Follow the path of Dao from infancy Chapter 1661 Chapter 421: Afterlife Houtu, Primordial True Realm (Double-length)_2

Could it be that he... can no longer endure?

A sudden, indescribable panic seized Su Muqing.

Noticing her distraction, Su Wanxue’s eyes held a hint of pity. She remarked, "Mu Qing, don't overthink things. Isn't his departure precisely what you desired? With his entanglement gone, you can now be with Lin Zhexuan, and no one will obstruct your engagement."

In times past, such words would have filled Su Muqing with delight and wholehearted agreement. Yet, at this moment, a heavy hammer seemed to pound against her chest, her face paling slightly.

Disbelief and a touch of anger flared in her eyes.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

"How could he willingly leave? It's merely a few more years of waiting, but I, I..."

Her words abruptly caught in her throat, unable to escape.

She had clearly intended to let matters proceed if he insisted on marrying her after his retreat concluded.

However... why couldn't he wait?

She had endured a wait of over a decade, so why could he not wait a little longer?

He was prepared to face death, standing up for her even against Demons!

He defied the Seventh Realm, battling top-tier demonic prodigies, disregarding life and death for her sake!

Why, then, would he leave after merely a few more years of waiting?

Her fists clenched tightly, fingers taut, knuckles turning faintly white.

"I must seek clarification from my father!"

Suddenly, she moved to exit the hall.

Su Wanqing remained motionless, making no effort to stop her.

However, Su Wanxue swiftly attempted to restrain her, her expression complex, stating, "Don't go, it's futile."

She wished to shield Su Muqing from the painful truth that would wound her sister.

"No!"

Su Muqing abruptly unleashed her immortal power, effortlessly breaking free from Su Wanxue's grasp. She cast a determined glance at her and rushed out of the hall without a backward look:

"Regardless of his destination, I need to understand the reason; I demand an explanation!"

As she spoke, her figure vanished instantly, propelled by a movement technique beyond imagination.

Su Wanqing remained silent but also stepped out of the hall, disappearing in a flash.

Su Wanxue immediately realized Su Wanqing had followed, a bitter smile forming in her heart. What was the purpose of all this—he had been with the Su Family for less than twenty years but had left an indelible mark.

Judging by the circumstances, Su Muqing was clearly no longer the same Su Muqing she once was.

She sighed inwardly, yet her gaze lingered on the youthful, graceful presence, remaining complex and silent.

In a blink, the three sisters arrived at the Light Emperor Hall, one after another.

"Father!"

Su Muqing barged directly into the hall without awaiting an announcement.

Guards followed her in, hastily kneeling before Chief Su Zhenyuan above, pleading for forgiveness.

Su Zhenyuan waved the guards away. Seeing Su Muqing below with an agitated expression, his brow furrowed slightly.

"Where is Haotian? Where did he go? Why did he have to leave?!"

Su Muqing questioned loudly.

"Muqing."

Beside her, Su Qingmei gently frowned, softly reprimanding Su Muqing for her impudence.

Following closely, Su Wanqing and Su Wanxue entered the hall. One lowered her head in silence like a spectral shadow, while Su Wanxue demurely bowed to Su Zhenyuan above, respectfully greeting her father.

Su Zhenyuan's face was stern as he spoke, "Haotian has personal affairs. He merely returned to his rightful place—he was never truly a part of our Northern Domain!"

"I know he isn't from the Northern Domain, but I just want to know why he had to leave!"

Su Muqing stated through gritted teeth.

Su Zhenyuan glanced at Su Wanqing and Su Wanxue, noticing Su Wanxue subtly shaking her head.

He immediately understood they hadn't told Su Muqing the truth. However, with so many witnesses to the incident, containing it was impossible; it would be revealed sooner or later.

Calmly, he said, "Haotian came to the Northern Domain seeking someone. Now that he has found them, he naturally must depart."

He paused, looked at Su Muqing, and continued, "His departure aligns with your desires; when the demons cultivated together, disregard what I said—that pledge is voided. You and Lin Zhexuan need not worry; your engagement will proceed on schedule, ideally before your entry into the Primordial True Realm. If you conceive an heir before then, so much the better..."

"Who did he find?!"

Su Muqing suddenly interrupted loudly, her voice tinged with agitation, "Didn't he come to the Northern Domain to find me?"

Su Zhenyuan froze, observing his daughter's loss of composure, suddenly realizing something. He questioned skeptically:

"Could it be you harbor feelings for that boy?"

Confronted by her father's probing, Su Muqing's expression shifted slightly, though she felt no embarrassment. She only retorted through clenched teeth, "That's an entirely separate matter!"

Su Zhenyuan eyed her for a moment, then advised, "If you harbor such feelings, I suggest shelving them now while the brakes are still within reach. Lin Zhexuan was born in the Northern Domain, grew up beside you, and makes a suitable match."

Though his heart favored Li Hao, Li Hao could never become his son-in-law. Setting Li Hao aside, Lin Zhexuan was the natural choice as the best option.

Su Muqing countered, "I said these are two separate matters! Who did he come to the Northern Domain for? Hasn't he always been with the Su Family?"

Su Zhenyuan sighed softly and said, "See for yourself; you will understand after watching."

Rather than prolonging the issue, he raised his hand, brushing it through the air, causing waves to unfurl like a painting.

What had transpired at the Immortal Courtyard earlier was now reflected, revealed again.

From that surge of immortal power within the hall, Shi Miao emerged to meet Li Hao, the two embracing...

Within the hall, silence reigned, broken only by the intense yet restrained dialogue shared between Li Hao and Shi Miao upon their reunion.

Su Muqing looked up, her pupils gently contracting.

But seeing the two embracing, witnessing that familiar and sincere gaze from the youth, her face turned as pale as paper, drained of all color.