The sounds of knives slicing and screams echoed continuously as pieces of flesh tore away, a person being brutally dismembered. The scene of torture was incredibly bloody and gruesome, leaving Yu Ling speechless with awe.

Alas, it has to be him. When he was being tortured, that handsome and powerful young master gritted his teeth and persevered. What a pleasing sight that was!

Unlike Butler Li, who is not good-looking, screams like a pig being slaughtered, and whose blood splatters three feet high, and who doesn't care about the environment.

The burly man next to him was stubborn and didn't utter a sound, because he had already been scared to death when he saw the knife slicing towards him.

"So, what exactly are they doing?"

Yu Ling thought to herself, "I'm complaining."

[Host, the guy surnamed Sun thinks you're the person written on the token. Apparently, that Yan Fei guy has quite a background. He's just getting revenge for you.]

The system's light sphere applied a mosaic effect to the image in space, which it explained briefly.

oh?

Wasn't that the kind-hearted younger brother who gave him an identity?

With such a good identity, why did he even bother joining that lousy demonic sect? He was still killed by Chi Yue with a single stab.

But now, a problem arises.

First of all, he is not Yan Fei.

Secondly, he really is not Yan Fei.

In the end, he too failed to achieve his goal of flying like a swallow.

How interesting, the whole plan is ruined. He shouldn't have picked up that piece of junk in the first place.

On the other side, Chi Yue arrived late. He rushed back as soon as he received the news. He was furious that Yu Ling dared to deceive him, but he couldn't help but worry about how to deal with this person.

As soon as he reached the courtyard gate, he saw pieces of meat scattered all over the ground, and blood-stained red floor tiles. In the middle were two unidentified creatures that did not resemble human beings, one of which was constantly making sharp screams.

Chi Yue couldn't help but take a few steps back, and after a long while, she finally stepped into the courtyard.

"What happened?" He asked, a hint of barely perceptible anger in his voice. "This... Butler Li? What did he do wrong?"

Wow, that's amazing! You can even recognize that.

Yu Ling mentally gave him a thumbs up, then leaned closer, intending to call out to him to treat her throat. Unexpectedly, she accidentally blurted out her lines:

"Oh, you actually went back!"

Huh? It can talk now?

Chi Yue: ...?

"Speak properly!"

"Oh...actually, I don't know what happened either. After that guy sitting up there let that lump on the ground do my...something..."

Yu Ling pointed at Steward Li and said:

"They suddenly pulled me over today, called me Young Master Yan, and even did some 'sex' with him."

"Pretend? Keep pretending?"

Chi Yue ignored the offensive object and simply pulled out an identity token bearing the name Yan Fei from his robes, shoving it in front of Yu Ling's eyes, his voice hoarse:

"Explain it, okay?"

Yu Ling was startled. He wasn't the real Yan Fei, nor had she ever heard of the name Yan Fei, let alone know who Yan Fei was.

In his panic, his injured left hand began to tremble.

Chi Yue saw through the deception and said with a cold smile:

"You'd better tell the truth, or else..."

Upon hearing this, Yu Ling immediately waved her hands, crying out that she was wronged: "I'm really not Yan Fei, my name is Mo Feiyan!"

"Then what is this?" Chi Yue asked, holding up the token.

"I found it," Yu Ling said matter-of-factly.

Fake! So fake! Lord Sun and Chi Yue exclaimed inwardly: Who would believe that?!

You liar, still so stubborn even now, huh?

Chi Yue remained silent for a long time, then gestured to drag away the two lumps that had stopped breathing while being ignored. He closed his eyes and turned around.

Then, out of the blue, he asked, "Mo Feiyan?"

ah?

Yu Ling didn't react for a moment, and after a few seconds she replied, "It's me."

"...When ordinary people are called by their real names...this is not their reaction." Chi Yue said weakly.

Indeed, but everyone usually calls the former bishop "Master", and no one calls him by his name directly. His body doesn't have that muscle memory!

"...Can we try again?"

Yu Ling felt utterly speechless. Why don't you try testing me using the name Yan Fei?!

"Don't treat people like fools."

Chi Yue clearly didn't believe her. Helpless, she took Yu Ling's swollen left hand, her gaze heavy. If her hand was already like this, the other parts of her body were probably even more badly injured.

"Did Butler Li do this?"

\"......right.\"

Chi Yue hesitated for a moment, then looked at Yu Ling:

"I won't pursue the matter of concealing your identity. However, if you continue to use the name Mo Feiyan in the future, this matter... is due to my poor planning. Don't blame Lord Sun."

Yu Ling nodded: "Of course."

"Let's leave this matter here for now," Chi Yue said to Lord Sun.

"I'll let him stay at your residence for a few days. Please keep an eye on things in the pavilion."

"Don't worry... You'll have to handle him well. That kid's glib and never tells the truth. He's also incredibly outspoken and can drive anyone crazy with his words."

Lord Sun couldn't help but complain a few times.

Yu Ling was being mischievous again. She tugged at the fabric around Chi Yue's waist, and her voice twitched three times:

"Master, look at him!"

Chi Yue turned and left.

Yu Ling followed closely behind, making Lord Sun's forehead veins bulge. You arrogant brat, this beating wasn't for nothing, and it wasn't even light!

The two arrived at the small courtyard prepared for Chi Yue. They went straight to the master bedroom and Chi Yue gestured for Yu Ling to check his wounds, which Yu Ling did.

Clothes and bandages slipped off, revealing a smooth, soft snow-white back covered with grotesque scars—marks left from being whipped.

"You're so badly injured but you still won't reveal your identity. You're really good at holding back. Why were you so weak and cowardly when you were with me?"

As she gently tended to her wounds again, Chi Yue suddenly felt her anger subside. No matter how mischievous or dishonest this young master was, at least he was good to her, both obedient and amusing.

"No way, I've always been very well-behaved. I just like to speak the truth. I was even given a drug to make me mute, and I've been so bored these past two days."

Lying on the bed, Yu Ling played with the loose ends of Chi Yue's hair beside her. He had come in a hurry, rushing over before he had even tied his hair up, and was still wearing the elaborate clothes befitting a pavilion master.

It looks quite similar to the original owner's outfit; are all villains dressed the same?

"You..."

Chi Yue applied the medicine to the wound, covered Yu Ling with a blanket, and then, remembering that she had given Yu Ling the poison to control her subordinates, asked,

"Since your status is special, I won't keep you. I'll give you a chance to retire and go home, as long as..."

"No! I'm not Yan Fei. I already told you that I took that token from a dead person."

What home do I have? I'm not Yan Fei.

Chi Yue: I don't believe it.

Yu Ling was like the boy who cried wolf; after telling so many lies, no one listened to the truth anymore, so he had to soften his tone and say:

“Master, I…I deeply admire you. Your martial arts are superb, your skills are superb, and you are handsome and imposing. I truly want to follow you! Please don’t abandon me…Master…”