"Go over there, there are fewer people there~ I have something to tell you."
Xiao Jiu's gaze was gentle as water, and there was a hint of mystery in her eyes as she looked at Lin Ao.
Then, she turned gracefully and led the way.
Lin Ao's eyes flickered slightly, and he couldn't help but wonder: It seems Xiao Jiu hasn't seen him for too long. Does she want to try something exciting?
His lips unconsciously curled up, a hint of anticipation in his eyes as he followed behind Xiao Jiu.
When they reached a deserted area, all was quiet except for the sound of a gentle breeze.
Lin Ao's lips curled into a wicked smile, his eyes filled with burning desire.
" Xiao Jiu ~ Give me a hug~"
He warmly embraced Xiao Jiu from behind, feeling her warmth and softness.
However, the next second, Lin Ao's expression instantly became complicated, with tenderness, surprise, doubt, and shock all mixed together.
"Bang!!"
A loud crash came from the ground. It turned out that Lin Ao was behind Xiao Jiu and was suddenly tackled and thrown by Xiao Jiu.
Lin Ao was completely unprepared for Xiao Jiu's reaction. He lay on the ground in a disheveled state, his face filled with disbelief.
He couldn't understand how the warm embrace he had been expecting had turned out this way.
Xiao Jiu stood to the side, arms crossed, a hint of anger and smugness in her eyes. She watched Lin Ao quietly, her eyes slightly narrowed.
Lin Ao stared wide-eyed at Xiao Jiu, his mind now filled with questions.
" Xiao Jiu... what's wrong with you? Why are you suddenly so 'enthusiastic'?"
As soon as Lin Ao stood up, he suddenly realized that his surroundings had undergone a complete transformation.
He found himself in a scorching desert, surrounded by nothing, with an enormous sun hanging in the sky.
The scorching heat hit him in the face, and the sand beneath his feet was burning hot, making him feel as if he were in a giant furnace.
Without a doubt, this is Xiao Jiu using her ability.
" Xiao Jiu ~ Let's talk this out. What did I do to offend you?"
Lin Ao spoke helplessly, but he remained quite calm. In fact, he could directly break Xiao Jiu's ability now, but he still patiently asked.
He wondered if Xiao Jiu was pregnant, which was causing her to be in a bad mood.
Lin Ao's voice echoed in the scorching desert, but he did not receive an immediate response from Xiao Jiu.
Looking at the endless desert around him, a sense of helplessness welled up in his heart once again.
The sweltering heat made him feel somewhat irritable, but he tried his best to remain calm.
" Xiao Jiu, stop it, okay? Whatever I did wrong, just tell me, and I'll change, alright?"
Lin Ao spoke again, his tone tinged with affection.
He really didn't understand why Xiao Jiu was suddenly so angry; he didn't think he had done anything wrong.
Lin Ao began to recall recent events, trying to figure out what he might have done to upset Xiao Jiu.
Was he too busy lately and neglecting Xiao Jiu's feelings? Or did he say something he shouldn't have? Various possible reasons kept flashing through his mind, but he couldn't find a definite answer. Just as Lin Ao was deep in thought, Xiao Jiu finally made a move.
The sand in front of him transformed into Xiao Jiu's appearance. She slightly raised her chin, her eyes still holding a hint of anger.
"Think carefully about what you've been doing lately!"
Xiao Jiu's voice rang out from the sandman's mouth, tinged with dissatisfaction.
Lin Ao frowned, seriously considering Xiao Jiu's words.
He has been quite busy lately, dealing with various matters, but he hasn't forgotten to care about Xiao Jiu.
Could it be that he didn't do something right in some detail? He tried hard to recall his words and actions, hoping to find the reason why Xiao Jiu was angry.
"Because I took Nala in?"
Lin Ao tentatively spoke up, Xiao Jiu rolled her eyes. "Haven't you taken enough already? Do I need to get angry with you over this?"
"I... I really can't think of anything..."
Lin Ao ultimately chose to give up. He pondered many possibilities in his mind, but no matter how hard he racked his brains, he still couldn't figure it out.
" Fate Eight... and..."
Xiao Jiu tried to speak, but halfway through her sentence, Lin Ao couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"Because of Fate Eight? Does the thought of her calling you 'stepmother' make you feel a little awkward? Hahaha~"
Suddenly, Lin Ao burst into unrestrained laughter, and Xiao Jiu's mood instantly soured.
Although the situation was indeed a bit awkward, that wasn't the real reason she was angry.
With a gentle wave of her hand, Xiao Jiu caused the illusion to change instantly, with the sand flowing like a river.
The ground where Lin Ao was standing became extremely unstable, leaving him no choice but to leap into the sky.
Unexpectedly, the sun in the sky moved closer and closer to Lin Ao, and the scorching sunlight made him sweat profusely.
"It's because you hurt Lin Yi and the others, and you deceived us!"
When Lin Ao heard Xiao Jiu's words, he froze on the spot.
"Huh? You knew? How did you know...?"
Lin Ao's eyes darted around, thinking that it must have been Lin Qian and his three bastards who betrayed him.
"You! I've watched them grow up, and I've never had the heart to hit them. But you, using such violent methods, what if something really happens to Lin Yi? What about Wanqing?"
Xiao Jiu glared at Lin Ao with her puffed-up cheeks.
Lin Ao scratched his head awkwardly.
He casually shattered Xiao Jiu's illusion.
Seeing the angry beauty before him, Lin Ao felt a pang of heartache and went over to embrace her.
"Okay, okay, I was wrong. Don't be angry. I just wanted to foster a better relationship between them. And also... to assess their abilities."
Lin Ao said awkwardly, while Xiao Jiu turned her head away, still looking angry.
"You should apologize to Wanqing and the others."
Xiao Jiu slapped Lin Ao a few times in annoyance.
"It all happened so suddenly. Tell Wanqing and the others... cough, later. I'll explain properly later."
Lin Ao swallowed hard. If he went to tell Gu Wanqing and the others now, he would really be in deep trouble.
"In the future, tell us in advance before doing these things. We're already nervous about things that are about Fate, and you're doing this to us."
Xiao Jiu looked at Lin Ao with resentment. Lin Ao gave a wry smile and nodded.
"It was my oversight; there won't be a next time~ there won't be a next time~"
As Lin Ao spoke, he kissed Xiao Jiu's forehead.
This time, Xiao Jiu didn't dodge.
How have you been feeling lately? Have the children been naughty?
Lin Ao gently stroked Xiao Jiu's belly.
Xiao Jiu gave Lin Ao a reproachful look.
"It's only been a few months, how could it be so fast?"
After Xiao Jiu finished speaking, she and Lin Ao touched their slightly protruding bellies together, and a feeling of happiness welled up in their hearts.
" Lin Ao, we must take control of our own lives. For the sake of the children, we must give it our all..."
Xiao Jiu suddenly sighed, and Lin Ao paused, then took a deep breath.
"Yes..."
In the capital city of the Mist Kingdom, after Nala cooperated with Ji Chengtian and the others, Mist Kingdom was officially handed over to the Hong Kingdom, and the voices of opposition, large and small, were "gently" extinguished.
A golden, transparent beam of light shot straight into the sky and flew towards the Hong Kingdom.
Heavenly Mandate, standing in the courtyard, put down his iPad and looked up at the sky.
The main hall of the Chu State.
"Bang!"
A loud bang echoed through the Chu State's main hall.
Chu Tian smashed the dragon throne to pieces.
"Pass down the order! The Chu State army shall depart immediately, and if necessary, deploy the Dark Chrysalis!"