The Great Elder spoke: "It is rumored that the Cangyuan Thirteen Elite, directly under the jurisdiction of the Yuan Master, do not follow the arrangements of the Cangyuan Elder Group."

Now, the situation becomes even more mysterious.

As a top-tier sect, they have a communication channel with Cangyuan.

If it were a common matter, they would know it by investigating.

However, when it involves the Cangyuan Thirteen Elite, things become complicated.

The Thirteen Elite possess Zhi San level combat power and are not ordinary warriors.

They only take orders from the Yuan Master.

Their actions are diverse. Cangyuan Liuye’s actions have always been extreme. People still can’t determine if Cangyuan Liuye’s involvement in the destruction of the Demon Destruction Palace was his own decision or represented the opinion of the most mysterious Yuan Master...

The scene shifts back to the small town.

The town was already deep into the night.

In the small garden, flowers bloomed in profusion...

Outside the garden, the north wind howled, and snowflakes flew...

The Moon Demon softly said, "Does Master wish to return to the Desolate Capital for the New Year?"

"Yes."

"The Desolate Capital... Is there someone Master can’t let go of?" This sentence trembled with emotion, like a tender blossom quietly unfolding in the wind, revealing its captivating core.

"Not really!" Lin Xiaosu replied, "In fact, in this world, there’s no one I can’t part with. Returning to the Marquis Mansion, it’s probably just spending the New Year alone."

The Moon Demon’s cheeks glowed with brilliance: "Then why not spend this New Year here?"

Lin Xiaosu was slightly taken aback.

He hadn’t considered this...

"Sister Han Yan is also here, and we can spend this New Year together, Master... is that alright?" The Moon Demon’s voice was full of hope.

The word "Master," tender and romantic.

The phrase "is that alright?"

Was full of twists and turns...

Lin Xiaosu’s gaze shifted to Han Yan: "Cold Fairy, aren’t you going home for the New Year?" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Han Yan pouted: "My family was raided this year, and I probably won’t be in a good mood to celebrate, so I won’t go back and add to my parents’ troubles..."

"How can you be like this, Han Yan sister?" the Moon Demon said, "Do you really care about those properties outside? I can make it up to you, alright?"

"Oh my God, Sister Yue, you are siding with him in everything now, and he hasn’t even agreed yet. If he refuses later, you will feel the chill of the north wind." Han Yan said.

"Are you waiting for me to refuse? Why would I refuse? I won’t refuse!" Lin Xiaosu gave her a sidelong glance and stood up, "Where’s my room?"

The Moon Demon broke into a joyful smile and giggled, "You’ll stay in my room, and I’ll stay with Sister Han Yan."

The next morning.

Lin Xiaosu woke up from his bed and stepped out of the room, surprised.

The small garden outside had changed.

There were no peach blossoms, but plum blossoms.

Snow covered the garden, and a path of footprints led towards the courtyard gate.

The Moon Demon was nowhere to be seen.

There was only one person, sitting in the small pavilion, sipping tea.

It was Han Yan.

Lin Xiaosu stepped into the pavilion, picked up the teapot in front, and poured a cup: "Where is she?"

He was, of course, referring to the Moon Demon.

"Sister Yue has gone mad!" Han Yan took a gentle sip of tea.

"Mad?"

"Yes, the dignified Great Demon King, this morning, with a small basket, stepped out like a village girl to buy things. She said she wanted to buy red paper for window flowers, buy big red lanterns to hang high, buy wine, meat, and vegetables... She doesn’t want a fairy’s peaceful years, she wants to celebrate New Year as a mortal woman," Han Yan said, "I think she’s gone mad, don’t you think?"

"Do you think a fairy descending to the mortal world is madness?"

"If not madness, then what?"

"It’s adorable! It’s endearing!" Lin Xiaosu took a sip of tea.

The teacup hid his line of sight, and he didn’t see Han Yan rolling her eyes.

"I suddenly feel that spending this New Year here might be quite awkward; should I leave?" Han Yan’s voice came.

"That’s fine, I’ll let her know when she returns!" Lin Xiaosu said.

Still thinking of driving me away?

You scheming bastard, what’s your intention?

Han Yan bit her teeth slowly: "Marquis Su, can I give you a piece of advice?"

"No!" Lin Xiaosu said, "Seeing your gritted teeth, I’m sure your advice would be unpleasant. It’s the New Year, don’t spoil the mood."

"Even if you don’t want to hear it, I’ll say it!" Han Yan exhaled deeply, "In this day and age, a true gentleman does not seek repayment for his kindness."

"Gentleman? Why are you talking to me about a gentleman? Do you think I’m quite like a gentleman?" Lin Xiaosu had a slightly surprised expression: "Come on, everyone on Jiangnan Road knows I’m miles away from being a ’gentleman’."

Han Yan’s teeth truly bit down: "So, you’ve made up your mind to ruin her, is that it?"

"Ruin... How would I ruin her?" Lin Xiaosu asked.

"..."

Han Yan really wanted to break down the topic with him, clearly tell him that you may harm the various sects in Jiangnan, but you’d better not harm my friend, don’t think just because you’ve helped her, you can toy with her, but these words are hard to say aloud.

No one has said it outright, is it appropriate for me to make it explicit?

Forget it, I’ll just remind Sister Yue directly later, change the topic: "The Demon Emperor of the Demon Domain has been destroyed, but eventually there will be another Demon Emperor. Marquis Su, you have always excelled in political maneuvering, could you predict the traits of the next Demon Emperor?"

"He will evidently be much more gentle than the previous Demon Emperor," Lin Xiaosu said.

"Gentle? Evidently gentle?" Han Yan’s brows slightly furrowed: "You don’t even know who the new Demon Emperor is, how can you assert he’ll be gentle? Maybe this new Demon Emperor will be even more aggressive?"

Lin Xiaosu gave a faint smile: "Who says I don’t know who the new Demon Emperor is?"

Han Yan was truly surprised: "You know? Who is it?"

"Most likely, the Feihua Valley Master!"

"That’s impossible, absolutely impossible!" Han Yan said, "Although the Feihua Valley Master is also a Great Demon King, his strength is not superior in the entire Demon Domain, and he has no foundation in the Demon Sect."