Chapter 1597: Chapter 1456: The Encountered Cold Pool City

Chu Mu scratched his head, completely unaware of this tradition.

Speaking of which, where did Ye Qingzi run off to? Even if he could easily traverse the vast New Moon Land several times in a day, how could he find her without the ring?

“Man’er, be good, secretly tell brother, where did she hide, okay?” Chu Mu whispered.

“Brother has to follow the customs!” Ning Man’er said seriously.

“Not even a little hint?” Chu Mu asked Ning Man’er.

Chu Mu knew that Ning Man’er was definitely taking this seriously, with an attitude of strict execution.

“It’s always places you two have been to before,” Ning Man’er seemed to know something, her face full of sly smiles.

Chu Mu gave a wry smile, wondering why it was so difficult just to see his wife…

His courtyard was being decorated, and soon Ning Man’er had him driven out, with seemingly some secret hidden inside.

Chu Mu had no choice but to first report to Liu Binglan.

Arriving at the Female Venerate Hall, Chu Mu saw Liu Binglan sitting leisurely in the courtyard, quietly reading a book.

These past few years, Liu Binglan has always been busy as the head of the entire New Moon Land, and Chu Mu rarely saw her having a moment of leisure.

When Liu Binglan was quiet, her whole being resembled a beautifully icy sculpture, noble and dignified but with a touch of coldness. This temperament was somewhat similar to Chu Tianmang, who was known as Heavenly Radiance.

In Chu Mu’s memories, Chu Tianmang was a straightforward person, perhaps the heavy burdens had gradually made him ice-cold, fitting the tacit understanding of a family, all appearing frosty.

Chu Mu walked over to Liu Binglan and gently massaged her shoulders.

Knowing it was Chu Mu, Liu Binglan gently patted the back of Chu Mu’s hand.

Chu Mu’s hand was a bit cold, as if through this hand one could feel his inner emotions.

“What is it?” Liu Binglan asked softly.

Chu Mu shook his head, ultimately not bringing up the affairs of Yin Valley.

“Qingzi is very worried about you,” Liu Binglan said.

“Is she waiting for me somewhere?” Chu Mu spoke.

“Yes, go find her. According to tradition, the bride will leave five days before the wedding, and the groom will find her within these five days and then lead her to the altar together. She has already been waiting for two days,” Liu Binglan said.

Chu Mu nodded and was about to leave when Liu Binglan’s hand held him back, looking at him as if she wanted to say something but didn’t know how to start.

“I’ve tried spreading the word, hoping your father will know… perhaps when you walk up to the altar with Qingzi, he will be watching you from somewhere,” Liu Binglan said softly.

Regardless, Chu Mu was the child of Liu Binglan and Chu Tianmang. Their child growing up, taking a wife, it was a gratifying matter, and Liu Binglan hoped that Chu Tianmang could appear that day, guessing that Chu Mu more profoundly wished for his presence.

Liu Binglan didn’t know why Chu Tianmang was reluctant to show himself, but she always vaguely felt this man watching over her and Chu Mu.

“Yeah, I know,” Chu Mu nodded and then patted Liu Binglan’s hand.

Not wanting Liu Binglan to see his lying expression and instantly saddened eyes, Chu Mu hurriedly left the Female Venerate Hall.

Perhaps in the past, Chu Tianmang did watch him from afar, watching him grow up, but this time it would be difficult for him to appear.

…

Spring brought resurgence to all living things, transitioning to summer which was the time they bloomed most vividly.

The New Moon Land was everywhere adorned with unknown flowers competing in splendor, and numerous Flower soul pets fluttering amongst the blossoms.

Chu Mu flew through the air, heading towards the west.

The first place he reached was Xiangrong City, where countless Spirit Butterflies surrounded, making the city seem like a fairyland.

In terms of visitors, Xiangrong City’s crowds even surpassed that of Wanxiang City. Every corner of the city was finely crafted, with no woman able to resist its beauty, living here was like living in a dreamland.

Chu Mu landed in Xiangrong City and walked towards its garden.

Chu Mu remembered that garden; when the petals were in the air, he had made a promise to Ye Qingzi, hoping she would marry him.

At that moment, Ye Qingzi was as beautiful as peach blossoms, her shy smile intoxicating Chu Mu.

It was here that he promised her a lifetime; perhaps she was waiting for him here to continue their unfinished wedding, and then complete this critically important wedding ceremony for both at the fully decorated Wanxiang City with blessed bouquets.

Stepping into the garden, Chu Mu walked to the part of the forest where he and Ye Qingzi embraced tightly.

The flowers in the forest were blossoming gorgeously, very similar to that day’s scene.

Unfortunately, Ye Qingzi was not here.

Chu Mu shook his head and continued to search for her following all his memories of her.

Chu Mu’s second stop was the Birch Forest outside of Spirit City.

In this birch forest, Chu Mu removed her mask, as if she was reunited in life and death. Monument Tears restored her appearance, revived Chu Mu’s soul, and continued this affection to this day.

Chu Mu knew that this birch forest must be the place where Ye Qingzi had the deepest memory, and she would wait for herself here.

Unfortunately, Chu Mu still did not see Ye Qingzi. The birch trees swung gently, the clear stream tinkled, and Chu Mu stood aside, lost in thought, recalling that passionate, all-forgotten kiss–her lips were wet, her tongue soft, each carrying a faint scent, and even now, Chu Mu had not forgotten the taste of that kiss…

First the cold, salty taste of tears, then slowly warming up, moist and passionate, like a deep fire burning, so intense and hard to let go!

“Is she not here?” Chu Mu looked at the empty forest, feeling a bit disappointed.

Chu Mu thought that if Ye Qingzi was not in the garden of Xiangrong City, she should be in this birch forest of Spirit City, but unfortunately he guessed wrong.

Chu Mu continued to fly west, and slowly, World City came into his view.

This ancient city brought many memories to Chu Mu, flashing through his mind.

Following the direction of World City, Chu Mu eventually reached West Street.

Relying on memory, Chu Mu slowly approached a particular alley.

The alley was somewhat dark. Chu Mu clearly remembered that back then, Ye Qingzi leaned helplessly against the wall, tears streaming down her face.

That was the first time Chu Mu saw the cold, rational Ye Qingzi showing such vulnerability. Her haggard and helpless appearance shattered Chu Mu’s heart. At that moment, Chu Mu finally realized that Ye Qingzi had unknowingly occupied such an important place in his heart!

From meeting in Cold Pool City to the Great Chu Noble Family, then Li City, and reaching World City, traversing nearly half of the New Moon Land–the whole process saw Chu Mu and Ye Qingzi maintaining a companionship.

The restrained Ye Qingzi did not show much enthusiasm towards Chu Mu, and Chu Mu did not exhibit excessive admiration for Ye Qingzi. It was all so mild, so calm, with her image occasionally surfacing in his mind before sleep, then swiftly fading away.

Chu Mu always remembered Princess Jinrou’s stunning beauty, but unconsciously, Princess Jinrou’s splendor became so unreal, whereas his mind gradually became occupied by the image of Ye Qingzi…

Chu Mu didn’t even know when he started liking her; there wasn’t a particular moment that truly moved him, only the subtle and unspoken care she showed during their travels together.

It was these inadvertent things and the occasional concealed, elusive eye contact that might have melted Chu Mu’s heart bit by bit.

…

Chu Mu stood absently in that alley, the dim light nearly blending his austere self into the shadows.

Unfortunately, she was not here.

These three places they had visited were the peak of their emotional highs; if she wasn’t waiting for him in these three places, where could she be?

Chu Mu felt a bit lost and guilty for a moment.

Ye Qingzi was always so understanding; often Chu Mu didn’t even need to speak, and she would comprehend his heart.

But what about Chu Mu himself?

Did he truly understand Ye Qingzi? Like now, he didn’t even know where she was waiting for him.

…

Continuing westward, all the way to Cold Pool City in the West Region.

The West Region had suffered from severe disasters, and Chu Mu was unsure if the Cold Pool City where he first met Ye Qingzi still existed.

After flying over mountains, Chu Mu saw a lonely city nestled at the foot of a mountain range.

The past Cold Pool City was ancient and outdated, but now it has become very exquisite.

Luckily, the city was still there; if it had disappeared, wouldn’t their meeting lack a witness?

Chu Mu felt somewhat relieved. He walked to the city gate, remembering the first time he met Ye Qingzi; she stood, glamorous, beside her talkative brother Ye Wansheng while he was arguing with a woman in the street, and Ye Qingzi, as the younger sister, simply ignored it.

Her attractive, beautiful legs were Chu Mu’s first impression of her, and to this day Chu Mu was still captivated by her seductive, sexy legs.

From this city onward, Chu Mu’s practice was no longer solitary.

When he was injured, she would heal him. When he felt lonely, she would talk with him. The series of events that followed made Chu Mu gradually realize that he simply couldn’t be without her.

Utterly exhausted, Chu Mu didn’t want to do anything; he just wanted to hold her, smell her familiar scent, and then fall into a deep sleep.

At this moment, Chu Mu really wanted to hold her. After coming out of Yin Valley, Chu Mu felt extremely weary, as if his convictions had vanished along with the shadow swallowed by Yin Valley.

Sometimes, Chu Mu was like a child, needing the gentle comfort of his woman, the soft embrace that could let him sleep soundly.

And this wasn’t this a sign that Chu Mu deeply loved her?

…

This time, Chu Mu finally smiled.

Because at the city gate, a curvaceous, beautifully shaped woman stood alone, quietly waiting for someone.

A gentle breeze blew by, tousling her waiting long hair, revealing an even more beautiful and captivating face beneath the messy strands…(To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (wuxiaworld.site) to cast recommendation votes and monthly votes, your support is my biggest motivation.)