Abandoned Princesses
The Past (3)

Jiang Junwei looked at Shen Haofeng in horror.

The sixteen-year-old did not dwell at all in front of Yu Rong's coffin since five hours ago.

His gaze was empty like an undead.

Jiang Junwei had already tried to talk to him, also patting his shoulder. But the young man did not move one bit.

Meanwhile, the coffin containing Yu Rong's body was now being placed under the brightest moonlight like the tradition of the Moon Sect. The next day the coffin will be washed away at sea in the hope that the soul of the leader can finally be free from all burdens and responsibilities.

Jiang Junwei could only sigh. Now the child he watched grow and develop will soon receive a heavy burden of becoming the Moon King. And that responsibility was even only known to Shen Haofeng after his beloved grandfather passed away.

Astounded. Angrier. Disillusioned. Burdened. Depressed.

Jiang Junwei had been living together with Shen Haofeng for that long so that he could instantly see the emotions that lay behind those two empty-looking eyes.

*****

One day before..

Jiang Yunli brought Yu Rong's helpless body as quickly as possible to the Moon King's residence. The Moon Sect was different from the other sects living side by side with the surrounding kingdoms.

Instead of being like that, the Moon Sect had its own territory opposite the Han Kingdom. Purnama City, that's how this region is called. It was smaller than a kingdom, but larger than the capitals of other kingdoms.

Jiang Yunli as quickly as possible carried Yu Rong's body and used qinggong to arrive at Full City. He could not even eat and drink for four days and four nights.

If only he had not carried Yu Rong's body, he would have arrived at Full City sooner.

Meanwhile Shen Haofeng who was still in shock, was first accompanied by Jiang Junwei before finally leaving to catch up.

And finally Shen Haofeng arrived at Full City. But he could not take the time to look at this new scene for a moment.

Shen Haofeng and Jiang Junwei rushed towards the Moon Tower and directly entered without a hitch. All the citizens in the city certainly knew the Jiang Family. Nothing could hinder them once Jiang Junwei showed his face.

Shen Haofeng arrived with a gasp of breath. While Jiang Junwei directly broke through the door to the top floor to check things out.

A healer came out slowly from the room that was on the top floor of the Moon Tower. And he did not look surprised to find two men who looked messy and exhausted

"Tabib Luo, how to—" Jiang Junwei immediately asked.

However, he only got the answer as he had expected.

Physician Luo shook her head and bowed sadly.

Jiang Junwei could only throw his face to the side and close his eyes tightly. He could not see Shen Haofeng's current expression. He did not dare.

It was only after Physician Luo resigned that Jiang Junwei looked towards Shen Haofeng in seriousness.

He knelt down and bowed his head until he touched the floor.

"Greetings to the Moon King!"

*****

"Do you understand what I have explained, Your Majesty?" Jiang Junwei asked with a worried tone.

Shen Haofeng did not respond.

It had been an hour since he explained regarding the structure of the Moon Sect and the task of the young man now. How he had to control the situation and the elders, and other matters related was important to the position of the Moon King.

Yet Shen Haofeng had not changed from his sitting position since he entered into the room indicated by Jiang Junwei.

Jiang Junwei was eager to bestow this burden on his father. But it was a pity that his father immediately fainted so that he escorted Yu Rong's body to the top floor of the Moon Tower.

It had been the umpteenth time that Jiang Junwei sighed uneasily.

He knew that this responsibility was huge for Shen Haofeng who never came out of the cave where he grew up. A boy who knew absolutely nothing about the Moon Sect and the purpose he had lived all this time.

"Where.. Grandpa?" Although it sounded subtle, but Jiang Junwei never felt that relief in his life.

"Your Majesty should be following the traditions of the Moon Sect, I will show you the way." But Jiang Junwei did not know that the young man would be looking at his grandfather's coffin for the next five hours.

*****

"You're free like this, Your Majesty." Physician Luo smilingly looked at the silent back of Shen Haofeng staring at Yu Rong's coffin.

Finally after five hours, someone saved Jiang Junwei from his inner suffering waiting for Shen Haofeng to come to his senses.

Jiang Junwei sighed with relief.

"Don't you hear why your grandfather raised you in the cave? Isolated from all life matters in order for you to cultivate, become strong, and finally be able to lead the Moon Sect. What do you do now make him proud?" Physician Luo maintained her smile.

"To.na...pa..? Why.. leave?" A soft voice finally sounded from the young man's mouth.

Physician Luo sighed.

"Have you ever wondered how old your Grandpa was? Behind his wrinkled face that looked young.. He had already consumed three legendary fruits to extend his lifespan. Just for you." Physician Luo slowly approached towards Shen Haofeng.

"Your grandfather is one hundred and fifty-two years old. Besides his longevity as one of the strongest cultivators in the world, he spent the rest of his life raising you to be his successor." Continued Physician Luo while patting Shen Haofeng on the shoulder.

"Preciate effort. Don't waste it."

After saying that last sentence, Physician Luo left with a peaceful smile on her face.

Jiang Junwei was still waiting for a few minutes until Shen Haofeng finally spoke.

"Take the mask."

Jiang Junwei nodded and immediately handed a mask to Shen Haofeng.

"Come on. Clean up those elders." His eyes that turned to look at Jiang Junwei felt unreal. It was only a few minutes ago that Jiang Junwei stared at those deep empty eyes like endless holes. Despite being behind the mask, Jiang Junwei could see the angry face of the young man.

And now, the young man's eyes were extremely frightening. Jiang Junwei could only shudder at those terrifying fiery eyes.

*****

It only takes a year.

One year for Shen Haofeng to become the Moon King recognized by the elders and immediately carry out his coronation process.

In just a year he became the Moon King that everyone feared and respected.

It was all because he killed everyone who stood in his way.

The elders who opposed him became the Moon King may have become corpses whose bodies were not intact and were thrown into the Dark Forest.

The Crescent Academy, the foremost academy in the Moon Sect even produced graduates with more amazing strength than previous years.

This made the mouths of all the elders who had previously opposed Shen Haofeng become silent. The young man closed his mouth forcefully. He pressed them down and pushed them into a corner with no gaps to escape.

Everyone is afraid of him.

Jiang Junwei could only follow Shen Haofeng as usual. Protecting him in the shadows, and working on Shen Haofeng's entire order silently. That was the Jiang Family's job.

While Jiang Yunli finally retired and enjoyed his life in the Jiang residence with Madam Fu and his daughter.

Until finally it happened that very unfortunate event.

The Frozen Point Poison was lodged in Shen Haofeng's body. And he knew he had to find a place rich in qi to slow down the working effects of the Frozen Point Poison.

"No, a place rich in qi alone will not last long, Your Majesty. You should go find kunlun fruit." Physician Luo broke out in cold sweat after confirming the poison that was inside her master's body just now.

Nanshan village.