{"id":7507,"date":"2025-09-23T08:37:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T06:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/?p=7507"},"modified":"2025-09-23T08:37:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T06:37:33","slug":"the-second-male-lead-fled-on-the-spot-chapter-50-chapter-51","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/2025\/09\/23\/the-second-male-lead-fled-on-the-spot-chapter-50-chapter-51\/","title":{"rendered":"The Second Male Lead\u00a0Fled On The Spot – Chapter 50 & Chapter 51"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

After entering the secret realm, the participants were randomly teleported to different locations.<\/p>\r\n

To allow the cultivators to showcase their individual abilities, the secret realm was vast. Unless they deliberately searched for each other, the probability of two participants running into each other was low.<\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui was dropped into a desolate, uninhabited forest.<\/p>\r\n

He spent two full days tirelessly searching the area around his landing spot, diligently collecting Qiong Yu Pearls. He found fifty-eight of them.<\/p>\r\n

Half an hour later, he killed the last late-stage Foundation Establishment Crimson Fire Purple Tail Scorpion nearby and added the fifty-ninth Qiong Yu Pearl to his specially-made storage bag. He then took out the jade token and began searching for his next target.<\/p>\r\n

According to the jade token, all the Qiong Yu Pearls in this area had already been collected. If he wanted more, he would have to venture farther.<\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui found a safe place, quickly recovered his spiritual energy, and then headed toward the next area.<\/p>\r\n



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Unfortunately, when Chu Xinghui arrived at the location of the next Qiong Yu Pearl, someone was already there.<\/p>\r\n

The pearl was placed on a newly advanced Foundation Establishment Howling Moon Wolf, and the cultivator who arrived first was currently battling it.<\/p>\r\n

By coincidence, the cultivator was none other than Xie Huai, whom Chu Xinghui had seen before entering the secret realm.<\/p>\r\n



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The atmosphere around the <\/span>Beiyue Sword Sect<\/span> entrance was still bustling, but there was a subtle undercurrent of resignation in the air. The <\/span>trial<\/span> was coMing to a close, and while most cultivators were just finishing up their tasks, some had already accepted the outcome and were waiting with a calm demeanor.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> had, by now, gathered more than enough <\/span>Qiong Yu Pearls<\/span>,<\/span> but unlike the others, he wasn\u2019t concerned with being among the top ranks. He hadn\u2019t felt the urge to rush or compete. In fact, the idea of finishing early had crossed his mind\u2014but he wasn\u2019t sure if it would be wise. After all, the reason wasn\u2019t out of personal ambition, it was simply a desire to perhaps meet someone.<\/span><\/p>\r\n



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Earlier in the <\/span>secret realm<\/span>, he had been observing <\/span>Xie Huai<\/span>, who seemed like he should be an expert sword cultivator. After all, Xie Huai had a long sword strapped to his back when Chu Xinghui first saw him. But as he watched him today, it was clear that Xie Huai wasn\u2019t particularly skilled in swordplay. His sword techniques were average at best.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Huai seemed to rely more on <\/span>magical artifacts and talismans<\/span>, <\/span>which allowed him to hold his own against a <\/span>Howling Moon Wolf<\/span> in the early stages of Foundation Building. Chu Xinghui watched him for a while, but didn\u2019t feel the need to intervene or comment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Despite not having caused him any trouble, <\/span>Xie Huai\u2019s<\/span> mere presence had a strange effect on him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Every time Chu Xinghui thought about the possibility of Xie Huai becoming <\/span>Xie Liufeng’s<\/span> disciple, receiving the same attention he had, a sense of discomfort gnawed at him. He couldn’t quite place it, but it bothered him, and he wanted to avoid any awkwardness, so he chose to quietly step away.<\/span><\/p>\r\n



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After finally gathering his <\/span>s<\/span>ixtieth Qiong Yu Pearl<\/span>, Chu Xinghui let out a sigh of relief.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

His task was now complete, and he didn\u2019t feel the need to press on for more. He <\/span>decided to<\/span> avoid <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span> and had foun<\/span>d himself with time to reflect.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The map showed that there were fewer and fewer pearls left, and the competition had grown fiercer. Some cultivators still hadn\u2019t gathered their sixty pearls, while others were working hard to do so before time ran out. It seemed the<\/span> trial<\/span> was nearing its conclusion.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As he walked leisurely through the secret realm, <\/span>Qin Suyun<\/span> appeared again, almost like an inevitable presence. She had been showing up with surprising frequency, and each time, it left him with a strange feeling, making him think of another <\/span>Cul<\/span>tivator Qin he once knew\u2014who had long since passed.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He had tried to avoid her a few times, but despite his efforts, he couldn\u2019t help but be caught by her on this occasion.<\/p>\r\n

With a smile, <\/span>Qin Suyun<\/span> glided toward him, her hand reaching out to touch his arm: “Senior Brother, what a coincidence! You\u2019re here too?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui instinctively stepped back, avoiding her hand. With how often they crossed paths, he didn\u2019t think it was much of a coincidence at all.<\/p>\r\n

Qin Suyun\u2019s smile faltered for just a moment, but she quickly recovered, still exuding warmth and friendliness: “Has Senior Brother finished collecting all your <\/span>Qiong Yu Pearls<\/span>? There are still a few scattered about. Should we go collect a few more together?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui politely declined: “No need.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

She seemed disappointed but quickly lowered her gaze: “I didn\u2019t mean to suggest you need help… I just thought\u2026 with your skills, it would be a shame not to be the one to finish first in the trial.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui couldn\u2019t help but feel a little uncomfortable: “Cultivator Qin, you flatter me.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

There was a brief silence before she adjusted her tone and changed the subject, smiling again:<\/p>\r\n

“Senior Brother, calling me \u2018Cultivator\u2019 is a bit formal, don\u2019t you think? I\u2019ve collected my sixty pearls, so I think it\u2019s safe to say that we\u2019ll be fellow disciples soon. You can call me by my name.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui thought for a moment, trying to recall her name. But it slipped his mind, and after a pause, he ventured: “Qin Yunshu?\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Qin Suyun\u2019s smile tightened, and she forced out the words: “My name is <\/span>Qin Suyun<\/span>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Realizing his mistake, he hastily apologized: “My apologies, Cultivator Qin.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

The awkwardness hung in the air as she gave a strained smile. Seeing his chance to escape, Chu Xinghui quickly excused himself, bowing politely before making his retreat.<\/p>\r\n



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As <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> walked away, he noticed that Qin Suyun\u2019s smile had long disappeared. Her eyes narrowed in frustration, and she was left standing there, feeling defeated. Her mind was spinning with thoughts of how she had tried so hard, even changing her appearance and risking everything, just to get close to <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span>\u2014the so-called <\/span>Heavenly Dao Child<\/span>. Y<\/span>et, it seemed all her efforts had been for nothing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWhy doesn\u2019t he even remember my name?!\u201d she thought bitterly: “No matter what I do, he\u2019s always indifferent. I\u2019ve tried being weak and dependent, but that didn\u2019t work. I\u2019ve tried being bold and confident, but that doesn\u2019t work either. Is he made of stone?!\u201d<\/p>\r\n

Frustrated, she kicked a nearby tree. The sudden pain in her foot caused her to wince and stumble, but it did little to quell her anger. With a frustrated sigh, she limped away, her thoughts a whirlwind of frustration.<\/p>\r\n



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Meanwhile,<\/span> Chu Xinghui<\/span>, having successfully gathered his pearls, chose not to linger any longer in the secret realm. It was almost time for the trial to end. As he glanced at the clock, he saw that there were just two hours remaining.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Deciding not to waste any more time, he made his way to the<\/span> exit<\/span>, where many cultivators were already waiting. Some had completed the basic requirement but knew they wouldn\u2019t make it into the top rankings. Others, having collected only a few pearls, had already resigned themselves to the fact that they would not be joining the sect this time.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The mood was one of quiet acceptance\u2014there was no longer any urgency. For most, the trial was simply about waiting for its inevitable conclusion.<\/p>\r\n

Xie Huai<\/span> was also among the group of people.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

As soon as he saw <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> coMing over, he waved at him and invited him to come over.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span>: “\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He began to consider whether it would be more uncomfortable to chat with Xie Huai or if talking to Qin Suyun would be more frightening.<\/p>\r\n

But since he had already reached this point, <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> could only walk toward <\/span>Xie Huai<\/span> with a blank expression.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Huai<\/span> took the initiative to show concern for him: “Cultivator Chu, have you gathered all sixty Qiongyu pearls?”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

After asking, he changed his words: “Look at me, with your strength, collecting sixty Qiongyu pearls is nothing, I should be asking if you have the confidence to claim the first place.”<\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> shook his head: “I dare not claim that.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Huai<\/span> smiled at<\/span> him and shared his joy: “Although it may not be much for you, but I also successfully gathered sixty pearls this time. I may be a bit thick-skinned, but back home, I was considered a genius. CoMing to Beiyue, I realized I was just a frog in the well. There are many younger than me with higher cultivation, and I originally thought this trial would be difficult, but in the end, it wasn’t so bad\u2014so I should have a chance to become <\/span>Sword <\/span>Sovereign<\/span> disciple.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He repeatedly mentioned wanting to b<\/span>e <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span>‘s disciple, which made <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> feel uncomfortable, but he still politely said: “Congratulations.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> tried to push aside his personal feelings and analyze the situation objectively.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Liufeng<\/span> had never mentioned his origins. In fact, there were no stories about <\/span>Sword Sovereign<\/span> background in the tales circulating in the cultivation world.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It seemed like he had naturally appeared in the cultivation world, naturally gained fame, and after achieving feats no one had ever accomplished, he simply disappeared again.<\/p>\r\n

As for <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span>‘s family, <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> couldn’t recall much, except that he called Cheng Yu Master “cousin.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Now, suddenly, a junior had appeared, claiming that <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span> came from his family, even leaving behind a token… If <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> hadn’t encountered this person during the Beiyue Sword Sect’s entry trial, he would have likely thought this person was a fraud.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> thought for a long time and decided to go back and directly confirm with <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

If it was a fraud, he would let it go. But if <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span> really intended to take on another disciple… he would try to lock <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span> up so that he cou<\/span>ld only see him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> expressionlessly entertained the thought for a while in his mind, then felt that this plan, though quite ideal, didn\u2019t meet his moral standards and also didn\u2019t match the power dynamics between them, so he regretfully abandoned it.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Huai<\/span> was quite talkative. Having finally met a familiar person, he switched topics and started discussing other trivial matters.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> was still thinking about how to lock <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span> up within moral standards or make <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span> lock him up. He wasn\u2019t paying much attention to what <\/span>Xie Huai<\/span> was saying, only nodding occasionally to show he was listening.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

With <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span>‘s nods of encouragement, <\/span>Xie Huai<\/span> chatted happily with him, and in the end, he looked at <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> and smiled gently: “Although my elders always urged me to become <\/span>Sword <\/span>Sovereign<\/span>‘s<\/span> disciple, I feel quite a connection with you, Cultivator Chu. If I can\u2019t find <\/span>Sword <\/span>Sovereign<\/span>, it would be wonderful to be disciples under the same <\/span>master<\/span>.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span>: “\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

What\u2019s the difference between these two options?<\/p>\r\n



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Soon, the trial in the secret realm was coMing to an end.<\/p>\r\n

The participating cultivators gradually walked out of the gate, and the spiritual artifacts of the secret realm shrank back into miniature form, to be collected by dedicated personnel.<\/p>\r\n

T<\/span>he <\/span>Qiongyu pearls<\/span> had special spells carved into them, so once everyone left the secret realm, the results were immediately posted in the square.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Those who passed the trial could stay to become disciples, while those who failed would leave on the spot.<\/p>\r\n

The cultivators rushed to the board, found their names, and when they looked up, they saw another name at the top of the list\u2014”Chu Xinghui.”<\/p>\r\n

The Beiyue Sword Sect was the best sword cultivator sect in the entire cultivation world. Many young prodigies came to become disciples, but no one had ever heard of this name.<\/p>\r\n

Many who were unfamiliar with this group of disciples began to whisper among themselves: “Who is <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span>?”<\/span><\/p>\r\n



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Chu Xinghui<\/span> glanced at his score, confirmed there were no issues, and didn’t pay much attention to others’ discussions about him. He began searching for <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Liufeng<\/span> was on a high platform, Mingling with a group of people in a meeting.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He made eye contact with <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> from a distance and smiled at him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span>‘s eyes lit up, but when he thought of the things he was concerned about, he felt a bit upset.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He found a spot far from the crowd, hoping to wait until the meeting ended to speak with <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But it seemed that the group of seniors on the high platform was discussing something important. Some of them had already started fighting, and <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span> had to stop watching the commotion and act as a mediator.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The disciples who had passed the trial gathered nearby, waiting for the next step.<\/p>\r\n

The next step… was the disciple selection.<\/p>\r\n

Xie Huai<\/span> also stood among the crowd.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> still hadn\u2019t found a chance to speak privately with <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span>, and his mind was a bit chaotic.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

On duty, <\/span>Ming Xiao<\/span> saw him<\/span> from afar, spoke to a fellow disciple next to him, and quietly slipped over to his side.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He circled arou<\/span>nd <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> a couple of times.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Noticing that <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> didn\u2019t pay attention to him, he purposely coughed loudly.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> finally came to his senses and greeted him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ming Xiao<\/span> cleared his throat and first praised his own contributions to ensuring the trial went smoothly. Then, he subtly congratulated <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> for passing the trial.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

After speaking, seeing that <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> was distracted, he found it quite strange: “What\u2019s wrong with you?”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He rarely saw <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> like this.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> glanced at him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He didn’t really have high expectations for his friend’s emotional intelligence, but at the moment, there were no other familiar faces around him.<\/p>\r\n

He hesitated for a moment, deciding to give it a try. He opened his mouth and asked <\/span>Ming Xiao<\/span> for advice: “Would you ever want to lock someone up?”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ming Xiao<\/span>, who was usually the lone wolf of the group, was rarely approached for advice on emotional matters, so he became quite interested: “Like who?”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> thought about his relationship with <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span>, quickly making a simple analogy: “For example… your master?”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ming Xiao<\/span> imagined it for a moment and wished he hadn\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

How terrifying.<\/p>\r\n

Even if he really lost his mind and dared to lock his master up, his master would likely have lost his mind too and let him do it. But then, he’d be hanging around in front of <\/span>Xue Heng<\/span>, doing nothing all day. <\/span>Xue Heng<\/span> would make sure to have him memorize three hundred formation patterns every day, right?<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Three hundred. And if they were complicated, he wouldn\u2019t even be able to look at them all.<\/p>\r\n

The more <\/span>Ming Xiao<\/span> thought about it, the more he felt he couldn\u2019t memorize them. He began imagining himself being slapped on the palm, then kicked out of the door to stand in punishment, followed by being mocked by the entire sect. Finally, he’d face a miserable outcome, with his dignity utterly shattered.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

That was his most important reputation!<\/p>\r\n

Ming Xiao<\/span> was so scared by his imagined outcome that he suddenly stood up and turned to walk away, as if he had made a firm decision.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> was confused: “Where are you going?”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ming Xiao<\/span> answered curtly: “To hang myself.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> was even more confused.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Did their conversation have anything to do with suicide?<\/p>\r\n

Ming Xiao<\/span> looked as though he was facing death without fear: “I must leave a legacy in this world.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span>: “\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He dragged his suicidal companion back.<\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> confirmed with <\/span>Ming Xiao<\/span>: “So, you wouldn’t want to lock your master up?”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ming Xiao<\/span> answered seriously: “Well, my master sometimes wants to lock me up, for example, when my studies aren\u2019t going well or when I upset him. He\u2019ll lock me in confinement.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span>: “\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He felt like they weren\u2019t talking about the same thing.<\/p>\r\n

Moreover, he couldn\u2019t really understand the kind of life <\/span>Ming Xiao<\/span> was leading.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> asked again: “What if your master wants to take on another disciple? Would you be unhappy?”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

This time, <\/span>Ming Xiao<\/span> answered without hesitation: “No.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

That would be a great thing! If his master had a new disciple, he wouldn\u2019t be constantly focused on his studies.<\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> thought about it seriously, then nodded at <\/span>Ming Xiao<\/span>: “I understand.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He said goodbye to <\/span>Ming Xiao<\/span> and walked toward the group of disciples who had passed the trial.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ming Xiao<\/span> looked at his back, feeling completely confused.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

What did he understand?<\/p>\r\n

After a moment of confusion, <\/span>Ming Xiao<\/span> suddenly had a flash of insight.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Whatever <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> had understood, it was all because of his guidance!<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Realizing this, he immediately felt incredibly useful and satisfied, continuing his duty with a smile.<\/p>\r\n



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After a few seniors finally finished their discussion, they straightened their clothes and returned to their graceful, approachable demeanor, appearing as the high-ranking elders they were.<\/p>\r\n

The group settled on the hig<\/span>h platform. <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span>, scanning the group of potential disciples below, quickly focused on <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He observed <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span>‘s state and noticed that his young disciple seemed to be in a low mood.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Liufeng<\/span> furrowed his brows.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

But the disciple selection ceremony had already begun, and he couldn\u2019t intervene just yet. He would have to wait until the ceremony was over to talk to <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The ceremony proceeded swiftly. The peak masters and elders who were looking to take disciples had already scouted out their preferred candidates and quickly claimed those with excellent potential.<\/p>\r\n

Xie Liufeng<\/span>\u2019s sole purpose in being here was <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span>. Seeing that the time was right, he was about to call <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> over and leave with him so they could head home. However, out of the blue, a young disciple looked up at him and spoke: “Sword <\/span>Sovereign<\/span>, I am <\/span>Xie Huai<\/span> from the Xie family. I hope that Sword <\/span>Sovereign<\/span> will take me as a disciple.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Liufeng<\/span> hadn\u2019t heard the name of this family in hundreds of years, and he almost didn\u2019t react in time.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Seeing <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span> looking at him, <\/span>Xie Huai<\/span> hurriedly took out something from his storage bag: “I have a token left by Sword <\/span>Sovereign<\/span> in<\/span> my family as proof.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Liufeng<\/span> thought for a moment, then used spiritual power to retrieve the item from <\/span>Xie Huai<\/span>‘s hands.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

It was a plain jade pendant, inside of which was a spatial array, meant for storage.<\/p>\r\n

It hadn\u2019t been used or maintained for many years, and the spiritual light on the jade pendant had already dimmed.<\/p>\r\n

Xie Liufeng<\/span> lowered his eyes to look at the jade pendant. After rifling through his memories for a while, he recalled a faint connection to it, nodding slightly: “This is indeed my item.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> couldn\u2019t help but clench his fists.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He restrained himself from making any further moves.<\/p>\r\n

Xie Liufeng<\/span> seemed to recall something, and with an ambiguous smile, he continued: “But this isn\u2019t exactly a token. If I had to categorize it, it should be considered a lost item.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Huai<\/span>‘s expression froze: “Sword Master\u2019s meaning… I don\u2019t understand.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Liufeng<\/span> explained more clearly: “Since y<\/span>ou know I\u2019m from the Xie family, do you know that when I was sixteen, I was expelled from the Xie family?”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He felt that such a simple statement didn\u2019t quite cover the nature of his relationship with the Xie family. After a moment\u2019s pause, he added: “It wasn\u2019t an expulsion in the family tree sense, but an expulsion where the Xie family actually tried to take my life. I remember when I left, my ancestral tablet was still in the Xie family\u2019s shrine. I wonder if it\u2019s still there now.”<\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> immediately raised his gaze.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Liufeng<\/span> seemed to have predicted his reaction and gave him a comforting wink.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Then he turned back, casually continuing to recount the past to the young <\/span>Xie Huai<\/span>: “The Xie family, although always considered insignificant, once had some standing in <\/span>Zhongbo City<\/span>. They were only pushed out of the city after the family\u2019s N<\/span>ascent Soul<\/span> cultivator died. Do you know why?”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Huai<\/span> seemed to be greatly shaken by the revelation, still struggling to process what had just been said. His voice was hoarse as he attempted to explain: “The Elder made a mistake while cultivating\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

“Ah, so that\u2019s the story you\u2019re telling outsiders?” <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span> smiled, his eyes narrowing. It was the first time he had heard the official version of the Xie family’s story, and with a faint chuckle, he spoke bluntly: “I\u2019m afraid that\u2019s not quite it. The truth is, I killed him.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Upon hearing this, even <\/span>Xue Heng<\/span>, who had been sitting beside him, couldn\u2019t help but glance at <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xue Heng<\/span> still remembered the situation when <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span> first came to <\/span>Beiyue Sword Sect<\/span>. At that time, <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span> didn\u2019<\/span>t even have a trace of cultivation, even defeating a Qi Refining disciple would have been a challenge.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Although <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span> quickly advanced to the Foundation Establishment and then <\/span>Golden <\/span>Core <\/span>Stage<\/span>, achieving things beyond normal understanding and causing immense envy, that came only later.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Liufeng<\/span> looked at <\/span>Xie Huai<\/span> and concluded with finality: “The only reason I\u2019m telling you all of this is to make it clear: <\/span>M<\/span>y relationship with your family\u2026 isn\u2019t good. You\u2019ve come to the wrong person if you want me as a master.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He truly didn\u2019t know which ‘wise person’ had suggested this path to <\/span>Xie Huai<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Finding <\/span>Xie Tinglan<\/span> would\u2019ve been more reliable, though <\/span>Xie Tinglan<\/span> would probably not want to get involved with anything related to the Xie family either.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Huai<\/span>‘s face turned as white as a sheet.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Seeing the young man lost in shock, <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span> reassured him: “Don\u2019t worry. Although I do have some issues with your family, they\u2019re old, irrelevant matters. I\u2019m not interested in bringing up old grievances or holding grudges. Since you passed the sect\u2019s entrance trial, you should just find a master and learn, and I won\u2019t interfere.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

With that, he stood up and made his way towards the sect\u2019s headmaster, <\/span>Fang Yan<\/span>, to take his leave: “Alright, my disciple is taken care of, it\u2019s time for me to head back.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Though <\/span>Fang Yan<\/span> had just been served with a big piece of gossip, he remained calm and nodded.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Liufeng<\/span> turned to <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span>, his eyes silently signaling him to follow: “Xing Xing?”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Without hesitation, <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> immedia<\/span>tely followed behind him. The two left the hall together.<\/span><\/p>\r\n



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As they walked towar<\/span>d a quiet spot, neither spoke. <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> kept glancing at <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span>, so absentminded that he almost walked into a tree.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Liufeng<\/span> gently steadied him, a faint smile on his lips: “Watch where you’re going.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> grabbed his hand and looked up at him, finally unable to hold back his words: “You never told me about this before.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Liufeng<\/span> squinted his eyes and answered honestly: “To be honest, if it weren’t for someone bringing this up today, I wouldn’t have remembered it either.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Seeing that <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> still looked troubled, <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span> reached out and lightly pinched his cheek: “Don\u2019t be upset. Though I didn\u2019t gain much from those events because I was too young, I didn\u2019t lose anything either.”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Chu Xinghui<\/span> didn’t respond. Instead, he simply threw himself into <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span>\u2019s embrace, wrapping his arms tightly around him.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Liufeng<\/span> chuckled softly, smoothly returning the hug.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

His voice was warm as he asked: “Well, now that no one is here to ask me for a disciple, do you, a certain ‘Chu’ disciple, want to give me the honor and become my disciple?”<\/p>\r\n

Hearing this, <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> slowly pulled away from his arms.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He looked up at him with a serious expression, as if he was scrutinizing <\/span>Xie Liufeng<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Liufeng<\/span> blinked innocently.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Then, <\/span>Chu Xinghui<\/span> suddenly asked: “What if I don\u2019t want to be your disciple?”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Xie Liufeng<\/span> was momentarily stunned: “Hmm?”<\/span><\/p>\r\n

He quickly ran through his recent memories.<\/p>\r\n

Had he accidentally upset this little ancestor recently?<\/p>\r\n

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