Love and Sword [Complete] - 23

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Volume Nine: Deep Affection. Synopsis:

Hua Ruoxu, forced into a corner, feigns compliance with Ye Bu'er while secretly investigating Ye Bu'er's hidden power. Ye Bu'er outwardly offers Hua Ruoxu numerous benefits, even going so far as to betroth Ye Wuying to him, while simultaneously weakening Hua Ruoxu's strength, with Han Xue as his primary target. Surrounded by treacherous enemies, Han Xue is in grave danger…
The last remaining force of the Divine Palace enters the martial world with overwhelming force…
Jiang Xiaoyue becomes a bargaining chip for Nangong Feiyun, whose true identity is gradually revealed…
The feud between Ximen Lin and the Demon Palace is resolved, leaving viewers deeply moved… Absurd...

Volume Nine, Deep Affection, Chapter One: A Beautiful Woman's Heart.

A piece of gossip is spreading rapidly in Jinling City: it's said that the Heavenly Star Alliance and the Justice League will form a marriage alliance, with the Alliance Leader, the eldest daughter of the Ye family of Jinling, and the closed-door disciple of the South Sea Divine Nun, Ye Wuying, to marry Hua Ruoxu. It's also said that Ye Wuying has already gone to the Heavenly Star Alliance. Some claim to have personally witnessed Ye Wuying and Hua Ruoxu being very affectionate, while others say that Hua Yuluan, the usually extremely jealous eldest daughter
of Mount Hua, has surprisingly been open-minded and agreed to let Hua Ruoxu marry Ye Wuying soon, even granting her the status of his principal wife. Whether the news is true or false is unknown, but it quickly spread throughout Jinling City. As the saying goes, three men can make a tiger, and even falsehoods become truth. And indeed, Ye Wuying is currently in the Heavenly Star Alliance.
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Ye Wuying now spends almost all her time in Ximen Lin's room; perhaps subconsciously, Ximen Lin is her only last resort. Although Ximen Lin still didn't understand what had happened to Ye Wuying, she did realize that Ye Wuying and Ye Bu'er were not on the same path. Perhaps this was why Ye Wuying was in this state, because no matter what, Ye Bu'er was her father.
Ximen Lin left the room, leaving Ye Wuying alone. After all, Ximen Lin had other matters to attend to and couldn't stay with her indefinitely.
Ye Wuying sat blankly with her back to the door, clearly distracted, as Hua Ruoxu had already approached her from behind, yet she seemed completely unaware.
"Miss Ye," Hua Ruoxu called out helplessly.
"Ah, Young Master Hua, you, when did you come in?" Ye Wuying exclaimed suddenly, standing up and turning around to look at Hua Ruoxu somewhat awkwardly.
"Just came in. Is Miss Ye feeling better?" Hua Ruoxu looked at Ye Wuying's haggard face, sighing inwardly, a slight feeling of sympathy rising within him.
"Much better, thank you for your concern, Young Master Hua. I'm so sorry to have bothered you these past few days," Ye Wuying said softly, her voice much calmer, and her awkwardness had disappeared. After all, she was a disciple of the South Sea Divine Nun, and she quickly regained her composure.
"Miss Ye, there's something I shouldn't ask, but I still want to," Hua Ruoxu pondered for a moment, "Do you think your father cares about you?"
"Young Master Hua, why would you ask that? Of course my father cares about me," Ye Wuying forced a smile, but a fleeting look of pain flashed in her eyes.
"If he really cared about you, would you not want to go back? If your father really cared about you, would he disregard your happiness and arbitrarily decide your life's destiny?" Hua Ruoxu looked at Ye Wuying, feeling a surge of anger at her lack of self-control. He had just received news that it was all over Jinling City that he was about to marry Ye Wuying. Recalling what Ye Bu'er had said two days ago, he was almost certain that Ye Bu'er was behind it all.
"I don't understand what Young Master Hua means. Is this related to my marriage?" Ye Wuying's delicate body trembled slightly as she spoke softly, a hint of confusion appearing in her eyes.
"Miss Ye, you haven't gone out all day, have you? No wonder you don't know." Hua Ruoxu sighed softly. "If you go outside now, you'll know that the entire city of Jinling is talking about your marriage."
"Is that so? So I'm getting married soon. But I don't know who my husband is. Young Master Hua, could you tell me?" Ye Wuying murmured. Her reaction was completely unexpected; she showed absolutely no reaction. Hua Ruoxu began to wonder if she had become numb. However, the fact that she still wanted to find out who her future husband was meant that she wasn't completely numb.
Hua Ruoxu almost blurted out that it was himself, but he held back. He found himself unable to speak.
"Miss Ye, why don't you go out and ask yourself?" After hesitating for a long time, Hua Ruoxu finally sighed, turned around, and prepared to leave. He didn't want to face the embarrassment of revealing the truth.
"Ruoxu, let me tell Wuying." Ximen Lin's voice came from the doorway. Hua Ruoxu nodded quickly. Ximen Lin was nothing short of his savior, appearing at just the right moment.
Hua Ruoxu didn't know what Ximen Lin said to Ye Wuying, because as soon as Ximen Lin left, Hua Ruoxu hurriedly went to his study. He was feeling somewhat annoyed, and had just sat down in his room when he heard soft footsteps at the door.
"Young Master." Feixu called softly. Seeing her appear, Hua Ruoxu immediately felt a headache coming on.
"What do you want now?" Hua Ruoxu sighed helplessly. He was already annoyed enough, and seeing Feixu only made him more annoyed.
Actually, Feixu's current appearance was clearly deliberately enhanced. Although she wasn't necessarily much prettier than before, she had lost some of her girlish naiveté and gained more mature charm.
"Young Master, I just want to keep you company." Feixu said sweetly, walking behind Hua Ruoxu and wrapping her arms around his neck. She looked unusually gentle. Hua Ruoxu frowned; his intuition told him something was wrong with Fei Xu.
"I want to think about things quietly by myself," Hua Ruoxu thought, "I should be thankful you don't bother me.
" "Young Master, are you really going to marry Ye Wuying?" Fei Xu seemed oblivious to Hua Ruoxu's words, showing no intention of leaving.
"What nonsense are you spouting? Alright, stop asking and get out!" Hua Ruoxu said irritably. He was already troubled by this matter, and Fei Xu had to come and ask.
"Young Master, when you marry Ye Wuying, will you marry me too?" Fei Xu moved from behind to the front, sat on Hua Ruoxu's lap, and whispered in his ear.
A fragrant scent wafted over, and a curvaceous body wriggled restlessly in his arms. Coupled with that alluring tone, Hua Ruoxu's heart raced slightly, and he quickly pushed Fei Xu away forcefully.
"I don't know what you're thinking about all day!" Hua Ruoxu said angrily, glaring at Fei Xu.
"I don't understand what you men are thinking!" Fei Xu suddenly shouted at Hua Ruoxu with a resentful expression. "You have so many women, why can't you have one more? If you don't like me, then don't rescue me from Miss's clutches! I may not be as pretty as Miss, but I'm not bad either!"
"Before, you secretly took care of me and protected me, and I was very grateful. Even though you later betrayed me and Dai'er, since neither Dai'er nor I are in any danger, I don't want to pursue it further. That's why I brought you away from Dai'er." Hua Ruoxu shook his head and said slowly, "Although I, Hua Ruoxu, can't be considered devoted, I won't fall in love with every woman I meet. I won't like someone just because of her beauty. It's undeniable that you are very beautiful, but your beauty has nothing to do with me, Hua Ruoxu."
"You're lying to me! I don't believe it, I don't believe it!" Fei Xu murmured. "I know you're a coward. You're afraid that Miss will ignore you because of me. Hua Ruoxu, you're a hypocrite!" In the end, Fei Xu shouted almost hoarsely.
"Think what you want," Hua Ruoxu said calmly. "Since you like it here, then stay. I'm leaving now." He turned and strode out. For some reason, he found himself somewhat afraid to see Feixu; it was better to stay away from her.
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"Sister Lin, what was Ye Wuying's reaction?" In Hua Yufeng's room, both Ximen Lin and Hua Yufeng had furrowed brows.
"Her reaction is very abnormal. She just nodded when she heard about it, as if it had nothing to do with her." Ximen Lin sighed softly. "Her mental state is very poor. I don't think we can count on her to help us at the moment."
"Sister Lin, my junior brother has always been concerned about Zen Master Jueyuan's reputation, and given the relationship between Ye Bu'er and Zen Master Jueyuan, he always seems hesitant in dealing with Ye Bu'er. If this continues, it won't be good for him or the entire Tianxing Alliance." Hua Yufeng's tone was somewhat worried. "Actually, it's not that I don't have a solution, but I don't know if I should use it. I'm afraid, I'm afraid that after I use it, he will never speak to me again."
"What method?" Ximen Lin asked, slightly taken aback.

“When the secret is no longer a secret, Ye Bu’er will no longer have the power to threaten Junior Brother, and Junior Brother will not need to worry about damaging Zen Master Jueyuan’s reputation,” Hua Yufeng said softly. “As long as we expose the matter between Zen Master Jueyuan and the South Sea Divine Nun, Junior Brother can act freely without any scruples.”
“This, Yufeng, should we discuss this with Ruoxu?” Ximen Lin asked after a moment’s thought.
“No, we can’t. If we discuss it with him, he definitely won’t agree. We can’t let him know anything before this is done. Only when it’s a done deal will he have no way to object.” Hua Yufeng shook her head and said, “But I’m a little worried. I’m afraid he won’t forgive me.”
“If we can publicize this matter while trying to protect the reputation of Zen Master Jueyuan and my master, I think Ruoxu shouldn’t blame us.” Ximen Lin thought for a moment and said, “Actually, as the saying goes, there are no secrets that stay hidden forever. This matter will be exposed one day. Rather than letting Ruoxu be controlled by Ye Bu’er now, it’s better for us to expose it sooner.”
“Actually, I’ve already planned it. As long as everything goes smoothly, not only will it not affect Zen Master Jueyuan’s reputation, but I can also make it impossible for Ye Bu’er to admit that he is Zen Master Jueyuan’s son.” Hua Yufeng’s face showed a confident look, but only for a moment. Immediately, her face was filled with worry again. “But nothing in this world can be said to be 100% certain. I’m still a little worried.”
“Yu Feng, you’re doing this for Ruo Xu’s own good, aren’t you?” Xi Men Lin smiled gently. “As long as you believe it’s right, as long as you’re truly doing it for him, even if the final result isn’t what you imagine, don’t worry. I think Ruo Xu isn’t unreasonable, and he certainly won’t blame you. Just in case,” Xi Men Lin paused,
“just in case Ruo Xu really ignores you because of this, then I’ll stay with you.” Xi Men Lin said firmly.
“Sister Lin, you…” Hua Yu Feng hesitated.
“Actually, I never thought about marrying him like you, but I never thought about leaving him either.” Xi Men Lin smiled faintly and said softly, “However, if he blames you for this, then I’ll have no choice but to leave him.”
“Sister Lin, with your words, even if he really doesn’t want me anymore, I’ll still do it.” Hua Yu Feng looked at Xi Men Lin gratefully and said softly.
“Actually, we’re all doing this for the same man.” Xi Men Lin sighed softly.
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In a range of mountains, amidst lush forests, a secluded corner of a building peeks out.
It's incredibly quiet here; aside from the occasional birdsong, almost no other sound can be heard.
A stunningly beautiful girl in white suddenly appears in the mountains. She adjusts her bearings, then suddenly spots the exposed corner of the building, her face lighting up with joy. She leaps up and rushes towards it.
"Goddess Nunnery." Three elegant characters, clearly written by a woman.
The girl in white stares, somewhat mesmerized, at the simple and ordinary-looking nunnery. She stands there for a long, long time, but doesn't enter.
"Gong Yaqian, the fifth generation head of the Divine Palace, has come to pay her respects!" A clear, melodious voice slowly emerges from the girl in white, followed by silence.
"The one who was meant to come has finally come." A soft voice drifts out, incredibly beautiful and with a particularly alluring quality. A beautiful woman appeared silently at the door. Her true age was impossible to discern; she seemed very young, only in her early twenties, yet she exuded a mature charm, making her appear older than she was. Dressed in simple white robes, she was dressed as a nun, but her long hair flowed freely, suggesting she wasn't truly a nun. However, looking at her beautiful face and slender figure, if she were, one might feel sorry for her.
"Yaqian greets Martial Aunt." Gong Yaqian paused slightly, then gracefully bowed.
"No need for such formalities." The nun in white sighed softly, a hint of sadness in her eyes, her voice suddenly becoming unusually low. "Senior Sister... has she passed away?"
"Please, Martial Aunt, uphold justice for Yaqian!" Gong Yaqian bowed again gracefully.
"Senior Sister, oh Senior Sister, why didn't you listen to me back then?" the nun murmured, her voice filled with sorrow and helplessness.

Volume Nine, Chapter Two: Secretly Helping Her Lover.

Just after dinner, Xue Youyou, ignoring the strange looks from others and Hanxue's displeased expression, dragged Hua Ruoxu straight to her room.
"Youyou, is something wrong?" Hua Ruoxu asked, somewhat surprised.
"Brother Hua, Youyou misses you. Will you stay with me tonight?" Xue Youyou's voice was incredibly sweet, carrying a strange allure. Hua Ruoxu's heart warmed slightly; Xue Youyou had always been very tempting to him, and he had almost no self-control in her presence.
Suddenly, Xue Youyou released Hua Ruoxu's hand, and with a graceful spin, her emerald green dress slowly disappeared from her body. Hua Ruoxu's breath caught in his throat, becoming slightly rapid. Xue Youyou's naked body writhed before him, striking incredibly seductive poses, and a raging fire began to burn fiercely in Hua Ruoxu's heart.
"Brother Hua, come here." Xue Youyou's words finally ignited Hua Ruoxu's desire. A low growl escaped his throat as he pounced on her, fiercely embracing her body and passionately kissing and kneading her smooth, jade-like skin.
Hua Ruoxu impatiently entered Xue Youyou's body, roughly ravaging every inch of her flesh. His eyes were bloodshot, and he felt no pity whatsoever, only the desire to possess the alluring, beautiful body beneath him.
Xue Youyou let out a series of captivating moans, her flushed face showing a hint of pain, as if she could barely bear her lover's repeated penetrations.
Outside the door, three stunningly beautiful women, their cheeks flushed, listened to the commotion inside.
"Yu Feng, is this really necessary?" Jiang Qingyue asked, her face red and somewhat embarrassed.
“This is probably the first time Youyou has used this kind of seductive technique. She probably doesn’t even know how powerful it is. Junior Brother is almost going crazy now. Youyou probably can’t handle it alone. Qingyue, you and Feimeng go in and keep him company.” Hua Yufeng’s face was also flushed. Hearing the soul-stirring moans and panting from inside, how could a virgin like her bear it?
“Yufeng, why don’t you come too?” Hua Feimeng said with a grin. She seemed to have a thicker skin and looked much calmer than Jiang Qingyue and Hua Yufeng.
"I still have things to do. Remember, no matter what, don't let him leave this room for three days, and don't let any outsiders in. I'll have Sister Lin keep watch outside. You just need to keep him occupied." Hua Yufeng blushed slightly, shook her head, and said, her tone becoming somewhat serious at the end.
"Yufeng, don't worry, I think with Youyou and us here, there shouldn't be any problems." Jiang Qingyue nodded and said softly.
For three days, Hua Ruoxu slept with the three women, indulging in unrestrained passion. Meanwhile, a subtle change was taking place outside.
It is said that Zen Master Jueyuan was a handsome man in his youth. Before he formally became a monk, he had a woman who loved him. This woman was said to be the Divine Nun of the South Sea. The two developed a deep affection for each other while fighting demons and protecting the righteous path. However, because they were both dedicated to upholding justice in the martial arts world, they ultimately did not end up together.
Within three days, the news spread not only throughout Jinling but also throughout the martial arts world of the Central Plains, sparking heated discussions. Occasionally, someone would say that Zen Master Jueyuan and the Divine Nun of the South Sea had violated the rules of monastic discipline. However, as soon as such a statement was uttered, several people would immediately object, believing that it was actually a touching love story. Zen Master Jueyuan and the Divine Nun of the South Sea had given up their own happiness for the sake of justice in the martial arts world, and their sentiments were truly noble.
Gradually, this romantic affair of Zen Master Jueyuan became a popular topic of conversation. At this time, another rumor circulated: Zen Master Jueyuan and the Nun of the South Sea actually had a son, born to him before he formally received his ordination. At that time, the Nun was still outside the Buddhist order. However, this child had been lost from Zen Master Jueyuan. Before his death, Zen Master Jueyuan entrusted his disciple Hua Ruoxu to find his son. He had given his son a jade pendant with the character "福" (fortune) inscribed on it. His son was now approximately forty years old. A careful observer realized that Zen Master Jueyuan did indeed formally become a monk around forty years ago. Before that, although he was at Shaolin Temple, he was not ordained and remained a lay disciple.

Slowly, another absurd rumor spread: dozens of people from the Tianxing Alliance in Jinling were reportedly going to claim they were the sons of Zen Master Jueyuan every day, but Hua Ruoxu denied them all. It was said that Zen Master Jueyuan's sons actually possessed other characteristics, known only to Hua Ruoxu. These people were merely trying to obtain an identity, hoping to use the fame of Zen Master Jueyuan and the South Sea Divine Nun to rise to power. Many people began to condemn these people as having malicious intentions, blaming them for ruining the reputations of Zen Master Jueyuan and the South Sea Divine Nun.
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On the morning of the fourth day, Hua Ruoxu finally freed himself from a pile of pink legs and jade arms.
"Brother Hua, Youyou can't take it anymore! Don't look for me anymore, look for Sister Meng, okay?" Xue Youyou said sweetly. It seemed that Hua Ruoxu had undergone a significant change after these few days of exposure. Seeing the jade-like body lying beside him, he couldn't resist and began to greedily caress Xue Youyou's alluring skin, enough to make any man's blood boil.
"You little brat, Youyou, it's all your fault for seducing Ruoxu! I'm completely exhausted, and you still won't let me go?" Hua Feimeng's voice was weak and listless, indicating she had been through a lot these past few days.
"Don't blame me! Oh, right, Brother Hua, why don't you go find Sister Yufeng? Let's go back to sleep." Xue Youyou yawned, rolled over, and continued to snore.
"Yeah, Ruoxu, it's all Yufeng's fault for making us do this. Anyway, the three days are up, go find her." Hua Feimeng simply betrayed Hua Yufeng, and then, like Xue Youyou, buried her head in her sleep. Jiang Qingyue, however, hadn't woken up yet. Hua Ruoxu frowned slightly, quickly dressed, and got up. He was secretly puzzled. For the past three days, Xue Youyou had been tempting him in every way, and Hua Feimeng and Jiang Qingyue had also been giving him their tenderness, yet they hadn't given him a chance to leave this small pavilion. Just thinking about it, it was all a bit strange.
Hua Ruoxu glanced lingeringly at the three women on the bed, then left, gently closing the door behind him.
"Sister Lin." Hua Ruoxu paused slightly as he stepped down from the pavilion. Ximen Lin stood there gracefully, smiling at him.
"Ruoxu, Yufeng is waiting for you. I'll watch over things here for you until they wake up." Ximen Lin seemed to be in a good mood.
"Sister Lin, you know everything?" Hua Ruoxu's handsome face flushed slightly. Whatever the reason, he had been acting too recklessly these past few days.
"It was Yufeng and I who asked them to do this, of course I would know." Ximen Lin said softly. "Go to Yufeng first; she'll tell you the reason."
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"Junior brother, what's wrong?" Hua Yufeng finally couldn't hold back any longer. Ever since she told him what had happened, he had remained silent, standing there quietly, his face expressionless.
"Feng'er, is everything you told me true?" Hua Ruoxu turned to look at Hua Yufeng and asked softly.
“As you know, apart from the Martial Arts Academy, no one else in the martial arts world can spread the news so quickly.” Hua Yufeng nodded. Hua Ruoxu hadn’t gotten angry yet, so she was a little relieved.
“Feng’er, won’t this really affect Master’s reputation?” Hua Ruoxu pondered for a moment and then asked.
“I’ve mobilized almost all my disciples this time. Whenever someone says anything detrimental to Zen Master Jueyuan, several immediately refute him. So now we’ve created this kind of momentum. At most, some people will only see this as a glimpse into Zen Master Jueyuan’s romantic escapades in his youth. Most people will respect Zen Master Jueyuan and the South Sea Divine Nun even more because of this, because in most people’s eyes, they sacrificed their personal feelings for the sake of the martial arts world.” Hua Yufeng nodded and said, “In addition, I deliberately sent a few disciples and also bribed some vagrants in the city to come to the Tianxing Alliance claiming to be Zen Master Jueyuan’s sons, and then explaining that they are all imposters. I think if this continues, Ye Bu’er will not be able to admit his identity. Even if he wants to spread it, you can refute it, because now almost everyone believes that only you can be Zen Master Jueyuan’s son.”
“Feng’er, wait for me here. I’m going out for a bit and will be right back.” Hua Ruoxu was silent for a while, then suddenly said, and as soon as she finished speaking, she quickly ran out.
Hua
Ruoxu quickly made his way around Jinling City, sitting in several places frequented by martial arts practitioners. He naturally overheard many people discussing Master Jueyuan. Although he trusted Hua Yufeng, he still wanted to hear for himself. He finally discovered that what Hua Yufeng said was entirely true, even more so than she had imagined. Now, not only were no one speaking ill of Master Jueyuan, but most were praising him.
Hua Yufeng sat anxiously in her room, waiting for Hua Ruoxu's return. About half an hour later, she heard footsteps at the door. Just as she stood up to greet him, Hua Ruoxu rushed in like the wind, suddenly sweeping her up in his arms.
"Junior brother, what are you doing?" Hua Yufeng cried out involuntarily.
"My dear Feng'er, I want to thank you properly," Hua Ruoxu murmured, then suddenly lowered his head and kissed her cherry lips fiercely.
"No, no, let me ask you first, are you angry with me?" Hua Yufeng pushed Hua Ruoxu away with some effort, slightly out of breath.
"Silly boy, I'm so grateful to you, how could I be angry with you?" Hua Ruoxu said as he walked towards the bed.
"You, what are you going to do?" Hua Yufeng looked nervous, but subconsciously hugged Hua Ruoxu even tighter. "It's still daytime." Hua Yufeng's pretty face turned bright red as she spoke, and her voice grew softer and softer.
However, her half-hearted resistance only fueled Hua Ruoxu's desire. The aftereffects of the past three days of absurdity had made him oblivious to the time of day. With a casual wave of his hand, the door closed silently.
"Feng'er, I told you, our wedding night should be a very happy day. Today I am truly happy, and I am happy because of you. So, now, let's consummate our marriage and not worry about whether it's day or night," Hua Ruoxu whispered in her ear. After speaking, he turned his head and kissed her as they fell onto the bed.
At the Tianxing Alliance, Hua Ruoxu and Hua Yufeng were engaged in passionate lovemaking, their hearts filled with warmth.
At the Ye family, Ye Bu'er's face was gloomy.
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"Xiaoxue." Hanxue had just reached Hua Yufeng's room when she heard the sounds inside. She peeked through the crack in the door, immediately blushing and running away, almost bumping into Feixu.
"Ah, Sister Feixu!" Hanxue patted her chest lightly, looking startled. Her face was indeed flushed, making her quite adorable.
"Xiaoxue, what are you looking at?" Feixu looked at Hanxue suspiciously.
"You'll see when you go look. I'm leaving now." Hanxue hurriedly ran off. Feixu actually ran over, half believing her, but as soon as she reached the door, she vaguely realized what was going on and hurriedly turned back to chase after Hanxue.
"Xiaoxue, you're so naughty! You actually went to peek at such a bad thing." Feixu said with a grin.
"No, I didn't do it on purpose. I was going to find the young master." Hanxue's face flushed again, and she quickly explained.
"Xiaoxue, does your young master spoil you a lot?" Feixu asked casually.
"Hehe, of course! Young Master spoils me the most." Hanxue smiled happily, but then her face darkened slightly. "But Young Master hasn't spent time with me for days."
"Xiaoxue, let me ask you something secretly, don't be angry." Feixu pulled Hanxue to sit down in the backyard. After making sure no one was around, she whispered in Hanxue's ear, "Xiaoxue, you're just a maid, why does your young master spoil you so much? Aren't you afraid your young lady will scold you for competing with her for a lover?"
"I, I don't know, but I never thought of myself as a maid, and I don't compete with others." Hanxue blinked, seemingly confused. "Actually, being a maid is good too. Young Master doesn't ignore me just because I'm a maid."

Volume 9, Chapter 3: Assassination in the Street

"Little Master's wife, I've bought the medicinal herbs you wanted." At this moment, a voice came. The person was naturally Sima Lie. No one else had ever addressed Hanxue like that.
Upon seeing Hanxue, Sima Lie still seemed somewhat reserved, his face slightly flushed. However, when he saw Hanxue carefully examining the medicinal herbs, he secretly glanced at her a few times.
Feixu's expression was uncertain, sometimes appearing lost in thought, seemingly preoccupied.
"Oh dear, how did I buy the wrong herb?" Hanxue exclaimed softly.
"Little Master's Wife, I, I'll go buy another one!" Sima Lie seemed surprised, scratching his head sheepishly, and quickly said.
"I'll go buy it myself. These kinds of herbs are easy to get wrong. You don't understand this, so I'll go by myself." Hanxue nodded at first, then immediately shook her head. "By the way, A-Lie, you can come with me. Young Master won't accompany me." Her voice held a hint of complaint towards the end, but Hua Ruoxu was currently enjoying Hua Yufeng's tenderness and wouldn't notice Hanxue's thoughts.
"Xiaoxue, I haven't been out in a long time. I'll go with you too," Feixu suddenly said.
"Okay," Hanxue readily agreed, as she felt it wouldn't be fun with fewer people. When this little girl was with Hua Ruoxu, she naturally hoped to be alone, but now that Hua Ruoxu wasn't with her, she hoped for as many people as possible.
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Hanxue said she was going to buy medicinal herbs, but once outside, she looked around here and there, essentially just strolling through the streets. Her face was constantly beaming with a bright smile, and she skipped and hopped, holding Feixu's hand. She looked genuinely happy, and Feixu seemed to be infected by her joy, her complexion improving considerably, occasionally showing a knowing smile. Meanwhile, Sima Lie stared at Hanxue with a conflicted look, a mixture of tenderness and pain in his eyes.
"Sister Feixu, shall we go to a jewelry store?" Hanxue wanted to go into a jewelry store she saw by the roadside; in fact, she had already visited two that day.
"Xiaoxue, we're not buying anything, what's the point of looking?" Feixu seemed somewhat reluctant.
"Let's go take a look. If I see something I like, I'll ask Young Master to buy it for me when we get back," Hanxue said sweetly.
"What if your Young Master doesn't buy it for you?" Feixu asked casually.
"Hehe, no way, Young Master will definitely buy it for me." Hanxue shook her head and went into the jewelry store. When they came out again, half an hour had passed.
Poor Sima Lie was following two beautiful girls around, seemingly enjoying a lot of good fortune. However, Hanxue treated him like a servant, and Feixu certainly didn't give him a kind look.
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"Little Master's Wife, it's already noon. Shouldn't we go back?" Sima Lie finally couldn't stand this indirect torment and asked in a low voice.
"Why go back? Young Master doesn't have time to play with me right now. I'm not going back." Hanxue pouted and continued walking forward, showing no intention of turning back.
"But, but Little Master's Wife, what if Master wants to see you?" Sima Lie thought for a moment and had no choice but to bring up Hua Ruoxu.
"Young Master hasn't looked for me for days, and he's with Miss now, so it's no wonder he wouldn't look for me," Hanxue muttered somewhat discontentedly, a blush quickly spreading across her face. Remembering the scene she'd witnessed not long ago, she felt a slight pang of shyness.
But despite her words, Hanxue stopped in her tracks, seemingly hesitant.
"Alright, Sister Feixu, let's go back." Hanxue suddenly turned around, pulling Feixu along as they walked back. It seemed Sima Lie's words had had a significant effect.
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Hua Mansion. Hua Yufeng's bedroom.
Hua Ruoxu tightly embraced Hua Yufeng's naked body, greedily kissing her now pink skin. The storm had passed, but Hua Ruoxu still lingered, caressing Hua Yufeng's curvaceous and exquisite body.
"No more," Hua Yufeng groaned softly, giving Hua Ruoxu a disapproving glare. As a newlywed, her body seemed particularly sensitive; even Hua Ruoxu's slightest caresses and teasing were unbearable. Yet, she knew she couldn't withstand another thrust from her lover, so she could only force herself to endure while pleading softly.
"Feng'er, you look so beautiful right now," Hua Ruoxu murmured. Hua Yufeng, nestled in his arms, had her eyes slightly closed, resembling a languid sleeping beauty, yet she seemed to exude a breathtaking, otherworldly charm—a charm never seen in the Hua Yufeng of the past.
"Really? Was I ugly before?" Hua Yufeng gave Hua Ruoxu another charmingly glare. Hua Ruoxu's passion, which hadn't cooled down yet, surged again, and he flipped over and pinned Hua Yufeng down...
"You lecher!" After gritting her teeth and enduring another round of gentle pleasure, Hua Yufeng angrily gave Hua Ruoxu this title. However, she didn't expect that she had made a great contribution to the birth of this lecherous Hua Ruoxu. If she hadn't made Xue Youyou and the other two girls accompany Hua Ruoxu in his debauchery for three days, Hua Ruoxu would probably be much more obedient now.
"Feng'er, who made you so alluring now?" Hua Ruoxu seemed somewhat dissatisfied with the title of "lecher," and whispered in defense.
"Junior brother, I... I have a question for you, and you must tell me honestly." Hua Yufeng's face suddenly darkened, showing a hint of worry. "Do I really look that different from before?"
"Not much different, but... I don't know why, but I feel you seem much prettier than before, and I can't help myself. Perhaps... perhaps my self-control has decreased." Hua Ruoxu paused for a moment and said softly. He did indeed feel that Hua Yufeng seemed to have suddenly become much more beautiful than before. Although Hua Yufeng was already outstanding in appearance, he generally didn't feel much desire when he saw her before, but since he had just obtained her body, he found it difficult to control himself.
"It seems that's really the case." Hua Yufeng murmured, a helpless expression appearing on her face. She turned slightly to face Hua Ruoxu and sighed softly.
"Feng'er, what's wrong?" Hua Ruoxu noticed that something was wrong with Hua Yufeng.
"If I told you that I'm actually the same as Youyou, what would you think of me?" Hua Yufeng remained silent for a long time before finally gritting her teeth and asking softly.
"Feng'er, what do you mean by being the same as Youyou? You and Youyou are both very good." Hua Ruoxu didn't understand.
"Youyou and I are the same; we both practiced seductive arts. However, the difference between us is that Youyou was born with an inner seductive appearance and a seductive nature. For her, even a very low-level seductive art could become a high-level one. As for me, it's entirely determined by my acquired cultivation. However, the seductive art I practice is a very high-level one, so like Youyou, I don't need to rely on my body to seduce people. Now do you understand?" Hua Yufeng seemed a little defiant, blurting it all out in one breath, but she was still intentionally or unintentionally explaining herself, indicating that she wouldn't do anything to betray her body.
“This kind of seductive art is hard for ordinary people to detect because it can be hidden very well in normal times. However, my master also told me that once I lose my virginity, some changes may occur. Now it seems that what my master said was indeed right.” Hua Yufeng continued, and finally looked at Hua Ruoxu with some resentment, “Now you know that Youyou and I are actually the same kind of people. If you feel uncomfortable, don’t come to me again.”
“Feng’er, we’ve known each other for over a decade. Although I know I don’t know you very well, I know you’ve always been polite and steady, and you’re gentle and virtuous towards me. Tell me, how could I not trust you?” Hua Ruoxu sighed softly. “Actually, I was quite angry before about Youyou practicing seductive arts, and it was even more painful to hear her say that she had chosen to practice them herself. But later I realized that Youyou isn’t a child anymore; she has her own opinions. She knows what she should and shouldn’t do, and I believe she won’t do anything outrageous. Actually, Feng’er, you were right last time. Seductive arts are no different from martial arts. Martial arts can be used to kill, arson, rob, and commit violence, but they can also be used to help the world, save lives, and protect oneself. Seductive arts or martial arts themselves are neither good nor bad; the difference lies in the person using them.”

“You really think so?” Hua Yufeng still seemed somewhat uneasy.
Hua Ruoxu didn’t answer again, but instead kissed her cherry lips fiercely, and their naked bodies slowly intertwined again.
*** *** ***
Hanxue walked unsteadily, glancing at the scenery on both sides. She seemed conflicted, wanting to go home but also reluctant to, hence her dawdling.
Feixu glanced at Hanxue, opened her mouth as if to say something, when suddenly, a sudden change occurred.
A dense killing intent spread from both sides, sword energy chilling, sword light flashing, and dozens of white-clad figures pounced on the three.
The White-Clad Tower assassins reappeared, but this time their target was clearly Hanxue, as these dozens of white-clad assassins completely ignored Feixu and Sima Lie; all their swords were pointed at Hanxue.
"Little Master's Wife, be careful!" Sima Lie couldn't help but call out anxiously, quickly approaching Hanxue's side.
Hanxue flicked her wrist, a flash of silver light emanating from her hand as she flung out a handful of silver needles, each aimed at one of the white-clad attackers. Instantly, the sword energy subsided, and dozens of white-clad men were stopped in their attacks by these tiny silver needles. The needles, moving with astonishing speed, pierced their vital points; without dodging, they would surely die.
"Xiaoxue, be careful!" Feixu suddenly cried out in alarm. It was a completely instinctive cry, and even afterward, she found it strange. She desperately wanted Hanxue dead, but when she saw a faint white shadow rushing towards Hanxue, she involuntarily cried out.
Unfortunately, her warning was too late, or perhaps even if it hadn't been, it would have been useless. The white shadow was simply too fast; Hanxue couldn't react at all. Seeing Hanxue about to die by this person's sword, Feixu felt a strange, indescribable emotion welling up inside her. It wasn't joy, nor was it sorrow; perhaps even she herself didn't understand what this feeling was. However, one thing was certain: Hanxue was dead. Hua Ruoxu couldn't blame her, because it truly had nothing to do with her, even though she had once wanted to kill Hanxue.
A painful scream reached Feixu's ears, and then a body lunged towards her.
"Miss Feixu, quickly take your junior mistress away!" Sima Lie shouted hoarsely, blood gushing from his chest. The long sword that should have pierced Hanxue had pierced his body. Just now, at the critical moment, Sima Lie had shielded Hanxue with his body and used his last strength to throw Hanxue onto Feixu.
"Ah Lie!" Hanxue cried out in alarm, wanting to check on his injuries.
"Junior mistress, quick, quick, go back! They, they want to, want to kill you!" Sima Lie's voice grew weaker and weaker, his words extremely difficult to utter.
"Xiaoxue, run!" Feixu finally reacted, grabbing Hanxue's hand and running towards the Hua residence.
"You'll have to leave with your life first!" A sinister voice came from behind them, and Feixu felt a gust of wind approaching.
Hanxue, however, seemed stunned, her eyes turning to look at Sima Lie on the ground. She saw his last look, that deep longing, that unwavering affection—something she had never seen before. Suddenly, she seemed to understand.
Feixu let out a delicate shout, drawing her long sword from her back. With a flick of her wrist, she met the attacker's attack. At this moment, the dozens of white-clad assassins who had just been driven back by Hanxue's silver needles had already returned. Unfortunately, Hanxue no longer intended to retaliate, or rather, she was still immersed in that intense grief. She knew that Sima Lie was doomed. Even if she tried to heal him now, it would be too late. Besides, she couldn't possibly heal him now.
"Xiaoxue, what are you doing? Are you crazy?!" Feixu cried out anxiously, seeing Hanxue still standing there in a daze. But in that moment of distraction, she felt the sword's edge approaching her face. Although she managed to dodge quickly, she couldn't completely avoid it. She felt a coolness and a sharp pain on her face; a clear bloodstain had appeared on her once beautiful face.

(Volume 9, Chapter 4: The Beginning of Turmoil

) Pedestrians on the street scattered in all directions. Jinling City had always been a gathering place for many martial artists, and recently there had been an unusually large number. Therefore, ordinary people were used to such fighting and knew that hiding was the best option at this time.
The newcomer's sword slashed Feixu's face, then the blade turned and swiftly thrust towards Hanxue. Dozens of swords were about to pierce Hanxue's body, and those secretly observing couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
A faint white shadow drifted by, and the dozens of men in white suddenly realized their target had vanished. Then they saw only an exceptionally beautiful figure dozens of feet ahead of them, carrying two people in her hands, disappearing from their sight at lightning speed.
*** *** ***
Hua Ruoxu's face was ashen. A heavy, oppressive atmosphere filled the hall. Before he could even savor Hua Yufeng's tenderness, Hua Ruoxu received news of Hanxue's assassination attempt.
"Alliance Leader, this is a letter A Lie left for you." Zhao Changkong rushed in, handing Hua Ruoxu a sealed vermilion envelope. Zhao Changkong had just found it while sorting through Sima Lie's belongings.
"Ah Lie's mother was kidnapped, and they threatened him to assassinate Xiao Xue. He didn't know what to do, but unexpectedly, he lost his life to save Xiao Xue," Hua Ruoxu said in a deep voice. "It's a pity that Ah Lie doesn't know who is forcing him."
"Xiao Xue is currently being looked after by Youyou, Qingyue, and Feimeng, so her safety is not a problem. However, Xiao Xue has been in a daze and seems to be in poor spirits," Hua Yufeng said softly. "Feixu only suffered minor injuries and is not seriously injured. However, that sword wound will probably remain on her face forever."
Everyone fell silent. A beautiful young girl had her face slashed; for a young girl, this was undoubtedly a greater blow.
"Alliance Leader, it's all my fault for neglecting my duty. I didn't send anyone to protect Miss Hanxue, which gave the White Robe Tower an opportunity to take advantage of her," Zhao Changkong said, looking very guilty.
"Don't blame yourself, blame me." Hua Ruoxu shook his head, his tone gradually turning cold. "I won't let the White Robe Tower go, but I need to find out who the real mastermind is first."
"Senior Brother Hua, what should we do now?" Huimin suddenly interjected.
"First, instruct all the disciples not to leave the Heavenly Star Alliance for the time being. Changkong, strengthen the guards in case anyone attacks." Hua Ruoxu pondered for a moment. "Brother Fang and Feihua, you two shouldn't go out drinking either; you'll be Changkong's helpers for now."
"Everyone, go and make arrangements. Tonight, gather all the disciples here; there will be something to announce." After Hua Ruoxu finished speaking, he turned and slowly left, then turned back after a few steps. "Feng'er, come here for a moment."
*** *** ***
"Junior Brother, what are you planning to announce tonight?" Hua Yufeng asked softly on the way back to her room.
“The Heavenly Star Alliance has never had a clear objective. Although it has grown stronger, it has been aimless,” Hua Ruoxu said softly. “Today I want to tell them that our target is Ye Bu'er. Our Heavenly Star Alliance exists to eradicate Ye Bu'er's power!”
“You suspect that Ye Bu'er is the one who wants to harm Xiaoxue?” Hua Yufeng asked after thinking for a moment.
“Besides him, I can't think of anyone else.” Hua Ruoxu’s tone revealed a hint of hatred. “Their target is Xiaoxue, and the only thing that people are wary of about Xiaoxue is obviously her medical skills. I have always suspected that the Poison Sect is under Ye Bu'er's control, and Xiaoxue is the Poison Sect's biggest nemesis. I have every reason to believe that Ye Bu'er wants to kill Xiaoxue. It's hateful that he won't even let Xiaoxue go!” Hua Ruoxu was practically gritting his teeth as he spoke. He was indeed very angry, or perhaps a little scared. If Hua Tianxing hadn't appeared in time, Hanxue would probably be a cold corpse by now.
"I will support your decision. In fact, we now have enough strength to have a real fight with Ye Bu'er," Hua Yufeng said softly.
"It's a pity that my sister is unwilling to stay here to help me. She left after sending Xiaoxue back." Hua Ruoxu sighed softly, somewhat forlorn. "Feng'er, I'll go check on Xiaoxue and Feixu first."

Hanxue sat blankly on the edge of the bed. Since she returned, her eyes seemed to have never moved once, and she seemed to have no feeling for the three girls beside her.
"Xiaoxue." Hua Ruoxu walked in gently and called her softly. This time, Hanxue reacted, turning her face somewhat woodenly and looking at Hua Ruoxu with a strange expression.
"Young Master, how is A-Lie?" Hanxue's voice no longer had the spoiled tone of the past. She seemed to have grown up a lot all of a sudden.
"Xiaoxue, when I went there, A-Lie was already... already dead." Hua Ruoxu sighed. Hua Tianxing only brought back Hanxue and Feixu. By the time Hua Ruoxu arrived at the scene of the accident, Sima Lie had already been dead for some time.
"Young Master, I want to be alone with you for a while." Hanxue seemed unresponsive to Hua Ruoxu's words, perhaps because this was an outcome she already knew. She suddenly glanced at Xue Youyou and the other two girls, and said softly.
"Youyou, Qingjie, Meng'er, you should go back to your rooms first. You must be tired." Hua Ruoxu looked at the three girls apologetically. The three girls exchanged glances, nodded silently, and walked out the door.
"Young Master, if you were A Lie, would you have taken that sword for me?" Hanxue suddenly threw herself into Hua Ruoxu's arms and asked softly.
"Silly girl, if I were by your side, no one could hurt you." Hua Ruoxu was slightly taken aback. He was quite confident in his current martial arts skills. If Hanxue was with him, he was confident that there would be no need to use his body to block a sword.
"Young Master, what if Xiaoxue is gone? Would you be sad?" Hanxue's face seemed to darken slightly as she asked softly again.
"Xiaoxue, don't talk nonsense. I won't let anyone have a chance to hurt you again." Hua Ruoxu tightened his grip on her body and said softly, "Don't say such unlucky things in the future, understand?"
"Young Master, don't worry, Xiaoxue won't say it again." Hanxue's eyes were filled with tears, but she tried hard not to let them fall. "
Junior Brother." Hua Yufeng rushed in hurriedly, "Feixu wants to commit suicide, you must go and see her!"
*** *** ***
A sword was held to Feixu's neck, and the end of the sword was in her own hand. Ximen Lin was trying to persuade her.
"Feixu, don't do anything rash, wait, Ruoxu will be here soon, don't do anything foolish." Ximen Lin said while looking at the door, secretly anxious that Hua Ruoxu hadn't arrived yet.
"I don't want to see him, no, no, I want to see him, get out, I only want to see him, get out!" Feixu seemed very agitated, her words were somewhat incoherent, as if she was having a fierce internal struggle.
"Sister Lin, you can go out now." Hua Ruoxu's voice rang out from the doorway. Ximen Lin breathed a sigh of relief, nodded, and went outside, closing the door behind her.
"What are you trying to do now? Put down your sword!" Hua Ruoxu snapped at Feixu, somewhat annoyed.
"Young Master, I'm so glad you're here. You still care about me, you still care about me," Feixu murmured, a half-smile on her face. "But, but it's no use now. You won't like me anymore, you won't. I'd rather die. There's no point in living."
"Put down your sword!" Hua Ruoxu finally shouted, unable to contain himself any longer. "At a time like this, why are you still throwing a tantrum?"
Feixu seemed startled by Hua Ruoxu's shout, pausing slightly. Her grip loosened slightly, and the sword was now two inches away from her neck. In that moment of hesitation, Hua Ruoxu swiftly appeared beside her, pressing her pressure points with his fingers and snatching the sword from her hand.
"Rest well first, let your injuries heal." For the first time, Hua Ruoxu felt a surge of pity for her. He placed her on the bed, covered her with a blanket, and said softly, "Get some sleep, I'll come see you later." He then gently pressed her pressure points, and Feixu's eyelids instantly grew heavy, and she fell into a deep sleep.
*** *** ***
The night was deep, and the Tianxing Alliance's council hall was brightly lit but completely silent. Disciples from the Tianxing Alliance and the four major sects were almost all present. Hua Yuluan was absent due to her illness, while Hanxue and Feixu were still recuperating. Xue Youyou, Jiang Qingyue, and Hua Feimeng were each looking after Hua Yuluan and the others. Ye Wuying was also absent, as her status made her presence inappropriate.
Hua Ruoxu sat in the high seat at the center of the hall, with Ximen Lin and Hua Yufeng standing behind him on either side.
"I've gathered you all here today to announce something," Hua Ruoxu stood up and slowly glanced at everyone. "Tomorrow, I will inform the martial arts world that I will seek justice from the Justice League on behalf of the previous Shaolin Temple abbot, Senior Brother Yuanguang. According to my recent investigation, the leaders of four sects, including Master Yuanguang, died as a result of the Justice League's conspiracy." "
Ye Bu'er outwardly claims to uphold justice in the martial arts world, but in reality, he harbors malicious intentions, poisoning the martial arts community and attempting to unify the Jianghu. Our Tianxing Alliance's goal is to eradicate Ye Bu'er's forces and thwart his conspiracy!" Hua Ruoxu continued, "Those of you present, whether currently members of the Tianxing Alliance or one of the four major sects, if you do not wish to be enemies of the Justice League, I will not force you!"
"Senior Brother Hua, we of Emei are willing to stand with you and seek justice for our sect." Huimin was the first to express her support. Zheng Yunfan, Zhou Changfeng, and all the disciples of the four major sects also expressed their willingness to follow Hua Ruoxu's lead. Huimin and the other three had already received instructions from Zen Master Jueyuan to obey Hua Ruoxu's arrangements, so they would naturally cooperate with him at this time. The disciples of the four sects already had many grievances against Ye Bu'er, but they were powerless and weak. Now that Hua Ruoxu was willing to step forward, they were naturally more than happy to do so.
"Brother-in-law, I am also willing to help you, but I have a request." Hua Feihua put away her usual carefree smile and sighed softly, "I hope that the Hua family can be spared."
"I know how to handle it." Hua Ruoxu said calmly.
*** *** ***
The next day, there was much discussion in Jinling City. Early in the morning, a notice was posted in almost every conspicuous place. It was a letter of condemnation from the Tianxing Alliance and the four sects of Shaolin, Emei, Qingcheng, and Wudang to the righteous alliance. The leader of the Tianxing Alliance and Hua Ruoxu, the abbot of Shaolin Temple, along with the leaders of the other three major sects, jointly issued a notice. They claimed that the Justice League had used despicable means to murder the former leaders of the four sects, attempting to seize control. After further investigation, the four sects confirmed that this was all a conspiracy orchestrated by Ye Bu'er, the leader of the Justice League. Therefore, three days later, the Tianxing Alliance and the four major sects would travel to the Justice League to avenge their former leaders. The notice also specifically stated that any sects within the Justice League unwilling to collude with Ye Bu'er should leave as soon as possible; otherwise, the Justice League would treat them all equally.
While everyone was worried about this notice, Hua Ruoxu went to Hua Tianxing's small house.
"Sister, it seems the Qinglou disciples will have to take action again this time," Hua Ruoxu said softly.
"Don't worry, little brother, I'll arrange it," Hua Tianxing said, her eyes still gentle as ever.
“Sister, the disciples of Qinglou can just stay hidden. They should only make a move if Ye Bu'er's hidden helpers appear. Otherwise, they shouldn't expose themselves.” Hua Ruoxu was still a little uneasy, unsure about what would happen in three days.
“Don't worry, little brother, I know what to do.” Hua Tianxing chuckled, took a few steps forward, and suddenly hooked her arm around Hua Ruoxu's neck, leaning her soft body against him. “Little brother, are you going out to play with your sister today?”
“Sister, can I go with you later?” Hua Ruoxu's heart skipped a beat. Hua Tianxing's actions were becoming increasingly intimate, and he was finding it hard to control his feelings. He could only repeatedly remind himself that his sister was not to be disrespected.
“Little brother, you're getting more and more disobedient. You used to listen to your sister so well. Humph, I'm not talking to you anymore!” Hua Tianxing seemed a little angry.
“Sister, three days from now might be the time when Ye Bu'er and I settle things. I need to be fully prepared.” Hua Ruoxu was genuinely startled and quickly explained in a low voice.
Hua Tianxing chuckled and released her grip on Hua Ruoxu's arm.
"Little brother, I scared you! Look how scared you were, hehe, so funny!" Hua Tianxing giggled, and Hua Ruoxu stared at her, stunned for a moment before finally reacting. He smiled awkwardly and quickly turned his head away.

(Volume 9, Chapter 5: The Request of the Dancing

Shadow) Returning from Hua Tianxing's place, Hua Ruoxu had just entered his room when he paused slightly. Someone was waiting for him inside.
"Miss Ye, what brings you here?" Hua Ruoxu asked, almost knowing the answer already. He was almost certain that Ye Wuying had come because of Ye Bu'er.
"Young Master Hua, I... I want to ask you for a favor." Ye Wuying's face was still very haggard and pale.
"Miss Ye, please tell me what it is. I will try my best to grant your request." Hua Ruoxu's expression was calm. Seeing Ye Wuying's current state, he didn't know whether to pity her or blame her.
"Young Master Hua, could you... could you spare my father's life?" Ye Wuying said softly, her head slightly lowered. She quickly raised her head, looking at Hua Ruoxu with hopeful eyes, a glimmer of light returning to her previously lifeless gaze.
"Miss Ye, I remember you telling me more than once that you wanted to do things for the righteous path of the martial world. But now I want to ask you, are your father's actions in accordance with the principles of the righteous path?" Hua Ruoxu gently shook his head. "I don't know Miss Ye well, and I dare not presume to say that you and your father are necessarily the same kind of people. If Miss Ye still adheres to your previous beliefs, I think the first person you should deal with should be your father."
Ye Wuying's face darkened. She slowly took a few steps, her gaze drifting to the window, her eyes filled with confusion and helplessness.
“From childhood, both my master and my father taught me to be a person wholeheartedly dedicated to upholding justice in the martial arts world. I followed their instructions, and I believe I did it very well. Truly, I have always acted this way, without a single selfish thought. However, now my father tells me that this wasn't his true intention. He was just afraid that I wouldn't know how to play the role of someone who is two-faced when I was young, so he never told me that he only wanted me to pretend.” Ye Wuying's tone was full of self-mockery. “I know my father has done many bad things, but he is my father, my only family. Even if he is bad, he is still my father, and I am his biological daughter. This is a fact that no one can change. Tell me, what can I do?”
Hua Ruoxu could only remain silent. He thought of Zen Master Jueyuan again. How many people in the world can truly put righteousness before family? Zen Master Jueyuan couldn't, so he chose death to escape, leaving this task to his disciple. Even Zen Master Jueyuan couldn't see through this; how could he expect Ye Wuying to deal with Ye Bu'er?
"After I found out what Father did, I felt like I was in hell every day. I felt so much pain. Father wanted me to help him, but I really couldn't," Ye Wuying said softly. "I feel so sad. Sometimes, I really want to die. If I die, I won't have any more troubles." "
Actually, none of this has anything to do with you, and it's not your fault. Why torture yourself like this?" Hua Ruoxu couldn't help but sigh. From Ye Wuying's haggard appearance, he could tell that she had been having a terrible time these past few days. To be honest, she hadn't done anything wrong. If there was any fault, it was that her father was Ye Bu'er.
"But I can't just watch my father die. I can't!" Ye Wuying suddenly burst into tears and threw herself into Hua Ruoxu's arms. Hua Ruoxu gently supported her, but didn't know how to comfort her. Perhaps, at this moment, silence was the best choice.
Ye Wuying cried her heart out for a full quarter of an hour, as if she wanted to release all the grievances she had suffered these past few days. Gradually, her sobs subsided and finally stopped.
"Thank you, Young Master Hua. Wuying will go back to her room now. Don't make things difficult for yourself because of what I said." Ye Wuying straightened up, a blush quickly appearing on her pale face. After saying this, she hurriedly ran out.
Ye Wuying almost bumped into someone as soon as she ran out. It was Fang Xia walking in this direction. Ye Wuying blushed again.
"Hey, Ye Xian..." Fang Xia called out two words but didn't finish, because Ye Wuying had already run away.
Fang Xia looked at her back with some confusion and shook his head helplessly.
"Brother Hua, I have something I want to discuss with you." Fang Xia had also come to see Hua Ruoxu and went straight to the point as soon as he entered. "It's about the Kunlun Sect."
"Brother Fang, please speak." Hua Ruoxu nodded and invited Fang Xia to sit down.
“Actually, I think you, Brother Hua, are aware that disciples from all sects obey their sect leaders' orders, so the sect leader's decision may not reflect their true desires,” Fang Xia said after a moment's thought. “Having been in Kunlun for so long, I know the Kunlun sect disciples quite well. They have always been self-disciplined and don't particularly enjoy martial arts conflicts. Therefore, I think they are only joining the Justice League because of my senior brother's orders, and even doing some heinous things for the Justice League.”
“Brother Fang, do you hope to let them go?” Hua Ruoxu asked with a slight smile.
“I just want to give those innocent disciples a chance,” Fang Xia nodded gently.
"Actually, Brother Fang, you have an even better option," Hua Ruoxu said after a moment's thought. "As far as I know, our master, the previous leader of Kunlun, preferred you to become the leader. However, due to various reasons, the position fell into Ge Yunxiang's hands. But now, Ge Yunxiang has openly divorced your senior sister, Miss Sun. Miss Sun is the daughter of the previous leader, and she should hold a significant place in the hearts of the Kunlun disciples. In that case, Ge Yunxiang has undoubtedly aroused the dissatisfaction of many."
"What do you mean, Brother Hua?" Fang Xia frowned.
“Logically speaking, Sect Leader Sun shouldn’t have died so young. If he hadn’t died, perhaps the position of sect leader wouldn’t have fallen into Ge Yunxiang’s hands. Therefore, we have reason to suspect that Ge Yunxiang did something,” Hua Ruoxu continued. “So, as long as Brother Fang announces at the right time that Ge Yunxiang murdered Sect Leader Sun to seize the position, I believe the Kunlun disciples will support you in replacing Ge Yunxiang.”
“Brother Hua, I don’t want to be the sect leader,” Fang Xia said with a wry smile. “Besides, even if my senior brother shouldn’t be the sect leader, my senior sister can. She’s Master’s daughter, and logically, she’s the most qualified.”
“Brother Fang, it’s not a question of whether you want to be the sect leader or not, but whether you want to watch Ge Yunxiang lead the Kunlun Sect to its doom,” Hua Ruoxu shook his head. “As for your senior sister, her current status makes her completely unsuitable to be the Kunlun sect leader.”
"My senior sister's current identity?" Fang Xia frowned, his expression suddenly changing. He asked urgently, "Brother Hua, have you seen my senior sister recently? Where is she now?"
Hua Ruoxu inwardly cried out in dismay, realizing he had inadvertently revealed Sun Yunyan's identity. However, upon further reflection,
he thought that perhaps telling Fang Xia wouldn't be a bad thing. "Brother Fang, to be honest, I did see Miss Sun, but," Hua Ruoxu paused, "I saw her in the Demon Palace."
"The Demon Palace? Su Daier captured my senior sister? Then, Brother Hua, please help me, go and ask Su Daier to release my senior sister!" Fang Xia was momentarily flustered, his face turning anxious.
"Brother Fang, calm down, don't get agitated. It's not what you think." Hua Ruoxu smiled wryly. "Miss Sun joined the Demon Palace. She's now the Third Elder. The original Third Elder, Baili Hu, was recently executed by Dai'er. I think Miss Sun probably joined the Demon Palace for that reason." Although Su Dai'er didn't tell Hua Ruoxu the details, he had a rough idea.
"Brother Hua, could you take me to the Demon Palace?" Fang Xia lowered his head and remained silent for a full quarter of an hour after hearing Hua Ruoxu's words, his expression constantly changing. Finally, he raised his head and looked at Hua Ruoxu, his voice heavy, with a hint of suppressed excitement. "
Alright, Brother Fang, please wait at the main gate for a while. I'll be right there." Hua Ruoxu said after a moment's thought.
*** *** ***
Hua Ruoxu hurriedly went to Feixu and Hanxue's door to check, but didn't go in.
"Brother Hua, she's calmed down a lot and isn't threatening suicide anymore." Xue Youyou's words reassured Hua Ruoxu.
"Xiaoxue is alright, but she's still spacing out a lot, just like yesterday." Jiang Qingyue's words made Hua Ruoxu even more worried, but he didn't have time to take care of Hanxue right now.

The reason he agreed to bring Fang Xia was that he hoped Fang Xia would agree to seize Ge Yunxiang's position as sect leader after meeting Sun Yunyan, thus reducing some obstacles to his attack on the Justice League three days later.
"Young Master, why did you bring outsiders?" Liu Yun was very dissatisfied to see Hua Ruoxu appear with Fang Xia.
"Liu Yun, go tell Dai'er that Brother Fang wants to see Miss Sun." Hua Ruoxu didn't care about Liu Yun's complaint; it wasn't the first time Liu Yun had complained to him like this.
"Young Master, you should go and tell Miss Sun yourself. Elder Sun is inside right now." Liu Yun glared at Fang Xia as she spoke. Fang Xia was confused by her glare, but thought to himself, "Like mistress, like maid. Su Dai'er's maids are all so fierce."
"Brother Fang, please wait a moment." Hua Ruoxu was somewhat helpless; Liu Yun wasn't someone he could easily order around, so he had no choice but to go in himself.
"Brother Ruoxu, you didn't come here specifically to see Dai'er, Dai'er's going to be angry." Su Dai'er, disregarding Sun Yunyan's presence, pounced on Hua Ruoxu, wrapping her arms around his neck and acting coquettishly.
"Dai'er, I actually wanted to come see you, but I've been quite busy." Hua Ruoxu felt a little guilty saying this. Although he had been busy these past few days, he had been engrossed in women and couldn't bear to leave.
"I don't care anymore! If you don't come to see me in the future, I'll come to you!" Dai'er said sweetly, then suddenly remembered something and turned to Sun Yunyan, saying, "Elder Sun, go see your junior brother."
"Yes, Palace Master!" Sun Yunyan bowed and withdrew. She was also eager to leave; she really didn't want to see Hua Ruoxu, not because she disliked him, but because seeing him gave her an inexplicable, strange feeling.
"Brother Ruoxu, she went to see her old flame, do you want to go see what they're saying?" Su Dai'er suddenly smiled mischievously and whispered in Hua Ruoxu's ear.
"Dai'er, what does this have to do with me?" Hua Ruoxu felt a little amused.
"Brother Ruoxu, you're being dishonest! If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have let her come to the Demon Palace." Su Dai'er giggled, and Hua Ruoxu's heart skipped a beat. He vaguely understood that Su Dai'er already knew about his ambiguous relationship with Sun Yunyan.
"Actually, Elder Sun is really quite pitiful. Ge Yunxiang killed her father and now he's abandoned her." Su Dai'er suddenly said softly, "Brother Ruoxu, you can't treat Dai'er like this."
"Dai'er, how could I bear to treat you like this?" Hua Ruoxu said softly, then suddenly paused, "Dai'er, what did you just say? You said Ge Yunxiang killed Kunlun Sect Leader Sun?"
"Yes, as you know, the Demon Palace has always been an enemy of the Seven Great Sects. When we discovered that Ge Yunxiang was eager to become the sect leader, we gave him a suggestion: to kill his master. And sure enough, his master died not long after," Su Dai'er said casually. To her, the death of one person was nothing.
"Who from the Demon Palace helped Ge Yunxiang back then?" Hua Ruoxu asked after thinking for a moment.
"It was Ye Bu'er," Su Dai'er said. "Brother Ruoxu, be careful in three days. Ye Bu'er is very cunning and not easy to deal with. We haven't been able to find the whereabouts of the Poison Sect, so we haven't started dealing with him yet."
"I see," Hua Ruoxu murmured. Perhaps Ye Bu'er started controlling Ge Yunxiang around that time. No wonder Ge Yunxiang obeyed Ye Bu'er's every command.
*** *** ***
Fang Xia stared blankly at the woman not far away. After not seeing her for many days, she seemed even more beautiful and voluptuous than before. Sun Yunyan was also looking at Fang Xia, sighing inwardly. She understood Fang Xia's feelings for her, but she also understood her own. She could only ever see Fang Xia as a junior brother, as family, but never as a lover. Moreover, she hadn't yet recovered from the hurt she suffered last time, and naturally wouldn't accept a new relationship.
"Junior brother, how have you been lately?" Sun Yunyan spoke first, her voice still as melodious as ever.
"How could I be well without my senior sister?" Fang Xia murmured, gazing at her intently.
"Junior brother, why do you do this?" Sun Yunyan sighed softly. "My senior sister is already a withered flower, not worthy of your suffering."

(Chapter 6, Volume 9, Deep Affection, Night Change in Jinling

) "Palace Master." A short while later, Sun Yunyan returned.
"Miss Sun, where is Brother Fang?" Hua Ruoxu asked, slightly startled.
"He's already gone back," Sun Yunyan said softly, her expression somewhat unnatural.
"Going back?" Hua Ruoxu frowned, straightened up, and put Su Dai'er down from his arms. "Dai'er, I'm going back now. I'll come see you again next time." "
Elder Sun, please see Brother Ruoxu off for me." Su Dai'er nodded obediently and turned to Sun Yunyan.
*** *** ***
Hua Ruoxu and Sun Yunyan walked slowly side by side. Sun Yunyan kept her head down, while Hua Ruoxu remained silent.
"Miss Sun, are you alright here?" Hua Ruoxu finally asked softly, feeling a little uneasy.
"I'm fine, thank you for your concern, Young Master Hua." Sun Yunyan's voice was calm and indifferent, seemingly devoid of any emotion.
"Miss Sun, I know it might be inappropriate for me to say this, but I can see that Brother Fang is truly devoted to you. If..." Hua Ruoxu hesitated for a moment, but was interrupted by Sun Yunyan before he could finish.
“Since Young Master Hua knows it’s inappropriate to say this, why did you say it?” Sun Yunyan’s tone was clearly tinged with anger. A surge of inexplicable resentment welled up within her. If Hua Ruoxu were merely friends with Fang Xia and nothing had ever happened between them, she certainly wouldn’t find his words wrong. But now, they made her feel exceptionally uncomfortable.
“I apologize, I’m not good with words.” Hua Ruoxu stopped and turned slightly apologetically. “Miss Sun, you can stay now. Thank you for seeing me off.”
“Young Master Hua is the Palace Master’s husband, and I am merely her subordinate. Young Master Hua naturally doesn’t need to apologize to me,” Sun Yunyan said calmly. “Yunyan will see you off here. Take care, Young Master Hua.”
With that, Sun Yunyan turned away hastily, leaving quickly. Watching her retreating figure, a look of confusion appeared in Hua Ruoxu’s eyes. Passing by the Fragrant Wine Shop, Hua Ruoxu spotted Fang Xia by the window. After a moment's hesitation, he approached and found Fang Xia sitting alone at the table by the window, a large jar of wine in front of him, his wine bowl overflowing, lost in thought.
" Brother Fang," Hua Ruoxu said, sitting down opposite him. "Su Dai'er let you go so quickly?" Fang Xia seemed surprised to see Hua Ruoxu and asked with a faint smile. "Dai'er is actually quite sensible, just a little childish at times," Hua Ruoxu said, a hint of tenderness in his eyes . "I came here to drink, but when the wine arrived, I realized I didn't really want to," Fang Xia said with a bitter smile. "Brother Hua, thank you so much for today. At least I saw my senior sister, even if it might be the last time." Fang Xia's gaze drifted out the window, his eyes filled with sorrow and helplessness. "Brother Fang, I think you'll definitely have a chance to see her again in the future." Hua Ruoxu could tell from Fang Xia's current state that Sun Yunyan hadn't given him the answer he wanted, so he could only offer some lukewarm advice. "It's better not to see her than to meet her. Seeing her would only add to my troubles. My senior sister will never accept me. In her eyes, I'll always be her junior brother, forever." Fang Xia said softly, his eyes filled with loneliness and desolation. "Perhaps if I don't see her, I can leave myself with some beautiful memories." Better to cherish the memory than to meet her—that was perhaps Fang Xia's current feeling. For years, he had clung to a love he knew had no future, only to find it destined to bring more sorrow. "Brother Hua, Brother Fang, we meet again." A hearty male voice rang out, and the two turned around to see Feng Ping walking towards them. "Brother Feng, it seems you come here often too." Hua Ruoxu smiled slightly. “Piao Piao is focused on brewing wine, so I’ll help her manage the restaurant here. From now on, we might make this our home.” Feng Ping smiled. “That’s why I’m here almost every day.” “Oh? So Brother Feng, you’re not at the Ye family’s place?” Hua Ruoxu asked, somewhat surprised. “Piaopiao’s martial arts skills are weak, so she’s not very useful there. My father-in-law doesn’t want her to get too involved in the affairs of the martial arts world.” Feng Ping’s face softened when he spoke of Xue Piaopiao. “I’ve heard about what’s going to happen to the Ye family in three days. I know I’m not in a position to say anything, but if possible, I hope Brother Hua can show mercy.” “No one can predict what will happen in three days. Perhaps they will show me mercy then.” Hua Ruoxu smiled faintly. “Brother Feng, since you don’t want to get involved in the affairs of the martial arts world, then don’t worry about it so much. Just let Miss Xue live her life peacefully. Actually, this might not be such a bad thing.” “As the saying goes, true love is hard to find. Piaopiao is deeply in love with me, so naturally I can’t let her down.” Feng Ping sighed softly. “Piaopiao and I have done many things that I’ve wronged Brother Hua in the past. I hope Brother Hua will be magnanimous and not hold it against Piaopiao.” "I'm not one to hold grudges, so let bygones be bygones," Hua Ruoxu said slowly. "Speaking of which, Snowdrift Manor was originally Youyou's home, but unfortunately, no one in Snowdrift Manor treated her like the second young lady." "Actually, things aren't as you think, Brother Hua, and my father-in-law isn't as heartless as you imagine," Feng Ping said after a long silence, glancing around. "The reason my father-in-law treats Youyou this way isn't because of Youyou's relationship with the Divine Palace, but for another reason." "Another reason?" Hua Ruoxu was taken aback.

“On the day Youyou turned one month old, she was taken away and returned three months later. But by then, my father-in-law and mother-in-law noticed a big change in Youyou, so they suspected that she wasn’t the same Youyou they knew. But at that time, it was just suspicion, because the ornaments on the child who was returned were the same as before, so they just assumed that she was Youyou for the time being.” Feng Ping sighed softly. “But in fact, as you know, Brother Hua, Youyou doesn’t resemble Piaopiao in either personality or appearance, nor does she resemble my father-in-law and mother-in-law at all. So the older Youyou got, the stronger their suspicions became. When Youyou became a messenger of the Divine Palace, they were even more convinced that the people of the Divine Palace might have switched Youyou with another child.”
“It’s normal for sisters to have different personalities and appearances. How can they think that Miss Youyou isn’t their biological daughter? That’s too frivolous!” Fang Xia couldn’t help but chime in at this moment.
“If Youyou hadn’t disappeared, if Youyou wasn’t an envoy of the Divine Palace, none of this would seem abnormal. But with those two things combined, suspicion becomes quite normal,” Feng Ping sighed.
“Even if Youyou wasn’t their biological daughter, after so many years of raising her, didn’t they have any feelings for her at all? Xue Mingfeng could be so heartless as to want to kill Youyou!” Hua Ruoxu said coldly. Although he was also surprised by what Feng Ping said, his tone was still very displeased.
“The problem is, now my father-in-law believes that Youyou caused his biological daughter to be murdered,” Feng Ping sighed.
"What if Youyou really is their biological daughter?" Hua Ruoxu couldn't help but sneer. "I don't want to say anything more to Xue Mingfeng, but it's fine too. Since they believe Youyou isn't their biological daughter, I can have fewer concerns."
"Brother Fang, let's go back first." Hua Ruoxu stood up, then said to Feng Ping, "Brother Feng, as a friend, I can only advise you that you and Miss Xue should stay out of this."
*** *** Hua
Ruoxu's mind was in turmoil. Although he had decided to formally confront the Justice League in three days, he found himself burdened by numerous concerns. Aside from Xue Youyou's Xue family, he had to be mindful of the Hua family because of Hua Feimeng and Hua Feihua. While he had little contact with the Yue family, he had shared hardships with Yue Tianhong and his wife long ago, and even though they were no longer in power, he might still find it difficult to act ruthlessly. As for Kunlun, aside from their leader Ge Yunxiang, whom he could kill without hesitation, he couldn't simply eliminate their disciples.
Even with his most desired opponent, Ye Bu'er, he wasn't sure if he could truly bring himself to kill him. Part of this was due to Ye Wuying's pleas, but more importantly, Ye Bu'er was, after all, the biological son of Zen Master Jueyuan. Could he really kill his master's son? He wasn't certain.
Hua Ruoxu shook his head, trying to calm himself down. Ahead was Hua Yuluan's bedroom. Hua Yuluan's belly was growing bigger every day; she would become a mother in about a month or two. Hua Ruoxu was spending less and less time with her, and knowing her personality, he was genuinely worried that one day she wouldn't be able to bear it.
Once inside, Hua Ruoxu felt slightly relieved. Hua Yuluan and Hua Feimeng were chatting happily. Perhaps Hua Yuluan was simply too bored being alone, and therefore, she was much more tolerant of her former rival.
"Senior Sister, Meng'er." He could only awkwardly greet the two women who seemed to ignore him.
"Ruoxu, do you know you can't come here so often? Otherwise, it will have a bad effect on the baby," Hua Feimeng chuckled.
"Meng'er, what nonsense are you talking about?" Hua Ruoxu felt somewhat amused and exasperated.
“Before the child is born, you need to see some good people, like me and Yu Luan. You, on the other hand, are rather bad, which might cause the child to be born just as bad as you. So, you can't come often,” Hua Feimeng said seriously.
“How do you know?” Hua Ruoxu retorted. “Besides, what's wrong with me?”
“I'm a woman, of course I know. You're a man, of course you don't know,” Hua Feimeng said emphatically. “Whether you're bad or not, we all know!”
“You've never had a child, how would you know?” Hua Ruoxu muttered under his breath.
“Junior brother, you've been quite busy these days, so don't come to see me every day,” Hua Yu Luan finally spoke, her gentle voice so soothing to Hua Ruoxu’s ears.
“That's right, why come every day? I'm here to keep you company,” Hua Feimeng immediately added. Hua Ruoxu could only offer a wry smile. He didn't understand when Hua Yu Luan and Hua Feimeng had become so close. The first day seemed uneventful
;
the Justice League showed no reaction whatsoever. No one denied Hua Ruoxu's accusations, and no other movement was observed.
The second day passed, and still, nothing happened.
On the third night, around midnight,
Hua Ruoxu remained awake. Tomorrow was the deadline.
"Alliance Leader!" Zhao Changkong rushed in. "A fire has suddenly broken out in the direction of the Ye family. I've already sent disciples to investigate." "What?" Hua
Ruoxu exclaimed in surprise. The Ye family residence in Jinling was engulfed in flames, illuminating the night sky in a fiery red. Hua Ruoxu, Zhao Changkong, and Ximen Lin stood outside the raging fire, staring blankly at the leaping sparks. The fire continued to burn fiercely, thick smoke filling the air. No one could be seen putting out the fire, nor could any cries for help be heard. Occasionally, the crackling of sparks would break the silence, and neighbors would watch from afar, occasionally letting out a gasp of alarm. "Ruoxu, it seems someone's here," Ximen Lin suddenly whispered. Hua Ruoxu had also noticed; a figure was rushing out from inside. "It's him?" Hua Ruoxu asked, surprised. The person who rushed out was Ouyang Jianping, the leader of the Snow Mountain Sect. His clothes were charred in several places, and his hair was almost completely burned off; he looked extremely disheveled and staggered. "Young Master Hua," Ouyang Jianping suddenly collapsed at Hua Ruoxu's feet. Hua Ruoxu hesitated for a moment, then knelt down. "Young Master Hua, I... I'm dying! Please, please help me!" Ouyang Jianping said haltingly, his words seemingly strained. "Sect Leader Ouyang, may I ask what happened here?" Hua Ruoxu couldn't help but ask. “Young Master Hua, I don’t know either. I was ambushed and knocked unconscious. When I woke up, I was already like this.” Ouyang Jianping suddenly seemed to be in better spirits, and his speech became much faster. “Young Master Hua, I don’t have much time left. Please, please give this to my daughter. I must give it to her personally. I beg you.” As he spoke, Ouyang Jianping handed Hua Ruoxu a jade pendant, raised his head slightly, and looked at Hua Ruoxu with pleading eyes.

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