I've been bullied and humiliated for thirteen years; when I wake up, I'll be bloodthirsty.

Chapter 603 My heart is fluttering, so fluttering!

Mingruo always thought that she could control her emotions well.

But it turns out that just a similar face was enough to shatter all his pretense.

Regret was like a tide, layer upon layer, until finally, at a certain moment, it surged forth and engulfed him.

King Yuechuan quietly looked into the longing, pain, and regret in his eyes, his voice calm yet like a sharp blade, piercing Mingruo's heart without hesitation, "Does the King resemble your mother?"

Mingruo awkwardly avoided Yuechuan King's gaze and responded softly, "Yes."

"What a coincidence," King Yuechuan seemed completely oblivious to his pain, casually stabbing him in the heart again. "Look how surprised you are, but she's no longer alive?"

Mingruo froze, unable to answer.

“Since we are all family, there’s no need for formalities. What brings you to Yuechuan?” King Yuechuan asked when he saw that the man remained silent.

Mingruo clenched her fingers tightly into her palms to barely keep herself awake and remember her purpose in coming to Yuechuan Kingdom.

“I…” Mingruo bowed respectfully before speaking slowly: “Please forgive my rudeness, King Yuechuan. I came to Yuechuan for two reasons. First, because of my background, I want to find my mother’s relatives. Second, I want to introduce someone to King Yuechuan.”

“I see,” King Yuechuan replied. “I understand. Later, I will have a banquet prepared to welcome you. Just bring the person here.”

Ming Ruo was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected things to go so smoothly. He vaguely felt that something was wrong, but at that moment his mind was a complete blank and he couldn't think straight.

He could only respectfully say, "Thank you, King Yuechuan."

"You may go back now. I still need to have a chat with this little girl." King Yuechuan raised his hand, signaling the maid to see Mingruo off.

Yin Yueling frowned as she watched Ming Ruo's departing figure. So, after all this time, this Ming Ruo was actually a descendant of the Yuechuan royal family. If he had said so earlier, wouldn't he have been able to bring Lu Yangyang and the others over?

He was actually hiding it; he really is no good!

She had to find a way to get this message to Sister Lu!

Mingruo followed the maid out of the inner room in a daze. When the sunlight fell on him, he suddenly realized that he had overlooked something. From beginning to end, King Yuechuan had never asked him about his maternal grandfather's condition regarding the matter of recognizing relatives.

His heart sank slightly, and he quickly walked towards the residence arranged for him by the palace servants.

After Mingruo left, Yuechuan waved to the king with the silver moon silk, "Little girl, come to my side."

Yin Yueling quickly walked over and squatted down in front of King Yuechuan, looking up at him curiously: "You are nothing like I imagined."

King Yuechuan asked with great interest, "What's different?"

"More beautiful, prettier, and approachable than I imagined!" Yin Yueling couldn't think of many words, but she felt from the bottom of her heart that King Yuechuan was completely different from what she had imagined.

If she wasn't mistaken, King Yuechuan was at least over sixty years old, but she didn't look like an old woman at all. She had never seen such a beautiful old woman before!

King Yuechuan lowered his eyes, looking at his reflection in the little girl's clear eyes, and sighed softly.

“But I am indeed very old. Look, even my descendants are so old.”

“Then you must be the most beautiful old man in the world!” Yin Yueling said sincerely.

King Yuechuan chuckled softly.

Then her fingers landed on Yin Yueling's cheek. Her fingertips were terribly cold, but Yin Yueling's mind was filled with thoughts of how beautiful Yin Yueling's smile was.

"You are the Holy Maiden of Miao Jiang, so do you know what you've come to Yuechuan Royal City for?" King Yuechuan asked her.

Yin Yueling nodded: "I know, it's to continue the bloodline of the Yuechuan royal family."

"Then would you?"

Yin Yueling thought for a moment and replied, "I cannot answer this question. I came to Yuechuan Kingdom to seek more powerful Gu techniques. This is my lifelong pursuit as the Holy Maiden of Miao Jiang, and I am willing to give everything for it. But continuing the bloodline sounds a bit strange. I know there have always been rumors that bloodline is the most important thing to learn Gu techniques, and that the talent of bloodline surpasses everything. But I don't think so. I am not of Yuechuan royal blood, yet I can still be very powerful. Given enough time and opportunity, I will become even more powerful. So, can bloodline determine this? What do you think, King Yuechuan?"

King Yuechuan smiled as he looked at her, but did not answer her. Instead, he gently raised his hand and moved his fingers.

A giant python covered in dark blue scales slowly emerged from behind the black throne, its tongue flicking out and landing on Yin Yueling's face, as if it could swallow her whole in the next instant.

Yin Yueling stared in shock at the giant python before her, almost drooling with excitement. In her heart, she silently apologized to Ajiao, knowing she might have to temporarily fall for her.

Seriously, this giant python in front of me is just too handsome!

With such a handsome and dashing appearance and perfect scales, he's probably about to transform into a dragon, isn't he?

My heart is fluttering, so fluttering.

King Yuechuan said gently, "It likes you very much."

Yin Yueling swallowed hard: "King Yuechuan, is this... is this the legendary Sacred Gu?"

Could it be that this is the immortality gu that everyone has been longing for?

"If you think it is, then it is. But in my heart, it is just my friend, my partner, my family, a part of my life." King Yuechuan gently stroked the giant python. The python seemed to sense his touch, turned its head and naturally coiled its head behind him, so that he could lean against it more comfortably.

"I understand, you're right!" Yin Yueling nodded excitedly. Yes, whether this was a longevity gu or not, for King Yuechuan, it was family who would accompany him throughout his life.

Just like Gillian Chung is to her, Gillian has been with her as she grew up. Gillian has never been a karmic antagonist, but rather her partner, her family, a part of her life, and the most important person in her life.

"To truly master a Gu, it's not about bloodline or mysterious techniques, but about completely accepting it. Then it can grant you the most powerful strength," King Yuechuan said softly. "Taming is the most basic Gu technique."

Yin Yueling looked at King Yuechuan in shock. She had thought that King Yuechuan believed blood ties were more important than anything, just as they had guessed. She never expected him to be so understanding and patient in teaching her.

Yin Yueling could barely contain her admiration; her eyes lit up.

King Yuechuan looked at her gently: "From now on, you will stay by my side!"

"Really?" Yin Yueling was so excited she almost jumped up, but then she noticed that King Yuechuan looked a little tired, and couldn't help but ask with concern, "Are you feeling unwell?"

King Yuechuan gently pressed his temples: "I have a bit of a headache, it's an old problem, nothing serious."

“I know a doctor who is extremely skilled. Why don’t we have her take a look at you?” Yin Yueling thought to herself, “This is my chance!”