Chapter 305

Xiao Minghuang thought to herself.

Having finished her business here, she walked towards the exit of the ancient tomb.

However, just as she stepped one foot through the door...

"Wait, wait!"

Suddenly, the Innate Osmanthus appeared out of thin air and pulled her out of the door.

"Uh... A Yue, is there anything else you need?"

Xiao Minghuang stopped and asked with a frown.

"Of course something's wrong."

Innate Osmanthus released her, a little embarrassed, and said, "Perhaps my memory has deteriorated from sleeping for too long. Keep this safe. If you are in danger in the future, you can use it for self-defense or contact me directly."

As she spoke, she took out a light blue jade bracelet from her sleeve and handed it to Xiao Minghuang, saying, "This bracelet is called 'Azure Sea and Blue Sky,' so please don't lose it."

"Azure sea and blue sky?"

Xiao Minghuang took the bracelet. It was crystal clear and carved with many wave patterns. At first glance, one could vaguely see a vast and boundless blue ocean, radiating a breathtaking aura.

She held the jade bracelet in her hand, and a picture seemed to appear in her mind—an endless blue sea, the surface of which was perfectly calm, with only a few drops of water occasionally rippling, creating a circle of ripples.

Furthermore, she could feel a cool sensation emanating from the bracelet, spreading into her body and rapidly restoring her depleted magical power, as if the cycle of yin and yang were endlessly repeating.

"This bracelet..."

Xiao Minghuang looked up at the Innate Osmanthus, a hint of amazement flashing in her eyes.

"How about it? Isn't this treasure pretty good?"

The Innate Osmanthus smiled and said, "This was made from the remains left behind by the Primordial Kunpeng when it shed its Kun body and transformed into a Great Peng."

"The Primordial Kunpeng is a legendary creature born from chaos, nurtured by the principles of Yin and Yang. Its Kun body represents the Yin principle, while its Peng body is a manifestation of the Yang principle."

"The Azure Sea Jade Bracelet was crafted using this technique. It can recreate the transformation of the Kunpeng, and will greatly benefit your understanding of the Yin and Yang principles!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang's gaze sharpened.

"Qian... A Yue, this treasure is too precious, I can't accept it!"

She accepted the withered branch of the Taiyin Immortal Tree because she helped the Innate Osmanthus kill the Burial King Supreme Being, which was her deserved reward.

However, she had received the Azure Sea Jade Bracelet as a favor for no reason, and she was unwilling to accept it.

"Oh dear, this is for you. If you don't accept it, wouldn't you be refusing my kind offer? Please take it!"

The Innate Osmanthus waved its hand and said.

"This..."

Xiao Minghuang was about to decline when she saw Innate Osmanthus's figure flash and disappear from the spot in an instant.

"Keep this treasure safe. I hope you'll impress me next time we meet!"

"Sigh... this is really..."

Xiao Minghuang sighed softly. At this moment, she suddenly understood how she felt when she insisted on giving gifts to Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu.

Afterwards, she put away the Azure Sea Jade Bracelet and left the ancient tomb.

Outside the ancient tomb.

Lin Wanqiu, Xu Xiuer, and the others waited for a long time, but Xiao Minghuang did not come out for a long time, which made them very worried.

"Alliance Leader Luo, did His Highness say what she's going to do?"

Xu Xiuer's gaze shifted, looking at Luo Qianhua, who was the last to emerge.

Upon hearing this, Luo Qianhua shook her head and said, "When I left, Her Highness only said that she would be out soon, and said nothing else."

"Alright, everyone, don't overthink it. His Highness will be fine. Just wait patiently for a while."

Lin Wanqiu said reassuringly.

As expected.

A moment later.

A void vortex opened in the sky, and a familiar figure stepped out from it.

It was Xiao Minghuang!

"Your Highness, you've finally come out!"

Upon seeing Xiao Minghuang, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"Sorry to keep you all waiting."

Xiao Minghuang said gently.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries...

The group set off, intending to first go to the Su Clan headquarters to pick up Ye Ruoshui, and then return to the Holy Academy.

She had barely begun her journey when someone knocked on her door.

Knock knock knock!

"Your Highness, do you have time now?"

Lin Wanqiu's voice came from outside the door, and there was another presence beside her.

Is something the matter?

Xiao Minghuang asked.

Creak!

The door was pushed open, and Lin Wanqiu stepped in, followed by Lin Zhaoyu.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Minghuang immediately understood.

"Are you planning to return to Yangzhou with Goddess Lin?"

Lin Wanqiu nodded and said, "Your Highness is right. We had already made an appointment to see Ruoshui before setting off, but news came from the clan that Ancestor Lin and Taiyin Supreme have returned to Yangzhou. They said they have an important matter to discuss and that we must return as soon as possible!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang frowned slightly. She didn't object to Lin Wanqiu returning to the Lin family, but what did she mean by the "important matter" she mentioned?

At this moment, Lin Zhaoyu stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Princess, there is no need to worry too much. The reason for inviting Sister Wanqiu back to the clan is twofold: first, to allow her to pay homage to her ancestors and acknowledge her lineage; and second, to discuss the reconciliation between the two branches of Dongyangzhou and Xiyangzhou."

"Um?"

Hearing this, Xiao Minghuang felt relieved and smiled, "East and West Yangzhou have been separated for many years. If they can successfully reconcile, it will be a great thing for the entire Eastern Pole."

After saying goodbye, Lin Wanqiu and Lin Zhaoyu embarked on their journey home together.

Originally, Xiao Minghuang offered to see them off, but Lin Zhaoyu declined, saying that she possessed a supreme magic weapon bestowed by Lin Zu that could break through the void.

399. Goodbye Ye Ruoshui

After seeing Lin Wanqiu off, Xiao Minghuang hadn't even had a chance to rest when she felt a scorching heat coming from the distant horizon.

Then, she stepped out of the cabin and looked into the distance.

Suddenly, a golden streak of light shot through the sky, soaring high above and arriving on the ship's cabin in the blink of an eye.

As the golden light slowly descended and stopped on the deck, Xiao Minghuang saw two young girls appear.

The girl at the head of the group wore a light red dress, had long hair that reached her waist, skin as smooth as jade, a graceful and delicate figure, a pretty and bright face, and eyes as bright as the morning sun. She was like a flame, fiery and dazzling.

The other girl was petite and delicate, wearing a pale yellow dress. She had fair skin, exquisite features, and a hint of shyness in her eyes.

"Your Highness!"

The girl before me was none other than Ye Ruoshui, whom I hadn't seen in a long time.

She had just landed from the air and hadn't even gotten her footing when she flew into Xiao Minghuang's arms like a swallow throwing itself into his.

"Your Highness, I miss you so much!"

Her cheeks were slightly flushed, and her tone was sweet and coquettish.

A doting smile appeared on Xiao Minghuang's face. He reached out and hugged her, whispering softly, "I missed you too!"

However, Ye Ruoshui remained nestled in her arms, refusing to get up.

Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang leaned close to her ear and whispered teasingly, "Alright, alright, wait until tonight... tonight..."

Upon hearing this, Ye Ruoshui lifted herself from her embrace, her pretty face flushed, and whispered, "Your Highness, please don't talk nonsense, I don't want to..."

Even so, her tone became increasingly soft.

The commotion on deck alerted the other passengers on the airship, and they all came out of their cabins and onto the deck.

Feeling the growing attention, Ye Ruoshui became a little shy and dared not continue her intimate moments with Xiao Minghuang, so she had no choice but to step out of her embrace.

However, she still held Xiao Minghuang's hand tightly, refusing to let go.

Xiao Minghuang didn't try to avoid the issue and simply let her have her way.

"I almost forgot to introduce it."

Only then did Ye Ruoshui suddenly remember that she hadn't come back alone this time.

She pulled Xiao Minghuang along and walked to the somewhat shy girl.

Looking at the shy girl with her head down, Xiao Minghuang felt a sense of familiarity, as if she had seen her somewhere before.

Ye Ruoshui smiled and said, "Your Highness, have you forgotten what happened back in Duohu City..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Minghuang suddenly realized what was going on.

"You are... Su Miaomiao!"

Su Miaomiao is the girl they rescued in Duohu City, and Su Changge's younger sister.

"Miaomiao greets the princess!"

Upon hearing Xiao Minghuang call her name, Su Miaomiao immediately bent down, lowered her head even further, and spoke in a voice barely audible.

"Hehe, it's you!"

Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang couldn't help but chuckle, quickly helping her up and saying gently, "Don't be so reserved."

"Um..."

Su Miaomiao responded softly, but still didn't look up.

Seeing her like this, Xiao Minghuang couldn't help but chuckle and teased, "What? Am I so ugly that you're afraid to look at me?"

Upon hearing this, Su Miaomiao immediately reacted, quickly explaining, "No, no, no! The princess is not ugly, the princess is as beautiful as an angel!"

"Then why won't you lift your head and look at me?"

Xiao Minghuang said, feigning seriousness.

Upon hearing this, Su Miaomiao became even more flustered, seemingly trying to turn her gaze towards Ye Ruoshui.

Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang seemed to understand and looked at Ye Ruoshui, saying, "Ruoshui, did you say something strange to her?"

Ye Ruoshui also looked confused and said, "No... I think I just told her to behave herself after she arrives, not to look at things she shouldn't, and not to do things she shouldn't."

To outsiders, this might just be a reminder not to pry into secrets or overstep boundaries.

But to Su Miaomiao, it might have a different meaning.

"... Before, Sister Ruoshui told me not to look at the princess... she said... the princess belongs to her, and she wouldn't let me look..."

These words were spoken.

Not only Xiao Minghuang, but everyone else present couldn't help but chuckle.

"Miss Ye is quite bold!"

Xie Ziyin covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"She and His Highness were the first to meet and the longest to be together..."

Xu Xiuer said calmly, but her gaze was somewhat complicated.

Xiao Minghuang looked at Ye Ruoshui, a hint of mockery in his eyes. "Ruoshui, how did I become yours? And what were you saying about me in front of that young lady?"