An Yesun said, "What you see might not be the truth. Some people have an inferiority complex, which is why they pretend to be arrogant. They don't want others to see their true side, so they won't look down on them. Some people are born arrogant … … I used to know a friend who was very similar to you. She was also a righteous heroine who spoke of righteousness and morality. Later on … … (See Mo Qian's Sorrow for details) Alright, that's not the main point. I was considered a top-notch expert in the sect. If it wasn't for Jiang Liechen, I … … I used to treat Menglin coldly, but that was only because I didn't want to offend her. I wanted to make some achievements in martial arts and impress the Hierarch so that he could betroth Menglin to me. But I didn't think that she would find me boring and didn't want to play with me anymore. That's why we gradually drifted apart. I originally had the same idea as you. I felt that if I could do it all over again, I wouldn't treat martial arts as my top priority. I would do my best to satisfy her every request. But it's hard to say. If my martial arts were really a mess, why would the Hierarch take me in? He probably would've thought that I was a worthless piece of trash and kicked me out of the headquarters. He wouldn't even want to take me in as a son-in-law. But later on, I found out that the Hierarch had his eyes set on Jiang Liechen. Not only did he want Menglin to marry him, he even planned to pass on his position to him sooner or later. So no matter how hard I tried, it was useless. After understanding this, I really don't know whether to be happy or sad. I helped Menglin escape and ruined their marriage. Part of it was because I felt sorry for her, but the other part was that I didn't want to see Jiang Liechen marry her. I couldn't bear to see them being lovey-dovey in front of my eyes. Now do you understand? I'm not a saint of love. I'm just as selfish. "
Nangong Xue gently pressed her chin against her knees. "No one wants us to be saints of love, right? You have to understand Menglin. Maybe she still has you in her heart. If she didn't follow her parents' orders and had a choice, she might have been willing to marry you. "
An Yesun smiled bitterly. "Don't try to comfort me. Didn't she take a fancy to a prince of the Qing Dynasty? Where is my seat? Jiang Liechen and I have fought for so many years, but in the end, we both lost. Is this result fair? "
Nangong Xue said, "Menglin, she … is a good girl. If she can think things through and understand that the infighting and infighting in the officialdom doesn't suit her, she might return to your side. We're both separated from the people we love. The only difference is that you still have some hope, but I don't have any. "
An Yesun's expression changed abruptly. He stood up abruptly and strode to the side. He said fiercely, "That day will never come! There will never be a day like that! " When he stood up, his movements were so great that even the flame that had been burning steadily was stirred up by the wind. It jumped up half a foot high. Nangong Xue was startled. She said with some grievance, "I'm just saying. If there's no then there's no. Why are you so angry? I just want you to be happy. "
An Yesun said, "You all say that there's no greater sorrow than separation in life. I think that separation in death is even more heartbreaking. Menglin, she … she's already dead. "
Nangong Xue was shocked. "Dead? Where did you get that information? Is it possible that it's just a rumor? That witch from the Devil Sect who kills people everywhere … isn't it her? "
When she first met Chu Menglin, she admired her forthrightness and righteousness. She was free and unrestrained. She fulfilled her desire on behalf of her. Even when she later found out her true identity, she only broke off relations with her out of anger. She didn't follow her master's instructions and killed the witch from the Devil Sect. After a period of time, she once again felt a sisterly affection for Menglin. No matter what, she hoped that she would live well. When she suddenly heard this terrible news, her only thought was, "No way, no way, there must be a mistake."
An Yesun said, "Shen Shiyun told me this personally. She said that even the body was salvaged and brought to shore. I had no choice but to believe her. This is all because someone was greedy and wanted to hit Afterimage Sword's brain, so he tried to kill her … That person is doing well now, but I will make him pay with his life. Even if I have to die together with him, I will not hesitate! "
Nangong Xue said, "Menglin's martial arts are not weak. She's also very clever. How … how could she be so easily harmed? Could it be that the murderer was someone she knew very well? Or was it someone whose martial arts were much better? "
An Yesun's eyes were bloodshot. The hatred in his eyes was like a flame that wanted to burn him to ashes from the inside out. After a moment of silence, he suddenly punched the trunk of a tree and said, "Unfortunately, he has both of these. That despicable bastard … Fuck that demon with a human face and a beast's heart, Jiang Liechen! Even if he dies a thousand times, it won't be enough to atone for his sins! "
Nangong Xue was shocked and scared. An Yesun was usually violent and rude, but this was the first time he was so rude. She said carefully, "That … it's not good to scold him like this, right? Between you and Hierarch Jiang … could there be some misunderstanding? "
An Yesun said angrily, "What misunderstanding? When Menglin escaped from the headquarters, she took Afterimage Sword with her. But now that she was killed, Afterimage Sword is back in the hands of the Sacrifice Shadow Sect. What does this mean? Even an idiot can figure it out! Shen Shiyun said that he wanted to destroy something he couldn't get. That's one of the reasons. There's another key point. I've thought it through. Afterimage Sword is the most precious treasure in the martial arts world. He had the intention to take it for himself. But the sword is enshrined in the Sacrifice Sword Hall. Even though he can see it every day, it's not his. So he pretended to be a good person. When he let Menglin leave, he deliberately allowed her to take Afterimage Sword. Later, he would kill her and take back the sword. With this, when outsiders talk about it again, they won't accuse him of stealing. Instead, they'll say that he chased after the sect's traitor and took the treasure for himself. Back then, he even tricked me into this trap. This devil really cares about his reputation. "
Nangong Xue was shocked speechless. She had never thought of such a scheme. If the truth was as An Yesun said, then Jiang Liechen's schemes were really deep and terrifying. But from their interactions in the past, she always felt that his love for Menglin was no less than An Yesun's. It was very possible that he was cruel and merciless to others. But she didn't believe that he would treat Menglin like that. After a long time, she said in a low voice, "But you … aren't you best friends? Shouldn't you trust him a little more? In any case … you should give him a chance to explain. "
An Yesun snorted coldly and said, "What chance do I need? Give him a chance to lie and quibble? Who's his friend?! The biggest mistake in my life was being friends with this heartless and unscrupulous thing! We can't exist under the same sky! Menglin won't die in vain. If I don't kill him, I swear I'm not human! "
Nangong Xue still had a tiny bit of hope in her heart. She said, "Since those words were said to you by Shen Shiyun, then it's only her side of the story. You've only known her for a short time, so why do you believe her words without a doubt?"
An Yesun didn't respond. He waited for her to continue. Nangong Xue saw that he was willing to listen to her. She could at least take a turn for the better. She tried even harder to persuade him. "I'm just as sad as you are about Menglin's tragic death. But don't forget that Shen Shiyun is a very scheming person. It's hard to tell which of her words are true and which are false. Hierarch Jiang and Chu … Menglin were both enemies who killed her entire family. She harbors hatred in her heart, so she used this vicious scheme to provoke you to take revenge for her. She wanted to make the Sacrifice Shadow Sect kill each other, and in the end, kill all of you in one fell swoop. Think about it carefully. Do you think this is possible? "
After An Yesun heard her words, a strange smile suddenly appeared on his face. He slowly nodded, turned around, and walked closer to Nangong Xue step by step. He lowered his body and got closer and closer to Nangong Xue. Their faces were about to touch. Nangong Xue panicked. She said, "You … you … what's wrong with you?"
An Yesun sneered. "You're smart. You've said it beautifully. You want to trick me into killing Shen Shiyun. Once I get rid of this love rival for you, there will be no more obstacles between you and Li Yijie. Am I right? "
Nangong Xue was furious. She had always despised people who tried to drive a wedge between people. Moreover, she was seriously analyzing the situation. However, he suspected her for no reason. She didn't even think about it. She raised her hand and slapped him hard across the face. The sound of the slap broke the silence of the night. She scolded, "What kind of person do you think I am? You're gauging the heart of a gentleman with the yardstick of a villain! "
An Yesun was very close to her at that time, so he couldn't dodge in time. His head was slapped to the side, and a clear handprint could be seen on his face. However, his expression was blank. His pale lips trembled slightly, and his eyes were fixed on the ground. His gaze was so cold that it could freeze anything into ice.
Nangong Xue looked at her hand in disbelief. She had been impulsive just now. She thought about how he was suffering in his heart. What she should have done was to comfort him, not make things worse. Based on his personality, gentle words might work, but he would never be slapped awake. She said with difficulty, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to … Why don't you slap me back …" As she said this, she was really nervous. She was afraid that he would really slap her in a fit of rage. She blamed herself for trying to be a hero just now.
An Yesun didn't answer her. He maintained his posture for a long time. Finally, he said in a hoarse voice, "You're a woman. I won't argue with you for now. Next time, it won't be so easy. " Nangong Xue's heart was filled with fear, gratitude, and pity. Tears streamed down her face. She cried, "I'm sorry … I'm sorry …"
That night, there were no more words to be said. The next day, the two of them woke up early and hurried on their way. They were very close to Mount Hua, so it didn't take long for them to reach the foot of the mountain. They didn't speak a word on the way. When they reached the mountain gate, Nangong Xue's heart skipped a beat. She felt that the atmosphere on Mount Hua today was a little strange, and there was a sense of alienation and strangeness. Although she hadn't been to the mountain gate for six years, she was sure that the strange feeling didn't originate from there.
There was a faint smell of blood in the wind, and it was filled with a murderous aura. It was hard to tell whether this was what she was thinking or not. The disciples who were originally guarding the gate on the mountain were nowhere to be found, which made it even more obvious that the situation was strange. She was so anxious that she started to rush up the mountain.
An Yesun suddenly grabbed her sleeve and said, "Why are you in such a hurry to die? The situation has changed. Be careful. " These were the first words he said to her since last night. Nangong Xue was only concerned about the safety of her sect, so she didn't have time to be touched. She anxiously stamped her feet and said, "The situation has changed. Do you think I can't tell? I only wanted to enjoy myself on the way here. If something bad really happens to my sect because of this, then I'll be a sinner of Mount Hua! I'll never forgive myself for the rest of my life! My master and martial brothers are still on the mountain. I don't know if they're dead or alive. I have to go check on them quickly! Hey, why aren't you worried at all? "
An Yesun coldly said, "Why should I be worried? They won't die anyway, so it's fine. "
Nangong Xue angrily said, "You … fine, this isn't your problem. Of course you don't care! I'm not talking to you anymore! Even if I die, I'll die with my master and the others! " An Yesun didn't let go of her sleeve and said, "If you want to help a Buddha, I'll help you all the way to the West. I said that I'll send you to Mount Hua, so I won't stop halfway." Nangong Xue suddenly felt comforted. She forced a smile and said, "Our Mount Hua is Xiyue. You …"
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