The middle-aged man was dressed in tight leather clothes. He was the leader of the Shadow Secret Guards, Zhang Han.
"Just like last time, you didn't learn your lesson at all. You assassins are hopeless. You naively thought that you could sneak into Mulberry Sea by disguising yourself as a merchant caravan. How foolish."
Zhang Han looked at the dispirited assassin lying on the ground with a disdainful smile on his lips.
Sensing the mockery in Zhang Han's words, the man spurted another mouthful of blood and his face paled.
"This is a critical moment. I have Shadow Secret Guards stationed around Mulberry Sea City, and all the merchants passing by have to go through inspection. Back then, you were already under the surveillance of the Shadow Secret Guards," Zhang Han said with interest.
"Impossible … We followed the merchant caravan all the way to Mulberry Sea and got along well. We didn't reveal any flaws and even passed the inspection. Why would we be ambushed as soon as we parted ways with the merchant caravan?"
"That's why I said that you're all foolish. The assassination attempt on Sea Moon Villa half a year ago must have been done by one of your people, right? They didn't reveal any flaws either. That's the biggest anomaly."
Right after saying those words, Zhang Han took out the Corpse Dissolving Water and poured it down the man's throat.
"Don't … I beg you, let me go! Let me go …"
Along with a hysterical cry, Zhang Han looked at the man who was gradually turning into liquid and said, "I doubt that you'll reveal the person who's manipulating you from behind the scenes. Why should I waste my breath on you?"
As the man's life turned into liquid, a rustling sound came from the forest, immediately raising Zhang Han's guard.
"Who is it? Come out!"
"General Zhang Han is as meticulous as ever."
As soon as he finished speaking, a young man walked out of the lush forest. His handsome face had a smile like a spring breeze.
Zhang Han was stunned when he heard the voice. The voice sounded familiar. He raised his head and looked at the young man with confusion in his eyes.
"You are …"
"General Zhang Han sure is forgetful. It's been a long time since we last met. Have you forgotten about me?"
Mu Qingxiao joked. It was not Zhang Han's fault. When they met half a year ago, Mu Qingxiao was still a young man. Yet, Mu Qingxiao had appeared before him as a young man. Even someone as meticulous as Zhang Han was unable to react in time.
"General Zhang Han pays respect to Your Highness!"
Zhang Han was deeply perplexed. The Twelfth Prince's disappearance for half a year had infuriated the emperor, and the officials of the royal court were in a state of sorrow and joy. Yet, the Twelfth Prince had gone missing at such a time.
"There's no need for such formalities."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Looking at the respectful Zhang Han, Mu Qingxiao said calmly, "General Zhang Han, can you tell me what happened in the past half a year?"
"Yes, sir. Half a year ago, His Highness went missing. Yun Zhongjun, one of the protectors of the School of Yin-yang, also went missing."
Speaking up to this point, Zhang Han shot a subtle glance at Mu Qingxiao.
"Go on."
Hearing Wang Chong's calm tone, Zhang Han suddenly felt an inexplicable pressure on him. He hurriedly said, "His Majesty was infuriated and canceled the eastern expedition. He ordered us to guard the Mulberry Sea and continue searching for Your Highness …"
A few minutes later, Zhang Han recounted everything that had happened over the past half a year in simple terms.
After hearing what had happened, Mu Qingxiao was not surprised. After a brief discussion, he roughly understood the current situation.
In the Mulberry Sea City, other than the Mo Clan's remnants being a little more active, nothing major had happened.
"General Zhang Han, you killed several dozen suspicious assassins. This is a significant contribution. Thank you for your hard work."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. This is just this general's duty. I dare not take credit for it."
Mu Qingxiao nodded. "I still have some matters to attend to. I'll leave it to you to report to Xianyang City."
"Yes, sir."
With that, Mu Qingxiao left. Zhang Han silently watched as Zhang Han's figure disappeared from his sight. Then, he turned around and glanced into the depths of the valley, sinking into deep thought.
After leaving the valley, a beautiful purple figure appeared in Mu Qingxiao's mind. It had been half a year. Xiaoyi, that lass, should be anxious by now.
Thinking of this, he turned into a streak of light and entered the Mulberry Sea City. Half a minute later, he appeared in the manor at the center of the city.
After entering the manor, Mu Qingxiao did not attract anyone's attention. He silently went to the eastern courtyard.
At this moment, a beautiful woman was holding a gorgeous sword and dancing in the courtyard. Her dance was so beautiful that it was hard for anyone to take their eyes off her.
Her slim waist was so small that it could not be held in one arm. Her purple hair that reached her waist looked extremely bewitching under the sunlight. A white veil covered her beautiful face. Her purple eyes were like resplendent gems, but there was a hint of sadness in the depths of her eyes.
"Xiaoyi."
At this moment, a familiar voice entered her ears, causing the beautiful woman to tremble. She abruptly turned around and looked at the figure at the door. Her beautiful eyes instantly moistened.
In a split second, the beauty fell into Mu Qingxiao's embrace like a gentle breeze. Her lotus root-like jade-like arms firmly wrapped around his waist. She buried her head deep into his chest, her cute little nose greedily sniffing the familiar scent.
Tears of joy flowed down from the corners of her eyes, gradually soaking her beautiful face and veil.
Mu Qingxiao placed his hands on her waist. Hugging the beautiful woman in his embrace, he could feel the deep worry in her heart. His heart twitched violently, and he could not help but tighten his grip on her waist.
Previously, he had heard from Zhang Han that half a year ago, a terrifying lightning tribulation had appeared in the sky above the Mulberry Sea City. The location of the lightning tribulation was the valley in the west.
If his guess was right, the lightning tribulation was definitely related to him. It was just that he had fallen unconscious at that time and did not know what had happened in the outside world.
A terrifying lightning tribulation, and he had not returned for half a year. Xiaoyi was probably scared out of her wits.
The two embraced each other in the courtyard. Mu Qingxiao hugged her soft and delicate body and smelled the fragrance of the beauty's body. The corner of his mouth curled up into a devilish smile. His hands could not help but move from her waist to her soft and jade-like buttocks.
Feeling the soft touch from his chest, this little girl's growth was really fast. Perhaps it was because of the phoenix blood essence, but in just half a year, her cup size had grown from C to B.
Feeling the pair of hands on her jade-like buttocks, the beauty in his arms trembled. She lifted her head and looked at Mu Qingxiao with her slightly red eyes.
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