Chapter 530: Return to Yuan Manor, Mistress Xiao Yu
Returning once again to Dragon Island, Mo Yu suddenly realized that the once subtle and powerful auras on the island had become significantly stronger.
Surprised, he quickly understood the reason. Many powerful elders from the Taixu Ancient Dragon clan had been training in the void since the island's split, avoiding the internal conflict. However, now that the Dragon Emperor had returned, these elders, who didn't want to fight their own kin, had come back to East Dragon Island, placing themselves under Zi Yan's command.
"With this, the strength of East Dragon Island will soar. Once Zi Yan finishes her retreat, she'll likely begin the path to unifying the entire Taixu Ancient Dragon clan," Mo Yu thought.
The other three Dragon Islands wouldn't surrender easily, but as the Dragon Emperor, this was Zi Yan's duty.
"Hehe, Mo Yu, you're finally back! That Void Thunder Pool is too dangerous, and I was worried you might run into trouble," said Elder Zhu Li with a warm smile as he appeared when Mo Yu and Hei Qing returned to East Dragon Island.
"Thank you for your concern, Elder Zhu Li," Mo Yu responded with a polite smile, cupping his hands in respect.
"Young master!" A cheerful voice suddenly called out from below. A blue silhouette flashed toward them, standing gracefully in front of Mo Yu.
"Qing Lin," Mo Yu said with a delighted expression when he saw the beautiful girl before him. "Have you finished your training?"
"Yes! Thanks to the dragon energy in the Ancient Dragon Tomb and the help of several elders from the Ancient Dragon clan, I was able to refine the Nine-Headed Serpent's soul," Qing Lin replied with a bright smile.
"Although Qing Lin hasn't fully refined the Nine-Headed Serpent's soul, it won't pose much of a threat anymore. Eventually, she'll fully absorb it," Elder Zhu Li added with a stroke of his beard.
Mo Yu examined Qing Lin and raised his eyebrows, surprised to find that her aura was now stronger than his.
"Seven-star Dou Zun?"
Qing Lin nodded with a soft giggle.
"Indeed, the Three Flower Green Snake Eyes are unmatched. Qing Lin is likely the only person in the world with such rare eyes. Combined with the Nine-Headed Serpent's soul, her strength has grown rapidly," Elder Zhu Li said with admiration.
Mo Yu nodded in agreement. "With Qing Lin's current six-star strength, along with her Green Snake Eyes' combat power, she could even take on an eight-star Dou Zun. With this power, she's certainly one of the key pillars of Yuan Manor."
Blushing at Mo Yu's praise, Qing Lin smiled shyly, her cheeks turning pink.
"Elder Zhu Li, has Zi Yan still not finished her retreat? I'm afraid I must leave Dragon Island soon," Mo Yu said, changing the subject after a brief pause.
"She hasn't come out yet. The Dragon Emperor will need quite a long time, and even I don't know exactly when she will finish," Zhu Li responded with a frown before continuing, "Since you're leaving, take this spatial jade token with you. If you ever need to return to East Dragon Island, just break it, and it will create a spatial portal to bring you here."
Zhu Li handed Mo Yu an exquisitely crafted silver jade token with a smile.
Mo Yu didn't refuse and accepted it with a light laugh. Although he had his Void-Shattering Thunder ability to traverse space, this Half-Saint crafted jade token was much more convenient.
After the conversation, Hei Qing waved his hand, tearing open a space rift and smiled, "Brother Mo Yu, after you!"
Mo Yu smiled, bowed to Zhu Li once again, and then stepped into the rift. Qing Lin and Hei Qing followed closely behind, and once the three had entered, the spatial rift gradually closed.
In the grand Yuan City, people bustled about. After the great battle with the Soul Hall, Yuan Manor's reputation across the continent had grown even more prominent. As a result, Yuan City, the stronghold of Yuan Manor, had become one of the continent's most prosperous cities. Many powerful individuals and merchants now sought to settle in Yuan City.
Yuan Manor welcomed outsiders, as long as they passed security checks, and allowed them to live in the city. This policy had made the city even more vibrant.
Just outside the city walls, the space suddenly cracked open, and three figures stepped out—Mo Yu, Qing Lin, and Hei Qing, returning from East Dragon Island.
"Whew…" Mo Yu exhaled as he gazed at the majestic city walls and the blue sky above. Compared to the endless black void of space, this bustling city felt far more alive.
"So, this is Yuan City—no wonder it's the stronghold of Brother Mo Yu's Yuan Manor. It's truly prosperous and grand. Now that we've arrived, due to the situation in the clan, I must hurry back, so I won't be able to visit Yuan Manor," Hei Qing remarked, his eyes admiring the vast city before turning to Mo Yu.
"Thank you, Brother Hei Qing. The next time you visit, I'll treat you to Yuan Manor's famous Dragon Saliva Tea," Mo Yu replied with a smile and cupped his hands.
"Oh? Dragon Saliva Tea, only cultivated in ancient times? Brother Mo Yu, you certainly have some impressive resources. When things settle in the clan, I'll definitely visit," Hei Qing's eyes gleamed with excitement, grinning.
Mo Yu nodded with a smile. Hei Qing was a good ally, and Mo Yu found his straightforward personality quite likable.
"Well, I won't linger any longer. Farewell!" Hei Qing waved, tore open a spatial rift, and disappeared into it without further delay.
"Let's go," Mo Yu said with a smile, and together with Qing Lin, he soared toward the grand walls of Yuan Manor.
Since he had only been away from Yuan City for a month, few people within the manor knew he had even left. Mo Yu and Qing Lin returned quietly, not disturbing anyone.
Upon arriving at the main hall of Yuan Manor, Mo Yu received a surprising piece of news from a guard.
"What? Did you say the mistress has returned?" Mo Yu asked in surprise, his face lighting up with joy as he looked at the tall guard standing before him.
As a senior guard in Yuan Manor, the man was a trusted and skilled fighter, and Mo Yu remembered him from the time they had first recruited him in the Black-Corner Region.
This guard, having joined Yuan Manor back in the Black-Corner Region, had witnessed Mo Yu's marriage to Xiao Yu and recognized her.
Seeing that Mo Yu had personally asked him a question, the tall guard's face flushed with excitement. He respectfully answered, "Yes, Master. Chief Steward Xiao Li sent Captain Qiu Shui to escort the mistress from the Black-Corner Region. She successfully arrived at Yuan Manor half a month ago!"
"Oh, Qiu Shui…" Hearing the familiar name, Mo Yu smiled fondly, remembering one of the loyal members of Yuan Manor. Qiu Shui had joined shortly after Yuan Manor's founding, and her strength had now reached the peak of Dou Zong, gaining quite a reputation in the Central Plains for her remarkable swordsmanship.
"Qiu Shui must've worked hard. I recall that after destroying the Ten Thousand Swords Pavilion, we kept the Sword Master's sword, didn't we? Reward it to her," Mo Yu generously declared, recalling the long-legged warrior, and then said, "Now, take me to see Xiao Yu."
"Hehe, I haven't seen Sister Xiao in so long. It's great that we're finally reuniting!" Qing Lin chimed in with a smile as Mo Yu finished speaking.
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In a quiet courtyard within Yuan Manor, two stunning women sat facing each other.
The woman on the left wore a pale white dress, her beauty radiant. What stood out the most was her long, snow-white hair that flowed gently down her back like a waterfall of shimmering starlight. This was none other than Xiao Yi Xian (Little Fairy Doctor).
However, Xiao Yi Xian, known for her calm and distant demeanor, now had a rare, slightly awkward expression as she looked at the woman across from her.
The woman opposite her wore a loose red dress, which added a mature and seductive air to her presence. The hem of her skirt had a split, revealing a pair of long, smooth, and shapely legs. These seductive legs were so alluring that even Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin couldn't match them.
This red-dressed beauty with long, sensual legs was none other than Xiao Yu, Mo Yu's fiancée and the mistress of Yuan Manor.
Since Xiao Yu's arrival, Xiao Yi Xian had personally attended to her. Yet, despite being Mo Yu's woman herself, Xiao Yi Xian couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy in the presence of Xiao Yu, who was the official wife.
"Little Yi Xian, we've known each other for a few days now. Is it alright if I call you that?" Xiao Yu asked with a mature smile. After being engaged to Mo Yu for over a decade, she had become far more composed and elegant than in her younger days.
Though she could sense Xiao Yi Xian's powerful aura and guessed the nature of her relationship with Mo Yu, Xiao Yu spoke with a gentle tone.
Xiao Yu understood that her position as Mo Yu's official wife was mainly due to her early engagement, and Mo Yu hadn't abandoned her despite all his success. Yet, she knew that this didn't give her the right to act spoiled.
Thus, Xiao Yu had no ill feelings toward Mo Yu's other women. She even embraced them with an open heart.
In the Dou Qi Continent, where the strong reigned supreme, it wasn't uncommon for a powerful individual to have multiple spouses. Even Xiao Yu's father had more than one wife.
Moreover, Xiao Yu was fully aware that Mo Yu was a man of great pride and would never settle for ordinary women. Just from meeting Xiao Yi Xian, Xiao Yu could see how beautiful and extraordinary she was.
"Sister Xiao… You're Mo Yu's fiancée and the mistress of Yuan Manor, so of course, you can call me that," Xiao Yi Xian replied softly, her eyes flashing with emotion as she looked at Xiao Yu.
"Little Yi Xian, there's no need to be so tense. Although I'm Mo Yu's fiancée, we haven't officially married yet. From now on, let's treat each other as sisters," Xiao Yu said warmly, holding Xiao Yi Xian's hand with a smile.
She liked Xiao Yi Xian from the moment she met her. Xiao Yu could sense the deep affection hidden behind Xiao Yi Xian's seemingly cold gaze, most of it directed at Mo Yu.
Hearing Xiao Yu's words, Xiao Yi Xian froze for a moment, then bit her lip lightly and lowered her head. "Sister Xiao, you… already know?"
"So, my guess was right. Still, who wouldn't fall for Mo Yu? It seems yet another woman has fallen under his spell…" Seeing the typically indifferent Xiao Yi Xian show such shy, girlish behavior when Mo Yu was mentioned, Xiao Yu sighed and shook her head with a smile.
As a fellow woman, she knew all too well how difficult it must've been to win over someone like Xiao Yi Xian. Yet, Mo Yu had done it, making Xiao Yu both a little jealous and proud at the same time.
Look at my man. He's just that amazing!
Thinking of Mo Yu, Xiao Yu was reminded of how much she missed him during the years they had been apart, living in the Black-Corner Region, separated by distance. She, too, had fallen hopelessly in love, constantly yearning for his presence.
At this thought, Xiao Yu sank into her memories, feeling somewhat emotional. Both women fell silent, lost in their thoughts.
Just as the atmosphere quieted, footsteps echoed outside, followed by the creak of a door opening. A tall, familiar figure stepped quickly into the room.
Both Xiao Yu and Xiao Yi Xian turned toward the figure, and when Xiao Yu saw the face she had longed for, the one imprinted deep within her soul, her expression froze, her nose tingling as tears welled in her eyes.
For a moment, Xiao Yu stared blankly at Mo Yu. Then, with a soft smile, she whispered, "Mo Yu, I've missed you so much."
With that, Xiao Yu's long legs moved gracefully, and in an instant, she leaped into Mo Yu's arms.
The familiar sound of her voice softened Mo Yu's expression, and soon he felt her delicate, soft body embrace him tightly.
"Yu'er, your legs… They've become even more beautiful," Mo Yu chuckled as he wrapped his arms around her, feeling the warmth of her body. His gaze briefly shifted to those long, shapely legs, and Xiao Yu's face flushed red with embarrassment at his playful compliment.
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