The Golden Emperor froze briefly at his words, then understanding dawned in her heart. Her figure flickered, and with a waft of fragrance, she appeared beside Hun Changqing, reached out her delicate hand, and seized his wrist.
"This is no place to talk. Come with me..."
Hun Changqing narrowed his eyes. After a moment's thought, he let the Golden Emperor pull him along.
In an instant, their figures vanished into the twilight sky.
Only the guards and spectators remained, exchanging bewildered looks...
Soon, the Golden Emperor brought Hun Changqing into a great hall. As her palace, it was naturally lavish, resplendent with gold and jade. Yet none of its architecture or decorations interested Hun Changqing in the slightest. His eyes remained fixed on the Golden Emperor before him.
By then, the Golden Emperor had released his hand. Her hands shifted around her waist, as though she did not know where to put them. She seemed somewhat at a loss, excitement flickering in her eyes.
Seeing her like this, Hun Changqing grew impatient. Unwilling to waste more time, he waved his hand, sending a surge of supreme yin true qi against Golden Emperor's mask.
With a crack, the mask fell away, revealing an exquisite, foxlike face that seemed capable of bewitching every living soul.
Hun Changqing froze at the sight. The face was beautiful, but he had seen plenty of peerless beauties and would not lose himself over looks alone. It was simply that the face before him was deeply familiar.
"Ya... Fei?"
Hun Changqing murmured involuntarily, unable to be certain.
The Golden Emperor-or rather, Ya Fei-was also briefly stunned by his sudden action. Then she nodded emphatically at him, a dazzling smile spreading across her face.
"Why are you in the Eastern Region... And your strength..."
After collecting himself,