Ouyang Jue was stunned for a moment before a strange light flashed in his eyes. "Rong 'er, do you know that the Master of the Serene Spirit Valley and the Master of the Serene Spirit Mountain Manor are actually a family?”
"I know!" Yu Rong nodded her head," The Valley Master of the Serene Spirit Valley and the Manor Master of the Serene Spirit Mountain Manor, they are a pair of beautiful sisters. Both of them have extremely strange personalities and are highly skilled in martial arts. Moreover, their actions are not inferior to men, forcing the people of the martial world to look at them in a new light. Even the rich and powerful people of today have to show them some respect!”
"It seems that your master has told you a lot of things.”
"Of course! But I don't understand why you want to know these things.”Yu Rong asked in confusion.
"Actually, I know the origin of the Flame Mirror in great detail. I don't think anyone knows more than me.”Ouyang Jue said earnestly.
"What do you mean? Did your Second Master really teach you so much?”
"It's not like that!"
"What else?" Yu Rong asked.
"You will understand one day. Now is not the time to tell you. Rong 'er, I'd like to hear why those men in black are looking for trouble with you. Of course, I know that their target is the Flame Mirror, but I want to know, how did they know that you have this antique?”
"I don't know." In fact, she still didn't understand why this matter was clearly a secret between her and her master. Why would others find out?
Ouyang Jue looked at her and knew that this matter was definitely not that simple. Hence, he flipped over and helped her put on her clothes." Since that's the case, then don't think about it for now." It's getting late and we have to hurry on our way as soon as possible so that we can find a place to rest. I've decided to accompany you to the Serene Spirit Valley.”
Upon hearing his words, Yu Rong looked at him with eyes filled with hope," You mean, you want to accompany me to the Ghost Valley?”
"Yes, I am!" Ouyang Jue nodded his head matter-of-factly and pulled her into his embrace intimately," You are my woman. From today onwards, not only will I follow you, I will also do my best to protect you from any harm."”
"You want to protect me?" No one had ever said these words to her before, so Yu Rong was very touched. Seeing him nod affirmatively, she couldn't help but tear up. "I'm very happy that you have this intention, but you don't have the martial arts. I should be the one protecting you!”
"You want to protect me?" Her words made Ouyang Jue widen his eyes. After seeing her nod affirmatively, he raised his voice in protest. Although he didn't know kung fu, he had other ways to protect her. Who said that kung fu was necessary to protect people?
Seeing his disapproving expression, Yu Rong said matter-of-factly,"Isn't that right? You are simply a weak scholar with no strength at all. Of course, it is up to me, a woman with strong martial arts, to protect you, a weak man!”
But Ouyang Jue was extremely unconvinced. "Who said that people who don't have martial arts are necessarily weak? " At least…" His palm suddenly pressed against her chest." I can protect your heart and not let you get hurt!"”
"Yes! Since you are protecting my heart, of course I have to protect your body from harm. Isn't it the best of both worlds for us to cooperate like this?”
"I don't like it if you like it!" Ouyang Jue rolled his eyes unhappily," I'm a grown man, I don't need your protection. I'll protect your heart and your person."”
"But you don't know kung fu!" This was the truth. Why was this man so ridiculous! Seriously, were all men so obsessed with their pride?
"Humph! In order to protect you, I will learn it very soon.”
Yu Rong didn't believe it and just smiled."Stop joking!" She didn't want to pay attention to him. She stretched out her hand to pull her clothes and wanted to leave, but Ouyang Jue hugged her from behind.
"I'm not. I'm serious about protecting you. Rong 'er, you still haven't told me why you were adopted by your master. Where's your family?"
Hearing this, Yu Rong froze in his arms.
This obvious reaction was easily detected by Ouyang Jue. "What's wrong? Rong 'er, are you alright?" It was not difficult for him to think of her answer. Otherwise, why would she be adopted at such a young age?
"They're all dead, burned to death.”As soon as she finished speaking, she immediately stopped and did not continue.
He could hear the pain in her voice and wanted to know what was going on, but he hesitated, not knowing if he should let her continue. However, no one had ever shared her pain before. His heart ached for her, and he wanted to bear these painful memories with her even more.
Come to think of it, she was only seven years old at that time!
"Rong 'er, you didn't witness everything, did you?”
His words made Yu Rong's body stiffen again, but she didn't answer immediately because her thoughts had already returned to her seven-year-old self. She had witnessed the tragic death of her family because of the fire and the cry for help that shook her soul.
She knew that she would never forget that scene!
The raging orange flames had not only destroyed her home but also burned her relatives to death, turning her into an orphan with no one to rely on. However, she did not understand how all of this had happened.
There was not a trace of life in her empty eyes as she kept muttering,"I really don't understand. Why were they burned to death? Why was everyone burned to death, and not a single one survived, while I survived? What was going on?”Her face was filled with confusion.
"I think that perhaps this is the arrangement of the heavens for us to meet. Otherwise, how would I know you? Perhaps it's the true meaning of your survival!”
Yu Rong spun around in his arms and looked up at him." You really think so?”
"Yes."
His affirmative tone and attitude made Yu Rong feel relieved, but she still had some doubts.”
"Hmm?"
"Are you willing to help me find out why my family died in such a strange way? I really want to know, why did the fire start and burn them all to death? Was it caused by Daren's carelessness, or did someone deliberately want to kill them?”
"Your answer will be satisfactory to you after we arrive at the Serene Spirit Valley.”Ouyang Jue said mysteriously.
Yu Rong couldn't help but look at him a few more times, then she smiled strangely.
"Do you believe that I really want to bite you right now?”She was very angry at his mysterious attitude, as if he knew everything, but she was kept in the dark. She even had to wait for the right time to know. This feeling really made her angry and helpless.
However, she knew that if he didn't want to tell her, she wouldn't be able to get an answer from him no matter what. She was so angry that she wanted to bite him a few times.
"Alright! Welcome!" Ouyang Jue said indifferently.
Yu Rong didn't think too much about it. She lowered her head and bit down hard on his arm.
Ouyang Jue immediately cried out,"Aiya! I really didn't expect you to be so heartless and really bite down!”
Yu Rong let go and mischievously made a face at him." You were the one who welcomed me to bite you, so of course I won't be polite!"”Since he had agreed to let her bite him, it would be good for her to bite him to vent her anger!
"Alright! Watch how I bite back!" He gave her a malicious smile." Your skin is much more tender than mine. It must be delicious!”After saying that, he really began to take action.
Yu Rong immediately jumped away alertly, screaming and running away with a smile.
The two of them chased after each other, temporarily forgetting all the annoying things around them and playing happily.
In order to arrive at the Serene Spirit Valley as soon as possible, they did not play along the way, stopping and walking. Thus, in less than ten days, they arrived at the entrance of the Spirit Valley.
The entrance of this Serene Spirit Valley was very strange. It seemed to be endless rolling sand, but there was also a hidden mystery.
Yu Rong couldn't see where exactly this mystery lay, but she discovered that Ouyang Jue seemed to know everything like the back of his hand. She looked at him in confusion." You…"
Her words were interrupted by the sudden appearance of a large group of people. After that, she saw those people riding on horses respectfully address Ouyang Jue as Young Master. She immediately understood his identity.
"You…you are the Young Master of the Serene Spirit Valley?”She had once heard her master mention that there was a sole heir to the Serene Spirit Valley. No one had ever seen his true face because his relatives had protected him to the point of not leaking a drop of water.
It was said that he had an excellent physique that was different from ordinary people since he was young. Therefore, his learning ability and recovery ability were several times that of ordinary people. Coupled with his amazing memory and talent, no one could surpass him. He was the so-called hero from the youth!
He was born with extraordinary bones and blood, which gave him excellent talent in martial arts and a strange physique that was immune to all poisons and diseases. His photographic memory and keen observation skills made him a terrifying young man with foresight.
"That's right!" Ouyang Jue knew that it was time to let her know his identity. If he didn't tell her now, once she entered the valley, there would be even more trouble. Thinking of his two mothers, he couldn't help but frown slightly. He instinctively knew that this troublesome matter definitely had something to do with them.
Why didn't you tell me before?" Yu Rong stared at him with some resentment.
"Because the time has not come yet."
"Humph!" Yu Rong turned her head away, unwilling to pay attention to his words. What did he mean by the time was not right? Other than this excuse, what other reason could he find?
"Don't be like this, my good Rong 'er!”Ouyang Jue hugged her from behind, trying to curry favor with her. If he didn't settle her now, he would make her stand on his side willingly. Wouldn't it be even more troublesome after entering the valley?
"You also know that I didn't mean to not tell you. It's just that I thought that since you will come to the Serene Spirit Valley, you will know when the time comes.”
"Humph! I don't know anything. What can I think about?”Yu Rong broke free from his embrace and glared at him unhappily, pouting her mouth. "You still said that it had nothing to do with Yan Jing, so you are the young master of the Serene Spirit Valley!”There was a hint of mockery in her words.
This caused Ouyang Jue's face to sink slightly. "Look at what you're saying. That's why I didn't tell you first, I was afraid that you would overthink. In the end, you still don't trust me and look at me with such a suspicious gaze. Think about it, if I really wanted your Flame Mirror, why would I talk so much to you? I could have just returned to the Serene Spirit Valley safely and waited for you to deliver yourself to me. Why would I have to spend so much effort to accompany you and make you happy?”
Hearing his explanation, Yu Rong also knew that she was wrong because what he said did make sense. But along the way, other than the passionate nights they spent together and the fact that they could only make her feel the fact that they belonged to each other through their body movements, there was nothing else.
Because they were on their way during the day, they didn't have time to talk. He didn't say anything, and she didn't ask. Other than the passion between them at night, there was only bickering during the day. She had no way of knowing what was on his mind, nor could she understand what kind of attitude he had towards her.
She was a girl who had given her body and mind to him. Of course, she hoped to receive all his love and cherish. She also hoped to hear his love and promise personally!
But he didn't say anything, so how could she know what he was thinking? No matter how shocking her actions were, she was too embarrassed to ask such a question.
"This…How would I know why you did this?”She was still stubborn, hoping that he would give her a response.
Ouyang Jue turned her body around angrily and made her face him." You hateful woman!”Looking at her provocative look, he was so angry that he could not say anything. He could only lower his head to block her mouth.
When their lips touched, a passionate spark quickly ignited between them. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, they passionately embraced and made love.
It wasn't until a disapproving and disapproving cough rang out that they returned to the real world. However, they still hadn't recovered from that passionate kiss. Ouyang Jue was still staring at Yu Rong with a pair of burning eyes that made her heart beat faster, as if he wanted to burn her whole body.
Yu Rong was deeply immersed in his passionate eyes and could not come back to her senses. The two of them stared at each other affectionately until a very impolite and forthright female voice sounded.
"Jue 'er, what are you doing? To actually be hugging and hugging with a wild woman of unknown origins at the entrance of our Serene Spirit Valley like this, is this acceptable?”Ouyang Lingshuang looked at Yu Rong disdainfully before turning her gaze to Ouyang Jue.
"YiNiang, how can you say that about my Rong 'er?”Ouyang Jue never thought that his aunt would personally run out of the valley to welcome him, and even say such impolite words to Yu Rong.
"What your Rong 'er? Your mother and I will never accept such a casual woman…"
Her words were interrupted by Ouyang Jue," Enough! YiNiang, I don't want to hear this."
He pulled a horse over and flipped it over. Then, he pulled Yu Rong up and sat in front of him. He urged the horse forward, not wanting to say another word to anyone.
Yu Rong was also unusually silent because she vaguely knew that this trip to the valley seemed to have a major change in her life, and all of this was caused by the man behind her.
Serene Spirit Valley occupied a vast area and was extremely quiet and elegant. It made one feel refreshed just by looking at it. One could see that the architectural design was unique and was built with great care. The corridor was full of twists and turns, and it would take some time to walk through it. There were strange flowers and plants around the long corridor.
As the breeze blew, a fragrance of flowers that she had never smelled before drifted over. If one didn't have any foundation in martial arts, it was very easy to feel dizzy.
The Master of the Ghost Valley was in charge of all the affairs in the valley and had the greatest authority. In the innermost part of the valley, the words " Ghost Mountain Manor " could be seen. It was the residence of the Ouyang Clan. It was controlled by the Master of the Spectre Manor, which was equivalent to the mistress of the house, and had the greatest authority.
Yu Rong found that there was a common feature in this valley and the village. As long as it was a woman, she had more power than men. Men were weaker here, but this did not mean that there were fewer men. Instead, they did the most laborious things, but they had the least right to speak and make decisions. The strength of women could be seen here.
She couldn't help but glance at Ouyang Jue, guessing his authority here in her heart. It was hard to believe that the man she knew would let a woman be suppressed by him. However, seeing the situation in front of her made her feel uneasy.
Just as she was thinking about this, she suddenly felt her hand being held by a thick and warm hand. It wrapped around her hand as if it was doting on her and gently squeezed it. It made her heart skip a beat. She felt a warmth flow through her heart and could not help but look up at him and smile.
This smile of hers greatly pleased Ouyang Jue. He knowingly winked at her.
She calmed down. She knew that as long as Ouyang Jue was on her side, she would be able to face any difficulties calmly.
After crossing the threshold and passing by a courtyard, Yu Rong was not in the mood to admire it. She only wanted to complete the task her master had given her as soon as possible and leave this place. She hated this kind of environment where people lived in big houses. It gave her an invisible sense of oppression.
When she followed them to the luxurious hall, there was a middle-aged woman sitting in the middle of the main seat. She had peach cheeks and almond-shaped eyes. She was as beautiful as a fairy, and her entire body emitted an orchid aura. Her seemingly weak figure had a hint of toughness that could not be mistaken.
"Jue 'er, I heard from your aunt that you brought someone back?”Her voice was very beautiful, and her voice and demeanor were dazzling. Her serene demeanor also carried the gentleness of a woman.
Her question was directed at Ouyang Jue, but her gaze was on Yu Rong and the two Bamboo Forest Immortals behind them. After a while, she turned to look at her son whom she had not seen for months.
"Mother has already seen it. Do you still need to ask?”Ouyang Jue's attitude and tone towards his mother was actually so arrogant and indifferent.
Seeing this, Yu Rong was a little surprised.
"Big sister, read this brat's name for me. I only said one sentence just now and he was already impatient. Seriously, no matter how capable he is, he can't put me, his elder, aside, right?”Ouyang Lingshuang couldn't help but grumble. Her voice was cheerful and she was extremely beautiful, giving off a wild aura.
These two sisters each had their own unique characteristics, each with a temperament that could move people's hearts. However, Yu Rong could sense that they were not as simple as they appeared on the surface, and she also knew that the Valley Master of the Serene Spirit Valley and the Manor Master of the Serene Spirit Mountain Manor were these two.
"He's already so rude and disrespectful when he speaks to me. Why would he listen to me?”Ouyang Youyan's voice was filled with love and pride for her son, but there was also helplessness for her son.
"Mother, let me introduce you. This is Yu Rong. She was ordered by her master to return the Flame Mirror to its original owner.”
Just as Ouyang Jue finished speaking, Ouyang Youyan and Ouyang Lingshuang's expressions were obviously different. Not only were there traces of fear on their faces, but there was also a hint of hatred.
Although the hatred on their faces quickly disappeared, Ouyang Jue still noticed it. It was just that his expression did not change.
"In that case, you must be the only person who survived the fire in the Yu family?”
"You know about my family?" It turned out that even Ouyang Jue's mother knew about the Yu Family.
"Big Sis!" The expression on Ouyang Lingshuang's face was very strange. It was even more obvious than Ouyang Youyan's. She couldn't help but call out, but was stopped by Ouyang Youyan.
"Of course I know. Because your parents and we were 'very good' friends!”
Yu Rong could hear her deliberate emphasis, and she couldn't help but shiver. She couldn't help but lean towards Ouyang Jue, as if she wanted to seek some warmth from him.
Ouyang Jue noticed the change in her and quickly held her cold hand in his.
This gave the always strong and eccentric Yu Rong courage again. She looked straight at them and said,"In that case, I should indeed return the Flame Mirror to you. I just want to know why my parents were burned to death.”
" Didn't your master tell you?"
Yu Rong shook her head.
Ouyang Youyan sighed," I will tell you, but I hope you can give us the Flame Mirror first."”
"No!" Yu Rong's firm refusal made everyone's expression change.
"You dare to refuse?" Ouyang Lingshuang couldn't help but reprimand.
"Why should I refuse? Isn't that why you're here?”Ouyang Jue was also puzzled.
"If you want me to hand it over, you must tell me the secret of the Flame Mirror.”
Her words made Ouyang Youyan laugh. "This is impossible!"
"Why not?"
"Because those who knew the secret were all burned to death.”
Hearing this, Yu Rong was stunned. She immediately thought of the cause of death of her relatives and her face couldn't help but turn pale.
"So, my family…they died because of the Flame Mirror?”
"That's right!" Ouyang Youyan nodded." Maybe you don't know? If he wanted to know the secret of the Flame Mirror and what it showed, he had to burn it to see what kind of image it would show. Unfortunately, everyone who had the Flame Mirror wanted to try it, but they were burned to death by the fire.”
" In that case…" Yu Rong suddenly held the little bundle in front of her eyes and stared at it in disbelief. She didn't expect that the thing she was trying to protect with her life was actually the culprit who killed her family? "Is it because of this that my family was burned to death in the fire?”Her tone sounded a little excited.
Seeing this situation, Ouyang Jue hurriedly said to her,""Rong 'er, give this to my mother. I'll take you down to rest, okay?”He was a little worried about her situation. This was a huge blow.
At this moment, Yu Rong did not have the mood to care about everything around her. She simply allowed Ouyang Jue to take the Flame Mirror from her hands and hand it to her mother so that he could bring her out.
Seeing them leave so intimately, Ouyang Lingshuang couldn't help but grumble to her elder sister,"Big sister, look at your son! He looked like he had been completely seduced by that woman and completely ignored our existence!”
Ouyang Youyan merely smiled indifferently," Even without that woman, when did Jue 'er ever put us in his eyes?”
Her words rendered Ouyang Lingshuang speechless. This was the truth. Ever since he was sensible, he had his own ideas. No one had ever been able to control him, and he could not listen to anyone. He had always been used to doing whatever he wanted.
"But, Big Sister, in the past, we let him do whatever he wanted. This time, the situation is completely different. How can we let him continue like this? You have to know that we…"
Ouyang Youyan calmly raised a hand to stop her from continuing," I know. Don't worry. I have my own plans for this matter. There's no need to say anything more."”
"Yes." Ouyang Lingshuang nodded her head. She trusted Ouyang Youyan's words. As long as she opened her mouth, it meant that she would have a good way to deal with them.
Ouyang Jue brought Yu Rong back to his room and let her sit on the chair in the hall.
"Rong 'er, don't think too much. After rushing for so long, I think you're tired. Have a good rest, okay?”
Unexpectedly, just as he finished speaking, Yu Rong suddenly rushed into his arms and hugged him tightly, crying bitterly.
"Be good, don't cry, my Little Rong 'er!”Ouyang Jue hugged her tightly, wanting to use his embrace to give her the most substantial comfort.
Yu Rong's face was covered in tears. This was the first time she cried so sadly. She raised her beautiful face and looked at Ouyang Jue.
"Jue, why? Why was the truth like this? I always thought…" She was so sad that she couldn't speak and couldn't express her feelings to him.
"I know, I know everything. Rong 'er, don't cry anymore. You're crying like this. It makes my heart ache!”Ouyang Jue gently protected her.
" I don't want to either, but I'm really sad, really sad…" She thought about how she had wanted to know the truth about her loved ones being killed for so many years. She didn't expect the truth to be so unbearable.
How could she accept the fact that the Flame Mirror that she had been protecting with all her heart was actually the evil thing that had silenced her entire family?
"I understand, I understand everything!" Ouyang Jue gently lifted her chin and stared at her," But, Rong 'er, you still have me!”
"You?" At this moment, Yu Rong's blank and empty eyes scanned his face, as if she was looking for something that could make her feel at ease and warm. "Do I really have you? Do you really exist?"
"Yes, of course it's true. Don't you believe me?"
"I really want to believe you, but you…won't you hurt me?”Yu Rong asked uneasily.
"Of course not!"
"You promise that no matter what happens, you will never hurt my heart?”She sought his assurance.
In this world, other than her master, he was the only person she could rely on. If even he betrayed her and hurt her, she didn't know who else in this world was worthy of her trust and reliance.
"Yes, I promise!"
Seeing his confident look, Yu Rong was like an ordinary girl. She immediately believed this man who held a lot of weight in her life. He could really make her rely on him. Thus, she lay in his arms in peace, listening to his steady and strong heartbeat…
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