Chapter Two, The Snow at Dusk on a Thousand Mountains

Nature is a number! In the twilight, Xue remains expressionless, valuing her words as gold, yet she does not give off an air of arrogance or haughtiness, as if it were simply meant to be this way

"Hiss—" As Xie Yun grabbed her, it immediately tugged at the wound in Ning Yue's chest, causing a piercing pain that twisted Ning Yue's entire face.

Several heroines, my little brother is just an ordinary person, knows not a bit of martial arts and is not a person of the jianghu, I kindly ask the heroines to show mercy, if there is any offense, please forgive me generously

"Now he is already a dead man!" Two patches of crimson suddenly appeared on Hongxia's face, her eyes slightly squinted as if smiling, yet her voice sent a chilling sensation to Xie Yun.

E Luo Yun?'' Xie Yun's expression suddenly changed, ``The leader of the four guardians of the Angry Flood Dragon Gang, after being subdued by the Dragon King of Jiangzhou, Yue Longxuan, twenty years ago, has devoted himself to the Angry Flood Dragon Gang and has never made a move in the past twenty years... Twenty years ago, he was already a congenital master, and now... now...''

The loosened bandage revealed a narrow vertical slit at the heart, with a sword piercing through the chest and back, yet not a trace of blood was visible. Xie Yun took a deep breath, his gaze heavy as if facing a life-and-death adversary.

Guiyue Palace, a thousand mountains under the evening snow, the three lists astonish the world, the sword immortal under the moon! The first on the Ice Clear List, the first on the Dragon and Phoenix List, the most terrifying is to be ranked on the Heavenly List. Little Yueyue, do you know what the Heavenly List is? It is the twelve supreme masters recognized in the martial world for their unparalleled martial arts, each one an insurmountable mountain.

"Is it true that your engagement with Ning Yue has been revealed?" Xie Yun looked at Qian Mu Xue, his gaze no longer filled with the previous fear, but rather sharp and cold, scrutinizing Qian Mu Xue's eyes

Thank you, Xie Yun, and thank you, Captain Xie! Although you are usually unruly and have many bad habits, there is nothing to criticize regarding our son-in-law. Rest assured, we are neither kidnappers nor female heroes

Suddenly, Xie Yun's voice came to an abrupt halt, his lewd expression still frozen on his face, yet deep fear flowed in his eyes. In an instant, his complexion turned as pale as lime, and cold sweat poured out like the fine rain outside, continuously dripping down his chin

Cough, cough, cough— Ning Yue had not yet reacted when Xie Yun collapsed to the ground once more, this time in a more miserable state than before. Cold sweat poured down, his eyes were vacant, and the violent coughing seemed as if it would expel his lungs from his chest.

I am willing to... Ah, that's not the point! Ning Yue was momentarily dazed by Qian Mu Xue's gaze, and after instinctively agreeing, she quickly realized, "The point is, why didn't my father tell me about our engagement before he passed away?"

Oh dear, Xiaoyue, you are quite something, silently making a lifelong commitment with someone? It's rare that you usually put on a facade of being honest and simple, yet unexpectedly you have truly inherited the essence of your elder brother... Ah, I was wondering why you haven't reported to the yamen for duty these past two days; it turns out you are lost in the embrace of tenderness and unable to extricate yourself

The faces of the young women remained adorned with smiles, their figures showing no signs of evasion; not to mention evasion, they seemed to treat the tiles, which were faster than bullets, as if they did not exist at all. Before the tiles could approach the young women, it was as if they had collided with an invisible wall and turned to dust.

Although Ning Yue was only five years old at that time, he clearly remembers the scene of that day, every word his father, who was constantly coughing up blood, urged him is firmly etched in his heart. However, there was not a single mention of the marriage with Qian Muxue.

Perhaps Mr. Ning thinks we are all dead! This statement from Qian Muxue no longer feels so ethereal and detached, but is instead filled with deep sorrow. At this moment, Xie Yun, who was slumped on the ground, seems to have finally regained some strength

"Groom?" Xie Yun widened his eyes as he looked at Qian Muxue, who had been sitting silently beside him the whole time. "Ning Yue is your groom?"

"Did you just speak out of turn?" Ning Yue coughed lightly. Although he had just crossed over, he had at least endured decades of training from martial arts television dramas. He could at least tell that any one of the girls across from him could easily poke Xie Yun to death with a mere finger. At this moment, if he continued to speak recklessly, even Ning Yue would feel that heaven was blind.

"Miss, since you say you are on friendly terms with the Ning family, may I ask for your esteemed name? The Ning family is not as simple as it appears!" Xie Yun slowly stood up, still blocking Ning Yue's path, his gaze revealing a deep sense of apprehension as he looked into Qian Muxue's eyes.

Xie Yun's voice was deep and resonant. He originally planned to take advantage of the chaos to rescue Ning Yue, but upon seeing the protective aura surrounding Shao Yao and the others, that thought instantly vanished. With their innate realm, they were already top experts in the martial world, capable of holding a position as a powerful elder even in a ninth-level sect. He, with his barely postnatal eighth-level cultivation, was in no position to compare.

At this moment, Ning Yue could no longer sit still. Unfortunately, he forgot about the injury on his chest; just as he became agitated, a piercing pain surged into his mind, and he suddenly felt darkness before his eyes, nearly fainting.

"Speaking of which, Young Master Ning should change his dressing!" Shao Yao gently approached Ning Yue, slowly unfastening his garments. Although she knew this was for changing the dressing, Ning Yue's cheeks still felt a bit flushed.

You... you... are you the Sword Immortal Qian Muxue? The Twelfth Wonder of the Heavenly Ranking? After a long time, Xie Yun finally shouted in a high-pitched voice, "Why... why on earth... are you actually... going to marry Xiao Yueyue? This is madness, the world has gone mad... No! It is I who am mad, Qian Muxue is going to marry someone? Hahaha... how absurd..."

The smile on Shaoyao's face became even more radiant as she suddenly bowed deeply to Ning Yue, saying, "Shaoyao hereby congratulates Young Master Ning. From now on, we should also refer to the Young Master as 'Son-in-law.' Several younger sisters, come over and pay your respects to the Son-in-law..."

Not only Yiluoyun, but even the members of the branch of the Nujiao Gang stationed in Suzhou were not spared. Those who dare to harm the young master must naturally pay the price. Therefore, there is no need for Captain Xie to worry so much about the young master's safety; I believe that no one in the martial world would dare to disregard the stance of Guiyue Palace.

Otherwise? Do you think I am just lying in bed? Or do you really think I have indulged excessively?" Ning Yue shouted angrily, startling Xie Yun into immediately releasing his grip.

"Hissing—Protective Barrier Qi? Innate Realm?"

The oppressive atmosphere was unusual, as if the entire space had solidified. Even sitting on the bed, Ning Yue could perceive the distortion of the air around Xie Yun, let alone the experience of Xie Yun himself, who was at the forefront of it all.

"Yes!" replied the peony very seriously and sincerely

"Oh? Are you injured?" Xie Yun asked in surprise.

Guiyue Palace, Qianmu Snow. Twenty years ago, my father Qian Chongshan was appointed as the governor of Liangzhou!

It is said that time travel comes with benefits, yet it remains uncertain whether the thing in my mind is indeed a golden finger; however, this benefit has already arrived. Delving into this matter reveals various peculiarities, and simply having Qian Muxue, this unparalleled beauty of the mortal realm, as my fiancée is already comparable to winning the grand prize.

The oppressive atmosphere suddenly dissipated, and Xie Yun, frozen in front of Ning Yue, seemed to collapse to the ground, gasping for breath. "Xiao Yueyue... Although... although I say this... perhaps... perhaps it means certain death... but I still must say, under no circumstances... under no circumstances should you be captivated by beauty. Their martial arts are truly rare in the world, and if they take an interest in you, they definitely have ulterior motives"

With a loud crash, the tiles on the roof shattered, and a blue figure descended like a meteor, sending countless fragments of tiles flying out like shooting stars towards the few women not far from the bed

In the technique of the Flowing Water Swordplay, the move "Broken Bridge and Remaining Snow" can only be executed with such extraordinary skill by the foremost swordsman of Jiangnan, Yi Luoyun, from twenty years ago. Shiya gently approached Ningyue, pointing at the wound and speaking softly.

Qian Muxue fell silent; this was something she could not comprehend either

Where did Ning Yue's injury come from? I know Ning Yue like the back of my hand, even to the extent of being fully aware that he wet the bed at the age of four. He is inherently kind-hearted and has never held grudges against anyone, let alone those in the martial world. That sword pierced directly into the heart, with a ruthless and decisive strike; the wound is as thin as a cicada's wing, and the draw and sheathe of the sword were as swift as lightning. His martial arts skills are absolutely beyond imagination; there are no more than twenty swordsmen in the world who possess such abilities. If it were not for the fact that your engagement was known to others, how could he have attracted such a master to take action against him?

Miss Qian, you may completely disregard that scoundrel. Where were we just now? Oh, right, it was about the marriage contract! Although I do not belittle myself, I am also self-aware. It would be as easy as turning over one's hand for a lady as beautiful as you to find a husband superior to me. So why would you choose me? Is there some hidden reason that I am unaware of? I hope you can enlighten me.

Xie Yun could treat him this way, which moved Ning Yue deeply. However, having lived two lives, Ning Yue naturally had her own judgment. Any ulterior motives would require something to gain; with nothing to her name, they could scheme as they pleased. As long as they spoke up, Ning Yue would certainly offer everything she had.

Seeing Ning Yue so excited that she could hardly contain herself, Shaoyao and the three girls who had just greeted her were laughing joyfully. Suddenly, Shaoyao's gaze lifted slightly, "Captain Xie, since you are here, why not come in"

A sudden exclamation finally roused Ning Yue from her stupor. The events that had just transpired occurred too swiftly, and amidst the flashes of light, the dust had already settled. Before Ning Yue stood a tall figure. Through her memories, Ning Yue recognized that this was her close friend and confidant, Xie Yun.

"Brother Xie, is it really necessary to be so exaggerated? What kind of status does Miss Qian have that makes you so anxious?" Ning Yue looked at the frenzied Xie Yun with a sense of bewilderment.

Your family and mine have been friends for generations. Eighteen years ago, my father and Mr. Ning arranged a marriage for us. My father was a man of his word, and I naturally would not bring shame upon him. Our wedding date was originally set, but my martial arts skills are not yet fully developed, and it would be inappropriate for me to consummate the marriage before then. Therefore, I have come here to seek your consent to postpone the wedding for three years. You need not worry that I am using this as an excuse to evade the commitment. Three years from now, regardless of whether my martial arts skills have reached their peak, I will marry you. So, I have come here to seek your consent to postpone the wedding for three years. You need not worry that I am using this as an excuse to evade the commitment. Three years from now, regardless of whether my martial arts skills have reached their peak, I will marry you. Ning Yue, are you willing?

It is impossible; only the five of us know about this matter, now including you and Ning Yue. " Qian Muxue said with certainty

Xie Yun gradually regained his senses, his complexion becoming exceptionally gloomy. With a sullen expression, he approached Ning Yue's bedside and grasped her shoulder tightly, saying, "In the world of martial arts, there are countless young talents who admire Qian Muxue, like fish crossing a river. Yet, none of them dare to reveal their feelings, for those who do have met their demise. They all perished at the hands of strangers with no enmity or grievance. If it becomes known that you intend to marry Qian Muxue, I can guarantee that you will not survive until the next day"