Grandpa, times have changed.

Ning Ruo has always been the type to say what she thinks.

"..."

Xu Xing remained silent for a while, swallowed the fruit in his mouth, and slowly spoke.

"Some things are actually..."

But Ning Ruo interrupted him before he could finish his sentence.

“I know,” she said with a smile.

“I’ve waited all these years, so waiting a few more years won’t hurt.”

"Time doesn't mean much to us anyway."

In those years when everyone told her to 'put the bigger picture first,' it was Brother Xu who bore the consequences for her.

It was only after that she realized that when someone tells you to prioritize the big picture, you are often the one who pays the price.

How could she not like it?

“You know, Brother Xu, sometimes I really think you’re quite contradictory,” Ning Ruo continued.

"Huh?" Xu Xing was a little confused. "What do you mean?"

"When you saved me back then, you told me to live for myself, saying that I owed no one anything."

"Hmm... is there any connection between these two?"

"But over the years, how many times have you actually lived for yourself?"

"..." Xu Xing was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and smiled, "It's different. Your fate was predetermined from birth. After you escaped back then, you didn't owe anyone anything."

In some ways, Ning Ruo's situation back then was actually quite similar to that of Mei Zu.

The difference is that her ultimate fate was decided before she was even born.

Even after she grew up, she accepted the final fate that the people of the city had decided for her.

After all, the overall situation must be taken into account.

“But I am different. Along the way, I have let down many people, and I have failed to meet the expectations of too many people who trusted me.”

Upon arriving in the Tai Xuan Realm, he suffered much malice from the world and struggled to survive.

But it was precisely when he was struggling on the edge of life and death every day that many people showed him kindness and trust.

Like her senior sister, master, Hongzun and Yuanjun's father...

However, he never responded to his master's expectations, nor did he have time to repay the kindness of Hongzun and Yuanjun's father.

Many things are beyond repair.

He felt guilty about all of this.

But all we can do is gradually change this world, making it like them, like the world we envision.

"It sounds a bit pretentious," Xu Xing said with a self-deprecating laugh. "That's why I don't usually like to talk about these things."

Many people may think that everything he has done from the beginning to the present is due to noble reasons such as 'caring for all living beings'.

In reality, the reason he has come to this point is simply because he 'can't stand' what others think and wants to meet the expectations of some people.

"So... is this an 'unusual' time?"

Xu Xing: "..."

You're focusing on the wrong thing.

“I’m glad Brother Xu told me all this.”

Ning Ruo stood up, walked up to Xu Xing, and stared intently at him.

"No matter what they think, once everything settles down and I make my choice, I will accept whatever the outcome may be."

At this point, a smile returned to her face.

Even if it's 'I want it all'.

Xu Xing's face stiffened.

Looking into her clear, bright eyes, I finally couldn't help but ask:
"You...don't mind?"

"I do mind," Ning Ruo replied without hesitation.

Although she minded, she accepted it.

……

……

On the other side, the Sword Sect.

Outer gate.

The sky was bright.

Inside the Autumn Garden of the 'Four Seasons' scenic spot,

The withered yellow leaves had formed a thick layer, even covering the benches along the roadside.

Only a few withered leaves remained on the branches of the trees on both sides.

It was early autumn, a time that perfectly matched the atmosphere of the garden. As a result, many disciples of the Sword Sect who had mastered the "Four Seasons Flowing Sword Manual" came here to experience its essence and further enhance their mastery of the manual.

In a corner of the garden, a tall girl dressed in black outfit from the Sword-Wielding Hall, with a sword resting on her knees, was sitting on a bench.

She has delicate, well-defined features, and her hair is simply tied into a high ponytail.

A black headband was tied around her forehead, which made her delicate skin appear even whiter, and her eyes were bright and full of energy.

Ye Zhiwei.

Ye Zhiwei's younger sister, one of the key disciples being trained by the Sword Sect's Sword Hall, and also Zhao Ruoming's online love interest.

Because of her outstanding appearance and temperament, many people around her secretly looked at her.

Some of them knew the inside story and recognized her identity, and they were all shocked.

After all, there have been rumors that the current acting head of the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, also known as the legendary Hidden Edge Sword Master, is preparing to take Ye Zhiwei as his disciple!
That's the Master of the Cave True Sword!
The fact that this rumor could circulate within the Sword Sect itself indicates that it has a certain degree of authenticity.

A moment later, Ye Zhiwei raised her head.

But then a leisurely figure sat atop a cyan-gold longsword, swaying as it approached.

He stood up and smiled:

"Sister Jiuyu".

Not bad!

The person who came was Chi Jiuyu.

She lightly leaped down, and the long sword circled around 'Autumn Scenery Garden' before landing in her hand and disappearing as a streak of green light.

"Long time no see, Little Ye!"

After a month of recuperation, and with the daily consumption of the pills sent to her by Ye Zhiwei, Chi Jiuyu successfully recovered and was fully healed.

His eyes swept around. Those who had been secretly glancing in their direction immediately looked away and looked elsewhere.

Take a look!

This is the formidable reputation of the Nine Fishermen Ancestor!
"I heard that Sister Jiu Yu received a Red Blade Medal?"

Before Chi Jiuyu could even begin to subtly hint at her point, Ye Zhiwei spoke directly.

"Ah? You know?"

"Yes, my sister has already told me."

Actually, Ye Zhiwei was telling her to be careful, since she was absent from the last mission, and given Chi Jiuyu's personality, she would definitely try to smugly provoke her again.

She was told not to respond to Chi Jiuyu's remarks or mention anything about the 'medal'.

but……

As the saying goes, "When the younger sister is away from home, she may not obey the older sister's orders."
"Over the years, it seems like very few people in the entire Sword Sect have received this kind of honor at Sister Jiu Yu's age, right?"

She not only wants to mention it, but she wants to mention it more often.

Compared to those deep and calculating high-level cultivators, she preferred to spend more time with people like Sister Jiu Yu.

"There are still a few." Chi Jiuyu pretended to think for a while, then suddenly realized, "Nineteen, yes, yes! There are nineteen others besides me!"

Hey~
Little Ye is the one who knows how to talk; as her older sister, she always pours cold water on her!

"That's amazing..." Ye Zhiwei said enviously.

That statement was made in good faith.

Although Chi Jiuyu loves to show off in front of others and constantly boasts that he is the next sect leader.

But she is indeed very capable. Every time she 'shows off her skills in front of others,' it's because she's really good at it, and no one in the entire Sword Sect can refute that.

"Sigh! I was bedridden for a whole month because of this medal." Chi Jiuyu sighed. "If it weren't for the pills your sister made for me, I probably would have had to stay in bed for another month."

To be honest, although the pills Xiao Ye sent her were a bit bitter, their effects were truly undeniable!

That idiot Dan Ding Ge even said that conventional treatment would take almost two months!

Pooh!
Once she becomes the sect leader, she will definitely lead the Pill Cauldron Pavilion to catch up...

wrong!

It surpasses Jishi Valley!

"By the way, isn't your sister in seclusion? When will she come out?" Chi Jiuyu asked.

She had already gotten information out of Xiao Xuanxuan; the bitterness of the pill could be removed, and the bitterness was just for the purpose of tormenting her.

After a month of recuperation, she has gained new insights into the 'Sword of Annihilation' and is no longer left half-dead after a single strike, unlike before.

The Nine Fishermen Ancestor has mastered the divine skill!

Xiao Ye has been so 'good' to her, how could she not 'repay' him!

o(*￣▽￣*)ブ!
"I don't know." Ye Zhiwei shook her head gently. "The pills that my sister is researching this time are very complicated, and I'm afraid it won't be finished in a short time."

"That's it..."

It's a bit of a pity about Chi Jiuyu.

It seems we can only leave this opportunity to Xiao Zhao.

Last time I saw her looking distraught, with a mixture of resentment and envy, I'm afraid she's been holding onto this resentment for a while now.

Ah!
I'll ask when I get back!

After lying in bed for a month, she felt like her 'sword bones' were about to rust!
……

……

Evening, in front of the Sword Master's Hall of the Sword Sect.

Zhang Yunlu stood in the afterglow of the setting sun, looking at the storage ring in her hand, lost in thought.

She had just been sent by Bie Xuening to pick up Xu Xing, and this was given to her by Xu Xing.

Sensing the spirit stones piled up like a small mountain, and the four boxes of Mystic Candle Fruit...

But I only stood at the door for a while.
now!

Zhang Yunlu finally understood why her senior sister Chi had such a regretful expression when she heard that her martial uncle had gone to various immortal sects.

'My uncle is really generous...'

Just as she was feeling sentimental.

"Oh? You bought a new storage ring."

Look up.

The person who came was Chi Jiuyu, who had just returned from a stroll wearing the Third Class Red Vanguard Medal and was in high spirits.

"This style is a bit outdated. Where did you buy it?"

"No." Zhang Yunlu took out two boxes of Xuanzhu Fruit and handed them over. "These were just given to me by my martial uncle."

When her uncle gave her the storage ring, he told her to keep the spirit stones and give two boxes of Xuanzhu Fruit to her senior sister.

"Ok?"

Chi Jiuyu subconsciously reached out and took it, then looked down at the Xuanzhu Fruit inside, which emitted a faint, hazy light.
For a moment, I didn't react.

"Uncle Master?"

“Yes,” Zhang Yunlu explained, “Didn’t Master just ask us in the group chat if we had time?”

Chi Jiuyu: "..."

Yes, that's true.

She was thinking of going out to show off to Xiao Ye, so she said she had something to do and didn't mention her master...

"So when Master asked us if we had time, it was actually so that I could go pick up my uncle?"

"To be precise, it's to 'welcome' my senior uncle. Just stand at the door for a while."

"So this storage ring of yours..."

"Given by my martial uncle."

It was given to me by my martial uncle...

Martial Uncle gave...

"There are still quite a few spirit stones inside, after that I..."

“No! Keep it for yourself!” Chi Jiuyu immediately said.

Senior sister wants junior sister's spirit stones...

What a shame!
Ahhhhh!
She inwardly groaned with regret, feeling extremely annoyed and filled with remorse for not asking more questions back then.

After all, you can show off anytime, but your martial uncle giving out red envelopes isn't something that happens every day! (End of Chapter)