Free Web NovelChapter 1312: Chapter 1306
On the shores of Black Water Lake, under the night sky, the rippling waves shimmer, with a golden moon casting a veil-like moonlight over the lake surface.
The entire Black Water Lake appears beautiful and serene.
But only those who have ventured into Black Water Lake know its terrifying nature.
Below the lake’s waters hides the most fearsome creature of the Eastern Continent, the Ice Horned Dragon, though for now, it remains in slumber.
Upon reaching Black Water Lake, Xin Lin vaguely guessed Xuan Bird’s intention.
It seems that Ziyue is looking for her.
Murong Ziyue has been cultivating in the mountains for over a month now.
During this period, she has hardly left Black Water Lake.
The Yin Sha of the Dragon Bone Graveyard has become her best companion.
Her strength has been advancing rapidly.
Although she lost a Martial Meridian, with Xin Lin’s help, Murong Ziyue opened a new Martial Meridian, so her cultivation has only improved since earlier.
When Xin Lin arrived, there was already someone standing by the lake.
Hearing the commotion of the Xuan Bird, the person looked up and saw Xin Lin, a smile appearing on the beautiful face of the young girl.
Only Xin Lin could make Murong Ziyue reveal such an honest smile.
"Ziyue, long time no see, you look... very well."
Seeing Murong Ziyue, Xin Lin landed swiftly and checked Murong Ziyue’s complexion.
In the past month, Murong Ziyue has grown taller, although a bit thinner, she looks healthier.
Yet, despite the smile on her face, there was an undispersed worry in her eyes.
"Xin Lin, why have you come to the mountains? I was planning to go to the Academy tomorrow to say goodbye to you."
Murong Ziyue chuckled.
"Goodbye? But there’s still a month until the End of Year Assessment."
Xin Lin was somewhat surprised.
"I need to go back to Fengdong."
Murong Ziyue felt quite helpless.
If it weren’t for unexpected circumstances, she wouldn’t choose to leave now.
Even though her cultivation has increased, she hasn’t fulfilled her earlier agreement with her family, so she’s reluctant to return to Fengdong.
Under Xin Lin’s questioning, Murong Ziyue had no choice but to reveal the truth to Xin Lin.
"Yesterday, Mu Chen contacted me, saying that the family wants to force my mother to remarry."
Saying this, a flash of anger crossed Murong Ziyue’s eyes.
Murong Ziyue has a cold demeanor, and before she met Xin Lin, her mother was the only person in the world she cared about.
She has been diligently cultivating, hoping that one day she could give her mother a good life.
The matter started when Murong Ziyue was injured, and the family abandoned her.
Murong Ziyue was initially arranged to marry, but due to Xin Lin’s return, the two nannies ultimately failed to bring Murong Ziyue back.
Mu Chen wrote a letter pleading, which led the Family Head to relent and grant Murong Ziyue some time; if she could accomplish something at the Little Eagle Chick Conference, she would be spared.
But unexpectedly, after the news was sent back, someone in the family secretly instigated, and somehow, her mother was married off.
The marriage is set for seven days later, and upon receiving the news, Mu Chen immediately contacted Murong Ziyue.
Upon hearing this, Murong Ziyue couldn’t stay any longer; she immediately wanted to return to Fengdong.
"Ziyue, this is clearly a trap, set by those in Fengdong, to force you to return. If you go back now, you’ll be abandoning the Little Eagle Chick Conference; all our previous efforts will be wasted."
After hearing this, Xin Lin shook her head, trying to persuade Murong Ziyue.
Murong Ziyue and her mother are alone and unsupported; if she returns, she won’t be able to change anything. Instead, she might be coerced, and there’s no telling if both mother and daughter will end up in an arranged marriage set by the family.
