At this moment, within the State of Cangwu.
A shooting star streaked across the sky.
However, this shooting star did not disappear. After reaching the ground, it lost its light and directly transformed into the form of a woman.
Gu Zhiruo happened to pass by there.
She saw the woman in a cyan dress, unconscious on the spot.
Thinking it improper for a woman to lie on the cold ground, she had someone take the woman back.
Now, let's turn to Shengjing.
Upon learning that twelve of the Yuan Family's estates in Youzhou had been destroyed.
Yuan Xin flew into a rage.
He swept all the memorials on the table onto the ground.
"Where is that girl Jun Xin? Why is there no sign of her? Hasn't she caught the culprit yet?"
"Reporting to the Lord, the Cloud and Mist Alliance was also burned down just three days ago."
The hostility in Yuan Xin's eyes intensified.
"And where is Jun Xin?"
"The Alliance Leader is on her way back to Shengjing. In five days, it will be the big day for the Yuan Family's meeting."
"That girl has the nerve to come back."
The informant lowered his head, not daring to reply.
"Get out."
"Yes, my Lord."
Yuan Xin sat down.
Unlike Wang Cheng and Lin Feng, Yuan Xin had taken the Beauty - Nourishing Pill at the age of twenty. So, his appearance seemed just like that of a normal twenty - year - old man.
He did all this because Yuan Xin had always been waiting for someone, and that someone was An Susu, the head of the An Family.
Over the years, An Susu was not unaware of Yuan Xin's feelings for her, but she had never responded directly.
And Yuan Xin was just a fool.
He had waited for so many years, without complaint or regret.
Even the rebellion and the assassination attempt on the Empress Ye Ling back then were only because Yuan Xin knew that An Susu wanted to obtain the Vermilion Bird, so he joined in.
The letter he wrote to An Susu was returned again.
Yuan Xin was already in a bad mood. Now, upon hearing about the burning of the Yuan Family's branch in Youzhou and the loss of tens of thousands of gold, his temper became even more irritable.
"That girl Jun Xin is so stupid."
"I've carefully cultivated her for so many years, but she's getting stupider. She doesn't understand anything. Although the Yuan Family has eliminated many opponents because of her, who knows how many enemies she has brought to the Yuan Family."
There was only Yuan Xin in the room.
But when he spoke, it was as if there was someone listening.
Sure enough, not long after, a beautiful woman appeared behind Yuan Xin.
"My Lord Yuan, are you regretting it?"
"I can't say I regret it. It's just that now this girl has grown up. I'm afraid she won't be as easy to control as before."
"Doesn't she worship you, her adoptive father? You just need to say a few words, and she will surely believe you completely."
Yuan Xin remained silent.
Then he said, "What are you here for?"
"I'm here to ask Lord Yuan to do me a favor. Of course, I'll give you what you want."
"You know what I want?"
"The head of the An Family likes divine beasts and especially likes to keep them in captivity. Although I don't have the ability to capture a divine beast for Lord Yuan, I can provide the potion that can attract divine beasts."
"You've found it?"
"Of course. Lord Yuan must not forget what I do."
"Of course I won't forget. The mistress of the black market, now the second - in - command. All the items flowing in the black market have to go through your review. It must have been quite difficult for you to obtain the potion to attract divine beasts."
"Lord Yuan, just tell me whether you'll make this deal or not."
"Of course I will."
Yuan Xin picked up the scattered memorials one by one.
"However, Mistress, you know so many of my secrets. Aren't you afraid that one day I'll kill you to silence you?"
"If I were afraid, I wouldn't be standing here. I know that Lord Yuan is highly skilled in martial arts and extremely intelligent. But I, Rong Yan, have walked the jianghu for so many years. I don't just rely on my looks. You have your strategies, and I have mine."
Rong Yan had quite a few pieces of leverage against Yuan Xin.
If something happened to her one day, those pieces of information would spread all over the Nine Provinces.
"Just joking, my dear. In the future, I still have to cooperate with you well. I won't shoot myself in the foot."
Rong Yan also smiled.
However, over the years, even the last bit of tenderness had disappeared from her face.
"Mistress, you can now state your conditions."
"Help me find someone."
"Who?"
"The real head of the black market - the Ghost - faced Hades."
Yuan Xin was stunned for a moment, then laughed. "People all say that the mistress of the black market met a man and, for this man, gave up such a good black - market business and was willing to retreat to the second line. Previously, I didn't believe it, but now I know that this rumor is actually seven - tenths true."
Rong Yan replied, "Lord Yuan of the Yuan Family doesn't need to worry about this. We all have what we want, don't we?"
"Of course."
Yuan Xin then said, "You can tell me some specific details."
"There's nothing specific. The outside world all says he's dead, and I've also seen his body."
"Then why...?"
"I don't believe it. He was so powerful. I don't believe he could die so easily."
Yuan Xin said, "I'm afraid that even if I'm willing to investigate whole - heartedly, the answer you get will be in vain."
"You don't need to worry about this, Lord Yuan."
After the two discussed.
Rong Yan left the Yuan Family's compound.
Zhao Huai, everyone says you're dead.
I've also seen your body.
But I still don't believe it. I don't believe you'd be willing to let go of everything in this world. Even if you could let go of me and the black market, you must not be able to let go of your beloved younger sister.
If you're really dead, then I, Rong Yan, even if I use all the power of the black market and all my connections.
I will send that clan elder Xia Wanning to the underworld to accompany you.
Rong Yan clenched her fists tightly.
The rescue in the Demon Valley and the escort all the way.
From that encounter, Rong Yan knew that she couldn't escape this life.
She would do everything in her power to repay Zhao Huai's kindness.
Yuan Xin accepted the potion left by Rong Yan, feeling a sense of loss in his heart.
He had known Rong Yan for many years. There was only a bond of interest between them, but the two were so similar.
They both had the people they loved, but they couldn't have them.
But they were also reluctant to give up.
"Susu, if one day you can tell me personally that you care about me, then I will also give up all the family business of the Yuan Family for you. Even if I have to risk my life for you, I won't hesitate."
For An Susu, Yuan Xin could use everyone around him.
He could go against his conscience and give up his identity.
Yuan Xin didn't value fame and fortune that much.
Over the years, he had continuously expanded his power only because only a powerful him would be qualified to talk to An Susu.
Only then could An Susu take a second look at him.