The figure took a step forward from the entrance of the dark tunnel into the secret room and stood under the flickering torches.
His long hair was tied up at the back of his neck, and he had grown at least two or three inches taller. His wide sleeves were slightly tightened, and perhaps because his bones had finally stretched out, his figure exuded a very confident and neat, and could even be called elegant.
Surprisingly, if one looked closely, the shape of his jawbone had changed slightly. The outline of his jawbone was deeper, and the lines were slightly harder. It was no longer the soft beauty of a woman that made one's heart race. Instead, it had an indescribable, bright, and eye-catching style.
For a person like Xie Yun who had reached perfection in martial arts, his figure and demeanor were completely different when he walked in a crowd.
"…" Shan Chao held the hilt of his sword tightly, but he saw Xie Yun casually glance at him.
"Who is your teacher?"
Although the world had changed and the scene was completely different, every word was exactly the same. Even the familiar disdain in the tone was exactly the same. Suddenly, it overlapped with the scene in his memory when the Seven Stars Long Yuan chopped down on his head under the blazing sun.
Shan Chao clenched his teeth. "You …"
"Tai Ah Sword?"
Fu Wenjie suddenly realized something and said in surprise, "Why do you have Tai Ah Sword? Where did you get it?!"
He was already a little confused and impulsively wanted to snatch the sword. Xie Yun easily changed the hilt of the sword with the platinum sheath. "Young Suzerain, can't you recognize me?"
Fu Wenjie suddenly froze and looked at Xie Yun for a long time. He seemed to have found a familiar figure in his handsome face.
"You, could it be that you are …"
"It has been many years since we last met. I think I have aged a lot. It is normal for Young Suzerain not to recognize me." Xie Yun jokingly said, "But the old leader's heroic demeanor left a deep impression on me. Although it was just a short fight, the memory is still fresh in my mind. I still can't forget it."
Fu Wenjie was stunned and said, "So, so the one who defeated my father and took away the divine sword … was you …"
"Who would have thought that when I stepped into the Casting Sword Village again, not only was the Old Village Head dead, but even the entire Fu Family had been destroyed."
Xie Yun's line of sight went past Fu Wenjie to look at the dark coffin in the middle of the secret chamber. She gracefully bowed and said, "I have only just met Young Madame today. The deceased is already gone. Young Suzerain, please restrain your grief."
Fu Wenjie took half a step back. From the expression on his face, he must be feeling extremely absurd right now.
"You, you stole the Alliance Master's keepsake, Long Yuan Tai 'e, and forced the Fu Family to forge a fake sword to cover it up. Because of this, the Fu Family was controlled by the Shengui Sect for many years. Now, you dare to openly come to our door?!"
At the same time, on the other side, Shan Chao suddenly looked at Xie Yun. A suspicion that had been in his heart for a long time was suddenly cleared up. "You were also a member of the Shengui Sect?!"
Xie Yun lightly glanced at Shan Chao. There seemed to be a careless smile on her face.
"Then why is the Seven Star Long Yuan with me?"
Shan Chao quickly stepped forward. His voice was almost stern. "What happened in the Northern Desert that year? Why do you want to kill me?
Was it you who brought me from the Northern Desert to Chang An Ci'en Temple, or — — "
His voice came to an abrupt halt.
Xie Yun pointed at him with the tip of her scabbard. Although her movements were very gentle, the Tai 'e Sword Qi was as sharp as his words.
"I don't talk to the weak."
Shan Chao suddenly stopped in his tracks.
"Although I was the one who took away the Tai 'e Long Yuan, your father also admitted defeat during the martial arts competition."
Xie Yun turned to the pale-faced Fu Wenjie. Her voice was unexpectedly gentle. "Moreover, although the Shengui Sect used this to control the Casting Sword Village, as far as I know, they also gave you a lot of benefits. Otherwise, the old chief wouldn't have been able to command the martial arts world so smoothly. Am I right?"
From Fu Wenjie's resentful expression, she seemed to be right.
Xie Yun continued, "Most transactions in the world are like this. There are wins and losses, losses and gains.
The Shengui Sect not only suppressed and used the Casting Sword Village, but also provided a lot of training and support. The old chief was a person of virtue and prestige all his life. After his death, he was extremely honored.
In my humble opinion, this is the best ending. What do you think, Young Suzerain? "
— — Shan Chao realized that Xie Yun did indeed have this ability.
As long as he wanted to, he could guide people patiently and patiently. He could make people unknowingly fall into the trap of his words, and even make people believe him without any doubt.
Shan Chao looked at Fu Wenjie.
The pale face of the Young Suzerain of the Casting Sword Village was slightly distorted. After a while, he spat out a sentence with difficulty. "… Since it has come to this, you can say whatever you want."
Xie Yun nodded. It seemed that he had everything under control.
He opened his mouth and seemed to want to say something. Suddenly, there was a slight vibration from above the tunnel. Then, it came from all directions. Soil fell from the cracks between the bricks.
Fu Wenjie raised his head and said hoarsely, "Horse hooves?"
"The capital's Chang An, the Valiant Cavalry General, Yuwen Hu."
Xie Yun said leisurely, "The news that the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace was poisoned by a strange poison and that there might be an antidote in the Casting Sword Village was spread by the Shengui Sect. Therefore, the Emperor ordered Yuwen Hu to lead 500 soldiers to the south to snatch … to get the last snow lotus in the world.
Young Suzerain, you should know the relationship between the Shengui Sect and the Emperor. "
Fu Wenjie's expression suddenly dawned on him. "So that's why the Jing guy suddenly came to visit …"
"Yes, what do you plan to do now?" Xie Yun asked with interest. "Your crime has been exposed, and you're surrounded by strong enemies. What else can you do?"
No one else would have noticed. At that moment, only Shan Chao could clearly see a trace of evil from the corners of his master's mouth.
The sound of horse hooves was getting closer and closer, and there was a dull and vague echo in the tunnel. Judging from the direction, it seemed to be heading towards the gate of the courtyard behind the mountain.
"What do I do … You asked me what do I do." Fu Wenjie stood beside the coffin, his eyes cloudy and unfocused. After a while, he suddenly laughed coldly with a hoarse voice.
"… The number one master of the Inner Palace is here, and the Valiant Cavalry General is up there. The Shengui Sect will definitely not be able to stop them. You actually asked me what do I want to do? Isn't it time for you to tell me what do you want to do with me?!"
His last few words were so sharp that they almost broke. Unexpectedly, Xie Yun shook her head. "No one can do anything to you, Young Suzerain. You've already won against everyone."
As soon as she finished speaking, Shan Chao raised his eyebrows in surprise. Then, Fu Wenjie's cold laughter suddenly became louder.
"Oh?
What do you mean?
I don't understand. "
Xie Yun sighed slightly.
"You know what I mean, Young Suzerain."
He slowly said, "You've been poisoned for a long time, and you don't have much time left. There's no way you can survive … The dead can't be threatened, and you'll always be in an invincible position."
Shan Chao was stunned.
"Cough, cough, cough, cough …" Fu Wenjie coughed violently as soon as he opened his mouth. Then, he spat out a mouthful of saliva mixed with bits of blood. Shan Chao, who was standing not far away, slightly changed his expression.
"He's indeed … indeed your teacher." Fu Wenjie finally managed to stop coughing. He smiled and said to Shan Chao, "He even knows about this. Hahaha!
How did Commander Xie find out about this? "
Xie Yun sneered. "He just ordered someone to search Young Suzerain's room. He's diligent and doesn't deserve praise."
Shan Chao was stunned. "Why did you take the poison?"
Fu Wenjie's throat was hoarse from coughing. He waved his hand and didn't say anything. He slowly retreated to the side of the coffin and sat down on the stool.
At that moment, under the flickering flames in the basement, a deadly black aura finally appeared on his face. It could no longer be concealed.
"Because all the murderers who killed Young Madam have to pay with their lives for her, including Young Suzerain who didn't protect his wife well."
Xie Yun stood at the door of the secret chamber with his arms crossed. He leaned his shoulder against the rough wall and said with a smile.
"If I had taken out my dignity as an elder brother to support my lover when my aunt was making things difficult for me; if I had taken out my responsibility as a husband to protect my wife when my mother was criticizing me; if I had taken out my spirit as a father to protect my unborn child when I found out that the fetus was a girl … Then, the outcome today would be completely different."
"The initiator of all evil is you, Young Suzerain Fu."
Xie Yun's eyes were filled with undisguised pity and cruelty. "It was your hesitation and struggle that killed her and your child. It was you who personally wrote the ending of today's separation from your family from the very beginning."
Every word was like a sharp knife with a smile, cutting into the most painful part of Fu Wenjie's heart.
Shan Chao looked at Fu Wenjie's expression beside the coffin and his heart trembled. "Stop talking!"
"Did I say something wrong?" Xie Yun asked curiously. "Young Suzerain?"
Fu Wenjie pressed his hand on the lid of the coffin and tightened his grip.
Blood quickly flowed out of the fingernails that had been pried open from the flesh. His five fingers left clear red scratches on the black lacquered nanmu wood.
"It's okay …" he said hoarsely. Even though his voice was trembling, it didn't sound like a human's voice.
"It's okay. I'll go down to accompany her. I'll go down to be with her …"
"Our family of three is reunited. There's no one else, no one else … We'll be together forever …"
"But I'm afraid Young Mistress doesn't think so," Xie Yun suddenly teased.
Fu Wenjie suddenly raised his head. His eyes were wide open and his face was red. "… What did you say?!"
"To Young Mistress, you're no different from the Fu family members who killed her. As her husband, you're even more hateful. Why would she want to see you?"
Xie Yun looked condescendingly at Fu Wenjie, who was speechless. She smiled and said, "Young Suzerain should be clear in his heart. When Young Mistress was lying on the delivery bed and screaming, who was the person she hated the most in her heart?
When she saw her child, who was neither a man nor a woman, lying in a pool of blood without making a sound like a monster, who was the person she wanted to kill the most to pay for her child's life?
When she was full of unwillingness but had no choice but to leave this world, did she love you and couldn't bear to part with you? Or did she want to eat your flesh, drink your blood, and drag you down to the eighteenth level of hell with her? "
Shan Chao shouted, "Stop talking!"
Xie Yun stared into Fu Wenjie's eyes. His gaze was filled with seduction and malice that went straight to one's heart. "Did the young madam who appeared in your dreams in the middle of the night talk to you with a sweet smile, gentle and virtuous, or did she die tragically on the delivery bed, staring at you with her eyes wide open?"
"Shut up!" Shan Chao said sternly, "Stop talking!"
"…" Fu Wenjie's chest was violently rising and falling. His whole body was shaking like a sieve. His lower lip, which was tightly bitten by his teeth, was bleeding profusely.
"No …" His breathing was like a bellows. It was as if his whole chest was leaking out, making hissing sounds. "No … it's not like that …"
"Don't lie to yourself when you're about to die," Xie Yun said gently, "I'm just helping Young Suzerain. I'm just pointing out something that you've always known."
— — He's always known.
Always known …
Fu Wenjie felt as if there were thousands of knives twisting in his chest. Pieces of his flesh were dripping with blood. At that moment, all of his rationality was burned to ashes in the flames of pain. His eyes were bloodshot and turned horribly red.
"It's not like that … it's not like that!
Shut up, shut up! "
Fu Wenjie clenched his fists tightly. He suddenly stood up and pounced towards Xie Yun like a mad tiger!
The Seven Star Long Yuan was unsheathed. Shan Chao was about to rush forward, but at that moment, Xie Yun gently moved sideways, dodged, and stretched out her hand. At that moment, she missed Fu Wenjie's charge like a feather falling from the sky.
That exquisite and complex movement in the blink of an eye. If one did not see it with their own eyes, no one would believe that there was actually someone in this world who could do that!
Shan Chao cried out involuntarily, "Be careful — —"
However, Xie Yun turned a deaf ear to his warning.
At the moment when he brushed past Fu Wenjie, his fingertips had already touched the snow lotus that was tightly held in Fu Wenjie's palm.
At the same time, the sound of chaotic and noisy footsteps could be heard from the front of the tunnel.
Whoosh — —
A light sound pierced through the air. A golden arrow was shot from the dark tunnel. Blood splattered everywhere as it shot through Fu Wenjie's shoulder!
A shocking change suddenly occurred. Not only Shan Chao, but also Xie Yun's movements froze.
Immediately after, the golden arrow brought about a huge force that flipped Fu Wenjie over. His entire body flew high into the air!
With a loud crash, Fu Wenjie's back hit the stone wall and he fell to the ground. Blood splashed all over his body like a broken dam.
At the same time, the sound of footsteps in the tunnel came from afar. Several bodyguards in full armor rushed into the basement. Then, a tall man holding a longbow separated the crowd and walked in.
This man was travel-worn and had a cold and solemn expression. He was the Valiant Cavalry General Yuwen Hu who had led the troops to the south!
He looked around. When his gaze fell on Shan Chao, he was slightly surprised. However, he quickly turned around and looked at Xie Yun, "You — — are you alright?"
Xie Yun didn't answer him. She didn't even look at him.
The commander of the Forbidden Army slowly rubbed his wrist that was hit when Fu Wenjie flew out. His face was calm in the firelight, and his lips were tightly pursed. After a long while, he softly said in front of everyone, "
"You can't accomplish anything, but you're good at spoiling things …"
Yuwen Hu's breath was stuck in his throat. His expression was both awkward and slightly sullen.
However, this time, before he could open his mouth, he suddenly heard a deep and hoarse sneer coming from the corner of the secret room, "Hehe, hehe …"
This voice was too sinister. Everyone's scalp exploded at the same time. When they looked up, they saw Fu Wenjie leaning against the wall. In his hand, he was holding the golden arrow that had been forcibly pulled out from his shoulder.
His appearance was simply terrifying to the extreme. What was even more terrifying was that he was still holding the snow lotus that was dyed red with blood in his hand!
"I didn't expect … … I didn't expect this … …" Fu Wenjie raised the snow lotus in front of his eyes and looked at it carefully. A mocking smile appeared on his face.
"I originally wanted to drag the Casting Sword Village down with me, but I didn't expect Chang An to have the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace as my scapegoat. It was worth it — —"
"Wait, wait!" Yuwen Hu was suddenly enlightened. In a moment of desperation, he shouted sternly, "Shut up!"
However, it was too late.
Fu Wenjie opened his mouth and trembled as he held the snow lotus. He was about to swallow it!