Love and Sword [Complete] - 22

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Volume 8, Cold Sword, Chapter 11: Hanxue's Sullen Temper.

"Who?" Hua Yuluan suddenly called out in a low voice, turning around with a hint of helplessness in her eyes. Hanxue stood pitifully at the door.
"Xiaoxue, why aren't you asleep so late?" Hua Yufeng asked, her tone slightly reproachful.
"Miss, Eldest Miss, why can't Xiaoxue find Young Master?" Hanxue pouted her cute cherry lips, looking aggrieved.
"Xiaoxue, go to sleep first. Junior Brother will be back soon." Hua Yufeng felt a surge of helplessness. She knew without asking that Hanxue had just been searching for Hua Ruoxu again.
Hanxue's eyes darted around, quickly scanning Hua Yufeng's room. Hua Yufeng found her expression both amusing and exasperating; it seemed Hanxue was worried that Hua Yufeng had hidden Hua Ruoxu.
"Miss, Eldest Miss, Xiaoxue is going back now." Hanxue seemed relieved at this moment, turned around and ran away quickly, leaving Hua Yufeng and Hua Yuluan looking at each other, feeling a little amused and exasperated.
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Returning to the Hua residence at lightning speed, Hua Ruoxu didn't even have time to greet the alerted night watchmen before rushing straight to Hanxue's room. Jiang Qingyue followed closely behind, and the Holy Maiden, carrying Gong Yaqian, followed without hesitation.
Hanxue had just crawled into bed when her face began to flush. The intimacy with Hua Ruoxu last night was still vivid in her mind. She slowly closed her eyes, and the image of her beloved young master appeared in her mind, a sweet feeling welling up in her heart.
Suddenly, the door was kicked open with a bang. Hanxue was a little annoyed because the person had disturbed her thoughts of her precious young master, but as soon as she opened her eyes, her face immediately lit up with joy.
"Young Master!" Hanxue called out sweetly, trying to rush towards Hua Ruoxu.
However, Hanxue's movements were far slower than Hua Ruoxu's. Hua Ruoxu quickly handed Xue Youyou to Jiang Qingyue, then reached out and scooped Hanxue up with one arm, while his other hand began to help Hanxue dress.
"Sister Qing, put Youyou on the bed," Hua Ruoxu said to Jiang Qingyue while dressing Hanxue.
"No!" Hanxue screamed. Jiang Qingyue was taken aback, unsure whether to put her down or not, and looked at Hua Ruoxu with pleading eyes.
"Sister Qing, put her down," Hua Ruoxu said, looking down at Hanxue in his arms. "Xiaoxue, I'll change your blankets later, it's alright. First, check Youyou's injuries." He thought Hanxue was worried that Xue Youyou would dirty her bed, because Xue Youyou did look rather disheveled, with faint traces of blood on her body.
“Young Master, Xiaoxue, Xiaoxue…” Hanxue looked at Hua Ruoxu with teary eyes, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
“Xiaoxue, we can talk about it later. Please take a look at Youyou.” Hua Ruoxu interrupted Hanxue, his voice filled with anxiety.
“Alright, Young Master, please put Xiaoxue down first.” Hanxue looked at Hua Ruoxu’s anxious expression, hesitated, and said softly.
Hua Ruoxu put her down as instructed and stood aside, watching anxiously as she examined Xue Youyou’s injuries.
“Hua Lang, could Xiaoxue also take a look at the Palace Master’s injuries?” Jiang Qingyue looked at Gong Yaqian in the Holy Maiden’s arms and asked softly. Hua Ruoxu hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.
Hanxue took out silver needles and skillfully pricked the two women countless times, dazzling the onlookers. After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Hanxue finally put away the silver needles, straightened her delicate body, turned her face, and looked at Hua Ruoxu with a somewhat tired expression.
"Young Master, don't worry, they're alright," Hanxue said softly.
"Really? That's wonderful!" Hua Ruoxu's face lit up with joy, and he rushed to the bedside.
"Young Master, let them sleep for two hours. They'll be much better when they wake up," Hanxue said from behind him. Hua Ruoxu gave an "oh" but didn't move, gazing affectionately at Xue Youyou, whose complexion had regained some color.
Tears streamed down Hanxue's face as she suddenly ran outside.
"Xiaoxue, what's wrong?" Hanxue bumped into Hua Yufeng's arms, quickly straightened up, wiped away her tears, and ran out.
Hua Yufeng had just learned that Hua Ruoxu had returned and rushed over. She saw Hua Ruoxu sitting by the bed, and her heart finally settled down, letting out a slow sigh of relief.
Then Hua Yufeng saw the Holy Maiden, and her heart skipped a beat for no reason. Although the white-clad girl's face was veiled, it couldn't conceal her unparalleled beauty, and Hua Yufeng had a strong intuition that this girl was no ordinary person.
However, she only glanced at her and didn't look any further. She had already vaguely guessed the girl's identity, but she didn't understand what had happened tonight. It seemed she needed to ask Hua Ruoxu first.
"Junior Brother!" Hua Yuluan's voice came in, and Hua Ruoxu finally stood up and turned around.
"Senior Sister, it's so late, why aren't you resting?" Hua Ruoxu's voice had a hint of reproach.
"Sister Yuluan!" Jiang Qingyue bowed slightly in greeting. Looking at Jiang Qingyue, Hua Yuluan seemed a little embarrassed and didn't know how to return the greeting for a moment.
"Your sister was so worried about you not coming back so late, how could she sleep peacefully?" Hua Yufeng gently took over the conversation, then suddenly remembered something, her brows furrowing slightly. "Why did Xiaoxue run out crying? Did you just scold her?"
"Xiaoxue ran out crying?" Hua Ruoxu was taken aback, shaking his head. "How could I scold her?" He thought back briefly; he didn't think he had said anything harsh to Hanxue, let alone scolded her, and besides, he couldn't bear to scold her.
"Hua Lang, Xiaoxue seemed unwilling to let Youyou be on her bed just now. Could she be angry because of that?" Jiang Qingyue whispered a reminder.
"Senior Sister, you should go back and rest. Feng'er, please greet Sister Qing and this young lady for me. I'll go check on Xiaoxue." Hua Ruoxu said, glancing at Xue Youyou. Seeing that her complexion had become rosier, his worries lessened considerably.
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Hua Ruoxu hurriedly began searching for Hanxue, wondering what the little girl was up to.
"Ruoxu!" Ximen Lin's voice came from behind. "Looking for Xiaoxue, right? Come with me!"
"Sister Lin, why aren't you asleep?" Hua Ruoxu looked at Ximen Lin with some surprise.
"Before you came back, Xiaoxue knocked on everyone's door looking for you." Ximen Lin said with a wry smile.
"You naughty young master, you bad young master, you don't care about Xiaoxue at all." Hanxue sat in the courtyard, holding a piece of dry grass in her hand, her small hand gripping it tightly, muttering to herself. She seemed so engrossed that she didn't even notice Hua Ruoxu and Ximen Lin coming up behind her.
"Ruoxu, you should try to comfort her. You probably did something to upset her." Ximen Lin looked at Hua Ruoxu helplessly, then turned and left.
"Xiaoxue." Hua Ruoxu called softly and sat down next to Hanxue.
"Ah, young master!" Hanxue seemed startled, quickly hiding the blade of grass behind her back. Turning around, she looked at Hua Ruoxu with teary eyes, her rosy cheeks still puffed up with anger.
"Xiaoxue, don't sit here, go back to your room." Hua Ruoxu still didn't know why Hanxue was angry. A woman's heart is unfathomable; understanding her wasn't so easy. Not knowing the reason for her anger, he naturally didn't know how to coax her, so he could only softly say this.
"I'm not going back, Young Master, you can go back by yourself," Hanxue pouted, still clearly angry.
"Xiaoxue, are you angry with Youyou?" Hua Ruoxu asked softly.
Hanxue lowered her head, remaining silent. After a while, she raised her head again, looking at Hua Ruoxu with a wronged expression.
"Let's go, back to our room." Hua Ruoxu picked up Hanxue and stood up, preparing to take her away.
"I don't want to go back," Hanxue said softly. "Young Master, Xiaoxue will stay here and not go back, and Young Master isn't allowed to go back either!" Hanxue became somewhat willful.
"Alright, I'll stay here with you then." Hua Ruoxu sighed softly and sat down again.
A sweet smile appeared on Hanxue's face as she nestled in Hua Ruoxu's arms, and soon fell into a deep sleep. Looking at Hanxue's sweet sleeping face, Hua Ruoxu felt a mix of helplessness and warmth.

Hua Ruoxu thought Hanxue was angry with Xue Youyou, but he didn't expect that Hanxue was actually angry with him. Although Hanxue only had Hua Ruoxu in her heart, girls are all petty. In her mind, her room, especially her bed, belonged only to her and Hua Ruoxu, and no one else, especially another woman, should lie on it. So when she saw Hua Ruoxu wanting the unconscious Xue Youyou to sleep in her bed, she was very unhappy. Later, when she saw Hua Ruoxu only caring for Xue Youyou, she felt even more aggrieved and thought that Hua Ruoxu didn't care about her. In a fit of anger, she ran away crying.
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The morning sunlight shone on Hanxue's delicate pink face. Hua Ruoxu's eyes were full of pity and love as he looked at her. Hanxue, however, was still fast asleep. She could always sleep soundly in Hua Ruoxu's arms.
Soft footsteps came from behind. Hua Ruoxu didn't get up, but turned his head.
"Sister Qing." Seeing that it was Jiang Qingyue, Hua Ruoxu called out softly, feeling a pang of guilt. He hadn't been able to take good care of her. She had come here last night, but he hadn't had a chance to speak to her, instead staying here with Hanxue.
"Hua Lang, Youyou has woken up and should be alright. Don't worry." Jiang Qingyue sat down beside him, a hint of sadness in her eyes. "The Palace Mistress has also woken up, but... but she's already gone, with the Holy Maiden."
"Gone? Youyou didn't go with them, did she?" Hua Ruoxu was taken aback and quickly asked.
"Hua Lang, Youyou is still here. This is a letter the Holy Maiden left for you." Jiang Qingyue shook her head, handing Hua Ruoxu a plain sheet of paper.
The handwriting was delicate and elegant, and the paper emitted a faint fragrance.
"Thank you for your help, Young Master Hua, despite past grievances. The Divine Palace is deeply grateful. I have other matters to attend to, so I must take my leave without saying goodbye.
Please take care of Youyou and Sister Yue from now on. The Divine Palace will bless you and the two of them.
There is one thing that you might find difficult to forgive: Youyou has practiced seductive arts. However, please rest assured, Youyou's seductive arts have reached a state of perfection, so generally there will be no problem. But it would be best if you didn't let Youyou meet too many men other than yourself. "
Hua Ruoxu, upon reading the last part, crumpled the plain paper into a ball, then crushed it into powder, and snorted angrily.
"Hua Lang, what did the Holy Maiden say?" Jiang Qingyue asked softly. She hadn't seen it yet.
"Nothing, Sister Qing. You can stay here in peace from now on." Hua Ruoxu's expression softened slightly, and he forced a smile. "I'll go see Youyou first."
"Young Master." Hanxue in his arms woke up. "Young Master, I'm going to Miss's." Hanxue rubbed her eyes, climbed out of Hua Ruoxu's arms, and ran away quickly before Hua Ruoxu could react.
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Xue Youyou's complexion had completely returned to its usual radiance. She was sitting on the bed, somewhat dazed, when Hua Ruoxu gently entered and sat down beside her.
Xue Youyou didn't speak, but instead nestled into Hua Ruoxu's arms, silently leaning against him.
"Youyou, how are you feeling now? Are you feeling better?" Hua Ruoxu was still worried about her and asked softly.
"Brother Hua, the Palace Master and the Holy Maiden are both gone." Xue Youyou nodded, then said softly after a long pause, seemingly a little sad.
"Youyou, isn't it better that they're gone? No one will force you to do things you don't want to do anymore." "Hua Ruoxu said softly, feeling a surge of annoyance at the thought that Youyou had actually cultivated seductive arts. He secretly thought that if the Palace Master and the Holy Maiden hadn't left in such a hurry, he would have really gone to settle accounts with them. Thinking about it, it seemed that they might have left without saying goodbye because they were worried that Hua Ruoxu would cause them trouble.
"Brother Hua, but, but, Youyou misses the Palace Master so much." Xue Youyou raised her head, her beautiful eyes brimming with tears.
"Youyou, are you, are you alright?" Hua Ruoxu was startled and stunned, his eyes filled with confusion. He had always believed that Xue Youyou was being forced by Gong Yaqian to do things she didn't want to do. Logically, now that Gong Yaqian was gone, and the Holy Maiden's letter to Hua Ruoxu indicated that Xue Youyou and Jiang Qingyue would remain by his side, it seemed she wouldn't make them do anything more. Xue Youyou should be happy, but now it seemed otherwise. Suddenly, he remembered that Jiang Qingyue hadn't seemed very happy either. Could it be because the Holy Maiden and the Palace Master had left? (

Volume 8, Cold Sword, Chapter 12: Unpredictable Hearts)

Ye Family. Ye Bu'er's study.
Ye Bu'er stood with his hands behind his back, his face grim.
A small, thin figure suddenly flashed in, and at the same time, Ye Bu'er spoke.
"How many casualties?" Ye Bu'er asked in a deep voice.
"Reporting to the Lord, seventeen first-level assassins died, thirty-three second-level assassins died, and none were injured." "The thin, black-clad man said in a low voice, "Twenty-one level-two swordsmen died under the horses' hooves, while the level-one swordsmen all died because of Su Dai'er's demonic zither. If some disciples hadn't been underground, the death toll would probably be even higher."
"Su Dai'er!" Ye Bu'er spat out these words bitterly.
"My lord, Xue Youyou went to the Heavenly Star Alliance. Should we take action while she's still recovering from her injuries?" the thin, black-clad man asked after a moment's thought.
"It's useless. With that little girl Han Xue around, Xue Youyou will definitely be healed quickly." Ye Bu'er shook his head. "The Heavenly Star Alliance has too many experts. The chances of success in a forced assassination are too small."
"But my lord, we can't just watch Hua Ruoxu's power grow rapidly without doing anything about it. Moreover, I'm worried that the few remaining members of the Divine Palace will join the Heavenly Star Alliance. Although none of the Divine Palace disciples are left, the Palace Master and the Holy Maiden, plus the three envoys closely related to Hua Ruoxu, are still a force to be reckoned with." "The thin, black-clad man hesitated slightly before speaking.
"Hua Ruoxu's rise is unstoppable. Since we can't stop it, we might as well make good use of it." Ye Bu'er revealed a sinister smile. "Besides, if we can't defeat him by force, we can outsmart him. I won't let Hua Ruoxu succeed so easily." "
Understood, sir." The black-clad man said in a low voice. "What else do you require, sir?"
"Keep a close eye on Ge Yunxiang and Ouyang Jianping. I want to find out what tricks they're playing!" Ye Bu'er said after a moment's thought. "Also, kill that little girl Hanxue as soon as possible, and don't let Hua Ruoxu know it was us."
"Yes, sir. I'll take my leave now!"
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"Brother Hua, do you know? At Snowdrift Manor, everyone seemed to dote on me. At first, I thought they genuinely loved me too. But as I got a little older, I realized they were all actually afraid of me. Even my father and mother never treated me like their own daughter. My sister was the same. They only pretended to love me on the surface; in reality, they were wary of me because I was from the Divine Palace." Xue Youyou's voice revealed a hint of sadness, and her face showed a weariness that was completely out of place for her age.
"Youyou, don't worry. Now, I, Sister Qing, and many others will love you, truly love you. Don't be sad, okay?" Hua Ruoxu gently hugged her and said softly, a feeling of pity welling up in his heart. Thinking of how he had witnessed Xue Mingfeng trying to kill Xue Youyou, he believed that what Xue Youyou was saying was true.
"The Palace Master and I are about the same age. When the old Palace Master was still alive, we often played together. Sometimes when I didn't practice martial arts diligently and the old Palace Master was about to punish me, the Palace Master would plead for me. At that time, she and I were like sisters, real sisters. We were so happy. We talked badly about others together, and caused trouble in the palace together. She would tell me anything that made her unhappy, and she would never hide anything from me, nor would she pretend to be nice to me to deceive me," Xue Youyou said softly. "But since the old Palace Master died, she has changed. She has become completely different from before."
"Youyou, since she has changed, can you please stop thinking about it so much?" Hua Ruoxu didn't know how to persuade her. He vaguely sensed that there seemed to be a deep affection between Xue Youyou and Gong Yaqian.
“Brother Hua, it’s not like that. She’s just too heartbroken and desperate for revenge. Once she gets her revenge, she’ll play with me like before, really.” Xue Youyou shook her head and said, “Brother Hua, do you know? You’re the one who loves Youyou the most, and Youyou’s best friend is the Palace Master. I just hope that one day, the Palace Master can be as happy as before, like a little girl, and Youyou can then confidently act spoiled and carefree by Brother Hua’s side.”

Hua Ruoxu was silent for a moment. To be honest, he really hated Gong Yaqian because she had repeatedly used Youyou to threaten him. And now that he had just learned that Youyou had actually practiced seductive arts, his first thought was that Gong Yaqian had forced her to do it, which made him even more eager to settle accounts with her right now. However, after hearing what Xue Youyou said, his feelings towards Gong Yaqian seemed to have changed.
“Brother Hua, actually, Youyou practiced seductive arts on her own initiative. It has nothing to do with the Palace Master.” Xue Youyou looked up at Hua Ruoxu, hesitated for a moment, and said softly.
"What? Youyou, you're not joking, are you?" Hua Ruoxu was utterly shocked. He even thought Xue Youyou was saying this to excuse Gong Yaqian.
"Brother Hua, don't worry, Youyou won't let you down. Didn't the Palace Master tell you before? Youyou cultivates the most superior seductive arts, it's alright." Xue Youyou said sweetly, with a hint of coquetry.
"But, sigh." Hua Ruoxu sighed softly, "Why did you choose to cultivate seductive arts?"
"Youyou wants to help the Palace Master, and Youyou can help you in the future, Brother Hua." Xue Youyou looked somewhat aggrieved, and Hua Ruoxu's heart softened immediately.
"Hua Lang." At this moment, Jiang Qingyue's voice sounded from the doorway.
"Youyou, rest a little longer." Hua Ruoxu put Xue Youyou under the covers and stood up. Xue Youyou nodded obediently, but her eyes revealed a hint of reluctance, as if she was somewhat unwilling for Hua Ruoxu to leave.
"Sister Qing, come with me for a moment." Hua Ruoxu pulled Jiang Qingyue outside.
"Sister Qing, Youyou's injuries might not be fully healed yet, so I don't want to ask her too much. But there are many things I don't understand about what happened last night. Sister Qing, could you tell me what you saw?" Hua Ruoxu asked in a low voice from outside.
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Hua Ruoxu felt inexplicably agitated. He should have been happy that Jiang Qingyue and Xue Youyou were back by his side, but he found himself unable to feel happy at all. The fact that Xue Youyou was practicing seductive arts was like a stone weighing on his heart, making him feel suffocated. But he didn't know who to blame. Was it Gong Yaqian, Xue Youyou, or himself? If Gong Yaqian hadn't mentioned that Xue Youyou was born with an inner seductive appearance and a natural allure, perhaps Xue Youyou wouldn't have known about this and wouldn't have practiced seductive arts. Moreover, Hua Ruoxu always believed that even if Xue Youyou had voluntarily chosen to practice seductive arts, it was still related to Gong Yaqian's coercion. However, in reality, if what Xue Youyou said is true, Gong Yaqian hasn't forced her yet. If she doesn't actively cultivate, then Gong Yaqian won't let her cultivate in the future. So, it seems that Xue Youyou should be blamed.
However, if Hua Ruoxu hadn't been threatened by Gong Yaqian, if he had had enough power to forcibly keep Xue Youyou here, Xue Youyou naturally wouldn't have cultivated any seductive arts. So, it seems he should be blamed himself.
Hua Ruoxu went to Hua Yufeng's room. Hua Yufeng naturally noticed his troubled look at a glance. Hua Ruoxu didn't hide anything from her and told her everything after being asked.
“Junior brother, perhaps you can think of it this way: if Youyou didn’t know seductive arts, she might have already died at the hands of those people from the Divine Palace and Immortal Palace. Besides, Youyou also said that although she cultivates seductive arts, she doesn’t rely on her looks to seduce people like those who cultivate inferior seductive arts. Don’t be sad.” Hua Yufeng said softly, a fleeting look of sadness flashing in her eyes, but Hua Ruoxu didn’t notice. She paused, then said softly, “Actually, seductive arts, like martial arts, are just tools for self-defense or fighting enemies. As long as they are used properly, there’s nothing wrong with them.”
“Feng’er, I know, but I still have some…” Hua Ruoxu shook his head, changing the subject, “Let’s not talk about this. Feng’er, I just asked Sister Qing, and I feel that what happened last night was a bit strange. Let me tell you what happened first.” “
Junior brother, I’m not feeling well. Can we talk later? Or you can go and discuss it with Sister Lin first. I want to rest alone for a while.” Hua Yufeng shook her head, her face pale, as if she really wasn’t feeling well.
"Feng'er, what's wrong? Are you alright?" Hua Ruoxu was startled and quickly pulled her into his arms, asking anxiously.
"I'm fine, can you go out first?" Hua Yufeng shook her head, seemingly weak but also very determined. She gently struggled and left Hua Ruoxu's embrace.
Hua Ruoxu was stunned for a long time. Hua Yufeng had never treated him like this before. He wanted to say something, but found that Hua Yufeng had already turned her back to him. He smiled bitterly to himself, turned around, and silently walked out.
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"Ruoxu, what's wrong?" Ximen Lin asked softly. Hua Ruoxu looked distressed, and anyone could tell that he was in trouble.
"Sister Lin, I'm fine." Hua Ruoxu shook his head, found a place to sit down, and had just left Hua Yufeng's place. He had originally wanted to discuss some things with Ximen Lin, but after seeing her, Hua Ruoxu found that he could no longer calm down and think about things.
"Yu Feng, you've come to see Ruoxu?" Ximen Lin was about to say something when she suddenly looked at the door and said with some surprise.
"Feng'er, you, why are you here?" If anyone was surprised, it was Hua Ruoxu. Hua Yu Feng had just told him that she wasn't feeling well and had even half-forced him out. Now, he had just arrived at Ximen Lin's place, and Hua Yu Feng had followed him here.
"I'm fine. Did you tell Sister Lin what happened last night?" Hua Yu Feng said softly, her face calm.
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"Ruoxu, what do you think of this matter?" After listening to Hua Ruoxu's detailed account, Hua Yufeng frowned, and Ximen Lin's pretty face changed slightly, as if she had been quite shocked. She pondered for a moment and then asked.
"Nangong Feiyun was originally the Hidden Envoy, one of the four envoys of the Divine Palace. Among the four envoys, the Hidden Envoy is the most mysterious and special. He will not show himself unless absolutely necessary. Sister Qing also said that she never expected that Nangong Feiyun would betray the Divine Palace. As for what happened last night, it is clear that Nangong Feiyun took advantage of the Palace Master's trust in him and colluded with the Immortal Palace to try to kill Gong Yaqian. In fact, he almost succeeded." Hua Ruoxu thought for a moment and said, "In my estimation, Nangong Feiyun probably did not want to reveal his identity, but because of the sudden appearance of Youyou, Sister Qing, and the Holy Maiden of the Divine Palace, coupled with Youyou's unexpected abilities, he was forced to take action."
"How could the Demon Palace and Ye Bu'er also happen to be there?" Ximen Lin frowned and asked.
“According to Liu Yun, Dai’er did receive the message, but I don’t know the specifics. Ye Bu’er’s coincident appearance suggests he, like Dai’er, also received information that the Divine Palace and Immortal Palace would appear there. He might be planning to reap the benefits,” Hua Ruoxu pondered.
“Iron Horse Linked Formation, how could anyone in the martial world use this formation? And with so many iron horses, who could pull it off?” Hua Yufeng murmured. “Could it be her?”
“Feng’er, who do you think it is?” Hua Ruoxu asked quickly.
"Clearly, besides the Demon Palace, Divine Palace, Immortal Palace, Ye Bu'er, and perhaps Nangong Feiyun, there's another force involved. This force is opposed to everyone else. I even suspect that it was this force that passed the message to the Demon Palace and Ye Bu'er, with the aim of wiping everyone out in one fell swoop." Hua Yufeng's face showed a solemn expression. "The Iron Horse Linked Formation is mostly used on the battlefield. The person who can deploy such a large Iron Horse Linked Formation, after thinking about it, is probably someone from the government. And the most likely candidate is Princess Wushuang, who caused quite a stir in Jinling recently. I've always felt that she must have some purpose in coming here, rather than simply sightseeing."
"Princess Wushuang?" A shadow appeared in Hua Ruoxu's eyes. He always felt that Princess Wushuang didn't seem particularly special. Although her temperament and appearance were both excellent, among the women he had seen, Princess Wushuang wasn't outstanding.
"But if it really is Princess Wushuang, how would she know that the people from the Divine Palace and the Immortal Palace would appear there? In my estimation, the only one who could know the whereabouts of the Divine Palace should be Nangong Feiyun. But if Nangong Feiyun and Princess Wushuang are on the same side, how could her Iron Horse Chain Formation not even spare Nangong Feiyun?" Hua Yufeng shook her head again and gradually fell into deep thought.

Volume 8, Cold Sword, Chapter 13: Identity Gradually Becomes Clear.

"The government has extensive connections; the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Imperial Guard are experts at gathering information. If the Iron Horse Linked Formation was truly arranged by Princess Wushuang, then perhaps she could have obtained information from other sources, and it might have nothing to do with Nangong Feiyun," Ximen Lin said after thinking for a moment. "But which side does Nangong Feiyun belong to? The Immortal Palace, the Demon Palace, or Ye Bu'er?"
"Perhaps he doesn't belong to any side. Moreover, if the Iron Horse Linked Formation hadn't appeared, the Immortal Palace, the Demon Palace, and Ye Bu'er might have caused a chaotic battle. If Nangong Feiyun has no connection with any of them, then he'll be the one who benefits," Hua Yufeng said, shaking her head. Even with her exceptional intelligence, she couldn't immediately grasp the complexity of the situation.
"On the way, I sensed many people hiding in the bushes, but they haven't appeared since, so I can't determine which side they belong to," Hua Ruoxu said after a moment's thought.
“I think we shouldn’t think too much about it now. Let’s just wait and see, and then strike when the iron is hot,” Hua Yufeng said after a slight hesitation. “Actually, Junior Brother, Sister Lin, I just received some news that concerns Zen Master Jueyuan and the Nun of the South Sea.”
“Feng’er, what news?” Hua Ruoxu’s heart skipped a beat, and a sense of unease rose from the bottom of his heart. He looked at Hua Yufeng nervously and asked in a low voice.
"Forty years ago, there was a notorious womanizer in the martial arts world, who called himself the 'Fragrant Young Master.' He was exceptionally skilled in martial arts and cunning, and he had defiled countless innocent women, yet no one had been able to bring him to justice. Then, the Fragrant Young Master suddenly vanished without a trace, and later, his body was discovered. While the martial arts world applauded, they were also puzzled, because whoever killed the Fragrant Young Master would surely become famous throughout the martial arts world, but in fact, no one admitted to it," Hua Yufeng slowly said. "At that time, Zen Master Jueyuan was already a Shaolin disciple, but his fame was not yet widespread, and the South Sea Divine Nun had just graduated from her sect and was far from having the status she has now. Therefore, at that time..." No one suspected them at first, but years later, their fame had spread far and wide. Some curious onlookers discovered that the fatal wound inflicted on Young Master Liuxiang was actually from the unique martial arts of Zen Master Jueyuan and the Divine Nun of the South Sea. Furthermore, some recalled seeing Zen Master Jueyuan and the Divine Nun of the South Sea in a small town not far from where Young Master Liuxiang's body was found. Naturally, everyone began to suspect that these two masters had rid the martial arts world of a scourge. However, both Zen Master Jueyuan and the Divine Nun of the South Sea denied this, leading people to believe they didn't want to leave their mark. Instead, they held them in even higher esteem. Since they denied it, out of respect, no one discussed the matter further.
"Feng'er, is this...is this news true?" Hua Ruoxu found her voice trembling slightly.
"Master found this in old records, so it can't be wrong. Besides, Master said that if you ask people from that time, they'll definitely remember this," Hua Yufeng said softly, her expression somewhat unnatural.
"Master and Zen Master Jueyuan killed that lecherous thief together, but they won't admit it. The most likely reason is that something happened that they're afraid people will find out. So, so..." Ximen Lin murmured, her already pale face turning even paler.
"Based on my judgment and the feeling I had when I fought him yesterday, Ye Bu'er's martial arts are very high. There are very few people in the martial arts world who can match him now, but no one knows who his master is. Now it seems that his martial arts probably came from his master and the South Sea Divine Nun. Sister Lin, you also said that Ye Bu'er looks like a nephew of the Divine Nun. The South Sea Divine Nun's surname is Yang, and half of Yang is Yi. Master's surname used to be Ye, and Ye Bu'er used to be called Yi Ye. This, this..." Hua Ruoxu finally couldn't continue and sat down weakly.
“Young Master Liuxiang is exceptionally skilled in martial arts and strategy. He might have turned against Master Jueyuan and the South Sea Nun before his death. And since he was a womanizer, it's quite normal that Master Jueyuan and the South Sea Nun fell victim to his schemes, therefore…” Hua Yufeng didn't finish her sentence, but Hua Ruoxu and Ximen Lin naturally understood her meaning.
“Master, Master, why were you so foolish? Even so, it's not your fault. It was just an accident.” Hua Ruoxu murmured, “Why did you have to be so despondent and try to commit suicide?”
“Ruoxu, actually, there's something I haven't told you. After Master met Ye Bu'er, she gave me a mission. She wanted me to infiltrate the Demon Palace and steal the Demon Harp and the sheet music for playing it. Thinking about it now, maybe Ye Bu'er was already planning to dominate the martial arts world back then.” Ximen Lin's soft voice interjected.
"Master Jueyuan knew about Ye Bu'er's conspiracy ten years ago. He probably thought it was all because of his nurturing and indulgence of Ye Bu'er. So, ten years ago, he secretly supported four people to deal with Ye Bu'er. However, although they were very capable, they were far from enough to deal with Ye Bu'er. Fortunately, he knew you well, and considering your actions in the martial world over the past year, he believed you had the ability. So, after entrusting this important task to you, he left." Hua Yufeng said in a low voice, "Actually, I think that over the years, Master Jueyuan has been suffering a kind of torment. He was actually in great pain. Therefore, his suicide was actually a relief for him. In a way, we should be happy for him."
"Master is dead! How can I be happy for him?" Hua Ruoxu suddenly shouted at Hua Yufeng, stood up abruptly, and rushed out.
"Junior Brother!" "Ruoxu!" Hua Yufeng and Ximen Lin called out simultaneously, rising to chase after him, but stopping at the same time. They exchanged a glance, sighed, and sat back down.
"Sister Lin, you should go with him. It wouldn't be good if something happened to him," Hua Yufeng said softly after a moment. Ximen Lin nodded and quickly went out, though she was also very worried.
*** *** ***
Hua Ruoxu walked slowly through the streets of Jinling City, barely noticing the crowds around him. The kind face of Zen Master Jueyuan floated in his mind. His heart was a tangled mess, a jumble of thoughts he couldn't unravel.
"Brother, are you unhappy?" A gentle voice sounded beside him. Turning around abruptly, he found a stunningly beautiful woman looking at him with a half-smile. Even though he was in a bad mood, seeing her made him feel much better.
"Sister, why did you come out?" Hua Ruoxu said softly. In his mind, Hua Tianxing had almost never left her little house.
"Sister missed you, is that not allowed?" Hua Tianxing gave Hua Ruoxu a charmingly glare, ignoring the countless eyes staring at her all around. She gracefully walked to Hua Ruoxu's side, took his arm, and nestled against him like a little bird.
A sweet, intoxicating fragrance wafted over, making Hua Ruoxu's heart skip a beat. He quickly took a deep breath, barely suppressing his lustful thoughts, but didn't notice the mischievous glint in Hua Tianxing's eyes.
"Little brother, let's go shopping together." Seeing Hua Ruoxu seemingly lost in thought, Hua Tianxing pulled him along.
That day, Jinling City was brighter because of Hua Ruoxu and Hua Tianxing. Hua Ruoxu didn't know how long they strolled together; he only knew that his worries gradually disappeared, his mood gradually returned to calm, and he slowly seemed to fall into a state of blissful intoxication.
"Little brother, you've been playing for so long, aren't you hungry?" Hua Tianxing chuckled. The two had just strolled to the foot of the Piaoxiang Restaurant when Hua Ruoxu suddenly snapped out of his daze. He looked up at the sky; the last rays of the setting sun were slowly disappearing. Unbeknownst to him, half a day had already passed, and now he felt a faint pang of hunger.
"Sister, let's go get something to eat," Hua Ruoxu said softly. This time, he took Hua Tianxing's warm yet slightly cool hand and led her upstairs.
*** ***
At this moment, two pairs of eyes were fixed on Hua Ruoxu and his sister.
"Princess, who exactly is she?" The ones speaking were Princess Wushuang and her maid, Mei'er.

"I don't know. There's no information about her at all. It's really strange. Such a beautiful girl, it's impossible that no one knows her, especially since she has such a close relationship with Hua Ruoxu. Logically, it should be easy to find out." Princess Wushuang gently shook her head. "The only thing we can be sure of is that she's not Ouyang Bing'er. Although Ouyang Bing'er is the most beautiful woman in the world, she rarely leaves the Snow Mountain. Although she's over eighteen, she had an accident when she was eight, and her mental age has remained at eight. So Ouyang Jianping doesn't dare let her go down the mountain."
"Princess, really? She's a mentally challenged girl, yet she's ranked first on the Phoenix Ranking? Isn't the Phoenix Ranking based on more than just beauty? What charm can a mentally challenged girl have?" Mei'er muttered, looking somewhat surprised.
"Sometimes, a simple-minded woman is more likely to attract men's hearts." Princess Wushuang was silent for a while, then said softly, "A woman being too smart isn't a good thing for her."
"Then I'll become a fool too." Mei'er said somewhat defiantly.
"Don't forget you're the renowned Princess Wushuang now. If you act like a fool, who'll believe you?" Princess Wushuang tapped Mei'er's head playfully.
"Princess, people will definitely think I'm not truly Princess Wushuang. I think I shouldn't pretend to be you, otherwise it won't be good for your reputation," Mei'er said softly.
"My reputation is largely due to my status. Not many people have actually seen me. Mei'er, you're very beautiful, no one will doubt it," Princess Wushuang shook her head, pondered for a moment, and sighed softly. "Mei'er, I know this isn't fair to you, but it's really not suitable for me to reveal my true self right now. Can you just consider it helping me?"
"Princess, Mei'er is only doing this for your own good. If you think it's better this way, I will naturally listen to you," Mei'er said, her head bowed.
“Mei’er, I knew you would help me. You’re my only good sister.”
*** *** ***
Hua Ruoxu had just run into an old friend, or perhaps they weren’t really old friends, or more accurately, acquaintances.
Hua Ruoxu had just reached the bottom of the stairs when he noticed several people sitting at a table directly opposite him. One of them was Feng Ping, and the other two were Feng Guoyun and Feng Congyun.
“Brother Feng, long time no see.” Hua Ruoxu walked over and greeted him. Feng Ping was his first friend, and although many things had happened since, he still considered him a friend to some extent. However, since that time Feng Ping had a drink with him and they exchanged some words, he hadn’t seen him again, and it was clear that Feng Ping hadn’t been with Xue Piaopiao. His reappearance now was somewhat strange to him.
“Brother Hua, how have you been?” Feng Ping stood up, smiled, and walked to Hua Ruoxu.
"And who is this young lady?" Feng Ping looked at Hua Tianxing, a hint of surprise in his eyes, but no sign of affection.
"This is my sister, Hua Tianxing. Sister, this is Brother Feng Ping, my friend." Hua Ruoxu gave a brief introduction to the two.
"Little brother, let's find a seat first, we can talk while we eat." Hua Tianxing seemed uninterested in Feng Ping; in fact, she seemed uninterested in anyone except Hua Ruoxu.
"Brother Hua, I have to accompany two friends, so I won't disturb you any longer." Feng Ping seemed to have noticed Hua Tianxing's dislike for him and said with a smile.
"Brother Feng, you're welcome to visit the Tianxing Alliance sometime." Hua Ruoxu nodded, glancing at Feng Guoyun and Feng Congyun; he had already sensed the jealous looks in their eyes.
"Little brother, now you'd better behave and eat with your sister. You're not allowed to look at anyone else, only at me. And you're not allowed to think about anyone else, only about me, understand?" Hua Tianxing sat next to Hua Ruoxu and said with a grin. Hua Ruoxu could only nod at this ridiculous request.
"Little brother, there's someone following you around. She seems to have not eaten for a while. Should we let her come and eat with us?" Seeing Hua Ruoxu being so obedient, Hua Tianxing seemed very happy and giggled a few times. Then she said, "But you're not allowed to see who she is. Just say yes or no."
"Well, sister, you decide." Hua Ruoxu was a little embarrassed. He had no idea who was following him, so it was difficult for him to decide.
"Sister Lin, it's you?" A moment later, Ximen Lin sat down opposite Hua Ruoxu, who was a little surprised.

Volume 8, Cold Sword, Chapter 14: Hidden Dangers .

Hua Feimeng sat blankly in front of the dressing table, her hands supporting her chin, looking at herself in the mirror with a sense of self-pity. She was already aware of the changes at the Divine Palace, but it seemed to have little impact on her. She was just feeling a bit down, as Hua Ruoxu had rarely spent time with her these past few days.
Soft footsteps sounded at the door. Turning her head, she saw a small head pop in—it was Hanxue, the little girl.
"Xiaoxue, Ruoxu isn't here, don't bother looking for him." Hua Feimeng's first thought upon seeing Hanxue was that she was visiting again. In fact, almost everyone in the Tianxing Alliance knew that Hanxue had an unimaginable dependence on Hua Ruoxu; she seemed uneasy if she didn't see him for even a moment.
"I'm not looking for Young Master! He ran off alone without taking me!" Hanxue pouted, her dissatisfaction evident on her face; she was a girl who couldn't hide her feelings.
"Xiaoxue, it's no use complaining to me. Ruoxu hardly talks to me anymore." Hua Feimeng's face showed a hint of melancholy, and she felt helpless. Hua Ruoxu had too many women around him; she couldn't expect him to spend every day with her.
"No, Feimeng-jie, I came to play with you! If Young Master won't play with us, we'll find somewhere to play ourselves!" Hanxue still pouted, muttering under her breath, "Young Master is the worst; he ignores me."
*** *** ***
Sima Lie had just entered the hall when Hanxue and Hua Feimeng blocked his way.
"Greetings, Little...Little Master's Wife!" Sima Lie bowed his head, looking very reluctant.
"Hehe, no need for formalities." Han Xue was delighted to hear Sima Lie's address. After Sima Lie finished bowing, he wanted to leave, but after taking a few steps, Han Xue called him back.
On a whim, Han Xue had asked Sima Lie to be her follower. While Hua Ruoxu and Hua Tianxing strolled hand in hand through Jinling City, Han Xue, Hua Feimeng, and Sima Lie also wandered around the city. Sima Lie followed behind the two, complaining incessantly, looking miserable but helpless.
"Ah Lie, go buy some medicinal herbs for me. We'll head back first, we won't wait for you." Han Xue took out a list that she seemed to have prepared beforehand and handed it to Sima Lie, then pulled Hua Feimeng away with a giggle. She looked very happy now, seemingly quite satisfied with being someone's master's wife, especially having an older disciple at her beck and call.
Sima Lie had just bought the medicine and was about to leave when someone gently tapped his shoulder.
"Young Master Sima, is that you? Don't turn around, I have something to show you." A deep voice sounded behind him. Sima Lie was startled and tried to turn around, but found it was too late.
"Hold out your hand. Remember, if you want to see the owner of this item, you can't let that little girl named Hanxue who was with you just now live!" The voice was still deep, but the words sent a chill down Sima Lie's spine.
*** *** ***
Fragrant Restaurant.
"Little brother, I'm going back now. You have to finish the food on the table, or I'll be angry." Hua Tianxing stood up with a charming laugh.
"Sister, let me take you back." Hua Ruoxu seemed reluctant to part.
"No need, I'll go back myself. Be a good boy." Hua Tianxing chuckled, then quickly kissed Hua Ruoxu on the cheek and vanished while Hua Ruoxu was still stunned.
"Sister Lin, let's go back." Staring blankly in the direction Hua Tianxing had disappeared, Hua Ruoxu stood there for a long time before finally coming to her senses.
*** *** ***
Ximen Lin let out a soft "Eh!" as a familiar figure appeared in her sight.
"Ah Lie!" Ximen Lin called out, and Sima Lie turned around abruptly, seemingly startled.
"Ah, Master, what are you doing here?" Seeing Hua Ruoxu beside Ximen Lin, Sima Lie's expression became very unnatural.
"Ah Lie, what are you doing here?" Ximen Lin asked, her brows furrowed.
"My...my junior mistress asked me to buy some medicinal herbs for her." Sima Lie picked up the packets of medicine in his hand and answered with his head down.
"Junior mistress?" Hua Ruoxu was slightly taken aback and was about to ask a question.
"Alright, you should go back now." A smile appeared on Ximen Lin's face. Sima Lie responded and turned to leave hurriedly.

Seeing Sima Lie's retreating figure, Ximen Lin burst into laughter, the world seeming to lose its color. Hua Ruoxu was stunned again; he had never seen her laugh like that before. He realized she could be so beautiful when she smiled.
Ximen Lin suddenly noticed something was amiss. Not only Hua Ruoxu, but many others around her were looking at her with strange eyes. She quickly stopped laughing, her expression returning to its usual cool and aloof demeanor.
"Ruoxu, you must be wondering who this 'little master's wife' that A-Lie is talking about, right?" The two walked slowly side by side. This time, Ximen Lin held back her laughter, although the thought of Han Xue forcing Sima Lie to call her "master's wife" made her want to laugh, she still managed to suppress it with difficulty.
"Could it be Xiao Xue?" Hua Ruoxu said with a wry smile. In his guess, only Xiao Xue would likely ask someone to buy medicinal herbs, and Han Xue seemed increasingly willful; making Sima Lie call her "master's wife" was something only she could do.
"It seems you know Xiao Xue quite well," Ximen Lin smiled slightly.
"Xiaoxue has suffered a lot for me, but unfortunately, I still haven't been able to take good care of her." Hua Ruoxu sighed softly, a hint of guilt in his voice.
"Xiaoxue did all this just hoping you could pamper her a little more. But even if you don't care about her at all, I think she will still do anything she can for you, just like before." Ximen Lin said softly. "Don't worry, Xiaoxue won't blame you."
"Sister Lin, do you blame me?" Hua Ruoxu asked suddenly after a long silence.
"Although I miss those months at the bottom of the cliff, I still prefer my current life." Ximen Lin shook her head and said softly. She understood what Hua Ruoxu meant. Since coming out of the bottom of the cliff, Hua Ruoxu had hardly spent any real time with Ximen Lin, and their relationship had always been ambiguous. Hua Ruoxu trusted her a lot, even more than Hua Feimeng and the others, but in reality, their relationship wasn't very close, far less intimate than Hua Ruoxu's relationship with Hua Feimeng.
"Sister Lin, I'm so grateful for your help managing the Tianxing Alliance these past few days. Otherwise, the Tianxing Alliance might still be a disorganized mess," Hua Ruoxu said gratefully.
"Ruoxu, no matter what happens in the future, we're all family, you know?" Ximen Lin hesitated for a moment before speaking softly. Hua Ruoxu's heart skipped a beat, and he stared intently at Ximen Lin, only to find her expression as calm as ever, revealing no other emotion.
"We're home. Actually, everyone was very saddened by the passing of Zen Master Jueyuan, including Yu Feng. Don't be angry with her." Having reached the entrance of the Tianxing Alliance, Ximen Lin smiled slightly and said softly, "I'll go back to my room first. Go see Yu Feng; she must be very worried about you."
With that, Ximen Lin quickly walked inside, leaving Hua Ruoxu in a daze for a while.
*** *** ***
"Young Master!" Just as they passed through the corridor, a sweet and coquettish voice came from behind. Hua Ruoxu felt a sudden surge of inexplicable irritation, because he recognized the voice as belonging to Fei Xu. After two days of silence, she seemed to have finally lost her temper again.
A fragrant breeze wafted towards him, and the flying catkins flew straight at Hua Ruoxu. Hua Ruoxu lightly shifted his feet and dodged them.
"What do you want now?" Hua Ruoxu's tone was somewhat angry. Although he was reluctant to hit her, he also couldn't tolerate her unrestrained intimacy.
"Young Master, do you hate me that much?" Feixu's eyes were filled with tears, looking pitiful.
"I'm already being lenient by not kicking you out. What more do you want?" Hua Ruoxu said irritably, thinking about why he had come to this. If he had just let go and let Dai'er deal with her, he wouldn't have so much trouble now. He sighed inwardly. He really didn't know why, although he couldn't say he liked Feixu, he couldn't bring himself to be truly ruthless towards her when he thought of her confession before, whether it was real or not.
"Hanxue is a maid, and so am I. Why are you so good to her but don't care about me at all?" Feixu shouted angrily, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
"Xiaoxue is Xiaoxue, and you are you. Don't compare yourself to Xiaoxue!" Hua Ruoxu's expression turned cold. He brushed aside Feixu, who was blocking his way, and continued walking forward. After a few steps, he threw out another sentence, "Xiaoxue would never ask you such a question."
Looking at Hua Ruoxu's cold back, a vicious glint flashed in Feixu's eyes.
*** *** ***
Hua Yufeng paced back and forth in the bedroom, feeling somewhat uneasy. Several times she wanted to come out, but she always ended up at the door and then came back. In just one day, she and Hua Ruoxu had quarreled twice, more than in all the previous days combined. She couldn't help but feel regretful and worried.
"Feng'er." Familiar footsteps accompanied by a familiar call made her happy. She quickly turned around and rushed to the door.
"You're back!" Hua Yufeng rushed into Hua Ruoxu's arms, speaking softly and sweetly.
"My sister wanted me to stay with her, so I'm only back now," Hua Ruoxu gently embraced her, speaking softly. He wasn't actually angry with Hua Yufeng, but hearing her say they should be happy for Zen Master Jueyuan made him feel incredibly uncomfortable, which was why he ran away.
"Sister?" Hua Yufeng's expression changed, as if she wanted to say something but held back, though a hint of worry flickered in her eyes. "By the way, Junior Brother, Qingyue came looking for you just now, it seems she has something to discuss with you."
"Feng'er, I'll go see Sister Qing first." Hua Ruoxu actually had rather special feelings for Jiang Qingyue. When he was heartbroken over Hua Yuluan, Jiang Qingyue filled the void in his heart. However, due to various reasons, he now spent very little time with Jiang Qingyue, and the two seemed to have grown somewhat distant.
"Let me take you there. I just arranged accommodations for them," Hua Yufeng said gently, nodding. "If it weren't for Sister Lin's foresight in building a small attic, they'd probably be crammed together right now."
Ximen Lin had built a small attic in the backyard. It looked somewhat simple, but it was very elegant and suitable for girls. Xue Youyou and Jiang Qingyue were both arranged to live there.
"Go upstairs. Qingyue is on the left, and Youyou is on the right. Youyou's injuries are almost healed now; Xiaoxue just checked her out."
Hua Yufeng stopped at the foot of the attic. Hua Ruoxu nodded, his steps as he climbed the stairs seeming somewhat heavy.
*** *** ***
Hua Ruoxu and Jiang Qingyue embraced silently, not saying a word for a long, long time.
From their first meeting until now, they had experienced many changes. Now they could finally be together, something both to celebrate and to cherish.
"Sister Qing, are you used to it here?" Hua Ruoxu asked softly.
"You'll get used to it eventually, as long as you're here, Hua Lang," Jiang Qingyue said softly.
Hua Ruoxu fell silent again, only holding her delicate body even tighter.
"By the way, Sister Qing, what was it you wanted to talk to me about earlier?" Hua Ruoxu finally remembered.
"Hua Lang, there's something I've been wondering about, so I wanted to tell you." A hint of sadness appeared in Jiang Qingyue's eyes.
Hua Ruoxu listened intently, without interrupting.
“Father said the Love Sword was entrusted to him by a woman, but he couldn’t explain what she looked like, nor did he know who would accept the shipment. He only said that someone would come to pick it up when it reached Chang’an, but in reality, after I arrived in Chang’an with the Love Sword, no one came to pick it up. Not only that, but even now, no one has said that she was the one who escorted the Love Sword. The person who entrusted it to him seems to have vanished from the face of the earth, without any news.” Jiang Qingyue’s face showed a puzzled expression. “I still can’t understand why the person who entrusted the Love Sword to him didn’t come to pick it up.”
“Perhaps something happened to her.” Hua Ruoxu thought for a moment and said. Suddenly, a thought popped into his mind, and he added, “Sister Qing, I think Sister might know who it is. Wasn’t she inside the Love Sword the whole time?”
“If Sister Tianxing knew, why didn’t she tell you?” Jiang Qingyue pondered for a moment and said.
"Sister always seems so enigmatic to me. I think we should do this, Sister Qing, it's getting late tonight. Don't think too much about it. I'll ask her tomorrow, and then I'll know if she knows or not," Hua Ruoxu said after a slight hesitation.
"Hua Lang, stay tonight," Jiang Qingyue nodded, her cheeks suddenly flushed, her voice low. Looking
at the beautiful woman before him, Hua Ruoxu's heart gradually warmed. Finally, he lifted her up and slowly walked towards her boudoir. The summer morning light shone through the windowpane. Hua Ruoxu opened his eyes, gently embracing the soft body in his arms, gazing lovingly at the beauty in his embrace, a warmth and tenderness welling up in his heart. Seemingly sensing her lover's gaze, Jiang Qingyue shyly opened her beautiful eyes and smiled softly at Hua Ruoxu. Like a gentle wife, Jiang Qingyue began to carefully help Hua Ruoxu get up, dress, and wash, but in the midst of her busyness, she suddenly drifted into a daze. "Sister Qing, what's wrong? Are you unhappy?" Hua Ruoxu immediately sensed Jiang Qingyue's unusual behavior and asked softly. "Hua Lang, I thought of Xiaoyue, and Father and Brother." Jiang Qingyue said softly, her voice tinged with sadness, "Hua Lang, will you accompany me to pay respects to them in a few days?" "Sister Qing, I'll go with you after things in the martial world are settled." Hua Ruoxu nodded and said softly, "But, Xiaoyue is still alive, didn't you know, Sister Qing?" "Hua Lang, you, what did you say? You said Xiaoyue is still alive?" Jiang Qingyue suddenly grabbed Hua Ruoxu's hand, her voice trembling with surprise and excitement, her breathing becoming rapid. She stared intently at Hua Ruoxu, her beautiful eyes shining with fervent light. "About half a year ago, I met Xiaoyue in Chang'an," Hua Ruoxu nodded, his voice somewhat low. "However, at that time, Xiaoyue was already Nangong Feiyun's wife." Hua Ruoxu felt a pang of sadness and worry. Thinking of Nangong Feiyun's despicable actions against the Holy Maiden of the Divine Palace, it was clear he wasn't a virtuous man. Coupled with his somewhat enigmatic identity and the unreliable words Feixu had spoken, all of this was enough to make Hua Ruoxu worry about Jiang Xiaoyue. However, he found himself unable to do anything for her, primarily because the two seemed to have no connection. Even if he wanted to see her, he felt he had no legitimate reason. "Nangong Feiyun? How could Xiaoyue have married Nangong Feiyun?" Jiang Qingyue murmured, stunned, her expression somewhat dejected. Hua Ruoxu remained silent, unsure what to say. "Hua Lang, I want to see Xiaoyue," Jiang Qingyue suddenly said, raising her head after a long silence. “Sister Qing, if you want to go, then I’ll go with you,” Hua Ruoxu said after a moment’s hesitation. He had actually wanted to visit Jiang Xiaoyue for a while, but various reasons prevented him from doing so. “No, I’d rather not go,” Jiang Qingyue suddenly shook her head. “Given our current relationship with Nangong Feiyun, this isn’t a good time to go. I’m afraid Nangong Feiyun might make things difficult for you.” “Sister Qing, it’s alright, don’t worry. Nangong Feiyun can’t do anything to me,” Hua Ruoxu comforted her.

"No, let's go later." Jiang Qingyue shook her head firmly. She was only acting on impulse, but after a moment's thought, she realized it wasn't appropriate to see Nangong Feiyun now.
"Alright then, we'll go later." Hua Ruoxu sighed softly. "I'm going to the Ye family."
*** *** ***
After a quick breakfast in Jiang Qingyue's room, Hua Ruoxu got up to head to the Ye family.
"Hua Lang, I'll go with you," Jiang Qingyue said softly, following him out.
"Brother Hua, I want to go too!" Just as they left Jiang Qingyue's bedroom, Xue Youyou's sweet voice came from the other side. Hua Ruoxu looked over and saw that Xue Youyou had regained her former beauty, her complexion completely rosy.
"Youyou, you should rest for a few more days," Hua Ruoxu said softly.
"No, I want to go with you!" Xue Youyou buried her face in his chest, pouting and refusing to leave.
"Hua Lang, let Youyou come along," Jiang Qingyue whispered, trying to persuade him. The reason she wanted to go with Hua Ruoxu was because she was worried about his safety traveling alone to the Ye family. With Xue Youyou by his side, she felt much more at ease.
Hua Ruoxu nodded helplessly. Xue Youyou happily clung to Hua Ruoxu's arm, nestled close to him like a little bird.
"Ruoxu." They had only taken a few steps when Ximen Lin appeared before them.
"Sister Lin, I'm going to see Ye Bu'er one more time," Hua Ruoxu said, his voice tinged with bitterness and helplessness.
"I'll go too. Perhaps it's time for us to confront him," Ximen Lin said after a moment's thought. Hua Ruoxu nodded and remained silent.
**** *** ***
The Ye family. The headquarters of the Justice League.
Hua Ruoxu faced no difficulties this time. Someone immediately went in to report. Perhaps nowadays, few people wanted to offend Hua Ruoxu for no reason.
"Ruoxu, have you noticed that the Justice League disciples at the door are no longer from the original seven factions?" Ximen Lin's voice transmitted to Hua Ruoxu. Upon closer inspection, Hua Ruoxu indeed saw two completely unfamiliar faces at the door, though he hadn't noticed them before. "
Young Master Hua, please follow me. The Alliance Leader invites you inside." A moment later, a young man of about thirty years old hurried out. He was broad-shouldered and had a rather heroic air, but his face was also completely unfamiliar.
Hua Ruoxu nodded and followed the man inside.
"Young Master Hua seems to be in high spirits, bringing your beautiful wives to my humble abode. You've certainly added to the charm of this old man's place." Ye Bu'er's hearty laughter rang out. He had already come out to greet them as soon as they arrived at his residence. He seemed to be in a very good mood, and was quite pleased to see Hua Ruoxu. Hua Ruoxu couldn't help but frown slightly.
Hearing Ye Bu'er refer to her as Hua Ruoxu's wife, Ximen Lin didn't object, but a fleeting blush crossed her face.
“Mr. Ye, I’m not beating around the bush today,” Hua Ruoxu said calmly. “I only want to ask you one question: what will it take for you to let go?”
Ye Bu’er was slightly taken aback, a look of surprise on his face.
“I don’t quite understand what you mean, Young
Master Hua,” Ye Bu’er said with an apologetic smile. “Ten years ago, there was a man named Yi Ye in Jinling. I wonder if you know him, Mr. Ye?” Hua Ruoxu snorted softly.
Ye Bu’er’s expression changed abruptly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, but it disappeared quickly.
“Of course I know him, because I was called Yi Ye ten years ago. I wonder if Young Master Hua is satisfied with this answer?” Ye Bu’er said with a slight smile.
This time it was Hua Ruoxu’s turn to be surprised. He never expected Ye Bu’er to admit so readily that he was Yi Ye.
“More than ten years ago, one night, Mr. Ye went to see my master, the South Sea Divine Nun. I wonder if you remember her?” Ximen Lin interjected from the side.
“Miss Ximen, my Wuying is a disciple of the South Sea Divine Nun. It seems perfectly normal for me to go and meet her,” Ye Bu'er chuckled softly, which was tantamount to admitting it.
“Master has already committed suicide for you. Aren’t you satisfied?” Hua Ruoxu’s voice turned cold, and his eyes suddenly became sharp. “I’ve come today only to ask you one last time. If you really want to continue, then I will have no choice but to follow Master’s last words.”
“Young Master Hua, you’re too kind. I only want to do my part for the justice of the martial world. Does Young Master Hua think this is wrong?” Ye Bu'er smiled faintly. “I also feel very sad about the death of Zen Master Jueyuan, but it seems to have nothing to do with me. However, I truly admire Young Master Hua’s extensive information.”
“It seems you really intend to go your own way,” Hua Ruoxu said coldly.
"Young Master Hua has his own things to do, and I have my own things to do. Young Master Hua's two wives are ruthless killers, causing immense suffering. I also want to advise you to give up your relationship with them, but I doubt you would agree," Ye Bu'er slowly turned around, his back to the group, and leisurely uttered his last words, "Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you. Young Master Hua, please leave. I will not
see you off." "If it weren't for my master's sake, I wouldn't have said so much to you. I think you understand what I mean," Hua Ruoxu said, somewhat annoyed. "You'd better think things through. Farewell."
Hua Ruoxu's feelings were actually quite complex. He was almost certain that Ye Bu'er was his master's son, and in a way, his senior brother. Although Zen Master Jueyuan had ordered him to eliminate Ye Bu'er's influence, in his view, Ye Bu'er was, after all, his master's descendant. He still hoped Ye Bu'er could withdraw as soon as possible, even though he knew the hope was slim. He still wanted to try. However, the result disappointed him, yet it was also within his expectations.

Before they even stepped out of the Ye family's gate, the sounds of fierce fighting suddenly erupted from inside. Hua Ruoxu paused, startled.
"Senior Sister, help me!" A white figure rushed out, lunging towards Hua Ruoxu and the others, calling out urgently.
Hua Ruoxu's heart skipped a beat; he recognized the person—Ye Wuying, Ye Bu'er's daughter. She looked disheveled, her hair loose, her clothes relatively tidy, but her face was clearly haggard.
"Senior Sister, Young Master Hua, help me, take me away!" Ye Wuying suddenly lunged between Hua Ruoxu and Ximen Lin, collapsing onto Ximen Lin and fainting. Ximen Lin was startled and quickly caught her.
"Miss Ximen, please return my daughter to me." Ye Bu'er's voice came from inside, and he appeared before them.
"I'll take my junior sister to catch up; that shouldn't be a problem, right?" Ximen Lin chuckled softly.
"Wu Ying is my daughter. She needs my permission to go anywhere," Ye Bu'er sneered.
"Since my junior sister has asked me for help, I, as her senior sister, naturally can't ignore it. Excuse me, we'll take our leave now," Ximen Lin said with a faint smile, her body flashing as she suddenly lunged towards the door.
"Go back!" Hua Ruoxu shouted, her sword flashing as she slashed behind her, blocking not only Ye Bu'er's advance but also those trying to pursue.
Xue Youyou and Jiang Qingyue shouted simultaneously, attacking at the same time. Jiang Qingyue forced back the disciples at the door with her sword, while Xue Youyou easily knocked them away with a palm strike. Their coordination was flawless. Ximen Lin giggled, carrying Ye Wu Ying away swiftly. Xue Youyou, Jiang Qingyue, and Hua Ruoxu followed closely behind. The Ye family could only watch helplessly as Ye Wu Ying was taken away by the group.
*** *** ***
"Xiaoxue, how is she?" Looking at Ye Wuying, who was still unconscious, Hua Ruoxu frowned and asked Hanxue, who had just examined Ye Wuying.
"She must have been suffering from mental anguish for a long time, leading to insomnia, loss of appetite, and weakness. Before, because her nerves were always on edge, she wasn't too badly affected, but today, seeing you all, young master, probably relaxed her mind, so she fainted. So, there's nothing seriously wrong. She'll wake up soon, and after some rest, she'll be fine," Hanxue said after thinking for a moment.
Hua Ruoxu nodded, but a knot formed in his heart. How could Ye Wuying be like this? Logically speaking, she was Ye Bu'er's daughter; there was no reason for her to ask Ximen Lin and him for help.
"Young master." While Hua Ruoxu was deep in thought, Hanxue looked at him with pitiful eyes. Seeing that Hua Ruoxu didn't seem to be paying attention to her, she finally couldn't help but call out to him sweetly.
"Xiaoxue, what's wrong?" Hua Ruoxu came back to his senses.
"Young Master, she's alright now. Will you play with me?" Hanxue looked at Hua Ruoxu with expectant eyes.
"Ruoxu, you stay with Xiaoxue for now. I can watch over things here." Before Hua Ruoxu could answer, Ximen Lin interjected.
"Xiaoxue, let's go out." Hua Ruoxu nodded, and Hanxue's face lit up with joy. She hugged Hua Ruoxu's arm, looking blissfully happy.
"Alliance Leader, Ye Bu'er is here. He says he wants to see you." Just as they stepped out the door, Zhao Changkong rushed over.
"Let's go see him." Hua Ruoxu nodded and took Hanxue's hand, leading her to the hall.
In the hall, Ye Bu'er's face was gloomy. Hua Yufeng sat quietly in the hall, while Xue Youyou, Hua Feimeng, and Jiang Qingyue were whispering to each other, occasionally letting out giggles, completely ignoring Ye Bu'er's presence. Zhou Changfeng, Zheng Yunfan, and Huimin glared at Ye Bu'er with hostility, secretly on guard. Wuchen, however, seemed carefree, standing by as if it were none of his business. Hua Feihua and Fang Xia were not present; it was unclear whether they had gone out drinking early that morning.
"If Mr. Ye has come to demand someone, I can only say I regret that Miss Ye is not yet awake. We will wait until she wakes up and then see if she is willing to go back with Mr. Ye," Hua Ruoxu's voice was languid.
"Young Master Hua misunderstands. I am not here to demand someone, but to discuss a deal with you," Ye Bu'er suddenly smiled. "We are not on

the

same page, and besides, I, Hua Ruoxu, am not a businessman. It seems there is no business between us," Hua Ruoxu said calmly, outwardly indifferent, but inwardly his mind was racing, trying to figure out Ye Bu'er's true intentions.
“Even those who aren’t businessmen can do business occasionally,” Ye Bu’er smiled slightly. “Does Young Master Hua lack even the courage to discuss business?”
“You don’t want me to announce in front of so many people that you’re my junior brother, do you?” Hua Ruoxu heard Ye Bu’er’s voice transmission simultaneously. Hua Ruoxu was greatly shocked; Ye Bu’er’s words were tantamount to admitting that he was the son of Zen Master Jueyuan.
“That’s right. Since Master Ye wants to discuss business, if I don’t give Master Ye this opportunity, it would seem that I’m being petty.” Hua Ruoxu suddenly changed his tone, surprising everyone. However, Hua Ruoxu knew his own predicament; he naturally couldn’t let the relationship between Zen Master Jueyuan and Ye Bu’er be made public.
“Master Ye, please come with me,” Hua Ruoxu continued, then lowered his head. “Xiaoxue, you stay here with Feng’er and the others for a while.”
A faint smile appeared on Ye Bu’er’s face; the development of events was within his expectations.
Hua Ruoxu led Ye Bu'er to a quiet room in the backyard, then turned around and stared coldly at Ye Bu'er with a slightly angry look.
"Just say what tricks you're up to," Hua Ruoxu said after a moment of silence, taking a deep breath.
"It's simple, you help me unify the martial arts world," Ye Bu'er smiled slightly, his tone calm.
"Don't you think that's wishful thinking?" Hua Ruoxu seemed both amused and annoyed. "Why should I help you? And what makes you think you can unify the martial arts world?"
"Since you've investigated so thoroughly, you should know what I'm relying on. I'm your master's only son in this world, which means I'm your senior brother. As your senior brother, it's perfectly reasonable for me to ask you to do something, isn't it?" Ye Bu'er maintained his faint smile, seemingly confident of everything.
"As for unifying the martial arts world, assuming you and your Heavenly Star Alliance remain uninvolved, I'm at least 80% confident. If you're willing to help me, I'm absolutely certain that the martial arts world will be under our absolute control." Ye Bu'er's tone was arrogant and extremely confident.
"Now I want to ask you a question: Did you force Master to his death?" Hua Ruoxu hadn't expected Ye Bu'er to actually use this identity to indirectly blackmail him, and he felt an urge to beat Ye Bu'er up, but he knew now wasn't the time. He took another deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and asked in a deep voice.
"Do you think I needed to force him to his death? If he were still alive, it would only benefit me, not harm me," Ye Bu'er said calmly. "It's just that he couldn't think straight."
"Is that so? If you hadn't made any excessive demands, would Master have committed suicide?" Hua Ruoxu said bitterly.
"You're wrong. At least before he died, I didn't make any demands on him," Ye Bu'er said with a calm smile. "If he hadn't died, he could still have remained the number one martial artist in the world. Once I unified the martial world, he could have become the supreme ruler of the martial world, able to have whatever he wanted. It's just a pity he didn't want to enjoy it."
"Don't assume everyone is like you!" Hua Ruoxu said coldly. "If it weren't for you, Master would never have committed suicide, and he wouldn't have taken me as his disciple before his death, asking me to clean up his family's mess!" "
He's getting more and more confused as he gets older. Sigh, it's normal for him to be confused as he gets older, but you're so young, Junior Brother, you won't be as confused as him, will you?" Ye Bu'er shook his head and sighed. "Do you think it was worth it for him all these years? He had unparalleled martial arts skills and a respected status, but what did he gain besides that?"
"Since he had the ability to live a more comfortable life, why settle for a mundane existence? What do you think, Junior Brother?" Ye Bu'er continued, giving Hua Ruoxu almost no chance to think.
"You don't need to say anything more. I will abide by Master's last words. You'd better disband the forces you've been secretly cultivating right now, or don't blame me for being impolite," Hua Ruoxu said coldly. "

Junior brother, oh junior brother, I really want to do great things with you. As long as you're willing, this martial world will be ours, and it will be yours in the future. If you don't believe me, I can betroth Wu Ying to you. I only have one daughter, Wu Ying, and everything I have will naturally be given to her. As my son-in-law, all of this will naturally be yours. Don't you believe my sincerity?" Ye Bu'er sighed softly. He had really gone all out for Hua Ruoxu, even sacrificing his precious daughter.
"For your ambition, you can disregard even your own daughter, so naturally you can disregard your master's life and death," Hua Ruoxu said coldly. "Ye Bu'er, I can tell you clearly now, don't even think I'll help you. And if you continue to be so stubborn, I will fulfill my promise to our master!"
"Junior brother, are you really unwilling to help me? That's a real pity," Ye Bu'er said with regret. "However, junior brother, you don't need to decide so quickly. I'll give you enough time to consider. I'll take my leave now."
"Oh, right, I suppose Junior Brother wouldn't want your respected master to be disgraced after death, would he? Hahaha." Ye Bu'er turned and took two steps, then stopped, saying this casually before laughing wildly and striding away.
*** *** ***
Hundreds of miles outside Jinling City, two peerless beauties embraced tightly.
"Senior Sister, I must go. I need to find Martial Aunt; she's our last hope," the girl in white palace attire said softly.
"Junior Sister, be careful. The Immortal Palace and the Demon Palace won't let us off so easily," another girl in white, veiled, said gently.
These two girls were naturally Gong Yaqian, the Palace Master of the Divine Palace, and the mysterious Holy Maiden of the Divine Palace.
"Senior Sister, don't worry, I won't confront them head-on. If I just want to escape, they can't do anything to me." Gong Yaqian thought for a moment and then added, "Senior Sister, you must be careful too."
"Yes, Junior Sister, don't worry, I'll go home for a bit, and then I'll come down the mountain again." The Holy Maiden nodded. "If Martial Uncle is willing to help us, you must wait for me to bring the disciples of the sect, understand? Don't act rashly; we have no strength left to expend."
"Take care!" The two said these two words at the same time, released their embrace, and suddenly turned around and rushed off in different directions.
*** *** ***
Hua Ruoxu silently locked himself in his study. Even when Hanxue ran in, he chased her out. Hanxue saw Hua Ruoxu's somewhat unpleasant face and didn't dare to say anything. She could only stand outside the door with a wronged expression, staring blankly at the closed door.
From noon until evening, Hua Ruoxu didn't come out, while Hanxue stood there blankly, staring at the door, as if trying to see through the wooden planks to her beloved young master.
Night slowly fell, and Hua Ruoxu finally emerged, only to find Hanxue leaning against the door, looking drowsy.
"Young Master, you're out!" Hanxue woke up with a start as soon as Hua Ruoxu appeared, happily throwing herself at him, her displeasure at being kicked out at noon seemingly forgotten.
"Xiaoxue, why are you still here?" Hua Ruoxu felt a wave of helplessness wash over him.
"Young Master didn't want Xiaoxue to stay inside with him, so of course Xiaoxue can only stay here." Hanxue pouted, her tone revealing neither her resentment nor her deep affection for Hua Ruoxu.
"Let's go, let's go to the main hall." Hua Ruoxu sighed softly, his mind unusually calm.
"Mmm." Hanxue responded happily, hugging Hua Ruoxu's arm. With Hua Ruoxu half-carrying and half-dragging her, the two arrived at the hall. As Hua Ruoxu expected, everyone was gathered there, their faces still filled with worry. Seeing Hua Ruoxu emerge, everyone's spirits lifted.
"Feng'er, Sister Lin, I have some things to discuss with you." Hua Ruoxu slowly glanced at everyone, who all looked at him expectantly, seemingly waiting for him to say something. Everyone knew that Ye Bu'er had come today, saying he wanted to discuss a business deal with Hua Ruoxu. No one knew what Ye Bu'er and Hua Ruoxu discussed; all that was known was that after Ye Bu'er left, Hua Ruoxu locked himself in his room and refused to see anyone.
"Young Master, I can't go!" Hanxue looked at Hua Ruoxu pitifully.
"Xiaoxue, I'll come and keep you company later." Hua Ruoxu gently stroked Hanxue's hair and said softly. Han Xue nodded somewhat aggrievedly, watching Hua Ruoxu and the other two disappear from the hall.
*** *** ***
In Ximen Lin's room.
"Sister Lin, has Ye Wuying woken up?" Hua Ruoxu asked after a moment's thought.
"She's awake, but she hasn't said anything. She just begged me to let her stay here." Ximen Lin sighed softly. "Something must have happened to her, but it seems she still has a knot in her heart. If that knot isn't untied, she probably won't tell us what she knows." "
Ye Bu'er admitted that he is Master's son and clearly stated his ambition: he wants to unify the martial arts world." Hua Ruoxu took a few steps slowly, his deep eyes gazing at the dark night sky outside the window, a fleeting look of confusion crossing his eyes. "He wants me to help him."
"Feng'er, Sister Lin, I've decided. I'll compromise with Ye Bu'er for now." Hua Ruoxu then said something that made the two women freeze in shock.
"Ruoxu, are you really sure?" Ximen Lin sighed softly.
“Sister Lin, I have no other choice,” Hua Ruoxu said softly. “I can’t let Master be disgraced after his death, and I don’t want him to die without peace of mind.”
“How much time did Ye Bu’er give you to answer him?” Hua Yufeng asked, picking up the conversation.
“He didn’t say, but I think we can wait a few days and make some preparations first.” Hua Ruoxu shook her head. “Obviously, he probably knows I won’t genuinely help him, so I think he might want me to agree to some other things, but I don’t know what they are yet.”
“Actually, in my opinion, Ye Bu’er’s biggest goal is to prevent us from opposing him. Once he achieves that goal, whether you help him or not is no longer important to him.” Hua Yufeng thought for a moment and said, “Ye Bu’er has been scheming for so many years, and I think the strength he has secretly cultivated should already be enough to contend for supremacy in the martial arts world.”
“Perhaps, but I think if I announce that I want to cooperate with Ye Bu’er, I’m afraid no one will agree, and I can’t explain the real reason to them.” Hua Ruoxu gave a bitter smile.
"Ruoxu, don't worry too much. Let's think about it some more; perhaps there's a better solution," Ximen Lin comforted Hua Ruoxu. Hua Yufeng frowned, lost in thought.
*** *** ***
After leaving Ximen Lin's place, Hua Ruoxu saw a slender, petite figure in the distance.
"Xiaoxue." Hua Ruoxu walked quickly over, and upon seeing him, Hanxue's face lit up with a smile.
"Young Master." Hanxue called softly, opening her arms and rushing towards him, but before she could get close to Hua Ruoxu, she suddenly collapsed to the ground.
"Xiaoxue!" Hua Ruoxu was startled and quickly caught her delicate body.
Upon closer inspection, Hua Ruoxu breathed a slight sigh of relief; Hanxue's breathing was even, and she had already fallen asleep. Hua Ruoxu felt a mixture of amusement and unease, but a sense of unease crept into his heart: to fall asleep at a time like this was clearly abnormal.
He gently cradled Hanxue's soft body, as if holding an incomparably precious treasure—in fact, he truly was holding a priceless jewel.
"Little Xue, Little Xue, when will I be able to repay your kindness?" Hua Ruoxu sighed inwardly. He knew he could never repay this debt of love in this lifetime. It wasn't just Han Xue, but also the deep affection of other women he loved and who loved him—a debt he could never repay.
Hua Ruoxu lay quietly on the bed, Han Xue still fast asleep in his arms. His mind was filled with chaotic thoughts; he found himself in a dilemma. If he obeyed Zen Master Jueyuan's dying wish but tried to eliminate Ye Bu'er and his forces, Ye Bu'er might expose Zen Master Jueyuan's past deeds. Moreover, from Hua Ruoxu's perspective, Ye Bu'er was, after all, Zen Master Jueyuan's only son. For Zen Master Jueyuan's sake, it wasn't easy for him to take action against Ye Bu'er. But if he truly ignored Ye Bu'er's actions or even helped him, would Zen Master Jueyuan be able to rest in peace in the afterlife? And who should he hold accountable for the death of Zen Master Jueyuan?

End of Volume 8, "The Cold Sword".

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