Chapter 6, Fishing in Huaxi

Xiao Yuan, Xiao Yuan! Tuoba Yuanxun furrowed his brow, saying, "Now that we are here, you don't need to pretend like this anymore, right? I can see that you are having a hard time smiling." After so many days without seeing Xiao Yuan, he truly missed him dearly

"Xiao Juyuan" seems to have opened a new perspective for her, where she no longer sees only good people, relatives, and those who would not harm her

Then... how beautiful will their daughter be

Concealing her appearance is not intended to surprise anyone; at the age of sixteen, she has already begun to suffer from the burden of her difficult-to-abandon beauty. In Phoenix City, she has encountered too many troubles, and even the gaze of Li Yuanhao, that notorious lecher, sends shivers down her spine. It is better to leave.

"It's nothing, I just thought it might be too early to visit now, perhaps Senior Brother Pei and Senior Sister Xiao have not finished their breakfast yet." These two titles, when spoken by her, carried a slight hint of bitterness.

"Haha, impressive!" Tuoba Yuanxun laughed heartily, shaking his head and tail, feeling quite pleased with himself

What has the treasure of the Xiao family and their wealth brought to the members of the Xiao family

"Looking for death! Coming to seek death so early in the morning!" Yan Minyu was furious

Hmm. Li Yuan'er savored the local dishes from her hometown, without looking at her.

It is highly unlikely; from childhood to adulthood, he has firmly believed that there could be no girl more beautiful than Xiaoyuan

At this point, she had to express a small amount of gratitude to "Xiao Juyuan". It was she who provided her with an incredibly profound enlightenment! It turned out that not everyone in the world was kind to her, nor were all of them indulging and loving her

She is finally going to meet Pei Junwu and "Xiao Juyuan". Her mood... surprisingly, is one of complete calmness

Resentment? None. Replacing her and becoming "Xiao Juyuan" may not necessarily be a good thing. Regret? It cannot be said either. A person who cannot even recognize an impersonator, no matter how outstanding, is merely a deceived fool.

Tuoba Yuanxun glanced around in boredom, finding only some flowers, trees, and streams, with not even a tea house in sight. He bent down to pick up a stone and threw it towards the surface of the water, making several skips.

Father and mother ... . ... succeeded ... . The misfortune of the Xiao family was first transferred to Gao Tianjing, and then to ... ... Xiao Juyuan

This man ... is so cold, so charming, like a snowflake on a white plum blossom

People ... ... are the same

The phrase "to possess a treasure brings guilt"—she clearly remembers the tone in which her mother spoke this phrase. ... She had asked her teacher, and it refers to the misfortune that comes from harboring treasures, this term ... . ... It is perfectly suited for the Xiao family.

Tuoba Yuanxun smiled and said, "I don't mind at all, I can just go bare-shouldered; the weather isn't cold now. Senior sister, everyone knows that Brother Pei has a fiancée, and she is the daughter of Master Li. It is said that she is the new number one beauty in the martial world. I estimate that... even if you go bare-shouldered, Brother Pei wouldn't spare you a glance."

She turned her head in a daze, and the man was also looking at her with a calm and indifferent gaze. She instinctively avoided his seemingly all-seeing, cold eyes. He did not move either, yet not a single drop of water touched his clothes or hair

Preparedness is the first step in protecting oneself

Will she be more beautiful than Xiaoyuan?

"What shall we play, what shall we play?" Yan Minyu responded enthusiastically

Li Yuan'er remained still, as tiny droplets of mist brushed against her head and body, dampening not her skin, but the heart that beat within her ...! ... This is the difference!

"Missed again!" Yan Minyu exclaimed in frustration, throwing all the pebbles in her hand into the water in a fit of pique, creating a large splash.

New perspectives ... on the Xiao family, on parents, on everything.

He stood under a peach blossom tree behind them, not knowing where he had come from or how long he had been there

Shuangjie Pavilion is a villa built by the Pei family for "Xiao Juyuan," located at the foot of the Xiling Snow Mountain, two hundred li away from Chengdu. The famous line by Du Fu, "The window contains the thousand autumn snows of the West Ridge," refers to this place

The two of them did not disguise themselves; although their clothing was worn simply at Yuan'er’s request, it still revealed their extraordinary nature. Their appearances can certainly be considered exceptional, making them quite eye-catching in a crowd

He is very much looking forward to the 'First Beauty'. His aunt is already beautiful enough; it is said that Master Li's wife is even more beautiful, to the extent that both of his uncles only have eyes for her, which has made his aunt resentful for a lifetime. Master Li's husband, Xiao Mingyu, is said to be an exceptionally handsome man from Sichuan, even more so than the two uncles.

Tuoba Yuanxun stared blankly at him, forgetting to speak

This sound ... is pleasant, deep, cold, and calm, yet it makes the listener's heart tremble suddenly

"Xiao Yuan! Keep up! Stop daydreaming!" Yan Minyu called her back, casting a puzzled glance at her.

There is a fish! Yan Minyu pointed with her hand

The first beauty? Coming from a farming family, could she have such a handsome father and such a beautiful mother?

Three miles from the Shuangjie Pavilion, there is a clear little stream, which the locals call "Hua Creek." It is the late spring season, and the cascading peach and plum blossoms are falling onto the surface of the stream, creating a truly picturesque scene

This place is truly beautiful! Tuoba Yuanxun gazed around in rapture at the sea of pink flowers, the clear stream, and the sacred snow-capped mountains under the blue sky. No wonder the most beautiful woman wants to live here!

At the end of Huaxi lies a small lake, and from the opposite shore, one can already catch a distant glimpse of the Shuangjie Pavilion of the Pei family. Li Yuan'er let out a cold laugh, does living in a beautiful place really make one beautiful?

I think this is a good idea. Let's first investigate the situation; in case the first beauty is not as attractive as our Xiao Yuan, we can have Xiao Yuan take off her mask to give her a surprise, leaving everyone astonished

Li Yuan'er couldn't help but smile

Are we really going to the Frosty Pavilion dressed like this? Yan Minyu glanced at her outfit with some displeasure; among all her clothes, this one could be considered of inferior quality.

With Gao Tianjing's martial arts and strength, it was insufficient to completely destroy the Xiao family. After ten years, she finally understood what her mother meant by using a mutual destruction to exchange for her own happy and peaceful life

For Tuoba Hanyun, the only thing that could elevate her throughout her life was her appearance, so when she took on disciples, she did not consider their innate talent or potential—she could not discern those qualities; beauty was paramount. Li Yuanhao, the prince of the Western Xia, also wished to be accepted under his aunt's tutelage, but Tuoba Hanyun rejected him, disapproving of his square face and insufficiently attractive eyes, and resolutely refused to take him in

"Xiao Yuan, you are always so small yet so cunning!" Tuoba Yuanxun scoffed, "Is this really worth worrying about? Well, let us play here for a while before we go."

"Xiao Yuan, Xiao Yuan! What is wrong with you?" Yan Minyu and Tuoba Yuanxun approached, looking at her with scrutinizing eyes. "Lost in thought again?"

While having breakfast at the inn, there are always unusual glances directed towards Li Yuan'er and their table... It is not her that they are looking at, but rather Yan Minyu and Tuoba Yuanxun

He slowly raised his hand, and that long, resolute hand seemed to possess a magnetic force, instantly drawing in a handful of pink peach blossom petals. With what appeared to be an unintentional flick of his wrist, those petals silently swept into the water, moving at a speed almost too fast to be captured by the eye

Little brother, this move should not be used in this way

Li Yuan'er watched as Yan Minyu and Tuoba Yuanxun walked ahead, excited and jubilant. They were both thrilled to meet their fellow disciples. ... Their pure joy was truly enviable ... .

That little girl ... ! ... she actually forgot what she looked like. ! Because at that time, she did not expect that she would be so deeply entangled with her; she only thought of her as a young lady she encountered on a rainy night.

"Eat quickly, stop talking nonsense." Li Yuan'er put down her chopsticks

"What are you doing! You've scared all the fish away!" Tuoba Yuanxun reproached her, his gaze fixed on the water's surface. He raised his hand, and a small stone infused with internal energy made a hissing sound as it cut through the air, followed by a splash as it hit the water, causing a fish to float to the surface, belly up.

For some reason, she could not look him in the eye... The man who was originally meant to be hers, Pei Junwu

My daughter said that she will understand many things when she grows up. I do not know if she is grown up enough now, but there are some things she already understands

Struggle, conspiracy, deception, death, impersonation, and... loneliness

Perhaps when they finally meet, emotions will still fluctuate. She gazed at the snow-covered Miaoji Ridge in the distance, unknowingly coming to a halt... After all, he is the man who originally belonged to her, and she is the woman who deceived her

Let us use stones to fish in the competition, do you still remember that move 'Flying Snow Leaves Fragrance'? Let's use it

With a loud "bang," the surface of the water seemed to be shaken by an underwater explosion, stirring up columns of water. A fine mist of water drifted in with the wind, prompting Yan Minyu and Tuoba Yuanxun to cover their heads and faces with their sleeves. As the mist dispersed, dozens of dead fish floated on the surface of the lake

Exquisite and handsome features, deep and cool eyes, with lips that carry a hint of an elusive smile... Without any expression, yet causing those who see him to tremble all over

The splash startled the fish floating on the water's surface, causing it to leap and create some splashes before diving into the water

Li Yuan'er smiled bitterly as she watched her senior brothers and sisters picking up small stones all over the ground. Compared to her, they seemed more like children who had not grown up. ... The fragrance of flying snow ... ... That was a secret weapon technique created by Qin Chuyi. When practiced to the highest level, even something as light as a snowflake could injure and kill, far surpassing the techniques of plucking leaves and flying flowers. ... ... ... In their hands, they could only use stones to fish, and moreover ...