After provoking the holy maiden of Miao territory, she was infected with a love curse.

My...wife?

What kind of nonsensical name is this?

Is this guy a psychopath?!

She had never been married, nor even dated; at most, she would read lesbian novels in bed.

This guy across from us, whether he's human or ghost, is really going too far by calling her that!

If Nuo Qianqian weren't still in this person's hands, Yin Huaixi would have blocked him long ago.

Out of sight, out of mind!

Seeing that Yin Huaixi did not reply, Sang Che continued to write on the keyboard.

And send a message using your mobile phone.

Sang Che: [Huai Xi, your friends have gone too far. If you don't come soon, I really won't have the patience to spare their lives.]

The person who sent the text message was like someone who had installed surveillance cameras in this dark mountain.

She saw through everything he said and did.

There was absolutely no attempt to conceal it.

Yin Huaixi knew she couldn't hesitate any longer, so after much deliberation, she edited a timed text message for Han Ke.

Then continue chatting with that person.

Yin Huaixi: [How did you know my name? Did Nuo Qianqian tell you?]

Yin Huaixi: [She's already betrayed me, why should I rush over to save her? Wouldn't that make me look like a fool?]

The most urgent thing is to use her indifference towards Nuo Qianqian to keep the pervert in check; otherwise, the more anxious she appears in front of the thug, the better.

The other party became even more excited.

Upon seeing these two messages, Sang Che immediately guessed Yin Huaixi's intention. Her eyes narrowed slightly, and she was very happy.

Her beloved Huaixi has finally become smarter this time around, and is no longer so unguarded.

She was very pleased.

Sang Che: [Fine, if you really don't care about them, I'll kill them all and throw them into this river.]

"When the time comes, I will come looking for you, Huaixi... Even if you die, you will never escape me."

Thinking of how Yin Huaixi died in her arms covered in blood in her past life, Sang Che felt a sharp pain in her heart.

She...shouldn't have been soft-hearted.

She should heed the high priest's advice and feed the love potion to Yin Huaixi, so that the court's lackeys and henchmen would not be able to ruthlessly deprive Huaixi of her life.

Let Huaixi disappear from this world forever and enter the cycle of reincarnation.

Seeing the shocking text sent by the other party, Yin Huaixi took a deep breath. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

She had to go alone to buy time.

This way, Nuo Qianqian would have a chance to survive.

...

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, Yin Huaixi gradually broke away from the main group.

Following the directions given to her from the other side, she walked along a dilapidated cobblestone path deeper into the Miao village.

This path was clearly frequently used; the weeds along the roadside had been trampled away. Seeing this, Yin Huaixi's fear subsided considerably.

It's not that this place is deserted.

This means that the other party is very likely a swindler, and a repeat offender at that.

She wasn't as miraculous as the text message made her out to be. Maybe... that perverted guy really did install surveillance cameras in these mountains.

That's why he knows this place so well, and can even sense the slightest movement of the wind.

Upon reaching the end of the road, Yin Huaixi soon saw an ancient stone platform laid out on the ground, covered with moss, clearly not constructed with modern cement.

This is a genuine antique.

Sang Che: [We've arrived, please wait a moment.]

Sang Che: [I'll be right out.]

What? This guy isn't going to get a knife, is he?

A jumble of wild guesses popped into Yin Huaixi's mind. She tensed her calves, ready to run away at any moment.

"Huaixi, I miss you so much."

A slender hand touched her shoulder, and then Yin Huaixi heard a crisp, silvery sound in her ear, and her whole body stiffened.

Her earlobe was then pressed against soft, thin lips, and the other person held her in their arms. There was no pain or violence as she had imagined.

Yin Huaixi was greeted by a fragrant embrace.

"I really miss you so much..."

His words were filled with tenderness and affection, and once Sang Che embraced Yin Huaixi, he didn't want to let go.

Not knowing the background of the woman behind her, Yin Huaixi glanced back cautiously and met Sang Che's gaze.

For some reason, Yin Huaixi could sense that Sang Che had no ill intentions or murderous intent towards her.

Yin Huaixi took a deep breath and decided to take a gamble. She tried to keep her tone calm and spoke in a hoarse voice.

Yin Huaixi: "Who exactly are you? I don't know you at all, so why... do you call me wife?"

Sang Che heard her bewildered tone.

Suddenly, I felt a void in my heart, as if a piece of it had been ripped out and could never be filled back.

According to Han Chinese legends, those who are reincarnated will drink Meng Po soup at the Naihe Bridge and forget their past lives.

Although she had prepared for Yin Huaixi not to remember her, when the moment actually came, Sang Che felt more desolate than anyone else.

She would rather Yin Huaixi stare at her with resentful eyes, just like before.

Or perhaps he would bite down hard on the flesh of her collarbone with his teeth, leaving a deep mark, until it bled profusely.

But all those clear-cut loves and hates vanished with the wind, and Yin Huaixi... remembered nothing at all.

Sang Che remained silent for a long while. After gathering her thoughts, she spoke, "Huai Xi, don't you... find me familiar?"

A cold, bleak night wind swept between the two of them, and Yin Huaixi's long hair was blown about by the wind, becoming disheveled.

She had trekked through mountains and rivers, worried about Nuo Qianqian's safety, and had worked up a light sweat along the way. Now, the wind had cleared her head considerably.

Just looking at Sang Che's face, one can truly understand what it means to have bright eyes and white teeth, like a deer in the forest, as described in Chinese textbooks.

If you were to meet someone on the main street of the Miao village during the day, Yin Huaixi might even take the initiative to ask for a photo and a group photo.

Unfortunately, in this desolate Miao village in the middle of nowhere, the beautiful woman was dressed in luxurious clothes. Yin Huaixi was not scared out of her wits, which was probably because she had watched a lot of horror movies.

But if the answer is that Sang Che has no impression of her at all, Yin Huaixi is very worried that she will change her current attitude and get up angrily.

To do something irrational and irreversible.

Yin Huaixi had no choice but to nod.

"I...I do think you look familiar. Perhaps we've met somewhere before."

The excuse I came up with on the spot was really lame.

Get the answer you want.

Sang Che pursed her lips slightly, knowing that Yin Huaixi was likely just saying things against her will because she was frightened.

Even so, Sang Che was content.

Her obsession led her to build this place herself. Sang Che captured all those with ulterior motives and brought back the soldiers who had killed Yin Huaixi one by one, staining the altar red with their blood.

Her earnest prayers to the gods moved heaven and earth.

Finally, they managed to give Yin Huaixi the chance to be reincarnated.

Sang Che slowly released Yin Huaixi. She extended her little finger, and in the moonlight, Sang Che smiled and said, "Huaixi, I know you want to save your friend."

"If you promise me you won't leave my side again, I'll have Xiaoya release them all and give them their freedom."

Yin Huaixi clenched her fists, remaining expressionless as she looked at the beautiful woman threatening her.

However, just then, Little Tooth, having heard its owner calling, swam over with its tail curled around Nuo Qianqian.

It tossed Nuo Qianqian down in front of Yin Huaixi, its huge head lowering and resting beside its master, its snake eyes blinking.

It flicked out its long, protruding forked tongue.

Xiao Ya'er submitted to Yin Huaixi.

Sang Che: "Huai Xi, I've released your people."

Sang Che: "I didn't lay a finger on her, Huai Xi... you must keep your promise."

"Stay by my side forever, okay?"