The first person of the prologue
A long box was presented before her, with a red silk lining at the bottom and golden double rings clasped on top
The ring is engraved with snake patterns, adorned with specially made bells, fastened around both ankles, always jingling. In the White Bright Sect, one often hears the pleasant sound of the bells as the heavenly servants move about, which is indeed delightful, but when it comes to oneself, it becomes quite troublesome
This young man is covered in bloodstains and has a somewhat dirty face, yet this does not detract from his outstanding and handsome demeanor. He is likely the young master of a reputable family who, in his ambition for fame, boldly ventured into the White Ming Sect, only to find himself in his current predicament.
Suddenly, she sat down on the jade steps.
Han Shan asked Shi De: In this world, when others slander me, deceive me, insult me, mock me, belittle me, scorn me, malign me, and cheat me, how should I deal with it? Shi De replied: Just endure it, let it be, allow it, avoid it, be patient with it, respect it, and do not pay attention to it. Wait a few more years, and you will see. I endure, I endure, I endure again. Enduring is indeed good.
"Master, who is he?" she asked cooperatively
Yuan'er is still young and does not need it yet
At the foot of the jade steps, there is a young man in white, awkwardly kneeling on the ground
Yes. The youthful face displays a smile, perfectly in harmony.
The young man was taken aback. ... The serpents coiled in pairs, likely bound to his feet, becoming his lifelong shame. How could she ...
What new things has the Master brought for Yun'er? Her tone was flat, and there was no hint of excitement in her eyes or brows
Yun'er, look what new toy I have brought for you! The Master smiled brightly and waved at her
She leisurely arrived at the jade steps, looking down at the white-clad youth who was forced to kneel on the ground
A small hand lifted the silk curtain, and she walked into the dimly lit hall
Yesterday, as she gazed into the mirror, she discovered a silver strand among her hair. After much contemplation, she finally concluded that this was not a natural white, but rather a result of excessive mental strain
Upon listening closely again, he heard her shaking her head and mumbling to herself
She, the old cow, slowly approached the throne, allowing the master to take her small hand.
You little girl, so young yet you love to act maturely said the master with a smile
The person seems to have been struck at an acupoint, but the legs kneeling on the ground are twitching. As long as she approaches him, he will unleash seventy percent of his strength in a kick, and this helpless child of such tender age will either die or be injured.
No, it is not that she loves to act mature; rather, her dream is to do what is appropriate for her age. According to her studies, at her age, she should be learning domestic skills at home, not engaging in power struggles with this cult leader here
He remained completely still, still staring at her. Then, she bowed to the leader on the throne:
She shook her wrist, and the crisp sound of jingling echoed throughout the hall
What is bestowed upon you is the serpent ring, perfectly in line with the style of the Huangfu family, and it is the only pair in existence. Now, you shall wear it for him. The hidden thorns within the softness, the daggers concealed within the smiles, the leader laughed with great delight
Thank you, Master, for bestowing the ring
Look, that is the good thing that the Master has brought back for you. The Master is looking forward to your reaction
My name is Huangfu Yan. From today onwards, I shall be your master. With a swift motion, I casually fastened the snake ring around my wrist.
The young boy pursed his lips and stumbled to catch up with the small figure ahead. She moved slowly like a snail, hunched over with her hands behind her back, resembling a little old woman lacking ambition
What is your name? she asked innocently
It is not what she wants to say, a perfectly fine main hall, rendered dim and unclear, with rows of candle flames passing by under the guidance of a master, the candlelight falling upon the "Master's Throne," creating an illusion that the Master is actually quite ghostly.
Once the collar of a slave is fastened, it becomes a lifelong predicament, and even if one returns to the right path, they will still be ridiculed by others. No wonder this proud young man would rather wait eighteen years to become a hero than to be a slave under her command
Take it and use it ... Based on her insight, she is certain that she is ten years old this year and that there are many things she does not need, and there is no need to force them upon her
Upon entering the hall, she saw it, yet chose to ignore it and remain oblivious, for this was the highest form of self-preservation
Thank you, Master, for your grace, I shall take my leave. After taking a few steps with my hands behind my back, I turned around and scolded, "Why aren't you coming along quickly?" Having said that, I walked out the door without looking back
The pipa bones have not been pierced, and both hands are merely bound with coarse rope. Deep bloodstains are already present around the wrists, indicating that this person has struggled for a long time, further suggesting that this coarse rope will soon break.
She played with the snake ring, pretending not to know his murderous intent, her lips curling into a smile, revealing a childlike laughter, and said:
The young man stared at her
She was forced to wear the shiny double rings and laughed lightly:
The master smiled mysteriously and said: "Yuan'er lost her parents at a young age, and there are many things that no one has taught her. However, you will eventually face certain matters. I see that this young man has quite a handsome appearance and a decent physique; you may take him for your use."
Come here, grant the ring!
She tilted her head to scrutinize the figure of the young man
She looked at the young man again, his fierce gaze seemingly wanting to devour her, wishing for mutual destruction, pondering how a mere child could possibly withstand a single blow from him
An overconfident righteous person intruded into the White Ming Sect, attempting to assassinate the sect leader. Such actions lead to a dead end, but the sect leader, in a moment of great kindness, granted him the status of a heavenly slave within the sect. Yun'er, do you not yet have a heavenly slave under your command
Such hostility is clearly visible, the strength of the man and the weakness of the woman are evident, and the interest of the cult leader is also apparent. ... With a tiger in front and a wolf behind, the young man waits to strike her down, while the cult leader is eager to watch the drama unfold, and she struggles to survive in this narrow space, she is just a child
How could a person from the Demon Sect be so foolish as to tie the symbol of the Heavenly Slave around their own wrist
This snake bracelet is quite beautiful; how can I allow you to have it all to yourself? You take one, and I take one; that is only fair. From now on, with this as proof, you shall have only me as your master. If others call you, you may ignore them. " She finally took action and fastened the other snake bracelet onto his left ankle