Chapter 699: Chapter 699 Princess Gao Yang_1
Leaving the teahouse, the sky was getting dark.
The old man was heading back to the inn for a rest, and Qin Sisi had her own affairs to attend to, so they said their goodbyes.
As she was leaving, Qin Sisi hesitated before advising the old man: "Sir, your knowledge is vast and I greatly respect you, but you’re alone out and about. Your safety should be your utmost concern. Please be more careful in the future."
The unscrupulous businessman who got his business interrupted by the old man had planned to attack the old man. Although Qin Sisi had helped him once, she was worried about the old man being forthright and attracting trouble in the future.
The old man’s face warmed into a smile as he looked at Qin Sisi with thoughtful eyes and slowly said, "Miss, having seen your skills, I know you are extraordinary. I won’t ask for your name, background or reasons. Today’s encounter will be as if we never met. As for me, although I am not remarkable like you, I do have the ability to protect myself. Please, don’t worry for me. But I am thankful for your kind intentions. May you be forever fortunate. Farewell."
As his words fell, he turned to leave. His thin silhouette soon disappeared into the inn.
Chance meetings, immediate connections, brief encounters and then, a refrain from any further contact.
The old man’s aloofness left Qin Sisi slightly stunned.
She stood in place for a while, a thought suddenly crossing her mind, was her assistance to the old man completely unnecessary? Perhaps he was capable of protecting himself.
Thinking of this possibility had Qin Sisi biting her lip in embarrassment. But her attention soon refocused on the Lovesick Jade Pillow in her hand, she shook her head to clear her thoughts.
Holding the Lovesick Jade Pillow close and carrying the backpack with Ye You hidden inside, Qin Sisi walked to a relatively quiet corner. She then released Ye You and whispered, "You’ve heard it all, haven’t you? What do we do now? Return to the inn?"
Ye You nodded, then shook his head and said, "I heard it all. We shouldn’t go back to the inn. The place is cramped and bustling with people. This ghost has been idle for over a thousand years, it might not be easy to deal with. If a fight breaks out, it may attract quite a crowd."
Qin Sisi nodded quietly, fully agreeing with Ye You. She paused for a moment before suggesting, "Let’s go to the Daming Palace. The place is spacious and calm after closing time. Furthermore, if the ghost is her, she grew up in the Daming Palace and may still foster some emotions towards it."
Ye You contemplated for a brief moment before agreeing with Qin Sisi’s suggestion.
Qin Sisi handed all of her belongings to Ye You who stored them in a portable space. She then held Ye You and walked a distance before they arrived at a deserted alley. Ye You launched the Invisible Bubble, and Qin Sisi immediately summoned the Wings of Rainbow, taking Ye You towards Daming Palace.
The Daming Palace, with its long history and signs of wear and tear, stood calmly in the night. The elusive moonlight cast faint silhouettes, like a black ink painting.
Without the day’s hustle and bustle of tourists, the palace shed its semblance of prosperity, returning to its original desolation and darkness.
It was like an old man who had weathered countless storms, having seen both glory and bloodshed amidst conspiracy and conflict.
Countless talents and infinite landscapes, driven desires and internal conflict, all reduced to specks of dust in this palace, buried in the courtyard of time.
Qin Sisi had visited the place the day before. Motivated by her curiosity, she had observed it closely.
Finally, she stopped at a vacant space near the edges of Daming Palace.
It seemed like a small garden with a deserted palace nearby. Compared to the central palace, this one was shorter and simpler, like a disgraced concubine cast out of the monarch’s favor.
The depth of night spread, and Ye You placed the Lovesick Jade Pillow on the ground. He gently lifted his claw and drew a semi-circular arch above his head. With a toss, a large barrier silently engulfed the empty space.
Ye You directed Qin Sisi to retreat about 20 meters, then once again lifted his claw, channeled magic power, and roared, "Lightning Light Blade!"
A zap of the blue light akin to lightning shot from his hand, casting an incredibly dazzling scene as it danced like a wild snake of light against the nighttime darkness, striking the Lovesick Jade Pillow on the ground.
With a "crack", the Lovesick Jade Pillow shattered, scattering translucent jade pieces all around. None remained intact as bright red coral beads rolled around in disarray, desperate to escape.
The Moonlight Skirt of the jade casing split in half, bearing an ominously black cut. Wisps of burning-like black smog rose from within.
The only thing that remained intact was the phrase — unparalleled under heaven.
The figurines of the red letters, no bigger than nails, appeared to have been freed from their bindings after the Lovesick Jade Pillow shattered. They grew broader and taller in no time, ultimately reaching approximately one meter in length.
The four bloody red characters stood side by side before Qin Sisi, the malice hidden within the curse unleashed without restraint. They seemed to aim to destroy all the true love in the world.
Qin Sisi widened her eyes at the four bloody characters, momentarily at a loss.
The four characters were full of Yin energy, but where was the ghost? Surely the words can’t speak!
Feeling her anxiety and impatience, Ye You whispered in her ear, "Don’t rush, let’s wait and see."
A quarter of an hour later, as expected, the four characters began to change, disperse, fade, waft, twine, gather...
Eventually, they transformed into human figures.
At first, it was as if looking through a fog, unclear. Gradually, the figure became clearer. The features, hair, clothing, and even the poses deeply imprinted in Qin Sisi’s eyes, causing her shock to intensify.
Gao Yang, Gao Yang, she finally understood the meaning behind this name.
What could be more dazzling, more radiant than the sun high up in the sky?
She was truly like a radiant sun, noble as gold lacquer and jade trees, beautiful as pearls and diamonds.
Her skin surpassed silver frost in whiteness, her vermilion lips were redder than cinnabar. A hint of crimson on her brow, like a beautifully fallen petal.
Her dark hair was neatly wound into a sophisticated and elaborate updo, adorned with multicolored gold hairpins and silver hair ornaments. The Phoenix Head Pendant swayed lightly without wind, entrancingly charming.
The dazzlingly intricate Moonlight Skirt resonated with the red skirt, adorned with resplendent peonies that fought with each other for brilliance, highlighting an extraordinary beauty that outshone the moon and flowers, shaking nations with just a sway of her skirt.
Underneath, a low-plunging gold powder corset dress revealed a hint of her soft, snowy peaks. Qin Sisi, despite being a woman herself, couldn’t help but steal a few more glances.
The high and mighty, dazzling Princess Gao Yang made her appearance in the end. The Lovesick Jade Pillow captured her momentary yet fiery love and the deepest sorrow from her life. She had been peacefully lingering in it for over a thousand years, shifting countless times, until she returned to her birthplace, Daming Palace.
