Fairy, you call this repaying a debt of gratitude?

Chapter 99 Chu Yaoxi

Memory is not as reliable as you might imagine. When you unravel the threads of your memory to the very end, you may find yourself wondering whether those events actually happened.

"If you haven't made up your mind yet, we can discuss this another day."

A clear, cool voice slowly rang out, allowing Shen Wei to break free from his heavy memories.

He came to his senses and saw Ye Qingci sitting opposite him, looking at him with a meaningful expression.

At the same time, her earlier remark made him fall into deep thought.

Before I answer you, I want you to honestly ask yourself if you are sure you really want to know the answer.

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He began to repeatedly ask himself if he really needed or wanted to know an answer.

He lives only because he can't shake off his obsession, which is why he stubbornly pursues a past that is long since useless.

He wasn't quite sure.

But he had promised Gu Lengyue that he wouldn't dwell on the past anymore; he had a good life to live.

He had already done everything he could to ensure Ye Qingci's safe arrival at the Yuheng Sect.

All other ties should be severed.

"I really haven't thought about it yet."

"Then you are still free at this moment."

"Freedom—?"

Shen Wei murmured to himself as he turned and pushed open the wooden door of the side room, returning to the residence that Chu Qianqiu had meticulously prepared for him.

The room was quiet and elegant, but Ye Qingci's words kept lingering in his mind.

On one side is responsibility, on the other is destiny.

He never came close to freedom in his life; whichever path he chose, he would be burdened with hidden shackles.

He was clear about this from the very beginning.

As his thoughts grew increasingly hazy, Shen Wei fell asleep.

The next day, early in the morning.

When Shen Wei was dressed and pushed open the door, a sea of ​​green instantly filled his eyes.

The mountains were shrouded in mist, but the scenery did not become dull because of the mist. On the contrary, it became even clearer and more beautiful under the hazy mist.

He stood quietly in front of the door, a faint sigh of emotion flashing across his eyes.

"This is indeed a very beautiful place, but it doesn't belong to me in the end."

As Shen Wei felt a surge of emotion, he gently stretched his body before withdrawing the light.

The next moment, he suddenly noticed a strange figure in the courtyard.

The figure belonged to a young girl.

She looked to be about eighteen or nineteen years old, with her long hair tied up high, which accentuated her slender neck and tall, slim figure.

Her beauty was breathtaking, and a white gauze dress accentuated her slender and graceful figure, with her long, thin legs hidden beneath the hem, exuding an ethereal charm.

At this moment, she was sitting opposite Ye Qingci at a bluestone table, her posture upright, revealing her full and pert buttocks. "Aunt Ye, I heard that you are not going back to the Shangqing Sect, but will be staying in my sect for a long time?"

Ye Qingci smiled somewhat reluctantly: "We can't go back, so I'll have to trouble you and your mother a lot from now on."

"It's alright, no trouble at all."

The girl in the white dress quickly waved her hand and said, "I have always admired Aunt Ye's swordsmanship. It is my honor that you can stay here for so long. In the future, I will be able to ask you for guidance in my swordsmanship training."

"After all, everyone in the world says that Aunt Ye is the number one swordsman of our time."

"It's just an empty reputation. Those senior masters who truly mastered the art of swordsmanship all live in seclusion, and the world has no way to see them. That's why I've been lucky enough to gain this empty reputation."

"I think Aunt Ye is much more capable than them," Chu Ninghua said seriously. "If you were the same age, your skills would definitely far surpass those of them."

The girl rarely spoke so much at once, and just as she was about to say something, a tall and slender figure slowly approached, casting a heavy shadow on her.

"Who are you?"

The girl's tone suddenly turned cold, and she looked at the strange man in front of her with some wariness.

who is he?

To be honest, Shen Wei really didn't know how to introduce himself.

But Ye Qingci quickly helped him out of the predicament.

"He is the son of an old friend of mine, and now he is considered my disciple."

Shen Wei felt a sense of helplessness in his heart.

This person acted on his own initiative, arbitrarily assigning him an identity without asking for his consent. He never agreed to become a disciple, nor did he want to stay in the Jade Balance Sect.

"The son of an old friend —"

The girl muttered those words, then her tone softened slightly, though it still carried a hint of distance: "My name is Chu Yaoxi—"

Surname Chu?

Shen Wei instantly understood. Hadn't Chu Qianqiu mentioned before that she had a daughter?

It seems that the aloof and ethereal young woman before her is the apple of her eye.

However, although both mother and daughter are stunningly beautiful, their temperaments are completely different.

Chu Qianqiu is gentle and quiet, with a graceful and dignified demeanor, while Chu Yaoxi is aloof, proud, and sharp-witted. However, both of them are blessed with exceptional figures and captivating beauty.

Chu Yaoxi seemed to suddenly remember her mother's previous instructions and said calmly, "I suppose you are the person my mother mentioned."

Shen Wei asked with interest, "What did she mention about me?"

"They say you are exceptionally strong and highly skilled at such a young age."

"Um."

Shen Wei did not refute.

Seeing his reaction, Chu Yaoxi raised an eyebrow and said in a light tone, "You seem quite confident in your abilities."

"It's not a matter of confidence. It's just that the objective facts are right in front of me, and I'm simply acknowledging them."

Chu Yaoxi frowned slightly. Hearing his lack of modesty, her pride grew: "Just saying it doesn't prove anything. Since Mother says you are exceptionally capable, I want to verify it myself and see if you truly have something special."

As she said this, Chu Yaoxi stood up, clearly wanting to have a match with her.

"Um—but I'm busy."

Shen Wei bypassed Chu Yaoxi and came to Ye Qingci: "I think I've made my decision."

"Um----"

Ye Qingci didn't look at him, but quietly drank the steaming hot tea, which was of unknown name but must be quite expensive.

"I won't bother you with those cheesy old stories anymore—similarly, I won't stay at the Jade Balance Sect."

"I told you, you are free."

"No one is free—I have only chosen the chains I can bear."

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"You talk strangely—or rather, childishly."

A cool, clear voice came from behind.

Chu Yaoxi crossed her arms and looked at him with a disdainful gaze, as if to retaliate for his indifference.

Upon hearing the sound, Shen Wei slowly turned around, his deep, dark eyes meeting her gaze directly, and took a few steps forward.

The two are now extremely close, almost touching.

Chu Yaoxi could clearly see his sharp and cold eyebrows and his clear and upright features, as well as his faint sense of aura.

She was slightly taken aback, but her posture remained upright, without yielding an inch.

"I don't just talk strangely."

Shen Wei looked at her quietly and chuckled, "I am a complete freak, but you are lucky that you don't have to interact with people like me."

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The atmosphere froze for a moment.

"baffling."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yaoxi was stunned for a moment before replying with disdain.

As the young master of the Jade Balance Sect, she possesses unparalleled beauty, talent, and figure, attracting countless male disciples within the sect who admire her.

Most people either feel inferior and hesitate to take the plunge, or they try to please and flatter, thus falling into the lowest category.

The person in front of her, seemingly indifferent and aloof, was actually just trying to pique her interest with his unique arrogance.

She was no stranger to this kind of feigned indifference.

The methods seemed slightly more sophisticated than those of ordinary disciples, but in reality, they were no different and utterly boring.

Shen Wei didn't respond to Chu Yaoxi's words. He turned to look at Ye Qingci, who had been silently listening to their conversation and occasionally covering her mouth with a smile: "Then I'll take my leave. If you have any important matters to attend to in the future, just send me a message. However—now that your strength has recovered, I imagine you'll rarely need me."

"Leave? Didn't Mother tell you to—"

Ye Qingci put down the tea set in her hand and replied, "Okay."

Shen Wei ignored her. After hearing Ye Qingci's response, he nodded to her and strode away, leaving the two of them with only a slender back view.

However, he was stopped again in front of the Yuheng Sect's mountain gate.