Eclipse of the Heart: The Alpha’s Forbidden Mate

Ling Mo asked, "Is the reason you have this 'wolf blood curse' just to find your so-called 'guardian deity'?"

Although it was a question, his tone was affirmative. It seemed that this 'wolf blood curse' and himself had both become tools in someone's scheme.

Ling Mo wished he could find the ancestors of those people and whip their corpses. But after thinking about it, he was relieved. Since he didn't want to be a wolf for the rest of his life, he had to accept their conditions. Ling Mo expressionlessly scanned the faces of the old men and asked, "What exactly is the calamity you speak of?"

Wulun sighed and slowly said, "A thousand years ago, the Tianhe Continent was a unified country called the Tianhe Dynasty. Our ancestors were four of the most loyal subjects of the Tianhe Emperor. In the forty-third year of the Tianhe Dynasty, the emperor's brother launched a rebellion and killed the emperor. The little prince disappeared without a trace. Before his death, the emperor summoned the four of them and entrusted the wolf king to them, instructing them to protect the young wolf king, who was still a cub at the time. The emperor said that the wolf king and the four of them were mutually dependent, and that the wolf king and their descendants would each face two calamities. After the calamities, our clan would be able to live in peace for a long time. As for this calamity, it is a natural disaster."

Ling Mo listened to his words and said calmly, "Since you know it's a natural disaster, why didn't you avoid it earlier? This world is vast. Surely there's a place for you to live?"

Ling Mo's words made the faces of the old men turn pale. After a long time, Wulun said after careful consideration, "Actually… our ancestors instructed future generations not to leave this forest. So…"

"Foolish!"

Ling Mo's sarcastic cold shout echoed. He was a shrewd man and could see that these people were hiding something. Even if there was a legacy, what good was it? Without life, even the most loyal heart was useless. He, Ling Mo, wouldn't fall to the point of sacrificing his life for such a group of blindly loyal people. Without these old men, he could still find a way to lift the curse. Ling Mo expressionlessly looked at the old men opposite him and, taking Li Ge's hand, prepared to leave.

Ling Mo took a big step towards the door, but felt a pause in his hand. He turned his head in confusion and saw that Li Ge wasn't looking at him, but was asking the old men, "What kind of natural disaster is it?"

The old men, who had been looking at the man turning to leave, were disheartened when they heard Li Ge's question. Their faces immediately showed excitement. Since she asked, it meant there was still room for negotiation. So, Wulun trembled and replied, "We don't know what this one will be yet, but according to fragments passed down by our ancestors, we know about the one five hundred years ago. It was said that thunder rolled across the sky, strong winds and rain raged, and many ancient trees were uprooted. Finally, the rainwater formed rivers, and our houses were blown away by the wind and washed away by the rain. And the beasts in the forest became restless due to the disaster, eventually going mad. Many of our people were trampled to death by beasts. That's why our clan is now left with only a little more than a thousand people."

Wulun hadn't experienced that scene himself, but the fragments left by his ancestors allowed him to imagine how dangerous it had been. And this time, he must protect his clan well and not suffer the same disaster again.

After listening to Wulun's description, Li Ge couldn't help but roll her eyes. Not only her, but even Ling Mo couldn't help but do so. She really didn't know what to say about these people. If they knew it was certain death, why would they stubbornly stay here? She truly didn't understand why these people treated their ancestors' words as sacred decrees.

Just as Li Ge sighed inwardly, Ling Mo used force, and she stumbled forward, almost falling into Ling Mo's arms. Li Ge knew he was angry and didn't get annoyed. She smiled at the old men behind her and followed the man's footsteps, although her face remained expressionless, she had her own plans.

Since Mo said he was the Azure Wing King of Chaofeng, he was naturally of high status. How could he tolerate being a half-human, half-beast for the rest of his life? Since the solution was within reach, Li Ge wouldn't miss it.

Li Ge looked at the man ahead, and the material and style of his clothes didn't affect his noble aura at all. This man was destined to be superior, and how could this curse ruin his life?

She had been abandoned by her family since childhood because they said she had 'special skills.' If her master hadn't rescued her while collecting herbs in the mountains, Li Ge wouldn't have existed in this world, let alone been reborn. And in this life, the first person she met was Mo. This made her think of the time she met her master in her previous life. So, she had a special feeling for Mo.

Ling Mo naturally sensed the thoughts of the little thing behind him. As they passed through layers of wooden houses, looking at the dense trees ahead, Ling Mo stopped.

Thump. Li Ge, who wasn't looking where she was going, bumped into the man who had stopped walking.

"Ouch…" Li Ge covered her nose, tears streaming from her eyes.

Ling Mo stood calmly, scanned the red nose of Li Ge, and a trace of sourness flashed in his heart. He asked, "What are you thinking?"

"You're very skilled, aren't you?" Li Ge asked.

Ling Mo raised his eyebrows and didn't answer her question.

"If you encounter the natural disaster Wulun spoke of, you should be able to overcome it easily, right?" Li Ge asked again.

The answer was still silence, but the man's expression changed. He asked, "What about you?"

"Of course, I'll follow you. I think you'll still be safe and sound even with me." Although he had only used his martial arts once in front of her, based on his single move being able to defeat a dozen assassins, Li Ge had reason to believe that Ling Mo's skills were rare in the world. So, she wasn't worried about her life. Since that was the case, why not stay?

"Don't forget, I'll be a wolf at that time." Ling Mo interrupted her.

Ling Mo's words made Li Ge pause. But after thinking about it, with his strength, as shown by defeating a group of beasts as a wolf, the natural disaster definitely wouldn't be a problem.

Li Ge hadn't thought about leaving first and then finding a way. But the 'wolf blood curse' could only be lifted by Wulun and the elders. If they left now, and the natural disaster struck, it was unknown how many people would survive. So, no matter what, she had to try. Thinking of this, Li Ge's watery eyes looked at Ling Mo expectantly, her reluctance to speak making Ling Mo's eyes darken. He always stuck to his decisions, but thinking of the little thing's pleading look, Ling Mo's heart softened. He reached out and patted Li Ge's head, silently agreeing.

The departure of the two made Wulun and the others sigh. Regardless of his martial arts skills, he was their most honorable guest. So, they couldn't force him to stay. Thinking of the impending disaster and the ancestral instructions, Wulun and the others were heartbroken again. They also wished they could take their clan out of the forest to avoid it, but alas!