Ling Xue hugged the man in black, "Anzhi..."
"Xue'er, don't give up. Live well. I will always be by your side." The man in black forced a smile, his hand trembling as he stroked Ling Xue's head. "I know you have a knot in your heart, I know you're not the same Xue'er as before, but I don't care, really..."
"You know!" Ling Xue stared at the man in black in shock. "When did you find An Zhi?"
"The moment you woke up," the man in black said, ignoring his own injuries, a bright smile on his face, "even the sect leader didn't know, but having spent every day with you, how could I not see the changes in you..."
"Then..." Ling Xue's eyes were filled with complicated emotions, "Why didn't you tell my father?"
“Because I like you just the way you are!” The man in black smiled again. “Others may say I’m selfish, but I only care about you.”
“You… Anzhi…” Ling Xue was silent for a moment, “You’re too foolish, I… I’m not worth it…”
"No, you deserve it." The man in black smiled. "Although I don't like you liking someone else, seeing you happy makes it all worthwhile."
“But they…they don’t like me at all…” Ling Xue sighed softly, a fact she had to admit.
"They don't appreciate your kindness, don't worry about them..." The man in black had a mysterious confidence in Ling Xue.
"From now on, I may not be able to command the wind and rain like I do now." Ling Xue knew her own strength. She was someone who relied on magical treasures to build her power, and she knew her own limitations.
"It's alright, it's all alright..." The man in black hugged Ling Xue, "No matter how difficult the road ahead may be, I'll be with you!"
"They really are deeply in love," Leng Yue couldn't help but clap her hands, but then suddenly realized she was playing the villain, so she awkwardly stopped.
Qian Chen looked at Leng Yue's carefree laughter and said, "Not bad!" Leng Yue glared at Qian Chen, who then touched his nose.
"What do you want to do?" Ling Xue stood in front of the man in black, "Don't hurt Anzhi."
"Don't worry, although I am a woman, I still adhere to the principles of a gentleman." Leng Yue's expression stiffened. Just because she acted like a villain doesn't mean she was actually a villain, okay?
"You can leave now. The Heavenly Spirit Pearl was originally ours, and it has now been returned to its rightful owner. Don't cause any more trouble; let's pretend this never happened," Leng Yue waved her hand.
Ling Xue glanced at Leng Yue, then at the man in black, and finally helped him up. "Let's go."
The two got up and left together. Leng Yue sighed and said, "Compared to the others, this one is obviously more suitable for you. You should cherish him."
"..." Ling Xue stopped in her tracks, turned around and looked at Leng Yue, her face pale. "I know."
"Also," Leng Yue called out to Ling Xue, who had just turned around, "you will no longer have the protagonist's halo, but the magic treasures you possess will still protect you. From now on, take care of yourself."
This time, Ling Xue didn't stop or turn around. She supported the man in black and continued walking forward, her steps becoming much firmer.
Watching their disappearing figures, Leng Yue smiled and sighed, "This woman isn't so pretentious, she's actually quite nice."
"You're just being soft-hearted," Qianchen retorted mercilessly. "Did you suddenly feel sorry for her?"
Leng Yue smiled. "Yes, the small world absorbed the Heavenly Spirit Pearl, and I also witnessed Ling Xue's life. She was just a pitiful woman. Abandoned by her family, betrayed by her friends, and schemed against by her lover, she died tragically in the end. It is her good fortune to have this opportunity to be reborn."
"With the Heavenly Spirit Pearl taken back, she can only be an ordinary person from now on, no longer the darling of the Heavenly Dao." The more spirit pearls Leng Yue took back, the more she knew.
The Nine-Tailed Fox's destiny changed drastically after it transformed from an ordinary fox demon into a Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox. The same applies to these spiritual orbs; this Celestial Spirit Orb is different from the others. It is more easily accepted by the Heavenly Dao and possesses greater energy. It is precisely because of this that Ling Xue was able to transform from a useless person into a darling of the Heavenly Dao.
But now that the Heavenly Spirit Pearl is gone, Ling Xue will revert to her previous useless state. The difference in her situation is unimaginable. Leng Yue felt that whether Ling Xue could overcome this hurdle was no longer her concern. However, she wouldn't kick her while she was down.
"We should be able to see Zero soon, and we'll soon know everything we've forgotten." Leng Yue was very confident. She could already sense the changes in the world, and they were becoming more and more accepting of her. She could already perceive quite a lot.
“Well, let’s go back. It’s time to say goodbye to Anzhuo.” Qianchen smiled as well. He and Lengyue were of one mind; what she knew, he would basically know as well.
………………………………
Back at the Sword Dao Sect, Android was already waiting for them.
"We're leaving." Leng Yue watched as Android's white beard danced in the wind, its exaggerated movements quite comical.
“I know,” Android smiled, “I saw the celestial phenomena changing.”
When Ling Xue arrived, the Heavenly Lone Star was in its proper position, clearly indicating an anomaly. Later, the celestial phenomena became chaotic. Just now, he suddenly realized that the Heavenly Lone Star had disappeared, and everything had returned to its previous state. He knew then that Ling Xue had been dealt with.
"Ling Xue is dead?" Anzhu smiled faintly.
"No, it's just that we might go into seclusion in the future." Leng Yue smiled as well. If Ling Xue was smart enough to understand her words, she would definitely take the man in black into seclusion.
It's not that Ling Xue can't live without going into seclusion, but rather that her reckless actions over the years have made her too many enemies. At first, it was alright because people didn't know Ling Xue had lost her former luck, but gradually, people will discover the truth. In time, her old enemies will inevitably come looking for her.
Moreover, without the Heavenly Spirit Pearl, she would be just an ordinary person, subject to birth, aging, sickness, and death. Why should she remain entangled in this chaotic world? It would be better to enjoy a peaceful life with the one she loves.
"Ancestor is still as kind-hearted as ever." Anzhuo nodded, then said respectfully, "This humble table respectfully sees Ancestor off. I hope Ancestor will visit often in the future."
“Alright,” Leng Yue nodded with a smile, then looked at Anzhuo, “Teach the Sword Dao Sect members well, make sure they don’t get hurt, and don’t hurt others.”
Android looked up, glanced at Qian Chen, then at Leng Yue, and after a long while said, "Okay."
Their Sword Dao Sect has always kept a low profile and never actively seeks trouble, but they are not afraid if someone insists on causing trouble.
"Take care." Qianchen patted Anzhuo on the shoulder and then left with Lengyue. The two flew on their swords until they were far from any human habitation. Only then did they take out the Anywhere Door, open it, and step inside.
"Where will we go this time?" Leng Yue smiled. "We've been searching for the answer all this time, and now it's finally about to be revealed."
"Yes." Qianchen sighed as well. If they solve this mystery and rescue the person they want to save, will they be able to live happily ever after? How exciting!
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