't be able to get in by yourself, will you?" Mu Zi said with some concern.

Yun Nuo smiled mischievously: "So, you are still somewhat useful in a critical moment."

"What do you want to do?"

"Of course I'll bring you along."

"Can I refuse?" A bad feeling was rising in Mu Zi's heart.

Yun Nuo smiled maliciously: "Do you really want to refuse?"

"What do you want to do?" Mu Zi suddenly shivered. Based on her experience over the past three years, once Yun Nuo showed such a smile, something outrageous was bound to happen to him.

He has really been through a lot in the past three years.

Sure enough, the next moment, Yun Nuo suddenly moved closer to Mu Zi and pulled off Mu Zi's belt with lightning speed. In an instant, Mu Zi's clothes loosened, revealing large areas of flesh.

Mu Zi pulled her clothes tighter, looked at Yun Nuo, and wished she could give him a taste of his own medicine.

Unfortunately, although Yun Nuo was a rogue, he was an absolute gentleman and could not do such immoral things.

"Give me back my belt!"

"Then you'll come with me."

"Don't go."

"I won't pay it back." Over the past few years, Yun Nuo has completely exposed his rogue nature, and Mu Zi has never gotten anything out of him.

If Yunnuo weren't a woman, and if she weren't one of the people Guozi cared about, he would have torn her to pieces long ago.

"I'll say it one last time, give me back my belt."

"Then I'll say it one last time, come with me."

"Yunnuo, you are testing my patience."

"Yeah, I'm shameless anyway. If you're so capable, then keep at it with me. I don't see anything wrong with it."

Mu Zi gritted her teeth and finally succumbed to Yun Nuo's control.

After all, he had a sense of shame, and even if he didn't care about his reputation, he couldn't let his emperor lose face.

Having achieved her goal, Yun Nuo naturally stopped making things difficult for Mu Zi. She handed the belt to Mu Zi with a fawning smile on her face.

"Just help me this once. If you ever need my help in the future, just tell me. I'll do anything for you."

"Alright, you're already being kind by not harming me, and you're even helping me."

Mu Zi took the belt from Yun Nuo and tied it, looked around, and then pulled Yun Nuo aside.

"I'll help you this once, but you must not let the Emperor know about this. Otherwise, if he finds out that we went to see the Empress without his knowledge, we'll both be in deep trouble."

"Do you even need to tell me? Don't worry, I absolutely won't let a word out," Yun Nuo assured him confidently.

Most people might have taken Yunnuo's promises seriously, but Muzi, who had been fooled before, dared not believe such a poorly made guarantee. Of course, as it turned out, Muzi's intuition was right; Yunnuo was indeed an unreliable person.

……

There is a barrier around the Netherworld Palace. If you try to force your way in, you will alert the guards of the Netherworld Palace.

However, if they don't force their way in, it won't be easy for Yun Nuo to get in, given her abilities. After all, she's not a master like Yu Yan or Mu Ziyuan.

Therefore, this is the time for Mu Zi to come in handy. As long as Mu Zi tears a hole in the barrier, Yun Nuo can go in. Even if it alerts the guards of the Netherworld Palace, Mu Zi can distract them.

Mu Zi wanted to scoff at the plan, wondering why he was the one suffering and toil while Yun Nuo enjoyed the fruits of his labor. However, in the end, under Yun Nuo's tyranny, Mu Zi had to agree to this inhumane plan.

Standing outside the barrier, Mu Zi glanced at Yun Nuo with a hint of resentment.

Have you really thought it through?

"We're already here, is there any way out?" Yun Nuo raised an eyebrow and said.