The “Ting Xin” held by Chi Ming was exactly what the Original Host had forged with her own hands using various rare materials.
Thus, Yu Yi knew she had a pair of skillful hands; repairing an ordinary long spear should not be a difficult task.
“Really?”
Upon hearing that Yu Yi would personally repair the long spear, Yun Qianxue was instantly moved beyond words, looking at Yu Yi with eyes full of starlight.
“Really,” Yu Yi promised with a smile.
“Then thank you so much, elder sister! Although I just said I would find a way to fix it, I would actually be in a difficult position… my father is a merchant and knows nothing about such weapons. Among the Four Major Families, the only ones skilled in forging and repairing blades are the Ouyang Clan, but… I hate them.”
Yun Qianxue recalled that terrible past, her expression darkening slightly as she continued:
“And the Ouyang Clan has had bad news these past two days. That old man has been in a fury for several days, only seeming to calm down today. I wouldn’t dare look at him…”
“What bad news does the Ouyang Clan have?”
Yu Yi asked, narrowing her eyes.
“I heard that That Person, the Second Young Master of the Ouyang Clan, went on a long journey and hasn’t been heard from since. Most likely, he met a violent end; not even his remains were found,”
Yun Qianxue answered.
“That really is quite tragic,” Yu Yi said indifferently with a meaningful tone.
“He’s not tragic at all.”
Yun Qianxue’s temper flared up.
“That guy is just like his brother—evil things in human skin. They haven’t done a single good deed since they were children. From torturing small animals to harassing women and children from Mortal Families, they’ve done almost everything. Those two scumbags deserve to die!”
After venting her anger, Yun Qianxue suddenly realized she had lost her composure.
She hurriedly partially covered her face, blushing as she said, “I-I’m sorry for showing such an unseemly side in front of you two…”
“You look more like a Miss this way,”
Yu Yi smiled.
“Otherwise, I would have thought you were just a wandering knight-errant.”
“You flatter me, elder sister. My cultivation is only at the Martial Master realm; I am far from being called a knight-errant. I have only done what is within my power,”
Yun Qianxue said humbly.
“Since you said your father knows nothing about weapons, then your cultivation and spear techniques are…”
“My mother was a Martial Dao Practitioner, and this spear technique is something I figured out myself,” Yun Qianxue lowered her eyes and whispered.
“However, my mother passed away from illness two years ago.”
Yu Yi and Su Cheng fell silent for a moment upon hearing this.
“I’m sorry,” Yu Yi said in condolence.
“You don’t need to apologize, elder sister.”
Yun Qianxue shook her head.
“After my mother fell seriously ill, her body was always very weak. She refused to move elsewhere and in the end, she couldn’t withstand the year-round winter of Cangzhou, passing away with regret. Her final wish was to see the four seasons return to Cangzhou, but unfortunately…”
As Yun Qianxue said this, a sudden burst of hurried footsteps and shouting came from nearby.
The three of them looked over and saw a maid running hurriedly toward them.
“Miss! Miss! I finally found you!”
“Huan’er? How did you find your way here?”
Yun Qianxue was somewhat surprised.
This maid named Huan’er was Yun Qianxue’s personal maid.
Although she was a personal maid, Yun Qianxue was more “restless” than the average Miss.
If Huan’er wasn’t paying attention for a moment, her master would vanish.
It was the same this time.
“Elder sisters, let me introduce you. This is Huan’er, my personal maid. We have a very good relationship.”
Yun Qianxue introduced her to Yu Yi and Su Cheng with a smile.
Then she introduced Yu Yi and Su Cheng to Huan’er.
Being a mere maid, the fact that Yun Qianxue personally introduced her to others showed that Yun Qianxue treated her very well.
Upon learning that Yu Yi had saved her Miss’s life, Huan’er knelt on the spot, thanking Yu Yi with immense gratitude.
If anything had happened to Yun Qianxue, Huan’er would not have been able to escape blame and would have certainly faced severe punishment.
“Miss, please come back quickly. The master has returned from the Ouyang Villa!”
Huan’er then reported the official business to Yun Qianxue.
“So soon?”
Surprise appeared in Yun Qianxue’s beautiful eyes.
“The ‘Four Clan Meeting’ only lasted such a short time?”
“Yes, and when the master returned, his expression was exceptionally solemn, as if something major had happened,”
Huan’er continued.
“Mhm, let’s head back quickly.”
Yun Qianxue nodded, but just as she was about to step forward, she turned back and asked Yu Yi, “Then, you two…”
“Since I’ve already promised to help you repair the long spear, the two of us will naturally go along.”
After saying this, Yu Yi asked, “By the way, how do we get to the Ouyang Villa you just mentioned?”
“Elder sister is going to the Ouyang Villa?”
Yun Qianxue asked.
“Yes,”
Yu Yi replied indifferently.
“I have some matters to discuss with that Old Family Head Ouyang.”
“Specifically… what kind of matters?”
Yun Qianxue asked with some concern.
This time, before Yu Yi could answer, Su Cheng beside her said in a deep voice, “Do not ask unnecessary questions.”
Yun Qianxue was instantly intimidated by Su Cheng and did not dare to ask further.
What Su Cheng did was not wrong.
Regarding this question, it was indeed difficult for Yu Yi to answer Yun Qianxue.
She couldn’t very well say directly, “I’m here to exterminate their whole family,” could she?
“Miss Yun, there is no need to worry. I will prioritize repairing your long spear before going to the Ouyang Clan to discuss matters,”
Yu Yi assured Yun Qianxue.
Settling scores with the Ouyang Clan was certainly important.
But since she had met Yun Qianxue ahead of time, the order of priority had to be adjusted slightly.
Yu Yi didn’t want Yun Qianxue to know for the time being that the person she admired was that notorious Demoness who made the world tremble with fear.
***
Under Yun Qianxue’s lead, the group passed through several more uninhabited Desolate Villages and finally arrived in front of the profound and grand Yun Family Mansion situated at the foot of the mountain.
The butler at the entrance had been waiting for a long time.
He bowed to Yun Qianxue and said, “Miss, welcome back. The master is currently in the study. He instructed me to inform you to rest for a while after arriving home and to see him before dinner.”
Then, the butler noticed Yu Yi and Su Cheng following behind Yun Qianxue.
“Miss, guests?”
The butler asked with some surprise.
“The Cloud Family hasn’t received guests for many years. You haven’t forgotten the etiquette you’ve learned for hosting guests, have you?”
Yun Qianxue asked.
She was now showing the temperament expected of a Miss, a completely different person from the one fighting a bear on the snowy mountain.
“Of course not. Everyone, please come in,”
The butler said hurriedly.
“These two are honored guests; you must take good care of them on my behalf. Also, I have received my father’s message.”
After giving her instructions, Yun Qianxue led Yu Yi and Su Cheng into the Cloud Family courtyard.
Then the few of them temporarily parted ways.
The butler took Yu Yi and Su Cheng to choose their guest rooms, while Yun Qianxue returned to her own room.
Yun Qianxue closed the door, leaned against the wall, and slid down as her body went limp, her heart thumping violently.
She cupped her burning red face with both hands, talking to herself with excitement and nervousness as if possessed: “She’s here… she’s really here… my fated one is actually under the same roof as me right now!?”