Young Master Wushuang quickly arrived at the room, but his expression was extremely solemn and serious. Upon seeing the blood shadow, Young Master Wushuang immediately said, "Father said that he only saw the owner of the jade pendant! Master Xuemen, I'm truly sorry, please forgive me."
Hearing this, a smile appeared on Xueying's face and he responded, "It's okay! But please, Master Wushuang, convey my words to your father. Tonight, I will bring the owner of the jade pendant to meet him." After Xueying finished speaking, he left with Dark Moon Fairy.
Young Master Wushuang looked at their departing backs, thinking about something.
At night, when the moon hung high in the sky, its light streamed down like water, illuminating the earth. Dark Moon Fairy, accompanied by a mysterious man, quietly approached Master Wushuang. The man was clad in a black cloak, wrapping himself so tightly that his face was invisible.
A hint of doubt flashed across Young Master Wushuang's eyes. He stared at the two people in front of him and asked, "Where is the Blood Sect Master? Why didn't he come in person?"
Dark Moon Fairy smiled gently and replied in a low and tactful voice, "There is an important matter to deal with in the Blood Shadow Sect and he cannot get away, so he asked me to bring the owner of the jade pendant to see Mr. Ji!" As she spoke, she slightly turned sideways and motioned the man next to her to come forward.
Master Wushuang's gaze fell on the man, who slowly raised his head, revealing a face shrouded in shadow. Although his entire appearance was unclear, his outline and aura indicated that he was no ordinary person.
Young Master Wushuang wondered inwardly, could this man be the legendary owner of the jade pendant? He couldn't help but develop a strong interest in the identity of this mysterious man.
Afterward, Master Wushuang led them into Ji Daoyuan's room. A faint fragrance filled the air, and flickering candlelight illuminated the entire space. Ji Daoyuan sat before the couch, a serious expression on his face, as if waiting for something important to happen.
When Master Wushuang led Dark Moon Fairy and the man into the room, Ji Daoyuan's eyes immediately fell on the man. His eyes were full of anticipation and curiosity, as if he wanted to see through the mysterious veil and see the other person's true face.
Ji Daoyuan sat quietly in his chair, his expression filled with majesty and solemnity, like an unshakable mountain. His gaze first landed steadily on Dark Moon Fairy, then slowly shifted, finally resting on the cloaked man.
"You're finally here." Ji Daoyuan spoke slowly, his voice low and magnetic, like the deep sound of a guqin, echoing in the air. These five short words carried a heavy sense of anticipation and long-suppressed emotions.
The man raised a hand and gently lowered the cloak from his head, revealing his breathtakingly beautiful face. His face, with its sharp contours and delicate features, resembled a perfect painting. His deep eyes, in particular, shone with a mysterious light, like the bright stars in the night sky.
Ji Daoyuan's eyes widened as he stared at the familiar yet unfamiliar face before him, his excitement almost uncontrollable. His lips trembled as he muttered to himself, "Young Master! Looks like you! So much like you! You're practically a copy of your mother's face!"
Xiao Jinghan smiled slightly, his smile was like a spring breeze, warm and kind. He whispered, "Uncle Yuan! I finally found you! How have you been all these years?"
Ji Daoyuan's heart ached when he heard this, and tears nearly welled up in his eyes. He lowered his head, his face filled with shame as he said, "Young Master, I am powerless and alone, and I dare not go against the imperial power! I have been hiding all these years, hiding my identity and name, just so that one day I could personally hand over the evidence of Xiao Jingyi's murder of the prince to you, young master!"
Xiao Jinghan's face was filled with sorrow. "Uncle Yuan, you did a great job! If you had revealed Xiao Jingyi's true identity back then, he would have killed you long ago, and I would have lost an important helper."
Ji Daoyuan burst into tears, his voice choking with sobs: "Young Master... This is what I should do. Brother Xu, who followed the prince to fight the enemy, has also passed away with the prince. I should have gone with the prince to fight the enemy, so that the prince might not have been killed by that beast Xiao Jingyi!"
Xiao Jinghan was silent for a moment, then patted Ji Daoyuan on the shoulder: "Uncle Yuan, you have worked hard over the years. Don't worry, I will definitely avenge my father."
Ji Daoyuan walked to a wall and gently pushed it, revealing a secret door. He turned around and said respectfully to Xiao Jinghan, "Young Master, since this Dark Moon Pavilion Master is willing to protect you personally, he must be someone you trust. Now, I will take you to see the evidence I collected!" He then walked in first.
Xiao Jinghan and Dark Moon Fairy exchanged a glance before following into the darkroom. The room was brightly lit, illuminating everything. Inside, a large table sat an exquisite sand table, which vividly depicted the brutal battle scene of that year.
Ji Daoyuan stood at the table, pointing to a narrow valley on the sand table. He said in a heavy voice, "This is where the prince sacrificed his life. When our army entered the valley, they were ambushed by the enemy. I suspect that it was because someone leaked our military deployment to Yuewu Kingdom that they were able to set up an ambush here in advance!"
Xiao Jinghan stared at the valley with icy eyes, a flicker of anger crossing his face. He clenched his fists and growled, "How dare you, my country, plot against my father like this! After I take care of Xiao Jingyi, I'll definitely settle this score with you!"
Dark Moon Fairy looked at the sand table before her, a surge of respect welling in her heart. She knew this man shouldered too many responsibilities and missions, yet he persevered with determination. She secretly resolved to stay by his side and support him to the end, no matter what difficulties they faced.
Ji Daoyuan's voice trembled a little: "Young Master, I have been operating here for many years and have secretly won over a large number of people from the underworld. And my son Wushuang has also been secretly stockpiling troops and food. All of this is done so that he can help you one day!"
Xiao Jinghan nodded slightly to show his approval, and then said in a deep voice: "Okay, then you continue to maintain the status quo and wait for the time to come. I will come to you again."
After saying that, Ji Daoyuan turned around and walked to the secret compartment on the side and carefully took out something.
After he walked back to his original place, Xiao Jinghan looked carefully and saw that Ji Daoyuan was holding a rusty spear head in his hand.
Ji Daoyuan gripped the spear head tightly, a look of resentment on his face. He gritted his teeth and said, "Back then, when the prince passed away, Xiao Jingyi carried him back covered in blood. I've always had doubts in my heart, but I didn't dare to express them easily. So, that night, while everyone was asleep, I quietly sneaked into the prince's mourning hall and opened the coffin. It was then that I noticed the wound on the prince's back was unusual and strange, so I reached in and pulled out this spear head."
Xiao Jinghan frowned and asked doubtfully, "Could it be that this spear head belongs to Xiao Jingyi?"
Ji Daoyuan's face was filled with hatred: "This spear is a birthday gift from the prince to Xiao Jingyi!"
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