In order to survive, she forced herself to have a happy ending with the yandere villain.

Qiao Wanwan was shocked again, her mouth forming an "o" shape.

It turns out that this wasn't just a special ability she possessed, but a skill she inherited.

Qiao Qingfeng continued indignantly:

"Many people in the martial arts world have gone to great lengths to find her, some killing people, some stealing medicine. She clearly hasn't done anything wrong and often helps the people."

But people in the martial arts world really do want to get to the bottom of things. So, before I met her, she had been hiding and living a very difficult life.

Until I met her, I realized there was someone in this world I could love. For her, I ascended to the position of leader, and she, bearing her hidden identity, became my wife.

Qiao Qingfeng's face was all smiles when he talked about his wife.

"But shortly after she gave birth to you, she contracted an illness, and ironically, even her own blood couldn't save her. She eventually passed away from it. I loved her very much. I was heartbroken and devastated at that time. But I still had you. I believe that Zifu, in heaven, wouldn't want to see me so sad. So, I pulled myself together and raised you alone. Now, you're all I have left. You absolutely cannot get hurt, otherwise, how will I live?"

"Father... I know what to do. Don't worry, I won't do anything foolish."

Qiao Qingfeng gently stroked Qiao Wanwan's hair.

"Okay, my sweetie, get some rest. When you wake up, everything will be alright."

"Ah."

Qiao Wanwan obediently closed her eyes slowly…

I was hypnotizing myself in the same way.

All I need to do is sleep it off.

...

After waking up, Qiao Wanwan's mood calmed down considerably. However, she still wanted to go to Anqi City again to see with her own eyes what the Xie family was like now.

"Spring and Summer, come out with me."

"Yes."

Traveling in the fastest carriage, the journey took about ten days to reach Anqi City.

"Grumpy"

The carriage returned to the city gate of Anqi City, but it was no longer the Xie family guarding the gate, nor was it the same gatekeeper general from before.

Qiao Wanwan was curious and asked Chunxia to find out what was going on. She quickly learned some good news from the guards at the gate.

“Miss, the soldiers guarding the gate said they are newly dispatched soldiers from the imperial court. The previous gatekeeper, General Yang Feng, was dismissed from his post and barred from holding office because he instructed his subordinates to accept bribes and illegally collect hard-earned money from the people. He was also driven out of the town by the people.”

"I see. Let's continue."

"Okay, miss."

The carriage entered the street and soon came to a stop.

The coachman outside reminded them.

"Miss, we have arrived at the Xie residence."

We finally arrived at our destination.

Qiao Wanwan gripped the handkerchief tightly, her heart pounding. She knew she might see a bad outcome, but she was still terrified of the truth.

Chunxia went out first, opened the carriage curtain for her mistress, and helped Qiao Wanwan out of the carriage.

"Miss, please watch your step."

"crunch"

The embroidered shoes were moved out of the carriage and gently placed on the ground, whereupon a pause was made.

She looked at the Xie family mansion gate, now sealed off.

There were obvious signs that someone had thrown rotten vegetables and eggs in front of the door.

People passing by would still leave a few vegetable leaves on the gate, as if they all accepted that the Xie family were the culprits who had harmed them.

A mother with her child muttered a curse.

"Bah! The despicable Xie family has killed so many people in the martial world. Fortunately, Heaven has eyes and punished them all. Child, see this clearly. Never be like them in the future. Doing bad things will bring divine retribution."

"Yes, Mother, I understand."

"... "

How did the Xie family fall to such a state?

Qiao Wanwan didn't really feel much about what happened to the Xie family.

However, she felt that Xie Ze was deeply innocent.

She entered the Xie family without any choice and grew up being ruthlessly tormented by her father.

Now that I've finally grown up, my life has been ruined because of the Xie family.

Everyone felt sorry for him, and Xie Ze was the only one who could truly feel sorry for him.

He's lived such a difficult life, never once experiencing a good day...

Qiao Wanwan stared at the doorway from afar, her nose tingling, and her eyes began to redden slightly.

"Isn't this Wanwan?"

A familiar voice came from behind her, and Qiao Wanwan turned around.

Gu Chaomu looked at her with a mocking smile.

"Gu Chaomu!"

Knowing that the other party was in danger, Chunxia immediately stepped in front of her mistress to protect Qiao Wanwan.

"Don't be so wary of me. I have no interest in you right now, and I would never hurt you in public."

"A month has passed, why are you still here?"

Qiao Wanwan was slightly puzzled. Logically speaking, after a month, he should have returned to the martial arts world and continued to roam the world with other female protagonists.

"Of course it's because my followers are here."

"You mean the Qin family's daughter?"

"hehe."

Gu Chaomu crossed her arms and smiled smugly.

"Of course, my backup plan is not just the Qiao family. Even without you, I, Gu Chaomu, can still live a very comfortable life in this martial world."

"Oh, then I wish you all the best."

Qiao Wanwan wasn't very interested in his affairs.

The other party raised an eyebrow slightly and chuckled softly:

"You're actually being so easy to talk to? It seems something's happened to the Xie family, making you so obedient?"

“It’s none of his business, I’ve always been this way.”

"Haha, it doesn't matter if you don't admit it. Anyway, you won't get what you want in the future."

"Bah! Young Master Gu, what are you saying? What my young lady needs is none of your business. How dare you curse her like that? How vicious!"

"Humph."

Gu Chaomu didn't care at all when Chunxia scolded him.

He feels happy seeing Qiao Wanwan suffering.

Goodbye, Wanwan. I hope that when I see you next time, you won't be impressed by my abilities.

What?

Qiao Wanwan thought to herself:

Where did he get his confidence?

Oh, the confidence of the male protagonist's halo.

Tsk tsk, it's best we never see each other again.

Gu Chaomu waved and left, when suddenly another person appeared in front of her.

"Miss Qiao."

"!"

It turned out to be Butler Zhong Shi; he was actually alright.

Zhong Shiyi, dressed in ordinary clothes and indistinguishable from ordinary people, appeared at the entrance of the Xie residence, as if they had been waiting for her for a long time.

Zhong Shi smiled slightly, his face showing some bitterness.

"Miss Qiao, you're finally back."

"Steward Zhong, the Xie residence..."

Steward Zhong looked at the entrance of the Xie residence, lowered his eyes, and sighed with slight regret.

"Alas, the Xie family is gone. Before the master and young master had their accident, they dismissed all of us subordinates. Now everyone has gone back to their own homes and is living their own lives."

Qiao Wanwan nodded slightly. She could understand. It also meant that the Xie family, in the end, did not involve the lives of their subordinates, which showed they had some conscience.

Qiao Wanwan felt sad just thinking about someone's face, and asked him with a hint of urgency:

"Then...theirs..."

The woman pursed her red lips; she simply couldn't bring herself to say the word "grave."

He continued to ask:

Where are they now?

Zhong Shi understood her meaning and guided her without any concealment.

"Miss Qiao, please come with me."

"it is good."

Zhong Shi led Qiao Wanwan and Chunxia to a quiet mountaintop where two tombstones of different sizes were exposed, the soil of which was freshly turned over and dark brown.

The two tombstones did not bear any names, but that still tells a story.

Butler Zhong walked to the two tombstones, bowed, and introduced them to Qiao Wanwan:

"This large tombstone is for the master, and the one next to it... is for the young master. Because their reputation in the martial arts world is not very good, their names were not written on it, for fear that they would come and disturb the master and the young master."

"... "

Qiao Wanwan's eyes were bloodshot as she walked step by step toward the smaller tombstone, her steps heavy.

Looking at the blank tombstone on the marble, my mood began to sink.

She crouched down, her trembling hand gently stroking the stone tablet.

My fingertips only touched the icy cold air, devoid of any sign of life.