When Yun Xuan and Bai Su rushed back to the imperial capital Apocalypse, it was already a month later, because Yun Xuan's fear of the sun was getting worse and worse, which made them have to travel day and night, so that their return date was delayed.

On the streets of the Apocalypse, Yun Xuan and Bai Su looked at each other silently for a while before cherishing each other's farewell, Bai Su turned to the foreign embassy of Yuheng Palace, and Yun Xuan returned to the imperial capital, but none of them expected that this time the difference almost became the eternal secret of the two.

Although it has already entered autumn, the imperial capital is still full of spring, with the crisp chirping of birds, the refreshing green grass, and the energetic ancient trees, all of which make people's hearts ripple with a strong sense of spring.

As soon as Yun Xuan returned to his courtyard, Zhao De, who had been informed earlier, had already prepared a sumptuous meal and hot tea, and welcomed Yun Xuan in with a smile on his face.

It's just that Yun Xuan's condition during this time is really not optimistic, every noon, his body will be extremely tired, just because today's sky is unusually gloomy, so Yun Xuan and Bai Su have the courage to rush back to the imperial capital during the day, he ate something roughly, asked about the situation of the Kyushu Terran delegation, and heard that Qin Xiaotian and Ye Fan had returned safely, and his heart was a little at ease, and he said a few words with Zhao De haha, and hid in the bathroom.

In the steaming water, the murals on the wall are still the same, and it is still a picture of how the gods defeated the evil ghosts, Yun Xuan tugged at the corners of his mouth, and couldn't help but recall the thrilling moment in the giant peak: Gouyi Mountain, whether this is the relic of the ancient era, or is it really like the myths and legends passed down in the Kyushu continent, this is probably a mystery that can never be solved, but human desire must be the biggest driving force for the existence of the Sealed Demon Land......

No matter what, he should always be ready to retreat in case of the unexpected, after Yun Xuan made up his mind, he put aside the memories of the mission trip and all his worries, and just soaked in warm water and fell into a semi-sleepy state.

Until the bathroom door was gently knocked, Zhao De cautiously whispered: "Lord Xia Qi, Your Majesty is invited!"

Yun Xuan woke up from the dazed daze, and then complained about Li Qingshui's unkindness, and was in a hurry to summon him as soon as he came back, while tidying up his clothes and preparing to push the door out, but a burst of vigilance rose in his heart, because when he asked Zhao De about Li Wan'er's situation before, Zhao De actually said that he hadn't seen Her Royal Highness the Fourth Princess for several days, and he could return safely, if Wan'er was still in the imperial capital, she would definitely come to greet her in person, was she imprisoned, or was she sent back to Yuntian Sect? However, in either case, it represents a signal that the Empress of the Imperial Capital has finally made up her mind that she may be going to do something to him......

After a long time, Yun Xuan pushed the door out, followed by a few attendants, and walked towards the main hall of the imperial city.

In the main hall of the imperial city, Li Qingshui's face was cloudy and uncertain, as if she was thinking about some difficult problems to solve, but when she saw Xia Qi walking in from the gate, her face immediately returned to calm, put on a peaceful smile, and said even more kindly: "Xia Qi, I am really happy to see you return safely!"

Yun Xuan came to the empress's throne and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern! ”

When Li Qingshui heard Yun Xuan's self-proclaimed "child", his eyes seemed to dim, and he remembered the promise he made before Xia Qi's envoy, now that Xia Qi has returned safely, he is bound to recognize him as a child and announce it to the world.

Li Qingshui was slightly stunned before smiling: "Xia Qi, don't you feel depressed when you wear a human skin mask all day long and put a hat on your head?

Yun Xuan smiled faintly, he was not surprised that Li Qingshui was able to see through the human skin mask, and raised his hand to remove the human skin mask and the hood attached to the robe, and the handsome aura suddenly poured out with the moment the hood was lifted.

A pair of clear eyes like jewels, deep and blurry, standing with their hands in their hands, naturally revealing an indifferent demeanor and noble temperament, and the light and breezy demeanor is probably necessary to go through countless winds and frosts before it can be tempered.

Li Qingshui looked at Yun Xuan quietly, and after a long time, a deep appreciation finally flashed in his eyes: he was worthy of being the disciple chosen by the first emperor, from the inside to the outside, he couldn't find the slightest fault, and even his appearance was a little similar to that of the first emperor when he was young.

In the depths of her heart, for the first time, she seriously imagined that it would be a wonderful thing if he were really her own child! Perhaps, it would be a pity that he could end the era of the imperial capital ruled by women......

Yun Xuan maintained an indifferent smile and presented the contract signed with the Demon Realm to Li Qingshui, Li Qingshui had already seen the version in the hands of other immortal sect representatives, and could be said to know the content of this contract well, but she still read it again carefully in front of Yun Xuan.

Yun Xuan quietly waited for the empress to read it, and then presented the letter of the demon cultivator shark man to the empress, and said calmly: "Your Majesty, this is a demon cultivator named shark man entrusted me to hand it over to you personally!"

Li Qingshui glanced at Yun Xuan, took it quietly, read it slowly, and said, "Xia Qi, tell me about the experience of this mission!"

In the vast main hall of the imperial city, Yun Xuan did not hide it, so he told Li Qingshui about the process of this mission to Hanfeng Ridge, and later, he omitted the danger of encountering the demon land of Gouyi Mountain, and just said lightly that he and Bai Yiwei got lost, so they returned late for a while.

Brother Xia Qi is good at describing the weather and psychology, and likes to explain many ordinary details vividly, but there are many dangerous points, which are lightly brought over in one or two sentences. Throughout the description, Yun Xuan noticed that Li Qingshui coughed several times in a low voice, and although she tried her best to suppress the negative reactions of her body, with Yun Xuan's observation, it was not difficult to see that the empress's condition was getting worse and worse.

After Li Qingshui and the others finished Yun Xuan's report, compared with the reports of other Xianmen representatives, the content was basically the same, and many dispensable environmental details were added, she smiled slightly, and said, "Xia Qi, you have worked this mission. ”

Yun Xuan bowed and said, "It is an honor for a child to serve His Majesty!"

Li Qingshui put the merman's letter back into the envelope, her eyes seemed to inadvertently sweep over the other side of the envelope, her index finger lightly tapped the gem on the throne twice, as if she had made some kind of decision, and said softly in a flat tone: "Xia Qi! Recently, I received a letter from the Venerable National Master, in which I mentioned that I am very concerned about you, and I hope that you will not forget the favor of God and return to the Temple of Apocalypse as soon as possible...... I was very emotional when I saw the painstaking efforts of the Venerable National Teacher. What do you think about that?"

Yun Xuan raised his head and met Li Qingshui's gaze, and suddenly realized in his heart, Li Qingshui was just using the name of the National Master Venerable to say her intentions, in other words, did she plan to give herself a chance? or......

Yun Xuan slowly lowered his head and said lightly: "Xia Qi can get the favor of the heavens and the grace of the National Teacher, it is really Xia Qi's luck, just wait for this matter, Xia Qi plans to return to the Temple of the Apocalypse and continue to cultivate the teachings, as for His Majesty's kindness, Xia Qi will not dare to forget it for the rest of his life, but he can only sigh that he is still a cultivator bathed in the glory of the Heavenly Dao after all."

As soon as these words came out, Li Qingshui's eyes suddenly lit up, as if she was relieved, but she seemed to be more nervous, she said lightly: "Xia Qi! I am also very reluctant to you, but I will still respect any decision you make! However, when you decide to return to the Temple of the Apocalypse, cultivate the teachings, and meet Wan'er again in the future, will you still feel that you are not destined to die? Xia Qi, no matter what your answer is, I hope this will become a promise!"

Yun Xuan's heart sank, Li Qingshui was forcing himself to make a promise that he would never see Li Wan'er again, even if he reunited by chance, he couldn't think about anything wrong, otherwise, I am afraid that her next thunderous methods would be shown in front of her one by one.

This woman's face changed so fast, at this moment, nominally speaking, Wan'er is still his wife, after all, they have held a wedding in the presence of tens of thousands of people......

Unexpectedly, Li Qingshui's implicit threatening words aroused the arrogance in Yun Xuan's heart, he smiled indifferently and said: "Your Majesty, this world is full of countless accidents and unknowns, for the unpredictable future, even as a cultivator, you can only follow fate, how can you be reluctant? What's more, Xia Qi is not a person who likes to make promises lightly. ”

Li Qingshui's eyes flashed with anger and fierceness, Xia Qi, I pity your talent and have already given you a chance, but it's a pity that you don't know how to lift, which may also prove that you are indeed sincere to Wan'er, but it also proves that you didn't take me in your eyes, then, you don't blame me for being ruthless, even if he faces the emperor in the future, I will not regret my decision at this time.

Despite the excitement in his eyes, the expression on Li Qingshui's face was still calm, and he smiled indifferently: "Xia Qi, I understand what you mean! No matter what, I am always very happy to have worked with a master of the world. Well, I'm a little tired, so you go down first!"

"Xia Qi retires!" Yun Xuan slowly took a few steps back, turned around and walked towards the main entrance of the main hall, he was keenly aware that the shadows of the empress guarding the imperial capital around him had condensed their momentum, as if they were afraid that he would suddenly turn around and attack Li Qingshui.

As a result, Yun Xuan vaguely realized that there was probably an unprecedented trap waiting for him in the world outside the main hall. But the aura coming from the direction outside the hall was still peaceful, without the slightest hint of killing, Yun Xuan hesitated, and still strode out of the hall gate.