Getting Closer

Ruan Xin quickly went back after finishing her work. On the way back, she had some subordinates search for items that can nourish one's body and strictly told them that the items must not have any relation to the fire element.

She saw Mu Yue on the bed seemingly struggling while Hong Meili on her side constantly sends her some spiritual energy to calm her down. Ruan Xin approached them and made a small cut to her finger. She then placed her finger to Mu Yue's lips and had her drink a drop of her blood.

Mu Yue has received so much spiritual energy from that drop of blood. However, she fainted some time after.

Hong Meili stopped sending spiritual energy to Mu Yue and asked, "Would there be any problem for the two of you?"

"None. I made sure to only give her the bare minimum, just enough to help her endure."

"You panicked didn't you?"

Ruan Xin nodded. The items she had her subordinates gather have yet to be given to her so she did the best thing she can at the moment.

"With what you did, she should be fine when she wakes up. Her body is still adjusting which caused the pain, making her faint is a good move."

A few hours later, Mu Yue woke up feeling exhausted. She sat down and observed her hands, no signs of frost covering them.

Ruan Xin handed a tray containing multiple spiritual fruits and a bowl with a dish made of spiritual herbs for Mu Yue to eat.

"You are just like your father." Ruan Xin commented. She added, "Always having difficulties breaking through, covering his surroundings with ice. So don't worry about what you are experiencing, it is normal."

"Is there something similar to the two of us which is the reason why we experience this?" Mu Yue asked.

"The two of you have something inside you that lets you control ice better. Have your 'talent' which is your spiritual root, been measured by another cultivator?"

"Yes, it came out as blue."

"You are not human despite your father being one. Our talent lies on our bloodline so the blue spiritual root seen by that cultivator should be the seed I had you absorb when you were a baby."

"Seed?"

"Your father handed me two of them as he ate the third one. Because of this, he became known as the Ice Emperor, a title given by humans to the strongest human ice user."

"What was father like?"

"Hmm... he is one of the strongest humans I know, nearly on par with the Human Emperor. He can be trusted and hate schemes. He once said that he was grateful that even though I'm part of a royal family, he won't have to deal with drama."

"Do you love him?"

"Of course! Anyway, I hope that the girl called Xiao Yan truly loves you. I would like her to come with you next time you go here."

"We love each other so you don't have to worry about that m-mom."

Ruan Xin smiled when she heard this. At least it seems like Mu Yue is closer to her now. However, she froze when she heard her next words.

"Who fell in love first? Mom or father?"

"Why do you want to know that?"

"I'm curious."

"Mmm, it's your fathe-"

"Xin Xin, don't lie to a child."

Hong Meilin entered just at the right time that it seems she has been waiting for it.

"Mu Yue, since the two of you are close now, then there should be no problems telling you some of your mom's past."

"Hong Meilin..." Ruan Xin called out in an attempt to stop her.

"Call me Big Sister."

"Big Sister..."

"Ah, I'm so glad that you came here, Mu Yue. Your mom hasn't been this soft for ages. If your father was here, I would have beaten him to a pulp for infecting Xin Xin with his coldness."

"Will you win against father, uhh... aunt?"

"Call me Big Sister too!"

"But doesn't my mom call you that?"

"Yes! But being called aunt makes me feel old. So call me Big Sister! As for your question earlier, hehe, he won't dare to fight me."