Fang Xian looked at Zhu Qingqing's resolute face and spoke in a deep voice.
"You...aren't you leaving?"
Zhu Qingqing lightly brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, gazing into the distance—the direction of the Wind Elf's palace.
A slight smile played on her lips, a perfectly measured curve, a resolute determination that seemed ready to die.
"We still have unfinished business, so we won't leave."
"Although I don't like you, my mother said that in her premonition, she saw Meimei and you living happily together."
"So, I hope you can live on with Meimei."
Fang Xian looked at the smile on Zhu Qingqing's face, a smile devoid of fear or hesitation, only a resolute courage.
He wanted to say something when he heard Kela's shout from ahead.
"Brother Fang Xian, come quick!"
Zhu Meimei also waved joyfully.
"Sister, Brother Fang Xian, come quick!"
Zhu Qingqing waved back, turning to reveal a gentle smile.
"Let's go, Meimei is waiting for you."
Fang Xian glanced at Zhu Meimei, Kela, and then at Zhu Qingqing, sighing softly.
"Okay, coming."
They held hands, gathered around the campfire, singing and dancing.
Laughter, stomping, and the crackling of firewood filled the entire square with joy, as if it were
—a final celebration.
…
The next day, early morning.
Fang Xian, wearing a mask and wrapped in a "camouflage cloth," stood in the princess's room in the Wind Elf Palace, quietly watching the Wind Elf princess changing her clothes.
After yesterday's events, he wanted to see what kind of girl the Wind Elf princess, the source of everything, truly was.
He cast "Eye of Insight" on the Wind Elf princess.
[Name: Feng Yuxi
Age: 20
Gender: Female
Race: Elf/Wind Elf
Occupation: Mage
Talent: SSS
Appearance: 94
Body: 93
Height: 170cm
Level: LV500
Character: Perfect
Affection: 0]
Feng Yuxi's skin was almost translucent, as if sculpted from pure snowflakes, radiating a soft glow.
Her beautiful hair was braided into an intricate three-strand braid, cascading over her shoulders.
Her pointed ears curled slightly upwards, highlighting her unique elven identity.
Her captivating azure eyes were clear and lively.
When she smiled, two shallow dimples appeared at the corners of her mouth, sweet and charming.
She wore a magnificent white robe, pure as snow, like moonlight spilling onto a tranquil lake, giving off an aura of sacred inviolability.
Fang Xian took in Feng Yuxi's beauty in its entirety. Compared to the dark elf princess Ye Li, the two women were nearly identical in figure and appearance.
Only their skin tone and temperament were vastly different.
Feng Yuxi pushed open the door and went to have breakfast.
Fang Xian flew in the air, observing Feng Yuxi's every move.
Along the way, the servants greeted her with smiles, smiles that were clearly genuine.
Feng Yuxi arrived at the dining hall and dined with the king, queen, prince, and others.
Fang Xian quietly watched them eat from the air, his expression unreadable, but he could sense a certain heaviness in the atmosphere.
After breakfast, Feng Yuxi began reading, meditating, and practicing magic, showing no signs of being a bride-to-be.
Everyone who saw her adored her, and Feng Yuxi was exceptionally polite, treating everyone with kindness and friendliness.
She was a simple, pure, and kind girl.
In the afternoon, Feng Yuxi was practicing magic alone in the training ground.
A strong, fiery red figure appeared not far away, striding confidently and radiating elegance towards Feng Yuxi.
Feng Yuxi naturally saw the approaching man, but her magic continued unabated, completely ignoring him.
This man was none other than the Fire Elf Prince—Huo Hou.
Huo Hou wore a confident smile and waved to Feng Yuxi.
"Yuxi."
Feng Yuxi released her magic, not even glancing at him, and simply replied indifferently.
"We're not that close yet, please call me by my full name."
"That's true, we're about to get married, how can we still be so distant?"
Huo Hou chuckled, stepped forward, and reached out to embrace Feng Yuxi.
"We need to get to know each other better; that'll strengthen our bond."
Feng Yuxi slapped away Huo Hou's outstretched hand, glaring at him angrily.
"Huo Hou, show some respect! This is the Wind Elf Kingdom!"
Huo Hou withdrew his slapped right hand, a contemptuous smile on his face.
"The Wind Elf Kingdom? So what?"
"Sooner or later, it will all belong to my Fire Elves, just like you."
Feng Yuxi's gaze was like a sword, fixed on Huo Hou.
"Don't forget our promise to His Majesty. Wind City will always belong to the Wind Elves."
Huo Hou spread his hands, looking at Feng Yuxi with a mocking expression.
"I will naturally not disobey His Majesty's will, so I am the King of the Wind Elves, no problem."
Feng Yuxi's eyes widened instantly, filled with shock and disbelief.
Her once fair face turned deathly pale, devoid of any color.
"Is this what His Majesty promised you?"
A smug smile spread across Huo Hou's face as he arrogantly declared,
"Yu Xi, are you happy? From now on, you'll be the Empress, and the entire Wind Elf Kingdom will be ours."
Feng Yu Xi's mouth opened slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but she was momentarily speechless, stunned by the sudden truth.
Her hands clenched unconsciously, her knuckles turning white from the force.
The Light Elf King had clearly promised that if the marriage was successful, the Wind Elf Kingdom would remain under the Wind Elf's rule.
But the answer she heard from Huo Hou was completely different; clearly, his answer was closer to the truth.
If that were truly the case, then the deaths at this wedding wouldn't just be from the various races who attended.
The death list would certainly include
—the Wind Elf royal family.
Thinking of this, Feng Yu Xi's azure pupils widened instantly.
She had to tell her father the news to prevent a catastrophe.
But Huo Hou dared to leak the news, so he wasn't afraid of it getting out.
He didn't stop Feng Yuxi, only watching her with a mocking expression as he muttered to himself.
"Heh, go see your father, then you'll still have to come back and beg me."
...
"Bang!"
Feng Yuxi hurriedly pushed open the door to the king's palace and rushed in.
Seeing the Wind Elf King and Queen, she didn't even have time to bow, her expression anxious as she said:
"Father, Mother, something terrible has happened!"
The King and Queen frowned slightly; they had never seen Feng Yuxi so flustered.
"Xi'er, what happened?"
Feng Yuxi's cheeks were flushed with anxiety, and a few fine beads of sweat clung to her forehead.
Her eyes widened, revealing tension and urgency.
"Father, Mother, I heard from Huohou that His Majesty not only intends to exterminate other races, but also has no intention of sparing our royal family!"
Upon hearing this, the King and Queen showed no fear, only a slight smile.
That smile held a resigned acceptance of death, yet also a hint of attachment to the world and detachment.
"Father, Mother, you…"
Seeing the King and Queen's expressions, Feng Yuxi suddenly realized that they had known all along.
Her eyes widened, filled with despair.
"How…how could this be…"