Return to the City
Autumn in Hangzhou characterized by extremely comfortable temperatures and a gentle autumn breeze. It doesn't feel like a harbinger of decay, but rather like the soft, delicate rendering of colors in a beautiful painting—exquisite and slow...
Tang Miao returned to the capital first because he missed Tang Yue.
Of course, it's also possible that he was provoked by Li Man?
But only he himself knows the truth about this.
However, after arriving at the Judgment Society, Tang Miao received news from Tang Zhong that Tang Yue was still on a mission and wouldn't be returning anytime soon. Tang Miao could only leave, feeling somewhat heartbroken.
He didn't leave Hangzhou immediately, but instead returned to the place where the Totem Mystic Snake was sealed.
Speaking of which, it had been a long time since he had seen the Dark Serpent after helping it shed its skin. Before going to see the Great Serpent, Tang Miao naturally didn't forget to bring some snacks, like a seafood feast and some special barbecue... these used to be his and the Great Serpent's shared hobbies.
Having gone so long without a delicious meal, this greedy snake must be practically bland from lack of food.
Just as Tang Miao arrived at its sealed location, the miniature Dark Serpent seemed to have already sensed him and came to Tang Miao's shoulder.
"Holy crap..."
Even though I hadn't even entered its sealed sleeping place, this thing had already sensed me?
Tang Miao glanced around before saying, "Stupid snake, weren't you sleeping? How come you came out as soon as I arrived?"
"Hiss~"
The Dark Serpent flicked its tongue and told Tang Miao: It smelled the aroma of delicious food, so it came out on its own.
After flicking its tongue and responding, the Dark Serpent prepared to burrow into the bag in Tang Miao's hand.
Tang Miao quickly grabbed the little thing and said, "What's the rush? It's all yours, I'm not going to steal it, just take it and eat it!"
If that stupid snake went in like that, wouldn't it come out smelling like delicious food?
He's practically his only loyal bodyguard right now. So this guy will definitely be clinging to him tonight. Imagine the chaos when Tang Yue comes back, with that oily feeling all over the place.
"Hiss~"
After being caught by Tang Miao, the Dark Serpent didn't try to break free. It just flicked its tongue, telling Tang Miao: "I want food! I want food! I want food!"
"You don't have to put the whole snake in there just for rice, do you? Are you crazy? If you keep doing this, I won't bring you any more food for a year." Tang Miao's lips twitched slightly as he looked at the snake in his hand with disdain.
He's supposed to be at the top tier of monarchs, how can he be so spineless?
Tang Miao talked on and on with the Dark Serpent for a long time. Although the Dark Serpent was very impatient, it still endured it for the sake of the food. It coiled up in Tang Miao's hand and obediently waited for him to finish speaking before it could enjoy its meal.
That's why Tang Miao, who was originally preparing a long speech, simply tossed it aside.
He won't cooperate, what's the point of teasing him?
The liberated Dark Serpent was like a man who had been thirsty for years falling into a land of women...
A full half hour passed... before the Dark Serpent finally finished enjoying its delicious meal. Unsurprisingly, its entire body was covered in sauce...
Before it could pounce on Tang Miao, its body was frozen solid by a thick layer of ice crystals.
"Crack..."
In just a moment, the ice block that had just formed shattered.
"Hiss~..."
The Dark Serpent successfully climbed onto Tang Miao's shoulder, flicking its tongue as it looked at Tang Miao, as if to say: Could you please let me know before you take a cold shower?
Tang Miao felt a wave of frustration...
Even at a high level, he was still like an ant before the monarch's overwhelming power...
After spending an afternoon with the Dark Serpent, Tang Miao learned from Dark Serpent that it seemed to have sensed a threatening aura recently.
Moreover, the other party is located within this city.
Tang Miao immediately thought of Ye Xin Xia. She vaguely remembered that Ye Xinxia had two souls or something, right?
Fortunately, thanks to the help of the Kirin Jade, the Dark Serpent molted a year earlier, so Tang Miao was no longer worried that the ambitious plan targeting it would happen.
He only warned the Dark Serpent not to show itself without his call. When Tang Miao left, the Dark Serpent obediently burrowed into the seal in the lake.
Meanwhile, in one of the rooms of the Judgment Society, an elderly man with a goatee sat in a chair and looked at the man in front of him, saying, "Da Sheng, are you sure that giant python recently shed its skin?"
"That's right." The man named Da Sheng nodded and said with certainty, "Tang Zhong and the others have already started arranging protection. As long as something happens, we can shift all the blame to the giant python."
"Very well, if it succeeds, I will definitely give you what you want!" the old man with the goatee said with a sneer.
"Thank you, Your Excellency!"
Meanwhile, Tang Miao, having left Hangzhou, returned to Magic Capital.
This was undeniably a failure; not a single bullet, despite being fully loaded, was fired, leaving Tang Miao in a very bad mood. However, just as she was about to return to her apartment, that unpleasant feeling vanished instantly.
Speaking of which, isn't it time to enjoy the food of my pet canary?
Besides, if I remember correctly, today is a holiday. That silly rabbit Ai Tutu is probably partying wildly at some bar right now, and as for Mu Nujiao, she should be cultivating right now, right?
"Hey-hey..."
Tang Miao grew more and more excited as he thought about it. He didn't even take the elevator, climbing the stairs himself, faster than anyone could use the elevator...
Upon arriving at the apartment building, Tang Miao searched the area and, sure enough, found only one person inside!
He then quietly opened the door and entered. Once inside the foyer, his eyes darted around furtively.
There... Mu Nujiao was sitting on a soft sofa, her slender body sinking into its comfort. Her head was tilted back slightly, her long hair cascading down the sofa back, her raised neck as white and smooth as a noble swan. She seemed to be resting?
Tang Miao approached step by step. As if she had heard the noise, Mu Nujiao looked over. When she saw that it was Tang Miao, she just stared at him without saying a word, her eyes filled with complicated emotions.
Seeing that Mu Nujiao was awake, Tang Miao became less cautious and went straight over, saying, "My Beloved Consort, it's been so long! Have you missed me?"
Mu Nujiao, who had been in a daze, blushed instantly upon hearing Tang Miao speak... because she had initially thought it was another hallucination...
After all, ever since Tang Miao disappeared again after returning from the Barren City, she's been acting like this a lot... But this time, she can actually talk? And... where are her hands?