After nine lifetimes of reincarnation, the yandere villainous heroine descends.

Her words were like a stone thrown into a cold pool, creating subtle yet sharp ripples in the depths of my heart.

Gazing at that face, Fifth Qinghan's brows furrowed like frost, and the turbulent emotions in her eyes were completely concealed in an unfathomable indifference.

"It's none of your business."

Her thin lips parted slightly, her voice carrying a chilling coldness.

The smile on Fifth Book's face froze instantly, like a string on a musical instrument that had been snapped.

But after a moment, she forced a stiff smile, her tone tinged with a hint of probing: "Where have you been all these years? Come with me."

"The fifth book is about those who have different paths, and those who do not share the same goals cannot work together."

Fifth Qinghan took a half step back, exuding an aloofness that kept people at a distance.

Each word was deliberate and sharp, like a knife: "We are no longer on the same path."

Fifth Sister's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and her drooping eyelids could not hide the complex emotions surging in her eyes.

The curve of her lips twisted into a self-deprecating bitter smile, revealing all her emotions to Fifth Qinghan without any attempt to hide them.

Her voice seemed to be squeezed from deep in her throat, tinged with suppressed bitterness: "Is it because I'm in your way now, or... because of Brother Shen?"

Fifth Qinghan remained silent.

Fifth Sister raised her eyes, her gaze filled with bitterness, and said, "I will never appear in front of Brother Shen again."

How you conduct yourself is none of my business.

Fifth Qinghan chuckled and turned to leave.

Just as her clothes fluttered, Fifth Shushuang's hoarse voice came from behind her, each word like an ice pick: "I also hope that you will never get close to Brother Shen."

In an instant, the air seemed to be sliced ​​apart by an invisible blade, and a chill shot straight up the spine.

Fifth Qinghan turned around abruptly, his dark pupils surging with chilling killing intent, and the veins on his neck bulging slightly.

He squeezed out each word slowly and deliberately: "Fifth Shushuang, do you really think I wouldn't dare kill you!"

Fifth Book Shuang could clearly feel the tangible killing intent rushing towards him.

She had no doubt that the person in front of her would take her life without hesitation.

However, even amidst such intense killing intent, Fifth Shushuang still stared firmly into her opponent's eyes.

He said, enunciating each word clearly, "You heard what I just said. Now that Brother Shen is married, why should we get involved?"

Fifth Shushuang knew perfectly well who the murderous intent she sensed in front of the Shen family compound was aimed at.

She had already made up her mind not to appear by Shen Shuchou's side again, and she didn't want Fifth Qinghan to continue to disrupt his life.

"Marriage? That bitch Xia Lingyi doesn't deserve it!"

Fifth Qinghan suddenly sneered.

Fifth Book frowned slightly, her eyes full of doubt, and asked softly, "What do you mean?"

"Brother Shen has never liked her. It was all a farce she staged herself! If she dares to take Brother Shen away, I will make her regret her decision."

Fifth, Qinghan continued.

When Wu Shushuang heard the first half of the sentence, he was struck dumb and suddenly realized the truth.

It turned out that Xia Lingyi and Shen Shuchou were not married. In an instant, she felt the string that had been taut in her heart suddenly relax.

But when she heard the second half of the sentence, her heart tightened again.

She quickly tried to dissuade him, saying, "This is absolutely not allowed! We've already caused Brother Shen too much trouble, why create more complications? Besides, Xia Lingyi is so devoted to Brother Shen, so it wouldn't hurt..."

"That's enough!"

Fifth Qinghan's voice was sharper than ever before.

Fifth Qinghan's cold eyes were like a deep pool as she stared intently at Fifth Shushuang, saying slowly and deliberately, "This is your business, it has nothing to do with me. I am not as magnanimous as you, my dear sister, and I am not willing to hand over Brother Shen to someone else."

These words were like a sharp dagger, piercing straight into Fifth Shu Shuang's heart. She felt her heart suddenly contract, and the pain spread throughout her body.

Are you doing this willingly?

How could she willingly hand over Shen Shuchou to someone else?

But when she thought about all the troubles Shen Shuchou and Qinghan had encountered because of her, she felt guilty and uneasy.

In the eyes of Fifth Shushuang now, being able to secretly protect Shen Shuchou and watch him live a safe and smooth life is enough.

Fifth Shushuang was about to speak when Fifth Qinghan suddenly raised his hand.

The black mask, like a cold night sky, instantly concealed her murderous face, isolating her from all emotions and leaving only endless chill.

Fifth Qinghan's voice came from behind the mask, like the howling north wind in a cold night, with an undeniable determination: "That bitch Xia Lingyi, I'm going to kill her. If you have the ability, then come and stop me."

Before she could even react, Fifth Qinghan spoke coldly again: "Haven't you always been curious about where I've been all these years? Today I'll tell you, standing before you is none other than the Hidden Lord of the Death Court!"

The moment the words fell, the world seemed to fall silent.

Fifth Book Shuang felt as if a thunderbolt had exploded above her head, and she froze on the spot.

The name "Hidden Venerable" was not unfamiliar to her.

Over the years, she had heard about it many times from the people of the Haoyue Sword Sect.

In the eyes of many, he was a terrifying being, like a ghost, who had stirred up countless bloody storms in the cultivation world over the years.

Every time this name is mentioned, a hint of fear and awe flashes in the eyes of the disciples of the Haoyue Sword Sect.

And now, this chilling name has overlapped with the familiar yet unfamiliar Fifth Qinghan before us.

Looking at the surging Netherworld aura around Fifth Qinghan, she suddenly realized.

The girl who used to lock herself in her room has long since disappeared in the long river of time.

Now, in its place stands a Shura at the pinnacle of darkness, holding life and death in his hands.

As soon as Fifth Qinghan finished speaking, a chilling black mist suddenly rose around him, transforming into a shadowy figure carrying a murderous aura. In an instant, it tore through the sky and disappeared into the distant horizon.

This time, Fifth Shushuang did not pursue relentlessly. Instead, she immediately turned around and sped towards the Shen residence like an arrow released from a bow.

At this moment, she had only one thought in her mind: to find out where Xia Lingyi had taken Shen Shuchou, and to find them before Wu Qinghan.

The servant at the entrance of the Shen residence was still immersed in the thrilling scene that had just unfolded, his expression dazed.

Just as he was stunned, that pale white figure gracefully landed before him.

This time, Fifth Shu Shuang had no time to say more and strode directly into the mansion, his fierce aura making people dare not stop him.

The servant instinctively wanted to speak, but was overwhelmed by the oppressive aura emanating from her and could only watch helplessly as she left.

Stepping into the familiar courtyard, memories surged like a tide.

Fifth Shu Shuang's thoughts involuntarily returned to the day she first entered the Shen family.

Shen Shuchou gently took her hand, and she held her younger sister's hand tightly. The three of them stepped into the Shen family compound, which would completely change her destiny.

Before he had taken more than a few steps, Fifth Shushuang encountered a woman face to face.

When Wang Lan saw the newcomer, she was slightly taken aback, her eyes filled with surprise and disbelief.

It wasn't until the cry of "Mother!" reached her ears that she was jolted out of her daze.

In an instant, Fifth Shu Shuang, dressed in white, swiftly appeared before Wang Lan like a flowing cloud.

Wang Lan hurriedly reached out and tightly grasped Wu Shushuang's hand, tears welling in her eyes, and choked out, "You're back, it's good that you're back... This will always be your home."

Wang Lan's words gently touched the heart of Fifth Shu Shuang.

She gazed at the kind elder before her, her eyes gradually welling up with tears, blurring her vision.

The news of the Fifth Book Double's return spread like wildfire throughout the entire Shen family mansion.

Whether it was a newly arrived servant, an old servant in the mansion, or even the head of the family, Shen Zhoucheng and other figures, they all rushed over to find out what was going on.

Before long, as the crowd gradually dispersed, Wang Lan took Fifth Shu Shuang's hand and led her into the room.

With a voice full of concern, she asked softly, "How have you been these past three years?"

Fifth Sister Shu Shuang suppressed the surging emotions in her heart and replied softly, "Mother, Shu Shuang has been doing well these past three years."

"Where's Xuejian? Didn't she come back with you?"

Wang Lan continued to ask.

Fifth Book lowered his eyes and replied softly, "Sister Shen is tied up with sect affairs and couldn't get away, so she couldn't come back."

Although she didn't know the secret Shen Xuejian was hiding, she could still see from her hesitant expression the helplessness of wanting to return but being bound by invisible shackles.

Having not seen each other for a long time, they chatted on and on, saying a lot of things.

Fifth Shushuang remained cautious throughout, never mentioning Shen Shuchou's name.

But the expression she inadvertently revealed was like the moonlight that could not be hidden; every subtle shimmer betrayed her deep longing for Shen Shuchou.

Wang Lan saw this and felt a pang of pity in her heart.

She looked at the woman who should have walked hand in hand with Shen Shuchou into the hall of marriage, but who encountered such a change on that day.

Although Wang Lan could not truly understand the pain in Fifth Shu Shuang's heart, she could also understand that even if the wound healed, it would leave an indelible mark.

With a soft sigh, Wang Lan broke the silence about Shen Shuchou.

She recounted Shen Shuchou's experiences over the past three years to Fifth Shushuang in detail.

When Wu Shushuang heard that Shen Shuchou's health had been deteriorating over the past three years, she felt as if she had been struck by lightning. Her whole body froze instantly, and she began to tremble uncontrollably.

At this moment, she finally understood why Shen Shuchou, despite promising to teach her cultivation, had so forcefully made Shen Xuejian take her away.

Although she didn't know why Shen Shuchou had suddenly become like this, at this moment, she had only one thought in her mind—to see him and find out where he was.

"Where did Xia Lingyi take Brother Shen?"

Fifth Shushuang could no longer continue her conversation with Wang Lan, and her anxious words slipped out.

However, Wang Lan's answer was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the hope that had just been ignited in her heart.

Wang Lan gently shook her head, her eyes full of apology: "I don't know, Xia Lingyi didn't tell me."

But then Wang Lan made another guess: "I think the first place that boy Shu Chou went to was Yunzhou."

Upon hearing the words "Yunzhou," Fifth Shu Shuang's heart stirred. The words "Yunzhou" were both unfamiliar and familiar to her at the time.

This is the place where she grew up. It was after the Fifth Family was destroyed that she fled with her younger sister. That's when she met Shen Shuchou and was taken into the Shen family in Fangzhou.

Upon hearing that Shen Shuchou might be in Yunzhou, Fifth Shushuang immediately got up to take her leave; she needed to find him as soon as possible.

Just as Wu Shushuang got up to leave, Wang Lan suddenly said something that she had been keeping to herself for a long time.

"I'm getting old, and you two make all the decisions. I don't blame Qinghan for anything she's done. Now I just hope that you two sisters can be well."

During these three years, Wang Lan hated Wu Qinghan more than once, especially when she saw Shen Shuchou, whom she had raised since childhood, becoming increasingly ill. Her hatred for Wu Qinghan grew even stronger.

But as time went by, she gradually came to understand some things and slowly let go of the resentment in her heart.

In her view, all decisions are decisions made by this generation, and as Shen Shuchou's adoptive mother, all she can do is not to interfere or anything.

Now all she can hope for is that they can get better.

Fifth Shu Shuang abruptly stopped in her tracks, completely unprepared for Wang Lan's words.

She paused for a moment, then said softly, "Shushuang thanks Mother on Qinghan's behalf!"

P.S.: I've been organizing my thoughts for the next few days; the fifth life is almost over.