FRGNM -Chapter 151 A-Han

Ling Ruoxi couldn’t help but shudder. No wonder the miasma here was so fierce—it turned out this was the reason! Thinking that beneath her feet there might very well be human remains buried, goosebumps rose all over her body, and she completely lost any desire to continue admiring the scenery.

After leaving the peach grove, they came upon a long lotus pond. Countless lotus flowers were in full bloom, their delicate fragrance drifting through the air, refreshing the spirit. Butterflies fluttered everywhere, adding even more beauty to the scene.

“Do you know what the butterflies here are called?” The Eastern Capital King smiled faintly, extending his hand. The butterflies ahead actually landed on his fingertip of their own accord.

What are butterflies called? This was the first time Ling Ruoxi had ever heard such a strange question. She frowned slightly—could butterflies really have names?

“The butterflies here are called Eyeliner,” the Eastern Capital King said softly with a smile, moving the butterfly aside. “Each one can transmit everything it sees to the island master. So whoever comes here, she knows.”

“So that woman already knows we’re here?” Ling Ruoxi’s expression darkened. Subconsciously, she moved closer to the Eastern Capital King—not out of fear, but to block her own face as much as possible. She needed to conceal her identity. Staying close to him also made her appear more fragile, reducing suspicion.

Nodding, the Eastern Capital King smiled. “That’s right. And within the time it takes for a stick of incense to burn, she’ll send someone to escort us. Qiongyu Immortal Island isn’t large, but there are many formations. Be careful—stay close to me later. Remember, no matter what she does to you, you must be clear about one thing: you are entering sincerely. Offering up your soul must wait until a year later, after you’ve earned her trust. Don’t forget.”

“I understand.” The person behind him pitifully clutched his hand, long eyelashes fluttering as tears swirled in her eyes. Like a frightened little rabbit, she followed him closely.

In less than a quarter of an hour, white figures approached from ahead. More than a dozen women stood in two rows, each wearing a white veil that concealed her face.

Seeming to notice the presence of another woman, the group of women knelt on one knee, pressing a hand to their left chest as they said coldly, “Welcome back, Your Majesty.”

“No need for formalities. You may rise. I didn’t expect you to still acknowledge me as the Eastern Capital King.” With a confident smile, the man walked forward.

However, one of the women quickly raised her hand to block Ling Ruoxi’s path. “Qiongyu Immortal Island forbids all outsiders. Please leave.”

“She came with me. Her parents are both dead, and she has no one else. Since I’ve just returned, let her stay by my side to serve me,” the Eastern Capital King said with a faint smile.

The woman had no choice but to step aside, watching helplessly as such an ugly woman followed behind the Eastern Capital King toward the sleeping palace ahead.

Just as Luo Mingyu had said, this place was far too luxurious. It seemed to have gathered the finest treasures from the entire continent. The carved balustrades and jade-built palaces were far beyond what Duanyun State could compare to.

Moreover, this was merely a small island. Yet its wealth and resources rivaled those of a great nation. One could easily imagine its extravagance—so much so that even Ling Ruoxi was stunned by the sight before her.

Following the fiery red figure, she quietly entered the palace. Seeing the Eastern Capital King kneel down, she followed suit, lowering her head properly so that the person opposite couldn’t see her face, while also displaying her frailty.

Baili Wushuang reclined on an icy chair, her willow brows lifting slightly as she looked at the people kneeling below. She let out a seductive chuckle, propped herself up with both hands, and gazed at the man before her with hazy eyes. “Why did you only come back now? Do you know how much I missed you?”

“To receive the island master’s favor is my honor. But I’ve said before—I don’t like overly strong women.” With a faint smile, the Eastern Capital King slowly stood up. Ignoring Ling Ruoxi entirely, he sat down on Baili Wushuang’s chair and reached out to massage her shoulders.

A cold gleam flashed in Baili Wushuang’s eyes as she stared at the person kneeling on the ground. “Who is she? Don’t tell me you like this kind of ugly little thing?”

“Of course not. She’s a little thing I picked up outside. I pitied her, so I brought her back with me. What—don’t you like her?” Raising an eyebrow, the Eastern Capital King laughed softly.

That ambiguous posture made Ling Ruoxi shiver all over. What exactly was the relationship between Li Yi and Baili Wushuang? Why were the two of them like this…?

With a wave of her hand, Baili Wushuang sneered. “Why wouldn’t I? Since you like such filthy things, keeping her by your side is fine. I just hate seeing ugly people—it disgusts me. And you, where have you been fooling around lately? With your looks, you could easily deceive little girls of seventeen or eighteen.”

“Heh, I’m tired.” The Eastern Capital King brushed her hand away and stood up. “You should rest as well.”

“Stop right there! After being apart for so long, is this how you respond to me?” The seated woman suddenly shouted, sharp light flashing in her eyes as she stood and stared at him.

With a slight smile, the Eastern Capital King turned back. “How could that be? I’m merely a chess piece under your command. I acknowledge you as my master, so naturally I obey you in everything—after all, you once saved my life. But I like to act as I please. You know my temper. If I say I don’t like you, I won’t sleep with you.”

“Heh, how heartless. But that’s exactly what I like about you.” The woman sneered, then reached out and grabbed Ling Ruoxi’s clothes, her blade-like eyes staring straight at her. “And you, little girl—why did you follow him here?”

“I… I…” Her heart tightened. Ling Ruoxi put on a frightened act, staring at the woman in terror, her entire body trembling. The moment Baili Wushuang let go, she collapsed heavily onto the floor.

Kneeling again, Ling Ruoxi said in a trembling voice, “I… I—this servant is alone. My father… my father and mother have both passed away. I… I can only follow Young Master. I hope… Your Highness will give me a chance.”

“Your Highness?” The lofty woman raised an eyebrow at the kneeling figure.

Ling Ruoxi lifted her head and nodded. “Yes. You’re so beautiful, and this place is so magnificent—isn’t this a palace? Since it’s a palace, you must be a consort. I’ve never seen such a beautiful consort before—you’re like a heavenly immortal descended to the mortal world.”

“Oh? Hahaha, really?” Women loved compliments, and Baili Wushuang was no exception. She laughed heartily, picked up a mirror, and looked at herself reflected in it. Compared to the ugly girl kneeling below, she was indeed beautiful by thousands of times.

The Eastern Capital King also smiled faintly. “Of course. You’re the most beautiful woman on Qiongyu Immortal Island. Who could compare to you?”

“That’s true.” Smiling lightly, Baili Wushuang looked at Ling Ruoxi. “I feel a bit uneasy letting this girl serve you. Why don’t you step outside first? I’ll question her myself.”

The man standing there responded and left without even sparing a glance at the person on the ground.

The moment he stepped out of the great hall, a cold light flashed in the woman’s eyes. She suddenly grabbed Ling Ruoxi’s clothes. “Speak! You little slut—how did you seduce my man, that he would let an ugly thing like you stay by his side?”

“T-this servant… this servant wouldn’t dare. This servant was only… only rescued by Young Master. He pitied me…” Her voice trembled as Ling Ruoxi stared at Baili Wushuang in fear. At such close range, she could even feel the fluctuations of Dou Qi within her body.

It was far too powerful. Ling Ruoxi knew clearly that the woman before her was extremely strong. The Dou Qi released from someone above her level pressed down so hard she could barely breathe. Fortunately, she had already returned the Hetian jade to her storage ring and activated a concealment formation, preventing others from seeing the ring on her hand. Otherwise, she would have been exposed at a glance.

“Pitied you?” Baili Wushuang sneered. “There are so many pitiful people in this world—why would he choose you?”

With a sudden swing of her arm, she flung Ling Ruoxi away, then clapped her hands and returned to her seat.

Enduring the pain in her body, Ling Ruoxi continued kneeling on the floor. Her trembling figure shook nonstop, and she didn’t dare raise her head.

The woman ahead smiled coldly. “Raise your head.”

“Y-yes…” Ling Ruoxi slowly lifted her head.

But in that instant, another force of consciousness suddenly invaded. Remembering the Eastern Capital King’s warning, Ling Ruoxi simply relaxed her body and mind, allowing that consciousness to enter and control her brain.

The corners of Baili Wushuang’s lips lifted. She had already noticed that although this woman was extremely ugly, her aptitude was top-tier. There was even Dou Qi flowing within her body—truly one in ten thousand. No wonder he had brought her back.

With a sinister smile, Baili Wushuang raised her brows and asked, “What’s your name?”

“A-Han.” Her heart trembled, and Ling Ruoxi nearly bit off her tongue. She had forgotten to make up a name earlier, so she hastily chose “A-Han.”

Because she thought of Luo Mingyu. That man was cold by nature—Han suited his temperament quite well.

“Why did you come here? Did you seduce him, or did he bring you?” Baili Wushuang nodded with a smile.

Her eyes vacant and dull, Ling Ruoxi stared straight at Baili Wushuang and said softly, “Young Master said he would take me in, so I followed him. Young Master is of noble status. I’m so ugly—how could he possibly fancy me?”

“Very good.” Baili Wushuang interlaced her fingers beneath her chin and looked at Ling Ruoxi. “Then let me ask you—are you willing to stay on Qiongyu Immortal Island?”

Finally, the crucial question. Ling Ruoxi had wanted to blurt out her answer immediately, but she restrained herself, continuing in that dazed tone. “Wherever Young Master goes, I go. I will serve Young Master.”

“Haha, what a frightening little girl.” Baili Wushuang snorted coldly. “Since that’s the case, I’ll let you stay by his side. But you must monitor his every move—including which women he meets!”

With that, she pressed her hand against Ling Ruoxi’s head. A trace of purple Dou Qi flowed in through her Baihui acupoint.

A flash of cold light passed through Ling Ruoxi’s eyes, but she remained calm. Secretly, she suppressed her own Dou Qi, allowing that strand of Dou Qi to remain in her mind. It was merely Baili Wushuang’s casually implanted energy, meant to control her nerves—so that once an order was issued, she would be forced to obey.