On the other side, Shu Yan was frantically searching his mind for all the secret realms or ruins that appeared in the original Douluo Dalu 2 novel, but in the end, he reluctantly found that in his limited remaining memory of the original work, there didn't seem to be any such opportunity.
After pondering for a moment, Shu Yan said,
"Listen to the Snow Empress. Even if we knew what was here, without complete preparation, it's best not to easily touch this unknown place where we can't distinguish between an opportunity and a trap."
The Ice Empress pouted. Like Shu Yan, she didn't feel any abnormality. Although the mountain peak in front of her looked quite extraordinary, in her eyes, it was just a bit taller and had a bit more spirit energy. In other aspects, there was almost no difference.
The difference in perception ability between the two great realms of Limit Douluo and Super Douluo was fully displayed in the two of them.
The Snow Empress took one last look at the mountain peak, which seemed to be full of mystery everywhere, and then led the two away from the place.
All the secrets were buried deep underground and never saw the light of day. The Snow Empress didn't think anyone else would discover and open this mysterious place that had been sealed for who knows how many years. There were very few powerhouses in the current era who had the ability to discover this place, and even if they did, the price they would have to pay to open it would definitely not be small...
Overall, the Snow Empress's idea was undoubtedly rational and correct. Whether or not they could obtain an opportunity was a small matter now. If they lost their lives or caused some great trouble because of it, it would truly be a case of gaining nothing from the loss.
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Returning to familiar land, Shu Yan felt his entire body relax. After ordering three drinks at a familiar small shop, Shu Yan sat at a seat by the street, his gaze falling on the distant city wall that was tall and imposing.
As the sweet and sour drink entered his mouth, Shu Yan felt a rare sense of nervousness. Thinking of the familiar figure he was about to see, his mood gradually mixed with a trace of excitement.
The Snow Empress pulled up a chair next to him and sat down. Looking at Shu Yan, whose expression was hard to describe, she raised an eyebrow and then said,
"You seem very nervous, or rather, your emotions are very complex, so complex that you don't even know how you feel."
The Ice Empress held a cup of strawberry-flavored ice cream and snorted disdainfully, casually saying,
"Xue Er, why do you care about him? His girl... um... yes, girlfriend. His girlfriend is here. Maybe he's afraid of being dumped?"
The Snow Empress rubbed her forehead. Looking at a carriage slowly approaching from the distant street, surrounded by many Royal Knights, she gently tapped the table. An invisible wave instantly spread out. Shu Yan was startled awake in an instant. The Snow Empress's voice echoed in his ears. The next moment, Shu Yan's figure moved, disappearing from the spot in an instant. The people around didn't even notice anything. The next moment, the entire World returned to normal.
The Snow Empress lazily propped her head with one hand, while the other hand casually stirred the drink in her cup. Together with the Ice Empress, she watched as the carriage, engraved with the Star Crown totem, slowly entered the Royal Palace. After a long time, the two slowly withdrew their gazes...
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Under the cover of the mental power left by the Snow Empress, Shu Yan easily entered the familiar Princess Manor.
Looking at the slightly messy soft couch in the main hall, Shu Yan sighed softly. Xu Jiujiu was a person who was extremely clean and self-disciplined. In the past, although the main hall would occasionally become a little messy due to their roughhousing, it had never been as dusty as it was now, as if no one had lived here for a long time.
Looking at the familiar plants and trees, Shu Yan felt as if he had been separated from this World for a long time.
Eight months was not a long time, but for him, it felt like the World had changed. Shu Yan stood behind the light golden curtain, listening to Xu Jiujiu outside the hall, who was slightly tired as she dismissed the maid who wanted to come forward to serve her, and then walked slowly into the hall.
Perhaps it was because she hadn't rested well for too long, but in Shu Yan's eyes, Xu Jiujiu had become much thinner. Her back looked strangely emaciated. Although the aura she exuded was still noble and elegant, it had a hint of coldness, making people dare not approach easily.
After entering the main hall, Xu Jiujiu directly slumped onto the soft couch, her gaze fixed on the white jade long table in front of her, wondering what she was thinking.
Shu Yan walked out from behind. His footsteps were clearly not concealed, but Xu Jiujiu acted as if she hadn't heard anything.
The heartache in Shu Yan's eyes was undisguised. He slowly came behind Xu Jiujiu, and then directly used force to pull Xu Jiujiu's terrifyingly light body into his arms.
The familiar scent lingered at the tip of her nose. The cool feeling made Xu Jiujiu freeze uncontrollably. Tears slid down her beautiful golden eyes. Xu Jiujiu suddenly looked up and happened to meet Shu Yan's sky-blue eyes that were filled with emotion.
"A... A Yan..."
Xu Jiujiu's voice was a little hoarse. Looking at the man in front of her, whose face was familiar yet carried a hint of unfamiliarity, Xu Jiujiu's body suddenly trembled violently.
Before Shu Yan could say anything, Xu Jiujiu's lips, which carried a hint of madness, were already pressed against his. As their lips and teeth intertwined, Shu Yan suddenly frowned slightly. A smell of blood permeated between their mouths, and Xu Jiujiu's actions became even more frantic. Shu Yan just let her vent. He knew that the pain in Xu Jiujiu's heart had accumulated too much. Too much longing was a sickness, and too much sickness was a disease. Xu Jiujiu wanted to vent, and Shu Yan also wanted to.
He felt that he had always been a person who didn't know how to express emotions. Many sweet words he couldn't say, but this absolutely didn't mean that he was insensitive to emotions deep down. On the contrary, people like him who hid their emotions in their hearts were the most painful. This pain would make people repeatedly struggle between reality and ideals, as if making one wrong choice would cause them to fall into an eternal hell...
After the intense and long kiss ended, Xu Jiujiu's breathing was rapid. Her fair arms exerted force, directly pushing Shu Yan onto the soft couch. The next moment, she suddenly lay on top of him, almost frantically absorbing his scent.
"A Yan... I really miss you... From the moment we parted, your figure has been flashing in my mind every moment. I feel like the whole World has lost its fun. Every day, I feel like I'm living on a blank page. Even if I try my best, I can't see any color. Do you know how long it's been since I had a good night's sleep? As soon as I fall asleep, it's the last scene of that day. If I could, I would rather die with you than be alone again..."
Shu Yan looked at the large expanse of skin exposed by Xu Jiujiu due to her vigorous movements, his eyes darkening slightly. Then he slowly sat up, leaning against the back of the soft couch, letting Xu Jiujiu sit directly astride his legs. Shu Yan found a blanket nearby and wrapped it around Xu Jiujiu's body. The two hugged tightly for a long, long time before Shu Yan finally said softly,
"Jiu Jiu, I'm very sorry for leaving you for so long. During this time in the Extreme North Land, I also missed you very much, but I had to carve out a brand new and difficult path for our common future. Before coming back, I had even imagined countless scenarios of our reunion, but from the moment I saw you, I realized that none of that mattered..."
Xu Jiujiu sobbed uncontrollably in Shu Yan's arms. She could no longer distinguish between reality and dreams, and she had completely lost her nobility and elegance as the Star Luo Princess. At this moment, she just wanted to properly vent the pain and longing in her heart. Everything else seemed to have become unimportant.
Shu Yan felt Xu Jiujiu's tears slowly soak his clothes. He extended a hand and gently patted Xu Jiujiu's back. Under his soft comfort, Xu Jiujiu's sobs grew quieter and quieter. Finally, Xu Jiujiu actually fell into a deep sleep.
Looking at Xu Jiujiu's slightly uncomfortable sleeping face, Shu Yan gently kissed her forehead, then helped her take off her shoes, socks, and outer garment. After waiting for Xu Jiujiu to fall completely asleep, Shu Yan slowly got up, lowered the surrounding curtains, and then walked out slowly.
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