After the spiritual energy entered her Star Domain, Qiao Mu could feel the vast Star Domain vibrate slightly. A Sun-Moon Heart instantly disappeared into her Star Domain, suspended next to the Peach Blossom Star, round and smooth, emitting a faint, luminous white glow.
Qiao Mu felt her body lighten, embraced by Mo Lian. The group was well-prepared. After being ejected from the secret realm, they landed leisurely on the ground. In contrast, everyone else was still utterly bewildered, having no idea that the secret realm would instantly collapse.
Saint Child Mi Yan's expression, in particular, was a highlight. His handsome face bore a dazed look, and his eyes subconsciously blinked repeatedly. From afar, Qiao Mu thought he suddenly looked like an idiot...
Saint Child Mi Yan suddenly turned his head, giving Qiao Mu a meaningful glance. He had a strong feeling that today's events were largely connected to this stoic face! This little stoic was incredibly peculiar; there was nothing she couldn't do. Now, as he thought back, the reason the secret realm collapsed was probably because all its spiritual energy had been absorbed by the little stoic?
Despite this thought, Saint Child Mi Yan said nothing, merely stating to the crowd, "Since the secret realm has collapsed, then everyone... ahem, rest for a night, and then set off to return."
The crowd instantly transformed from bewildered confusion to outright fury! What kind of joke is this?! They had traveled so far and endured so many hardships to get here. It was no exaggeration to say they had faced numerous disasters and narrow escapes with death just to reach this Sun-Moon Secret Realm.
And what did they get? Not a single benefit! Heavens, earth! Since when did this world become so unjust, so full of malice towards all mankind?!
Madam Qiao Qiao expressionlessly glanced at the wailing crowd, then meticulously examined the items on the Sun-Moon Star with her divine sense. Well, Mo's small courtyard was filled with exotic flowers and plants, that went without saying. Furthermore, beside the courtyard, five treasure rooms had been built, which contained all of Mo's assets. The items seemed quite plentiful.
Qiao Mu thought for a moment. She decided she'd wait until they left this place before pulling out some good stuff for her companions. So as not to appear as if she was showing off in front of this miserable crowd... Poor things, all that effort for nothing. Qiao Mu shook her head empathetically, then resumed her expressionless demeanor.
Crown Prince Mo watched the little girl's rapidly shifting expressions and almost burst out laughing. This little one's inner world was incredibly rich! Naughty! He raised his hand and stroked her small head, saying softly, "Qiao Qiao, let's return to the capital."
Qiao Mu looked up at him, seeing the soft, alluring light in his eyes. Her heart softened, and she obediently nodded her small head. She had actually planned to play around a bit longer before returning... But since her husband wanted to go back to the capital, he was probably thinking about their wedding ceremony. She naturally had to fully cooperate with him.
Duan Yue glanced at them, smiling faintly. "It's been quite a long time since I left. I should head back too."
"See you at the academy then." He knew that coming out meant parting ways. Though it was frustrating, they would always reunite, wouldn't they?
Qiao Mu nodded her small head, just about to say a few more words to Duan Yue, when she suddenly heard Saint Child Mi Yan roar, "Everyone, get down!" Almost instinctively, everyone immediately crouched low.