Host! I told you to do a task! I didn't tell you to bbb.

The next morning, the Liu and Shen families were sitting around a table having breakfast.

The aroma of congee filled the hall, accompanied by the delicate scent of a few side dishes, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Just then, the steward strode in, stopped beside Master Liu, and respectfully reported, "Master, someone outside the manor requests an audience."

Master Liu set down the celadon bowl in his hand, tapping the bottom of the bowl lightly against the table with a crisp sound: "Who goes there? Have you given your name and background?"

The butler bowed slightly, his tone tinged with uncertainty:

"The visitor was dressed in Western Region attire, with a high nose and deep-set eyes, and a silver-sheathed curved sword at his waist. He said... he wanted to see Miss Mu."

Mu Yunling looked up in astonishment, her face filled with confusion and helplessness: "Looking for me? I... I don't know anyone from the Western Regions..."

Master Liu's brows furrowed immediately, his eyes sharpening: "Did he explain his purpose? Is he a friend or foe?"

"That man refused to say more, only insisting on seeing Miss Mu with his own eyes."

Master Liu snorted coldly, a glint of cold light flashing in his eyes:

"In that case, please invite him in. I want to see who dares to play tricks on me at the Liu Family Manor."

The steward accepted the order and left. A short while later, he led a person into the hall.

The newcomer was dressed in a long, brocade robe in the style of the Western Regions. He was tall and slender, and the silver scimitar at his waist was particularly eye-catching.

The rubies inlaid on the scabbard shimmered with dazzling brilliance in the morning light.

His face had deep features, with a high, straight nose and thin, tightly pressed lips, exuding a cold and resolute air.

His gaze quickly swept across the entire room, finally settling firmly on Mu Yunling's face.

The next moment, to everyone's astonishment, he suddenly knelt down on one knee with a "thud," his voice trembling violently with extreme excitement:

"Princess! Your subordinate, Ule... has finally found you!"

The cry of "Princess" exploded like a thunderclap in the quiet hall.

"Princess...?"

Mu Yunling trembled violently, her eyes filled with panic and disbelief.

"You...you've mistaken me for someone else! I'm Mu Yunling, not some princess!"

Ule suddenly looked up, his deep brown eyes surging with ecstasy and eagerness, and the veins on his forehead bulging with emotion.

"Your subordinate would never mistake her! Princess, are you wearing a crescent-shaped sapphire pendant around your neck? Is the word 'Lingyue' engraved on the back?"

Mu Yunling was struck dumb, and instantly raised her hand to tightly cover her collar.

She was indeed wearing such a pendant close to her skin; it was the only item she had when she transmigrated, and she had never mentioned it to anyone!

"How...how did you know?!"

Her voice trembled uncontrollably, and her fingertips touched the cold gemstone, yet the touch felt like burning heat.

Uller stared intently at her neck, which she was protecting, his voice hoarse from the long-suppressed search:

"Back then, the king sensed that Altai harbored ambitions to usurp the throne, and ordered his men to escort you out of the Western Regions overnight!"

"Who knew we would be ambushed on the way, and you...you slipped and fell off the glacier! Your men fought desperately to break through, but we could never find you again."

"For the past five years, your subordinates have traversed every inch of the Central Plains, all to find you and bring you back!"

"Glacier...fallen off a cliff..."

Mu Yunling's fingers gripped the pendant tightly, her knuckles turning white.

A series of blurry and fragmented images suddenly assaulted her mind—the biting cold wind and the icy, bone-chilling river water.

Her head was throbbing with pain, and she clutched it in agony. "No... I don't remember! I have no memory of these things! I'm not!"

"Yunling!"

Shen Run stood up almost instantly and pulled the trembling, swaying Mu Yunling tightly into his arms.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here!"

Mu Yunling curled up in his arms, covered in cold sweat.

Her body trembled violently and uncontrollably, and her fingernails dug deep into Shen Run's arm unconsciously.

Those chaotic fragments of memory surged wildly through her mind like a tidal wave.

The modern soul was violently torn apart by the memories of the original owner of this body, almost ripping her consciousness apart.

"My head hurts so much...so many images...who...who am I..." she stammered, her voice trembling with a broken sob.

Shen Run could clearly feel the person in his arms trembling like a frightened bird, and his heart ached beyond measure.

He placed one hand on her cold forehead, trying to convey some comforting warmth.

With his other hand, he wrapped his arms around her waist even tighter, holding her firmly in his arms.

At the same time, he looked up, his gaze like a sharp blade shooting towards Ule, and shouted sternly, "Shut up! Can't you see she can't take it anymore?!"

Ule stood frozen in place, his deep brown eyes filled with anxiety and helplessness, wanting to approach her but afraid of upsetting her.

Without further hesitation, Shen Run scooped up the almost limp Mu Yunling in his arms.

Her face was as pale as paper, and her hair, damp with cold sweat, clung to her cheeks.

"Don't be afraid, I'll take you back to rest."

He whispered comforting words in her ear, gently patted her back with his palm, and walked quickly and steadily toward the inner courtyard.

Master Liu's face was solemn. He tapped his knuckles heavily on the table, making a dull sound, and his gaze shot towards Wule like lightning.

"Do you know that your few words have thrown her into complete disarray? If anything happens to her because of this, I will never let you off the hook!"

Uller slowly stood up, his chest still heaving violently, his face filled with regret.

"I had no intention of disturbing the princess! I had been searching for her for five whole years, and upon seeing her again, I was overcome with emotion and lost my composure..."

He gazed in the direction where Mu Yunling had disappeared, his lips pressed tightly together, and finally revealed the heavy truth.

"It's because, for the Western Regions now, the princess is their only hope and pillar of support!"

"Back then... not long after the princess was sent away, the king and queen... were murdered by that treacherous dog, Altai!"

He practically forced out the word "killed" through gritted teeth, his voice filled with the hatred of a blood feud.

"After Altai usurped the throne, he launched a bloody purge of the former royal family, leaving the people of the Western Regions in dire straits!"

"For years I have been hiding, fleeing from pursuers while searching for the princess, hoping that one day she will return, restore the royal family, and avenge the tragic deaths of the king and queen!"

The entire hall was silent, save for the echoing accusations of Uller, stained with blood and tears.

Master Liu's fingers, which were tapping the table, paused, and his eyes surged with turmoil.

He had heard about the upheavals in the Western Regions royal family, but he never expected that this bloody case would be so deeply connected to the gentle Miss Mu in his family.

In the midst of this deathly silence, a dark figure silently descended into the center of the hall like a ghost; it was Xiao Hanxing's bodyguard.

He knelt on one knee, presenting a sealed letter with both hands, his voice low and urgent: "Alliance Leader, an urgent dispatch from the capital, a secret letter from His Majesty!"

Xiao Hanxing's expression hardened. He quickly took the letter, crushed the sealing wax with his fingertips, and unfolded the letter to quickly scan it.

The next moment, his brows furrowed suddenly, and a heavy, cold light flashed in his eyes.

"Hanxing, what did the letter say?" Liu Yunshu noticed his seriousness and asked with concern.

Xiao Hanxing held the letter between his fingers and said in a deep voice, "Altai has secretly colluded with the remnants of the Central Plains Demonic Sect, intending to use the power of the Demonic Sect to consolidate his rule in the Western Regions, and... he is likely to take action against the Central Plains martial arts world soon."

"The remnants of the evil cult, having lain dormant for years, have actually colluded with Altay..."

Master Liu slammed his fist on the table, the celadon bowls and cups rattling softly. "This is going to stir up trouble in both the Central Plains and the Western Regions!"

Liu Yunshu gripped Xiao Hanxing's sleeve tightly, her fingertips turning white:

"Yun Ling... she's only just learned about her background, and she already has to face such a cruel reality and a powerful enemy..."

Before she could finish speaking, a weak yet remarkably clear voice came from the doorway:

"Uler, I remember now."

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Mu Yunling, supported by Shen Run, returning to stand at the entrance of the hall.

She looked at Uller and asked, word by word, "Tell me, Uller, where are my father and mother... now?"

Ule was stunned at first, then a huge surge of joy and heartache welled up in his heart.

He strode forward and knelt down again three steps away from her, his voice choked with sobs:

"Princess! The King and Queen... were forced to abdicate and were executed by the traitor from Altai on the third day after you fell off the cliff..."

"Altay..."

Mu Yunling slowly repeated the name, word by word, her voice hoarse, yet filled with a chilling and hateful intent.

"The blood feud of my father and mother, the suffering of the people of the Western Regions... I will personally settle this blood debt with him, one by one."

"Sister Yunling," Liu Yunshu immediately stepped forward, grasped her cold hand, and looked at her with a firm gaze.

"You are not alone. The Liu family, the Shen family, and the entire martial arts world of the Central Plains are all behind you!"

Xiao Hanxing nodded steadily, displaying the majesty of an alliance leader.

"Altai's collusion with the evil cult makes him an enemy of the Central Plains martial arts world. We can unite with the former royal family of the Western Regions and work together from within and without."

"This will not only avenge Yunling and pacify the Western Regions, but also eradicate the Demonic Sect and ensure peace in the Central Plains. It is a win-win situation."

Upon hearing this, Wule was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes. He kowtowed three times to Mu Yunling, his forehead instantly turning red and swollen.

"Princess, you are truly wise and righteous! The countless people of the Western Regions of Uledai thank you, Princess! Thank you, heroes! Your subordinates are willing to sacrifice everything for you, Princess, and for the great cause of restoring our kingdom, even unto death!"

Mu Yunling took a deep breath, stepped forward, and personally helped Wule up.

"Ule, rise. From this day forward, I am Princess Lingyue of the Western Regions royal family."

Her gaze shifted to Shen Run, filled with boundless tenderness and an equally unwavering determination.

"Brother Shen, the road ahead is fraught with danger. I may have to drag you into this vortex as well."

Shen Run grasped her hand without hesitation, his gaze intense and resolute:

"Your enemies are my enemies. Your country is the land I will protect."

"Whether you are Mu Yunling or Lingyue, you are the one I, Shen Run, have chosen for this life. I will go through fire and water with you."

Master Liu broke the heavy atmosphere with a deep, resounding order:

"There's no time to lose! Hanxing, immediately use your position as the leader of the martial arts alliance to send messages to all the major sects, informing them of the Demonic Sect's collusion with Altay, and gather their forces to discuss countermeasures!"

"Ule, quickly contact the loyal former subordinates within the Western Regions and ascertain the troop deployment in Altai and the hiding places of the evil cultists!"

"Yes!" Xiao Hanxing and Wule replied in unison.