In Volume 2 Mo Ran in his reborn life continues to have mixed feelings
(searing hatred and repressed deep sexual desire) for his master Chu
Wanning. But after they've gone through deadly perils together, Mo Ran
finds Chu not as icy and arrogant as he remembers from his last life,
but actually has a sweet and lovable side. Chu, on his part, cares
deeply and yearns for Mo Ran but lives in denial. Mo Ran begins to feel
deeply ashamed of his own cruelty and atrocious acts as a mortal Emperor
in his past life. At the same time, he realizes that in actual fact his
heart has not quite settled on Shi Mei but instead veers more and more
towards Chu.
After an incident at Peach Blossom Springs where Mo Ran
is accused of murder, he finds that he can count on Chu for protection
and together they try to unravel a malicious plot aimed at eliminating
Mo Ran. During their stay at Peach Blossom Springs, they come across Ye
Wangxi, the chief cultivator of the powerful Rufeng Sect.
Mo and Chu
discover that the plot has something to do with a divine sword called
"Bugui", which is being auctioned. Mo Ran recognizes the sword, as it
belonged to him in his last life.
Ye also appears at the auction and
saves a fair maiden Song Qiutong from being sold into slavery. Mo Ran
knows her as she was his Empress in his last life. Ye also puts in a
winning bid for Bugui.
The unexpected twists and turns of the story line and the
angst felt by the MCs kept me on my toes all the time. I'm looking forward
to reading the next volume.
