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Chapter 1

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:37:35 +0000

Chapter 1#

Clouds Part, the Moon Appears#

Author’s note:

Melodrama unleashed, chasing a wife through hellfire.

Please read the synopsis carefully. If it makes you uncomfortable, don’t continue.

Also, thank you to all the readers who speculated wildly about my plot and settings — and thank you for your tireless one-star reviews and negative scores.

When Xiao Man raised his head, the moon had just risen above the clouds, spilling its bright radiance across the mountain wilderness.

Chapter 2

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:37:35 +0000

Chapter 2#

The Moon Reaches Its Zenith#

Deep in the night, Snow-Intent Peak lay utterly still. After Xiao Man left, even the birds hidden among the trees fell silent.

Moonlight fell through the high windows. A wind that seemed to come from nowhere drifted into the Hall of the Dao and stirred the flowering branches beyond the corridor. A cool, delicate fragrance seeped through the tightly shut doors and touched the cheek of the one within, deep in seclusion.

Chapter 3

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:37:35 +0000

Chapter 3#

First Steps in the Way of Seals#

Yan Wushu’s only reply was “rest well.” Xiao Man said nothing more. He sat on the couch and watched Yan Wushu walk out and pull the door shut behind him.

What he wanted was not an answer from Yan Wushu. Their bond as cultivation partners did not cease to exist simply because no binding ceremony was held, no proclamation made to the world.

Chapter 4

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:20:34 +0000

Chapter 4#

A Bountiful Harvest#

On Gushan’s main peak, Míngguāng Peak — mist soft and tranquil, clouds still and quiet — the sect’s guardian divine sword stood towering here, its presence stern and formidable.

Beyond the divine sword, outside the main hall, beneath an ancient tree so vast it would take several people with linked hands to encircle its trunk, Yan Wushu tapped the stone table with one finger and said: “‘Some stars will deviate from their original paths’ — those were Mist Island’s exact words.”

Chapter 5

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:20:34 +0000

Chapter 5#

A Glimmer in Clear Eyes#

Xiao Man gestured to Rong Yuan to wait under the tree and walked over to him. “What are you here for?”

Rong Yuan was carrying a food box, its surface engraved with seal markings to keep the contents warm. He lifted the lid, took out a medicine bowl and a small vial, and held them out to Xiao Man. “The Peak Master asked me to bring you these.”

Chapter 6

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:20:34 +0000

Chapter 6#

Destined by Heaven#

Faint spiritual energy fluorescence seeped from Yan Wushu’s fingertips, dancing and swirling as it dissipated into the burning twilight.

The setting sun was sinking inch by inch into the western mountains, tired birds returned to the forest, and the mountain wind grew stronger.

Xiao Man lay back in the rocking chair. Yan Wushu leaned forward, meeting those pitch-black eyes, and smiled: “I asked you before, but you said you had no interest in learning the sword. Now you’ve suddenly changed your attitude, so I’m very curious.”

Chapter 7

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:20:34 +0000

Chapter 7#

Knowing Oneself and Knowing One’s Enemy#

Wei Chuyun shook his robes and sat down, placing his scrolls and ink on the desk, saying: “The birds and beasts on Baihua Peak are not very likeable; that sparrow just now was indeed unusual towards you.”

The person’s tone seemed like casual chat, though slightly stiff. Xiao Man didn’t notice much; he had never chatted with someone he wasn’t familiar with, especially since this topic involved his own background secrets, so he remained silent, put the spiritual fruit brought by the sparrow into his storage ring, and quietly moved a bit towards the window side.

Chapter 8

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:20:34 +0000

Chapter 8#

All of a Sudden#

Yan Wushu said he had been here for a long time, which Xiao Man found very strange. Yan Wushu had no real friendship with Baihua Peak; in the hundred years of his previous life, he had never set foot here except when absolutely necessary.

However, based on Xiao Man’s understanding of Yan Wushu, he was someone with a heavy sense of curiosity and playfulness. Could it be that because he had run to Baihua Peak to practice for two consecutive days, Yan Wushu had followed and become interested?

Chapter 9

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:20:34 +0000

Chapter 9#

Like Demon, Like Buddha#

At Gushan’s main peak, Mingguang Peak, sunlight spilled through the forest. The sect’s divine sword stood atop the mountain, with the majestic Dao Hall behind it. Yan Wushu followed the Sect Leader’s flying sword into the hall, seeing that except for Tingyun Peak, all peak masters were present.

Shen Yiru sat on the highest seat of the Sect Leader, uncharacteristically maintaining a proper posture, one hand supporting his chin, the other tapping lightly on the armrest, his eyes downcast, his brows furrowed. The other peak masters sat in chairs arranged in two rows, and Yuan Qu, as an elder of Mingguang Peak, stood behind Shen Yiru.

Chapter 10

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:20:34 +0000

Chapter 10#

Half the Lake Shimmering#

The single motion of “grabbing” exhausted all of Xiao Man’s strength. His fingers loosened, and his wrist brushed against the back of Rong Yuan’s hand as it fell, his whole body toppling forward. Rong Yuan’s eyes widened, and he scrambled to catch him, but he couldn’t manage as Xiao Man was tall and he himself was too small. With a muffled thud, both of them fell onto the grass.

Chapter 11

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:20:34 +0000

Chapter 11#

Searching for Stones on the Lakeshore#

Last time Xiao Man came to Xingyun Peak, he talked with Tan Wenzhou at the stone table outside the hall. This time, the Daoist boy welcomed Xiao Man directly into the hall, served a cup of hot tea, and respectfully addressed him as “Your Highness”:

“My Peak Master is still handling some matters. Please wait here for a moment, Your Highness. If there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to ask.”

Chapter 12

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:20:34 +0000

Chapter 12#

Who Brews the Tea (Part 1)#

The moon of the autumn night was cold and white, and the person standing beneath it was indifferent. Those eyes, pitch-black like ink, reflected a sliver of cold moonlight, as clear as the water in a freezing lake. They seemed to hold many emotions, yet appeared rippleless.

Such a gaze did not linger on Yan Wushu for long. In the blink of an eye, it swept past his sword and looked toward Tan Wenzhou.

Chapter 13

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:20:34 +0000

Chapter 13#

Who Brews the Tea (Part 2)#

Xiao Man walked into this Dao Hall that he had visited countless times.

Every place looked no different from his memory: the rockeries and strange stones were shrouded in the night, wisteria hung low like a waterfall on the west side of the courtyard, and the bamboo rocking chair lay on the porch, unoccupied, swaying by itself in the wind, looking somewhat lonely.

Chapter 14

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:08:26 +0000

Chapter 14#

Autumn Deepens#

The world divides cultivation realms into five major tiers, each further divided into three minor stages. The higher one goes, the greater the changes brought about by promotion or breakthrough. Currently, Xiao Man was only in the Baoxu Realm, the lowest tier. The changes brought by his advancement were subtle. Coupled with the fact that his entire mind and soul had been focused on the Buddhist shrine earlier, he hadn’t noticed the change in his own cultivation for a moment.

Chapter 15

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:08:26 +0000

Chapter 15#

Petty Tricks#

Surnamed Meng, a woman, and set to become an elder of a certain peak after her realm breakthrough.

In his previous life at the Qiyinchu of Xueyi Peak, among those who had come with the Gushan Sword Array to demand the Primordial Dan from Xiao Man, there had been a female elder surnamed Meng.

That Elder Meng was even the first to strike at him.

Her appearance surfaced in Xiao Man’s mind. He lowered his eyes and slowly flipped a page of the notebook.

Chapter 16

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:08:26 +0000

Chapter 16#

Sumeru Divine Deer#

This wasn’t the first time Yan Wushu had appeared silently nearby. Speaking of which, Xiao Man was almost used to this behavior of his, and thus used to ignoring it. He retracted his gaze and nodded to Wei Chuyun.

Yan Wushu witnessed the entire process of Xiao Man going from seeing him to pretending not to see him. Raising an eyebrow, he stopped concealing his aura, folded his fan, and walked over from beneath the tree.

Chapter 17

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:32:00 +0000

Chapter 17#

Widely Acclaimed#

That Buddhist shrine had been brought back by Lin Wu, and the story of it being entrusted by a dying person of the Chan Sect was also told by him. Gushan had not asked him for proof, nor had Lin Wu offered any.

Xiao Man had no right to question Lin Wu about anything. With his current realm and cultivation, he couldn’t even investigate the matter. Saying more would seem like sowing discord, and he was even more unwilling to talk much with Yan Wushu. His thoughts whirled as he said softly:

Chapter 18

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:08:26 +0000

Chapter 18#

Unheard Of#

The tasks prepared by Baihua Peak for this training were varied and diverse, ranging from large-scale missions like fighting demonic beasts and rescuing villages, to smaller ones like refining elixirs and delivering messages. There were even puzzles and investigative cases, and the difficulty of the task received depended entirely on one’s luck.

Many teams received their mission scrolls, discussing them animatedly. Xiao Man took the one from Qu Hanxing’s hand, unfolded it under the gaze of the three, and spread it on the table.

Chapter 19

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:08:26 +0000

Chapter 19#

The Bustle of the Mortal World#

“Although this is a travelogue, it mentions the ‘Unheard Bell’ magical artifact, and naturally, it also mentions Yuntai Town.”

The early morning at Baihua Peak was unusually lively. Disciples were running around in their dormitories, calling out to their companions to prepare the things they needed for their journey. Golden autumn leaves were piled up, staining the mountain path paved with blue stone. Sunlight poured down through the gaps between the tree branches, casting mottled shadows on the ground.

Chapter 20

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:50 +0000

Chapter 20#

Full of Fortune#

Yan Wushu swiftly dodged to the side, his face expressionless, or rather, filled with disdain for Yuan Qu.

Yuan Qu didn’t care about his disdain. Even though this elder from Gushan’s main peak was choking and coughing, he couldn’t help but laugh. He propped himself up with one hand on the table, the other clutching his stomach, struggling to straighten up. He stared intently at Yan Wushu and said, “Willow-leaf eyebrows, a melon-seed face, and almond eyes… cough, cough! Lord Lingguang, none of these match!”

Chapter 21

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:50 +0000

Chapter 21#

The World’s Number One#

Xiao Man frowned without speaking, his cheeks slightly puffed out as he slowly and carefully chewed.

This was a shrimp and pork dumpling, fragrant and smooth in taste, but there was a thin, round, hard object inside. It couldn’t withstand a phoenix’s bite, and he almost chipped a tooth.

He spat it out onto the table and, upon closer inspection, saw it was a copper coin.

Chapter 22

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:50 +0000

Chapter 22#

Famous Flowers Overthrow Kingdoms#

Xiao Man didn’t think there was anything wrong with his behavior, but seeing the girl’s strong reaction, he stepped back slightly. Still holding the portrait, he waited for her expression to soften before asking again, “Has the lady ever seen this object?”

The girl put her hands back on her hips, glanced at Xiao Man’s drawing, then looked up and retorted, “Is this what you’re looking for? Even if I’ve seen it, why should I tell you?”

Chapter 23

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:50 +0000

Chapter 23#

A Moment of Time#

“They should have found that little girl on Tiger Drum Mountain by now.”

Ten miles west of Yuntai Town, in a long-uninhabited farmhouse courtyard, an old Taoist pulled a roast chicken wrapped in oil paper from his robe. He opened it, tore off a leg, and spoke to another person in the yard while eating.

The other person was as thin as a monkey, sitting on a mostly collapsed courtyard wall, stretching his legs and yawning. He said, “We’ve already thought of a solution for them. Next, we just wait for them to bring out the bell.”

Chapter 24

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:50 +0000

Chapter 24#

Flowers Bloom in the Desolate Summer#

The “Skinny Monkey” curled up on the ground, painfully clutching the bloody wound on his abdomen. His teeth chattered, and cold sweat poured down like rain. He was so pained that he didn’t even have the strength to cry out, let alone answer questions.

The remaining two had the intention to flee the moment the Skinny Monkey fell, but they only had the heart for it. They were fixed in place by an invisible force, unable even to turn around—and were then violently yanked, crashing into a pile with the Skinny Monkey.

Chapter 25

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:50 +0000

Chapter 25#

Threading the Needle#

Only after going upstairs did they realize that Shi Tang’s seemingly light bundle was actually a magical artifact. While slightly inferior to a Qiankun Ring, it had the advantage of being usable by ordinary people.

She brought at least thirty sets of skirts and dresses, ranging from simple silk skirts of humble families to complex and elegant palace attire, and even costumes from the Western Regions and Southern Borders. There were all styles and colors; opening a shop with them wouldn’t be a problem.

Chapter 26

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:50 +0000

Chapter 26#

Low Swirl and Return#

Yan Wushu fell from the second floor of the inn without making a sound; Xiao Man guessed the fellow had flown away on the wind. He turned back from the window just as Qu Hanxing pushed the door open and entered. Upon looking up, the concern in Qu’s eyes turned into a look of amazement.

Xiao Man’s white skirt trailed on the floor, his dark hair cascading down like a waterfall. His face was clean and simple, but his features possessed a natural, pure beauty. The wind came from outside the window, swirling low and returning, making his sleeves flutter as if he were an immortal descended to earth.

Chapter 27

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:50 +0000

Chapter 27#

Clear Radiance and Moonlight#

Xiao Man had never cared for his appearance. Previously at the inn, when Qu Hanxing had praised him lavishly, he had only blinked slightly, feeling a bit embarrassed. Now, being treated by Sister Qin as a savior sent from the heavens, his heart remained untroubled.

He lowered his eyes to glance at Sister Qin’s hands, which were grasping his fingers and constantly patting the back of his hand. He calmly turned his wrist, withdrew his hand, and let it fall.

Chapter 28

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:50 +0000

Chapter 28#

His Lips Pressed Thinly#

Yan Wushu paced in a small area, his folding fan tapping lightly against his palm, searching for clues in his memory.

Suddenly, something occurred to him. He covertly observed Shi Tang for a few moments, then turned his head to ask Xiao Man, “The spiritual energy that enveloped the Unheard Bell just now came from your hand, and you also pulled me back over a zhang away, not letting me get close. You took these precautions—is it because it cannot be touched by living beings?”

Chapter 29

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:50 +0000

Chapter 29#

Imperial Grounds#

As soon as Xiao Man finished speaking, those fellow disciples raised their voices to shout. Their words were filled with surprise and joy, as if they had recognized someone, causing Xiao Man’s body to tense up.

Mo Juntian’s expression also changed, cold sweat pouring down his forehead, looking as if he wished he could dig a hole in the ground and crawl into it.

If these fellow disciples discovered they were dressed as girls to dance at the festival, it would be equivalent to the entire Baihua Peak finding out. In that case, their reputation would truly be completely lost!

Chapter 30

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:46:08 +0000

Chapter 30#

Full of Interest#

The night was filled with lights, and the evening breeze fluttered his sleeves. This person’s realm seemed extremely high; even with the eyesight from Xiao Man’s previous life, he still couldn’t see through it.

Could it be above the Taixuan realm, the Taiqing Saint realm?

Xiao Man felt a chill in his heart. He didn’t take the mask from the man’s hand, nor did he speak, but stepped back slightly.

Chapter 31

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:46:08 +0000

Chapter 31#

Bamboo-Woven Little Deer#

Three other pairs of eyes also looked over, their gazes filled with tension, surprise, and concern. Under their watch, Xiao Man chewed very slowly. The candle on the table flickered several times before he put down his chopsticks, swallowed the slice of meat, and said, “The taste is very ordinary.”

Qu Hanxing’s eyes widened, wearing a “That’s it?” expression.

“There is indeed medicine inside, but it’s not poison; it’s just some croton seeds,” Xiao Man stated his conclusion. “And there is indeed spiritual energy, which is very strange. These are just ordinary ingredients, not any spiritual plants or spirit beast meat.”

Chapter 32

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:57:04 +0000

Chapter 32#

Mere Embracing Void Realm#

When Xiao Man returned to the official inn, Mo Juntian and several fellow disciples were still practicing their swordsmanship in that open space. In the room, however, Shi Tang was no longer sleeping; she was sitting under the lamp writing something. The items bought at the night market earlier had been divided into several portions and neatly arranged on the table and floor.

“What are you doing?” Xiao Man asked curiously.

Chapter 33

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:57:04 +0000

Chapter 33#

Killing Across Realms#

Shi Tang quickly gave them their location.

The masked men in the Guarding One realm didn’t expect this ordinary young girl to be carrying such items. Their minds shifted, and they planned to eliminate her first. Ah Tu, standing in front of Shi Tang, saw their intentions, stepped forward, raised its head high, and let out a long cry.

Fuzhu is a divine deer, naturally possessing the ability to confuse others’ minds. Even though its cultivation was suppressed to the Guarding One realm by Yan Wushu, the sound it made could not be underestimated. The masked men were caught off guard, their steps faltering in shock. Xiao Man and Mo Juntian took this opportunity and struck with their swords.

Chapter 34

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:57:04 +0000

Chapter 34#

Beneath the Begonia Flowers#

In the east of Shenjing City, the “Xiao Lai Tian Feng” restaurant, which specialized in catering to cultivators, was exceptionally busy. The waiters’ footsteps never ceased, and the calls of greeting and seeing off guests rose one after another. Even the proprietor personally came out to greet the guests.

In a private room on the second floor, a person sat alone behind a square table laden with exquisite dishes. Holding silver chopsticks, he tasted a mouthful of every dish, then smiled slightly, revealing a satisfied expression.

Chapter 35

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:16:19 +0000

Chapter 35#

An Arrow Splits the Air#

Xiao Man and Wei Chuyun were not the only ones in the small room — Shi Tang was there too. She heard their exchange and immediately went wide-eyed, asking in a voice pitched between excitement and alarm: “Are the second wave of bad guys coming to kill us?”

Xiao Man looked at her and was about to explain, then noticed the table was covered in food, and paused — Yan Wushu had clearly been back; Shi Tang had just been eating the shrimp congee he’d brought.

Chapter 36

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:16:19 +0000

Chapter 36#

A Crescent Moon#

In the inn’s back courtyard, sunlight poured through the half-open window and washed the floor tiles the color of honey. Eight people sat crowded around a square table, every one of them with their eyes fixed on the map in the center, watching the small red point move rapidly across it.

A moment later, Qu Hanxing let out a cry:

“It’s stopped! It stopped!”

“West end of Jinshi Street!”

Chapter 37

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:16:19 +0000

Chapter 37#

An Empty Room#

The pill dissolved in his mouth, slid down his throat, and spread through his lungs and the furthest reaches of his limbs — a clean freshness rising in its wake, sharpening everything. Whatever Yan Wushu gave was always good. The man had shoved it in uninvited, so Xiao Man offered no thanks. He watched him for a moment and said: “You tracked Jinshi Street through my blood.”

Chapter 38

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:31:06 +0000

Chapter 38#

A Chance to Turn the Tide#

The night was deep; the capital, which had roared with noise all day, was gradually settling into sleep — but the imperial guard’s offices blazed with light.

The commanding officer, Chen Mingli, sat back in his chair, drained his teacup with a miserable expression, and said: “This was the fault of my men. We had been watching them for several days; with the festival nearly upon us and a firm lead finally in hand, impatience got the better of us.”

Chapter 39

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:31:06 +0000

Chapter 39#

Splitting Cloud and Sky#

But in the very next breath, Shèn Juàn’s manner shifted. “Though I should say — it has likely sustained some damage. It will need to be repaired before you can use it.”

A trace of uncertainty crossed Xiao Man’s face. He could not quite determine why this person was willing to help him. Shèn Juàn caught the look, gave a languid smile, and continued of his own accord: “If you cannot enter the palace yourself, you can have Little Yan go.”

Chapter 40

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:58:14 +0000

Chapter 40#

All the People Rejoice Together#

The crescent moon in the sky dimmed in this instant, and falling raindrops soaked the bluestone ground. In the wind, Yan Wushu’s sleeves fluttered like spreading black wings.

He cast a glance below—more accurately, he looked at Shi Tang. The latter nodded slightly to him, and he shifted his gaze to Xiao Man before departing.

Qu Hanxing walked from the corridor into the courtyard, his tone full of emotion: “If this sword strike had fallen and directly destroyed the Dan’er beneath Minghua Qingguo, how wonderful that would have been.”

Chapter 41

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:58:14 +0000

Chapter 41#

The Four Wilds are Silent#

Driven by a premonition, Xiao Man looked towards the southwest of Shenjing, where a mountain range stretched, bearing the somewhat peculiar name of Bugui Mountain (Mountain of No Return). Yan Wushu, at the emperor’s request, had expelled the Half-Step Tongtian Believer from Shenjing, and the confrontation was likely taking place there.

The Believer cultivated demonic arts, with one foot already across the threshold of the Taiqing Saint Realm; Yan Wushu was in the Upper Taixuan Realm, a step away from the Taiqing Saint Realm.

Chapter 42

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:31:06 +0000

Chapter 42#

We Shall Meet Again#

High up in the clouds, there were two figures, one in white and one in black. The one in white was Shen Jiankong. He stood on a flying sword and said while looking into the distance: “The little girl’s dance is not bad.”

Shen Juan sat beside him, treading on the clouds with his feet while holding a wine flask. He took a sip of wine and said in a low voice:

Chapter 43

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:31:06 +0000

Chapter 43#

Birds Can Cross#

“Where are you going?” Yan Wushu watched Xiao Man turn to leave, frowned, chased him for two steps, and asked, “Are you going to Xingyun Peak to ask Tan Wenzhou for a room, or to ask those friends of yours for a place to stay?”

These words made Xiao Man pause. He tilted his head to look at Yan Wushu, and thinking of something, his expression became somewhat strange.

Chapter 44

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:31:06 +0000

Chapter 44#

Peak of Tingyun#

At the crack of dawn, the sound of sword practice echoed from every peak of Gushan. Xueyi Peak was no exception; the few disciples on the peak had already begun their daily cultivation. Without disturbing the focused Rong Yuan, Xiao Man quietly flew on the wind and left the Qiyin Abode.

Traveling above the clouds, the wind was extremely biting. As Xiao Man headed toward Tingyun Peak, his sleeves were blown into a mess. He inadvertently cast a glance below and saw the various scenes of the different peaks. He found that Qu Hanxing’s exclamation was quite right: they had only been down the mountain for training for half a month, but returning felt as if years had passed; many things looked slightly unfamiliar.

Chapter 45

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:31:06 +0000

Chapter 45#

Sword Testing Assembly#

It was a winter day with snow filling the sky. The peaks were white-headed, and the forests were dyed with the color of frost and snow.

The group from Baihua Peak stood in formation on the Sword Testing Platform, all wearing the light green robes of low-level disciples. Snowflakes fell on their shoulders, making them look like a batch of small cabbages waiting to be harvested at first glance.

Chapter 46

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:31:06 +0000

Chapter 46#

Taishang Wangqing (Supreme Emotionlessness)#

Xiao Man followed Shen Juan to Tingyun Peak.

The Dao hall was not empty as it used to be. A person sat behind a low table. He had white hair, white clothes, and his eyebrows were also frosted. With his eyes lowered, he was expertly brewing tea. He lifted the lid of the teapot and poured in a spoonful of fresh tea. Light smoke curled up, and the hall was filled with the fragrance of tea.

Chapter 47

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:31:06 +0000

Chapter 47#

Not Seeing the Mortal World#

In the previous few months, there were only two places on Tingyun Peak where Xiao Man had been active: the front terrace of the Dao hall and the study Shen Juan had specifically mentioned. He had never pushed open any other room doors to disturb.

Shen Jiankong led the way, taking Xiao Man through courtyards, along corridors, to the very last room. With a light flick of his sleeves, he opened the door and entered.

Chapter 48

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:39:31 +0000

Chapter 48#

As Though From Another Life#

Gushan’s main peak, Mingguang Peak — as towering as ever.

This was the first time Xiao Man had set foot on this peak since his rebirth. The spring sun hung bright and high; wildflowers covered the hillsides; a faint fragrance rose and turned in the wind. The sect’s guardian divine sword stood in its silent vigil before the Hall of the Dao, bearing its own stern authority.

Chapter 49

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:39:31 +0000

Chapter 49#

One Touch, One Part#

Yan Wushu held that single length of white fabric, winding it inch by inch around his knuckles as he drew inch by inch closer to Xiao Man.

The third month of spring was all glory — the snow that had packed through winter finally melting into the soil, the willows that had been bare and dead for so long putting out new shoots, every hillside a riot of colour, petals carried aloft on the wind, settling in Xiao Man’s clothes and hair.

Chapter 50

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:56:29 +0000

Chapter 50#

Before the Liangyi Hall#

Yan Wushu pressed close to Xiao Man. As he spoke, his warm breath puffed entirely against Xiao Man’s neck, making Xiao Man feel even more uncomfortable.

This man’s tone was so lost and aggrieved, carrying strands of earnestness. The premonition lingering in his heart became flustered and helpless at this moment, but Xiao Man was powerless.

He couldn’t give a reason.

The previous life was just the previous life. For this life, those things had not happened, so they could not serve as a reason to treat or punish Yan Wushu harshly. But for Xiao Man, the previous life was the previous life; it wasn’t a nightmare or an illusion born of absurdity.

Chapter 51

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:56:29 +0000

Chapter 51#

Drizzling Rain#

On the Xuantian Continent, cultivation is divided into five realms. Starting from the second realm, the Shouyi Realm, one can fly on a sword. However, to use a flying sword to transmit messages, one must reach the Guiyuan Realm.

Xiao Man had reached the Guiyuan Realm, so he could naturally use a flying sword to cross the peaks and ask if the master of Xingyun Peak had returned.

Chapter 52

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:56:29 +0000

Chapter 52#

Guangling Eatery#

After Song Ci finished speaking, he retracted his foot, pointed his sword downward, and gave Xiao Man a cupped-fist salute.

Xiao Man lifted his eyelids, fixed his gaze on him, and said: “Everyone has their own sword path and their own strengths. You don’t need to change paths midway and follow someone else’s.”

These words were essentially no different from what Yan Wushu had said, but after hearing them, Song Ci’s eyes widened. He was deeply moved and remained speechless for a long time.

Chapter 53

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:56:29 +0000

Chapter 53#

Destined Dao Companion#

“Not laughing is naturally because I haven’t encountered anything funny.” Xiao Man’s pitch-black eyes fixed on Yan Wushu, his speaking pace neither fast nor slow. By the end of his sentence, he even carried a bit of confusion, “Or is it that Lord Lingguang considers himself very laughable and hopes I would laugh?”

Yan Wushu was choked by his words for a moment, then lost his laugh: “…Sharp-tongued Little Phoenix.”

Chapter 54

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:56:29 +0000

Chapter 54#

The Sound of the Zither Has Not Dissipated#

The sun was gradually setting.

In Bailu Island, all the major sects had arrived. The evening glow was brilliant. Someone was singing late on the river, and dots of lamplight were beginning to shine. A gentle breeze blew past; it was a scene of great liveliness.

The place where the Gushan party resided was by the water. Xiao Man’s seniority was extremely high, so he stayed in a room alone. At this moment, pushing open the window, he could see the setting sun in the west, its radiance reflected on the water’s surface, red as if it were burning. Lotuses were planted in the water. It was only April, so the lotus leaves couldn’t yet reach the sky in a single expanse of green; the leaves, dyed somewhat dark, swayed gently and slowly in the twilight wind.

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