Severing ties with family to marry the young marshal, his whole family chases me to the crematorium.

The already narrow sleeper berth felt even more cramped after Si Jingnian lay down, and Shen Qingyao was pressed firmly against the wall.

Si Jingnian's uniquely masculine, cool aura entered Shen Qingyao's nostrils, causing her cheeks to inexplicably flush.

Realizing her lapse in composure, Shen Qingyao quickly turned to the side to cover her flushed cheeks.

Si Jingnian didn't expect that his actions were faster than his thoughts. Before he could even figure out if it was appropriate, his body had already lay down next to Shen Qingyao.

It wasn't until he lay down that he realized something was wrong. What if Shen Qingyao thought he was a promiscuous woman taking advantage of others?

"Thank you...thank you."

The fragrance of Shen Qingyao's hair filled Si Jingnian's nostrils, causing his Adam's apple to bob and his breathing to become somewhat unnatural.

At this moment, Shen Qingyao, blushing and burying her face in the pillow, also had her brain freeze, her mind completely blank.

"No...you're welcome."

The atmosphere suddenly became ambiguous and strange, and the two of them remained silent, their faces flushed.

Fortunately, the slight tremors of the train helped both of them fall asleep quickly; otherwise, it's hard to say how long this strange atmosphere would have lasted.

When the train arrived in Lingzhou City, Mu Qingya lingered and was reluctant to get off.

Upon seeing this, Shen Qingyao immediately drew a very complicated talisman and then chanted incantations.

"Covered by the netherworld, like a shadow, moving stealthily and without form, never revealing its true body, so be it!"

The talisman suddenly burst into flames in front of Mu Qingya, and before she could react, Shen Qingyao slammed the burning talisman onto her head.

Soon, Mu Qingya's figure began to change, and her face had completely changed.

Si Jingnian watched in shock as Mu Qingya transformed into a completely unfamiliar figure, his eyes widening in disbelief.

He knew Shen Qingyao was very capable, but he never expected that she could even change a person's appearance.

"Ah Yao, is this something called the art of disguise?"

Even the usually composed Si Jingnian was filled with curiosity, his usually cool eyes sparkling with surprise.

"No, this is called being misled by a ghost. Her appearance has not actually changed at all; it's just that others see a different look."

"Her appearance at this moment is different in everyone's eyes, because the eyes cannot see her face clearly, but the mind will automatically imagine a face superimposed on her body."

"Oh, by the way, Marshal Si, what does she look like in your eyes?"

Shen Qingyao teased him with a smile, raising an eyebrow as she looked at Si Jingnian. Her playful demeanor made Si Jingnian slightly lose his composure.

Realizing Shen Qingyao's teasing, Si Jingnian smiled helplessly.

"Ordinary appearance, you wouldn't recognize it if you threw it into a crowd."

Si Jingnian's tone was calm and even, and Shen Qingyao pouted, somewhat bored.

As they got off the bus, the men who had confronted Shen Qingyao earlier followed them from a distance. Mu Qingya nervously clung tightly to Shen Qingyao's arm.

Shen Qingyao tried several times to break free from Mu Qingya's grasp, but failed, and her face immediately showed some annoyance.

"Don't worry! They won't recognize you. If you keep clinging to me, I'll hand you over to them."

Upon hearing this, Mu Qingya's face turned pale, and even though she was unwilling, she could only reluctantly let go of Shen Qingyao's hand.

"Master, you said you would take me with you, you can't abandon me. I beg you, if you help me, from now on I... I will be your follower."

Only Shen Qingyao could see Mu Qingya's miserable face at this moment, and she couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

"What use would I have for a pampered young lady like you who never lifts a finger? You can't fight, you can't serve anyone, you can't lift anything, and I'd have to spend money to support you."

Shen Qingyao's disdain made Mu Qingya's face turn increasingly red, and she finally lowered her head in great embarrassment.

"I can learn..."

"Forget it! You have your own path and mission, and you should do what you are supposed to do."

Mu Qingya looked puzzled. She wanted to ask Shen Qingyao what she meant, but Shen Qingyao refused to answer.

As they exited the train station, the men walked past Shen Qingyao and her group from a distance, their gazes occasionally drifting over to them.

When they saw that Shen Qingyao was accompanied only by two completely unfamiliar men and women, their faces were filled with disappointment and panic.

When Mu Qingya saw them looking over, her palms were sweating with nervousness. She only breathed a sigh of relief when they left with disappointed expressions.

"Master, they...they really didn't recognize me! You're amazing! I...I can become your disciple?"

At this moment, Mu Qingya's eyes were filled with twinkling stars as she looked at Shen Qingyao, clearly showing the expression of a little fangirl.

"no!"

"Why? I can endure hardship, I will study hard."

"Because your destiny is not suited to learning these things, as I said, you have your own path to walk."

Shen Qingyao's words instantly dampened Mu Qingya's spirits, her small face filled with unhappiness.

"Mu Qingya, everyone has their own mission, and your mission is not here, do you understand?"

Shen Qingyao sighed helplessly. Her words aroused Mu Qingya's curiosity again.

"Then what is my mission?"

You'll find out when the time comes.

Shen Qingyao didn't say much, and Mu Qingya, seeing that she wouldn't explain herself, didn't press further.

……

Lingzhou City is located in the north, and the temperature here is hotter than in the south city. Even in October, it is still scorching hot.

In this life and the next, Shen Qingyao returned to her familiar city for the first time, and a long-lost sense of joy filled her entire being.

In her previous life, she suffered countless grievances in the Shen family and wanted to return many times, but in the end, she had to shelve her plans for various reasons. She died without ever being able to return here.

Now that she has been given a second chance at life, she has finally returned to this place. She will soon be able to see her beloved master and fellow disciples again, and she cannot contain her excitement.

As soon as they came out of the train station, Si Jingnian noticed a change in Shen Qingyao's mood. She became more lively, and the repression she had been feeling seemed to have vanished.

"Is this where you grew up?"

"Of course not. I grew up in the mountains, and my master would occasionally bring me here to buy things."

Shen Qingyao always had a genuine smile on her face, and her big eyes were crinkled with laughter.

Si Jingnian's gaze remained fixed on Shen Qingyao, and seeing her so happy, he couldn't help but smile a little more.

Mu Qingya followed behind the two listlessly, showing no interest in anything around her, but occasionally glancing around warily.