Chapter 2

Even though I had no interest in her master's last words before, upon seeing this handwriting, I felt it was somewhat familiar and couldn't help but ask: "Where are the last words?"

Oh... may I ask how long I have slept?

Sword Fate. I am Wenren Jianming

Li Ju smiled at him and asked curiously, "Who are you?"

"Story? What does this have to do with me?" He was baffled.

I did not hear it

"A person is as their name suggests, Li Ju smiles." With that, without any hesitation, they left, closing the door behind them before departing

"... is merely a facade. Those of the rivers and lakes do not concern themselves with trivialities. You did not intend it, so there is no need to take it to heart." That cold voice did not sound like a consolation; rather, it felt dismissive.

Hmph. Li Yihuan coldly gazed at the empty night. It seems that it is impossible to deal a heavy blow to Wenren Jianming now. Well, let Ouyang Zui take care of that crazy girl with the surname Li. Good luck? Hmph, no matter how good the luck is, it will end in my hands, Li Ju. Do you think you can rely on your luck for long? I absolutely detest people like you who have been happy since childhood and can only depend on luck. The fate of such people usually leads to only one outcome, executed by him. I absolutely detest people like you who have been happy since childhood and can only depend on luck. The fate of such people usually leads to only one outcome, executed by him.

Ouyang Zui glared angrily.

This time the silence lasted longer, and then the male voice coldly said: "Ouyang, hold her by the waist and drag her away forcefully. It doesn't matter if she gets hurt; just call a doctor afterward. I do not wish to stay any longer"

As he picked up the token, he inadvertently touched a very soft white bellyband. In that instant, Ouyang's face turned pale, and a profound sorrow welled up within him—regarding his future and the desecration of the token

She nodded and said with a beaming smile

She smiled broadly and said, "The surname Li was given to me by my master; five hundred years ago, I might not have had the surname Li"

Miss Li

She lowered her head and saw that she was tightly holding his warm large hand... No wonder...! It seemed that just now she accidentally dreamt of her master with bulging veins!

Wow, everything before my eyes is so clear, have I finally arrived at the Western Paradise... It turns out to be a white bellyband, you scared me to death, I thought I was blind. I hurriedly pulled off the white bellyband covering me and saw that night had already fallen indoors. "It's dark now... Why hasn't anyone called me for dinner? How cruel, cough cough.

"Hmm, I think so too," she said as she opened the door. Although the moon was covered by dark clouds, the boy's bright white teeth were still visible.

The senior brother with the surname Chu, completely naked, stood side by side with my master, who was also unclothed

I just said I didn't hear

In a surge of emotion, a "poof" sound erupted as a fountain of blood gushed from the mouth

Sister, I am not a ghost, please open the door

Sister! He whined: "I am just curious, and I won't spread rumors. Satisfying a young man's curiosity won't cost you anything."

"These are the only four characters. My master probably has some precognitive ability. Just before he passed away, he suddenly wanted to write a farewell message to me. He said he had a lot of affectionate words to express, so I brought him a notebook to let him write to his heart's content. To my surprise, before he died, he handed it to me with just these four characters, saying that when a person is about to die, what is the point of leaving a farewell message? Everything he wanted to say and everything he wanted me to do, he had already taught me while he was alive, so why leave anything behind?"

Upon hearing this, she also laughed, laughing in a very carefree manner

Moreover, there are chaotic and disorderly sword marks

"Ouyang is skilled in his approach, young lady, you have not sustained serious injuries"

Rolling off the bed in a somewhat disheveled manner, I find my spirits lifted compared to the sweltering heat of the day

"What do you want her to do with the broken sword you picked up?" Is she supposed to carry around two broken sword pieces as if they were a pair of swords for show?

If she says that she does not want to leave either, would that be considered madness?

Ouyang was momentarily rendered speechless, observing that Wenren Jian remained unaffected by her wild words, as if the eight winds could not move him at all. In comparison, his own skills were indeed too shallow.

Ouyang Zui's figure leaped up, immediately giving chase.

How can anyone or anything escape his watchful eyes

What is that secret...

Wen Renjian narrowed his phoenix eyes, feeling slightly annoyed at her shamelessness, yet his handsome face remained impassive. Just as he was about to secretly forcefully shake off her entanglement, Ouyang Zui could no longer stand by and threw the bundle forcefully at her small face

They stared at each other, their breaths mingling, so close that he could smell the faint fragrance on her body. He was already sixteen, no longer the inexperienced young boy who would blush and have his heart race; the scent from her did not evoke any feelings in him, only... a very subtle hint of a familiar medicinal smell that aroused his suspicion

He was truly taken aback. Could it be that he misjudged her clumsy skills? Just as he was thinking this, he saw her foot slip, nearly causing her to tumble down from the house

Ouyang Zui had no idea what these two were after with their flowery words. He noticed a corner of a card peeking out from the white clothing in her bundle and blurted out

Li Yihuan, upon hearing her words, still could not grasp her underlying meaning. Suddenly, he saw her leap into the air, gracefully descending onto the roof like a wisp of cotton.

A sharp inhalation sound faintly came from outside the door, and then he chuckled

"Is the secret ... ... mine? Or is it Manager Min's?" she asked softly

I am certainly a person. Please open the door

"Sister." The young man smiled innocently: "My surname is Li, and my name is Yi Huan. My uncle is a highly respected elder in the martial world, and this time he specifically brought me to Wenren Manor to gain some experience. I heard the servants of Wenren Manor say that you also share the surname Li. What a coincidence, it turns out we are from the same family from five hundred years ago."

Yes

The insect crawls down along the clothing.

I was just curious. I heard from my uncles that the recent death of the steward Min from Wenren Manor has caused quite a stir in the martial world. Today, Ouyang Zui caught a girl who claimed to have once "seen off" Steward Min. Out of curiosity, I came to take a look.

If the truth is not clarified, Wenren Zhuang will not easily let you go" Wenren Jianming reminded

Under the tree, a young man stepped out with measured strides. He wore a flowing blue robe that blended seamlessly with the blue sky behind him, as if he had become one with it

You really won't say anything

She raised her head and saw his dark, handsome face approaching. "Your eyes look a bit aged, no wonder your smile always seems a bit insincere." Compared to her, he was somewhat lacking.

However, if she accidentally looks a little longer, there will surely be consequences, right

"Oh, isn't this my bundle?" She pulled her gaze back, surprised and laughing: "Do you want to see my clothes?"

Suddenly opened my eyes

His name is Ouyang Zui, and he is in charge of all matters, big and small, concerning Wenren Zhuang. Miss, you can tell him anything you need. Wenren Jian commanded, hinting that he wanted to withdraw his hand, but she held on tighter. He had always disliked being close to others, especially physical contact; her palm was sweaty, causing his brows to furrow slightly. "Miss, you can let go now"

I... I don't want to take responsibility. Ouyang Zui quickly averted his gaze, not daring to look again. The bellyband is so small, one can imagine that she is very flat. For the first time, I hate my own recklessness.

One day, as I was walking down the road, I saw a sword lying on the ground. Then I patted myself and remembered that I practice with a sword, not with my fists, so how could I be without a weapon for self-defense? Thus, I took it and wore it on my person

I did not rely on you

He came to his senses, surprised that she also had secrets, while his keen hearing picked up the footsteps of Ouyang Zui. He felt a bit annoyed, but soon put his mind at ease

"Wow, didn't they say I wasn't seriously injured? Or is he lying to me?" she screamed

In a state of confusion, unable to react in time, she saw her uncle, the most reclusive figure in the Wenren family, swiftly roll up his sleeve and throw her the bellyband, the speed of which left him utterly astonished, almost leading him to mistakenly believe that Wenren Jianming possessed extraordinary skills.

"Black devil!" She nimbly jumped back inside the door and immediately closed it.

Then why did you come to recognize your relatives? What are you doing pretending to be a ghost in the middle of the night to scare me

"Sister!" That voice was very cheerful, as if she did not care at all about the unintentional hurt she had caused. She laughed and said, "I am not from the Central Plains; my skin is naturally darker. Unlike you, who is fair and rosy, loved by everyone, charming, witty, and beautiful."

"Sister, how did you discover Manager Min?" She feigned ignorance with a roundabout question, so I decided to be straightforward.

Li Juxiao and Li Yihuan, at first glance, one might truly believe that the two of them have a relationship

In the Wrenren Manor, with your mediocre skills, the only one you can handle is Wrenren Jianming. Li Ju laughed, saying that he had always felt something was off about him. You should go and deal a heavy blow to Wrenren Jianming. In the Wrenren Manor, even though Wrenren Bupo did not explicitly express it, he could still vaguely perceive the subtle relationship between Wrenren and his nephew.

He is a man

You

Indeed, it is here! I reached out to grab it

This bellyband was sewn by the master, so please do not damage it she smiled

Then it's so dark, how can it not be a ghost

The Chief Steward Min is the steward of the Wenren Manor, with a position only subordinate to Wenren Bupo. It is said that he went back to his hometown to visit relatives and has not returned beyond the expected time. Consequently, the Deputy Steward Ouyang Zui was sent to his hometown to search for him, only to discover that his hometown was nonexistent from the beginning. Wenren Bupo must have assigned him some task to execute, which evidently failed midway. The secret must be related to Wenren Manor; if you speak of it, it poses no harm to you; if you remain silent, you will certainly not escape the grasp of Wenren Manor. Moreover, there are many who wish to uncover the secrets of Wenren Manor and will persistently pursue you.

She smiled broadly and said

Take a deep breath, then exhale slowly, being careful not to let her notice. Then, he forcefully tensed the muscles in his face and smiled

"Wait a moment, I am fine, I am very well, I am awake!" Li Ju exclaimed with full vigor, immediately lifting the blanket and sitting up.

Ouyang Zui was initially puzzled, but later noticed the faint smile at the corner of Wenren Jianming's lips, and then realized that this crazy girl was referring to "moral teaching by example"

Years pass in the separation of life and death, yet the soul has never come to the dreams of the living. So it is! So it is!

After laughing for a while, Li Yihuan suspected that if he did not stop talking, soon the entire manor would know that there were two madmen here

Oh, as I was walking, I suddenly saw him

Li Ju smiled and said

Chaotic memories intertwine in her mind, with the glow of confusion and bewilderment flowing through her smiling eyes

She was astonished and laughed: "Could it be that we are siblings separated for many years?"

He was eager to scoff, but Ouyang Zui had already rushed into the archway, and he immediately held his breath, extinguishing his murderous intent

Li Ju smiled, you looked into my eyes

Is he a great person..." She said with a hint of amusement: "He must have been very pleased to hear you say that when he was roaming around in the netherworld, you worthless young master."

You are truly lucky

If I let go, what will you do

... ... At the top, the azure sky meets the yellow springs, both places are vast and indistinct ... ... Suddenly, I hear of a fairy mountain over the sea, the mountain is known in the rivers and lakes as Ren Zhuang ... ... Hahaha ... ... '' Gently chuckling, the laughter carries a hint of melancholy and emptiness.

Li Yihuan squinted, his pupils reflecting genuine amusement

Connect the broken sword together

That is the sword you inherited from your master; if you do not retrieve it all at once, on another day when you come to ask me for it, I will not be able to give it to you

Is that so

Miss Li, are you calling me

His features are handsome... um, somewhat indifferent and cold, with a smooth forehead, though small veins are visibly throbbing. His body is tall and appears refined, contrasting with the ruggedness of his senior brother from the Chu family; this man possesses a somewhat deceptive scholarly air. Alas, she indeed inadvertently caught sight of the stranger's physique, which led to her being severely injured as retribution.

"This is the last words of my master, do you want to see it?" This time she decisively opened it, and on it were written the four large characters in cursive script: "Dear my disciple," followed by a blank space.

Is a person truly as their name suggests? A smile still lingers at the corners of their lips, somewhat dull, and then they slowly open their right fist.

It turns out he is in Wenren Village, where did the soul come from to enter the dream, ha

After a moment of silence, the cold male voice reluctantly said: "You can choose not to speak"

You have been unconscious for more than half a day! This is Wenren Manor. He played an indispensable role in bringing her back from the wilderness.

After a long silence outside the door, a voice filled with anxiety and grievance finally emerged

Found it?

Wenren Jianming sat at the edge of the bed, calmly gazing at her

How is it possible ... ... '' I have a bit of a headache. Ever since I came down the mountain, my memories have been somewhat hazy, but she is very clear about what happened, just unwilling to admit it, only afraid to recall the details, untilーー

So it was a person...

Li Ju smiled in surprise for a moment before recalling what he was saying. She smiled gently and said, "It's a secret; once it's spoken, it ceases to be a secret."

Is that so? Thanks to my master, now I am about to be knocked unconscious, which is not an easy feat

Wow, your act of being coy is so disgusting, please do not lean your head in front of me, I cannot stand it

"That is absolutely impossible," he said with a firm laugh, as if he were making a forceful declaration with every word. "You and I have different skin colors and distinct appearances; we could never be siblings."

However, she still secretly and inadvertently imagined things she should not think about

Indeed, it is in such a place

Strange, where are the insects... There are no insect corpses, clearly she stepped on a soft, boneless living creature.

He, ah...

Have you all been asleep for so long... Is this burden something you brought back with you?

A silken line of blood rolled down from the lips, gradually seeping into the covering apron. The right hand lay open weakly, and from a distance, there appeared a very faint, indistinct crescent-shaped mark in the palm.

What exactly is the secret? Speak frankly." A voice, enchanting and bewitching, echoed in her ear

Her body was soft and limp, lying weakly on the bed, the soft, plain bellyband slightly lifted, gently floating over her face

"Wait, wait, you lowly son of a noble..." Under his cold glare, she forced a smile and changed her words: "Young Master Wenren, do you know what my name is?"

Li Yihuan's mouth twitched slightly, and then he quickly returned to a radiant smile. The speed was so fast that, given his skin tone combined with the pitch-black night, only those with keen eyesight would be able to notice the movement.

"Sister, it's a secret, I can keep it confidential." I don't know if it's the influence of the cold wind, but his voice no longer sounded so innocent; instead, it had become somewhat cold.

Oh, when I used to play tricks on my master, I would bump my head against his chest. He would slap the back of my neck, and I would be forced to lie on his lap

Time seemed to stand still, and the person on the bed did not move at all. It was unclear how long had passed when a slow and soft murmur floated out from beneath the bellyband

two pieces of replacement old white clothing and a notebook that appears very worn

Aren't you going to open it yourself? I've already been asleep for more than half a day; even if you were to open it quietly, I wouldn't notice. She mumbled, slowly pulling open the old bundle.

She turned around and made a funny face, though it was unclear at whom it was directed. Soon after, her ethereal white garment vanished into the full moon

Regardless of whether she was hinting for him not to act rashly or just engaging in idle chatter, he finally understood that he could not extract any secrets from her lips, and he no longer had the patience to press her further

Your master is truly an extraordinary person The cool tone is somewhat softened yet still maintains a sense of distance

He caught sight of the mad girl and Wenren Jianming locked in a gaze... He has always been adept at reading expressions and understanding unspoken words. From the moment this mad girl opened her eyes, no, from the instant she clung to Wenren Jianming's thigh, her heart and soul were captivated by him... Of course, Wenren Jianming looked down on such a girl, or perhaps he could... With a plan in mind, he cupped his fists and said to Wenren Jianming:

Hmph, the person he hates the most in his life is someone like her! He widened his innocent eyes and quietly shifted his focus, asking:

"My master said that there is a monster that always hides outside the house, tricking people into opening the door. Those who open the door are all fools, and in the end, they are all eaten by the monster." She still remembers that she was ten years old at the time, and her master, unable to tolerate her lively and restless nature, tried to deceive her innocent heart with lies disguised as stories.

I have already said that I did not hear it

He slowly lowered his thick, slightly curled black eyelashes, and a very cold smile bloomed at the corners of his lips

It turns out the respected teacher is a woman... Ouyang Zui, seizing the opportunity, changed the subject as if he had seen nothing.

I am a person, sister

... ... Hmm, wow, there is a bug on the ground! With quick eyes and swift feet, I stepped on that big bug.

This crazy girl has already been controlled by him; it is not too late to ask again another day. He rolled his eyes, already having a plan in mind, and said:

Wow, little heart, my belly pouch...

She let out a cry, and Wen Renjian took the opportunity to rise and step back. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of her pale little face momentarily revealing panic. Once she realized he had not turned and left, she broke into a smile again.

"Uncle, I will go find the owner again, and at that time, I will make this girl reveal the secret of Manager Min." After saying this, he left the room, glancing back at the two of them with a sinister smile on his lips

I take my leave now

You and I have no relationship, so I will naturally leave

The dark clouds gradually dispersed, and it seemed as if there were living creatures wriggling beneath the surface of his skin. A living worm emerged from the junction of his index and middle fingers. The body of the worm was jet black, with a golden spot near its head. After it emerged, his skin appeared as if it had never been broken, smooth and normal

Her laughter reluctantly came to a halt, yet her smile remained, as if she were born with such a smile, unaware of how to express sorrow

He squinted his eyes, and a faint sense of doubt arose within him

Without even lighting the oil lamp, I changed my robe in the dark. Stepping outside, I saw a pair of very innocent big eyes gazing at me

Indeed. Ouyang Zui had approached the Moon Arch, and Li Yihuan moved swiftly, merging into the darkness while softly saying: "He resides in the forbidden area of Wenren Village, in the most remote corner."

"... ... That is called a coma." What kind of master raises such a disciple? His face uncontrollably twitched, as he experienced for the first time an overwhelming sense of helplessness in communication

"The girl really has no shame." Ouyang Zui mocked coldly from the side, "You fainted and still wouldn't let go, moving from hugging the thigh to the waist, truly a case of throwing oneself into someone's arms! If we hadn't used our strength to pry you apart, you would probably still be clinging to your uncle now." He had indeed witnessed the woman's stubbornness.

"I just woke up, please let go."

"The people of Wenren Village are upright and honorable, how could they engage in such lowly acts?" Ouyang Zui coldly glanced at the items in the bundle.

Ouyang Zui fell into a brief silence, then quickly regained his composure. Noticing that her gaze lingered reluctantly on Wenren Jiuye, he stepped forward, completely blocking Wenren Jianming's face, which was prone to attracting trouble. He squinted and angrily commanded, "Open the bundle!"

That was picked up

Li Yihuan still wore a beaming smile, looking very much like an innocent young boy without a care in the world. "It doesn't matter. The moment I see my sister, I feel a strong sense of closeness."

"There is no relation at all..." In an instant, a wave of sweetness surged in her throat again, which she forcefully suppressed, breaking into a smile and saying, "Then I won't let you go."

She squinted slightly, her fair and flawless face drawing closer to his.

"Do you not know ... ... the secret ... ... once spoken, it is no longer a secret ... ... " said almost in a whisper, accompanied by a light laugh

What is in the ledger

You urged me to open the door, reminding me of the stories my master used to tell by my bedside when I was a child

Li Juxiao secretly made a face, pretending not to have heard anything. This person sent shivers down her spine, as they could see through even her slightest mischievous thoughts

I am very fortunate, so fortunate that even if all the luck of my next life were to be borrowed, I would not be surprised

Ouyang

The slender phoenix eyes gazed at her smiling eyes, smiling brows, smiling nose, and smiling mouth, the entire overly pale and weak face was filled with smiles He replied calmly

Sister! he called out, forcing her to stop her hoarse laughter

"Who wants to see your clothes?" Ouyang Zui said angrily: "I want you to personally open the bundle and see if there is a token inside?"