Chasing after her husband? Is it even possible to win him back?

The old woman frowned in displeasure. She glanced at Zhu Han'e and said, "Look at Ning Qiuning, look at your former apprentices, use your brain, and then try to say what you just said to me again."

Zhu Han'e turned her gaze to Ning Qiu Ning, who was also looking at her former master.

Zhu Han'e couldn't understand Ning Qiu Ning's emotions, but as she said, not understanding didn't mean she didn't understand the basic principles.

Ning Qiu Ning hated herself.

why?

Because of what I said...

The young man, who was originally willing to patiently communicate, turned and left because of one sentence, thus the opportunity to communicate was lost.

“At least he said something at the beginning, and then we talked. At least he told me that I wasn’t in a good state to talk to him…” Ning Qiu Ning’s voice was low and weak.

"Senior Sister Zhu, you don't understand. You can stand aside and listen or watch. I don't mind. If you can't stand it or don't want to listen, you can leave. I'm not begging you to speak up for me. I've already suffered enough. Although most of it is my own fault, I don't want anyone to hinder me when I'm trying to make amends. Is that okay?"

"Qiu Ning, you can talk to her," the old woman said from the side. She could tell that Ning Qiu Ning had a lot of resentment that she hadn't vented.

“It’s unnecessary and meaningless.” Ning Qiu Ning withdrew her gaze, lowered her head, and pressed her chest. Although she was standing, she seemed to be curled up into a ball.

She once had unwavering faith in her master, Zhu Han'e, a powerful and confident man with a cold, serene expression and an icy sword.

He absorbed everything she said and taught without question, and used it to discipline himself, striving to emulate his master, and readily believed everything she said.

But what is the truth?

This woman had ruined everything for her, and after the woman's words had angered Chu Xunfeng and driven him away, she was even more disappointed and somewhat disheartened.

As it turned out, Zhu Han'e didn't understand anything at all. She just thought that Brother Chu would be a burden to her, so she broke off her marriage.

And I was even foolish enough to listen to her...

Ning Qiu Ning looked up at the sky, which was still somewhat leaden in early spring.

It was not Chu who chose to sever this relationship.

Yes, is there something you didn't do well, Brother Chu?

No, he did everything perfectly. The choice wasn't his, but mine.

Now that things have come to this, how could I possibly still think of pushing this matter onto Zhu Han'e...? She did encourage me, but the decision was mine to make.

Moreover, even if this master doesn't know anything, at least he's decent in his conduct and actions.

[I am not someone who shows no mercy in my actions.]

Yes, even if Zhu Han'e encouraged her to divorce her husband, wouldn't it be herself who was ruined by the way the divorce was handled, trampling the affection that had lasted for more than ten years since childhood into the dust and crushing it?

If I had gone to find Brother Chu back then and clearly explained my pursuits and thoughts to him, would Brother Chu have stubbornly refused to let go?

He won't. He will definitely let go, and the relationship between the two of them will at least not become like it is today, where he leaves you speechless after a few words and turns to leave.

He might leave the Ning family, or he might not, but at least the bond remains, and his parents won't have to worry about the Chamber of Commerce to the point of needing to look for the 'legacy' he left behind.

I don't owe anyone anything.

Brother Chu, you don't owe anyone anything... but I owe you so much.

.......

The vast sky spun in her vision, and the already gloomy sky suddenly darkened. Ning Qiu Ning, who was frantically whipping her heart, suddenly collapsed, as if swaying in a storm, and fell into an abyss with a single misstep.

She no longer had the strength to save herself, and even felt that perhaps "falling down and being smashed to pieces would end everything."

But she only fell to the ground, and what echoed in her ears was not the howling wind, but only the maid's tense and anxious calls.

Zhu Han'e looked at Ning Qiu Ning's condition with a blank expression, still puzzled.

Countless "whys" lingered in her mind. She couldn't understand the inner struggle of this disciple, nor could she comprehend why Ning Qiu Ning's condition, which had clearly stabilized and she had been fine for some time, had suddenly fainted.

"She's alright, just exhausted. Let's take her back to rest." Although Zhu Han'e was puzzled, she breathed a sigh of relief, at least her life was safe.

"Han'e, look at Qiu Ning's appearance. Can you repeat what you just said to me?" The old woman helped her disciple up and looked at the somewhat bewildered Zhu Han'e.

Zhu Han'e pursed her lips and shook her head.

"You only know that Qiu Ning and that boy seem to be married, but do you know what their real relationship is like? Do you know how your disciple treats her husband at home because of your teaching? Do you know how they drifted apart and eventually became strangers, or even enemies?"

Zhu Han'e simply pursed her lips, unable to utter a single word in response.

“Yes, you don’t know anything, so what gives you the right to speak?” The old woman patted Zhu Han’e’s shoulder. “You know how long Qiu Ning has been looking for him. Chu Xunfeng was stopped by Qiu Ning in a hurry. Whether he really had something urgent to do or not, at least Qiu Ning hopes that he can give her a chance to talk to him.”

“You know nothing, yet you angered that kid with just one sentence, and you still have the audacity to say that even if you don’t understand, you still understand some principles.”

"Do you really understand?" The old woman's finger tapped Zhu Han'e's chest. "Do you really understand what Qiu Ning is thinking and what she cares about?"

"You are a woman who has mastered the ruthless sword, so you understand nothing."

Zhu Han'e took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly. "I will not express my opinions anymore."

The old woman looked at Zhu Han'e's somber expression and nodded slightly. "Remember to apologize to Qiu Ning later."

"......Yes."

Chapter Fourteen, Trench Coat

The vast ocean stretches as far as the eye can see, with only the shimmering waves reflecting the blazing sun in the sky.

After the arrival of spring, the temperature in the entire Yeze Wetland has gradually risen, and the early spring east wind has also brought a touch of warmth.

By chance, he encountered Ning Qiu Ning, whose heart had been stirred by a slight ripple, but which was calmed down by the gentle caress of the spring breeze. Chu Xun Feng simply gazed at the South China Sea, watching the "Dragon Gate" in the sky that was just one step away from truly taking shape.

With its flying eaves and colorful tiles, resembling a torii gate, Chu Xunfeng saw it more as a gateway. If it weren't standing on the sea but on the clouds, Chu Xunfeng would have felt that it was the legendary gateway to the Heavenly Court.

Nantianmen.

The pillars are adorned with coiled dragons, and the lintel is covered with an angry dragon head. Even though it looks somewhat illusory, even from several miles away, Chu Xunfeng could vaguely hear the dragon's roar.

[User, that is Dragon's Might.]

Dragon's Might, huh?

The light screen interrupted Chu Xunfeng's peculiar state of mind, and the young man raised his right hand and pinched his brow.

"Chu Xunfeng... Just when things were about to reach a conclusion, you suddenly wanted to come to me..." The Snake Lord's cold and hoarse voice sounded behind the young man, "I hope your mind is clear enough."

"Important news." Chu Xunfeng turned to look at Ao Xiu, "Dang Kang has found a Bixie."

Ao Xiu froze for a moment, his expression almost frozen, his golden vertical pupils involuntarily shrinking into thin lines. "What...did you say?"

“Dang Kang brought a small demon beast that I didn’t recognize to the banquet a few days ago. All the demon clan leaders and vassal kings present at the time confirmed the beast’s identity as Bixie.” Chu Xunfeng looked at Ao Xiu’s solemn expression. “Although this news may have come late, it’s not too late now.”

The Dragon Gate Gathering is just two days away, and this news is indeed late, far too late.

The Serpent King fell silent, his eyes flickering, his mind swirling with countless thoughts.

This information was obtained by the Demon Suppression Bureau from visiting residents around the rabbit demon family recently.

Regarding the existence of that family's pet.

Ah Chou.......

Snake King raised his head and looked at Chu Xunfeng. "Indeed, it's too late, but at least it didn't catch me off guard."

"I won't ask you how to do it, after all, that's my job." Chu Xunfeng's gaze turned to the Dragon Gate phenomenon. "The message has been delivered. The Dragon Gate Gathering is just a few days away. I just hope you haven't forgotten about missing teeth."

As Chu Xunfeng turned to leave, Ao Xiu raised his hand and pressed down on Chu Xunfeng's shoulder. "The matter you brought about regarding the exorcism has given me a clue about that rabbit demon family."

"What?" Chu Xunfeng stopped in his tracks and turned to look at the Snake Lord's gaunt face.

"The neighbor with the missing tooth seemed to have seen that family keeping a pet a while ago. It was named Ugly, and its appearance was roughly like a small lion with a pair of featherless wings. Because it was in the form of a beast, it was mistaken for a 'monster'."

"..." After a brief moment of thought, Chu Xunfeng caught up with Ao Xiu's train of thought, "You mean, Ah Chou is the same Bianxie that Kang Gong found?"

"I don't know, because there are actually quite a few demonic beasts that look like lions but also have wings. Bixie's true form is indeed similar to this image, but... if A Chou really is Bixie, then the 'reason' for the rabbit demon family being attacked is justified, and the disappearance of the two rabbit demon brothers also has a reasonable explanation."

Chu Xunfeng remained silent for a long while before letting out a deep breath. "Indeed, I never knew why the Missing Tooth family was attacked. The money I gave them shouldn't have caused them to suffer such a fate."

"So, if Ah Chou is Bixie, and Kang's people happen to find Bixie's existence, then in order to cover up Bixie's true existence, the rabbit demon family must disappear... Perhaps, the fact that the toothless mother survived is an accident."

"Did Miss Tooth die?" Chu Xunfeng turned to look at Snake King, his eyes sharp.

"I don't know, but it's very possible." Snake King seemed not to see Chu Xunfeng's gaze, only uttering cold words, "After all, this is a way to solve Dang Kang once and for all, but it's not certain, because Bixie is not so easy to control. If Bixie is Achou, whether the rabbit demon brothers can live or not depends on whether they are useful to Duke Dang Kang."

"..." Chu Xunfeng shrugged and shook off Ao Xiu's hand on his shoulder. "This is your dragon clan's mistake. If A Chou really is Bixie, then your mistake not only harmed my friend's family, but also caused Bixie, which should have been discovered by you, to fall into Dang Kang's hands."

Ao Xiu fell silent, because what Chu Xunfeng said... was true.

All mistakes stem from one's own lack of attention.

"You guys figure out how to solve this yourselves." Chu Xunfeng started walking.

"Wait a minute," the Snake King suddenly said.

Chu Xunfeng stopped in his tracks.

"This garment was found by my men at the rabbit demon's house." Ao Xiu's hand brushed against the ring on his right hand, and he grabbed a garment resembling a trench coat.

Chu Xunfeng remained silent.

"It must have been made by their family. It's still a work in progress, with rabbit fur sewn onto the collar." Snake King tossed the clothes in his hand to Chu Xunfeng. "If that evil-repelling beast really is Ah Chou from the rabbit demon's family, he would recognize this garment."

"What do you want me to do?" Chu Xunfeng gripped the trench coat tightly, his gaze fixed on Ao Xiu.

“I don’t need you to do anything.” Ao Xiu squinted at the human youth who was clearly dissatisfied with him. “But you should also want to know the answer, but I don’t need it. I have my own way, and I haven’t forgotten that I owe you an explanation.”