“In the beginning, it was your mother who sealed the poison in my body.
Later, with the help of my master, I was able to control the poison myself, but I could only control it to spread more slowly. Otherwise, at a normal speed, I would have died long ago."
Bei Mingxuan gathered his cloak and said, "After so many years of searching, one thing is certain: the person who poisoned my mother was definitely not from the palace, but from outside."
"Outside the palace?" The first person Chang'an thought of was Meng Sichan.
"Before, you said you had seen a painting that looked like the birthmark on my hand? Do you remember it now?"
"No." Chang'an did not admit it. She didn't know what relationship Meng Sichan had with this matter. Most importantly, what was her relationship with her mother? Was she connected to Fushengmen?
Before figuring out all of this, Chang'an didn't want Bei Mingxuan to notice Meng Sichan.
"Actually, you could search for this poison through Fu Sheng Men. Perhaps you could get some information about it," Chang An asked tentatively. "But, I can't explain why I always feel a certain...disgust towards the existence of Fu Sheng Men."
"Indeed, if possible, I will personally wipe out the Fusheng Sect.
"This assassination organization must either be used by me or be completely destroyed," Bei Mingxuan said. "The existence of Fushengmen has long infuriated emperors, ministers, and princes of various countries."
Chang An closed her eyes and leaned against the car wall. She was afraid that any emotion would show in her eyes and make Bei Mingxuan suspicious. "That's because those people have played with the scepter and done too many shameful things. I'm just afraid."
"So, no one wants the Fusheng Sect to exist. Everyone has a few enemies, especially those in high positions." Bei Mingxuan pushed the charcoal fire towards Chang'an and continued, "As for getting news from the Fusheng Sect, it's completely unnecessary.
My master, Wu Chenzi, has countless disciples, so it shouldn't be too difficult to get some information."
"I guess there's not much useful information." Chang'an was basically certain.
"The Ice Buddha Lotus is golden in color and completely encased in ice. It can only grow in extremely cold places. There's also a legend that those who are poisoned can only recover by finding a phoenix that has risen from the ashes, using its heart blood to melt the ice in the Ice Lotus, and then drinking the blood."
"Oh, if this rumor is true." Chang'an smacked his lips, "Then you're dead. There's no such thing as a phoenix in this world, let alone a phoenix rising from the ashes.
But where is this poison extracted from? Didn’t you say that the lotus is covered in a layer of ice?
"It's his roots."
"Master, we're here." Fu Lin outside reminded.
"Okay, get out of the car." Bei Mingxuan instructed, "Later, in front of the people inside, don't call me by my name. Just say Master Jiu."
After getting off the car, Changan saw Fu Lin and Fu Cheng each carrying two bundles, and there was a carriage behind them. "What are these?"
"Today is the Winter Solstice," Fu Lin replied. "The carriage is loaded with dumplings and glutinous rice balls. Are there any small items in this bundle?"
"Dumplings? Rice balls? Little things?" Chang'an looked at Bei Mingxuan. "What are you making?"
Bei Mingxuan walked in front and knocked on the door, "Come in and you'll know."
Chang'an looked around. This was a barren mountain, and the gate in front of him showed that it was a dilapidated temple.
The courtyard door opened, revealing a woman slightly older than Chang'an. Seeing Bei Mingxuan, she beamed with joy, "Master Jiu, the children heard you were coming this morning and have been looking forward to it."
Child? Chang'an looked at the woman who spoke in surprise.
"Okay." Bei Mingxuan smiled, turned around to look at Chang'an, and gestured to her, "Come here."
The woman looked at Chang'an, her sparkling eyes filled with surprise. "This is the first time I see Master Jiu bringing me here."
As he said this, he stepped aside and invited Bei Mingxuan and Chang'an into the yard.
Changan never imagined that what he saw outside was so different from what he saw when he walked into the courtyard. "It was really unexpected. From the outside, it looked like a dilapidated temple, but when he walked in, he realized that it was a different world.
It looks no worse or smaller than your mansion."
"Children, come quickly." Fu Lin shouted, "Master Jiu is here to see you."
As soon as the voice fell, a large group of children swarmed over and ran towards Bei Mingxuan, "Nine Master is here, Nine Master is here! Nine Master is here to see us."
Chang'an looked at Bei Mingxuan in amazement as he was surrounded by a group of children.
She herself didn't realize how she was pushed so far away by these children.
Fu Lin walked over to Chang'an and said, "Miss Chang'an, you didn't expect that."
"What's going on? Where do these children come from?" Chang'an had some guesses in his mind but didn't dare to say it out loud.
"These children are orphans, without parents or relatives." Fu Lin explained, "They were ravaged by war, and the master encountered them while traveling the world."
"When traveling around the martial arts world? Then wouldn't these children be from all four countries?"
"Yes. Many children's homes are basically located at the junction of several borders." Fu Lin said a few simple words and led the children to get the toys.
Bei Mingxuan walked to Chang'an's side and said, "Come with me to the house. It's too cold."
Chang An only then realized that Bei Mingxuan's brows seemed to be hit by frost, with a very thin layer of ice chips, "You..."
"It's okay, someone will deliver the things soon, it just takes some time." Bei Mingxuan said as he walked towards a room in the backyard.
In the room, Chang An put his cloak on Bei Mingxuan and said, "Knowing your situation, why didn't you take some with you when you came out?"
Bei Mingxuan smiled deliberately and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely not let you become a widow."
"...It seems you are really okay." Chang An said and stood up, "Warm yourself up slowly. I'll check on the children."
"Don't!" Bei Mingxuan grabbed Chang'an, "I need you."
"Just kidding." Chang'an laughed, "Haha, you can't leave me, right?"
"Yes, I can't live without you, so you must stay by my side." Bei Mingxuan seemed to be joking but was also a little serious.
Changan didn't think it was a joke, "There look to be nearly a hundred children here."
"One hundred and nine people," Bei Mingxuan said. "Some are new here, and some have been here for years. The woman who opened the door when we first came in was called Xiaoxiao. She was rescued by Princess Ya."
"My mother?" Chang'an was surprised. "Looking at her, she should be about my age."
“He was the same age as me. After he was rescued, he was fostered in a childless family.
Later, when I needed someone, I found her, and now she is a teacher here."
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