Xian Ni: The God of Killing Returns, Marries Li Muwan at the Beginning

Chapter 194 Li Muwan, who spends her days longing for her lover
Suddenly, the sound of girls playing outside the window came through. Zhou Ru rushed in, holding wildflowers. Upon seeing Li Qiqing, she blushed and bowed, saying, "Mistress, the elder said the newly picked spiritual tea has arrived..."

Li Muwan took the wildflower and tucked it behind her ear, then ruffled Xiao Ru'er's hair and replied with a smile, "Okay, you can go now."

"I envy the peace and quiet here."

Li Qiqing looked at the birds flitting among the bamboo forest, his tone unusually relaxed, and then said, "The Vermilion Bird Palace is full of cultivators reporting on affairs all day long, and they can't even have a peaceful cup of tea."

Li Muwan covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her fingertips brushing across the strings of the zither, and a melodious tune flowed out: "If you don't mind the noise, brother, please come often. Reggie's osmanthus wine has been replenished with a new jar. When you come next time, we siblings will have a good drink together."

Before the words were finished, a bell suddenly rang out in the distance. The deep sound startled the birds in the forest, and it seemed to be the Hengyue Sect disciples practicing.

Li Muwan pursed her immature lips, looked at Li Qiqing in front of her, and said, "Brother, you should rest here for a while. After all, there are others to handle the affairs in Zhuque Kingdom."

Li Qiqing shook his head: "No, I am, after all, the Vermilion Bird. If I don't go back, it might cause unnecessary trouble."

"Moreover, there is the matter of resource allocation for cultivation nations. Logically speaking, the cultivation alliance should select cultivation stars for sixth-level cultivation nations, but unexpectedly they have remained indifferent."

Upon hearing this, Li Muwan frowned slightly and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear: "The Cultivation Alliance is indeed acting strangely. Usually, newly promoted level six cultivation nations would be assigned to new star regions long ago. But this time it's been delayed. Could it be... that something has happened?"

She raised her hand and waved it lightly, and a spiritual energy barrier quietly enveloped the surroundings, isolating them from the noise of the outside world.

Li Qiqing leaned back in the bamboo chair, gazing at the bamboo leaves swaying in the wind outside the window, looking slightly tired: "I also have my doubts. A few days ago, I received a secret letter from the Vermilion Bird Prince of another star field, saying that the high-level members of the Cultivation Alliance have been frequently holding closed-door meetings recently, and even the star map has been redrawn."

I picked up the teacup, only to find that the tea had gone cold, so I casually placed it on the stone table beside me.

Just then, Zhou Ru trotted back, carrying a carved food box in her hands: "Mistress, the elder asked me to bring you some freshly baked spirit rice cakes, they're still warm!"

Zhou Ru placed the food box on the table, secretly glanced at Li Qiqing, blinked curiously, and asked, "Is this the Vermilion Bird?"

Li Muwan opened the food box, and a sweet aroma wafted out. She picked up a piece of rice cake and handed it to Li Qiqing.

"Try it, it's Hengyue Sect's craftsmanship. Brother, if the Cultivation Alliance really makes any moves, we on Vermilion Bird Star need to prepare early. I had Reggie reinforce the defensive formations on Zhao Kingdom's side, they should hold up."

Li Qiqing took a bite of the rice cake, its soft and sweet flavor spreading in his mouth, and his tense expression relaxed a bit.

"With you in Zhao, I'm always at ease, but what about the Soul Refining Sect..."

Li Qiqing suddenly frowned again, "If they advance to the sixth level of cultivation, the spiritual energy veins of Vermilion Bird Star will probably be divided up in large part."

“Actually…” Li Muwan pondered for a moment, “I recently discovered in ancient books that there seems to be an ancient spiritual energy vein hidden deep beneath the surface of Vermilion Bird Star. However, the entrance has been sealed for a long time. If we could find a way to open it…”

"Really?" Li Qiqing sat up abruptly, his eyes flashing with surprise. He immediately said, "If we can control that mine, we can not only solve the resource problem, but also gain the upper hand in the cultivation alliance!"

As the two were talking, Zhou Ru suddenly pointed out the window and exclaimed, "Mistress, look! It's a rainbow butterfly!"

A flock of brightly colored butterflies fluttered through the bamboo grove, their wings shimmering with light, making the entire courtyard seem like a dream.

Li Muwan smiled and took Zhou Ru's hand: "Little Ru'er loves these fairy butterflies the most. Go and get some nectar to feed them."

Looking at his younger sister's gentle appearance, Li Qiqing felt a warmth in his heart, as if all the complicated matters had been shut out from the bamboo forest. Li Qiqing sighed softly, "Wan'er, sometimes I really wish I could be like you, guarding a peaceful world."

Li Muwan turned around and smiled, her fingertips gently plucking the strings of the zither. The clear and melodious sound of the zither intertwined with the sound of butterflies fluttering their wings: "Brother, when everything settles down, shall we, brother and sister, go boating and pick lotus pods on Vermilion Bird Lake, just like when we were little?"

Looking at the anticipation in his sister's eyes, Li Qiqing nodded heavily: "Okay, it's settled then."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Li Qiqing turned and left, leaving Li Muwan sitting in her chair, lost in thought.

Just then, Hongdie stepped over, looked at her master's wife, and said gently, "Master's wife, do you still miss Master?"

Li Muwan said gently, "Alas, we still don't know the depths of the world beyond Vermilion Bird Star. If something happens to my husband, what will we do then?"

"Don't worry, Master's wife. Master's strength is undeniable. He'll be fine. Besides, don't you know how powerful Master is in the entire cultivation world?"

Hongdie sat beside Li Muwan, gently putting her arm around her shoulder, just like when she was a child, nestled in Li Muwan's arms, and smelled the milky scent emanating from her.

Li Muwan affectionately stroked Hongdie's cheek and smiled, "Now that you've broken through to the late-stage Nascent Soul realm, it's time for you to go out and explore."

"I……"

Hongdie blinked and said, "I haven't thought about leaving. I still prefer my time at the Hengyue Sect."

"Silly girl." Li Muwan reached out and gently stroked Hongdie's delicate nose, saying, "Don't you want to find your own Daoist partner in this lifetime?"

"The outside world is wonderful. Maybe I can find someone I like after I leave?"

Red Butterfly sat up abruptly and replied with dissatisfaction, "I don't want to. I, Red Butterfly, have never put any man in my eyes."

After all, her heart only belonged to her master.

As for other men, Red Butterfly had no interest in them whatsoever, and didn't even have the thought of getting to know them.

Only her master, Lin Che, was the man she most wanted to be with in this life.

Moreover, ever since Red Butterfly came of age, she has developed different feelings for her master, and besides, she had already made it clear last time.

She would have no complaints even if it meant cultivating with her master to improve her strength.

Looking at Hongdie's flushed cheeks, Li Muwan understood what was going on, but she only sighed gently.

“My child, don’t let your obsession ruin you. Your master…”

Before she could finish speaking, Hongdie interrupted her urgently, saying, "Master's wife! I know what you're going to say, but I don't care about titles or status. I just want to be by his side."

(End of this chapter)