Lu Yuan fell silent, not because of the fact that his junior uncle had scolded him for stealing, but because the mention of the past made him feel uneasy, and his eyes became melancholy.
“Junior Uncle… I was wrong, but… it’s good to live a carefree life. I come from a poor background and used to do a lot of swindling and cheating back in my hometown. Although I know it’s not good, I always felt it was better than killing someone.”
Hearing this, Nangong Ling'er was taken aback. She reached out and patted his shoulder, sighing, "Alright, don't let your years of cultivation be ruined in an instant. After the incident where the sect was besieged by the Demon Sect disciples, I went to see the traces at the scene. I know it was you who did it. If you don't want to kill, then don't kill. But I'm reminding you, not killing is your choice, not something that makes you afraid to kill because you feel guilty. These are two different things."
"Lu Yuan understands."
"Alright, go ahead. It's best not to be discovered by her, but with your strength, even if you are discovered, escaping shouldn't be a problem." With that, Nangong Ling'er turned and went back to her room.
...
As night fell, Nangong Ling'er waited in the room. She wasn't sure if Nanmen Ruoxuan was the person she had guessed. The things she had said to her face tonight were somewhat risky, but considering that Nanmen Yihen was also one of those controlled by the Illusionary Path, she had no choice but to take the gamble. In fact, Nanmen Yihen's situation was much better than Xiao Yuhan's.
With her abilities, she could also break Nanmen Yihen's illusionary control, it just would take more time. However, she was completely helpless against Xiao Yuhan's methods. Therefore, she believed that if a master of the Ghost Path could help, there would definitely be a turning point. When she was examining Nanmen Yihen's injuries, she used Ghost Path methods to discover some clues.
However, she was not proficient in the Ghost Path, as she did not have many opportunities to study it. But Nanmen Ruoxuan was different. Nangong Ling'er could tell that she was a first-class Ghost Path expert. Having lived in the Xuehan Blade Sect for so long, she could still sense some clues.
Suddenly, Bai Yao walked in with her sword drawn. "Junior Uncle, do you really not need me to guard this place tonight?"
Nangong Ling'er thought for a moment, "Whatever you say, but if anyone wants to come, let her in."
Bai Yao nodded gently. "Master Ku Hai has left."
"Understood. Now that we've finished our business here, it's time for us to head back."
Bai Yao was silent for a moment, then said, "I heard that the people from the Kunlun Immortal Sect are already on their way. They don't have many people left, and they could have escorted Sect Master Qin's body back, but it's said that a letter came from the Kunlun Immortal Sect that Sect Master Qin's son wants to come in person to receive his mother's spirit, but..."
"You mean he suspects the cause of Sect Master Qin's death? Han Qianzhi is a scheming fellow, but Sect Master Qin's death is indeed related to me. After all, as his son, it's natural for me to investigate the matter thoroughly and avoid conflict with the Kunlun Immortal Sect."
"Yao'er understands."
"Alright, you can go now!"
Bai Yao then left the room, but she didn't go far; she went to rest in the next room.
Late at night, a masked woman in black knocked on the door. Nangong Ling'er knew it was Nanmen Ruoxuan and opened the door.
Upon entering the room, Nanmen Ruoxuan asked without hesitation, "Elder Nangong, how can I help you?"
Nangong Ling'er bowed to her. "I have examined Nanmen Yihen's injuries. Like my senior brother, he has an ancient rune restriction on his soul. However, the rune restriction on Nanmen Yihen is much weaker. This restriction is connected to the soul and can be powerfully broken, but that would mean damaging the soul, which could very well result in the soul being scattered. Surely there should be such a method in the Ghost Path to protect the soul?"
"Can you lift the restriction? I've seen Nanmen Yihen's case before. That restriction is connected to the soul. Once it's destroyed, the person will either go mad or die. Do you really have a way?" Nanmen Ruoxuan's voice was very low.
Nangong Ling'er nodded. "Of course I have a way, that's why I came to you, young lady. I have no ill intentions whatsoever. I won't reveal your situation. If you don't believe me, I can make a vow to Heaven right now. After all, it's not just my senior brother who's in imminent danger. I'm sure you'll agree, right?"
Nanmen Ruoxuan stood there, seemingly lost in thought, before asking, "With Elder Nangong's abilities, he should be able to save Nanmen Yihen, right?"
"Of course, that's why I want your help to save my senior brother!"
"Fine! I promise you, but you have to swear that you won't reveal anything about me!" Nanmen Ruoxuan said coldly.
To gain her trust, Nangong Ling'er made a Heavenly Oath, a kind of restrictive technique. Some Taoist traditions also have such techniques, created specifically to keep secrets. However, the one Nangong Ling'er used was a higher-level Heavenly Restriction.
After finishing everything, Nanmen Ruoxuan showed a hint of relief. Nangong Ling'er turned and walked towards Nanmen Yihen, saying as she went, "So, can you start helping now, Miss?"
Suddenly, Nangong Ling'er's expression changed, and she turned around to meet the attack with a palm strike. She saw Nanmen Ruoxuan gripping a long knife tightly and attacking. The two exchanged blows in one move, and Nangong Ling'er was defeated by half a move, retreating continuously and spitting out a mouthful of blood.
Without wasting words, Nanmen Ruoxuan slashed at Xiao Yuhan on the bed. If Nangong Ling'er had fought Nanmen Ruoxuan like this, even if she was no match for her, she would not have been easily defeated. But now that Xiao Yuhan was there, she could not care about anything else. She rushed forward and, in desperation, raised her sword to block, but she could hardly resist Nanmen Ruoxuan's terrifying power.
The blade embedded itself in Nangong Ling'er's shoulder. She glanced back and saw that her senior brother was unharmed before turning to stare at Nanmen Ruoxuan. "I thought you had no reason to attack me. If I die, your own brother won't survive either!"
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