After a moment, a person dressed in strange attire suddenly passed by.
The person, dressed as a priest, held a dragon-headed cane, wore a wide grey robe, and a headdress adorned with three golden feathers, covered in golden ornaments.
She started and quickly hid.
But the person walked directly towards her.
No way?!
"Miss."
Are these people from the Blood Corps?
Ye Luan looked at the person in front of her in surprise, "Who are you?"
"Blood Corps, ranked fifteenth. You can call me Fifteen."
Hearing this, Ye Luan dared not delay and quickly handed him what she was holding, "Try to get this to the Prince or Tantai Ye."
"Yes."
"Go quickly."
She didn't expect that the Myriad Gu Cave would have people from the Blood Corps. No wonder the rumors said the Blood Corps was omnipresent.
If that's the case, Xiao Chizhan should have noticed. But Mu Rou was imprisoned in the forbidden area, and it would be a near-certain death for Tantai Ye to enter.
What should she do?
The surroundings of the Holy Tower were already so terrifying; inside, the outcome was likely dire.
Moreover, Xie Beihan was watching her closely now, and she didn't know what the Holy Tower looked like inside.
"Little girl."
The door was suddenly pushed open, and a playful voice sounded.
Ye Luan looked up and saw Xie Beihan walking in with a smile.
"Come, I'll take you somewhere."
"Where?"
Xie Beihan grabbed her hand and glanced at her, "You'll know when we get there."
The Myriad Gu Cave had an extremely beautiful place, a sheer cliff covered with blooming flowers.
When Xie Beihan carried her up, she was stunned by the beauty of the place.
As the sun set, the entire cliff face was dyed a fiery red, and the fragrance of flowers filled the air, swaying enchantingly.
On the rock face, a towering ancient tree meandered, covered with red flowers. A silver swing hung from its thick branches and leaves, a sight of otherworldly beauty.
She walked over gently, touching the cool ancient wood, looking at the strange flowers and leaves, and was about to speak.
Suddenly, her waist was tightly encircled, and before she could react, Xie Beihan leaped onto the swing with her. After setting her down, he agilely climbed onto the branches of the ancient tree above and lay down.
She was greatly alarmed and quickly grabbed the swing, her body trembling with fear.
The ancient tree was huge, with winding branches extending out, almost suspended in mid-air. The swing was hung in the air, a considerable distance from the cliff.
Below, misty fog veiled the sight like sheer gauze, but the sound of a rushing, fierce river could be faintly heard. The enchanting red petals, following the flow of water down the rock face, all fell into the surging river.
She absolutely dared not look down. If she fell, she would be crushed to pieces.
"Xie Beihan, you're insane! Let me go back."
Xie Beihan lay lazily on the tree above, his leg swinging casually. He picked a flower and sniffed it.
Hearing her frightened voice, he propped his head on one hand and looked down with a wicked smile.
"What are you afraid of? You won't fall."
Ye Luan gritted her teeth, "Let me go back."
Is this thing secure? If it breaks, it's all over.
Xie Beihan rarely saw her so flustered. He chuckled and suddenly shook the tree with force. The swing hanging on the tree was impacted and began to sway.
Ye Luan's face turned pale with fright, and she screamed.
"Xie Beihan! Don't move."
Swinging in the air, are you sick?
"Hmm, what is it?"
"Let me down!"
Ye Luan was furious with him, her forehead throbbing, her entire body rigid with fear.
Xie Beihan sat up with a smile, resting one hand on the tree and swinging his leg in the air, his posture leisurely and teasing.
He looked at the person swinging below and said, "Isn't this place beautiful?"
Ye Luan had no mind to appreciate the scenery; she was terrified.
She had no qinggong (lightness skill). If the swing broke, she would fall and die, her body would be disfigured, a terrible end.
"Stop playing, Xie Beihan. Hurry up and let me go back. Are you crazy? You'll die if you fall."
"Then I'll ask you, will you marry me?"
His playful voice came from above.
Ye Luan held the swing rope tightly, not daring to look up, and naturally didn't know his expression.
"If you marry me, then I will naturally save my Empress. But if you don't marry me, we have no connection, why should I save you?"
"!!!!"
Ye Luan's teeth gnashed together.
This lunatic!
"Is this how you force marriage?"
Hearing her teeth-gritting words, Xie Beihan curved his lips slightly.
"Alright, then I'll kill Xiao Chizhan, and you'll be mine."
Ye Luan, "---"
She tried to overcome her fear of being suspended, her hands gripping the rope tightly, forcing herself to calm down.
Xie Beihan looked down at her expression and chuckled softly.
"Ye Luan, don't waste your effort. I won't let you send any messages. Tomorrow will be Tantai Ye's death day."
"They will all die in the Holy Tower, one by one."
Ye Luan's heart sank, but she said faintly, "How do you not know they will fight back?"
"Didn't you see? The Holy Land is terrifying. How can people from Da Liang come out alive?"
"Also, let me tell you some news, Tantai Ye will lead his troops to attack the Holy Tower tomorrow. His death day has arrived."
So, her guess was correct. Xie Beihan indeed wanted to lure them all into the Holy Tower and annihilate them in one go.
Ye Luan's face was extremely grim.
She said coldly, "It's not certain who will win."
Xie Beihan smirked, "Tantai Ye could turn white overnight for a woman. It's likely that as long as that woman is in his grasp, he'll do whatever I want."
"Xie Beihan, when did you become so despicable?"
"Despicable?!" Xie Beihan raised his eyebrows and smiled, "I've always been this despicable, little girl. Are you disappointed?"
Ye Luan was speechless, her face cold.
Xie Beihan continued, "You can't save them. Just follow me and watch the show."
"I don't want to waste my breath on you. Hurry up and let me go back."
"Don't be afraid, you won't die. Enjoy the beautiful scenery around you. The scenery of Southern Xinjiang is the most beautiful."
Ye Luan pursed her lips, not wanting to pay him any mind. Her slender, pale fingers gripped the rope tightly as she glanced around.
On all sides were vast, misty waters and rippling mist. Especially the auspicious clouds and jade flowers, which appeared ethereal and bottomless. The sun and moon shone upon them, as if in a celestial realm.
But she really had no mood for sightseeing.
"Ye Luan, haven't I treated you well?"
His voice suddenly came from above.
Ye Luan's heart skipped a beat, and a slight bitterness welled up in her throat.
"Xie Beihan, I don't know what grudges you have, but too many innocent people are being dragged into this."
"You go back to Bei Qi and be your emperor, and he can be the regent in Da Liang. Isn't that good?"
Xie Beihan looked down at her, "But I want you. Will he allow it?"
Ye Luan remained silent. After a moment, she said, "The one who sits on the emperor's throne should have a heart as cold as ice, and should not fall in love."
"Xie Beihan, forcing people who don't love each other together will only hurt each other, leaving them bleeding. It's better to let go."
"Hahaha, let go?!" Xie Beihan laughed and swallowed the petals from his lips, "What if there's bloodshed? Tormenting each other, not letting go even in death."