As evening fell, the inn was bustling with activity. Countless cultivators from all over gathered together, drinking and chatting, calling each other brothers amidst the clinking of wine cups, just like real brothers.
Su Nian didn't participate; instead, she locked herself in the guest room.
Listening to the commotion outside, he thought to himself that soon, less than half of these people would remain.
He leaned against the window, quietly admiring the moon alone, when he heard the sound of a window opening beside him. He glanced to the side and his eyes met Xu Xinrou's beautiful gaze.
He waved and forced a bright smile, saying, "Hi~ Senior Sister Xu, good evening."
Xu Xinrou nodded slightly, gazing at the moon tonight without saying a word.
Looking at Xu Xinrou's profile, Su Nian noticed that the beauty seemed troubled, so she asked, "Senior Sister Xu, is something on your mind?"
Xu Xinrou remained silent for a long while before asking, "Junior Brother Su, your engagement with the Third Elder of the Seven Star Sect... was probably just something you said in anger, right?"
Su Nian was taken aback.
He didn't know how to answer.
He saw unease in Xu Xinrou's eyes. Perhaps, for her, the sudden appearance of Si Qiushan would take away her rightful place?
He hesitated for a moment, then said, "So, does Senior Sister Xu hope that what I said was just said in anger, or that I meant it seriously?"
Xu Xinrou lowered her eyebrows, "I don't know...that's why I'm asking you..."
Su Nian paused, then whispered, "Senior Sister Xu..."
"Mmm..." Xu Xinrou responded weakly.
"Would you mind if your junior brother married a few more wives?"
Xu Xinrou was taken aback upon hearing this.
Su Nian coughed and hurriedly said, "The outside world is so dangerous now, full of deceit and treachery. Instead of fighting with those people, why not find a quiet place to build a home and live a carefree and happy life? I plan to leave Quanxiu, but before I leave, I still can't let go of one person. This person is very important to me, so... I want to take her with me."
Xu Xinrou stared at Su Nian in a daze for a long time without saying a word.
Su Nian nervously rubbed her hands together.
He believed that Xu Xinrou could understand who he was referring to.
But he also understood how difficult it would be to get Xu Xinrou, who had grown up in the sect, to leave.
As expected, Xu Xinrou avoided Su Nian's gaze and retreated.
"Junior Brother Su, you've had too much to drink. You should get some rest."
After saying that, he closed the window.
Su Nian scratched her head.
My senior sister is so sensitive; she can't handle this.
Su Nian sighed, leaned against the window, gazed at the moon, and murmured to herself.
"What a bright moon! It's a pity the wine I drank tasted bland."
After saying that, he turned around and went back into the house.
Before she knew it, it was almost dawn. Su Nian was counting down the time, feeling worried for the Grand Elder and the others.
Even if they're having a great time chatting, they should be back soon, right?
The inn was nearing closing time, and the guests in the lobby were gradually returning to their rooms. Su Nian had excellent hearing and could vaguely hear several drunk people snoring loudly.
He lay on his side in bed, feeling uneasy, as if something was about to happen.
He worried that Hong Jiuquan and Li Baiyu might be tricked at the banquet, and if they were captured, his plans would likely fall apart.
Just as Su Nian was thinking this, several strange noises suddenly came from outside the window.
Just as Su Nian was about to get up to check, a sharp sword suddenly landed on his neck.
Su Nian dared not move. The newcomer was silent and moved with ghostly speed, so his strength must be extraordinary.
He glanced down at the sword hanging over his neck and asked, "Impressive skills. Who are you? Did you come here specifically to assassinate me?"
Behind him, a woman's soft snort rang out, "Yes, if you beg for mercy now, I might consider leaving you a whole corpse!"
"Oh, really?" Su Nian slowly extended her hand.
"Don't move! I'll kill you if you move again!" the woman snapped.
"I'll move, what can you do to me?" Su Nian ignored everything and gripped the hilt of the sword.
He slowly pushed the hilt of the sword away. The woman did not resist, but only gave a soft, cold snort.
But then, just when Su Nian thought she was safe, she suddenly pulled out a small dagger and pressed it against Su Nian's waist.
"Shall we play a game?" she said with a dangerous smile.
What game?
"Guess who I am?" the woman sneered.
"Why should I play with you?" Su Nian said fearlessly, waving her hand. "If you really kill me, I'm afraid your master will not forgive you, Miss Si Shulan."
The camera pans to behind Su Nian, where a young woman of about twenty years old snorts coldly from the shadows, without making a sound.
She wore a braided pigtail, a tight-fitting black top underneath, and a loose black coat over it, the two garments completely concealing her stunning figure.
Seeing that the other party did not make things too difficult for him, Su Nian knew that he had guessed correctly. He turned around, looked at Si Shulan who had sneaked into his room late at night, and sighed and shook his head.
"What are you doing in my room in the middle of the night, a young woman? Aren't you afraid of being discovered and gossiped about?"
Si Shulan glared at Su Nian with an unfriendly expression and sneered, "What's it to you?"
Su Nian felt a terrible headache.
Si Shulan is the personal disciple of Si Qiushan, the third elder of the Seven Star Sect, and also her adopted daughter from many years ago. With these dual identities, the relationship between Si Qiushan and Si Shulan is quite extraordinary.
Si Shulan is extremely talented and is two years older than Su Nian. At the age of twenty-two, she is already at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm. With her talent, she has a real chance to become the next elder of the Seven Star Sect.
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