Chapter 06: A Sword That Startles the Soul, Facing the Beautiful and Heartbreaking Love

"Hehe, do you really think that Miss Ming is not good?" Yu Chou replied with a smile

Seeing the melancholy beside her, she lightly waved her folding fan, feeling comforted in her heart. She thought to herself that Xue, indeed, lived up to her status as the daughter of a prominent family, as she truly understood the importance of the bigger picture and quickly adapted to her role.

Clearly, in Ming Xin Xue's heart, the "true intentions of the scum" are to harm her beloved and to seize this beautiful young girl who is in the prime of her youth.

How could Ming Xinxue, who is destined to be the officially appointed Bright Divine Hero of the court, be an ordinary person?

What is wrong?" Yun turned her face to look at him and asked in confusion

Originally, the tone of Yu Chou Gui was always calm and composed, but in the final sentence, especially the words "the overall situation is paramount," he unusually emphasized his tone, almost articulating each word distinctly.

However, he is currently in a very good state of mind, thinking to himself, isn't this just a business transaction? "Making money is a bit low," for the sake of that shiny silver, let alone the sarcastic remarks from Xin Xue, even if he were to hear the most offensive insults, wouldn't he still have to endure it?

Well... as Brother Feng often says, 'The affairs of the world are like ice.' I must not be too naive. Mingxin Xue thought to herself, 'This little thief, born from the grass and weeds, is still the leader of a mountain bandit. Could it really be that he is as foolish and silly as he has previously appeared?'

Yun Fan Haixin said that as long as they complete this job well and return with the shiny 800 taels of silver, they will have a vast future ahead. Not only will they be able to support the people in the stronghold, but they might also use this as capital to engage in some business, leading to a prosperous fortune that is yet to be seen

Her body trembled slightly for a moment

Although Yun Fan Hai's martial arts skills are not particularly strong, he possesses a wealth of practical experience; upon sensing that something was amiss, he did not hesitate for a moment, instinctively lunging forward with a posture reminiscent of a pig rolling or a dog digging in the dirt, successfully evading the deadly attack from behind.

"That is incorrect, that is incorrect." Before Ming Xin Xue could respond, the nearby Yu Chou Gui suddenly spoke up

However, after a brief pause, she suddenly recalled something related to the picture book, her eyes brightening as she said: "Chief Yu, don't say I didn't remind you, this 'Yun Fan Hai', I have already investigated his background. Surely you know, he is actually the leader of the bandits from Feiyun Mountain"

At this moment, Xin Xin Xue suddenly realized that Yun Fan Hai was indeed a genuine bandit

It is you! Ming Xin Xue said with a cold smile, Look, not only did you dodge my sword's radiance too slowly just now, leaving you in a sorry state, but even if I were to call you now, your reaction would still be sluggish. Alas, trying to impersonate someone else, how can you pull it off!

Thus, in her heart, she had already regarded Yun Fan Hai as a villain beyond redemption, yet on the surface, she did not seem to reject him so vehemently. In fact, amidst the fluttering flowers brushing against her face, she even smiled sweetly at Yun Fan Hai

"Who? Who wants to kill me?" Yun Fan Hai reacted swiftly, evading the attack, immediately rolling over to stand up, assuming a fighting stance while searching for the enemy

At this moment, the two big men were unaware that the stunning beauty before them, beneath a facade of calmness and even friendliness, was harboring thoughts that were entirely contrary.

Oh, yes, yes! Yun Fan Hai slapped his forehead, as if suddenly realizing something, and turned to Ming Xin Xue, saying, "Xin Xue, please take care of me more in the future!"

So, so beautiful! Yun Fan Hai was taken aback and overwhelmed, praising it a thousand times in his heart

"Who? Who are you?" The voice of the girl, trembling with a hint of fear, pointed as she asked, her heart still unsettled after the tumultuous events.

In an instant, he thought in panic: "It's over! It turns out it was not about saving women and children, but about training me to discover and deal with female assassins!"

"It's not like I'm with him," Ming Xinxue said irritably

To be honest, upon hearing her words, Yun Fan Hai was extremely angry

At this moment, the human face and the peach blossoms reflect each other's beauty

"Hey," Yu Chou returned a sudden strange smile and said, "This is the first time I have heard someone say that the heart's snow is not good."

Of course, that is wrong. Yu Chou solemnly said, "You two, that misunderstanding just now, even if you did not fight, you are still strangers. But from now on, you two will be the admired and envied divine couple in the eyes of the world. So, why still call her 'Miss Ming'? You should call her 'Xin Xue' instead!"

That is about right said Yun Fan Hai in a casual manner

This enemy is not difficult to find, as the hints are too obvious. Yun Fan Hai is currently witnessing a stunning young woman, her face flushed and her eyes filled with rage, charging through the rain of flowers with her sword raised high, the gleaming blade aimed directly at his throat

Upon realizing this, Mingxin Xue was frightened by her own thought

The girl's snow-white and delicate cheeks, illuminated by a touch of rosy floral light, dilute her original air of cold pride and indifference, adding a few more shades of charm.

Upon witnessing this scene, Yun Fan Hai suddenly became dazed

Therefore, this matter is not as simple as it appears; there must be powerful forces supporting it behind the scenes

I? Hmph! The young girl wore a proud expression, slightly turning her face away, only gazing at a peach blossom not far away, clearly disregarding Yun Fan Hai entirely

Thus, upon hearing Ming Xinxue's words, he merely smiled, displaying an elegant demeanor that contrasted with the previous gloom he felt over his unfulfilled desires. Addressing Ming Xinxue, he slightly bowed, clasped his hands, and spoke with a warmth akin to jade: "Miss Ming, you are indeed correct; this is something I truly lack. However, I assure you that I will strive to correct it in the future"

"Is that so?" Yun Fan Hai exclaimed, "She is just a bit more beautiful, but her temperament is too fierce. I wonder which lifetime the Divine Hero has not accumulated virtue to end up with such a wife."

Because anyone who has such a wife would want to escape to the deep mountains and resolutely become a monk! Yun Fanhai exclaimed

Her gaze, surpassing the two individuals before her, beheld the distant white clouds and azure sky

In the scripts I have heard, how many stories are there about the notorious bandit plotting against the scholar, seeking both wealth and lust?

Seeing Yun's somewhat anxious demeanor, the girl's heart suddenly stirred

At that moment, a gust of wind came, swirling the fallen red leaves on the ground around Mingxin Xue, which only added to her sense of tragic grandeur.

What? Yun Fan Hai was taken aback, suddenly widening his eyes, stammering, "No, it can't be!"

Why? The melancholy returns along the path

Yuchou returned and pointed at the young girl, addressing the clouds: "'Lord Divine Hero', have you forgotten? This is your fiancée, the Goddess of the Milky Way, 'Mingxin Xue'!"

At this moment, the sharp sword light was only a mere inch away from the throat of the tumultuous sea and sky.

When Yun Fan Hai followed Yu Chou back home after leaving the Miao Xiang Garden, he could not help but say on the way back: "Lord Yu, I finally understand why Feng Jing Yu went missing"

Hello! You said that you cannot express your melancholy, and Mingxin Xue vents her anger on the clouds and the sea.

Of course, she is also a wise girl. As the gentle breeze blew, she calmed down and suddenly thought, with Brother Feng's unparalleled intelligence and martial skills, how could a mountain bandit like Yun Fan Hai possibly harm him

However, she cast a sidelong glance at Yun Fan Hai beside her, and her anger surged. She sarcastically remarked to Yu Chou Gui, "Lord Yu is indeed impressive, always claiming that it is His Majesty's command; but aren't these ideas all conceived by you, Lord Yu?"

Or perhaps, having heard of my reputation, you have schemed and plotted to seize my Mingxin Xue

The final call had already escaped his lips, not only tense and urgent, but also heartfelt and sincere, almost coming from the depths of his soul

"Not yet a wife," Yu Chou corrected, "is a couple, is a fiancée"

Indeed, indeed, "To return to tranquility from melancholy, to serve the people and alleviate the concerns of the sovereign, is truly the duty of a humble official."

It must be said that his life-saving measures were timely and effective, but unfortunately, the posture was truly ungraceful, to put it bluntly, it was simply sordid and extremely awkward

It seems like a coincidence that Manager Yu has chosen him, but are there really so many coincidences in the world? Could it be that... he is actually plotting to seize power and usurp the position of the Divine Hero?

Listening to his grave tone and observing the serious expression on his face, the young girl, who originally had much to say, swallowed her words at that moment.

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding." The voice of Yu Chou Gui suddenly rang out, "I am here to introduce to everyone, this is the esteemed 'God of Light and Hero'"

At this point, Yu Chou Gui had already sensed the young girl before him, who was brewing a vigorous anger, and he calmly said: "Miss Ming, with your exceptional qualities and kind heart, you should understand the significant importance of you and Lord Feng as a pair of heroic partners in stabilizing the people's hearts and educating the world. Do not forget, this decision was personally approved by His Majesty the Emperor"

The official understands, of course it is not with him, but, "Yu Chou Gui suddenly lowered his voice and said to Ming Xin Xue, 'From now on, until Lord Feng returns, you really have to continue to pretend to be a pair of lovers with this younger brother who bears a striking resemblance to you.'"

From this perspective, the sudden disappearance of the wind and rain may very well be the result of this person and the forces behind him plotting harm

However, it was only a moment; thinking of this worst possibility quickly calmed her down instead.

In a moment of daze, she seemed to see the handsome and gentle face of her beloved, leisurely emerging amidst the vast clouds and sky

I understand. "The melancholy returns, yet the waves remain calm," he said, "His identity is somewhat unlawful. However, in urgent matters, one must be flexible. As long as he is not a person of great treachery and evil, what harm is there? After all, in Donghua City, we have lifted the ban for so many days, and he is the only one who resembles a heroic figure. Miss Ming, the overall situation is of utmost importance!"

At this moment, the girl in the cloud-like attire had already sheathed her sword and stood firm; upon witnessing this scene, her heart was instantly filled with even greater disdain.

"Call me?" Yun Fan Hai looked around and then pointed to himself, asking Ming Xin Xue in confusion.

Hmph. The girl wore a look of disdain, making it clear to Yun Fan Hai that she was aware of the truth

At the critical moment, a sudden flash of dark light streaked through the peach blossom forest, followed by a resounding "clang". The young girl, determined to strike with all her might, found her force intercepted and swept away by the dark light that had cut through the air.

It is over, it is over! Lord Yu was right; one should listen and ask more, not be hasty, and maintain elegance

Oh dear, my Chief Steward Yu, where are you? Help!

"Brother Feng, you can rest assured!" Facing the visage she had longed for day and night, Ming Xinxue secretly clenched her fist and vowed in her heart, "Brother Feng, your Xinxue will surely strive to uncover this bandit's conspiracy and rescue you safely!"

The implicit forces are indeed terrifying, but in Ming Xinxue's heart, she still feels that Yun Fan Hai himself is already too despicable. She simply cannot tolerate him, so she must make an extra effort to strive to kick this disgusting fellow out of her life as soon as possible, preventing such "scum" from realizing his original desires

This time, Ming Xinxue did not fly into a rage.

What is there that you do not understand? The melancholy returns to the path, "Miss Ming is the cherished jewel of the Ming family in Donghua City, the beloved of the Radiant Divine Hero, and she is your fiancée, appointed by His Majesty the Emperor!

Hearing Yu Chou Gui say this, Ming Xin Xue's anger subsided somewhat

There really is such a possibility! Just look at how he was when he first saw me, speechless and at a loss for words; he is probably indeed a lecherous person who judges others by their appearance

Generally speaking, girls tend to have a more vivid imagination

Hmph... Seeing Yu Chou return with such a lukewarm demeanor, Ming Xin Xue momentarily lost interest in sarcasm and ridicule

In an instant, birds flew and flowers fell, creating utter chaos

This, this... Yun Fan Hai felt even more bewildered

The young girl, with a face as pure as jade and breathtaking beauty, seems to radiate brilliance; even amidst a sea of flowers, she stands out with dazzling splendor, making it difficult for one to gaze directly at her

Seeing him in this manner only intensified the assailant's disdain

At the moment when the sword's edge was deflected, a flurry of petals was stirred by the sword's wind, and with a sharp "pop," one petal struck the throat of the tumultuous waves— that instant chill was enough to send his soul fleeing... The anguished cry of "Ah" echoed through the clouds, startling the birds in the peach blossom grove into a flurry of flight