Adopting A Stray Cat Chapter 1140: Snow Hibiscus Flower

Chapter 1140: Chapter 1140: Snow Hibiscus Flower

If Ye You had killed i Ji, Li Li could have remained by Jiu Ge’s side as his most loyal and devoted servant, and their relationship would not have changed. Their lives would have continued peacefully as they were, which would have been fine.

But now, with Ye You’s side making concessions, Li Li knew she could only rely on herself.

So, she used the poisoned needle she picked up from Qin Sisi to kill i Ji. Before this, she had already prepared herself to die as penance.

He had saved her life, while she repaid him with vengeance for her murdered mother. What face did she have left to remain by his side?

If she could never see him again in this lifeti, what aning was there in living?

She might as well end it all and reunite with her father and mother in the underworld.

Li Li spoke briefly, but everyone understood her. Her father and mother had both been killed by i Ji, and she had stayed inside the Chief Mansion for years, constantly scheming for revenge.

Jiu Ge’s face turned pale, and he asked in a low voice, "You said you stayed here to avenge your parents. Does that an your loyalty to

all these years has been false?"

Li Li’s eyes turned red, and instead of answering, she retorted, "What do you think?"

That unspoken love, those words never uttered—she couldn’t believe he hadn’t understood even a little.

"Ah..." Jiu Ge raised his head and howled to the sky as light snowflakes began to descend—one, then another—as if mourning the end of an era.

White petals began to bloom in Jiu Ge’s hair, one by one...

His long, jet-black hair swiftly transford into a sheet of snow-white, spilling sorrowfully over his crimson robe like snow, like blood.

In a mont, an eternity passed. Black hair turned white, youthful dreams faded, and the world changed beyond recognition.

"Young master!" Li Li cried out in anguish, tears streaming down her face.

Even Qin Sisi and Ye You were visibly shaken. How deep must his grief be to turn his hair white in an instant?

Jiu Ge bent down and lifted i Ji’s corpse. She had committed many sins—that was undeniable; but she was his mother—and that was equally undeniable.

"Li Li, I command you: you will not die. Every year on my birthday, you must bring

a snow qiong flower," Jiu Ge said slowly.

Li Li sobbed uncontrollably. She knew Jiu Ge had forgiven her and would not hate her anymore.

But how could she forgive herself?

Many years ago, during one winter, a teenage Jiu Ge had a sudden whim and decided to seek out the snow qiong flower.

Snow qiong flowers grew in high-altitude, icy regions, only found at the summit of Beixuan Mountain, the highest peak in Midair City.

Li Li risked her life accompanying him, following Jiu Ge as they climbed through snowy landscapes for several days and nights. Eventually, they reached the mountainside of Beixuan Mountain, where they saw a blooming snow qiong flower.

The snow qiong flower stood gracefully amidst the drifting snowflakes, its blossoms pure and pristine, as if fallen snowflakes had settled onto its branches.

The world was vast and silent. Only two young, reckless children stood there, their hearts filled with joy as they gazed at the snow qiong flower.

Jiu Ge’s joy stemd from the snow qiong flower, while Li Li’s joy stemd from Jiu Ge’s happiness.

Li Li, having faced hardships and matured early, had long harbored unwavering, eternal feelings for Jiu Ge.

To her, in the desolate world, only the two of them existed—united, supporting each other, never abandoning one another. This arduous journey of climbing Beixuan Mountain was the happiest Chapter in her mories of Jiu Ge.

For Jiu Ge, this mory was deeply etched in his mind, a thrilling and novel adventure.

He was not the lofty heir of the Changkong family, nor the promising prodigy of the Heavenly Magic God’s Castle. He was simply an ordinary child chasing after dreams.

He and Li Li were master and servant, but also companions and friends.

Jiu Ge’s expression hardened with determination as he carried i Ji’s corpse away into the distance.

"Jiu Ge..." Qin Sisi couldn’t help but call out softly to him.

Jiu Ge stopped in his tracks, hesitated for a long ti, and finally turned to face Qin Sisi. He gazed into her eyes and said solemnly, "Qin Sisi, et

at Soul-breaking Cliff one month from now. You must co alone. If you don’t, I will bring destruction to Midair City in one night."

"Jiu Ge!" Ye You interrupted him harshly.

Jiu Ge’s expression remained unchanged as he shifted his gaze to Ye You and mocked, "Your Highness the Prince, you should know very well that when it cos to matters between n and won, I never force anyone."

With that, before anyone could say anything further, he departed like the wind.

A few days later, this rebellion that ended an era gradually subsided. The tyrant i Ji had perished, her reign extinguished. The people rejoiced with laughter and applause, relieved they no longer had to fear their sons and daughters being abducted.

However, the Chief Mansion suffered imnse damage. Many buildings were burned, and its treasures looted.

Ye You publicly revealed his identity as the Prince. Even though the Demon Sacred Realm was now turbulent and chaotic, the Jiuxi Royal Family remained the longstanding rulers of this land, and Ye You’s identity still held significant influence.

Ah Xia’s identity was formally disclosed as well. Many elders of the Changkong family rembered Gong Zhuo, and with his testimony, coupled with witnesses observing that the Blood Eagles would not harm Ah Xia, her identity was naturally accepted.

Ye You seized the opportunity to appoint Ah Xia as the interim Clan Leader of the Changkong family, tasked with managing all matters within the Chief Mansion.

After taking care of i Ji’s funeral, Jiu Ge confined himself in his room and refused to deal with anything, thus solidifying Ah Xia’s position.

Though inexperienced, Ah Xia, with the support of Gong Zhuo and the Haixin Comrce Association, quickly restored order to the Chief Mansion. She reinstated Gong Zhuo as the grand elderly and appointed new guards to maintain order. Gradually, the Chief Mansion began to recover its peace.

So guards who had served during i Ji’s reign were fortunate to survive the battles. Yet, having been exposed to i Ji’s ’Body of a Pearl Woman,’ they were dood—soon, their bodies would rupture and perish.

Terrified, these n knelt before Ah Xia’s door, begging for rcy and promising absolute loyalty if they could continue living.

Ah Xia was deeply moved and sought guidance from Gong Zhuo.

Initially, Gong Zhuo didn’t want to concern himself with these n. But considering Ah Xia’s position as a newcor who needed to balance kindness with authority, he disclosed the thod to break free from the addiction caused by the ’Body of a Pearl Woman.’

The ’Body of a Pearl Woman’s’ influence relied on magical power. i Ji’s magic infiltrated the magical sources of others through intercourse, enhancing their magic while partially controlling their magical sources.

To completely break free from the addiction and control of the ’Body of a Pearl Woman,’ there was only one solution: destroy their own magical sources.

The guards were aghast. Destroying their magical sources would render them powerless, making them ordinary people. How could they live, having grown accustod to their lofty status?