"I did indeed wander to this Jinrong City before, but that was the beginning of my nightmare. I was targeted by a spoiled young master from the Qin family in the city."
"He wanted to take me as a concubine in his mansion, but I refused. He ordered his men to arrest me. During the fight, my body was afflicted by all poisons, and the toxins went out of control. That纨绔子弟 (a spoiled young man) died from the poison."
“His family will certainly not let this go, and they want me to pay for that spoiled brat’s life.”
“I was all alone and couldn’t fight against their entire family. They captured me, and I thought I was doomed.”
"However, the head of the Qin family discovered my body of ten thousand poisons, but instead of killing me immediately, he imprisoned me in a dark and sunless dungeon."
“I provided him with blood for research. I don’t know what he wanted to do. All I know is that I’ve been living like this day after day, with no end in sight and no hope in sight.”
"I was imprisoned by the Qin family for a year. Later, I finally found an opportunity and escaped when my Ten Thousand Poisons Body erupted."
"It just so happened that the Ice Feather Palace was recruiting disciples, and in order to avoid being captured by the Qin family again, I became a disciple of the Ice Feather Palace."
"I will improve my strength in the Ice Feather Palace and slowly accumulate power until one day I am strong enough to no longer fear the Qin family and no longer need to hide."
"If you're so afraid, why did you accept this mission about the Holy Martial Dynasty in the first place?" Ruan Xiyan asked.
"I just don't want to delay everyone's missions because of me," Luo Wanyin said understandingly, her eyes slightly lowered.
"Later, I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence that the mission location happened to be near Jinrong City."
Although Luo Wanyin didn't want them to worry, the fear from the bottom of her heart was not easy to suppress.
As she said this, Luo Wanyin's hands were ice-cold.
Suddenly, a warm hand covered her stiff hand. Ruan Xiyan patted the back of her hand and whispered.
“Wanwan, you’re not alone this time. You still have us, so don’t be afraid.”
"Didn't you say that we are friends and partners? Since we are friends, we should face things together when they happen?"
"If the Qin family you mentioned dares to come after you, then we'll turn them upside down and make a complete mess of things."
Hearing Ruan Xiyan's comforting words, Luo Wanyin's eyes reddened, and she hugged her tightly, her voice choked with emotion, "Okay."
Xi Yan always says she's cold, but little do people know that she's actually a very warm person and is loyal and devoted to her friends.
After resting at the inn for one night, they planned to wander around the city the next day to see if they could find any clues.
Before setting off, Ruan Xiyan looked at Luo Wanyin and said, "Wanwan, if you are not feeling well, you can rest at the inn. We will go."
Yu Qiqi was puzzled. "Wanwan, are you feeling unwell?"
Luo Wanyin knew that Ruan Xiyan was being considerate of her, worried that she might be reminded of her sad memories while wandering around the city.
She smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm much better now. Since we're doing this mission together, how can I run away by myself?"
Upon hearing Luo Wanyin's words, the five of them split up and took action.
Ruan Xiyan took a few steps and looked back. "How long are you going to keep secretly following me?"
Jun Yu strode forward and said with a smile, "I wasn't secretly following her; I was openly and honestly following Ayan."
"We're going to search for clues separately, right? This way it'll be faster. Once we find something unusual, we can send out a signal flare to let everyone know."
"I don't care about any missions or anything. I only took this mission to make up the number of people for Ayan. I just want to follow Ayan."
Hearing Jun Yu's self-righteous words, Ruan Xiyan was at a loss for words.
This guy does things as he pleases, and neither the Ice Feather Palace nor any mission can restrain him.
"Suit yourself, follow me if you want," Ruan Xiyan said, and continued walking forward.
Junyu walked beside her, the two of them close together, their hands hanging down swaying as they walked, occasionally touching, seemingly close yet distant.
He stealthily stretched out his paw, mustering his courage to try and hold hands.
The moment she took his hand, Ruan Xiyan slapped it away, coldly saying, "Don't touch me."
"Ayan, you've changed. You used to like holding my hand too. Why can you take my hand first, but I can't take yours?" Junyu said, looking aggrieved.
Ruan Xiyan coughed lightly, sounding unnatural.
At first, she knew that their hands were clasped together, and she could feel the beating of their hearts.
The feeling of your heart pounding can be really addictive.
However, when she realized that she was overly dependent on Junyu for this, her rationality returned.
She could no longer indulge herself, nor could she allow herself to become addicted to it. This unknown emotion, beyond her control, terrified her, so she chose to escape.
“I don’t like it anymore,” Ruan Xiyan said.
"Ayan, do you know that the tone you're using right now sounds just like a scumbag woman?" Junyu accused.
Ruan Xiyan ignored him and focused on observing her surroundings.
She walked slowly down the street, which was bustling with shops selling all kinds of goods.
Most of the disciples of Ice Feather Palace disappeared near Golden Rong City.
She simply did not believe that the disappearance had nothing to do with Jin Rongcheng.
But looking at the prosperous scene in the city, there was indeed nothing unusual.
“Ayan.”
The sudden shout from behind Jun Yu brought Ruan Xiyan back to her senses, and she turned her head to look.
Before anyone knew it, Junyu had a string of candied hawthorns in his hand.
Where did you come from?
“Ayan was thinking very hard just now. I saw some for sale by the roadside, so I bought a skewer. Ayan, have a taste.”
Ruan Xiyan didn't take it. "This stuff is for little girls. I don't like it."
“In my heart, Ayan is still a little girl. This stuff is sweet and sour, and it’s delicious.” Jun Yu looked at Ruan Xiyan with a smile.
He held the candied hawthorn to her lips, saying, "Ayan, I bought it all, so please do me the honor of trying one."
Looking at the candied hawthorn that was already brought to his mouth, and the expectant look on Junyu's face.
Helpless, Ruan Xiyan had no choice but to open her mouth and bite off a piece.
How does it taste?
"It's alright," Ruan Xiyan replied, not as unacceptable as she had imagined.
"Then this whole skewer is for Ayan." Junyu stuffed the candied hawthorn into Ruan Xiyan's hand.
"Ayan, look, there are masks for sale up ahead. Let's go take a look."
Before Ruan Xiyan could say anything, Jun Yu had already grabbed her wrist and started walking forward.
Jun Yu stopped in front of the vendor, picked up a purple butterfly mask, and held it up to Ruan Xiyan's face. "Beautiful."
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