Bai Juncheng.
The night was pitch black, and the wind carried a chilling atmosphere, foreshadowing an unsettling night.
A woman with an exceptionally beautiful figure appeared silently on the street, her delicate face revealing a cool and aloof expression.
She gazed at the mansion not far away, her red lips slightly parted.
"kill!"
As the voice faded, dozens of men dressed in black easily slipped into the mansion.
Ruan Xiyan's eyes were indifferent, as if she had become accustomed to such things and they could not arouse any emotional fluctuation in her.
At the summit of Fengchao Mountain, towering into the clouds, stands a courtyard that, from a distance, evokes a sense of quiet mystery and seclusion.
In the courtyard, an elderly man in a white robe sat at a stone table, sipping tea. When he heard the noise coming from the doorway, a smile appeared in his calm eyes.
"Old man, I'm back." Ruan Xiyan walked in from outside the door, sat down in front of the old man, poured herself a cup of tea, and drank it down.
"You brat, how dare you be so disrespectful!" the old man said irritably. "How many times have I told you to call me Master?"
"But this mission wasn't difficult, so why did you personally take charge?" the old man asked, puzzled.
"I've been getting a bit bored up in the mountains lately, so I decided to wipe out a whole clan for fun," Ruan Xiyan said casually, leaning back in her chair.
The old man smiled indulgently, "Yan girl, you've stayed on this mountain with this old man for so many years. Now it's time for you to go down the mountain and explore. You can't stay on this desolate mountain forever."
"We should go and see the wonderful world below the mountain. Only by experiencing the hustle and bustle of the world can one become a true strongman."
"Besides, you've learned almost all of my skills, so you won't be easily bullied when you go out into the world. I can leave with peace of mind."
"Old man, you!" Ruan Xiyan clearly sensed that the old man's power was weakening.
Especially after he finished speaking, his figure disappeared at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"How could this be?!" Ruan Xiyan's pupils contracted slightly, and she continuously poured power into the old man's body, trying to stop his dissipating body.
His originally dark eyes had turned into a pair of eerie bloodshot pupils due to the overexertion of his power.
The old man gently patted her hand, "Yan girl, don't waste your energy, it's useless."
"This was originally just a remnant of my consciousness. I am already very satisfied that it has been able to sustain me for so many years. Fortunately, my mission has been completed, and I have no regrets even if I leave."
“Yan girl, although you have experienced bad things in the past, the world is not as bad as you think.”
Ruan Xiyan looked at the old man with frustration, unable to stop him from dissipating, and felt so powerless for the first time.
“I am a heartless monster. What does it matter to me whether the world is bad or not, old man? If you don’t want me to go astray, then don’t leave me alone.”
Ruan Xiyan stared intently at the old man, attempting to use this threatening method to prevent him from leaving.
Looking at Ruan Xiyan's stubborn expression, the old man sighed and shook his head, saying earnestly, "Yan girl, love is not always a weakness; it can also be an invincible armor."
"Although your physique is different from ordinary people and your heart meridian is incomplete, after spending so much time together, your master knows best that our Yan girl is not a cold-hearted person."
"So there's no need to close yourself off all the time." The old man's gentle tone was full of concern.
He was about to comfort her, but his hand passed right through Ruan Xiyan's shoulder.
"It seems the time has really come, and I should go now. Yan girl, don't be sad. If fate allows, we may meet again in the future."
Watching the figure formed from the remnants of consciousness slowly dissipate as its power was exhausted.
Ruan Xiyan said, word by word, "Master, wait for me. One day, I will stand at the pinnacle of this world and rescue you from this dark and hopeless place."
The old man's eyes reddened slightly. "Hey, Yan girl, remember to take good care of yourself."
The old man's figure completely disappeared from her sight, but his last words echoed in Ruan Xiyan's mind, lingering there for a long time.
She stood there for a long time without moving, then knelt down and kowtowed in the direction where the old man had disappeared.
At the foot of the mountain.
A group of people walked up the mountain, led by a man and a woman who looked similar.
The woman looked around, her disgust barely concealed. "If it weren't for my father's orders, who would want to come to this godforsaken place?"
"So many years have passed, I wonder what that little slut Ruan Xiyan looks like now."
"Alright, stop complaining. Let's find Ruan Xiyan first and have someone bring her back. We still need to get to the Lin Yan Fire Sea," the man said, frowning.
I don't know why my father brought Ruan Xiyan back to the mansion after ignoring her for more than ten years.
"Yes, yes, yes!" the woman quickly replied.
The Sea of Flames is one of the most dangerous places on the continent. The sudden appearance of unusual activity this time is very likely due to the appearance of a treasure.
As the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Yunjin Kingdom, she held a noble status, and only rare treasures were worthy of her.
Her eyes caught sight of Ruan Xiyan coming down from the mountain, and she said arrogantly, "Hey! Come here, I have something to ask you."
Qi Wan looked at Ruan Xiyan's appearance, a flash of jealousy in her eyes.
This country girl, who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, actually overshadowed her beauty.
Ruan Xiyan didn't even glance at them, and walked straight past them.
Seeing this, Qi Wan shouted, "Stop!"
No one has ever dared to ignore her like this before!
As Qi Wan's voice fell, the servants following behind them quickly stepped forward and blocked Ruan Xiyan's path.
Ruan Xiyan slightly raised her eyes, looking at Qi Wan with a cold glint in them. She was already annoyed by her master's departure.
"Get out of the way!"
Qi Wan was momentarily stunned by Ruan Xiyan's icy gaze, but then felt annoyed after she came to her senses.
"Damn it, you scoundrel! What kind of look is that? And how dare you speak to me like that? I'm furious! Seize her! I'm going to teach this wretched girl a lesson!" Qi Wan shouted in a fit of rage.
The servants rushed towards Ruan Xiyan all at once.
Ruan Xiyan remained unmoved, emanating a surge of power that sent the rushing servants flying.
At the same time, a crisp slapping sound rang out from all around.
A noticeable handprint appeared on Qi Wan's face.
She stood there stunned, seemingly not expecting to be hit.
"If you can't control your mouth when you're out and about, I don't mind helping you control it!" Ruan Xiyan said coldly.
Qi Lin, who was standing to the side, had not expected that this stunningly beautiful woman would be so powerful.
She made her move so fast that even he, a person with the strength of the eighth level of the initial stage, couldn't see it clearly.
Qi Lin put on a fake smile. "Young lady, my sister was too impulsive just now."
"I am Qi Lin from the Duke of Qi's mansion. I hope you will give me face and let this matter rest. Otherwise, if we continue to make trouble, it will be very unpleasant."
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