The Peaceful Village Within Reach Zhong Michu left Gu Fuyou and went to the study. Ji Zhaoling was holding a book and reading it. Zhong Michu greeted, “Master.” Ji Zhaoling replied, “You’re here, take a seat.” Zhong Michu walked over and sat down next to the desk. Ji Zhaoling scrutinized her from top to bottom, and after a long while,…
Unresolved Longing Leads to Heartbreak Holding an umbrella in one hand and carrying a shrunken Ah Fu in the other, Gu Fuyou moved amidst the drizzling autumn rain, the world bathed in a silvery mist. She spotted Zhong Michu standing on a stone pathway in the courtyard, backlit by the warm light emanating from the house. Seeing her evoked an…
Blood is Thicker Than Water, Little Did I Know Two flowers bloom, each on its own branch. After leaving Xiaoyao City, Zhong Michu went straight for the Xuan Miao Sect. It felt like a month since she was summoned by Gu Fuyou. Autumn has arrived at Jingdu Mountain, the cold wind blowing strongly. Most of the disciples who had gone…
Open Battles and Hidden Agendas After Gu Shuangqing left, Gu Fuyou sat in a daze on her bed for a while. Touching her bruised cheek, the burning pain had subsided, but her heart still ached sharply. With tears threatening to fall, she said stubbornly, “Why is it always me who has to give in first?” Gu Fuyou crawled to the…
Father and Daughter’s Torn Hearts Gu Shuangqing said, “Father, Ah Man has prepared a birthday gift for you. She even cooked it herself. Today is your birthday, a day of reunion. No matter how pressing other matters might be, let’s deal with them after today. Don’t let any troubling matters spoil this special day.” Gu Shuangqing called out, “Ah Man,”…