After traveling through time, the four best friends were all targeted by the boss

All the evidence was there, the Xiaoyao Sect was convicted and could never turn things around.

This incident caused a huge stir in the martial arts world. Originally, it only concerned the Wanxiang Tower and the Soul-Devouring Hall, but unexpectedly, the Qianji Sect and the Zhanyue Pavilion also got involved.

This is a declaration to those sects that are wavering in their views that the relationship between the four major families is no longer the same as before, and as long as there are people who do not know what is good for them, they will not spare any effort to eradicate them.

Because the matter concerned the reputation of Wanxiang Tower and Soul-Devouring Hall, a notice was specially posted at the execution ground.

But old man Han disappeared completely, and all the blame was borne by the Xiaoyao Sect.

The strange thing is that they drew a portrait of Old Han based on the descriptions of the three people. Except for the three Xiao siblings, no one had any impression of Old Han's face.

After the incident, Ban Meng, who was imprisoned by Yi Qing, died unexpectedly. There was no witness who could directly identify Yi An as being involved in the incident. No one in the Xiaoyao Sect had ever seen Yi An either. He was only related to Old Han, so the few of them had no way to capture him for the time being.

Three days after the Xiaoyao Sect incident—

These days, the four sisters had a lot of fun.

Tao Tao couldn't refuse Yi Qing's overly enthusiastic request, and Meng Yin was also very gossipy, so the four of them moved into Yi Qing's house this time.

Xiahou Yu and Pei Xuanxi also moved in, one solemnly said he wanted to practice with Yiqing, and the other said he wanted to teach Xu Zheng martial arts.

At night, it was quiet outside, with only occasional sounds of play coming from the courtyard.

Meng Yin and Xu Zheng were still fighting. Tao Tao was not paying attention to the medical book in front of her. She looked up at the sky and estimated the time.

"Taozi, what are you thinking about?" Xia Nian noticed her expression and asked.

"I'm thinking about Yiqing." Tao Tao lowered her eyes and unconsciously pinched her skirt with her hands.

It was the first time they heard her say so bluntly that she was thinking about a boy. The three of them looked at each other and then looked at her.

For a moment, the only sound in the yard was the chirping of cicadas.

"What... do you miss Master Yi?" Xia Nian was shocked and asked.

Tao Tao raised her head and looked at them calmly.

"I'm sorry, I've thought about it seriously, and I want to be with him."

When these words were spoken, Meng Yin and Xu Zheng's jaws dropped to the ground.

A second later, two sharp female voices came from the yard: "What!?"

Meng Yin looked at her in surprise: "Taozi you..."

Tao Tao smiled and said softly, "I think, I am so lucky to meet him, why can't I be with him? Even if I have to leave in the future, I still want to be with him and leave good memories with him. This is the first time I do something like this regardless of the consequences. Am I being willful?"

Meng Yin shook her head violently and held her hand: "No, Taozi, you are very brave. I know you have always been evasive about love. Now for Yiqing, you are ignoring the fact that we are leaving. You are really brave."

Tao Tao looked at her gratefully, with tears in her eyes.

Xu Zheng also said, "Oh, I told you that you don't need to think so much. We may not be dating when we go back anyway, so it's harmless to talk about it here. Besides, if you and Yiqing are dating and feel that it's not suitable, you may break up."

Xia Nian said: "A Zheng is right, it's not suitable to be together, just break up, I'm just afraid it will be awkward to get along with each other in the future."

Tao Tao shook her head slightly: "It's not about breaking up now, I just want to be with him."

When the three heard her say this, they said: Okay, Taozi is going to pass the love test.

Xia Nian also held her hand: "Okay, Taozi, don't say sorry, we support every decision you make. We are the ones who know you best, and you must have thought about it for a long time before deciding to do this."

Tao Tao nodded vigorously, tears rolling down from the corners of her eyes.

"I'm lost, Taozi, don't cry." Xu Zheng wiped away her tears.

Meng Yin asked: "Taozi, when are you going to tell Yiqing?"

Tao Tao stood up, her eyes determined: "I'll go find him now."

After saying that, she turned and walked out of the yard.

The three of them looked at each other and admired Taozi's courage in making this decision.

Meng Yin felt a little uncomfortable. She and Gu Ling hadn’t made things clear yet. If it were her, would she be as brave as Taozi?

She thought about it carefully and felt that she was not afraid of being with Gu Ling, but was afraid that she would not be able to bear leaving him in the future.

She closed her eyes, she really couldn't stand it.

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Tao Tao came to the door of Yiqing's study, raised her hand and was about to knock, but the door was opened from the inside.

She and Yiqing looked into each other's eyes, and Yiqing immediately noticed her slightly red eyes.

He frowned and reached out to stroke her cheek: "What's wrong? Did someone bully you?"

Tao Tao shook her head and looked at him with sincere and gentle eyes.

"Yiqing, I have something to tell you." she said.

Yiqing's heart trembled, realizing that she was going to give him an answer.

His voice was slightly hoarse, and his expression was a little nervous: "Do you want to say it here?"

Tao Tao looked up at the sky - a full moon surrounded by stars, as dazzling as a starry oil painting.

She shook her head: "The moonlight is so beautiful tonight, let's go look at the stars."

Yiqing nodded and agreed. He would never refuse Tao Tao's request.

He bent down and picked up Tao Tao, and the two flew to the roof.

Yiqing took Tao Tao to the top of a tall building.

He put Tao Tao down and wrapped his big hands around hers.

"A Tao, have you thought it through?" He looked at her hopefully, his eyes innocent and clear.

After the matter of Xiaoyao Sect was over, although he wanted to ask Tao Tao immediately, he thought she would be under pressure, so he waited for her patiently. He didn't expect Tao Tao to come to him so soon.

His heart was pounding, and he was both looking forward to and afraid of her answer.

What should he do if Tao Tao rejected him?

Yi Qing frowned slightly, Tao Tao reached out to smooth his brows and said softly, "Ah Qing, do men and women here get married right after they express their feelings to each other?"

Yi Qing nodded and shook his head: "It also depends on family background and family status." He immediately regretted it and quickly made up for it, "I don't need it! No one can control me!"

Tao Tao was amused by him and said, "Fool."

Yiqing's ears turned red, and he asked in a deep voice, "What does Ah Tao think? Do you want to marry me?"

His gaze was so affectionate that Tao Tao's heart seemed to be wrapped.

She said, "Ah Qing, in my hometown, there is a dating period before a man and a woman get married. During this period, our relationship is called boyfriend and girlfriend, and we can do many things together."

Yiqing tilted his head: "For example?"

Tao Tao thought for a moment and said, "For example, holding hands, hugging, etc."

Yiqing picked up their joined hands: "But we can also hold hands now."

"Silly, this is different." Tao Tao smiled with curved eyebrows and continued to explain: "After becoming boyfriend and girlfriend, we are the closest people to each other. If the two of us are not satisfied with each other at this stage or for other reasons, we can choose not to be together."

She paused, then continued: "If you are satisfied, you can get married and become husband and wife."

Yi Qing's eyes flickered slightly. Tao Tao told him this, did that mean she agreed to it?

"A Tao, what you mean is that we two should be boyfriend and girlfriend first, like the custom in your hometown, right?" He bowed his head and asked.

Tao Tao nodded: "Yes." She pulled her hands away and stroked Yiqing's cheeks with both hands, "Ah Qing, are you willing to be with me?"

Yiqing's face turned red instantly. He picked up Tao Tao and spun her around several times.

His clear laughter was heard in the middle of the night. Worried that Tao Tao would be scared, he stopped and hugged her tightly.

"Great!" He had never felt so happy before, like a flower that was about to wither, knowing that it could bloom forever.

"Atao, Atao, you will definitely be my wife!" He let go of Tao Tao slightly, lowered his head and placed it on her shoulder.

Tao Tao could clearly feel the joyful laughter coming from his throat, like that of a young animal.

She hugged Yiqing back and said, "You may be my only boyfriend in this life."

Yiqing raised his head, moved closer to her, and said with a little dissatisfaction: "Of course, how many more would Ah Tao want?"

After that, he said in a somewhat aggrieved voice: "Besides, I will only have Ah Tao as my wife in this life."

Tao Tao smiled, but felt bitter in her heart.

She also wanted to be Yiqing's wife, but...

But she didn't show it on her face. Yiqing was extremely happy and she didn't want to break the sweet and warm atmosphere between them.

Looking at Tao Tao's blushing cheeks and watery almond eyes, Yiqing once again hugged Tao Tao in his arms.

Tao Tao heard his words clearly: "A Tao, whether we get married or not, you are my Yi Qing's wife, forever."

She closed her eyes and tears quietly fell.