"Is it really okay to disturb the master now, when he’s supposed to be in seclusion, reaching his peak power?"

Ever since the master merged and returned, though he has become slightly more personable, the Blood Emperor is innately cold and merciless.

Would he truly care about a female?

What if we interrupt the master’s seclusion and he becomes furious?

Nobody can withstand the master’s wrath.

"The master has never cared about any female, nor has any female been able to get close to him, except for this one whom the master has specifically instructed about, suggesting she is very important to him."

"But from the master’s tone, it doesn’t sound like she’s that important, does it?"

"I suspect that after the master split, he met this female as an ordinary Blood Beastman and then formed a contract."

"Yet, normally speaking, after reuniting, these mundane memories are insignificant compared to the master’s hundreds of thousands of years of recollections."

Indeed, after splitting, the Blood Emperor’s temperament would be different without memories.

After much analysis and deliberation, they decided to expand their search.

If they still couldn’t find her, they would have no choice but to report it.

Though they might not find her, their master, the Blood Emperor, should be able to locate the female.

Otherwise, the Blood Emperor wouldn’t have been able to sense the female’s aura from so far away in the Holy Mountain.

...

Cui Residence

On the day of the Cui Family’s sacrificial ceremony, it was also the Fierce Beast Clan’s Flower Lantern Festival.

The Cui Residence is located in Chaos City, where most residents are Fierce Beastmen, along with many outsiders who are all centered around the Cui Residence.

It can be said that the Cui Residence governs a major influence in Chaos City.

Cui Liyi is also their master.

These days, Su Muyao has been reading books, searching for any useful information.

She hopes to find a way in the ancient texts to help their child hatch sooner.

Meanwhile, Cui Liyi has been intensively cultivating, striving to suppress the aura of the Destructive Black Lotus within his body.

He feels that with Aluo by his side these days, he feels comfortable, without any emotional fluctuations or vicious energy, so the aura of the Destructive Black Lotus hasn’t emerged.

Although it hasn’t emerged, Cui Liyi knows that the aura of the Destructive Black Lotus still resides within him.

Black energy still envelops him.

Simply because his original form is a Chaos Wild Beastman, naturally possessing the Power of Destruction, inherently compatible with the core aura of the Destructive Black Lotus, making his body naturally suited for its control.

Cui Liyi thinks that Su Muyao has been too busy lately, always occupied with reading, and he feels a bit worried for her. "Today happens to be the clan’s Flower Lantern Festival. The streets outside are lively, let’s go out and take a stroll."

"Staying in the room all day isn’t good for your health."

Cui Liyi feels that his Aluo has been too serious these days, too tense, and should relax a bit.

Cui Liyi believes that checking ancient texts might not be of much use.

If he wants to protect their child, he should make comprehensive preparations to protect them, leaving no clues or information for others to detect.

In this regard, Cui Liyi is confident.

He loves his Aluo and naturally loves their child, so he will do his utmost to protect their child.

He will never let the aura of the Destructive Black Lotus discover them.

But as Aluo wants to read the ancient texts, Cui Liyi cannot stop her.

Su Muyao thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay."

As twilight dyed the sky like ink, the long street was lit by countless flower lanterns. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

The Flower Lantern Festival enveloped in the city’s fireworks atmosphere, immersing the entire city in warm, bustling revelry.

People thronged the streets, filled with laughter, with lanterns hanging from eaves and raised in hands.

Cui Liyi held Su Muyao’s hand, walking slowly.

Initially, Su Muyao just thought Cui Liyi wanted to take her out, so she agreed to go.

But once outside, Su Muyao couldn’t help but be drawn in by the lively atmosphere of the streets.

She found herself really enjoying this lively festive atmosphere.

"There’s food over there, let’s go take a look."

Cui Liyi’s attention was completely on Su Muyao, and he knew what she wanted just by following her gaze.

He then led her to a stall making sugar drawings.

The vendor’s wrists moved skillfully, quickly creating sugar drawings.

Su Muyao looked up and saw the sugar-coated haws beside them as well.

Seeing this, Cui Liyi turned around and bought two skewers of bright red sugar-coated haws, the glistening sugar coating enveloping the plump hawthorns, and naturally offered one to Su Muyao.

Under Cui Liyi’s expectant gaze, Su Muyao took a light bite, as the sweet and sour taste burst on her tongue, her eyebrows arched, revealing a bright smile.

Seeing her happy, Cui Liyi couldn’t help but smile as well.

He brought her out just to see her happy.

He had also specifically instructed that the Chaos City should be especially lively tonight, with no curfew.

Not far off, a riddle stall was surrounded by people, the colorful riddle papers swaying in the evening breeze, drawing many to stop and ponder.

Su Muyao curiously looked over, "What’s that?"

Cui Liyi explained, "It’s for guessing riddles to win lanterns."

"Do you want to go take a look?"

Su Muyao nodded.

Cui Liyi found Su Muyao exceptionally beautiful and obedient at that moment.

He couldn’t resist gently stroking her hair, softly saying, "Alright, let’s go over."

With that, he escorted Su Muyao to the stall, blending into the crowd.

He asked Su Muyao which lantern she liked, and Su Muyao pointed to one.

It was a small deer lantern, and for some reason, she just liked it.

Cui Liyi looked at the riddle, wrote down the answer, and handed it to the vendor. When the answer matched, the vendor smiled, gave a thumbs up, and handed them the exquisite deer lantern.

The light and shadow inside the lantern seemed to flow with fine spiritual power, as if it were a Spirit Flower Lamp.

Su Muyao stared at the small deer painted on the lantern, her expression softening immensely.

She found it extremely endearing, and she liked it very much.

"Do you like it?"

"Yes, I like the little deer."

Uncontrollably fond of it.

At that moment, people around them clapped and offered their blessings.

Su Muyao’s cheeks flushed, she lifted her head and met Cui Liyi’s smiling eyes, the affection in his gaze warmer than the lanterns.

As they walked, they nibbled on their treats.

Walking along the long street to the riverside, the river was filled with floating lanterns, their tiny lights drifting along with the water like scattered stars across the human world.

Su Muyao watched the flowing river, "It’s so cold, yet the water here doesn’t freeze."

"It’s enveloped in spiritual energy, so it doesn’t freeze."

Cui Liyi took out the river lantern he had prepared and, holding Su Muyao’s hand, squatted by the riverbank.

When their fingertips touched, Su Muyao could feel the warmth from his palm and a faint yet steady power flowing.

Cui Liyi was worried Su Muyao would get cold, so he held her hand all the way, continuously transferring warmth with his Chaotic Qi.

They placed the river lantern onto the water, watching it carry the candlelight, gradually joining the sea of lanterns, with Su Muyao’s smile growing more sincere.

She cherished the peaceful, lively warmth of this human fireworks atmosphere, making her feel warm inside.

"May the Beast World know no conflict, no wars."

Su Muyao whispered these words in her heart as she watched the lanterns.

Suddenly, a sound echoed from the sky over the river, filling it with a display of fireworks.

The various hues of fireworks decorated the night sky, making it brilliantly colorful.

The sound of the fireworks reverberated through the heavens, seemingly isolating them from all the world’s noise. As Su Muyao gazed at the dazzling sky, countless fragmented images suddenly flashed in her mind.

The images were both blurred and vivid, like sealed memories being abruptly pried open.