Reborn as a tree, the peerless god is obsessed

The surface of Lingquan Lake ripples, reflecting the azure sky and the white clouds. A pure ice lotus sways gracefully in the water, each petal like a carefully carved jade, glittering and translucent, emitting a faint spiritual aura.

Xue Yao walked lightly by the lake, her figure casting a long shadow on the lake, blending in with the surrounding natural scenery, as if she herself was a piece of scenery between Lingquan Lake and the bamboo forest.

She sat down on a leisure bench outside the bamboo forest, closed her eyes, and took a deep breath of the fresh air. Everything here made her feel peaceful and comfortable, as if all her worries and sorrows could be released here.

However, this tranquility did not last long.

Suddenly, a subtle fluctuation appeared in the air, like ripples on the water, gradually spreading out.

Xueyao opened her eyes, and her intuition told her that someone was coming.

She turned her head and saw a man in black clothes appear in her sight. His figure seemed to come from another world, with a mysterious and powerful aura.

The man wore a golden mask on his face, which shone brightly in the sunlight, as if it blended perfectly with his temperament.

He is tall and straight, and every step he takes carries an undeniable majesty.

Complex emotions suddenly surged in Xue Yao's heart. She recognized this man. He was none other than the mysterious man who had taken the Tianxuan Sword.

"Fairy Xueyao, we meet again." The man's voice was low and magnetic, with a hint of playfulness in his words.

Xue Yao frowned slightly. She was surprised and puzzled by the appearance of this man.

Ever since he first came to the Secret Garden to take the Tianxuan Sword, she had tried every possible way to restrict his entry. She had set up many kinds of barriers, but none seemed to be able to stop him.

This was his third time entering the Secret Garden.

"You?" There was a hint of doubt and dissatisfaction in Xueyao's voice. She didn't understand why this man could enter the secret garden so easily.

The man seemed to see through her thoughts. A hint of teasing flashed in his eyes, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"What? Fairy Xueyao doesn't welcome me?" There was a hint of provocation in his voice.

Xue Yao frowned slightly, and suddenly, she made up her mind and asked directly what was on her mind.

"Is it Bai Yichen?" There was a hint of expectation and uncertainty in her voice.

After asking the question, she stared into the man's eyes. As expected, she couldn't find any useful information from his eyes.

Hearing this, the man's heart moved slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and his face remained calm.

His eyes were deep, as if he could see through everything. His voice was calm and mysterious. "What do you think? If I say yes, it's yes. If I say no, it's no."

More doubts arose in Xueyao's heart. She didn't understand why this man was always so mysterious.

She stood up, her eyes fixed on the man, trying to find the answer from his eyes. However, the man's eyes were still like a bottomless pool, making it impossible to peek into them.

"Who are you?" There was a hint of determination in Xueyao's voice. She needed an answer.

The man didn't answer directly. He slowly walked towards Xue Yao, each step carrying an invisible pressure. A complex light flashed in his eyes, as if he was making some kind of decision.

"Fairy Xueyao, do you really want to know who I am?" There was a hint of temptation in his voice, and also a hint of expectation.

Xue Yao curled the corners of her lips slightly. Of course, she wanted to uncover the true identity of this man and wanted to know who this man was who could enter and leave the secret garden freely, but would he tell her?

Want to tease her, right? Then she caught it.

She nodded, her eyes full of determination.

A mysterious smile curled the corners of the man's mouth, and he took two steps forward. Beneath the golden mask that half covered his face, his deep eyes held an indescribable charm. He looked at Xue Yao, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.

"Fairy Xueyao, are you really ready?" There was a hint of challenge in his voice.

Xueyao didn't believe in evil. He would tell her that there really was something fishy going on. She nodded calmly, indicating that she was ready.

A flicker of admiration flashed in the man's eyes. He slowly extended his hand, and a sword emitting a faint glow suddenly appeared in his hand. The sword had a slender blade, and a dazzling gem was inlaid on the hilt, emitting a mysterious power.

"This sword is named Tianxuan. I took it from the secret garden." There was a hint of pride in the man's voice.

A flash of surprise crossed Xueyao's eyes. She recognized the sword. It was the Tianxuan Sword she had always wanted to protect. A hint of caution flashed across her eyes. She didn't understand why this man had brought the sword here.

"What do you want to do?" Xueyao's voice was filled with a hint of vigilance.

The man smiled slightly, a deep glint flashing in his eyes. "Fairy Xueyao, don't you want to know who I am?" His voice was filled with temptation.

"So what?" There was a hint of doubt in her eyes. She didn't understand the man's true intention.

The man slowly drew his sword, his eyes filled with an indescribable anticipation. "Fairy Xueyao, come on, reveal the secret yourself."

As he said this, he drew his sword towards Xue Yao without hesitation.

Xue Yao instinctively summoned the Ice Soul Sword, and the two of them instantly engaged in a battle.

The two men's swordsmanship was extremely fast. For a moment, only light and shadows could be seen interweaving, and the sound of breaking through the air could be seen one after another.

Xue Yao was filled with doubts. What was the purpose of the person before her? Was he simply using this method to reveal his identity? The cold light of the Bingpo Sword grew stronger. She cried out, and her swordsmanship suddenly became fiercer.

The man remained calm and skillfully resolved Xue Yao's attacks.

Suddenly, he twisted his wrist, and a beam of light shot out from the hilt of the Tianxuan Sword, shooting straight towards Xueyao. Xueyao couldn't dodge it, and the moment the light touched her forehead, it turned into a memory that flooded into her mind.

There was a flash of light from the cinnabar plum blossom on her forehead.

Xue Yao's eyes widened. The swordsmanship of the man before her was so familiar. Could it be an old friend from years ago? He had the aura of Bai Yichen, but he wasn't Bai Yichen. Who could he be?

There must be no grudges or entanglements between you and her in your previous life, so now that you see her again you just want to renew your old relationship, right?

The two fought fiercely. Xue Yao tried to remove his mask several times, but he easily avoided her.

Xue Yao grew increasingly frightened as the fight went on. This battle felt familiar, as if it had happened long, long ago. The person also seemed an old friend, yet she felt as if she had never seen him before.

Just when Xueyao was distracted, the man saw the opportunity and used the hilt of his sword to knock Xueyao's Ice Soul Sword away. Xueyao's eyes widened, thinking that the man was going to take the opportunity to hurt her, but he only reached out and gently grasped her sword wrist.

"Xueyao, look at me." The man whispered, reaching out to take off the mask.

Xueyao was momentarily stunned. Just like that? Wasn't she supposed to uncover the secret herself?

However, just as she was about to take off the mask, the man suddenly disappeared.