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"What is going on here?" I was immersed in the atmosphere of the story, feeling that everything was unfolding like an epic saga. I had witnessed Nie Qiuyuan suppressing the icy power within Sikong Ming using his own inner strength, and this time, it seemed to be just the beginning.
"The power of the Ice Cold Divine Pill within me, back then, even if Qiu Yuan and I had turned into five people, we would not have been able to withstand it. Later, Qiu Yuan told me that it was my grandfather and the Dark One who exhausted all their energy to seal the power within me."
So, it was the two elders who, in order to save their lives, fought with all their might and ultimately perished from exhaustion. It was truly a poignant thought.
"I lost consciousness at that time, but Qiu Yuan did not, so he experienced everything that happened then."
Old Master Sikong from Snowfall Villa suddenly laughed and said to the Dark One, "Demon Suppressor, if I were to risk my life for my dear grandson, would you be able to save him?"
The Dark One removed the ghostly mask from his face, revealing a stunning visage untouched by time. At that moment, there was no trace of confusion in his mind; his gaze was resolute and sharp.
"I think it would be quite difficult. But with me involved, it might not be so."
"Child, you will die."
"But that's my Qiu! After living for so many years, we've had our share. In the future, let’s leave it to the children; they are all good kids!"
Sikong Yan laughed heartily and said, "What nonsense! In my eyes, you are just a young brat!"
The Dark One chuckled as well, "Old fellow, you must be feeling lonely without anyone to drink or play chess with on the road."
Sikong Yan sobered up and said seriously, "Demon Suppressor, in this life, you uphold justice while I guard protection. Though our paths differ, we ultimately seek the same end. To know you is the fortune of my three lifetimes."
The Dark One's gaze also turned far-reaching as he smiled and said, "If dreams come true, surely someone must pave the way for future generations. What does it matter if we cannot see it? With these children around, what is there to worry about?"
The Dark One left no words for Nie Qiuyuan either; over a decade of friendship had condensed into an unforgettable smile.
"Ying Ying, you know that within me lie two completely different domineering powers: one is the energy of the Ice Cold Divine Pill, and the other is my grandfather Sikong Yan's lifelong true strength." Luo Dachun spoke quietly while gazing into the distance, seemingly lost in thought.
It turned out that the two forces within him were meant to suppress one another. So, the reason Nie Qiuyuan possessed such immense strength, allowing him to successfully contain the violent outburst of the Ice Cold Divine Pill within Luo Dachun in the days to come, was perhaps because...
"My grandfather gave all his true energy to me, and Grandmaster Dahei of the Mirror Gate did the same; all of his power was simultaneously passed on to Qiu Yuan. There had never been such a situation before; the icy force within me had never erupted so violently. I wonder if it was because of this beginning that it began to erupt frequently afterward, especially during full moons. Each time, Qiu Yuan stood by my side, pulling me back from the brink of death."
"The icy energy always erupted with great ferocity, and I could not control it at all. But Qiu Yuan constantly warned me not to give up. If I did, then my grandfather and Master would have died in vain. So I gritted my teeth and persevered until I gradually began to adapt to the two forces within me."
"I could feel Qiu Yuan's sorrow, yet he was quicker than I in converting Dark One's True Qi into his own. Slowly, I also learned to use the True Qi that my grandfather had infused into me. However, the power of the Ice Cold Divine Pill was simply too overwhelming; it was beyond my control and mastery. Although my control over my body grew stronger, I knew deep down that the situation with the icy force was getting worse. Ying Ying, I'm not lying to you; sooner or later, it will consume me. That is my fate."
"But I do not intend to compromise; I will fight it until the very end. Because Qiu Yuan has always been by my side, his power growing stronger while his aura became increasingly stable. Every time he was there, as long as I felt his breath, everything around me seemed to become calm and manageable. It was like this that I managed to survive."
"The initial period was incredibly difficult. However, at Snowfall Villa, my parents, my brother, and those who grew up with me—even my aunt—none came to see me during that time. The only one who stayed by my side, caring for me unconditionally besides Qiu Yuan, was Melan."
"Ying Ying, you may not remember, but Melan is officially my cousin; however, she originally wasn't from Snowfall Villa. The first time I met her was the same as when I first met you. Later on, my aunt brought her back to Snowfall Villa, claiming she was her illegitimate daughter, for which she even faced punishment in the ancestral hall. From that moment on, my aunt treated Melan sometimes very well and sometimes very poorly; no one could figure out what she truly thought."
"I learned about 'Aunt' from Ye Liuhui's writings. The reasons behind her actions were quite evident. Han Meilan must have been a child born from her beloved with another woman; she hated Melan, yet Melan carried that person's blood. It seems that Han Meilan also grew up in a rather oppressive environment."
"At that time, I didn't know that due to the disaster's aftermath, everyone from Snowfall Villa had been scattered to eliminate potential threats from the reopening of the Disaster Gate. So when I finally stabilized a bit, I decided to leave this indifferent home. At that moment, I felt as though I had already given up a life and didn’t have much time left; I wanted to live for myself once."
"Qiu Yuan naturally would not return to the Mirror Gate. On the contrary, his heart was already filled with hatred towards Rong Fu. He became a solitary figure in this world and decided to travel with me through Jianghu. When Melan overheard our conversation outside, she insisted on joining us."
"Qiu Yuan asked where I planned to go, and I told him I intended to go to Wanzi Mountain and become a Mountain Bandit. At this point, Luo Dachun smiled lightly and said, 'Actually, when you're very close to death, what you really think about is... how nice it would be just to see you one more time.'"
I lowered my head in silence. In truth, my heart felt heavy with sadness; I feared that if I lifted my head, tears might fall without warning. Understanding my feelings well, Luo Dachun gently patted my head and continued with the story.
"We left Snowfall Villa, immediately encountering various pursuers. Fortunately, during that time our martial arts improved significantly; combined with some clever thinking and tactics, we managed not to suffer any major losses along the way. However, many innocent people were implicated; those who approached us or showed us kindness lost their lives for no reason at all. We understood how difficult our path ahead would be; thus we did not head directly for Wanzi Mountain, but instead took a long detour to gradually erase our traces until we disappeared from our pursuers' sight."
"We soon discovered that those chasing us were from the Mirror Gate. As someone closest to Dark One, Qiu Yuan had long become a significant threat in the eyes of Rong Fu. With the death of Dark One, animosity between Qiu Yuan and Rong Fu naturally became irreconcilable. Moreover, during previous investigations into Rong Fu, Qiu Yuan unexpectedly discovered that perhaps his own family's tragedy—the bloodbath of annihilation—was also intricately linked with him. Thus after the passing of Dark One, he became sworn enemies with the Mirror Gate."
"Later on, we ascended Wanzi Mountain, met you, and lived together until now. Ying Ying, even now I feel very content; all my wishes have been fulfilled without any regrets. I just hope you understand that although Qiu Yuan was born in the Mirror Gate, he grew up beside an exceptionally good person and possesses a purity of heart unmatched by anyone else. These days I've seen clearly how sincere he is towards you; therefore, I truly hope you both can grow old together happily and that every day you live will be peaceful and joyful."
Hearing this, I felt a wave of heartache wash over me, causing me to tremble uncontrollably. Even though I knew his feelings were not directed at me but rather at someone else, everything felt so heavy that tears streamed down my face uncontrollably. Luo Dachun did not rush or react violently; he simply wiped away the tears on my face gently.
“Ying Ying, these past years, I have relied on Qiu Yuan to survive. But now, things are different. I can almost control the cold energy within me by myself. Even if Qiu Yuan is not by my side, there is nothing to worry about anymore.”
Luo Dachun took my hand and placed a token made of pure white Sheep Fat Jade into my palm.
“The last thing I want to do is give you this. With it, no matter where you are, you can command the people of Snowfall Villa to do your bidding. When they see you, they will protect you with all their might. Perhaps one day, you will find it useful.”
I held the cold token in my hand; its icy touch sent a jolt through my nerves, making me suddenly realize something.
If I remembered correctly, Luo Dachun had previously told me that Snowfall Villa was a group of mysterious guardians, but what they were guarding was a significant secret known only to the master and the future master.
How could he know this? And how could he tell me?
“Brother Luo, you…”
He smiled and interrupted my words.
“Ying Ying, I have to go now. There are things I must take responsibility for. You are so smart; you must have guessed it. Yes, I returned to the villa a few days ago and agreed to my father's request. Soon, I will be the next master of Snowfall Villa.”
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