On Xiao Yue's handsome face, his pitch-black eyes were like twinkling stars in the night sky, blooming with dazzling brilliance as he stared straight at Ji Chengxue.
When Ji Chengxue heard Xiao Yue's words, his entire person was stunned. His sword-like eyebrows knitted together and continuously approached each other as if they were about to twist into a rope. He took a deep breath and then exhaled. White misty hot air blew away the falling snowflakes in the sky.
"What do you mean by that?" Ji Chengxue asked. His tone was already somewhat cold.
He had never understood why Xiao Yue would hurt his biological mother, Ji Ru'Er. Before this, even though Xiao Yue was obsessed with swordsmanship, he did not show any signs of overstepping his bounds...
The incident of Xiao Yue stabbing his mother with a sword three years ago was even more unfathomable and inexplicable than the incident of Xiao Yue betraying the Void Sword Pavilion.
He was once angry because Ji Ru'Er was his biological sister. She was the closest relative he had in the imperial palace since he was young, the person he relied on and the harbor where he could find comfort when he was wronged.
Back then, when Ji Ru'Er was getting married, he even pressed his sword against Xiao Meng's chest and forced him to make a vow. Even though it seemed childish, it showed how much he valued his sister.
After his mother passed away, Ji Ru'Er became Ji Chengxue's most important relative.
Three years ago, when he found out that Ji Ru'Er's heart was split by Xiao Yue and she fell into a deep sleep, he chased after Xiao Yue overnight. Even though he did not succeed in the end, he had already shown his affection for his biological sister.
This time, it was Xiao Yue who had taken the initiative to look for Ji Chengxue. In the midst of danger, he had saved Ji Chengxue and protected his life.
This was what Ji Chengxue did not understand and needed Xiao Yue to explain.
"My dear uncle, perhaps you won't believe me if I tell you this, but can I say that everything my mother did was for you and the Xiao Family?" Xiao Yue sighed lightly. His gaze was slightly downcast, and he looked a little sad.
"Father's cultivation level is unparalleled. A seventh grade Battle-Saint is already invincible in the imperial city. If he wanted to kill me, I would be powerless to resist … But I'm still alive and well. Do you know why?"
Xiao Yue said. Back then, when they fought from Fang Fang's Little Store to the imperial city, Xiao Meng had several opportunities to kill him, but he still held back in the end.
Xiao Yue knew that his father, who had a profound cultivation, must have discovered something.
Ji Chengxue narrowed his eyes slightly and signaled for Xiao Yue to continue. Perhaps now was the time to completely clear up his doubts.
However, Xiao Yue didn't say too much, nor did he give Ji Chengxue a detailed explanation. He simply turned his head to look at Ji Chengxue and said, "Mother has always hoped that Father would support you. After His Majesty passed away, she hoped that you would sit on the throne."
"Unfortunately, father refused. He refused to support any of the princes and only served the true emperor. Mother said that father was too honest and upright … he might cause the Xiao family to fall into eternal damnation."
Ji Chengxue's pupils constricted. He took a deep look at Xiao Yue and realized that the latter's expression did not change.
"What does this have to do with your Heart Splitting Sword? What are you trying to say by saying all this? "Ji Chengxue was overbearing and his gaze was as sharp as a sword.
Xiao Yue turned his head and simply said, "She only wanted to help you and protect the Xiao family … You should know very well that if His Majesty was still the mighty Emperor Changfeng, then the Xiao family would naturally be fine. However, with Emperor Changfeng's death, with the Xiao family's terrifying strength, it's impossible for His Majesty to ignore it. Regardless of whether it's the crown prince or King Yu, once they ascend the throne, the Xiao family will become a thorn in their side. However, if you succeed the throne, perhaps they won't make a move against the Xiao family out of respect for mother."
"Elder sister is indeed elder sister. She's always so intelligent and can see through everything. That's why she wanted you to Heart Splitting Sword in order to comprehend the way of the sword and force you to betray the imperial city and join the Void Sword Pavilion? What's her motive? "Ji Chengxue asked.
"She wanted me to support you on behalf of the Xiao family," Xiao Yue calmly said. His emotions were as clear as water, without the slightest ripple.
"Ridiculous … What does a woman like her know! Do I need her to sacrifice herself? She dared to make such a decision on her own. Has she not thought about how sad I am with her current situation? And you, why are you messing around with her? "
For the first time, Ji Chengxue lost his scholarly attitude and became somewhat hysterical. His eyes were red as he pointed at Xiao Yue and scolded him. After a long while, he finally got tired of scolding Xiao Yue.
"Now that father has passed away, you're here to support me to become the emperor? I can't compare to big brother and second brother, and you can't represent the entire Xiao family … What do I have to compete with them? She's only making things difficult for herself by doing this. "Ji Chengxue sighed.
He always thought that it was Xiao Yue's ambition to seek the way that caused Ji Ru'Er to fake her death. He never thought that it was all part of his elder sister's plan, a plan to make him the emperor.
The gentle gaze of his elder sister when he was wronged surfaced in his mind. Ji Chengxue's desire to compete with his two elder brothers for the throne became even more fervent, not for anything else, but for his elder sister's good intentions.
…
The winter night came very quickly. The snow stopped, and the dark sky was filled with stars. Two crescent moons resonated with each other as they emitted a cold radiance.
Bu Fang had ended his business for the day and was preparing to close the door. Blacky, who was lying at the entrance, yawned and snorted before continuing to lie there.
Glancing at it, Bu Fang curled the corner of his mouth. This lazy dog was still as lazy as ever.
Suddenly, the sound of footsteps came from the alleyway and a figure gradually emerged from the darkness.
Bu Fang puzzledly looked at the somewhat familiar figure. Why did he come to the store at this time?
"Owner Bu, are you going to close the door and rest?" Xiao Yue said in a hoarse voice as he looked at Bu Fang with a faint smile.
Bu Fang expressionlessly glanced at him and replied, "Business hours are over, so of course I have to close the store."
Xiao Yue nodded. Suddenly, a light flashed in his hand and a sandalwood box appeared. The wooden box was decorated extremely extravagantly and nobly, and a rich medicinal fragrance wafted out from it.
Xiao Yue solemnly looked at Bu Fang and solemnly said, "Owner Bu, I … have a request."
"Owner Bu's Elixir Cuisine, the Sage Herb Phoenix Chicken Soup, had amazing medicinal effects. I wonder if Owner Bu knows how to cook other kinds of elixir cuisine?"
"I have the ingredients, so I can." Bu Fang confidently replied. Then, he looked at Xiao Yue in doubt. Could it be that he wanted him to cook an Elixir Cuisine?
"This is a sixth grade spirit herb, the Amethyst Heart Orchid, and a fifth grade sea spirit beast, the Sky Spirit Abalone. I hope that Owner Bu can cook an Elixir Cuisine … I am willing to pay a large sum of money as a reward," Xiao Yue earnestly said as he looked at Bu Fang with a hopeful gaze.
Bu Fang raised his eyebrows and looked at the abalone that was the size of two palms. He sucked in a breath of cold air in his heart. He did not think that Xiao Yue would actually be able to get his hands on something like this. It was truly rare.
Xiao Yue seemed to have sensed Xiao Yue's sincere gaze. Although he did not know why Xiao Yue wanted to cook an Elixir Cuisine, looking at these two ingredients, it was obvious that it was meant to save a life.
Bu Fang did not refuse. He nodded his head, took the ingredients, and placed them into the system's storage space. He said, "Because you only have one set of ingredients, I cannot guarantee the success rate. If you fail … I will not take your reward."
Xiao Yue was startled for a moment before nodding his head. He was very clear about the difficulty of cooking an Elixir Cuisine, so he did not insist. However, these ingredients were really hard to come by, so he could only get one set.
"Then I will thank Owner Bu in advance. If I succeed, when can I come back to collect the elixir cuisine?" Xiao Yue asked.
Bu Fang put away the ingredients and did not say anything else. He closed the door and said, "If there are no accidents, in three days."
Xiao Yue nodded his head, turned around, and left.
Three days later, there were exactly three days left until the emperor's funeral …
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