Night spread across the earth like water, and cool moonlight poured down from the heavens, draping the entire mountain range in a faint silver veil.
At the heart of the mountain range, clusters of palaces rose and fell in succession. Beneath the moonlight, they resembled ancient beasts, exuding traces of an archaic aura.
At this moment, most of these palaces were brightly lit, and many places had already been decorated with lanterns and banners, brimming with festivity.
Yet the mountain peak far from those magnificent ancient halls was exceptionally tranquil. Free of that bustle, it seemed like the dwelling place of a recluse—peaceful and serene.
On the mountain peak, a white-clad figure stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the brightly lit halls in the distance. It seemed as though starlight flickered in his eyes.
"Brother Gu Xiao, aren't you resting yet?"
Suddenly, a gentle voice rang out on the mountain peak. A figure in azure robes slowly emerged from the forest, moonlight spilling across her refined features and making her appear especially enchanting.
Lu Yunxiao turned his head to look at the figure in azure robes. A trace of gentle warmth appeared on his usually indifferent face.
"I was bored, so I came out to pass the time."
"But what about you? Tomorrow is the Gu Clan's Coming-of-Age Ceremony. Why aren't you resting early?"
Lu Yunxiao's tone was gentle. Toward the girl before him, he felt nothing but heartfelt affection and indulgence.
"Xun'er can't sleep alone."
With a smile at the corner of her mouth, Gu Xun'er took a few graceful steps and naturally nestled into Lu Yunxiao's embrace.
Lu Yunxiao wrapped an arm around her and pulled Gu Xun'er into his arms.
At once, a captivating fragrance wafted into his nose.
"If you can't sleep, how