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In the early morning at the Ni Chang mansion, a light mist envelops the courtyard, giving the whole scene a mysterious veil. The newly green willows sway gently in the breeze, adding a touch of vitality to the tranquil morning. Ni Chang sits under a plum tree, holding an embroidered handkerchief, her eyes appearing distant and profound. Since returning from the ancient temple last night, her state of mind has undergone subtle changes, and she feels restless due to various doubts about her destiny and the words of the old monk.
Ye Ran stands near an old tree, leaning against the trunk, his eyes deep and solemn as he gazes at Ni Chang. His gaze seems to penetrate through Ni Chang's exterior, understanding her inner world, but he chooses to remain silent, unwilling to disturb her contemplation.
In this quiet morning, the low voice of the steward in the mansion broke the tranquility: "Miss, there is a visitor." The steward's voice carried solemnity and a hint of nervousness.
Ni Chang was slightly startled, she put down the brocade handkerchief in her hand, got up and walked towards the living room, with a hint of puzzlement and curiosity in her heart. Her steps were light, but her eyes revealed a hint of unease.
Ye Ran frowned slightly, following behind Ni Chang, feeling a vague sense that this unexpected visitor might not be ordinary. His steps were steady, but his eyes flashed with a cautious light.
When the two arrived in the living room, the butler was already standing respectfully to the side, ready to receive them. Ni Chang asked softly, "Butler, who is this visitor? What is the matter?"
The butler respectfully replied, "Miss, it is a guest who claims to have come from afar. He has not revealed his name, but he seems quite extraordinary."
Ni Chang furrowed her brows slightly, becoming even more curious. Ye Ran stood quietly on the side, his gaze sharp as an eagle, seemingly ready to handle any situation that might arise at any moment.
In the living room, a middle-aged man in a gray robe is sitting upright. His appearance is ordinary, but his eyes are deep and seem to hold an unusual story. Ni Chang enters the room and asks softly, "May I ask who you are and the purpose of your visit?"
The middle-aged man stands up and bows to Ni Chang, saying, "My surname is Lu. I have come specifically for an important matter related to the young lady."
Ni Chang's eyebrows furrowed slightly, filled with doubt. She replied, "If Master Lu has something to say, please speak frankly."
Mr. Lu's gaze swept over Ye Ran, seeming pensive, then refocused on Ni Chang: "Miss, I am here on behalf of an elder who wishes to deliver an item to you."
Ni Chang's curiosity was aroused and she asked, "What is it? And who is this elder?"
Mr. Lu took out a delicate jade pendant from his bosom, with intricate floral and bird patterns carved on it, exuding an ancient and simple aura. He slowly said, "This jade pendant was specifically entrusted by the elder, saying that this object is closely related to Miss's destiny."
Ni Chang took the jade pendant and looked puzzled. She felt like she had seen this jade pendant somewhere before, but she couldn't quite place it.
Ye Ran stood to the side, his gaze sharp and highly alert to Mr. Lu's words and actions. His intuition told him that this man's appearance was no coincidence.
Mr. Lu looked at Ni Chang's contemplative expression and continued, "This object is the key to Miss Ni Chang's mysterious background. If we can uncover its secrets, it will have a significant impact on Miss Ni Chang's future."
Ni Chang was taken aback, never having considered that there might be a mystery surrounding her background. She looked at Mr. Lu with confusion and asked, "May I ask, how is this related to my background?"
Mr. Lu smiled mysteriously and said, "Miss Ni Chang's background is related to a long-standing grudge in the martial arts world, and this jade pendant is the clue to unraveling the mystery."
Ni Chang's heart tightened instantly. She had grown up in the mansion since childhood and had never set foot in the martial arts world. She had never imagined that she would have such a deep connection to the grudges of the martial arts world. Her fingers lightly caressed the jade pendant, her eyes revealing confusion and unease.
Ye Ran walked to Ni Chang's side and whispered to her, "Ni Chang, we need to be cautious about this matter. There are hidden intentions in this person's words, and we must not trust them lightly."
Ni Chang nodded, her eyes showing a hint of determination. "Ran, I understand. But I must find out what is truly hidden behind this jade pendant."
Mr. Lu, seeing the situation, got up and excused himself: "Miss Ni Chang, if you discover anything, please let me know. I take my leave."
After Mr. Lu left, Ni Chang and Ye Ran exchanged a glance. Ni Chang's eyes were filled with determination, while Ye Ran showed unwavering support. The visitor this time brought not only a jade pendant, but also an enigmatic puzzle that was difficult to decipher.
On this day, everything in the mansion was as calm as usual, but Ni Chang and Ye Ran had already stirred up waves in their hearts. The jade pendant in Ni Chang's hand seemed to have become a mysterious symbol that pulled her destiny, while Ye Ran was her indispensable guardian by her side.
Ni Chang sat in the study, the jade pendant lying quietly in her palm, emitting a faint glow. She furrowed her brows in deep thought, gently caressing the jade pendant, her doubts surging like waves in her heart.
Ye Ran squatted at the side of the table, playing with a copper coin in his hand. There was a hint of cynicism in his eyes, and a smirk played at the corner of his mouth as he broke the silence: "Ni Chang, don't just furrow your brow. This jade pendant won't speak for itself. How about we find a fortune-teller and see if this thing can provide some guidance?"
Ni Chang looked up at Ye Ran and a hint of amusement flashed in her eyes. "Your words may be frivolous, but they are not entirely unreasonable. It's just that it's hard to distinguish the true from the false among the fortune-tellers in this world. How can we tell?"
Ye Ran stood up, stretched lazily, and a glint of determination flashed in his eyes: "Don't worry, I've seen plenty of swindlers in the martial world. I'm confident in distinguishing the real from the fake."
Ni Chang nodded gently and stood up, preparing to go together. She was dressed in a light and elegant chiffon gown, despite being frail and sickly, every step she took was graceful and charming like a lotus in water.
Ye Ran looked at Ni Chang with a delicate yet determined appearance, couldn't help but take a few more glances, secretly thinking, "This young lady, seemingly delicate, but deep down has a stubbornness that refuses to give in."
The two of them went out together and arrived at the bustling market. Ye Ran led Ni Chang through the crowd, searching for the so-called "half-immortal." They arrived at a small shop called "Purple Cloud Pavilion," with a fluttering cloth banner hanging at the door, on which was written "Ask the Heavens, Solve Fate."
Inside the shop, an elderly Taoist priest is sitting behind a table, engrossed in studying an ancient book. When he sees a customer enter, he looks up and greets them with a kindly smile.
Ye Ran approaches and taps the table, smiling, and says, "Master, we have an unusual matter here and would like to ask for your help in taking a look."
The Taoist smiled and waved his hand, "What's so strange about it, just go ahead and tell me."
Ni Chang handed the jade pendant to the Taoist and said softly, "This jade pendant is said to be related to my origin. I wonder if you can give me some guidance?"
The Taoist took the jade pendant and examined it carefully, his brow furrowing gradually. After a moment, he looked up at Ni Chang and spoke with a serious tone: "Miss, this item is not ordinary. It seems to conceal a profound destiny within it."
Ni Chang felt her heart tighten and asked, "May I ask, could you please explain in more detail, Daoist?"
The Taoist remained silent for a moment, then slowly said, "The floral and bird patterns on this jade pendant are not only exquisite, but also contain a profound artistic conception. It seems to be related to an ancient sect, but the specific details may require you to explore on your own."
Ni Chang felt even more confused after hearing this. She turned to look at Ye Ran with a pleading expression in her eyes.
Ye Ran raised an eyebrow and said to the Taoist, "Thank you for your guidance. In that case, we will find the answer ourselves."
After leaving the Purple Cloud Temple, Ni Chang and Ye Ran walked back to the mansion. Ni Chang looked pensive, while Ye Ran occasionally stole glances at her, pondering in his heart what to do next.
Ye Ran suddenly stopped and said to Ni Chang, "Since this jade pendant is related to your origins, let's go together to find out its history. I want to see what secrets this jade pendant is hiding."
Ni Chang turned her head and looked at Ye Ran's determined eyes, feeling a touch of emotion in her heart. She said softly, "Thank you, Ran. With you here, I am not afraid of any challenges."
Ye Ran glanced at her and a smug smile appeared on his lips: "Don't worry, follow me, I guarantee nothing will happen."
A hint of a smile flashed in Ni Chang's eyes. Although she still felt confused, walking alongside Ye Ran made her feel an unprecedented sense of security. The two figures gradually disappeared into the bustling streets.
Walking back to the mansion, Ni Chang occasionally showed a deep contemplation between her eyebrows, while Ye Ran appeared carefree and relaxed, with a hint of unruly demeanor in his steps. The two formed a distinct contrast: one was a noble lady full of doubts and exploration, while the other seemed nonchalant but with profound thoughts like a chivalrous hero.
"Ni Chang, if you keep frowning like this, you might turn into an old lady," teased Ye Ran, but his eyes showed genuine concern.
Ni Chang gave him a gentle glance and a faint smile appeared on her lips. "Thank you, Ran. With you around, I no longer feel so lost."
Ye Ran glanced at the jade pendant in her hand, then suddenly his eyes lit up. "Wait a minute, I think I've remembered something." He quickly walked up to Ni Chang, took the jade pendant from her hand, and examined it carefully.
"You see, the floral and bird pattern on this jade pendant, I feel like I've seen it somewhere before." Ye Ran furrowed his brows, pondering.
Ni Chang curiously leaned over, their heads close together, and she could clearly see the focus and contemplation in Ye Ran's eyes.
Suddenly, a glint appeared in Ye Ran's eyes: "I remember! This pattern is related to the legendary 'Spirit Sparrow Sect'!"
Ni Chang asked in surprise, "Spirit Sparrow Sect? What is that?"
"Lingque Sect is a small sect that has been lost in the martial arts world, known for its bird-raising techniques and painting skills. It is said that their sect emblem is a floral and bird pattern like this." Ye Ran's eyes sparkled with excitement, as if he had already determined the origin of this jade pendant.
Ni Chang felt a stir in her heart: "Then what does this have to do with my origins?"
Ye Ran thought for a moment and said, "I guess your family may have some connection with the Spirit Sparrow Sect. Why don't we go look for the ruins of the Spirit Sparrow Sect? Maybe we can find some answers."
Ni Chang nodded, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes. "Okay, let's go together."
After a difficult search and exploration, they finally discovered traces of the Lingque sect in a remote ancient tomb. The tomb was filled with flower and bird patterns similar to the jade pendant, and an old scroll recorded the history of the Lingque sect.
Through this old scroll, Ni Chang learned that she was actually a descendant of the Lingque sect, and her mother was once a member of the sect. To protect her, Ni Chang's mother sent her to the residence of the leader of the martial arts world and left behind the jade pendant as the only clue.
Ni Chang, who has learned the truth, feels some turmoil in her heart, but also a sense of relief. Ye Ran looks at Ni Chang and smiles slightly, "It seems that you have finally found your own story."
Ni Chang looks deeply at Ye Ran and feels grateful, "Thank you, Ran. It's you who helped me find my roots."
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