“So, where are we going to now?”

　　After he regained his senses from his deep thought, Xiao Zixie pursed his lips. Every time he thought of Lu Chen’s shameless words, a fiery rage would burn from within his heart. A cold, eerie light flashed across his purple eyes, carrying a thick murderous intent.

　　Gu Ruoyun raised her brows before slowly rising to her feet and walked out the door. Her lips were curled into a small smile and an undetectable glint flashed in her clear, cold gaze.

　　She did not reply Xiao Zixie’s question as she exited the tearoom and headed towards the familiar streets…

　　…

　　“Grand Lord, Ling Feng has returned!”

　　At this moment in the Red Lotus Territory, the man in red raised an eyebrow upon hearing his subordinate’s report. His fingers remained on his teacup and he replied indifferently, “Let him in.”

　　“Yes, Grand Lord.”

　　The man withdrew as he spoke. Soon, a man in black robes entered the room. He joined his fists and bowed as he greeted the man in red with reverence, “Reporting to the Grand Lord, this subordinate has received some news from the First City.”

　　“Speak!”

　　The man in red sipped his tea and his tone was as grim as ever.

　　“This subordinate has personally heard from an elder in the First City that the Young Lady has journeyed from the West Spirit Mainland and has arrived on the East Peak Mainland!”

　　The man in red tightened his grip on his teacup and his breathing quickened automatically.

　　“Is this true?”

　　In the entire Red Lotus Territory, only a select few know of Grand Lord Hong Lian’s true identity.

　　That year, someone had set him up and he had nearly lost his life. Fortunately, he had a few loyal subordinates by his side. There weren’t very many of them, only around ten had remained with him. However, these ten people have then followed him from the West Spirit Mainland to the East Peak Mainland and have stayed by his side through countless dangers and torment.

　　Ling Feng was one of them. He had expended a tremendous amount of effort in order to receive the assignment to go undercover in the First City!

　　“This subordinate had heard the news with his own ears. This can’t be false.”

　　The man in red’s heart trembled. He tightened his grip on his teacup, took a deep breath and laughed bitterly, “All these years, I’ve offended quite a number of people to avoid the discovery of my identity from the West Spirit Mainland and also to protect my son and daughter from my hometown. I had concealed my identity so that aside from those b*stards in the First City, no one else would know my origins. Ling Feng, I had asked you to go undercover in the First City because I suspect that Yu’er might have fallen into their hands. I had thought of finding Yu’er’s whereabouts but I never thought that you would have discovered news of my daughter.”

　　“It has been so many years, so many years since I’ve laid eyes on her. I didn’t even get to name her.”

　　The man in red gently closed his eyes as his heart throbbed with agony.

　　“I wonder if she hates me. By the way, Ling Feng, what did the Gu family name my daughter? I had thought of countless names for her that year but before I could make a decision, that incident had happened. However, since she has arrived on the East Peak Mainland, I must find her no matter what!”

　　Hearing this, Ling Feng’s mind harkened back to the name mentioned during his discussion with the elder in the First City. He said, “Gu Ruoyun!”

　　Shatter!

　　The teacup in the man in red’s hand slowly slipped from his fingers. It fell to the ground and smashed into pieces. A flash of red robes then swiftly appeared in front of Ling Feng. The man in red grabbed him by the lapels and spoke with a completely different look on his face, “What did you just say? My own trueborn daughter, what’s her name?”

　　“Grand Lord, I heard the elders discussing this with my own ears. The Young Lady’s name is Gu Ruoyun.”

　　Ling Feng, unaware of what was going on, trembled in fright. Still, he gave the man in red an honest reply.

　　The man in red loosened his grip and staggered back. Suddenly, he burst into laughter but no one could tell if he was crying or actually laughing!

　　“Gu Ruoyun, it’s her. It’s actually her… How had I not realized this? She looked so much like Yu’er and her surname is also Gu. How did I not realize that she was actually my trueborn daughter?”

　　It’s no wonder!

　　It makes sense now why I had ended up making that strange girl my adopted daughter! It makes sense why I kept feeling that sense of familiarity with that girl!

　　As it turns out, it was all pre-destined in an unseen world! Due to our blood bond, I had wanted to get close to her.

　　The funniest thing was, I never considered that the girl would turn out to be the daughter that I’ve bitterly yearned for!

　　After all, my daughter was supposed to be on the West Spirit Mainland so how could she appear in a place like this? Simply because of this, I had not looked too much into it! If it had been not for the fact that both mainlands were far away from each other, perhaps I would have guessed Gu Ruoyun’s true identity.

　　“Guards!”

　　The man in red raised his gaze and ordered sharply, “Find the Eldest Lady’s whereabouts immediately. Do not return until you have news of her.”

　　Yun’er, I had let you slip away once so now, it’s time for me to use all of my power. I will find you again!

　　…

　　At the Xia family home.

　　In the study, Xia Chuxue was in the middle of a discussion with Xia Ming. The sound of loud wailing suddenly interrupted them as a tiny body, resembling a glutinous rice dumpling, staggered into the study and immediately threw itself into Xia Ming’s arms.

　　Lu Chen followed closely behind. His face looked extremely gloomy and it was clear to see that he had met with something absolutely upsetting.

　　“Ling’er, what happened?”

　　Xia Ming’s heart throbbed agonizingly at the sight of the burning red palm print on Xia Chuling’s face. A murderous glint flashed in his eyes as he asked, “Who hurt you?”

　　Xia Chuling began to sob even harder when she heard this as if she had suffered a great, divine grievance.

　　Xia Ming’s face turned cold. He lifted his head towards Lu Chen and asked, “Lu Chen, can you tell me the meaning of this?”

　　“Uncle Xia,” Lu Chen laughed bitterly, “Ling’er took a liking to a little boy a while ago and I tried to kindly persuade the little boy to play with Ling’er for a few days. I even offered to pay him for his time but to no avail. That little boy has a rude older sister. She said that even if we exchanged the lives of every member of the Xia family, it would not be enough for one second of her younger brother’s rime. She then commanded her brother to hit Ling’er.”

　　Bang!

　　Xia Ming’s fist landed on the study table as a vein throbbed on the corner of his forehead. His entire face was enraged, “A great little girl who does not know the immensity of Heaven and Earth. She dares to say that the lives of the Xia family members cannot be compared to one second of her younger brother’s time? She truly has no decency! However, Lu Chen, you have allowed another to bully Ling’er! Is this how you protect her?”

　　Lu Chen’s expression changed twice before he answered, “There were too many people around and I didn’t want the Xia family to end up as a topic for gossip.”

　　Regardless of how willful Xia Chuling was, she was still considered young and ignorant. However, it would be unacceptable for him to do anything to that woman in public even if he had wished to do so. He could only take action in the dark! Otherwise, the Xia family name would be dragged through the mud!

　　“Hmph!” Xia Ming scoffed coldly. His eyes darted back and forth before he asked, “Do you know who this woman is? She knows that the Xia family has Supreme Jin’s support yet she dares to act with such arrogance. I don’t know if she’s really that stupid or if another person is backing her. I’m going to send someone to investigate that woman’s origins. If she doesn’t have much power, we can just kill her off! As for that little boy, if Ling’er likes him, give him to her.”

　　Xia Ming’s gaze softened as he turned towards the little girl who was wailing pitifully in his arms.

　　“Anyone whom my precious baby daughter has taken a fancy to is very fortunate. Whoever Ling’er likes, no matter who it is, Daddy will snatch him back for you. Alright?”

　　Xia Chuling stopped crying and blinked at Xia Ming.

　　At this moment, she remembered Xiao Zixie’s beautiful and adorable little face. She nodded, “Alright Daddy, snatch him back for me. But, will he like me?”

　　“Don’t worry,” Xia Ming smiled, “My Ling’er is loved by all. Anyone who sees Ling’er will like Ling’er instantly unless they’re blind! So I believe that little boy must like Ling’er too. The only thing is, Ling’er is already so cute at such a small age. You’ll definitely grow into a national beauty who brings the downfall of cities so his sister must have been jealous of Ling’er’s looks. That’s why she had refused to let him come home with Ling’er. As long as that woman is gone, he will follow Ling’er for sure.”

　　Xia Chuling finally smiled happily.

　　Daddy is right! Ever since I was born, anyone who sees me will like me instantly. That boy will be no different! However, that woman is really vicious. Just because I’m cute, she’s jealous of me and she won’t let that little boy play with me. 

　　Why are there such women like her in the world? She’s so evil, she’ll definitely have a horrible death!

　　A vicious light flashed in young Xia Chuling’s eyes as she secretly cursed Gu Ruoyun in her heart.

　　If Gu Ruoyun were here to witness this scene, she would certainly sigh and lament. Indeed, this was a classic situation of how a parents’ character can influence their daughter’s upbringing! With Xia Chuling following these people around, even though she was still very young, she already has a malicious heart.

　　“Master.”

　　Just then, a guard rushed right in and reported with reverence, “There’s a woman named Gu Ruoyun who requests an audience.”

　　Gu Ruoyun?

　　Xia Ming’s heart trembled upon hearing that name. He furrowed his brows before quickly relaxing them.

　　Perhaps this is a coincidence?

　　There are many people in this world who have the same name but with a different surname so it must be a coincidence.

　　Xia Ming calmed himself at the thought and replied indifferently, “Have her wait in the hall. Xue’er, I want you and Lu Chen to come with me.”

　　“Alright.”

　　Xia Chuxue nodded and followed Xia Ming into the room.

　　In the hall, the woman in green was seated on a chair, sipping quietly on a cup of tea. She lowered her eyes, hiding the whirling emotions within her clear and cold gaze. However, her emotions became thoroughly energized when she caught sight of the middle-aged man who walked in from the courtyard.

　　I can never forget this face!

　　Gu Ruoyun took a deep breath and suppressed her growing murderous intent before smiling serenely at Xia Ming.

　　“It’s you!”

　　Lu Chen’s eyes darkened at the sight of Gu Ruoyun. He exclaimed darkly, “Uncle Xia, this was the woman I had told you about. The boy that Ling’er fancies… He’s her younger brother!”

　　Xia Ming narrowed his eyes as a cold light flashed in the corner of his pupils before disappearing as quickly as it came. He smiled and approached Gu Ruoyun, “Miss Gu, previously my daughter did not know any better and had offended you. I’ve just taught her a lesson. Please, Miss Gu, do not be calculative with a child.”

　　Gu Ruoyun lowered her eyes, concealing her cold smile.

　　It has been six years! 

　　He still hasn’t changed at all!

　　Once, this hypocritical face had not only fooled the world but had also fooled me for many years! Years ago, no matter how much Xia Ming disliked my mother, he was still quite loving to me, his trueborn daughter.

　　But all of this changed when Grandfather passed away!

　　Gu Ruoyun contained the murderous intent in her eyes and lifted her head to face Xia Ming’s handsome face as if nothing had happened. She smiled and said, “I have an appointment with Mo Shangfei and I’m here to see him. I wonder if Mo Shangfei is here today?”

　　“Oh?” A suspicious light flashed in Xia Ming’s eyes, “He had just got back. I’ll send someone to inform him. Miss Gu, may I ask, whose succession of disciples are you from?”

　　On the East Peak Mainland, there doesn’t seem to be a powerful family by the surname of Gu. Since that’s the case, her family must not be very powerful.

　　Hence, Xia Ming wanted to find the identity of her master!

　　Gu Ruoyun laughed coldly, “What? Does the Xia family have a habit of investigating the families of others?”

　　“Hehe,” Xia Ming chuckled in embarrassment as his eyes flashed with an icy light, “I’m just asking. After all, Mo Shangfei is a member of the Xia family so I must know the friends that he corresponds with. Please be assured, Miss Gu, I harbor no ill intentions.”

　　Gu Ruoyun swept a glance at Xia Ming. Her voice was calm and indifferent, “I do not belong to any sect or order. I operate alone.”

　　Hearing this, Xia Ming sighed with relief. Since this woman does not have any support behind her, then everything after this would be easy.

　　However, just as he was about to speak, he saw Mo Shangfei escorted by some servants into the room and swallowed his words.

　　These matters can be settled behind the scene, I have no need to put it all out in the open. Otherwise, if we destroy the Xia family’s hard-earned reputation for the sake of this woman, it would be too much of a waste.

　　“Miss.”

　　Mo Shangfei’s eyes lit up at the sight of Gu Ruoyun. He hurriedly stepped forward and his face was full of excitement, “You’re really here.”

　　“Mm,” Gu Ruoyun nodded, “I calculated the speed of your journey and estimated that you should reach here by today so I paid a visit to the Xia family home to see you. I had promised you, after all.”

　　Actually, Mo Shangfei was worried that Gu Ruoyun would break her promise. He never thought that she would actually show up. This has certainly surpassed his expectations.

　　While this young lady was acquainted with Cousin Ruoyun, we don’t exactly know each other and she was not obligated to help a stranger.

　　“Shangfei, do you and Miss Gu know each other?” Xia Ming mildly raised an eyebrow and turned his gaze towards Mo Shangfei.

　　Mo Shangfei nodded, “Yes, this young lady is an old friend of my cousin. This is how we know each other.”

　　Xia Ming shook and analyzed Gu Ruoyun once again.

　　This woman was acquainted with my disobedient and unfilial daughter?

　　Since that’s the case, it’s even more crucial that we do not let her off!

　　Xia Ming took a deep breath at the thought but his handsome face still lifted into a smile, “Ah, is that so? I didn’t think that Miss Gu would actually be acquainted with my poor daughter. Sigh, what a pity for my poor daughter, a beauty who passed away at such a young age. Her enemy, the Holy Doctor Bai Zhongtian, is still at large!”

　　As he spoke, he wiped a tear from the corner of his eye and sighed. His entire face was filled with sorrow and pain.

　　Gu Ruoyun laughed icily as she thought:  How could I not know the reason behind Xia Ming’s words? He wants me to think that it was the Holy Doctor Bai Zhongtian who had killed Xia Ruoyun. He then plans to use him to kill me!

　　Unfortunately, Xia Ming would never have guessed that I’m really Xia Ruoyun! So why should I believe his words?

　　“Miss Gu, you don’t know how cruel that Holy Doctor is! A powerful cultivator had taken a fancy to my precious daughter and the Holy Doctor was eager to use this to his advantage. He found my daughter and tried to persuade her to become this cultivator’s concubine. My daughter was a proud woman so how could she agree to become someone’s concubine? She had declared that she would only be his primary wife and would never be a concubine! If the cultivator was willing to marry her, she would agree to it. After all, that cultivator was very influential and his powers were rather formidable. Any woman would dream of becoming the wife of a cultivator like him.”

　　“However, that cultivator already has a strong and solid primary wife and he was only willing to take in a concubine. Hence, my daughter refused him and offended the Holy Doctor! The Holy Doctor is the type of person who would seek revenge for the smallest grievances. In retaliation, he had destroyed the entire Mo family and killed my daughter’s mother and younger brother. Finally, he forced my daughter off a cliff, where she died tragically.”

　　Gu Ruoyun clenched her fists as a white-hot rage burned from within her being.

　　Xia Ming is actually using such excuses to frame my master?

　　And… He’s even saying that I had clung onto power and wanted to become the primary wife of some cultivator? Because I wasn’t willing to be a concubine, I had offended the Holy Doctor Bai Zhongtian?

　　In the end, he even said that any woman would have dreams like this?

　　Gu Ruoyun really wanted to laugh so of course, she did.

　　Xia Ming assumed that she was mad with rage so he thought nothing of it. If this woman was really that idiot Xia Ruoyun’s friend, she would be enraged when she hears this story. By then, I wouldn’t need to do anything. She would end up being killed by the Holy Doctor Bai Zhongtian’s hand in her quest to avenge Xia Ruoyun. This would also prove the Holy Doctor’s crimes instantly.

　　Mo Shangfei frowned. Initially, he had wanted to mention the relationship between the Holy Doctor and his cousin to Xia Ming but he could not seem to bring himself to do so. He did not know why he felt this way.

　　“Master Xia, there’s something here that I don’t understand,” Gu Ruoyun narrowed her eyes slightly and smiled, “Since the Holy Doctor Bai Zhongtian is the kind of person who seeks revenge for the smallest grievances, why had he spared the Xia family? Xia Ruoyun’s surname was Xia after all so naturally, the Xia family would hold a deeper bond for her. However, why had Bai Zhongtian let the Xia family off the hook and destroyed her maternal grandfather’s family instead? This simply doesn’t seem logical.”

　　Xia Ming’s expression changed twice. Previously, he had dug out an excuse to frame Bai Zhongtian so he had not thought through it thoroughly.

　　Yet this woman had seen through my mistake in one glance?

　　Could it be that she knows the truth behind Xia Ruoyun’s death?

　　No!

　　That’s impossible!

　　That year, I had hunted Xia Ruoyun and kept a close eye on her. She would never have had the chance to tell anyone about this.

　　“Miss Gu,” Xia Ming steadied the turmoil in his heart and smiled, “The Holy Doctor Bai Zhongtian has always been a strange man. How should I know why he had spared the Xia family? After all, I’m not him and I don’t understand how he thinks either. Perhaps if you meet the Holy Doctor Bai Zhongtian in the future, you would understand.”

　　Mo Shangfei, who had been paying attention to this conversation from the beginning, unconsciously stared at Xia Ming and fell silent.

　　Previously, I had completely overlooked this!

　　No!

　　I should say that everyone had overlooked this fact!

　　This fact which states that Xia Ruoyun had provoked a powerful enemy and caused the destruction of the Mo family? If that was the case, why had that cultivator not destroyed the Xia family and instead, bypassed them and destroyed the maternal side of the family, the Mo family?

　　If Gu Ruoyun had not brought up this point, perhaps Mo Shangfei would never have thought of it no matter how hard he tried…

　　“Master Xia, I have some matters to attend to. I’ll take my leave now.”

　　Gu Ruoyun slowly rose to her feet. She gently curled her lips and concealed the cold light in her eyes as she spoke objectively, “Wasn’t there a certain saying? ‘If you don’t want anyone to know it, then don’t do it in the first place’. Regardless of who was responsible for Xia Ruoyun’s death, the culprit will be unmasked one day. Mo Shangfei, let’s go and visit the Little Princess.”

　　Instantly, Xia Ming’s heard shook. He stared at Gu Ruoyun with a twitching eye as she left.

　　Does she know the truth behind Xia Ruoyun’s death?

　　That can’t be. As she had just said, she was only an outsider and has nothing to do with the Xia family. Besides, this little girl is only an insignificant individual. Even if she does know the truth, she can’t really do much about it.

　　Xia Ming’s heart slowly relaxed at the thought, “Chuxue, escort the guest!”

　　…

　　In the courtyard, Gu Ruoyun and Mo Shangfei were just about to leave when a graceful voice cried out.

　　“Miss Gu, please wait.”

　　Gu Ruoyun paused before she turned around to look at Xia Chuxue who had just caught up to them. She replied emotionlessly, “Yes?”

　　Xia Chuxue was not angered by her chilly reception and her beautiful face kept its smile, “It’s nothing much but I pretty much know all of my older sister’s friends. Why I have I not heard of your name before, Miss Gu?”

　　She narrowed her eyes gently and a cold light flashed across her pupils before disappearing swiftly.

　　“You’ve not heard my name before but that doesn’t mean that your older sister and I don’t know each other.” Gu Ruoyun smiled as she replied.

　　She did not know why but when Xia Chuxue saw that smile, her heart jumped.

　　It was a very strange feeling, as if… Xia Ruoyun was standing and smiling right in front of her.

　　“Miss Gu, don’t misunderstand, I’m merely curious.” Xia Chuxue quickly recomposed herself, “My sister and I may be sisters from different mothers but we have been close ever since our childhood. She wouldn’t keep anything from me and I can say for certain that I’ve never met you before. Now that you’ve come here and claimed to be her friend all of a sudden, it just seems strange to me.”

　　They’ve been close since childhood?

　　This was merely in the eyes of the world. Perhaps only a few parties involved knew the truth.

　　Gu Ruoyun laughed icily, “Xia Chuxue, if I remember correctly, Xia Ruoyun once told me that the Holy Spirit Fruit which she had braved treacherous trials to snatch from a spiritual beast had been stolen by you! She even has the proof. However, at that time, Xia Ruoyun had only just reached the rank of a Martial King and her grandfather was away from the Xia family home. Therefore, no one in the Xia family could help her then. The funniest thing was, Xia Ming had determined that Xia Ruoyun was in the wrong and that she didn’t know the meaning of respectfully conceding. Hence, he had forced her to apologize to you! Because she refused to obey, Xia Ming had her beaten half to death. While she never informed the old Master Xia of this, she had secretly vowed long ago that she would personally avenge herself for whatever you’ve done to her on that fateful day!”

　　“You…”

　　Xia Chuxue’s expression changed drastically. Nevertheless, when she remembered that Mo Shangfei was also present, she quickly recomposed her steady demeanor and smiled, “Miss Gu, my older sister had only been joking with you on this matter. I’ve respected and loved her ever since I was a child. Why would I want to snatch away the Holy Spirit Fruit which she had prepared for her own breakthrough?”

　　“I’m just saying.” Gu Ruoyun smiled and a light flashed across her eyes, “Of course, I can overlook this matter. You are related to her, after all. So, for her sake, I’ll take good care of the Xia family.”

　　I’m definitely going to take good care of the Xia family but how I’m going to do it is entirely up to me.

　　A disdainful glare flashed across Xia Chuxue’s eyes. Even though it disappeared very quickly, Gu Ruoyun managed to catch it.

　　Xia Chuxue did not show any other expression on the surface. She smiled and continued, “Then I thank you, Miss Gu, very much.”

　　Take care?

　　The Xia family has Supreme Jin and the Vermillion Bird now, why would we need one woman to take care of us? However, the fact that this woman was able to say these things obviously means that she had known my older sister! She’s also still unaware that it was really the Xia family who had murdered Xia Ruoyun.

　　Otherwise, she would not have been able to sit here calmly and talk to me. She even said that she would like to take care of the Xia family.

　　Of course, Xia Chuxue did not know that Gu Ruoyun meant to ‘take care’ of them in a different way. When she finally discovers the actual meaning behind these two words, she would then understand the meaning of being too late for regrets!

　　“Mo Shangfei, let’s go.”

　　Gu Ruoyun held back the cold light in her eyes as she glanced at Xia Chuxue. She then turned around and walked out of the courtyard.

　　Mo Shangfei paused for thought before he quickly followed Gu Ruoyun out.

　　Outside the Xia family home.

　　The two paused in their footsteps and Mo Shangfei stared at the woman in green. He hesitated for a moment before he finally asked, “Lady Gu, was it the truth? Did Master Xia… And Xia Chuxue really treat my cousin in that manner?”

　　Xia Ruoyun had risked her life to bring the Holy Spirit Fruit back! Why would she then give it to Xia Chuxue? Was it because sisters must respectfully concede amongst one another? Otherwise, it would be considered treason, a most heinous crime?

　　Having lived for so many years, this was the first time Mo Shangfei has ever heard of such a principle.

　　Most importantly, Xia Chuxue was the one who had stolen the Holy Spirit Fruit but it was the victim, Xia Ruoyun, who had been forced to apologize to her!

　　Gu Ruoyun smiled serenely. She did not look back. Instead, she calmly asked Mo Shangfei with her back towards him, “What do you think?”

　　What do you think?

　　These words depicted Gu Ruoyun’s sentiments perfectly.

　　Mo Shangfei laughed bitterly, “I never thought that the Xia family would have done such a thing in the past. Xia Ming and Xia Chuxue have always displayed good mannerisms in front of the world; one was a loving father and the other was a gentle and kind younger sister. Also, during my grandfather’s funeral, Xia Ming was in mourning and Xia Chuxue had wept until she fainted. I really find it hard to believe that such emotional people would do something so malicious.”

　　Actually, when he had seen how Xia Chuxue’s expression changed, Mo Shangfei should already know the truth behind the matter!

　　However, he still found it hard to believe that the perfect Xia Chuxue would steal another’s property! Perhaps not even the entire Drifting Wind Country would have been able to imagine that.

　　Now, he could no longer not believe it!

　　Mo Shangfei gently closed his eyes and his expression full of hurt, “That year, when the Mo family had been destroyed, only I, a child, had managed to escape that fate. Fortunately, Xia Ming took me in so that I would be sheltered. Even though I’m only a bodyguard in the Xia family, I had felt so grateful! At that time, everyone was deathly afraid of provoking that cultivator and did not dare to even be near me. Only the Xia family had dared to do this.”

　　Gu Ruoyun smiled calmly. The reason why the Xia family had dared to take Mo Shangfei in was because it was the Xia family who had destroyed the Mo family!

　　Besides, Mo Shangfei was discovered to have pretty good talent at a young age. Now, he was already a Martial Emperor despite the fact that he has yet to reach the age of twenty. His powers were on par with her in her past life so the Xia family had been more than happy to have found a handy replacement!

　　“I had promised the Little Princess to help her in her treatment. It’s still early so let’s go and check out the situation.”

　　Gu Ruoyun turned away and sighed, “That little girl, she sure knows how to make a person worry.”

　　Mo Shangfei was astonished. He frowned as he stared at Gu Ruoyun’s shadow.

　　Miss Gu speaks as if she knows the Little Princess very well but I can confirm that prior to this, they’ve never met before!

　　However, as he watched the green figure under the setting sun, Mo Shangfei could not help but feel peculiar.

　　Her shadow feels all too familiar!

　　Once, he wasn’t sure when, at the Mo family gate, he would always stand at the main gate and watch that person as she left! Despite the many years which have passed, that person’s image has always remained in his mind’s eye, never to disappear.

　　“Perhaps I’m overthinking?” Mo Shangfei shook his head and laughed bitterly, “Cousin has passed away. Besides, she doesn’t look anything like her so how could they possibly be the same person? The only thing was, their temperament is kind of similar. Otherwise, my cousin would not have had such a deep friendship with her.”

　　To Mo Shangfei, it was this deep friendship which has spurred Gu Ruoyun to give them so much aid.

　　…

　　At the Imperial Palace of Drifting Wind Country.

　　In the study, a man dressed in yellow robes stared resentfully at the young girl in pink before him. He tried to find the words but was unable to say a thing.

　　Qi Haoran sneered as he stared down at the young girl who was kneeling before him. His eyes flashed with a cold light.

　　“Your Imperial Majesty, you have to grant me justice for this!”

　　The person who had spoken was an old man dressed in white next to Qi Haoran.

　　The old man looked absolutely arrogant. His elderly face was clearly enraged and he spoke as if he paid no heed to the middle-aged man on the highest seat.

　　The middle-aged man looked embarrassed. He glared at the young girl in pink on the ground and spoke with a hollow voice, “Gao Shiqi, over the years, your powers have not shown any substantial improvement but your audacity certainly has. You’ve actually tried to elope with another man? However, on the basis of the fact that you actually came back, I will give you a lighter sentence. Guards, take the Little Princess and shut her away. She will await her marriage in three months!”

　　The Little Princess became anxious. Her eyes grew red as she cried out stubbornly, “Imperial Father, I will never marry Qi Haoran!”

　　“You…”

　　Supreme Gao was so enraged that his face turned ashen. He pointed at the Little Princess and bellowed angrily, “Gao Shiqi, you dare to oppose a decree?”

　　“I don’t care, I’m not marrying him!”

　　The Little Princess glared fiercely at Qi Haoran. She gritted her teeth as if she wanted to dismember him into ten thousand pieces.

　　“Your Imperial Majesty.”

　　The old man smiled scornfully. His eyes were filled with anger as he said, “The Little Princess has opposed Your Imperial Decree and should be executed for treason!”

　　Hearing this, Supreme Gao’s expression changed. Regardless of the situation, He has loved this Little Princess since birth. If it had not been for the fact that the Crown Prince’s life was at stake, He would never have chosen to sacrifice her. Still, if one asked Him to execute the Little Princess, He could not bear to do it.

　　“Imperial Physician Qi, you’re exaggerating. Shiqi may have acted dishonorably by opposing an Imperial Decree but she does not deserve to be executed. How about this, We will advise her. You need not worry.”

　　“Hmph!”

　　The old man scoffed, “Still, the Little Princess had eloped with Mo Shangfei of the Xia family. If this gets out, where will the prestige of my Qi name go? How can my grandchild be any worst than that brat? In family status, he is an orphan. In power, he may have formidable talent but he is young and is no match for my grandson! However, if You want me to clear the Little Princess of all responsibility, I can do that! Bring Mo Shangfei’s head to me! I’m not willing to take this matter lying down!”

　　Supreme Gao’s expression became even more unsightly. I’m a Martial Supreme after all! While I may be placed in the lower ranks amongst the rest of the Martial Supremes, I still have the title of a Martial Supreme! This fellow is only a high-level Martial Honor yet he dares speak to me in this manner and to order me around!

　　If it wasn’t for his substantial skills in medicine which only the Holy Doctor Bai Zhongtian can surpass, I would never have lowered my head to beg him in this manner!