Even without cheats, we must survive the apocalypse

This makes me seem a little insecure and lacking in tolerance.

But Lu Mu didn't seem to care about this at all. Instead, he thought she was flirting with him.

"Yeah, you're not angry, so why don't you just not kick me next time?"

Lu Mu's words can sometimes be secretly poisonous.

Huang Yanyao: "..."

"Young Master, His Majesty the Ninth Prince."

Lu Renyou walked out of the space turbulence, and he still saluted the younger generation. Huang Yanyao quickly avoided him and waved her hand: "Elder Lu, please don't be so polite, I can't bear it."

She had heard of this clan elder.

Or rather, I have heard Emperor Xianhuang mention it before.

He was promoted many times by the clan leader Lu Yuan and was the most valued person in the clan. Lu Renyou's name was not actually well-known. He was more like a sharp blade hidden in the dark shadow of the Lu clan, but the relationship between the Xianhuang Dynasty and the Lu clan was pretty good, and the Xianhuang Emperor knew of Lu Renyou's existence.

Huang Yanyao felt that she could not bear such courtesy.

"That's fine. The future female emperor, who carries the power of the ancient Taotie spirit, is worthy of my respect."

Lu Renyou was neither humble nor arrogant, and had a modest attitude. He did not speak like a powerful person in a high position, but rather like an old man who repeatedly praised the younger generation, even though he looked like a middle-aged man and looked very strong.

but……

A gifted future female emperor?

Huang Yanyao was stunned for a moment, then smiled calmly, neither embarrassed nor shy, "Elder Lu, you are too kind."

"But I will be hiding for a while. Unless you encounter an irresistible threat, I will not take action again."

Lu Renyou looked up at the sky and sighed softly, as if there was a pair of giant eyes searching everywhere, and he didn't know when they would stare at him. Huang Yanyao and Lu Mu also looked up at the sky one after another. They could not feel anything, but there must be a reason why Lu Renyou said so.

"Discovered?"

Lu Mu raised his eyebrows.

“After all, the method of sealing off space cannot be truly mastered without entering the Xuanhai Realm, and the strongest of the Immortal Phoenix Dynasty may have already sensed it.”

"I'd better not make any move next time, otherwise the strongest of the imperial dynasty will find me, and naturally they will find you, young master."

Lu Renyou knew that his young master was acting in secret and did not want to reveal his whereabouts, otherwise he would not have to wear a stern mask when he was outside all day. The clan leader assigned him to be Lu Mu's protector, and others might not know about it, but an elder of the Lu clan appeared in the southern border of the imperial dynasty for no reason, and it was hard to guarantee that some people would not be quick-witted and think too much.

Especially for the shrewd Emperor Xianhuang, it is almost impossible to hide it from him.

"Okay, if that's the case, Elder Renyou should be careful and make sure no one discovers your whereabouts."

Lu Mu thought about it, but there was no good solution.

Although with Lu Renyou's help, everything is very convenient, but Huang Yanyao may not be willing to rely too much on his strength. Lu Mu does not have so many thoughts. Since he is the young master of a big family and his identity cannot be exposed, he must make good use of the help.

"In that case, I will take my leave."

Lu Renyou bowed and said goodbye, his figure disappearing like smoke and water.

The soul-sealing barrier has been removed, and it is even still early, so the hustle and bustle outside has re-entered this secluded street.

"Leave him here?"

Huang Yanyao looked at "Hong Jing" who was silent and motionless like a stone sculpture. There was no doubt that this guy was no longer a living person, but the vitality injected into him by Lu Mu kept his soul alive, but also made him under Lu Mu's control. Although he looked a little dull, it was impossible to tell that "Hong Jing" was actually dead.

Good enough to be mistaken for the real thing.

At least those guards who were hired by King Nanling at a huge price to protect this only child were only doing the job for the money and would not go into the details of what happened to "Hong Jing".

"Keep it, let's go back, but what are you going to do with the great elder Yu Yuan?"

"Him? No need to worry about it. Anyway, once the news of Hong Jing's death spreads, that old guy will have no more to do. Let's see how the Yushan clan leader will deal with him."

Lu Mu gave some orders to "Hong Jing" with his mind, and then left with Huang Yanyao.

The two had only walked for half a minute when five figures fell from the front and back. They surrounded them and saw that "Hong Jing" seemed to be walking aimlessly into the bustling market. They all breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

"This is a really hard job."

"This son of King Nanling is not like his father at all. He is so cynical. But I suddenly lost his aura just now, and I am really confused."

"It doesn't matter, as long as he's alive."

……

Night falls.

The moonlight shone through the window lattice onto the bed and filled the entire room.

Huang Yanyao sat on the soft couch, her beautiful face reflected in the bronze mirror beside her, her red lips slightly raised, her faint smile stained by the light of the candle.

She changed into a black and gold palace dress covered with tulle, which showed off her sizable figure.

Lu Mu sat at the table beside the bed, fiddling with the incense and wine jug on the table.

"Pour me another glass."

She handed the jade cup over, and Lu Mu took it, poured the wine, and handed it to her again, doing it very skillfully.

It was as if he himself had begun to enjoy the process of being a personal bodyguard.

Chapter 63: Determination

"The moon is beautiful tonight."

Huang Yanyao looked out the window.

Lu Mu followed her gaze and said, "Yeah, very beautiful."

Huang Yanyao smiled slightly, raised the glass, took a sip of wine, and put it down.

"Don't you want to drink?" She turned to look at him.

"do not like."

Huang Yanyao burst into laughter, then she lowered her head and remained silent for a moment. Then, she got off the bed and sat opposite Lu Mu.

"So, how about having a drink with your master? I think you are still my personal guard now?"

She picked up the wine jug again and filled the jade cup in front of him. Lu Mu did not refuse this time. He stared at the small cleavage on Huang Yanyao's chest and her slightly full skirt, picked up the jade cup, and drank it all together with her movements.

The wine slid down my throat, burning hot.

Huang Yanyao saw that he was now much more cheerful and in a good mood, so she also drank the wine in her hand.

She narrowed her eyes and looked at Lu Mu, and Lu Mu also stared at her straight, but he looked more, more exposedly, and less restrained. Although Huang Yanyao's palace skirt was a little thin, it was also very decent. The neckline embroidered with a phoenix tail pattern slightly covered her collarbone. The more he looked, the deeper his eyes became.

His eyes seemed to radiate a brilliant light, but if you looked deeper, they were as deep as ink, as if not even light could penetrate them. His gaze at her was like an abyss that could suck her in.

Huang Yanyao suddenly reached out to hold his gaze, her cheeks flushed, and she glared at him coquettishly: "What are you looking at?"

"You're dressed nicely, can't I appreciate that?"

"I can't show you too much, lest you start to have wild thoughts."

Huang Yanyao immediately pulled the brocade gauze shoulder strap around her neck towards her chest, with the tassels hanging down to cover the not-so-deep cleavage.

There was a dark light in Lu Mu's eyes, and a smile on his lips, "I don't mind, but if you want me to have wild thoughts..."

He leaned close to her ear and said, "You can wear less."

The candlelight slightly obscured the warmth on Huang Yanyao's cheeks, and a cold light flashed in her eyes, "Be careful or I'll spill the wine on your face."

"It's not right for the Ninth Princess to do this. How can you be so rude when you are so noble?"

Huang Yanyao laughed when she heard his teasing, "I became a princess only a year ago. Before that, I was just an unknown casual cultivator in the Northeast Region, following Sister Yunxi around."

"You said, is it okay for me to be rude?"

"of course can."

"Then you dare to call me rude?"

"I dare not." Lu Mu's tone was indifferent, but there was a smile in his eyes.

"You are quite good at taking advantage of others." Huang Yanyao said with a groan, "Forget it, I will be merciful and let you go this time."

This night made everyone feel much better, especially her. She had killed her enemy's son during the day. Although she was now waiting for Yushan to come, she was also happy to drink some wine and appreciate the moon.

Of course, Lu Mu actually entered her room without permission. After coming back from outside, he took the initiative to follow Huang Yanyao into the room. If it weren't for the maid helping her change clothes and a screen to cover her, she would definitely kick Lu Mu out.

Huang Yanyao could see that Lu Mu's politeness seemed to be gradually eroding, but she accepted Lu Mu's uninvited visit...without resistance.

The atmosphere between the two seemed to be slowly blending together.

Then, there was a knock on the door.

"Your Highness, Chief Yushan is here to visit."

"Enter."

Huang Yanyao put down the porcelain cup and leaned back lazily. Lu Mu put on the mask again, the door opened, and Yu Shan walked in. The room was not dim, the walls were hung with crystal lamps and candles, and the bright moonlight came in from the window, blending with the lights, giving off a hazy texture.

"Meet His Highness Ninth Prince."

Yushan saluted Huang Yanyao, but his eyes were on the personal guard sitting next to Huang Yanyao. He seemed to blend with the silence. He didn't drink, but held a wine glass. His eyes had never left him since he entered the door.

Huang Yanyao raised her eyes and glanced at Yushan, with a hint of fierceness between her brows. She raised her hand, pointed to the empty seat beside the table, and said slowly: "It's getting late. The clan leader is here to visit. Let's have a drink first."

In response to her invitation, Lu Mu took an empty wine glass, filled it up, and placed it on the empty seat.

Yushan came with a request, and he will drink this wine.

He came over, sat down, picked up the cup and drank it all.

It is not easy to make up one's mind, especially since his decision may cause the Quetzalcoatl tribe to suffer the pain of losing an arm, which will last for a very long time. During this period, the tribe will inevitably be weaker than before. Can Huang Yanyao's protection allow them to survive the cruel laws of the desert?

Yushan has no choice.

He wanted the Quetzalcoatl tribe to leave the Wuyan Desert, and the best candidate to join them was Huang Yanyao.

The price she offered was something the Quetzalcoatl tribe would never be able to afford even in their next life, so Yushan decided to seize this opportunity, even if the price was the lives of some people in the tribe.

"I have decided that my entire clan will pledge allegiance to you."

Putting down the wine glass, Yushan said.

"What about those who object?"

Huang Yanyao's eyes flickered, and she asked casually.

She was not asking about those elders who were like fence-sitters. Those guys were just sitting there doing nothing and changing their attitude according to the situation. They were not a big deal. The only problem was the chief elder Yu Yuan who was in a high position and had great power but chose to go against her.

He is just a grand elder, which is not a problem for Huang Yanyao. If she gets angry, she can just kill him.

But if she killed him, it would cause hidden dangers of chaos within the Quetzalcoatl tribe. She killed their chief elder and expected them to follow her wholeheartedly to build her own empire... Huang Yanyao was not that naive.

At that time, the Quetzalcoatl tribe had no choice but to be abandoned.

But Huang Yanyao would not easily forget the kindness of helping in her time of need. No matter what purpose Yushan had in providing her with a salary, he still helped her in the end, so she still had to give Yushan a chance to make a choice.

"Whoever opposes is not a member of our clan."

"Death is the end."

Yushan didn't hesitate too much. He picked up the wine jug and poured himself some wine. As the wine took a sip, the burning taste washed away the pressure in his heart.

"……very good."

Huang Yanyao stood up and slowly walked to the window. She raised her hand and brushed the blooming nightshade on the window with her slender jade fingers. "Don't worry, follow me and don't have two hearts. I will never treat you unfairly."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

"There's something I want to tell you."

She turned around, her eyes dark, "After Yu Yuan returned this morning, he had a secret talk with Nanling Prince Hong Jing. I don't know the specific content, but... such an ambitious person must have something big to plan."

Yushan's face suddenly darkened. With a snap, the white porcelain wine glass shattered into powder. "What a cunning fellow!"

Huang Yanyao raised the corner of her lips, "It's not necessarily that he wants to work for King Nanling, but he definitely doesn't want to work for me, so I don't want to keep him."

"…Please have a good rest, Your Highness."

Yushan stood up, bowed, and left with heavy and decisive steps.

Just by looking at the back, Lu Mu could feel the uncontrollable murderous intent.