Startled by this sudden "sibling attack," Liu Yunrou packed her bags overnight and used the excuse of "seclusion" to escape back to the back mountain of the Liu family.
But before the snow on the back mountain had settled, two communication talismans arrived almost simultaneously—
The first one, the boy's voice was clear and bright, with a smile:
"Sister Yunrou, why are you running away? —Are you afraid I'll beat you?"
Startled by this sudden "sibling attack," Liu Yunrou packed her bags overnight and used the excuse of "seclusion" to escape back to the back mountain of the Liu family.
But before the snow on the back mountain had settled, two communication talismans arrived almost simultaneously—
The first one, the boy's voice was clear and bright, with a smile:
"Sister Yunrou, why are you running away? Are you afraid I'll beat you, or afraid you'll beat me?"
The second one, spoken in a low, soft voice, was so hot it made her fingertips tremble:
"Arou, the roads are slippery on snowy nights. If you want to go into seclusion, I'll accompany you."
Liu Yunrou stared at the two jade talismans on her left and right, feeling her head buzzing—
"One calls me 'sister,' and the other calls me 'Arou'... If I keep listening, my heart will shatter!"
She took a deep breath, raised her hand, and set up three layers of restrictions outside the cave. She then wrote a notice and posted it on the mountain gate overnight:
[Liu Yunrou is currently undergoing a tribulation; please refrain from disturbing her.]
[Especially those with the surname Mu.]
The ink had barely dried when the sword light arrived from the foot of the mountain.
Mu Siyu arrived through the snow, his black robes fluttering in the wind, a white cat named "Snow Slave" perched on his shoulder. He casually tore down the notice, his voice relaxed yet earnest:
"Tribulation? Perfect, my newly mastered sword technique is missing a test subject."
Almost simultaneously, the cloud boat on the other side landed—
Mu Yunmiao arrived carrying a lantern, the moonlight reflecting on the hem of her plain white dress. She looked up at the cave dwelling, her voice as soft as a sigh:
“Arou, I will protect you through your tribulation… even if it’s just by standing outside your thundercloud.”
Liu Yunrou rubbed her forehead, feeling as if even the Heavenly Dao was watching the show—
She just wanted some peace and quiet.
Unexpectedly,
One younger brother, one older sister
They actually came to our door.
Let her romantic entanglements...
The first time Gu Lingchen stood in front of Mu Siyu with his sword was at the entrance to the snow path behind the Liu family's mountain.
The young man was dressed in a moon-white outfit, his sword "Frost Ashes" at his waist still sheathed, yet its sword intent already caused the surrounding pear blossoms to flutter. His eyes were cold and sharp, as if the melted snow had been frozen back into ice.
"Mu Siyu," his voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable warning, "take another step forward, and don't blame me for drawing my sword."
Mu Siyu paused, his black robes fluttering in the mountain wind, while the white cat "Xue Nu" on his shoulder squinted and its fur stood on end. He raised an eyebrow, his tone still carrying a hint of a smile: "Achen, I'm looking for your cousin, why are you stopping me?"
Gu Lingchen flicked his wrist, the sword blade extending an inch beyond, its cold light reflecting on the young man's handsome face: "It was she who told me to guard this place."
"She said it herself—"
"If anyone surnamed Mu comes through the snow, first ask my cousin's sword if it will grant their request."
Mu Siyu's smile faded slightly, but a hint of old affection surfaced in his eyes: "We've been raiding bird nests and exploring secret realms together since we were kids. Now, for a 'cousin,' you're really going to fight me?"
Gu Lingchen pursed her lips, her expression softening for a moment before turning even colder: "It is precisely because we grew up together that I know how ruthless your sword can be."
I know how wild your heart is.
He looked up, his voice lowering slightly, carrying a rare seriousness for a young man:
"Mu Siyu, Cousin Yunrou is not your usual opponent in sword duels, nor is she a bet you made on a whim."
"She's my sister, and she's also me—"
He stopped abruptly, his ears turning slightly red, but he stubbornly continued:
"The most important person to me."
"If you dare to make her shed tears, I will make you pay with the entire city of Huashizong."
The mountain wind howled, but it couldn't dispel the chill emanating from the tip of the young man's sword.
Mu Siyu remained silent for a moment, then suddenly chuckled, raised his palm, and a sword intent materialized—
It's not an attack, it's a retreat.
He took three steps back, creating distance between himself and Gu Lingchen, his voice low and steady:
"Ah Chen, I never gamble with her."
"She is the only person in my life I want to win against, and the only person I don't want to lose to."
"I am stepping down today to honor our childhood friendship."
"I'll come again another day—"
"What I won was her heart."
After saying that, he turned around, his black robes disappearing into the snow, his back straight as a sword.
Gu Lingchen sheathed his sword, his knuckles turning white from the effort.
He knew that Mu Siyu meant what he said, and he also knew that he could stop him for a while, but not forever.
But as long as his cousin didn't agree, his sword would not yield.
The snow fell silently; the boy lowered his eyes, concealing all his emotions.
"Mu Siyu, if you dare to betray her—"
"I, Gu Lingchen, will be the first to not forgive you."
It was forcibly turned into a heavenly calamity.
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