Star Luo City, South Gate.
Lin Ciyan walked through the city gate calmly.
He followed the route in his memory and walked in the direction of Star Luo Teahouse.
Before walking two streets, the sound of neat horse hooves and slight Soul Power waves suddenly came from the street ahead.
Pedestrians gave way.
A group of knights wearing Star Luo Imperial Family bodyguard uniforms came on horseback, and the leader was actually a woman.
She was riding on a divine snow-white Soul Beast horse, and was wearing a royal blue luxurious palace dress with complex golden star patterns embroidered on the hem.
The long skirt is cut to fit perfectly, and outlines her tall and graceful figure in a thrilling way.
The slender waist is not easy to hold, but there is a full and straight arc upward. On the Swan-like neck, an exquisite face becomes more and more dazzling in the wind and snow.
Princess Star Luo Empire, Xu Jiujiu.
She obviously came in a hurry, her bun was a little loose, and a few strands of chestnut curly hair fell down her cheeks, adding a bit of vividness to her usual dignified elegance.
Those amethyst-like eyes quickly scanned the crowd, and suddenly lit up when they locked onto the figure of Lin Ciyan.
"U--"
The cavalry stopped in front of Lin Ciyan.
Xu Jiujiu turned over and dismounted neatly, her long skirt drawing a graceful arc in the air.
She didn't even wait for the guards to bring the footstool, her long and straight legs gently landed on the ground, and she walked quickly towards Lin Ciyan wearing exquisite court boots.
"Ci Yan!"
There was undisguised joy in his voice.
The next second, all the surrounding guards and passers-by stared at him in stunned silence.
Star Luo Princess, who is known for his rationality, intelligence and elegant manners, actually opened his arms and flew towards the young man in green!
Lin Ciyan subconsciously reached out.
The warm fragrant nephrite crashed into my arms.
Xu Jiujiu's body is softer than it looks, with the faint fragrance of the royal family's special aromatherapy, mixed with the unique warmth of a woman's body temperature, instantly surrounding him.
She hugged him tightly, her arms wrapped around his neck, her cheek pressed against his shoulder, and the full curves under her luxurious dress pressed unreservedly against his chest.
Lin Ciyan's body stiffened slightly, then relaxed, and one hand naturally caressed her back.
Good guy... this scale has obviously grown compared to two years ago.
This thought flashed through his mind, but he maintained a calm smile on the outside and said softly, "Princess Jiujiu, so many people are watching."
"Let them see." Xu Jiujiu whispered in his ear, his warm breath brushing against his ear.
"Whoever this princess wants to hug, do I need other people's consent?"
Having said that, she still let go of her hand and took a half step back.
But those purple eyes were still staring at him firmly, with a smile and a trace of unnoticeable greed in them.
She looked at him carefully, looking at his handsome face and his tall and straight figure.
Lin Ciyan looked at the girl and told her about her plans for the trip, "I'm going to a place in a few days. It's very cold in that place."
Xu Jiujiu's eyes flashed. "Far North?"
"The princess is well informed."
"It's not about being well-informed, it's about understanding you." Xu Jiujiu turned around and held his arm naturally.
"Let's go to my place and talk. This is not the place to talk."
The faint fragrance from her body wafted over again, and the soft touch from her arms made Lin Ciyan's heart move slightly.
The surrounding guards looked at each other, pretending not to see anything.
Passers-by's jaws dropped.
Star Luo Empire's pearl is so affectionate to a boy?!
The two got into the princess's exclusive luxury carriage.
The cabin is comfortable and dry, covered with luxurious velvet blankets, and hot tea and snacks are ready on the small table.
Xu Jiujiu motioned to the bodyguard to close the car door, blocking the view from the outside world.
The carriage started slowly.
Xu Jiujiu then completely relaxed and sat down sideways elegantly, with her slender legs crossed under her long skirt, revealing a slender ankle wrapped in transparent stockings.
She personally poured tea for Lin Ciyan with smooth movements.
"Two years and three months." She pushed the teacup in front of him and looked up at him.
"Last time we said goodbye, you only said you would come back Star Luo Empire, but you didn't say you would make me wait so long."
There was a hint of complaint in his tone, but it was more of a yearning that couldn't be hidden.
Lin Ciyan took the tea cup and accidentally touched her fingers with her fingertips, which were soft and delicate.
"Academy studies, training, and some other chores." He briefly took care of it and took a sip of tea. "But this time, besides seeing you, I really have something to ask."
"I know you didn't come here specifically to see me." Xu Jiujiu snorted, but he wasn't really angry. Instead, he leaned forward slightly, resting his elbow on the table, holding his chin and looking at him.
"Ask, as long as I know."
This posture left her neckline slightly open, revealing her delicate collarbones and a line of snow-white ravines.
She seemed completely unaware, her eyes focused.
Lin Ciyan looked away and cleared his throat. "You Star Luo Auction House, have you received or heard of a special Level 9 Soul Tool in the past six months? It's called 'God Sealing Platform'."
"God Sealing Platform?" Xu Jiujiu frowned slightly, thought carefully for a moment, and shook his head.
"No. Level 9 Soul Tool is rare, and every circulation is recorded. If it has appeared, there is no way I wouldn't know about it."
She paused and added, "And the name 'God Sealing Platform'... sounds like the detention seal type Soul Tool?"
"This kind of Soul Tool is extremely difficult to make and has a special purpose. Even if it exists, I'm afraid it won't easily appear in the auction house."
Lin Ciyan is certain in his heart.
Sure enough, the timeline has not yet arrived.
In the original work, God Sealing Platform was taken out by the Sun Moon Empire in Mingdu Grand Auction a few years later. Now Huo Yuhao has just left home, and Snow Empress has not yet failed to transform and was captured.
The prophetic advantage is stable.
[Ding! Successfully confirmed that key plot points have not been triggered to avoid potential conflicts in the future. Slacking Value+800! Tip: Information advantage is also an important part of "laying down to win"~]
The system prompts sound in due course.
Xu Jiujiu Seeing his relaxed expression, his purple eyes turned. "You came here specifically to ask this... that thing is important to you?"
"It's very important." Lin Ciyan didn't hide it. "It's related to the fate of a... friend."
He didn't say what kind of friend he was, but Xu Jiujiu could hear the weight in his solemn tone.
She nodded, did not ask any more questions, and said instead, "Then you are going to Far North next? When will you leave?"
"Tomorrow morning." Lin Ciyan looked at her.
"I came here today mainly because I wanted to see you and buy some supplies that Far North can use in the city."
"I'll have people prepare the supplies for you, the best ones." Xu Jiujiu said without hesitation, and then his voice became lower.
"It's just... are you leaving so soon?"
The carriage drove into the side entrance of the palace and stopped in front of an exquisite palace.
"We're here." Xu Jiujiu stood up first and reached out to pull him, "Come down first, it's cold outside."
The two got out of the car and walked into the palace.
This is Xu Jiujiu's private residence in the palace. It is elegantly and warmly decorated, not as majestic as the main hall.
After dismissing the maid, Xu Jiujiu led Lin Ciyan to the Nuan Pavilion.
She rummaged in the cabinet for a moment and took out an exquisite Storage Soul Tool bracelet.
"Here are the top-grade cold-proof clothes that I have prepared. They are all made of fire-attribute Soul Beast fur and special materials. They are light and warm."
"There is also a batch of high-energy Soul Beast meat jerky and potions, which will be enough for you to use Far North for a while." She handed the bracelet to him and lightly touched his palm with her fingers.
Lin Ciyan took it and kept it lukewarm.
He injected a little Soul Power to investigate, and found that the space inside was not small, the materials were neatly arranged in categories, and the preparations were extremely thorough.
"Thanks, Jiujiu." He said sincerely.
"Why are you being polite to me?" Xu Jiujiu smiled, walked up to him, stretched out his hand to straighten his already flat collar.
The distance between the two was very close, and she could smell his clean and refreshing scent, mixed with a hint of Sea God Island's unique faint herbal fragrance.
Her fingertips gently brushed against the skin of his neck.
It was quiet inside the pavilion, except for the occasional rustling sound coming from outside the window.
"Far North is very dangerous." Xu Jiujiu suddenly whispered.
"I know you are strong, but... you still have to be careful."
"I will." Lin Ciyan nodded.
"When you come back..." She raised her eyes, her amethyst-like eyes reflecting his face, "Come Star Luo Empire and see me again, okay?"
"Definitely."
Xu Jiujiu stared at him for a moment, then suddenly stood on tiptoes.
Her soft lips pressed lightly on his cheek, and they separated at the first touch.
Then she came close to his ear, and with a breath that only the two of them could hear, with a hint of coquettishness and playfulness, she gently bit his earlobe:
"Come back soon... I'll wait for you."
The warm breath touches the pinna of the ears, causing a tingling sensation.
After saying that, she quickly took two steps away, a faint blush appeared on her cheeks, but she turned away calmly. "Okay, I'll ask my bodyguard to take you to the best hotel in the city. Tomorrow... I won't go to see you off."
Lin Ciyan touched the earlobe that had just been bitten, and looked at her rare expression of a little daughter, feeling warm in her heart.
"Okay." He nodded, "Then I'm leaving."
"Hmm."
Xu Jiujiu walked him to the palace gate and watched him turn around and walk into the snow.
It wasn't until the cyan figure disappeared around the corner of the palace wall that she sighed softly and touched her lips with her fingertips, showing deep reluctance in her eyes.
But soon, she cheered up again and returned to her usual calm and graceful attitude.
"Come here." She called the maid, "Go and check whether the empire has any intelligence records on 'God Sealing Platform' recently, even if it's just a rumor."
"Yes, princess."
Xu Jiujiu looked towards the north with firm eyes.
If you don't tell me, I won't ask. But I will try my best to help you pay attention to the information you need.
This is probably how she expresses her feelings.
Early the next morning, Lin Ciyan left Star Luo City and officially headed north.
The supplies in the storage bracelet are beyond imagination, and Xu Jiujiu's hard work is evident.
He changed into a dark blue suit lined with Fire Velvet Sable fur, and wore a silver-gray cloak that seemed thin but could automatically adjust the temperature. They were all exquisite bracelets.
Slacking Value still has more than 160,000 yuan left, so he is in no hurry to spend it.
Journey to the Far North The harvest will not be small, we will see what needs to be exchanged when the time comes.
Five Elements Divine Light Inner World rotated slowly in Sea of Consciousness, and Xiyao looked around curiously inside.
He hasn't told Xiyao about Snow Empress in detail yet, fearing that this jealous little person might cause trouble in advance.
"Ci Yan, are we going to a very cold place?" Xiyao's voice sounded in my mind.
"Well, find a new partner." Lin Ciyan smiled.
"New partner? Better than me?" Xiyao immediately became alert.
"It's different." Lin Ciyan reassured, "You will know when the time comes."
He looked towards the northern sky, where the clouds were low and the continuous snow line was vaguely visible.
Snow Empress... wait for me.
This time, I will change your fate.
The horse's hooves trampled the snow, and the young man's figure gradually moved away, disappearing into the vast sky and earth.
The real Journey to the Far North officially begins at this moment.