Qi Yunru's sharp eyes swept across the crowd, and none of them dared to raise their heads. As the leader of a clan, his dignity did not allow anyone to offend him. Qi Yunru might have been depressed because of Fuyou, but it did not mean that he was really weak and easily bullied. On the contrary, as time passed, Qi Yunru became more restrained and domineering. Just this gaze alone was enough to make them not dare to look straight at him. Today's punishment of the Second Elder also made everyone understand that a sleeping lion might be able to let you get closer, but once he opened his eyes, he only needed to yawn to make you prostrate in fear.
"Xiao Nuo, let's go!" Qi Yunru looked at Yuan Zinuo and saw that she was watching everything calmly. She felt very comforted. Little Nuo's personality was completely different from Fuyou's. She was independent, wise, innocent, and ruthless. If these people from the Qiyun family wanted to bully her, it would not be so easy.
Yuan Zinuo nodded and followed Qi Yunru out of the hall. Previously, Qi Yunru had always appeared to be either infatuated and depressed or loving and gentle in front of her. It was rare for her to show such a domineering and unyielding side. This way, Yuan Zinuo knew how noble the clan leader of the Qi Yun Clan was, and how noble the Di daughter of the Qi Yun Clan was.
The last time she came to Qi Yun's house, it was just like any other big family. The winding corridors and courtyard scenery had been carefully designed. It was already late autumn. Other than some flowers and some trees that were evergreen all year round, the rest were in a state of wilting and defeat. Qi Yunru led Yuan Zinuo to a three-story wooden building. The building was elegant and elegant, with carved beams and painted pillars. There was even a balcony on the third floor. The small building was far away from the main residential area and was an independent courtyard. Osmanthus trees were planted around it, tall and lush, isolating it from the other courtyards. It was abnormally quiet.
"Phoenix Pavilion?" There was a golden plaque hanging at the entrance of the small building. On it were the words 'Phoenix Return Loft.' The handwriting was vigorous and vigorous." Father, did you write this?”
"Yes, I specially built this for you!”Qi Yunru stood in front of the building with her hands behind her back, looking up at the small building that he had carefully designed. Back then, when he found out that Fu You was pregnant, he planned to build a boudoir for his daughter. Later, Fu You disappeared. In order to comfort himself, he built this small building. He thought that no one would live in this building in his life. He did not expect God to be so kind to him and give him this daughter.
"For me? Did you know that I was a daughter then?”Yuan Zinuo was a little surprised. No matter how brilliant ancient medical skills were, it was impossible to know the child's gender in just over a month, right?
Qi Yunru shook her head." I don't know. I thought that if the first one wasn't, there would always be one!”
"It doesn't matter. You're still young, and Mother is still young. When I find Mother, you guys work hard and give birth to a few younger brothers and sisters for me!”Yuan Zinuo didn't know how to comfort Qi Yunru. Her silver hair was constantly reminding her that her love was too heavy and was an eternal pain in her heart.
Qi Yunru turned around and looked at her daughter. She reached out to stroke her black hair and forced a smile." I'm already very content with you!”
Yuan Zinuo wasn't used to being petted like a puppy. She shrunk her neck." Father, I'll go in and take a look!”
After saying that, he raised his hand and pushed open the wooden double doors. There was a tall screen inside, embroidered with phoenixes and peonies. The embroidery was exquisite, and the phoenixes and peonies were lifelike.
On the left was a resting area with a soft couch and a few mahogany chairs for receiving guests. On the right was the dining area, separated by a curtain made of blue pearls. Behind the screen was a relatively private place where one could change clothes and hide.
The bedroom on the second floor was mainly blue. The furniture was made of red sandalwood, and the bed was made of agarwood, which could calm one's mind and condense one's qi. The third floor was the study room. There were many books in it, and the furniture was all mahogany.
"Father, my treatment is comparable to that of a royal princess!”Yuan Zinuo looked at the meticulously decorated room in front of her, and a warm current surged in her heart. A man was willing to prepare a room for his children with such care, and that love was so deep that it was unforgettable.
Qi Yunru walked to Yuan Zinuo's side and smiled." My daughter is more honorable than a princess!”
Turning around, Yuan Zinuo happened to see Qi Yunru's pampering and proud smile. She sniffed and threw herself into Qi Yunru's arms." Father, I'm so happy to have you!”
Qi Yunru was stunned by this sudden warmth. Her hands trembled as she hugged her daughter in her arms." Father too!”
"Xiao Nuo, I've sent two people to protect you!”As soon as Qi Yunru said that, two black figures slowly landed on the balcony outside the study. One was a man and the other was a woman. The man was handsome and looked to be around 20 years old. The woman wore a golden mask and was tall and slender. She looked to be around 17 or 18 years old.
"Greetings, Master!" When the two of them saw Yuan Zinuo, they immediately knelt down.
"Get up!" Yuan Zinuo sized up the two of them. It was obvious that they only had Qi Yunru in their eyes at this moment. They only had a responsibility for her. "What are your names?"
"This subordinate is Li Ming!" The man's voice was deep and magnetic, but there was no warmth in it.
"Subordinate Chu Xiao!" The woman's voice was cold and steady, without any warmth.
"Puchi!" Yuan Zinuo couldn't help but laugh out loud." Li Ming? Don't tell me there's also Andy Liu?"
Liming lowered his head inexplicably and exchanged a glance with Chu Xiao beside him before continuing to lower his head.
"Alright, I'm just joking with you guys. I don't have any other intentions, but I used to have a friend called Li Ming!”Yuan Zinuo walked to the two of them and placed her hands behind her back. She stopped joking," Since my father gave you to me, from now on, you are my people and can only be loyal to me. If I find out that you betrayed me, the consequences will definitely be worse than death!”
"Yes, I swear my loyalty to Master!”The two of them were still confused by Yuan Zinuo's nonsensical words, but they didn't expect Yuan Zinuo to immediately change her expression.
"Mm, if I don't call you out usually, you don't have to come out!”Yuan Zinuo walked to Qi Yunru's side and raised her small face." You guys can leave!”
"Yes, sir!" With a gust of wind, the two of them disappeared.
The next day was a sunny day. Early in the morning, Qi Yunru brought Yuan Zinuo and left the Holy Capital, heading towards the peak of the Cloud Mountain.
These few days, Ouyang Xu stayed in the palace to prepare for the ascension, and the two of them did not have time to say goodbye. Fortunately, the two of them were not pretentious people. They each did their own thing.
Three days later, they arrived at Yun City, which was not far from the Saint Capital. Cloud City was built on the top of Yun Mountain. A winding mountain road surrounded the mountain, like a jade belt winding around Yun Mountain. It made Yun Mountain look like an immortal world, making people fascinated. It was early winter, and the top of the mountain was already covered in snow. The mountainside and the foot of the mountain were lush, green and white intertwined, presenting a different kind of beauty.
After climbing to the top of the mountain, a bustling city appeared in front of them. The words " Yun City " were carved on the tall stone gate. It was elegant and majestic, as if an old man who had lived for thousands of years was still strong and kind.
This place was like a paradise. The pedestrians on the street all had a somewhat sage-like feeling. The men were handsome, the women were beautiful, the old people walked healthily, and their faces were rosy. The young people were lively, cute, and clever.
"Why is Cloud City different from other places?”Yuan Zinuo sat on the horse and looked at the place that was obviously different from other cities. She sighed in her heart. This was probably the paradise on earth.
"Most of the Qiyun Clan's people live here. They are far away from the mortal world and do not seek glory and wealth. After each term of the elders was over, they would also go to the peak of the Cloud Mountain to cultivate together!”Qi Yunru rode on his horse and looked around at the people in Cloud City." Only a few of the direct descendants of the Qiyun family live in the Holy Capital. They are responsible for some affairs in the secular world!”
"I see. No wonder the people here are all young and white-haired. Did they really ascend to become immortals?”Yuan Zinuo was very curious. With so many people wholeheartedly pursuing the Dao and being so pious, would there be anyone who could become an immortal?
"The ancestor of the Qiyun family was the disciple of Goddess Nüwa, Qi Yun. She stayed in the human world to protect the human race. She only took in one disciple, Qi Yuntao. Qi Yuntao was indifferent and did not have much interest in cultivation. He got married and had children. Slowly, the Qiyun Clan grew stronger. Qi Yuntao had a son and a daughter, Qi Yunling and Qi Yunyuan. They were very intelligent, especially his daughter, Qi Yunyuan, who had inherited Qi Yun's teachings. Later on, Qi Yun retired and returned to the Divinity. He appointed her as the guardian of the Nuwa Shrine and left the divine beast, the White Jade Divine Turtle, to guard the Nuwa Shrine. Before Qi Yunyuan ascended, she used her own spiritual power as the price to set an immortal spell on the White Jade Divine Turtle, passing on her spiritual power to every daughter. Therefore, after each daughter was born, she had to go to the temple to receive the recognition and inheritance of the White Jade Divine Turtle. In these few hundred years, there were also people from the Qiyun clan who lived to more than two hundred years old, but not a single one of them ascended to become an immortal.”Qi Yunru explained in detail. He was not very concerned about becoming an immortal. It was enough for a person to live for one lifetime. If one lived too long and was alone, they might not be happy.
Yuan Zinuo listened attentively. She did not expect the history of the Qiyun Clan to be so complicated. Although the people here could not ascend to become immortals, they lived a carefree life. This was a rare blessing.
The six horses strolled along the street. The passersby all had faint smiles on their faces. It was obvious that they were calm and gentle. After crossing the street, they arrived at the foot of a mountain. Looking up, the top of the mountain was hidden in the clouds, and a straight stone staircase led to the depths of the clouds.
What they had seen at the foot of the mountain was only the foot of the mountain. The real mountain was actually this towering immortal mountain in front of them. Why was it called an immortal mountain? It was too unbelievable. As a modern person from the 21st century, she really could not explain the scene in front of her. The foot of the mountain was clearly covered in white snow, but the mountain was verdant and green, with birds chirping and flowers fragrance.
As there were only stone stairs, the six of them had to walk up. After climbing for about two hours, the clouds dispersed and they reached the top of the mountain.
Yuan Zinuo was once again dumbstruck. The mountaintop was a completely different scene. In front of her was a huge natural mountain lake. The trees around the lake were green all year round, and flowers bloomed everywhere. The lustrous green lake water rippled under the sunlight.
There was a small wooden boat on the shore, and a boy was sitting on it. When he saw Qi Yunru, he stood up and bowed." Greetings, Clan Leader!”
"No need for formalities!" Qi Yunru was the first to board the boat. Yuan Zinuo followed suit, and the four guards stayed by the shore.
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