Chang Le turned around, leaning against the railing: "Why are you out now?"
Hua Anning walked over and put her hand on it: "I didn't see you inside, so I knew you came out for some fresh air."
Chang Le smiled and said, "Sister."
"Um?"
Happy wedding.
Hua Anning's cool and aloof features were softened by the warm yellow light: "I received your gift."
Chang Le said, "I have to tell you this in person."
Hua Anning looked down at her wedding dress, then at the lively atmosphere in the banquet hall, and sighed, but not in a bad way: "I'm only just coming to my senses now. This whole day feels like a dream."
Chang Le teased, "So you're nervous too? I thought only that old boy Gu Yujing was flustered."
Hua Anning was amused by her: "He is indeed much more nervous than I am."
After a brief silence, Hua Anning gestured to the waiter and picked up a small cake for Chang Le: "There's one more thing."
Chang Le took it, scraped a layer of cream with a small fork, and put it in her mouth.
Hua Anning said, "The handling of matters related to the new plan has now been basically handed over to Yu Jing and his generation. According to Uncle Gu and Dad, if the new plan can be successfully implemented among the aristocratic families in three years, they are all prepared to retire."
Chang Le paused in his work, his expression remaining unchanged: "Yes, it's about time."
“So, what I really wanted to ask you,” Hua Anning looked at her, “what are your plans for the future?”
Chang Le thought about what she was going to say, then smiled and asked, "Sister, are you asking me about my plans for the various families in the region, or my plans for Father and the others?"
Hua Anning did not deny it: "Although I don't fully understand you, Lele, I know that you are a person who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment. The implementation of the new plan and cooperation with the region is your attitude and your sincerity; but at the same time, you will not forget those grudges."
I guess the implementation of the new plan is to give the region time to recover. Once Uncle Gu and the others have completely retreated behind the scenes, that's when you'll be ready to pursue those old matters.
Chang Le's lips were flat, his eyes indifferent: "So you want to persuade me to go easy on him?"
“There’s no need.” Hua Anning said calmly but firmly. “I don’t think there’s any need to advise you. You know what you’re doing.”
"Uncle Gu, Uncle Wei, and Father and the others made mistakes, but from a historical perspective, they also had considerable achievements. They are your enemies. Killing them would be a quick revenge, but it would also provoke public anger, which would be detrimental to the Ninth District and the Central Plains. But you will not tolerate it, as that would discourage the old people of the Ninth District."
Chang Le continued, "I will give them a glorious and dignified funeral."
A slight smile played on her lips, but her eyes held no mirth: "This is my answer, and no one is allowed to change it."
Hua Anning slowly lowered her eyes and said, "I understand."
Chang Le raised her hand and pushed her inside: "Today is your day, don't stand outside in the cold wind."
Hua Anning took one last look at her before going inside.
When Hua Anning looked for Chang Le and the others after the wedding ended that evening, they had already left.
Chang Le was preparing to enter the secret realm and told the group directly, "I need to focus on my cultivation and strive to break through to the ninth level of the Transcendent Realm as soon as possible. So, from now on, I will frequently enter and exit various secret realms for training at my own pace. If you can keep up with my pace, then follow along; if you can't, don't force yourself. The secret realms are fraught with danger, so prioritize your own safety."
They all agreed.
Two days later, the group arrived at Suspended Sword Lake and entered the [Bronze Tomb Secret Realm] at the bottom of the lake.
Twenty days later, at midnight, the ancient bronze sword hanging upside down in the tower in the lake, whose blade had not been shaken by the storm, suddenly trembled and emitted an ancient ringing sound.
The clanging sound lasted for a full minute, alarming the entire second branch of the Nuwa Base. All the cultivators stationed at Suspended Sword Lake rushed to see what was happening.
The stars and moon were hidden behind the clouds, the lake surface suddenly churned, and then several figures broke out of the water.
Amidst the splashing water, before anyone could see clearly, these people vanished into thin air.
Soon, news of the strange noise from the bronze sword reached Gu Lianghan, and his secretary handed him the complete story that had been investigated.
After reading it, Gu Lianghan didn't seem too surprised. Instead, he said, "As expected."
"That ancient bronze sword is not a real sword. When combined with the original form of the tower in the center of the Hanging Sword Lake, it becomes a complete treasure, a guardian of the Central Plains' destiny. Ordinary wind and rain cannot move it even slightly; only changes in the Central Plains' destiny will cause it to vibrate."
Do you know when the last time a bronze sword rang out?
The secretary nodded: "It was more than three hundred years ago, when Jiu Fanggui entered."
Gu Lianghan said, "Only those who enter the secret realm beneath the tower and whose own power can shake the fortune of the Central Plains will cause the ancient bronze sword to resonate."
The secretary couldn't help but look worried: "I wonder what kind of turmoil this Miss Chang Le will cause this time."
Four months have passed in the blink of an eye.
The story of someone clearing eight dungeons in over a hundred days has sparked heated discussion.
With an average of fifteen days to enter and exit a secret realm, he's definitely a cultivation fanatic.
Then, eyewitnesses revealed that the person who was running the secret realm dungeon was none other than the famous Chang Le from the Ninth District.
Some were amazed, while others laughed at her for doing it on purpose and trying to attract attention.
Chang Le ignored it, only returning to the Dragon Sect at the end of the year, leaving Wang Yao and the others behind.
Wang Yao and Fu Heqing couldn't keep up with her cultivation pace, so they chose to stay at the Dragon Sect and pursue other cultivation methods; Bai Xie and the other two had other plans.
The fast-paced cultivation in the secret realm was highly beneficial to Chang Le's various abilities, but not so favorable for Bai Xie and the other two, who needed to consolidate their cultivation and refine their skills. They and Chang Le realized this, so they discussed making changes.
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