Young Master Is Being Jealous Again!
Chapter 1058: The Consequence of Not Cherishing is Never Having the Opportunity Again

Chapter 1058: Chapter 1058: The Consequence of Not Cherishing is Never Having the Opportunity Again

When the mythical creature heard the name Changyuan, it could no longer care about the twig in its paw.

It sprang to its feet, its massive head pressing close to Qin Ruan’s exquisitely delicate face, dark red pupils fixated on her as it asked in a cold voice, "Who exactly are you?"

Seeing the situation turning grim, Chu Zifeng immediately spoke up to intervene, "Mythical creature, why involve innocent people in our affairs?"

With one hand, he grabbed the creature’s tail with such strength that he hurled it directly in front of the waiting Yin Soldiers from Fengdu.

Chu Zifeng turned back and sternly ordered the Yin Soldiers, "Tie it up for me and drag it to the Purgatory of Fengdu for the Emperor himself to judge!"

He absolutely could not let the mythical creature ruin the Emperor’s plans!

"Yes, sir!"

Hundreds of Yin Soldiers simultaneously threw out Soul-locking Chains to detain the mythical creature that was preparing to resist.

Qin Ruan watched with cold eyes, her voice clear and piercing, "Chu Zifeng, don’t you feel very guilty acting this way?"

Chu Zifeng glanced back, his calm eyes focusing on her, "Miss Qin, the power granted to you by the Underworld King is to purge the Human Realm of evil spirits, not to meddle in the affairs of the Netherworld. We are here by the Divine Monarch’s command to capture the mythical creature. As for the people he mentioned, they have nothing to do with you!"

They had nothing to do with her at the moment, but even if they did, he would sever that connection!

Chu Zifeng lowered his gaze, concealing the emotions in his eyes, revealing nothing.

Qin Ruan snorted coldly, her sarcasm unmistakable, "Changyuan, Lan An, Hu Yixian— they all appeared by my side out of nowhere, and you say they have nothing to do with me?!"

Connecting all the events made it impossible for her not to think more about it.

Chu Zifeng responded calmly to every move, "This only proves that you bear a mission from the Netherworld. Haven’t you noticed that there’s something wrong with your physique?

The aura you release attracts beings from other worlds, and even if you stay at home, some disasters will still befall you from the sky. This is the unique constitution you have due to your current mission."

Chu Zifeng’s gaze fell slightly as he stared at the Golden Whip in Qin Ruan’s hand, "Moreover, the whip in your hand is a magical artifact from a fallen ancient Divine Clan princess, it is alive.

Having had it for so long, you must have noticed unfamiliar scenes popping up in your mind occasionally—that’s it missing its former master."

Qin Ruan looked deep and tranquil, mulling over it for a while but still feeling that something was off.

She frowned and said, "Why do I feel like you’re trying to dupe me?"

In his heart, Chu Zifeng thought, I am indeed trying to dupe you.

His beautiful, ethereal face was serious as he said, "Miss Qin, I think it’s the otherworldly beings you deal with every day that are making you overthink."

The mythical creature was still contending with the Yin Soldiers from Fengdu.

When it had fought Qin Ruan, it had been wary of her face which resembled Aruan’s and did not unleash its full power.

But against the sworn enemy from a thousand years ago, it showed no mercy and in an instant brought down many Yin Soldiers with its powerful evil Qi.

As they charged at him again, the mythical creature opened its jaws and roared loudly, "ROAR!!!"

The roar, filled with rage, unleashed such powerful force that the approaching Yin Soldiers couldn’t advance an inch.

The mythical creature turned around, its beastly eyes locking onto Chu Zifeng and Qin Ruan, "I do not trust you. Everything I have done in Peach Blossom Town has been mutually beneficial with the villagers here; I have never harmed their lives! No one but the Divine Monarch has the right to judge me!"

After speaking, it leaped up and swiftly fled the area.

Seeing it escape, Chu Zifeng offered Qin Ruan an insincere bow, speaking rapidly, "Miss Qin, we are acting on the Divine Monarch’s orders to capture the mythical creature, so I must leave first. If you have any questions, you can seek answers from the Underworld King. Please excuse me!"

He waved to the Yin Soldiers behind him, "Chase after it for your Emperor!"

"Yes, sir!"

The Yin Soldiers, facing the direction of Qin Ruan, all bowed respectfully and then followed Chu Zifeng to chase after the mythical creature.

Before Chu Zifeng leaped away, he didn’t forget to shout to Qin Ruan, "Miss Qin, when the villagers of Peach Blossom Town wake up, they will forget everything that happened tonight, and the town will return to the peaceful life before the mythical creature appeared. You needn’t worry!"

Qin Ruan watched as their figures disappeared into the darkness.

The cold and evil Qi surrounding them dissipated, and the torches that had been extinguished flared back to life.

Looking around at the villagers of Peach Blossom Town, not a single one was conscious, including Ahong, who was being held in Lin Hao’s arms.

Cai Yongliang stared at Qin Ruan, his eyes wide and mouth agape, but unable to utter a word.

What had he just heard?!

He knew Qin Ruan had a background, but he never imagined it to be so formidable.

Even the Ghost Emperors of the five directions were at her command, and she could speak directly with the Underworld King.

What kind of fortune must one have to possess such a powerful background? No wonder the Netherworld commanded their Tianxing Team to fully cooperate with Qin Ruan’s actions.

Lin Hao, his expression calm, held the person in his arms and walked over to Qin Ruan, asking her, "What should we do with this woman?"

Qin Ruan spoke indifferently, "Since Peach Blossom Town won’t have a fairy and the trouble caused by the mythical creature is gone, there’s no need to pay special attention to her anymore. Put her down."

She didn’t plan to continue interfering with the affairs of Peach Blossom Town.

The villagers here had willingly made deals with the mythical creature, offering this land in exchange for longevity provided by it. It was a deal of mutual consent, and she had no right to interfere.

It’s a pity for this land, contaminated by the evil Qi of the poor and fierce, the harvest of crops won’t be ideal for the next ten years. This is the price they paid.

Lin Hao laid Ahong down flat on the ground, walked to Huo Zhi’s side, and joined her to support Qin Ruan.

Qin Ruan, with her glossy eyes looking towards the not yet fully recovered Cai Yongliang, asked, "Does Cai Chu have any other arrangements?"

Cai Yongliang dryly said, "I’ll follow Madam Huo’s orders. I have no objections."

"I want to go back."

Qin Ruan missed her Third Master a bit.

She cast her eyes down at the land beneath her feet, hiding the longing in her eyes, not wanting anyone to notice.

Cai Yongliang said without hesitation, "Then let’s go back!"

He picked up the black bag from the ground, patted the dirt off, slung it over his right shoulder, and walked towards Qin Ruan.

Qin Ruan turned silently and walked back the way they came.

She didn’t even glance at the villagers of Peach Blossom Town; she had no mood to appreciate the beautifully picturesque night scenery bathed in moonlight—it all seemed a bit too quiet.

Huo Zhi and Lin Hao exchanged a look, their eyes and brows expressing serious concern.

They had noticed something was off with Qin Ruan.

She was seldom this silent.

On the few occasions she was, it was usually a prelude to some dangerous action with a storm brewing.

On their way down the mountain, they encountered children playing at the foot of the mountain.

The kids had not participated in tonight’s ritual and were left by the adults at the foot of the mountain.

The village chief’s grandson brightened up when he saw Qin Ruan.

He abandoned his playmates and trotted over to her.

The little fellow opened his palm to Qin Ruan and sweetly said, "Sister, can you give me a piece of candy?"

The candy Qin Ruan had given him during the day had been knocked to the ground. Later, enticed by its sweet smell, he kept thinking about it.

He regretted it— he should have taken the candy and eaten it right away.

When he described to his friends how delicious and sweet the beautifully wrapped candy was, they didn’t believe him a bit.

But now, seeing Qin Ruan, he was filled with anticipation and desire.

Qin Ruan looked down, her eyes misted with a faint aloofness, and her expression showing a smile that wasn’t quite a smile as she looked at the little boy.

She reached into her pocket and fished out a piece of chocolate candy.

As the little boy looked on with hopeful eyes, Qin Ruan calmly unwrapped the chocolate, her tone indifferent as she asked, "Do you want to eat it?"

The little boy nodded without hesitation, "Yes!"

Under his gaze, Qin Ruan slowly peeled off the wrapper and put the candy into her own mouth.

Previously, when she took out the candy for the little boy, that cherished intention had been recklessly squandered.

To give away the candy again, in her eyes, was to not cherish Third Master’s intentions; she wouldn’t do such a thing.

Back when she was in the orphanage in West City, she had never tasted candy.

Candy, for the children of the orphanage, was an extravagant thing.

But Third Master had promised to give her lots and lots of candy.

And he had indeed done so, always making sure she could find candy within reach.

Now she no longer fixated on candy, while Third Master had become that unique candy that belonged solely to her.

That piece of sweetness reached deep into her heart, warming and sweetening her heart each time she tasted candy.

With the candy in her mouth, Qin Ruan said to the little boy, word by word, "You no longer have that fortune."

Saying that, she passed by him and continued on her way.

A missed opportunity was gone. Not cherishing what one had meant never getting the chance again.

"Wah wah wah!!!!"

The little boy burst into tears, crying sadly and heartbrokenly.

As Qin Ruan heard the crying behind her, she felt no guilt about upsetting the child.

The boy didn’t understand that the intention he had spurned was what she cherished the most.

It was the first time Huo Zhi saw Qin Ruan be so childish. She pursed her lips and caught up, sparing a pitying glance at the little boy as she passed by.

Some people just aren’t lucky enough to have it, and no matter how much they plead, it won’t come.