The Aloof Lord's Mysterious Wife-Chapter 531: Shaking Hands and Becoming a Family

Qi Hong was left speechless. All the resentment he had harbored suddenly dissipated.

Indeed, A’Yuan was a good child, yet Qi Hong had been doing everything A’Yuan hated. To ensure his own survival, he had even planted the Heart-Uniting Enchanting Bug in him. It was only natural that A’Yuan refused to return with him to Qi Nation.

The spy leader, lacking awareness, stared at Nanli and said, "It’s not your place to scold His Majesty!"

Nanli chuckled. "Right, your Emperor is mighty and powerful. He doesn’t need to stay at our Duke’s residence, does he? You’d better pack up and find somewhere else to stay."

Qi Hong panicked. He couldn’t just stay if he wanted to. Controlling his dark mist, he slapped the spy leader and then took a deep breath, cupping his hands toward Nanli. "My subordinate is ignorant; please don’t hold it against him, Ninth Princess."

Nanli stared at him. Qi Hong had always been ruthless and arrogant, but now he was bowing and apologizing to her, all because he wanted to stay close to his fifth brother. His plan was clear.

"I just discussed it with my father and fifth brother. Once he removes the Heart-Uniting Enchanting Bug, you’ll immediately return to Qi Nation to prevent anyone from finding out about your relationship with him," Nanli said.

Qi Hong stood in the shadows, feeling as if he was being swallowed by a dark vortex. After years of searching for his brother, he thought they could finally reunite, but in the end, they would still be separated.

For a moment, a murderous intent arose within him. But before he could voice any threats, Nanli continued, "However, my fifth brother feels that, since you are still brothers by blood, he might not have time to visit Qi Nation, but you can visit Mu Nation once a year to see him."

The murderous intent in Qi Hong’s heart quickly vanished. He blinked, incredulous. "Really? Is that truly A’Yuan’s wish?"

"Yes," Nanli confirmed with a nod.

Qi Hong immediately felt his world brighten, and even Nanli seemed much more agreeable. Brothers by blood... A’Yuan acknowledged their bond!

"Sixth sister, staying for half a year each visit shouldn’t be a problem, right?" Qi Hong asked eagerly.

Nanli rolled her eyes. "We haven’t forgotten all the harm you’ve done to Mu Nation and the Chu family. I can’t accept being called ’sixth sister’ by you. One month per year is the best we can offer."

Qi Hong was silent for a moment. The Chu family was making concessions because of A’Yuan. He was also willing to compromise for A’Yuan.

He laughed. "You and your husband have calculated things well. You know that as long as I can see A’Yuan, I’ll suppress my urge to kill and won’t attack Mu Nation."

Nanli nodded slightly, acknowledging his remark. "Emperor Qi, you should be thankful that Qi Nation is still under your control and that you have a blood bond with my fifth brother. Otherwise, my husband and I wouldn’t allow you to return to Qi Nation."

Avoiding war was their top priority. A conflict would bring misery to the people, fill the land with vengeful spirits, and disrupt their path of cultivation.

"What other conditions do you have?" Qi Hong asked, unfazed.

"One more: you are not to use your dark arts anymore," Nanli said. "If you agree, I will seal your dark arts within you using a talisman."

Qi Hong agreed immediately, much to Nanli’s surprise. "Fine, if you can seal it, I won’t have to keep killing to sustain my cultivation."

A’Yuan hated seeing him kill people.

Nanli was taken aback by how easily Qi Hong agreed. So, she offered him some advice: "Emperor Qi, your face shows a short lifespan, but nothing is set in stone. If you treat your people well and atone for your sins, living a few more years shouldn’t be a problem."

Qi Hong looked at her, a mischievous smile tugging at his lips, filled with both charm and resignation. "Yes, I should focus on doing good deeds. That way, I can spend a few more years with A’Yuan." He adjusted his sleeve, feeling a bit dazed. "I used to hate you, thinking you were a huge obstacle in my way, wishing you’d drop dead. But now, here we are, shaking hands and becoming family."

Nanli didn’t bother to correct his claim of being family anymore. She replied curtly, "In a couple of days, I’ll draw the talisman and set up the array to seal your dark arts. Be prepared."

With that, she left without lingering.

Qi Hong stood there, letting out a soft sigh. Meanwhile, the spy leader, with his face swollen from the slap, showed no fear as he spoke up. "Your Majesty, how could you seal the dark arts you’ve worked so hard to cultivate!"

Qi Hong turned, glaring at him. "Who gave you the courage to question my decision?"

"I’m only speaking out of loyalty!" The spy leader knelt, pleading. "Your Majesty, you used this power to suppress the Qi Nation’s royal family and seize the throne. If they find out you’ve lost this power, how will they continue to obey you? Is all this really worth it, just for a Chu Yan who doesn’t even acknowledge you?"

Without a moment’s hesitation, Qi Hong responded, "It’s worth it! A’Yuan does acknowledge me."

"He’s not sincere. He has ulterior motives!" the spy leader growled.

The spy leader’s brothers had all died saving the Chu family. His Majesty had also helped stabilize Mu Nation’s court and made great contributions to the Chu family. Yet the Chu family continued to demand more and more, using His Majesty rather than treating him as one of their own!

Qi Hong’s expression darkened, and the dark mist once again wrapped around the spy leader’s throat.

"It doesn’t matter if A’Yuan isn’t sincere. He’s my brother by blood, and I’m willing to do anything for him!"

Qi Hong had cultivated dark arts to unite the world and find A’Yuan sooner. Now that he had found him, there was no need to continue with these dark arts.

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The spy leader stared at Qi Hong in shock. Despite barely being able to breathe, he still managed to mutter, "What kind of spell... did he cast on you..."

Qi Hong, angered by the insult to A’Yuan, was tempted to kill the man. But A’Yuan didn’t like it when he killed people...

Suppressing his killing intent, Qi Hong released the dark mist.

"Don’t let me hear you speak ill of A’Yuan again. Next time, I will kill you."

He stormed out. However, upon returning to his room, Qi Hong sensed an unusual presence. His wrist flicked, and dark mist flew toward a figure behind the curtain.

But before it reached the figure, the mist was blocked. The silhouette was slender and graceful--a woman.

She stood behind the curtain, concealing her face, but Qi Hong could feel her immense pressure, similar to the person who had once given him the Void Mirror.

His expression darkened. "Someone from the Immortal World?"

Yan Luo laughed softly, her voice like the chime of bells. "Since you’ve already guessed, there’s no need for me to introduce myself."