Huang Ling'er pretended to be angry and lightly pounded Mo Wenjie's shoulder, "You always know how to make me happy. But I heard that there are many rare medicinal herbs in the second heaven. Have you made any breakthroughs?" Mo Wenjie mysteriously took out a rare herb emitting a faint blue light from his storage ring, "Look at this Ice Ghost Grass. It is very rare and perfect for my wife to refine pills."
Huang Ling'er took the herb in surprise, her eyes filled with affection, "Dear husband, you really are thoughtful. But the second heaven is said to be fraught with danger. Next time, you should bring more helpers." Mo Wenjie replied confidently, "Don't worry, my dear. My strength has greatly increased, so ordinary dangers don't faze me at all. Moreover, during this trip to the second heaven, I have made several friends with similar interests. If we go on any expeditions again, there will be someone to accompany and support us."
As they were speaking, suddenly the sky turned dark and a powerful aura enveloped them. Mo Wenjie's face changed, and heprotected Huang Ling'er behind him, whispering,"Be careful. The one coming is not good-natured."Suddenly, a black-clad figure slowly flew from afar, staring at Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er with a cold expression. A crisis was about to unfold.
The black-robed man stopped three cun away from them, emitting a series of sinister laughter: "Mo Wenjie, hand over the Ice Ghost Grass, or today will be your last day." Mo Wenjie's heart tightened. The black-robed man's strength was immeasurable. However, he remained calm and composed: "Sir, why do you want to take someone else's belongings? This herb was obtained through great effort on my part and I will not give it up easily." The black-robed man sneered coldly: "Don't waste your breath. This herb is of great use to me. If you don't hand it over, don't blame me for being merciless."
At this moment, Mo Wenjie's storage ring glowed, and the friends he had met in the second heaven appeared one after another. It turned out that they had sensed Mo Wenjie's trouble and followed him secretly. The group worked together to set up a defensive formation, which temporarily blocked the black-robed man's attack. The black-robed man was enraged, knitted his hands into a seal, muttered some incantations, and a surge of dark power rushed towards the formation.
At this opportunity, Mo Wenjie took out a teleportation token and shattered it into tiny pieces. A burst of golden light shot up into the sky. The black-robed man saw this and was shocked, "It's the distress signal of Fei Huang City! Hmph! I will let you off today." Then he vanished into a cloud of black smoke. Mo Wenjie breathed a sigh of relief, tightly holding Huang Ling'er's hand, and the two looked at each other with a smile!
Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er arrived at the pavilion of Taohuang Huang Zengtian.
Taohuang Huang Zengtian saw the two of them and happily asked, "When do you two plan to get engaged?"
Mo Wenjie's face turned red, and he looked at Huang Ling'er. Huang Ling'er also lowered her head shyly, speaking softly: "Grandpa, we came to talk about this matter." Taohuang Huang Zengtian laughed loudly: "You two are grown-ups now, and your relationship is so good that it would be better to settle down early."
At this point, Mo Wenjie spoke up, "Your Majesty Taohuang, junior still has many things to do. Although we have repelled the black-robed man, his background is unclear, and the emergence of Ice Ghost Grass is likely to attract more envious people. I want to first enhance my strength to protect Miss Huang. Only when we are strong enough can we give her happiness."
After hearing this, Huang Zengtian nodded slightly and said, "What you said makes sense. However, the matter of engagement is not in conflict, but rather confirming the status quo. As for safety, I will arrange for some people to quietly protect you two."
Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er looked at each other, and then Mo Wenjie respectfully replied, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. We will follow the arrangements."
Huang Ling'er's face turned even redder as she leaned slightly towards Mo Wenjie!
Mo Wenjie, on the other hand, firmly grasped her hand.
Hearing this, Taohuang Huang Zengtian burst into a hearty laugh. That's right! Today is the perfect day for the engagement. Let's do it today!
Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er heard their grandfather's arrangement and both felt that it was too fast!
Mo Wenjie was the first to break the silence, "Your Majesty, today's arrangement is indeed a bit hasty. We are not prepared. Moreover, we hope that the engagement ceremony can be more perfect, as this is a major event in life." Huang Ling'er quickly nodded in agreement.
After pondering for a moment, Taohuang Huang Zengtian said with a stroke of his beard, "Alright, you have a point. Then let's set it for three days from now. This will give you enough time to prepare." Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er exchanged a smile and together replied: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
After that, Mo Wenjie took Huang Ling'er out of the pavilion and strolled around the garden. Mo Wenjie gently said to Huang Ling'er, "Ling'er, from now on, I will seclude myself to cultivate for a day in order to reach a higher realm as soon as possible, so that I can better protect you." Huang Ling'er was concerned about him and said, "I'm afraid you'll have an accident. Why not accompany me?" Mo Wenjie affectionately scratched her nose and said, "There's no need. Stay with Your Majesty Taohuang in the palace. I'll be out of seclusion soon." After saying that, the two hugged each other tightly, and the sunlight shone on them. Their outline looked beautiful.
Huang Ling'er happily nodded, "Dear husband, go and cultivate. I'll go chat with Qin Xiaodie; then I'll help you deal with her when the time comes!"
Mo Wenjie looked at Huang Ling'er and said, "Don't cause any more trouble, okay?"
Huang Ling'er pouted, "My dear husband, this is not causing trouble. I can tell that Qin Xiaodie has feelings for you. She's also a good woman, so if we can bring her into our family, there will be more help in the future." Mo Wenjie helplessly shook his head and said, "Ling'er, relationships cannot be forced in such a way. Don't talk about this anymore." After speaking, he turned around to leave.
Huang Ling'er shouted after him, "Dear husband, I know what I'm doing." Then she walked straight towards Qin Xiaodie's residence. Upon finding Qin Xiaodie, Huang Ling'er came straight to the point about her intention. Qin Xiaodie was first taken aback and then blushed, "Ling'er sister, Master Mo only has feelings for you. I don't know if he has any thoughts about me."
Huang Ling'er took her hand, "Little sister, you misunderstood. I sincerely think you are very good, that's why I made such a suggestion. But little sister, don't worry, he will agree." At this moment, a strong spiritual energy wave came in. Huang Ling'er's face turned pale, "Oh no! It seems someone is attacking the palace." Qin Xiaodie also became serious,"Sister Ling'er, let's go and check it out." So they rushed to the direction of the spiritual energy wave.
Taohuang Huang Zengtian and the rest all came out, and a black dragon was swirling in the sky.
Mo Wenjie saw the black dragon and asked urgently, "Brother, are you looking for me? What's going on?"
Taohuang Huang Zengtian looked at Mo Wenjie, "Is it your sworn brother?"
Mo Wenjie, seeing the black dragon, asked in a hurry, "Brother, are you here to find me? What is it?"
Taohuang Huang Zengtian looked at Mo Wenjie, "Is it your sworn brother?"
Mo Wenjie scratched his head and smiled, saying, "Yes, he is my sworn brother who has helped me out of trouble on multiple occasions."
Taohuang Huang Zengtian looked at Mo Wenjie with a look of skepticism, scanning the black dragon from top to bottom, "This black dragon is mysterious in origin, how can you easily swear brotherhood with it?" Mo Wenjie was about to explain!
The black dragon spoke, "I and Mr. Mo have a deep bond based on our shared spirit and trust. Today, I have come to convey a significant message." The audience looked curious. The black dragon continued, "Recently, I discovered an ancient ruin that has emerged from the past. It is filled with countless treasures but also carries great peril. I have come to invite Mr. Mo to join me." Mr. Mo's eyes glimmered with excitement at the prospect of such a rare opportunity. Just as he was about to agree, Taohuang Huang Zengtian intervened, "It is not advisable, for that ruin must hold many unknown dangers. Mr. Mo holds great responsibility and cannot take unnecessary risks lightly." Mr. Mo hesitated between the rare opportunity and his responsibilities. At this moment, Huang Ling'er stepped forward and said, "My husband, I wish to accompany you on this journey so that we can support each other." Qin Xiaodie also chimed in with agreement, "I would like to go as well." Seeing their determined expressions, a wave of warmth spread in Mr. Mo's heart. He then looked towards Taohuang Huang Zengtian for his final decision.
Taohuang Huang Zengtian thought for a moment, "If you two go, the engagement ceremony will have to be postponed. How can I explain that to Ling'er's parents?"
Mo Wenjie, upon hearing this, showed a look of concern. Huang Ling'er, however, walked up and held onto Mo Wenjie's arm, softly saying, "Grandpa, we cannot let this opportunity slip away. We promise to return as soon as possible. And if we can obtain the treasures from the ruins, it would benefit all of us." Taohuang Huang Zengtian sighed and helplessly shook his head. "You two are always so impulsive. But you're right about that."
Turning his gaze to the black dragon, he said seriously, "Black Dragon, since you are inviting Wenjie to go, you must ensure their safety." The black dragon nodded, "Of course, Mo Wenjie is my sworn brother. It is my duty to protect him with all my might."
Taohuang Huang Zengtian turned his gaze towards the black dragon and said seriously, "Black Dragon, since you have invited Wenjie to go, you must ensure their safety." The black dragon nodded and said, "That's for sure. Wenjie is my sworn brother, and I will do my utmost to protect him." Taohuang Huang Zengtian looked at Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er again. "Then you two must be careful and cautious when you go. If you find that danger is beyond your capabilities to handle, immediately return. As for the engagement matter, I will explain it clearly to Ling'er's parents." Mo Wenjie and Huang Ling'er looked at each other and replied in unison: "Thank you, Grandpa." Afterwards, they followed the black dragon towards the direction of the ancient ruins. Only Taohuang Huang Zengtian was left behind watching their departing backs with a whispered wish for their safety.
Mo Wenjie looked at the black dragon and asked, "Brother, what is the specific situation with that ancient site?"
The black dragon smiled and revealed its sharp teeth, "Brother, this ancient site is quite significant. It is said to be left behind by a great sage from the ancient times. There are said to be artifacts of supreme power, as well as rare materials capable of enhancing one's martial prowess."
Mo Wenjie's eyes lit up, "Then isn't it very dangerous? It must attract all sorts of factions."
"Ha ha, that's right. However, there is a powerful barrier outside the site. It only opens every hundred years and lasts for three days each time. Very few people know about it now, so we can be considered among the first. However, even so, we will still encounter many troubles." The black dragon explained as it flew along.
Qin Xiaodie asked out of curiosity, "Are there any traps or mechanisms inside the ancient site?"
The black dragon nodded and said, "There will definitely be traps and mechanisms there. That great sage set many challenges, and those who are fortunate enough to pass will gain treasures, while those who are unlucky will have to leave empty-handed or even perish within the site." However, since you have a profound fortune, you will certainly be rewarded."
Mo Wenjie clenched his fists and his heart was filled with anticipation, "No matter what, once we are here, we should settle down and try our best to handle everything carefully. There will be chances if we can navigate through them properly." Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement and increased their speed towards the ancient ruins.
