sinovels Chapter 691 - 126: Oath by the Stars
Chapter 691 - 126: Oath by the Stars
Screech——!
A clear and high-pitched call rang out from Mu Qingge’s room, echoing over the entire Luoxing City, and startling everyone within it.
Whether residing in the castle or within the city, people rushed out of their houses to see the colorful light emanating from a room in the castle.
"What is that?"
"Where is that light coming from?"
"That’s the City Lord Mansion, why is there colorful light emanating from it in the middle of the night?"
"That light is so beautiful!"
The people in the city were buzzing with amazement and discussion.
Meanwhile, in the City Lord Mansion, Mo Yang hurriedly led the Dragon Tooth Guards to Mu Qingge’s room.
"Little Lord!" he shouted nervously outside the door, ready to kick open the tightly closed door.
Mu Qingge, held in Si Mo’s arms, was astonished as she looked at the tiny creature on the floor. Hearing the anxious voice outside the door, she instinctively replied, "I’m fine, you don’t need to come in."
Mu Qingge’s voice sounded fine, perfectly normal.
This made Mo Yang relax, and even though he had doubts, he didn’t want to disobey Mu Qingge’s orders. So, he led the Dragon Tooth Guards back, and upon meeting others also rushing over, he relayed Mu Qingge’s message so that everyone left together.
As calm returned outside, Mu Qingge refocused her attention on the multicolored glow on the floor of the room.
The light gradually faded, and slowly, a ’bird’ appeared before Mu Qingge.
But——
"It’s so beautiful!" Mu Qingge said in amazement.
The little creature was only palm-sized yet it had multicolored feathers. Even its beak shimmered with a faint golden hue. Its claws appeared as if forged from pure gold.
On its head was an elegant crest, swaying gently with its movements.
Its tail was adorned with beautiful long feathers, fluttering in the breeze. Those long feathers were as dazzling as fire, emitting a faint glow.
"What kind of bird is this?" Mu Qingge asked in astonishment.
Si Mo, with a smile in his eyes, told her, "This is a special branch of the Phoenix known as Fate. In a ten-thousand year period, only one pair appears among the Nirvana Phoenixes."
Mu Qingge suddenly looked up at Si Mo and said playfully, "The other one isn’t with you, is it?"
Si Mo smiled slightly, raised his hand, and another small creature appeared before them.
But this Fate was not as vividly colorful as the previous one; it was pitch black with a purple sheen.
"Are they a pair?" Mu Qingge asked, astonished.
The appearance seemed too mismatched. One was vibrantly colorful, while the other was entirely black.
"They are indeed," Si Mo nodded with a smile.
As if to confirm his words, the two little creatures chirped affectionately when they met. They intertwined their necks, grooming each other’s feathers with a sweet, intimate demeanor that made Mu Qingge believe it.
"Why is this one so black?" Mu Qingge asked curiously.
Si Mo explained, "Fate emerges as a pair every ten thousand years, with the female being incredibly vibrant, while the male appears dim. However, they have an extremely strong bond; even if not in the same space, they can sense each other’s existence. Moreover, they are extremely loyal. If one perishes, the other will not live alone."
After hearing his explanation, Mu Qingge couldn’t help but blink.
At that moment, the vibrant female bird let out a clear call, suddenly spread its wings, and flew into the night sky past Mu Qingge.
With its movement, the male bird also followed, unwilling to be left behind.
The two birds circled and flew intimately in the air, bathed in the starlight.
Their silhouettes suddenly enlarged from the palm-sized creatures to forms capable of carrying several people. The larger Fate, with the female bird being even more vibrant and stunning, while the male appeared steadier and more imposing.
"Look! Such beautiful birds!"
"Yes! They’re incredibly beautiful!"
"Where did these birds come from?"
"Could they be the mounts of our City Lord?"
"So pretty, I’ve never seen such a beautiful Flying Beast."
The people who hadn’t dispersed in the city were all looking up at the twin Fates flying and circling above the city.
Mu Qingge and Si Mo stood side by side at the window, also watching the Fates soaring in the starlight, an indescribable feeling spreading between them.
"Little Ge’er, Fate possesses all abilities of the Phoenix Clan. Reborn in flames, undying, capable of controlling all birds, emitting sonic waves, and breathing fire. So, it is not just your mount; in times of need, it can also fight for you," Si Mo whispered in Mu Qingge’s ear.
Mu Qingge gave an almost imperceptible nod, her clear eyes reflecting only the image of Fate.
"Does Little Ge’er want to try riding it?" Seeing the eager look in her eyes, Si Mo offered proactively.
Mu Qingge immediately nodded.
She had never had a Flying Beast of her own.
"Summon it," Si Mo said.
Mu Qingge immediately beckoned to the colorful Yuan, which was very obedient and immediately flapped its wings, heading towards Mu Qingge. It stopped at the window and let out a clear cry, as if inviting her.
Mu Qingge leapt and sprang up, landing on its back.
Once she was seated, Yuan soared with her over the sky of Luoxing City.
"It’s the City Lord!"
"It’s truly the City Lord!"
"It indeed is the City Lord’s mount!"
"Only the City Lord of Luoxing City would have such a mount!"
The newly joined citizens of the city, having just met Mu Qingge in recent days, now saw her valiantly riding Yuan, inspecting overhead, and all knelt, casting looks of awe towards her.
Within the city walls, inside the castle, Mu Qingge’s subordinates and companions all witnessed this scene.
Yet, what they remembered was the even more dazzling red figure on Yuan’s back.
...
The starlight of Luoxing City finally disappeared, and the night returned to tranquility. In the deep mountains in the distance, a faint orange-red glow gradually emerged.
In Mu Qingge’s room, two Yuans lay with their necks intertwined, cuddling and already fallen asleep in the corner of the room.
On the large bed, Mu Qingge lay on the soft mattress, gazing dazzlingly at Si Mo. Si Mo propped himself on the bed, supporting his body with one hand, hair falling, his amber eyes containing nothing but Mu Qingge’s figure.
"Little Ge’er, how about we never part, in life after life?" Suddenly, a touching phrase came from Si Mo’s mouth.
Mu Qingge was taken aback, subconsciously murmuring, "Life after life?"
"You don’t want to?" Deep within Si Mo’s eyes, a flash of unprecedented panic appeared.
Mu Qingge slowly shook her head, her fingertips entwining Si Mo’s long hair, softly said, "Life after life is too elusive and uncertain; I dare not promise. Some say, when people die, they report to another place, drink a bowl of soup there, and forget the past to live anew."
"I do not permit you to forget me!" Si Mo interrupted her, gripping her hand tightly, eyes filled with an unrefusable gaze.
Mu Qingge was stunned, looking at him, not responding promptly.
"I forbid it! I forbid it! Forbid, forbid, forbid!" Si Mo repeatedly echoed.
Seeing her simply watching him without speaking, Si Mo’s gaze became sharp, "No matter what happens after death, even if only a ghost remains, I will find you, and if you dare forget me, I will..."
"And what will you do?" His anxious appearance stirred a playful spirit in Mu Qingge.
"I will..." Si Mo couldn’t continue, only holding her head furiously and kissing down.
"Mmm..." That kiss, with a hint of vengeance, made Mu Qingge exclaim softly.
At this moment, the man seemed to forget what gentleness was.
His actions were rough, causing Mu Qingge’s lips to ache.
Only when her lips were swollen and red did Si Mo relent.
"Mu Qingge, listen, if you forget me once, I will make you fall for me once again. If you forget me ten times, I will make you fall for me ten times! I don’t care what life after life may hold, I only know, as long as your consciousness exists in the Three Thousand Worlds, you can never escape me!" Si Mo’s eyes showed a hint of ferocity as he made his vow.
"You’re threatening me?" Mu Qingge’s lips slowly curled into a smile.
"Yes! I am threatening you! Dare to forget me, just try." Si Mo declared domineeringly.
Mu Qingge’s smile deepened, she retorted, "Then what if you forget me?"
"I won’t!" Si Mo replied without a second thought.
Mu Qingge raised her eyebrows, "That’s uncertain, too many accidents happen, who can control everything? What if you do forget me, then what?"
Si Mo gazed at her seriously, "If I forget you, you shall kill me."
"Kill you?" Mu Qingge shook her head with a soft laugh. She reached out to tap Si Mo’s nose, telling him, "I won’t kill you, but I will bind you, keep you in a place only I can go, so you can never look at anyone but me."
Si Mo’s eyes showed joy, he lowered his head, his nose lightly touching Mu Qingge’s, saying to her, "Even if I don’t forget you, you can lock me away, never let anyone else see me, always facing only you."
Mu Qingge chuckled lightly, her clear eyes full of laughter.
"Little Ge’er, I want you to vow to the stars, that life after life you belong solely to me, and in the Three Thousand Worlds, we will always be together," Si Mo controlled the wild power within him, his voice carrying a hint of seduction as he requested of Mu Qingge.
Mu Qingge saw the intense suppressed crimson at the bottom of his eyes, the desire about to erupt. Wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling him closer, she whispered, "I vow, life after life, we will never part. In the Three Thousand Worlds, wherever you are, I will be. The gods of heaven, the demons of all realms cannot separate us."
Her words brought a beautiful smile to Si Mo’s face. He too whispered, "I vow as well, never to betray Mu Qingge, life after life never to separate. If the sky blocks me, I’ll destroy the sky. If the earth blocks me, I’ll annihilate the earth."
The two exchanged a smile, their lips intimately meeting, layers of silken curtains obscuring the enticing scene on the bed...