Chapter 221 - Seeds Of Doubt
Li Moyun naturally felt her sadness. He had a momentary impulse of forsaking his plans for the future, just to avoid seeing her being sad, but he quickly dispelled this idea.
He knew that Bai Rouyun felt reluctant, but he also understood her personality. She would not blame him for leaving like this; she would slowly accumulate her own strength, and then appear by his side later.
His best solution would be to become a shining star in the Wushi Continent, someone that would attract attention anywhere he went so that when she ascended to that continent, she would be able to locate him right away.
Neither Bai Rouyun nor Li Moyun spoke. They looked deeply into the other's eyes and understood the reluctance and forbearance that they felt. Although they were not willing, both of them were rational people, and they understood that this was an important separation for them.
After some time, Bai Rouyun sighed and took a step forward, after which she wrapped her arms around Li Moyun's strong waist. She pressed her head against his firm shoulder and felt the warmth that radiated from his body.
"When you arrive at the Wushi Continent, please take care of yourself. I understand your reasons for going, but remember, the most important thing is to stay alive. I understand that it is impossible to avoid injury, but try to limit it as much as possible. Also, don't take any risks that might end up costing you your life. You are no longer alone; you are also my husband."
Li Moyun felt his heart grow warm at her words, and he softly nodded his head as he planted a kiss on the top of her head.
"I will make sure to take care," he promised, as a smile finally crept up on his lips. The restlessness and fear that had taken root in his heart finally seemed to settle, and he could finally relax.
While he finally felt rather regretful for having to leave his little wife behind, he was now relieved that she wanted to find him as soon as possible.
The two intimately hugged one another for a long time. There were no words needed; all they wanted was to feel the other's beating heart.
It was not before they felt as if their hearts had been completely full that they slowly released their hold on one another.
Li Moyun took a token out of his storage treasure and handed it over to Bai Rouyun. It was a small hexagon-shaped token made from black jade. In the middle of the token was the character for Yun engraved, with a beautiful cloud surrounding it.
"This is the command token that belongs to the Eternal Shadow Palace. It represents my might, and the one who holds this token has supreme power over the entire faction. Everyone who enters the Eternal Shadow Palace has sworn an oath, so they will never betray you.
"I am giving you this token. While they might disapprove of you in their hearts due to your lower strength, they will never harm you, as long as this token is on your body.
"I am going to talk with Elder Sun and the Four Protectors later, and I will also speak with Mo Chu. The Four Protectors are going to become the shopkeepers of the palace. They will manage it, and only if something that they cannot agree upon, or if something important happens, will they come to you for advice.
"Mo Chu will not return to the Eternal Shadow Palace, but will remain by your side. He should be very useful for you, and you have already acknowledged him as a brother, so making him run some errands for you should not matter.
"Wen Sihan will come to Canglan City from time to time as well. When I am not around, he will not be able to move as freely as before. He is currently the only alchemist who can make those ancient pills, so losing him will be a great setback for the Eternal Shadow Palace."
Li Moyun had thought many things through before he had gone back. He had no problems dealing with the Eternal Shadow Palace, nor did he have any issues controlling his subordinates. The only thing which had caused his heart to grow frantic was the fear of her reaction.
"Do you plan on visiting your parents before going?" Bai Rouyun felt that the question was somewhat redundant, but she still asked.
It was obvious that Li Moyun had a horrible relationship with his parents. She had only met his father, but she could not bring herself to like him. Li Moyun's mother was a concubine who had used him as a tool to secure a stable position in the harem.
"I do need to go back." Li Moyun's eyes flashed with coldness. "I need to meet my mother again; there are some things which have confused me for a long time."
Bai Rouyun's eyes displayed the confusion she felt as she cocked her head to the side and looked at him.
"You know that your current body is likely not a child of the Bai family within the Richu Empire, and it made me think about it for a long time.
"I did not think that there would be such a coincidence, but many things began to plant the seeds of doubt within me.
"My mother was disfavored in the palace. The Emperor rarely visited her, and the one time he did, when he had just taken her home, it was merely the same as completing a chore.
"The reason my mother was sent to the palace was due to her family's influence.
"How did she manage to get pregnant that quickly? After she got pregnant, she made no appearance in front of anyone. She never showed her face to anyone else, other than her closest maid.
"When I was born, she had no love towards me, and I got thrown to a nanny, which later got fired, and I had to fend for myself. Which biological parent would ever be so uncaring towards their own child?"
Li Moyun's brows were furrowed. He was not sad upon recounting his past, but merely extremely confused due to the many doubtful thoughts that had recently appeared in his mind.