The ancient martial arts master traveled through time

Chen Ying'er was filled with intense hatred and deep fear for Ruan Xiaojiu. She knew her father might not be able to truly avenge her, and after such humiliation, she was too ashamed to leave the valley. She locked herself in her room every day, almost cutting off contact with the outside world.

Although her father loved her, he valued the family's reputation more. She knew he wouldn't change his mind even if she tried to persuade him, so she let him do what he wanted. She decided to wait for two weeks. If her father returned safely, she might be able to live a peaceful and stable life. However, the possibility was slim. After all, the Witch Saint, feared even by Medicine King Valley, a saint who transcended all other powers, had easily fallen at Ruan Xiaojiu's hands. How could they, mere mortals, possibly stand against her?

If her father did not return, she knew she would face the ridicule and rejection of everyone, and her continued existence would lose its meaning. At this moment, she sat quietly in the room, gazing at the rising sun outside the window, recalling the glorious days of the past, as if they were just an illusory dream.

She had already prepared a highly toxic drug, and would never give those who wanted to take advantage of her misfortune any opportunity. If the situation became unfavorable, she would rather end her own life than endure further pain and torture and give others the opportunity to humiliate her.

Royal Palace:

The Valley Master sat on the dragon throne, staring at Ruan Xiaojiu who had just broken in with a gloomy expression. He gritted his teeth, as if he wanted to eat her alive.

"You little rascal, you're finally back! I thought you would be like a cowardly mouse, hiding forever and not daring to show up!" The master of Medicine King Valley showed sarcasm on his face, and did not hide his disgust and contempt for Ruan Xiaojiu.

Ruan Xiaojiu calmly entered the hall, her steps light and confident, radiating a languid yet noble aura. Her gaze pierced through the hall, silently assessing their strengths. "Wow, hundreds of masters gathered in this hall!" Such a magnificent lineup truly astonished Ruan Xiaojiu. However, despite their impressive abilities, she knew they were far inferior to her own.

"Why wouldn't I dare return? How could I even take you, a ragtag bunch, seriously?" Ruan Xiaojiu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful smile. She easily found Ruan Siqi in the crowd, sitting on the ground, looking rather disheveled. However, when Ruan Siqi saw Ruan Xiaojiu, a fiery light ignited in her eyes, tinged with a hint of worry.

After confirming that Ruan Siqi was alright, Ruan Xiaojiu finally felt relieved. She ignored the others and walked straight to an empty seat, sitting down casually. After all, she couldn't let others sit comfortably while she stood there like an idiot, right?

Yun Yizhou's eyes, which had been filled with lifelessness, suddenly brightened upon seeing Ruan Xiaojiu walk in. He was thrilled, even overwhelmed, because the prince he had been thinking about had finally returned, and he knew they were saved. However, when he saw that Ruan Xiaojiu didn't even glance at him, his eyes dimmed instantly, as if all the light had been lost. His mood plummeted, and the feeling of loss was indescribable.

On the other side, the moment Xiao Zeming saw Ruan Xiaojiu, he unconsciously clenched his fists, his heart beating violently like a drum, and he thought to himself: "She's finally back!"

Feng Liushang was also very happy when he saw Ruan Xiaojiu, and his heart, which had been hanging in the air, slowly settled down.

As for Wu Zhenkai, he'd been resentful of Ruan Xiaojiu for the past few days, especially since he'd been captured and brought to the Imperial Palace. He'd learned that the Medicine King Valley's leader had summoned so many martial arts masters and several clan elders to avenge her daughter, roiling the entire capital. He'd felt he wouldn't be able to escape unscathed this time. Therefore, when he met Ruan Xiaojiu, he felt she was a complete troublemaker, having led them into such a predicament. He was furious at the thought of a woman insisting on becoming a prince and keeping grown men like them in the palace as concubines.

Guan Qian'an didn't know what he was feeling at the moment. The reason he chose to stay with Ruan Xiaojiu was simply to find a more powerful backer. Only in this way could he ensure that he would no longer be at the mercy of others. But in the current situation, he didn't know whether his choice was right or wrong.

Han Yuchen is the youngest and the most unstable among these people. After being treated roughly in the past few days, he feels extremely aggrieved. He secretly resents Ruan Xiaojiu and believes that all these disasters were caused by her.

Ruan Guolong sat on the chair, opened his eyes slightly, glanced at Ruan Xiaojiu lightly, and then closed them again.

The master of Yaowang Valley narrowed his eyes. This guy is really arrogant. I don’t know if he is really capable or just pretending to be calm.