Chapter 1120: Chapter 1120: Besieged
Qin Sisi and Jiu Ge both fell silent, an eerie quietness enveloping the atmosphere.
Li Li stood by the door, her head lowered and eyes downcast, thoughts unknown.
After a long pause, Jiu Ge asked softly, "What do you like about Ye You?"
Qin Sisi pondered over it. What did she like about him? His handsome demeanor? His noble status? His strong mana?
It seemed like all of these, yet none of them.
Finally, Qin Sisi shook her head and replied, "I can’t really explain it, it’s probably just a feeling!"
A bitter taste rose in Jiu Ge’s heart, and he unwillingly asked, "Is it because he’s the prince?"
Qin Sisi shook her head again and said, "When I started liking him, I didn’t know he was a prince."
Jiu Ge wanted to say more, but suddenly, cries of pain echoed from outside, very near Jiu Ge’s residence.
Jiu Ge looked towards the door, worry creeping in. Although he could hear some commotion when his mother went out earlier, the sounds were distant. Something seemed to have happened in the west half of the Chief Mansion, but how had the battle reached the east so quickly? Was the situation really that dire?
Despite his despair towards Mei Ji, Jiu Ge couldn’t ignore her safety. He turned to Qin Sisi and said, "You rest here for a while, I’ll go take a look."
With that, he walked briskly outside.
Just after Jiu Ge left the courtyard, Li Li suddenly felt a gust of wind sweep past her. She swiftly drew her sword with a "clang," but before she could strike, a heavy force hit her head.
Darkness overcame Li Li, and she fainted.
Qin Sisi watched the scene in shock, yet like Li Li, she couldn’t see anyone else present.
The next second, Ye You’s figure appeared at the door.
"Xiao Hei..." Qin Sisi muttered in disbelief as she watched the suddenly appearing Ye You. After a moment of stunned stillness, she dashed forward to embrace Ye You tightly.
"Is it really you?" Feeling Ye You’s warm body, Qin Sisi finally confirmed she wasn’t hallucinating.
Ye You held Qin Sisi tightly, his voice hoarse as he said, "I’m sorry, I came too late."
Qin Sisi shook her head, choking back sobs, "I’m sorry, I didn’t take care of myself and made you worry."
Ye You pulled Qin Sisi from his embrace, gently wiped her tears, and said softly, "Let’s leave here first."
"Okay." Qin Sisi nodded vigorously.
Ye You held Qin Sisi’s hand firmly, bringing her into the Invisible Bubble, leading her towards the door.
Just as they reached the entrance of Jiu Ge’s courtyard, they saw Mei Ji flying over. Both of them tensed, pressing cautiously against the wall to stop moving.
Though the Invisible Bubble could hide their form, people with higher magic power could sense better. While Mei Ji couldn’t see them, she might feel their presence.
Sure enough, Mei Ji stopped at the courtyard entrance, turning around to look in all directions.
She indeed felt something amiss, but after scanning several times and finding nothing suspicious, she briskly walked into Jiu Ge’s courtyard.
As soon as Mei Ji entered, Ye You immediately pulled Qin Sisi to run. He knew Qing Xun was hiding in the artificial lake, and he needed to meet up with them. Whoever came together must leave together.
In just a few seconds, Mei Ji rushed out of Jiu Ge’s courtyard. Jiu Ge and Qin Sisi were already gone, and Li Li lay fainted on the ground, clearly ambushed.
Thinking quickly, she spread her wings and flew toward the artificial lake.
Ye You shouted a few times by the lake. The Chief Mansion was in chaos by now; nobody noticed Ye You’s calls.
Qing Xun heard Ye You’s voice and jumped out of the lake with Yun Wang.
Qing Xun was unharmed. Although Yun Wang was slightly injured by Mei Ji’s magic skill earlier, it wasn’t serious. During their time in the water, Qing Xun had already used the Water Attribute Healing Skill to recover him.
Qing Xun could naturally stay active in the water for long periods. Yun Wang could also stay submerged because Qing Xun had given him a Water-Repelling Pearl, allowing normal activities underwater for a while, not needing to breathe.
Now, only Yun Cheng was left to rendezvous with. Once they found Yun Cheng, they could leave here.
Ye You knew their current strength wasn’t enough to confront Mei Ji head-on.
Just as they discussed where to find Yun Cheng, a red-robed figure landed nearby, holding an unconscious person.
The red-robed person was Jiu Ge, and the person he held was Yun Cheng.
Jiu Ge tossed Yun Cheng to the ground, shouting towards Yun Wang on the lake shore, "Yun Wang, your brother is in my hands. Come talk to me obediently, or your brother will suffer."
Yun Wang’s face changed drastically. He immediately rushed to Jiu Ge, Qing Xun hurrying after him. Ye You and Qin Sisi in the Invisible Bubble also quickly approached.
"Let Yun Cheng go," Yun Wang pleaded anxiously.
Jiu Ge ignored him, looking straight ahead, "Ye You, come out, I know you’re there."
Ye You’s expression grew cold, and he whispered a few words to Qin Sisi before stepping out of the Invisible Bubble alone, instructing her to continue hiding and not reveal herself.
Seeing Ye You, Jiu Ge was reminded of Qin Sisi, feeling a tinge of anger, and he asked coldly, "Your Royal Highness, why are you causing trouble at my Changkong family’s Chief Mansion?"
Ye You’s purple eyes were deep, his emotions restrained. He calmly retorted, "Your mother is set to marry Tian Xiaozi, and you avoid us. What does that mean?"
Jiu Ge snorted, "Whom my mother marries is Changkong family matters, the prince has no right to interfere. And why should you see me whenever you want, but I need your permission to meet you?"
Ye You didn’t continue the argument, simply saying, "Jiu Ge, you should know why I’m here. I don’t wish to be an enemy of the Changkong family. I only want to leave with them safely."
With those words, Jiu Ge realized Ye You had already found Qin Sisi. Knowing Ye You had the Invisible Bubble, Qin Sisi was surely nearby, hidden within it.
Jiu Ge glanced at Ye You’s side but saw nothing, though he knew she was there.
She was finally leaving; some things, some people, were never meant for him.
"Don’t even think about leaving!" A sharp voice rang out, and the next second, Mei Ji appeared in front of Ye You and the others.
"You bunch of brats, you turned my Chief Mansion into this and still want to leave? Today, I’ll tear you to pieces!" Mei Ji cursed viciously.
At this moment, the Blood Eagles that chased Ye You into the Chief Mansion also found their targets, quickly surrounding them. Aside from the one Qing Xun had killed by luck, six Blood Eagles remained, all Sixth Order.
