Love and Sword [Complete] - 1

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Related Introduction:

This author has two pen names: Heart Wandering and Stormy Waves. She is quite prolific, with at least ten completed works. As I've repeatedly emphasized, judging a work's quality must be based on its completion, and all of her works are completed.

Her writing primarily falls into two categories: martial arts and supernatural themes. Of course, these two categories alone would be monotonous, so she also writes in other genres.

Do you remember her classic parody—"A Bloodbath Caused by a Steamed Bun"? Her writing style is similar. The stories revolve around an event, an object, or something else.

Today, I'm posting something that revolves around a sword…

This section already has three of her works: "Women's Lawyer's Office" (complete, only the first chapter is repeated); "The Fate-Turner" (partial); and "Wandering the Martial World.

" Oh, and I forgot to mention another characteristic of her: boundless eroticism, but not overtly explicit.

Hope you enjoy it.

This section

provides a brief introduction to the main characters and sects in the book, followed by explanations of some terms:

Heavenly Ranking: The ten most skilled martial artists in the righteous path.
Earthly Ranking: The ten most skilled martial artists in the underworld.
Human Ranking: Ten people in the martial arts world best avoided.
Dragon Ranking: Ranked by martial arts prowess among male masters under the age of 25.
Phoenix Ranking: Ranked by charm among female masters aged 14 to 25.
These five rankings are published by the "Martial Arts Academy" and are subject to change. The Martial Arts Academy claims to be just an ordinary academy, and aside from publishing the rankings, it never interferes in any other martial arts affairs. Furthermore, whether someone belongs to the righteous or underworld is not solely determined by their sect affiliation, but rather by a comprehensive assessment of their past actions.
*** *** *** Hua Ruoxu,
head of the seven major sects of the Huashan Sword Sect
: Disciple of the Huashan Sect Leader.
Hua Tianyun: Sect Leader of Huashan, ranked second on the Heavenly Ranking.
Hua Yuluan: Known as the Heartless Fairy, the eldest daughter of Huashan, ranked sixth on the Human Ranking and fifth on the Phoenix Ranking.
Hua Yufeng: Known as the gentle fairy, the second young lady of Huashan, ranked fourth on the Human Ranking and sixth on the Phoenix Ranking.
Han Xue: Originally Hua Yuluan's maid...
*** *** ***
The most mysterious and powerful sect in the
Divine Palace, seemingly belonging to the righteous path. Gong Yaqian, the young master of the Divine Palace.
Feng Yun Lei Dian: The four elders of the Divine Palace.
Holy Maiden of the Divine Palace: Identity unknown.
The four envoys of the Divine Palace: Identity unknown.
**** *** ***
The most powerful underworld sect in the Demon Palace.
Su Dai'er, the master of the Demon Palace, ranked first on the Human Ranking. Liu Yun Fei
Xu, Su Dai'er's maid,
Nangong Xuanyuan, an elder of the Demon Palace, ranked one
hundredth on the Earth Ranking. Li Hu, known as the lustful demon, an elder of the Demon Palace, ranked third on the Earth Ranking .
*** *** ***
The four great families, a world of romance and ambiguous morality, are closely connected and usually act together.
Feng Yundong, head of the Feng family, ranked seventh on the
Earthly Ranking;
Feng Congyun,
second young master of the Feng family; Hua Cuo, head of the Hua family, ranked eighth on the Earthly Ranking; Hua Feihua, known as the Romantic Young Master; Hua Feimeng, second
young master of the Hua family,
ranked third on the Dragon Ranking
; Hua Feimeng, eldest young lady of the Hua family; Xue Mingfeng, head of the Xue family, ranked fifth on the Earthly Ranking; Xue Piaopiao, eldest young lady of the Xue family, ranked tenth on the Phoenix Ranking; Xue Youyou, second young lady of the Xue
family, ranked second on
the Phoenix Ranking; Feng Yunpiaopiao; Xue Mingfeng's wife; Feng Yundong 's younger sister; Yue Fei,
head of the Yue family ; Yue Tianhong, eldest young lady of the Yue family; Zhang Lingyun, Yue Tianhong's husband ; Yue Tianying, second young master of the Yue family, ranked seventh Yue Tianxiong, third young master of the Yue family; Yue Tianjiao, fourth young lady of the Yue family... **** *** *** White Robe Tower: the most terrifying assassin organization ; White Robe: head of the White Robe Tower, ranked second on the Earthly Ranking; White Robe Four Killers: the four most terrifying assassins of the White Robe Tower ... *** *** The Four Gentlemen of the Martial World are ranked fifth on the Human Ranking: the Gentleman of Wine, the Gentleman of No Wine and Lust, Tianxie, the Gentleman of Wealth, Duobao, and the Gentleman of Aoyun... *** *** *** Feng Ping, known as the Drunkard, ranked eighth on the Human Ranking. Yun Jiu, who claimed to be ninth on the Stealing Saint Ranking, was the sword spirit in Hua Tianxing's Love Sword. Jiang Qingyue, the eldest daughter of the Dajiang Escort Agency, was Jiang Xiaoyue, Jiang Qingyue's maid. Ye Bu'er, known as the Wise Saint , was Ye Wuying, Ye Bu'er's daughter and the closed-door disciple of the South Sea Divine Nun. Ouyang Bing'er, ranked fourth on the Phoenix Ranking, was the daughter of the Snow Mountain Sword Sect's leader. The Snow Mountain Sword Sect was one of the seven major sects. The first volume of the Phoenix Ranking was titled "Heartbreak," and the first chapter was "Love Fills Mount Hua." Mount Hua, the Western Peak, is located in Shaanxi Province, and the Mount Hua Sword Sect is situated atop it. Hua Tianyun, the leader of the Mount Hua Sword Sect, debuted at eighteen, topped the Dragon Ranking at twenty, took over Mount Hua at twenty-five, and by thirty, Mount Hua had become the leader of the seven sects, surpassing Shaolin and Wudang in reputation. In the same year, he initiated the Mount Hua Sword Tournament, held every five years. Ten years have passed, and the third Mount Hua Sword Tournament has begun. The Mount Hua Sword Sect is now filled with masters, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere. The Mount Hua Sword Tournament isn't open to all martial artists; it's exclusively for skilled fighters under 25. While called a tournament, it's not solely about swordsmanship. Due to the age restriction, generally no one can win twice. However, this year, someone has a strong chance. Feng Guoyun, 23 years old, won the Mount Hua tournament five years ago, and today he's back, already the top fighter on the Dragon Ranking. But his purpose here isn't to win; it's for a woman.

The most famous person in the Huashan Sect today is not Hua Tianyun, but his two beloved daughters, Hua Yuluan and Hua Yufeng. The ruthless fairy Hua Yuluan and the gentle fairy Hua Yufeng have spread their names throughout the martial arts world, and no one in the Jianghu knows them. Hua Yuluan is known as the Heartless because Feng Guoyun pursued her for five years without receiving any kindness in return. She also maintained a cold demeanor towards everyone else. It is said that Hua Yuluan only ever smiled at one person, and that person was her younger sister, the Gentle Fairy Hua Yufeng. Hua Yufeng was naturally kind-hearted and always smiling at everyone. She possessed an innate charm and temperament that made her endearing. Although the Gentle Fairy was gentle, she caused headaches for many, especially those in the underworld. Spending even a little time with her could easily corrupt one. The notorious womanizer Hua Hudie once dared to set his sights on the Hua sisters, but upon seeing Hua Yufeng, he became a monk, thus avoiding death. If he had truly intended to harm Hua Yufeng, her sword would have already severed his head before he even touched her.
The gentle fairy's charm caused headaches for the underworld, yet they were powerless to stop her, as Hua Yuluan was always by her sister's side. Hua Yuluan's martial arts skills could only be described as unfathomable.
Feng Guoyun had never given up pursuing Hua Yuluan, but unexpectedly, before the upcoming Mount Hua Sword Tournament, Hua Yuluan declared that she would marry whoever won first place. Feng Guoyun was overjoyed, believing Hua Yuluan had finally accepted him, as no young master in the world could surpass him. So he participated in the Mount Hua Sword Tournament once again. When his
last opponent fell on the stage, Feng Guoyun felt a sense of relief, but also a surge of inexplicable joy; he could finally win the heart of his beauty.
The Hua sisters, Hua Yuluan and Hua Yufeng, had not yet appeared. The referee for this martial arts competition was Abbot Jueyuan of Shaolin Temple, the senior uncle of the current Shaolin abbot, Master Yuanguang, and the top martial artist in Shaolin Temple, as well as the number one martial artist on the Heavenly Ranking . Hua Tianyun was ranked second on the Heavenly Ranking, but Hua Tianyun was still young, just over forty, while Abbot Jueyuan was already eighty years old.
Abbot Jueyuan was about to announce the result, though everyone already knew it.
"This old monk hereby announces that the champion of the third Mount Hua Martial Arts Competition is Feng..."
"Wait." A clear voice rang out. The voice wasn't too loud, but most of the people present were martial arts masters, so they could naturally hear the direction from which the voice came. They all turned to a corner of the stage, where a young man in white was slowly walking towards the stage.
Dressed in Confucian robes, his handsome face seemed to lack some masculine vigor. His scholarly attire exuded a strong scholarly air, making him incongruous with the people in this grand event.
A murmur rippled through the crowd. He had climbed the ladder, not using his martial arts skills; his nimble movements made it hard not to doubt his abilities.
"Master, I wish to spar with Hero Feng. Please don't announce the result yet," the young man said, bowing deeply to Master Jueyuan.
"Ruoxu, are you truly certain?" Master Jueyuan recognized the young man; his kind eyes were filled with pity.
"Master, I have made my decision," the young man named Ruoxu nodded firmly.
"Very well." Master Jueyuan had known the young man for some time and understood his character; once he made up his mind, almost no one could change it.
"Since ancient times, those with deep feelings have only ended in regret." Ruoxu murmured, then collapsed. Feng Guoyun was stunned. He hadn't expected his opponent to be completely ignorant of martial arts. He was caught off guard. He hadn't intended to kill the boy, but now, it seemed he wouldn't survive. Bright red blood splattered in the air, staining the boy's white robes, and the boy's body continued to fall, about to hit the ground.
Suddenly, everyone saw a faint purple shadow flash by. Another person had appeared on the stage, and the white-robed boy was caught just as his body was about to touch the ground.
"Senior sister, I really can't bear to part with you." A look of relief appeared on the boy's face as he gasped for breath, his voice growing weaker and weaker until his eyes closed. At this moment, everyone could see clearly that the person supporting the boy was a girl in purple robes, stunningly beautiful yet cold as ice. Many recognized her; she was the Heartless Fairy, Hua Yuluan.
Hua Yuluan's face remained cold, but her slender fingers swiftly tapped a few points on the boy's body, stopping the gushing blood. Suddenly, a tear rolled down her cheek.
"Yuluan, I... I didn't mean to kill him," Feng Guoyun stammered, his heart filled with mixed emotions. The heartless fairy was crying for someone, but not for him, but for a stranger, a boy.
"I should thank you for showing mercy," Hua Yuluan said, lowering her head slightly. She wiped away the tear when no one was looking, picked up the boy's body, and turned to leave.
"Yuluan," Zen Master Jueyuan called out, his figure flashing before her.
"Quickly give him this; it might save his life." Zen Master Jueyuan handed her a red pill, its fragrance wafting through the air, clearly no ordinary medicine.
"The Great Rejuvenation Pill!" someone in the crowd exclaimed softly, a hint of envy in their voice. The Great Rejuvenation Pill is a sacred medicine of Shaolin, said to be able to revive the dead and heal bones. Martial artists who take it can increase their internal energy by decades, but it is extremely rare, and ordinary people find it very difficult to obtain.
Ruoxu finally woke up, feeling only pain and weakness throughout his body.
"Am I not dead yet?" Ruoxu murmured, opening his eyes, feeling a bit of blindness. Suddenly, the conversation of two girls caught his attention. He knew they were Hua Yufeng's two maids, Hanxue and Hanshuang.
"Why hasn't Young Master woken up yet? It's been so many days." Hanxue's voice held a slight worry.
"Perhaps it's a good thing that Young Master hasn't woken up. If he woke up and knew that Miss is getting married tomorrow, he would probably be even more heartbroken." Hanshuang sighed softly, with a hint of sympathy.
Ruoxu felt a buzzing in his head. He didn't know what Hanxue and Hanshuang said after that. He struggled to get up, his mind now filled with only one wish: to leave this place, as far away as possible. He didn't want to see his beloved senior sister marry someone else. Summoning strength from who-knows-where, he slowly climbed through the window, sneaked out, and stumbled down the mountain.
A wide yet winding official road passed through the foot of Mount Hua. In the distance, a large caravan was moving towards them, banners fluttering, and powerful shouts rising and falling: "The mighty Yangtze River!"
At the head of the caravan, two men and two horses rode side by side. The man on the left was about fifty years old, with a long, white beard reaching his chest. His face was covered with wrinkles, suggesting he had endured much hardship, yet he was still vigorous. His temples were high, and his eyes shone brightly, exuding an air of authority. The other man was a young man of about twenty-five or twenty-six, with red lips and white teeth, a handsome face, and striking eyebrows—a truly elegant and refined gentleman.
Behind them were more than ten open carriages, each piled with two large boxes. Each carriage was surrounded by four burly men wielding swords, and at the very back of the convoy was a brightly colored, enclosed carriage with about a dozen sword-wielding men behind it.
"Huh?" The young man at the front let out a soft "Huh," flicked the reins, and stopped.
"Ling Feng, what's wrong?" The elder also stopped, and the entire convoy halted.
"Father, look, there seems to be someone lying on the ground over there." Following his finger, a faint white figure could be seen lying on the ground not far away.
"Ling Feng, go check it out, be careful," the elder said.
Ling Feng dismounted, landed lightly on the ground, and vanished in a flash, returning to the front of the convoy moments later, this time with a man in his arms.
"Father, this man has fainted. Should we save him?" Ling Feng held a white-clad youth in his hands.
"Brother." A middle-aged man in blue stepped forward. "Brother, this man's origins are unknown. We should leave him alone, lest..."

"Second Uncle, I checked his body. There's not a trace of true energy. He should be fine." Ling Feng said.
"Ling Feng, the martial world is dangerous. There are all sorts of people. We should be careful." The middle-aged man, whom Ling Feng called Second Uncle, said in a condescending tone.
"Second Brother, Ling Feng, stop arguing." The elder gently waved his hand to stop them from arguing further. "Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. I, Jiang Tianxiao, have been traveling the martial world for thirty years, and I value benevolence and righteousness above all else. To stand by and watch someone die is unrighteous. Although the road ahead is dangerous this time, I cannot violate my principles. Ling Feng, let me see him."
"Yes, Father, I've already checked him. He's just too weak. He should be fine. He'll recover after some rest." Jiang Ling Feng said, handing over the youth in his hands.
Jiang Tianxiao checked his pulse, nodded, and gave Jiang Lingfeng an approving look: "Lingfeng, you're absolutely right. Let Qing'er look after him for a while."
"Father, what is it?" The curtain of the last carriage was lifted, revealing a beautiful young girl's face.
"Qingmei, this person is weak and unconscious. Let him rest here for a while." Jiang Lingfeng had already reached the carriage and placed the unconscious boy inside. The girl nodded slightly, but didn't speak. After a moment, she pulled her head back inside.
"Father, let's continue." Jiang Lingfeng said respectfully. Jiang Tianxiao nodded slightly, gave the reins a sharp jerk, spurred the horse, and let out a heroic shout: "Great—Jiang—Mighty—Marty—!"
The caravan continued forward, gradually disappearing into the distance. Suddenly, a beautiful girl in purple appeared from behind, her face filled with resentment, staring blankly at the increasingly smaller figures and carriages.
"Sister, if you care about him so much, why hurt him like this?" A soft sigh escaped her lips, and another young girl appeared, dressed in a flawless white dress. Her delicate face was framed by baby-soft, flawless skin, so smooth it seemed as if it could be broken with a touch. The mountain breeze made her dress flutter, giving her an air of purity and nobility.
"I don't want him to remain so unambitious. I'm doing this for his own good," the girl in purple said calmly.
"Sister, if you truly love him, you shouldn't treat him like this," the girl in white shook her head. "I know I can't persuade you, but sister, perhaps one day you'll regret it."
"If he truly loves me, he won't let me regret it," the girl in purple said calmly.
"Life is unpredictable; many things don't go according to plan," the girl in white said softly. "Besides, he doesn't know martial arts and has never left Mount Hua. If something happens to him, it will be too late for regrets."
"Fate is predetermined. If he is destined to be mine, he will eventually return to my side," the girl in purple said softly.
"The Dajiang Escort Agency has never failed in its twenty years of escorting goods, yet this time it accepted a mission it shouldn't have. Its decades-long foundation may be destroyed in an instant. Whether his rescue by the Dajiang Escort Agency is a blessing or a curse remains to be seen," the white-clad girl said slowly.
"I believe good fortune will come," the purple-clad girl said calmly, a fleeting worry flashing in her bright eyes.
"Since you say so, sister, then I have nothing more to say," the white-clad girl sighed softly, turning and drifting away.
The purple-clad girl stood there blankly for a moment, then suddenly rose and rushed towards the caravan.
"Stubborn on the outside, soft on the inside, you can't let him go. Sister, when will you change your ways?" The white-clad girl suddenly reappeared at the foot of the mountain, watching the purple-clad girl's departing figure, and sighed softly.
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Ruoxu slightly opened his eyes, hearing the rumbling of wheels. He sensed he was in a carriage, but it was very smooth, without any bumps. A faint, pleasant fragrance wafted into his nostrils.
"You're awake. Don't move yet. You're very weak. Let me feed you some porridge." A gentle, melodious voice reached his ears. Ruoxu gently turned his head, and a beautiful face came into view. The young woman, dressed in black, was looking at him with concern.
"Thank you so much for saving my life, Miss. I, Ruoxu, am deeply grateful." Ruoxu struggled to sit up and bow.
"Don't move, don't move." The young woman pressed him down, giving him a slightly reproachful look. "You're so stubborn. I told you not to get up, but you won't listen. If you ruin your health, you'll suffer." Her reproachful tone was actually filled with deep concern. Ruoxu felt a pang of sadness: If only you treated me like this!
"Thank you, Miss. May I ask your name so I can remember your great kindness?" Although Ruoxu couldn't get up, he still bowed respectfully while lying down.
"You really are a bookworm, even your words are so sour," the girl said softly. "My name is Jiang Qingyue, you can just call me Xiaoyue."
After a pause, the girl added, "Your name is so strange, Xu Ruo, but your body is also quite weak, which suits you well. Oh, never mind that, let's eat something to nourish ourselves." Saying this, she got up and brought over a small bowl, which was half-filled with a slightly fragrant bowl of rice porridge.
"Thank you, Miss Jiang, I can do it myself," Ruoxu quickly said.
"I told you not to move, so don't move. Why are you so fussy?" Jiang Qingyue suddenly got angry. Ruoxu was startled, looked at her, and finally didn't say anything more, silently enjoying her service.
"Rest well, you'll be almost better when you wake up." Jiang Qingyue finally finished feeding Ruoxu the porridge, got up and said lightly. Ruoxu seemed to want to say something, but suddenly felt a numbness, a strong sense of drowsiness came over him, and he soon fell into a deep sleep.
"Such a grown man, yet he doesn't know how to take care of himself," Jiang Qingyue murmured, looking at Ruoxu's sleeping face.

Volume One: Heartbreak, Chapter Two: The Legend of the Sword of Love

. After an unknown amount of time, Ruoxu woke up again.
Silence reigned outside the carriage, which had come to a stop. He slowly sat up, feeling that most of his strength had returned. He slightly raised his hand to lift the curtain, wanting to see the scenery outside.
A soft little hand grasped his, and a familiar fragrance wafted into his nostrils. Ruoxu turned his head and saw a hint of anxiety on Jiang Qingyue's face. She shook her head at him but remained silent. Then, he heard voices outside.
It was a valley, with mountains on both sides converging towards the center, seemingly ready to engulf the entire valley at any moment. A bright moon hung in the sky, its soft light illuminating the dim valley, but unable to dispel its inherent gloom. A dense crowd crammed into the not-so-spacious valley, the drawn swords gleaming coldly in the moonlight.
"Jiang Tianxiao, hand over the goods!" Finally, someone spoke. It was a middle-aged man, short in stature, with shifty eyes. Beside him were three men who looked exactly like him. The four of them, with eight eyes, stared intently at Jiang Tianxiao.
"Brother Qi, aren't you making things difficult for me? I'm a镖师 (bodyguard/escort), how can I hand over the goods I'm transporting to anyone other than the client?" Jiang Tianxiao feigned distress.
"Jiang Tianxiao, don't give me that kind of talk. I'm telling you upfront, you have to give it to us today, whether you like it or not. If you give it to us, we four brothers will spare your lives. Otherwise, don't blame us for being ruthless," the man surnamed Qi sneered, his voice sharp and unpleasant to hear.
"With so many heroes present, I doubt they'll stand idly by," Jiang Tianxiao said with a slight smile. He appeared nonchalant, but inwardly he was slightly worried. He knew very well who these four were. The Four Demons of Laoshan, quadruplets, always fought as a team, their coordination flawless and rarely defeated. They were ruthless and merciless. They rarely left Laoshan and didn't commit many evil deeds, so most righteous people avoided provoking them. However, the goods they were escorting this time were too tempting, drawing the four brothers to their side.
"Jiang Tianxiao, your wishful thinking is quite clever. You want to provoke us into fighting to the death so you can reap the benefits later? Unfortunately for you, we've already discussed it. You hand over the goods first, and we'll naturally find a way to distribute them." It was Qi Chi speaking again. Jiang Tianxiao felt a chill in his heart. It seemed they had indeed planned this. Qi Chi was the only one speaking, and everyone else seemed to follow his lead.
"Chief Jiang, Brother Qi is right. You should hand over the goods." A middle-aged man with a purplish-red face spoke up. He was tall and imposing, wearing a black robe that gave him a certain air of authority.
"So it's Master Zhang of the Golden Saber Sect. I never expected Master Zhang to be willing to be subordinate to others." Jiang Tianxiao said sarcastically. Judging from the situation, he had a general idea of what was going on. The people who came tonight were led by the Four Ghosts of Laoshan and Zhang Lie of the Golden Saber Sect. It seemed they had reached some kind of tacit agreement, otherwise they wouldn't be so united.
The Golden Saber Sect was a medium-sized sect; in terms of the number of disciples, it was clearly no match for the Seven Great Sects. However, the Golden Saber Sect's saber techniques were exceptionally domineering, capable of killing with ease. Therefore, even the Seven Great Sects were somewhat wary of them. Furthermore, the Golden Saber Sect's leader, Zhang Lie, had climbed to tenth place on the Earthly Ranking, so no one dared to easily provoke him.

Although Jiang Tianxiao had a considerable reputation in the martial arts world, his martial arts skills were clearly not on the same level as Zhang Lie's. Masters on the Heavenly and Earthly Rankings were practically mythical figures in the martial arts world; easily offending one was even more terrifying than offending a major sect.
"Chief Jiang, please hand over the Sword of Love," Zhang Lie said indifferently, unmoved by Jiang Tianxiao's words.
"Since ancient times, divine weapons and sharp tools have been obtained only by those with the right destiny. Master Zhang's forceful acquisition is probably against the principles of heaven," Jiang Tianxiao thought with a surge of sorrow. Was the Great River Escort Agency going to become history tonight?
"Heavenly justice? Haha, laughable!" Zhang Lie laughed wildly twice, then his face suddenly turned cold. "Jiang Tianxiao, today, my words are heavenly justice. Since you're courting death, don't blame me for being impolite!" He
casually slashed with his sword, seemingly light and indifferent, yet Jiang Tianxiao felt an immense pressure bearing down on him. Suddenly, a stream of true energy tinged with a faint purple hue shot out from the sword, striking Jiang Tianxiao like lightning.
"Pfft!" Jiang Tianxiao spat out blood, flying back a full two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters).
"Father, how are you?" Jiang Lingfeng cried out in anguish, rushing towards Jiang Tianxiao.
"Lingfeng, I'm alright. You, you take everyone and leave quickly!" Jiang Tianxiao gasped, his voice weak.
"Zhang Lie, I'll fight you to the death!" Jiang Lingfeng stood up, ready to pounce on Zhang Lie.
"Lingfeng, you take care of your father, I'll handle this." Jiang Lingfeng was pulled back.
"Second Uncle, you...you be careful," Jiang Lingfeng whispered. The person holding him back was Jiang Tianhai, Jiang Tianxiao's cousin.
"With just a few of you, you're no match for me. I don't want to kill anyone. Just hand over the Love Sword now, and I'll let you go immediately," Zhang Lie said coldly, looking disdainfully at the Jiang Escort Agency members glaring at him.
"A dignified Earth Ranking expert, yet you try to rob a caravan. Don't you know shame? No wonder you'll always only be ranked tenth on the Earth Ranking." A cold voice rang out. Before the words had even finished, everyone's eyes lit up. A girl in purple appeared in the arena. Her long, soft hair cascaded naturally over her shoulders. She had delicate willow-leaf eyebrows, and her eyes, clear as autumn water, were sparkling. Her face was as white as jade, with a small, slightly upturned nose and cherry-like lips. Her features were perfectly matched, without the slightest flaw. Her extraordinary grace made her look like a fairy descended from heaven.
Ruoxu's heart trembled violently. Hearing that voice, he could no longer control himself and abruptly lifted the carriage curtain. "Senior Sister, is it really you?" Ruoxu cried out in his heart.
Jiang Qingyue was caught off guard and couldn't stop him. When she saw him staring blankly at the woman who had just appeared, she couldn't help but feel a similar feeling.
"Little girl, who are you? You speak without any manners." Zhang Lie stared at Hua Yuluan with a hint of anger.
"Hua Yuluan of Huashan." The voice caused a gasp. Then silence fell instantly.
"Does the Huashan Sect also covet this escort mission?" Zhang Lie was also slightly stunned, but quickly regained his composure.
"If anyone dares to mess with the Dajiang Escort Agency, they are making an enemy of Huashan." Hua Yuluan said calmly, "That's all I have to say. You all can decide what to do."
"Chief Jiang, Chief Jiang, why didn't you say you had such a powerful backer earlier?" Zhang Lie suddenly burst into wild laughter, and with that laughter, he slowly left the valley, his tone full of resentment.
A catastrophic disaster had been averted just like that. The members of the Dajiang Escort Agency could hardly believe it, but it was indeed true.
"Thank you for your help, Fairy Hua." Jiang Lingfeng bowed and expressed his gratitude.
"Young Master Jiang, you're too kind. Your father's injuries are quite severe and he needs treatment as soon as possible." Hua Yuluan said calmly, her gaze shifting towards the carriage, where she saw those infatuated eyes. Her heart skipped a beat, and she resolutely turned her head away, drifting off into the distance.
"Senior Sister!" Ruoxu called out softly in his heart, wanting to chase after her, but finding himself lacking the courage. In the end, he could only watch her disappear, the ethereal beauty in her flowing purple robes leaving a deep impression on his heart.
"Does Young Master Xu know her?" Jiang Qingyue suddenly asked softly.
"Ah, no, I don't know her." Ruoxu quickly shook his head in denial, glancing at Jiang Qingyue, feeling a pang of guilt, realizing he shouldn't have lied to her.
"Miss Jiang, I'm a little tired, I'll go to sleep first." Ruoxu glanced guiltily at Jiang Qingyue, said softly, and then lay down on the couch, gently closing his eyes.
Jiang Qingyue looked at him with complicated emotions, sighed softly after a long while, gently pulled a quilt over him, and then got out of the carriage.
Zhang Lie didn't seem to really want to kill, so Jiang Tianxiao's injuries weren't fatal.
"Second brother, Lingfeng, don't worry, I'm fine now." Jiang Tianxiao smiled slightly.
"Father, are you alright?" Jiang Qingyue walked over and asked softly.
"I'm fine, Qing'er, why did you come out? Didn't I tell you not to go out of the carriage? It's getting late, go and rest." Jiang Tianxiao looked a little annoyed.
"Father, I was worried about you." Jiang Qingyue said coquettishly.
"I really can't do anything with you." Jiang Tianxiao sighed softly and didn't say anything more.
"Father, why did Fairy Hua help us? We don't seem to have any dealings with Mount Hua, do we?" Jiang Lingfeng asked, puzzled.
“Father doesn’t know either, but Mount Hua is the head of the righteous sects, perhaps they can’t stand the arrogance of the underworld,” Jiang Tianxiao said.
“But brother, I feel something’s not right. Mount Hua seems to be treating us too well. Judging from what Fairy Hua just said, no one will dare to openly target us anymore,” Jiang Tianhai said, looking somewhat puzzled.
“Perhaps it’s a case of good deeds being rewarded,” Jiang Qingyue said quietly.
“I hope so. However, we still need to be careful. Although Fairy Hua is helping us, I’m worried that someone might still try to harm us in secret,” Jiang Tianxiao said. “In two more days, we’ll reach Chang’an. At that time, our mission will be complete.”
"Father, who exactly is the person who entrusted the shipment?" Jiang Lingfeng couldn't help but ask this question again. He had asked it several times before, but Jiang Tianxiao had never told him.
"Actually, I don't know who she is either. I only know that she is a very beautiful and young woman." Jiang Tianxiao's face showed a strange expression, and his voice seemed to come from a very distant place, ethereal and uncertain.
"Father, is the legend about the Love Sword true?" Jiang Lingfeng was silent for a long time before asking again.
"Perhaps, it is true!" Jiang Tianxiao replied.
Once upon a time, there was a swordsmith who was obsessed with swords. He vowed to forge an unparalleled sword. He found a piece of ten-thousand-year-old black iron and meticulously polished it for three years and forty-nine days. Just when he was about to complete it, he discovered that the sword could never be born. No matter how many times he forged it in the furnace, it remained a half-finished product, never achieving the effect he envisioned.
Later, in a book, he learned that for a divine weapon to be born, a living sacrifice was necessary, and the quality of the offering often determined the sword's final spiritual essence. Therefore, he hesitated to decide what to use as a sacrifice, and three more years passed. He was emaciated and still hadn't succeeded.
A girl who had always loved him devotedly stayed by his side, but his heart was only for the sword, completely ignoring her. Finally, one day, unable to bear his emaciated state and heartbroken by his indifference, she jumped into the raging furnace when he wasn't looking. Instantly, the world went dark, and the divine weapon was finally born. However, upon realizing what had happened, he had forever lost his beloved. Three years later, he died in despair, and the sword, because of the woman's unwavering love, was named the Sword of Love by later generations.
Legend has it that the Sword of Love possesses a wondrous power: whoever obtains it, regardless of gender, can stay with their beloved forever. However, this is merely a legend, and no one has ever verified it.
There's a rumor circulating in the martial arts world that the Love Sword hides a great secret. Once this secret is cracked, unparalleled martial arts skills and countless riches will follow. This is the real reason why so many people are fighting over it. Ruoxu
wasn't actually asleep; in fact, he couldn't sleep at all. Memories of the past ten years flashed through his mind.
He was an orphan, taken in by Hua Yuluan. He was five years old then, Hua Yuluan was eight, and Hua Yufeng was six.
Hua Yuluan and Hua Yufeng were both very kind to him. However, one day, Hua Ruoxu realized he had fallen hopelessly in love with Hua Yuluan, so he began to avoid her, feeling unworthy of her.
Hua Yuluan was an absolute genius in swordsmanship. Hua Tianyun had predicted that Hua Yuluan would surpass him within ten years. Five years had already passed since that prediction was made. For some unknown reason, Ruoxu couldn't muster any interest in learning martial arts. Instead, he was fascinated by poetry and other literary pursuits. Hua Tianyun once tried to force him to learn martial arts, but Zen Master Jueyuan dissuaded him, saying that everything was preordained. Hua Tianyun trusted Zen Master Jueyuan greatly, so Ruoxu never learned martial arts.
Ruoxu's love for Hua Yuluan grew stronger, but he also felt increasingly inferior, eventually avoiding her altogether. When Hua Yuluan announced she would choose a husband through martial arts, he finally regretted his decision. Seeing his beloved about to marry another, he felt he should do something. So, despite not knowing martial arts, he still went on stage to fight Feng Guoyun.
"Senior sister, I just want you to know that I truly love you," Ruoxu thought to himself. "At least I tried, and that makes me feel a little better." However, Ruoxu didn't know that he was wrong all along. He thought Hua Yuluan wouldn't fall in love with him, unaware that Hua Yuluan hated his heartlessness all along. It wasn't until she heard Ruoxu's words when he was seriously injured that she understood his feelings. (

Volume 1, Chapter 3: Deep Affection)

Perhaps because of Hua Yuluan, the Dajiang Escort Agency didn't encounter any obstacles or attacks in the following days. Ruoxu gradually became familiar with the people in the agency. Because he was always polite, everyone had a good impression of him. Jiang Lingfeng was not much older than him, so they got along quite well. However, when asked about his background, Ruoxu always hesitated, only saying that he was an orphan. Jiang Lingfeng didn't press him further.
Jiang Lingfeng and Jiang Qingyue are siblings, but Ruoxu always felt something was off about their relationship. Their words and actions seemed less like siblings and more like a master-servant relationship.
Ruoxu's body had mostly recovered, and the injuries Feng Guoyun had inflicted on him had healed, but the wounds in his heart were unlikely to be soothed so easily.
Chang'an.
To avoid attracting attention, the Dajiang Escort Agency chose a small inn and booked it for themselves.
As dusk fell, Chang'an was ablaze with lights.
A single lamp flickered dimly as Ruoxu sat quietly by the window, the image of Hua Yuluan resurfacing in his mind. Senior Sister, are you married? The thought caused another pang of pain in his heart. He knew Hua Yuluan was now someone else's wife, yet he refused to accept this fact. In his heart, Hua Yuluan would always be his senior sister, his senior sister alone.
Soft footsteps sounded at the door. Ruoxu knew who it was; only she would appear at this time.
Jiang Qingyue didn't know why, but ever since she met Ruoxu, her heart had involuntarily become attached to him, and she always unconsciously cared for and looked after him. However, he remained unmoved by her kindness, even his address to her was always so polite. In annoyance, she gave him the nickname "bookworm."
"Bookworm, what are you thinking about again? You seem so lost in thought!" Jiang Qingyue realized her tone was a little sour. With a woman's intuition, she knew he was thinking about his sweetheart again, Hua Yuluan from Mount Hua. Although he never admitted to having a relationship with Hua Yuluan, she was certain that Hua Yuluan and this self-proclaimed bookworm, Xu Ruo, had a deep connection.
"Miss Xiaoyue," Ruoxu called out somewhat embarrassedly, but didn't continue.
"What do you plan to do in the future?" Jiang Qingyue sighed inwardly and asked softly.
"I... I don't know," Ruoxu murmured after a long pause. He was telling the truth; he truly didn't know where he would go. Since he was old enough to understand, he had always stayed on Mount Hua, never imagining that one day he would leave that place, and leave alone. Suddenly realizing that for so many years, Hua Yuluan had arranged his daily life. His heart ached again. "Senior Sister, you care about me, don't you? But why did you marry someone else? Senior Sister, what will I do without you?"
Jiang Qingyue looked at the man before her. He appeared weak on the outside, yet his heart seemed strong. All his worries were buried deep inside, unwilling to share with anyone.
"Am I not good enough?" A pang of sorrow gripped her heart. Although they hadn't known each other for long, she had at least treated him sincerely. While it wasn't yet romantic love, she at least considered him a friend. "
Miss Xiaoyue, thank you so much for your care these past few days. I am deeply grateful." Ruoxu suddenly let out a soft sigh, a slight smile appearing on his face.
"Who needs your gratitude? You're such a bookworm!" Jiang Qingyue glared at him, a hint of annoyance in her voice. Suddenly, her heart skipped a beat, and her tone became flustered. "Why are you saying that? You...you're leaving?"
"I should go." Ruoxu sighed softly, his gaze drifting unfocused to the darkness outside the window. Perhaps, this was my future?
"Where are you going?" Jiang Qingyue's voice trembled.
"The world is vast; I think there must be somewhere I can go!" Ruoxu said calmly.
"Ah!" A piercing scream shattered the tranquil night, followed by another. Jiang Qingyue's expression changed drastically.
"Don't move here. I'll be right back." With that, she disappeared through the door.
The screams continued unabated, yet Ruoxu felt no fear. Although he lacked martial arts skills, he had grown up in a martial arts family and was well-versed in the carnage of the martial world, though he had never witnessed it firsthand. More importantly, he seemed indifferent to life and death, a sense of resignation washing over him; death was preferable.
Before he could ponder further, Jiang Qingyue rushed back, her face a mixture of sorrow and anxiety.
"Come with me!" Without explanation, she grabbed Ruoxu and leaped out of the window.
Feeling the wind whistling past his ears, Ruoxu was already in Jiang Qingyue's arms, a faint fragrance wafting over him, stirring a slight ripple in his heart.
Jiang Qingyue used all her strength to run towards the city gates, tears streaming down her beautiful face. She knew the Great River Escort Agency was finished.
There was no road ahead. Jiang Qingyue was unfamiliar with Chang'an, and in her haste, she had stumbled onto a dead end, a bottomless abyss before her.
"Bookworm, are you alright?" Jiang Qingyue stopped, wiping away what appeared to be sweat or tears from her face, her voice choked with emotion.
"Miss Xiaoyue, I'm fine." Ruoxu staggered, almost losing his balance; the mountain wind howled, making his voice sound even weaker.
"Miss Xiaoyue, what happened?" Ruoxu looked at her tear-streaked face, somewhat at a loss.
"Bookworm, I..." Jiang Qingyue burst into tears, throwing herself into Ruoxu's arms. Poor Ruoxu was knocked to the ground by her sudden movement, a sharp pain shooting through his back as if something had pierced it.
Jiang Qingyue cried for a while, feeling much better. Just now, watching her familiar companions from the escort agency become corpses one by one, she had even considered dying with them, but she knew she couldn't die now; she still had things to do.
"Bookworm, are you alright?" Jiang Qingyue, having gradually calmed down, realized they were both lying on the ground in a rather intimate position. Her pretty face flushed slightly, and she quickly scrambled off him, helping him sit down. She asked in a low voice,
"I'm fine," Ruoxu said, forcing a smile despite the pain.
"Ah, why are you bleeding?" Jiang Qingyue touched his wet back, her hand covered in blood, and her voice changed.
"It's nothing, Miss Xiaoyue, just a minor injury. It should be fine." Ruoxu didn't want her to worry about him at this time.
Jiang Qingyue glared at him fiercely and began to bandage and apply medicine meticulously. Ruoxu felt a strange unease.
A soft sigh drifted over, and a person appeared silently before them. Instantly, Jiang Qingyue's face turned pale, devoid of color.
Ruoxu's heart skipped a beat. He recognized the person—Zhang Lie, the leader of the Golden Saber Sect and one of the top ten experts on the Earth Ranking, who had attempted to rob the caravan a few days earlier. Although Ruoxu didn't know martial arts, he still understood some things in the martial arts world. Coupled with his intelligence, he could remember everything he saw and heard.
The Earth Ranking was for underworld masters, while the Heaven Ranking was for righteous masters. There were also other rankings like the Dragon Ranking and the Phoenix Ranking.
"It's rumored that Miss Jiang of the Great River Escort Agency is mysterious and exceptionally beautiful. Today, it seems the rumors are true," Zhang Lie sighed softly. "Miss Jiang and this young man are deeply in love. Although I'm just a rough man, I really don't want to separate you two. Therefore, as long as Miss Jiang is willing to hand over the Love Sword, I will spare your lives."
"Zhang Lie, don't pretend to be benevolent! You've already killed dozens of people from the Great River Escort Agency, why care about one more?" Jiang Qingyue stood up gently, taking Ruoxu's hand with her left. Her soft, warm hand sent a jolt through Ruoxu, making his heart skip a beat. He couldn't help but curse himself for thinking such things, especially at a time like this.
“Whether Miss Jiang believes me or not, I still have to say that those who attacked the Dajiang Escort Agency have nothing to do with me, and I don’t even know who they are. I only want this sword, I don’t want to hurt anyone, and I hope Miss Jiang won’t force me,” Zhang Lie said calmly.
“The sword is my life, the sword is my death. If you want the sword, you’ll kill me first,” Jiang Qingyue coldly snorted.
“Doesn’t Miss Jiang think about this young man? Miss Jiang shouldn’t have the heart to let him die with you, right?” Zhang Lie glanced at Ruoxu beside her, then at their clasped hands, and smiled slightly.
“Zhang Lie, didn’t you say you didn’t want to hurt anyone? Are you going to go back on your word?” Jiang Qingyue said indignantly.
“I, Zhang Lie, am not a benevolent man. Although I do not wish to harm anyone, if you refuse to give me the Love Sword, then I will have no choice but to take it by force. If I kill one, I will naturally not let the second go. Do n’t you agree, Miss Jiang?” Zhang Lie still smiled slightly, but Ruoxu felt a chill in his heart. Judging from his feeling, this man was difficult to deal with.

“Zhang Lie, don’t pretend to be merciful. The reason you say you won’t kill us is only because even if you kill me, you won’t know where the sword is.” Jiang Qingyue said mockingly, “In front of me, you’d better put away your tricks.”
“Is that so? I don’t believe that even if I kill you, I can’t find the sword on you!” Zhang Lie seemed to be embarrassed and angry because his secret had been exposed, and said coldly.
“Then why don’t you try and see if you can find it?” Jiang Qingyue said with a sneer.
Zhang Lie’s expression changed, his piercing eyes staring at Jiang Qingyue and Ruoxu. Seeing that the two of them were fearless, he wondered if the Love Sword really wasn’t on them? For a moment, he hesitated.
"What? Have you made up your mind?" Jiang Qingyue urged from the side.
"Miss Jiang, if you don't hand over the Love Sword, you two probably won't be leaving here today," Zhang Lie said coldly, barely suppressing his anger.
"If I give you the sword, you'll definitely kill us both, won't you?" Jiang Qingyue said calmly. "Actually, it's not difficult for you to get the sword, as long as you agree to one condition."
"Miss Jiang, you'd better not try anything funny. Just state your condition first," Zhang Lie said, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.
"It's simple. Let him go first. After he leaves, I'll give you the sword," Jiang Qingyue said, her eyes shifting as she looked at Ruoxu.
"Miss Xiaoyue, don't worry about me. Besides, how can I leave alone at this time?" Ruoxu said in a low voice.
"Bookworm, shut up. You just listen to whatever I say," Jiang Qingyue said, glaring at him fiercely. Ruoxu smiled bitterly to himself and nodded helplessly. At this point, he didn't want to go against Jiang Qingyue's wishes.
"Okay, I promise you. He can leave now." Zhang Lie readily agreed, but in his heart, he was already making plans. With his skill, he could easily tell that Ruoxu didn't know any martial arts. Even if Ruoxu left first, he was confident he could catch up.
"Bookworm, tell me, am I good to you?" Jiang Qingyue suddenly said softly, her eyes full of tenderness.
"Miss Xiaoyue has always been very good to me." Ruoxu said blankly.
"If I need your help with anything, you won't refuse, will you?" Jiang Qingyue added, and Ruoxu nodded mechanically.
"Bookworm, give me a kiss." Jiang Qingyue suddenly blushed and said softly. Ruoxu's heart skipped a beat. Looking at the beautiful face so close to his, he didn't dare to actually kiss her.
"You're so useless." Jiang Qingyue suddenly hugged Ruoxu and gently pressed her cherry lips to his cheek.
“Bookworm, remember my name is Xiaoyue. You must help me find a girl named Jiang Qingyue. Now, hurry up and leave.” Jiang Qingyue’s low voice reached Ruoxu’s ears. Ruoxu was shocked by her boldness and was completely confused, not understanding what she meant.
“Hurry up and remember what I just said.” Jiang Qingyue released him and pushed his body.
Ruoxu staggered forward a few steps when suddenly a colorful ribbon flew over, wrapped around his waist, and lifted his body, flying rapidly away.
“Zhang Lie, don’t you want the sword anymore?” Jiang Qingyue said quickly when she saw that Zhang Lie seemed to want to chase after them.
“Is Miss Jiang willing to hand over the sword?” Zhang Lie felt a surge of excitement.
“Look, this is the Sword of Love, the Sword of Love that everyone in the martial arts world dreams of.” Jiang Qingyue slowly drew a dark, unadorned longsword from behind her back and said dreamily.
"Love Sword, oh Love Sword, do you know how many people have died for you?" Jiang Qingyue murmured, then suddenly giggled. "Zhang Lie, do you want the sword? Come down and ask me for it!" With that, she leaped into the abyss, the mist rising and the mountain wind howling, telling the story of a young girl's misfortune.
"You, Jiang Qingyue, you'd rather die than give me the sword! I'll make sure you die in peace!" Zhang Lie flashed to the edge of the cliff, only to see a hazy, indistinct view. A feeling of being toyed with welled up inside him, and his face twisted slightly in a grimace.
Ruoxu had fainted when he was caught by the ribbons. When he awoke, he found himself lying in bed. It was already bright outside, and there was some noise outside, indicating he had been unconscious for quite some time.
A strand of hair brushed against his face. He slightly raised his head and saw the white-clad girl beside the bed, staring blankly.
"Young Master, you're awake?" the girl said sweetly.
"Xiaoxue, where am I? You, how did you get here?" Ruoxu was astonished. Had he returned to Mount Hua?

Volume One, Heartbreak, Chapter Four: How Can I Bear This?

"Young Master, we're still in Chang'an. This is the Chang'an Inn," Hanxue said softly. "Miss was worried something might have happened to you, so she sent me to find you."
Ruoxu was slightly taken aback. He knew that the "Miss" Hanxue spoke of was naturally Hua Yufeng, but all his thoughts were focused on Hua Yuluan, so his impression of Hua Yufeng seemed somewhat vague. In his memory, Hua Yufeng was gentle and beautiful, just as beautiful as Hua Yuluan, but apart from that, he couldn't think of anything else special about her. In his impression, Hua Yufeng didn't seem to care much about him, so he was surprised that she had sent her personal maid to find him.
"Young Master, let's go back to Mount Hua," Hanxue said softly, interrupting Ruoxu's thoughts.
"No, I won't go back," Ruoxu said softly, then suddenly remembered something. "Xiaoxue, do you know how Xiaoyue is doing now?"
"Young Master, I... I don't know either. Last night I was afraid Zhang Lie would catch up, so I left in a hurry," Hanxue said softly, but she didn't dare say some things aloud. In fact, the moment she left, she saw Jiang Qingyue jump off the cliff.
"I hope she's alright," Ruoxu murmured, although he also felt that it was unlikely she could escape Zhang Lie's grasp.
"Young Master, the martial world is dangerous. Shall we go back?" Hanxue said again.
"Xiaoxue, I won't go back. Don't try to persuade me," Ruoxu shook his head. He wouldn't go back. He didn't want to face the fact that his senior sister had married someone else. He just wanted to leave that place far away and weave a lie to deceive himself.
"But, Young Master, Miss wants you to go back," Hanxue looked at Ruoxu with bright eyes, hesitating to speak.
“Xiaoxue, you’re not new to knowing my temper,” Ruoxu sighed softly. “Once I’ve made up my mind, I won’t change it. I won’t go back to Mount Hua. Perhaps I will go back someday, but definitely not now.”
Hanxue remained silent. Like Ruoxu, she was also eighteen years old today. After all these years, she naturally understood his temper and knew why he didn’t want to go back. She almost wanted to tell Ruoxu the truth, but she knew she couldn’t. If she did, Hua Yuluan would never forgive her.
“Miss, Xiaoxue is going to disobey your orders. Will you blame me?” Hanxue silently prayed in her heart. When she left Mount Hua, Hua Yufeng had ordered her to bring Ruoxu back to Mount Hua regardless of his wishes.
“Miss, Young Master doesn’t want to go back, and I don’t want to force him. Xiaoxue will take good care of Young Master, Miss, you can rest assured,” Hanxue silently prayed in her heart.
“Young Master, where do you want to go? Xiaoxue will go with you, okay?” Hanxue smiled sweetly.
"Xiaoxue, aren't you going to serve Second Senior Sister anymore?" Ruoxu sighed softly.
"Young Master, don't worry, Miss told me to stay with you no matter what, no matter where you go," Hanxue said gently.
Ruoxu didn't speak again, but stood up slightly by the window. Suddenly, he remembered something Jiang Qingyue had said to him: "Bookworm, remember my name is Xiaoyue. You must help me find a girl named Jiang Qingyue." He couldn't understand it at all. Wasn't she Jiang Qingyue?
"Young Master, is there something you can't figure out?" Hanxue asked softly from the side.
Ruoxu nodded and told Hanxue about his confusion.
After listening, Hanxue tilted her head and fell into deep thought, looking very cute. She put her worries aside and prepared to take care of Ruoxu wholeheartedly.
"Could there be someone else named Jiang Qingyue?" Ruoxu murmured.
"Young Master," Hanxue said sweetly, "in my opinion, there are three possibilities. The first is what you just mentioned: there's another person named Jiang Qingyue, sharing the same name as this Miss Xiaoyue. The second possibility is that this Miss Xiaoyue isn't the real Jiang Qingyue, and the one she wants you to find is the real Jiang Qingyue. The third possibility is that Miss Xiaoyue is just looking for an excuse to get you to leave that dangerous place."
"Then, Hanxue, which possibility do you think is most likely?" Ruoxu thought for a moment but still couldn't figure it out.

"Rumor has it that Jiang Qingyue, the young lady of the Dajiang Escort Agency, is very mysterious and rarely seen. Not many people know her true face, so it's quite possible that the Miss Xiaoyue you met isn't the real Jiang Qingyue," Hanxue said after thinking for a moment. "However, I think it's more likely that she just wants you to leave, because I can see that she has deep feelings for you." As she said this, Hanxue seemed to feel a little bittersweet.
"If that's the case, isn't she in grave danger now?" Ruoxu murmured, a slight pang of heartache in his voice. He was deeply grateful for Jiang Qingyue's care over the past few days. Although his heart was already filled with Hua Yuluan, the thought that a beautiful young woman who had been so kind to him might be gone filled him with sorrow. He could only offer his blessings in his heart, hoping she would be safe and sound.
Hanxue remained silent. Although she knew he would eventually find out about Jiang Qingyue's fall from the cliff, she wanted to delay his inquiries as long as possible. He was already heartbroken enough because of Hua Yuluan; she didn't want to add another wound to his heart.
*** *** ***
A sword of love stirred up a bloodbath in the martial world. Over thirty members of the Dajiang Escort Agency were killed overnight, their bodies frozen in mid-air. No one knew who had done it, and the sword of love remained missing.
Martial arts figures carrying swords and knives were a common sight in Chang'an. At this time, another piece of news spread throughout Chang'an. The Sword of Love has fallen into the hands of a handsome young scholar, who is said to be the lover of Jiang Qingyue, the daughter of the wealthy Jiang Escort Agency. The scholar is nearing twenty, dressed in white, and is very handsome. This is all the information people have about him. As a result, many young scholars have suddenly disappeared from Chang'an.
Hanxue had just returned from outside. The rumors were already rampant. Her face was pale; clearly, the scholar in the rumors was her young master, Ruoxu. She hurriedly told Ruoxu the gist of the situation, her worry growing stronger.
"Young Master, what should we do now? Should we ask Miss for help?" Hanxue asked softly.
Ruoxu was about to shake his head when he suddenly saw the hopeful look in Hanxue's eyes and silently nodded. He couldn't abandon Hanxue's life for his own sake.
"Young Master, I'll send a message to Miss right now." Hanxue smiled sweetly, her face beaming with joy.
*** *** ***
"Young Master, it's getting late, you should rest." It was already past midnight, but Ruoxu was still standing by the window, looking outside. Hanxue had been silently standing with him for a long time, but he seemed completely unaware. Finally, Hanxue couldn't help but remind him.
"Xiaoxue, why aren't you asleep yet?" Ruoxu snapped out of his reverie, letting out a soft "Ah," looking somewhat surprised.
"Young Master, you're still not asleep." Hanxue pouted, a little dissatisfied.
"Xiaoxue, don't worry about me." Ruoxu sighed softly. "Go to sleep first."
"If Young Master doesn't sleep, I won't sleep either." Hanxue shook her head.
"I really can't do anything with you. Fine, I'll be whoever you are." Ruoxu sighed again; he was getting more and more fond of sighing.
Ruoxu lay down on the bed fully clothed. After a while, he noticed that Hanxue hadn't gone out.
"Xiaoxue, why aren't you asleep yet?" Ruoxu sat up and found Hanxue staring at him intently, causing his heart to skip a beat.
"Young Master, I'm afraid you'll be in danger here alone." Hanxue said softly.
"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Ruoxu reassured her.
Hanxue didn't speak, but she clearly didn't believe Ruoxu's words. Enemies were everywhere, and it was indeed very dangerous for a weak scholar like Ruoxu.
"Young Master, may I sleep here?" After a long while, Hanxue said softly, her voice barely audible, like a mosquito's buzz.
“Alright.” Ruoxu got off the bed. “You can sleep here.”
“Then, young master, where will you sleep?” Hanxue asked, slightly taken aback.
“I can sleep on the floor, it’s fine.” Ruoxu said matter-of-factly.
“Young master, then I’ll sleep on the floor.” Hanxue said, sounding a little sulky.
“How can a girl like you sleep on the floor?” Ruoxu said, sounding a little angry, with a commanding tone. “Go to bed now, or it’ll be dawn.”
“I won’t sleep.” Hanxue sat on the bed, pouting.
Ruoxu looked at her quietly for a while, then slowly sat down beside her and said softly, “Sleep now, I don’t know if I’ll be able to sleep peacefully again. You sleep on the inside.”
“Young master, I…” Hanxue’s pretty face was flushed, feeling feverish. She looked at Ruoxu and saw that his eyes were so clear. She felt relieved but also a little disappointed. She obediently climbed onto the bed and curled up slightly inside. Ruoxu sighed inwardly and lay down beside her, fully clothed. The faint fragrance of her body was intoxicating.
Hanxue felt a mixture of anticipation and worry, but ultimately, she was disappointed. Ruoxu made no move, not even touching her. She had loved this young master since childhood, but he had never understood her feelings. She always hoped her mistress would be with him, so she could be with him forever. Unfortunately, the young master always loved the eldest young lady, and although her mistress seemed to care for him, even Hanxue couldn't know if her mistress loved him.
Lost in thought, Hanxue finally fell into a deep sleep. In her sleep, she accidentally turned over and nestled in Ruoxu's arms. They remained embraced until dawn.
"Xiaoxue, it's time to get up." The waiter had brought water, and Ruoxu gently patted the girl in his arms.
"No, I want to sleep a little longer," the sleepy girl whined, then suddenly seemed to wake up, opening her eyes.
"Ah!" Hanxue exclaimed softly, quickly wriggling out of Ruoxu's arms, her pretty face flushed.
"Young Master, I, I..." Hanxue stammered, unsure what to say, yet a sweet feeling welled up inside her.
"Silly girl, it's time to get up." Ruoxu looked at her affectionately and said softly.
After getting up, Hanxue was hesitant to look Ruoxu in the eye, her heart still pounding. However, seeing that Ruoxu didn't seem to care, she felt a little annoyed but also relieved.
"Young Master, I hope we won't be found before Miss arrives here," Hanxue said softly after breakfast. She was very worried that if Ruoxu were discovered, the countless martial artists in Chang'an who coveted the Love Sword would be too much for them to handle. Although Hanxue was highly skilled in martial arts, a first-rate expert, there were many others with similar abilities in the martial arts world. Moreover, she not only had no helpers but also had to take care of Ruoxu, who knew no martial arts at all. If they encountered a master or a large number of enemies, she feared she wouldn't be able to cope. Therefore, she only hoped that no one could find them for the time being. Once Hua Yufeng arrived, there would be no need to worry; she had confidence in her young mistress.
"Xiaoxue, we've probably been discovered," Ruoxu said softly. He felt something was off about the waiter's gaze.
"Young Master, are you serious?" Hanxue was startled and quickly stood up. "Then, Young Master, let's leave here immediately." She hurriedly packed her things, grabbed Ruoxu, and tried to leave.
"Trying to leave? Too late." A faint voice came from the doorway.
The newcomer was nearly forty years old, with a fair complexion and no beard. He wore a blue scholar's robe, a feather fan, and a turban, dressed like a scholar. He was dignified and had a certain air of authority. He wasn't tall, but he wasn't thin at all. Behind him were a young couple, both around fifteen or sixteen years old. The boy was handsome and extraordinary, with red lips and white teeth, while the girl was elegant and beautiful. The two standing together gave the impression of a perfect match.
"May I ask who you are? Blocking someone's door seems rather impolite," Ruoxu said calmly.
"Young Master Xu is indeed a man of exceptional talent. Though a scholar, his courage surpasses that of us martial artists. I admire him," the scholar in blue said with a slight smile.
"Senior must be Fang Feilong, the leader of the Hidden Dragon Gang. And the two beside him must be the renowned Golden Boy and Jade Girl of the martial world," Han Xue's soft voice rang out.
"You have a good eye, young lady!" Fang Feilong exclaimed in admiration.
"May I ask what brings you here?" Ruo Xu asked calmly.
"Why do you ask when you already know the answer, Young Master Xu? I, Fang, am a man of principle and do not lie. I simply
wish to borrow the Love Sword." Fang Feilong was quite direct. "I think Leader Fang may be disappointed. Rumors in the martial world are not to be trusted. In fact, I have not even seen the Love Sword yet, let alone been able to lend it to you, Leader Fang," Ruo Xu said slowly.
"Young Master Xu, everyone knows you are the lover of Miss Jiang from the Great River Escort Agency. The Love Sword was originally with Miss Jiang, but now she has jumped off a cliff and died. Miss Jiang was with you before she died. If the Love Sword isn't with you, Young Master Xu, then who is it with?" Fang Feilong still smiled.
Ruoxu was stunned, his head buzzing.
"She's dead? No, it can't be." Ruoxu murmured. Although he had known for a long time that Jiang Qingyue's chances of survival were slim, he still found it hard to accept the news of her death. Such a good girl, young and beautiful, and most importantly, she was so good to him. And that tender kiss from her... was it really true that beauty is often short-lived?
"Young Master, don't be too sad. Maybe, maybe she's not dead yet. She just jumped off the cliff; she might not be dead." Hanxue felt heartbroken seeing Ruoxu's sorrow and gently comforted him. "

Xiaoxue

, don't worry, I'm fine." Ruoxu forced a smile, secretly thinking: Xiaoyue, don't worry, if I can get through this, one day I will help you get justice. Zhang Lie, Zhang Lie, I won't let you go. Ruoxu's previous indifference to life and death suddenly vanished. He had a wish: to live well; he still had many things to do.
"I want to take back my senior sister, I want to avenge Xiaoyue, but how can I do that?" Ruoxu was somewhat confused, but the current situation didn't allow him time to think further.
"I wonder what Young Master Xu has considered? Would you be willing to lend me the Love Sword?" Fang Feilong's tone was very tactful and seemingly polite, yet it contained a hidden threat.
"I am but a scholar, and matters of the martial world are of little concern to me. The Love Sword is of no use to me either. If Chief Fang wishes to borrow it, so be it," Ruoxu said with a sudden, indifferent smile.
"Young Master, you..." Hanxue was surprised by Ruoxu's words and was somewhat puzzled. Ruoxu glanced at her, stopping her from continuing with a look. Hanxue silently lowered her head.
"Young Master Xu is indeed straightforward. I'll befriend you," Fang Feilong said, his tone filled with joy, his eyes gleaming with greed.
"However, Chief Fang, you may not know this, but the Love Sword is not here. It is buried in another place. If you have time, Chief, why don't you come with me to retrieve it?" Ruoxu felt a sense of disgust at Fang Feilong's greedy appearance, but for the sake of the bigger picture, he still smiled slightly.
"Of course, no problem. Let's go with Young Master Xu now." Delay could lead to complications, so the sooner the better.
Ruoxu said nothing more and went out first, while Hanxue stayed close to him in case anything happened. Fang Feilong and the Golden Boy and Jade Girl followed closely behind them.
"Young Master, there are many people following us in the shadows," Hanxue transmitted to Ruoxu. Ruoxu nodded to indicate that he knew. Although he couldn't perceive things as clearly as Hanxue, he could imagine that Fang Feilong wasn't the only one who wanted the Love Sword. Since Fang Feilong had found him, others would soon follow. He had just spoken with Fang Feilong for a while, and although it hadn't been long, those who were supposed to come should have arrived by now. He felt a slight sense of joy; this was the result he wanted. Hanxue was
extremely worried. The Hidden Dragon Gang alone was enough to give her a headache. The Hidden Dragon Gang was also a large underworld gang with many disciples spread throughout the Central Plains. Fang Feilong was a well-known figure in the martial arts world, and his subordinates, the Golden Boy and Jade Girl, were even more famous than him. It was said that the combined power of the two of them was stronger than Fang Feilong's.
"Young Master Xu, how much further?" Fang Feilong was getting anxious seeing Ruoxu's slow pace.
"Chief Fang, we're almost there," Ruoxu said calmly. "However, I don't know martial arts, so I can't walk fast. Please don't take offense."
"Chief Fang, are you worried that my young master is leading the wrong way?" Hanxue said sarcastically.
"Not at all, Miss, you're joking." Fang Feilong smiled insincerely. Hanxue
snorted softly and said nothing more, hoping that her young lady would appear soon.
With his amazing memory, Ruoxu had arrived at the cliff where Jiang Qingyue had met her end without taking any detours, and without any hesitation along the way. Therefore, Fang Feilong's doubts lessened considerably.
Ruoxu stood quietly by the cliff. A mountain wind blew, and he shivered slightly. His thin body swayed slightly, giving the impression that he might be blown off at any moment. Hanxue quickly supported him, a little worried: Would the young master do something foolish? Thinking of this, she subconsciously tightened her grip.
A pair of young men in white robes nestled close together, their garments fluttering in the breeze. The handsome young man and beautiful young woman appeared even more ethereal, while the other young men and women behind Fang Feilong felt a pang of inferiority. The extraordinary aura emanating from Ruoxu and Hanxue was something they lacked.
Hanxue, at this moment, had forgotten the danger they were in. A strange happiness welled up within her. If time could stand still, she would gladly remain forever with her beloved young master, forever entwined in this moment, this time belonging only to them.
Fang Feilong finally couldn't bear it any longer. He glanced at the young men and women behind him and noticed their infatuated gazes. He coldly shouted, startling them and Hanxue awake.
"Young master," Hanxue said softly, "I am content to die with you." At this moment, she finally spoke her true feelings.
A warm feeling welled up in Ruoxu's heart. He wasn't stupid; on the contrary, he was quite clever. These past few days with Hanxue had made him vaguely aware of her feelings for him, but unfortunately, his heart held no room for anyone else but his senior sister. However, even so, when he heard that Hanxue was willing to live and die with him, he was still moved by her devotion.
"Silly girl, how could we die?" Ruoxu smiled slightly, gently stroking her hair, and whispered in her ear.
"Young Master Xu, shouldn't you reveal the location of the Love Sword?" Fang Feilong interrupted their tender moment, which resulted in Hanxue hating him from then on. She didn't know when she would be able to enjoy such beautiful moments with the young master again after this; perhaps it was impossible in this lifetime.
"Chief Fang, the Love Sword is actually nearby, but I wonder if you want me to say it outright, or tell you quietly?" Ruoxu said with a faint smile.
"Of course..." Fang Feilong's words were interrupted before he could finish.
"Of course, we should say it out loud so everyone here can hear us," a voice said quickly. Before the words were finished, everyone saw a flash of blue, and another person appeared in front of them.
A young man of about twenty, dressed in a sky-blue scholar's robe, also dressed as a scholar, held a glittering gold folding fan in his hand. He was tall and slender, with an elegant demeanor, and a half-smile played on his lips.
"Hey, I said everyone come out! Why hide in the back? Since the Sword of Love is here, let's think about how to divide it. What do you all say?" The young man in blue raised his voice and addressed the crowd.
This shout actually worked. In an instant, many people flew out, and the desolate cliff became bustling with activity. Pairs of greedy eyes were fixed on Ruoxu and Hanxue.
"Young Master Hua, could it be that you've also come for the Sword of Love?" Fang Feilong had cursed this man countless times in his heart, but he didn't dare to offend him, so on the surface, he still smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.
"Of course, of course, who here isn't here for the Love Sword?" Young Master Hua said casually, glancing around before suddenly laughing. "Actually, I just wanted to see the Love Sword. Don't worry, I won't snatch it from you. Sigh. Although I, Hua Feihua, am useless, I know it's wrong to steal. So, rest assured, I definitely won't steal it."
Just as everyone seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, he added, "I hate it when people steal from me!" This immediately chilled the hearts of more than half the group.
There are two sayings in the martial arts world: "One path to Mount Hua, a path to the four great families of the martial arts world." Mount Hua refers to the Huashan Sword Sect, while "wind, flowers, snow, and moon" refers to the four great families of the martial arts world. The implied meaning of these two sayings is understood by most in the martial arts world: offending Mount Hua still leaves one with a way out, but offending the four great families means certain ruin. Mount Hua is a righteous sect in the martial arts world, always acting with integrity and uprightness. Therefore, offending Mount Hua generally does not result in retaliation. However, the four great families of Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon are neither entirely righteous nor entirely evil. Their principle is: I will not offend others unless they offend me; if they offend me, I will retaliate. The four families always advance and retreat together, and their strength is considerable.
Hua Feihua's martial arts skills weren't particularly high. Although he ranked third on the Dragon Ranking, only young masters were on the list, and there were many in the martial arts world with higher skills. Therefore, Hua Feihua alone wasn't particularly frightening. What was frightening was that he was the young master of the Hua family, one of the four great families, and his father, Hua Cuo, the current head of the Hua family. He ranked eighth on the Earth Ranking, although some said his strength was actually higher than eighth. Hua Cuo had a son and a daughter. His daughter, Hua Feimeng, was already twenty-four years old but still unmarried. Some said she was too ugly to marry, but most people didn't believe it. Regardless of whether she was truly ugly, given the Hua family's status, she would still be able to marry into a good family. His son, Hua Feihua, was twenty years old and had an unseemly nickname in the martial arts world: the Playboy, because he frequented brothels. However, he seemed to like this nickname. What was even stranger was that his father, Hua Cuo, didn't restrain his precious son at all, letting him indulge in debauchery.
A brief silence fell over the room; for a moment, no one seemed willing to speak.

“Young Master Xu, since you promised to hand over the Love Sword to me, you should keep your word.” Fang Feilong finally couldn’t hold back anymore. He was furious that his prize had been snatched away.
“Chief Fang, didn’t I already tell you where the Love Sword is buried?” Ruoxu suddenly asked, feigning surprise.
“Young Master Xu, when did you tell me?” Fang Feilong asked, barely containing his anger.
“Chief Fang, just now, didn’t I have Xiaoxue tell you? You said you wanted us to tell you quietly, so I had Xiaoxue tell you telepathically.” Ruoxu still looked surprised, then suddenly seemed to realize something. “
Oh, I understand. Chief Fang, perhaps you didn’t hear me clearly? Should I repeat it? Xiaoxue, tell him again.” He turned to look at Hanxue.
Hanxue nodded obediently; everyone only saw her cherry lips move slightly, but heard no sound.
“Chief Fang, did you hear me clearly this time?” "Ruoxu smiled and looked at Fang Feilong.
"Hey, Brother Xu, aren't you being a bit disloyal? How could you only tell Chief Fang? If you're going to tell someone, tell everyone." Hua Feihua said, seemingly somewhat dissatisfied. "
Brother Hua, I had no choice. If you all want the Love Sword, you should ask Chief Fang. I'm just a scholar, I really don't dare to offend Chief Fang." Ruoxu looked helpless. "You
, surnamed Xu, what nonsense are you talking about? You didn't even tell me where the Love Sword is!" Fang Feilong's face turned ashen.
"Chief Fang, don't go too far. You, the leader of a gang, forced me to hand over the Love Sword. I was outnumbered and had no choice but to hand it over. But now that I've handed it over, Chief Fang still wants me to bear this burden for you. Don't you think that's too unreasonable?" "Ruoxu's tone turned cold as he slowly said, "The Love Sword never belonged to me, and I'm not a member of the martial arts world. It's of little use to me. Most importantly, I don't want to lose my life over a sword. I just didn't expect that Chief Fang would still refuse to let me go. I have nothing more to
say. Kill me or do whatever you want, Chief Fang!" "You, surnamed Xu, I, Fang, truly underestimated you." Fang Feilong, seeing that everyone's eyes were fixed on him, and some people were restless, clearly many already believed Ruoxu's words, glared at Ruoxu hatefully.
"Brother Xu, don't worry, no one can do anything to you. Anyway, the Love Sword is already with Chief Fang. I don't think anyone would harm you without reason." Hua Feihua seemed to deliberately speak loudly, "I, Hua Feihua, can guarantee you will be safe and sound."
"Thank you, Brother Hua, I am very grateful. " "Ruoxu said calmly. Although he could tell that Hua Feihua had been intentionally or unintentionally framing Fang Feilong since her appearance, he had no dealings with Hua Feihua and therefore didn't know her purpose.
"Chief Fang, everyone is waiting for you to reveal the whereabouts of the Love Sword. Does Chief Fang intend to keep it all to himself?" Finally, someone couldn't help but speak up. Dressed in blue, around thirty years old, with a slender build but piercing eyes. Fang Feilong cursed his bad luck. The speaker was He Tiedao, the leader of the Yangtze River Alliance. The Yangtze River Alliance's influence was also spread throughout the north and south of the Yangtze River, so it had conflicts of interest with the Qianlong Gang in many places. The two factions had always been at odds, and now it was indeed He who had started the trouble.
"He Tiedao, you are not qualified to order me around!" Fang Feilong coldly snorted. He couldn't afford to lose face in front of He Tiedao.
"Not at all, I was just reminding you. Everyone is waiting." "He Tiedao chuckled sinisterly.
Fang Feilong glanced around. Although there were many people, only He Tiedao could truly contend with him. He cursed inwardly, saying aloud, "He Tiedao, if you want to know the whereabouts of the Love Sword, you should ask that Xu guy."
"Everyone knows he wouldn't dare tell you with Chief Fang here. Since he's already told you, why not satisfy everyone's curiosity?" He Tiedao smiled slightly, a smug smile playing on his lips.
"Since Chief Fang is unwilling to speak, it seems we brothers will have no choice but to force our way in." A cold voice seemed to drift from afar. Fang Feilong's expression changed drastically as he looked at the four people who appeared.
Ruoxu was also slightly startled; the newcomers were the Four Ghosts of Laoshan, the four brothers of Chimei Wangliang.
"These four monsters are here. Let's prepare to run." "Hua Feihua suddenly appeared beside Ruoxu, startling Hanxue who stepped in front of him, looking at him warily.
"I say, beautiful lady, don't look at me like that. Quickly take your beloved and escape! It'll be too late if you're any later. Take advantage of their distraction and run! Remember to keep heading east; someone will be there to meet you," Hua Feihua said quickly.
"Xiaoxue, trust him. Let's go," Ruoxu whispered. Hanxue nodded, suddenly picked up Ruoxu, and ran eastward at top speed.

Volume 1 Heartbreak Chapter 6 Entangled Love

"They're trying to escape!" someone exclaimed, and instantly several figures rushed over.
"Hehe, watch this young master's Heavenly Flower Scattering!" "Hua Feihua chuckled softly, showering the crowd with petals. They scrambled to avoid her, fearing that even the most slain by her Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers technique would be crippled. They had no desire to experience it.
When the petals dispersed, the three had vanished without a trace.
"Sigh, another bunch of idiots fell for it!" Hua Feihua muttered to herself, shaking her head as she used her lightness skill to chase after Ruoxu and Hanxue.
Hanxue clung tightly to Ruoxu, mustered all her strength, and ran with all her might, choosing her direction. The wind whistled past her ears. She didn't know how long she'd run, but Hanxue's legs began to weaken, and her pace slowed involuntarily.
"Xiaoxue, stop," Ruoxu whispered. He could hear Hanxue's soft panting, and beads of sweat dripped onto his face.
Hanxue stopped abruptly, but her legs gave way, and she collapsed to the ground, the two of them rolling around like gourds.
"Ah, Young Master, are you alright?" Hanxue quickly scrambled over and helped Ruoxu up, her face pale with worry, almost on the verge of tears.
"It's alright, Xiaoxue, let's rest for a bit," Ruoxu said softly with a slight smile.
"Okay," Hanxue nodded, snuggling against Ruoxu, and the two sat down on the ground.
"Hey, I say you two should find a nicer place to rest," Hua Feihua's voice rang out from the side.
"What's it to you?" Hanxue glared at Hua Feihua angrily.
"I say, beautiful lady, I helped you out, you don't have to treat me like this, do you?" Hua Feihua looked aggrieved.
"Brother Hua, thank you so much this time," Ruoxu stood up and bowed slightly.
“Brother Xu, no need to be so polite. I’m just doing this for someone. By the way, do you see that little hut up ahead? Let’s go in and rest for a bit,” Hua Feihua said with a slight smile.
Ruoxu nodded, and the three of them went to the small temple. The hut was indeed small, but quite clean, and seemed to be frequently used.
The hut was quiet, and Hua Feihua seemed somewhat absent-minded, glancing outside every now and then.
Hanxue leaned against Ruoxu, her bright eyes unwilling to leave him for a moment. Ruoxu felt her gaze but dared not look directly at her. Her soft, delicate body emitted a faint fragrance that wafted into Ruoxu’s nostrils, but he dared not indulge in it.
“Brother Xu, you’re so lucky!” Hua Feihua suddenly looked at Ruoxu with envy. Ruoxu gave a wry smile and didn’t reply.
“Brother Xu, I heard you’re the lover of Miss Jiang from the Dajiang Escort Agency, is that true?” Hua Feihua asked again, her tone slightly unusual.
"Hey, why are you so annoying?" Hanxue glared at Hua Feihua.
"Beautiful Miss..."
"Don't call me that, I have a name!" Hanxue said indignantly.
"Xiaoxue, don't be so fierce to Brother Hua." Ruoxu said softly, after all, he had helped them.
"Judging from his appearance, he doesn't seem like a good person." Hanxue muttered, and didn't say anything more. She was now completely obedient to Ruoxu.
"Miss Xiaoxue, although I'm not a good person, I'm not a bad person either." Hua Feihua said helplessly. Being treated like this by a beautiful woman was a very unfortunate thing for him.
"Yeah, right." Hanxue muttered.
"Your tricks don't work on everyone." A melodious voice sounded from the doorway, and Hua Feihua's face showed a happy expression. A graceful figure appeared in the doorway, wearing a black cloak and a black cape that covered her entire face, only a very beautiful outline could be vaguely seen. Her slender figure, clad in a tight-fitting dress, was exquisitely alluring. Hua Feihua's greedy eyes were fixed on her, unwilling to look away even an inch.
"Can't you keep your eyes to yourself?" the woman's voice was slightly reproachful.
"Oh, okay, I won't look anymore," Hua Feihua replied awkwardly, turning her head away with difficulty, though she still seemed to be secretly watching. The woman in black sighed softly; she wasn't new to his behavior.

"When will you change?" the woman sighed.
"If you're willing to marry me, I'll change immediately," Hua Feihua said, looking at her.
"Then you'd better not change," the woman said helplessly.
Hanxue and Ruoxu looked at the two of them in bewilderment. At first, they thought they were a couple, but now it seemed something was off.
"By the way, the person you asked me to save is right here," Hua Feihua said to the woman, looking at Ruoxu with some disappointment.
The woman in black slowly turned her head, her eyes fixed on Ruoxu. Ruoxu felt two cold beams of electricity pierce his heart—such sharp eyes!
"You are Xu Ruo?" After a long silence, the woman in black asked calmly.
"That's me. May I ask who you are, young lady?" Ruoxu nodded. This woman gave him a great deal of pressure.
"What is your relationship with Xiaoyue?" the woman in black asked again calmly.
"And who are you, young lady?" Ruoxu felt uncomfortable; the woman's questioning tone made him very uneasy.
"My name is Jiang Qingyue
." Ruoxu was stunned. So there really were two Jiang Qingyues in this world.
"The Jiang Qingyue you saw is my maid, named Xiaoyue," Jiang Qingyue said softly, shattering Ruoxu's assumptions. There was only one Jiang Qingyue; the other was just Xiaoyue, not Jiang Qingyue.
"So you are Miss Jiang. My apologies." Ruoxu suddenly admired this woman. She was the only one left in her family, yet she showed no sadness. She was clearly a very strong woman.
"Young Master Xu, can you tell me what your relationship is with Xiaoyue?" Jiang Qingyue asked, a hint of pain flashing in her eyes.
"Friends, I guess," Ruoxu said softly, his voice tinged with sorrow. "After I was rescued by the Dajiang Escort Agency, she's been taking care of me. She's been very good to me; she's truly a good girl. It's a pity..." Ruoxu didn't finish his sentence.
"Just friends?" A cold glint flashed in Jiang Qingyue's eyes. "So, Young Master Xu doesn't acknowledge you as Xiaoyue's lover?"
"Miss Jiang, you've probably misunderstood. Xiaoyue and I are just ordinary friends. The rumors circulating in the martial arts world aren't reliable," Ruoxu sighed.
"A devoted woman and a heartless man. It seems Young Master Xu has already fallen for someone else so quickly. I truly feel sorry for Xiaoyue," Jiang Qingyue said coldly.
"Hey, are you being reasonable? My young master has never had anything to do with that Xiaoyue!" Hanxue couldn't help but exclaim.
“Young Master? This young lady, I feel like I’ve seen her somewhere before. How should I address her?” Jiang Qingyue said calmly, noticing Hanxue’s slight surprise.
“I think you’ve mistaken me for someone else. I’ve never seen you before,” Hanxue said coldly.
“I, Jiang Qingyue, never mistake people. I’m just a little surprised,” Jiang Qingyue said slowly, looking at Ruoxu with a strange expression.
“Young Master Xu shouldn’t have the surname Xu, right?” Jiang Qingyue suddenly said. Ruoxu was slightly startled.
“Miss Jiang is joking. My surname isn’t Xu. What is it?” Ruoxu forced a smile.
“Your surname is none of my business,” Jiang Qingyue said coldly. “I just want to know what Xiaoyue said to you before she died?”
“Miss Xiaoyue only asked me to find Miss Jiang, but I didn’t understand her meaning at the time,” Ruoxu said hesitantly.
“Xiaoyue really said that?” Jiang Qingyue asked in a trembling voice. Through her veil, one could see her expression change.
Ruoxu nodded, thinking that it was nothing, but he didn’t know why Jiang Qingyue was reacting so strongly.
Jiang Qingyue stared blankly at Ruoxu, her gaze lingering for a long time, making Ruoxu feel very uncomfortable. Not only him, but the two beside him also objected. Hanxue and Hua Feihua coughed simultaneously, expressing their displeasure. However, Jiang Qingyue showed no reaction. After a long while, probably having memorized every visible part of Ruoxu, she finally looked away.
"Xu Ruo, come with me!" Jiang Qingyue suddenly said, surprising everyone present. No one expected her to make such a request.
"Miss Jiang, is there anything I can do for you?" Ruoxu asked with a wry smile.
"You don't need to worry about that. Didn't Xiaoyue tell you to find me? Now that you've found me, come with me," Jiang Qingyue said calmly, her tone devoid of emotion. "I don't think you can't even fulfill Xiaoyue's last request, can you?"
"Alright then," Ruoxu nodded helplessly.
"Wherever Young Master goes, I'll go," Hanxue grabbed Ruoxu's hand.
"Wherever Qingyue goes, I'll go too." Hua Feihua tried to pull Jiang Qingyue along, just like Hanxue had pulled Ruoxu.
Jiang Qingyue dodged her, glared at Hua Feihua, and Hua Feihua chuckled awkwardly, standing obediently beside Jiang Qingyue.
"Let's go." Jiang Qingyue sighed softly and gracefully walked out first.
"Where are we going?" Hua Feihua couldn't help but ask after taking only a few steps.
"In the city," Jiang Qingyue said without turning her head.
"No way? Going to the city now is like offering yourself up for arrest!" Hua Feihua exclaimed.
"Go or not, it's up to you!" Jiang Qingyue said coldly.
"I'll go then, really, why are you so angry today?" Hua Feihua muttered.
Jiang Qingyue's mind was filled with countless thoughts. How many people could understand the pain in her heart? In just a few days, her family was destroyed, her father, her brother, and her sisters who had grown up together were all gone.
Although Xiaoyue was nominally her maid, Jiang Qingyue, who had no sisters, had always considered her her closest confidante, and the two of them talked about everything. On the night of their parting, perhaps sensing that they would never see each other again, they both seemed very reluctant to part.
"Miss, how about I go and find you a husband this time?" Xiaoyue said jokingly to ease the sad atmosphere.
"Okay, Xiaoyue, I'll share half with you then," Jiang Qingyue said with a coquettish smile.
"Miss, I'll have him come find you once I find him," Xiaoyue giggled. "You can't refuse him then!"
"The one you choose is bound to be fine, anyway, it's not just me," Jiang Qingyue said nonchalantly.
From that parting, the two never met again, nor could they ever meet again, for they were now separated by death.
"Xiaoyue, is this the husband you found for me?" Jiang Qingyue's heart ached, and she held back her tears. "Xiaoyue, even now you still remember me, but why don't you come to see me yourself?"
*** *** ***
Half an hour later, the four appeared at an inn in Chang'an City.
"Wait here for a moment, I'll be right back," Jiang Qingyue said, leading the three into a guest room before turning and leaving.
Jiang Qingyue returned in less than a quarter of an hour, carrying several sets of clothes.
"People are looking for us everywhere, we need to change our clothes to avoid a lot of trouble," Jiang Qingyue explained, seeing their confused expressions.
It was only then that Ruoxu realized Jiang Qingyue was a master of disguise. In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, all four of them had been completely transformed, their original appearances no longer present. Jiang Qingyue also removed her cloak, now appearing as a refined young lady, her hair piled high, dressed as a married woman. Her previously alluring figure was no longer so striking. While her face was still pretty, it was clearly very different from her original appearance, though Ruoxu hadn't clearly seen her true face.
"Now we are a newlywed couple, and you two are our maid and servant," Jiang Qingyue said, leaving the three of them speechless.
"Miss Jiang, isn't this a bit inappropriate?" Ruoxu said somewhat awkwardly. Although it was fake, he was still uncomfortable being inexplicably disguised as someone else's husband. Hanxue was also furious, wanting nothing more than to fight Jiang Qingyue. She didn't mind being a maid, but the fact that her young master had become someone else's husband was something she minded.
“Brother Xu, how about we switch?” Hua Feihua was also feeling distressed.
“No, it has to be this way.” Ruoxu was about to agree, but Jiang Qingyue rejected him before he could speak.
“If you two don’t want to go, you don’t have to, but Xu Ruo must go.” Jiang Qingyue glanced at Hua Feihua and Hanxue indifferently, and Hua Feihua reluctantly shut her mouth.
“Miss Jiang, where are we going?” Ruoxu asked, still not understanding what Jiang Qingyue was planning.
“Back to Dajiang Escort Agency.” Jiang Qingyue looked at Ruoxu and said.
Dajiang Escort Agency was located in Wuchang City, thousands of miles away from Chang’an.
“Shall we go by water or land?” Ruoxu asked after thinking for a moment.
“Land. We’re not familiar with water. If something happens by water, it will be difficult to deal with.” Jiang Qingyue replied without any consideration.
“Sigh, I accept my fate. Wherever you go, I’ll go. I’ll go through fire and water.” Hua Feihua sighed.
Jiang Qingyue didn't speak, but she sighed inwardly: Fei Hua, I know your feelings, and you know mine, so why force it?

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