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

Some harbor cold-blooded murderous intent, some are filled with worry, some have secrets of love, and some are filled with complex sorrow.

Meanwhile, in Yunzhou, a hundred miles away from Fangzhou City, the bustling streets were teeming with cars and people.

An ordinary-looking carriage slowly made its way down the bustling street.

The wood grain on the car body appears rustic and substantial after years of wear, and the canopy drapes sway gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound.

The wheels rolled and churned on the bluestone pavement, making rhythmic sounds.

On the bluestone road, pedestrians' gazes were drawn to the front of the carriage like wisps of smoke.

Dressed in a green robe, Xia Lingyi gently held the reins, her graceful figure like a peony blooming amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, attracting frequent glances from passersby.

The carriage slowly moved through the bustling crowd, the soft sound of its wheels rolling over pebbles seemingly shut out by an invisible barrier.

Inside the carriage, Shen Shuchou leaned against the carved window, his pale face hidden behind the half-drawn curtain.

Her eyes were gently closed, as if she were immersed in ethereal thoughts, or perhaps stealing a moment of leisure from her busy life.

Outside the carriage, the cries of vendors rose and fell, the laughter and chatter of pedestrians filled the air, and there was the clatter of horses' hooves striking the stone slabs.

The various sounds intertwined to create a unique rhythm in the city, yet none of them could shake the peace of the people inside the car.

When the carriage stopped in front of a restaurant, Xia Lingyi turned around, lifted the draped brocade curtain, leaned in, and said softly, "Brother Shen, we've arrived in Yunzhou."

Shen Shuchou's eyelashes trembled slightly as he slowly opened his eyes, a thin mist seemingly lingering in them.

He tried to get up by bracing himself against the carriage, but Xia Lingyi quickly stepped forward and gently supported his thin arm with her warm palm.

Looking at his pale face, Xia Lingyi felt a pang of pain in her heart, and the heartache in her eyes almost materialized.

A few days ago, they set off from Fangzhou City.

Shen Shuchou's health has been deteriorating recently, so Xia Lingyi deliberately slowed down the journey to avoid aggravating his condition with the bumpy ride.

Shen Shuchou wanted to find a servant to drive him, but Xia Lingyi politely declined.

In her heart, this journey was a precious time that belonged only to the two of them, and no one else was allowed to disturb it.

As for why she chose Yunzhou, Xia Lingyi knew perfectly well, although she knew that the reason behind this trip would fill her with bitterness.

But as long as I can stay by Shen Shuchou's side, what does this little bit of bitterness matter?

After getting out of the car, Shen Shuchou looked up and his gaze fell on the restaurant.

An old but rustic plaque hangs high, with the three characters "Yuelailou" in a vigorous and powerful style.

"Brother Shen, let's go inside and get something to eat!"

Xia Lingyi gently tugged at Shen Shuchou's sleeve.

"As you wish."

A soft laugh escaped Shen Shuchou's throat, but he couldn't hide the fragility in his voice.

He was once an extraordinary being, but now he has lost all his cultivation and become a mortal. He can only rely on grains to survive, just like an ordinary person.

The two slowly stepped into the restaurant, which was bustling with activity.

The shouts of the waiters, the laughter and chatter of the diners, and the clinking of cups and plates mingled together.

Meanwhile, outside Yunzhou City, Fifth Shushuang, dressed in white like snow, arrived like a shooting star.

Ever since learning from Wang Lan that Shen Shuchou might come to Yunzhou, Fifth Shushuang's heart felt as if it were being tightly gripped by an invisible hand.

She didn't dare to delay for a moment, and rushed over at top speed with all her might.

As soon as she stepped into Yunzhou, she closed her eyes and focused her mind without hesitation. Her divine sense swept over the entire city like a tide, instantly enveloping every inch of Yunzhou and every corner of the land.

Soon, amidst the cacophony of scents, she spotted that familiar and longed-for figure.

"Brother Shen..."

Her eyelashes trembled violently, and without the slightest pause, she quickly bent down.

However, she was unaware that her every move was being keenly observed by another figure.

This person was none other than Fifth Qinghan. As his cultivation continued to improve, Fifth Qinghan discovered that he could sense the location of Fifth Shushuang through the connection between their bloodlines.

Not long after she parted ways with Fifth Shushuang, she sensed Fifth Shushuang's aura rushing off in one direction like an arrow.

Fifth Qinghan's heart stirred slightly, and she instantly guessed that her sister must have learned of Shen Shuchou's whereabouts.

Soon, Fifth Qinghan arrived here, stepping on Fifth Shushuang's afterimage.

When she stood tall above Yunzhou, like a high and mighty deity, looking down coldly at the earth beneath her feet, she was slightly taken aback.

She never expected that Shen Shuchou would appear here, in the place where she and her sister had spent many years together and where childhood memories were so vivid.

The reunion at Yuelai Tower

Inside Yuelailou, Xia Lingyi carefully selected a private room by the window on the second floor.

The carved wooden window frames exude a rustic charm, offering a panoramic view of the street scene outside.

At this moment, Shen Shuchou sat quietly by the window, looking out at the bustling crowd on the street.

This rich, everyday atmosphere stirred something within him, causing a slight ripple in his otherwise calm mood.

He hadn't experienced such a scene in three years.

For the past three years, Shen Shuchou has spent most of his time in the courtyard.

It wasn't that he didn't want to go out and see the world, but his health was just too poor.

The demise of that clone was like a devastating storm, causing an extremely strong impact on his consciousness and soul.

Over a long period of time, his body gradually became weak and frail.

The reason I agreed to let Xia Lingyi go out for a walk was because of the guilt I felt towards her.

More likely, it's because he's about to die and wants to come out and walk around before completely disappearing from this world.

However, just as Shen Shuchou gazed out the window, lost in memories and reflections...

The next second, he keenly sensed something. He saw a figure in white suddenly appear in the crowd directly below Yue Lai Tower.

That figure was like a white lotus blooming in the mortal world, fresh and refined, attracting much attention.

The two, one above the other, instantly met each other's gazes.

Time seemed to freeze at that moment, all the surrounding noise disappeared, and only their eyes met in the air.

"The Fifth Book Pair"

Shen Shuchou spoke unconsciously, his voice low and hoarse.

"Brother Shen..."

Fifth Shu Shuang's eyes were instantly covered with a layer of mist, and tears welled up in her eyes.

She stared intently at that face, unwilling to look away for a long time.

Inside the private room, Xia Lingyi, who had been sitting quietly to the side, felt a pang of sadness upon hearing Shen Shuchou's words.

She thought that at this moment, Shen Shuchou was still thinking about Fifth Shushuang.

But soon, she sensed something was wrong, and a bad feeling welled up inside her.

She quickly poked her head out of the window and followed Shen Shuchou's gaze.

When she saw the white-clad figure downstairs, her pupils dilated in shock.

That familiar face, that aloof temperament, who else could it be but Fifth Shushuang?

Xia Lingyi's heart clenched suddenly, and a strong feeling of injustice welled up from the depths of her heart.

She didn't understand why, why Fifth Book Shuang would appear here.

This was supposed to be a rare outing for her and Shen Shuchou, but the sudden appearance of Fifth Shushuang shattered all their hopes.

In the blink of an eye, Fifth Shu Shuang's figure vanished like wisps of smoke, startling the passersby who stood frozen in shock.

With a whooshing sound, she instantly appeared in front of Shen Shuchou, her clothes fluttering and creating a fierce gust of wind.

Just as Shen Shuchou was about to speak, he saw that those eyes, which had once been filled with starlight, were now covered with a layer of misty water.

The next instant, crystal tears fell like shattered jade, winding down her pale cheeks and spreading dark stains on her clothes.

Fifth Shu Shuang trembled as she gripped Shen Shu Chou's wrist, her divine sense probing into his body like a wisp of silk.

When she sensed that Shen Shuchou had almost no life left, it was as if an invisible hand had gripped her heart hidden in her chest, causing it to stop beating for a moment.

"Brother Shen...how did you become like this..."

His voice was hoarse, as if it had been repeatedly sanded, and it carried broken sobs.

Immediately afterwards, she frantically circulated her internal energy, continuously channeling it into Shen Shuchou's body.

However, the true energy that flowed along Shen Shuchou's meridians vanished in an instant, as if it had sunk into the sea.

Shen Shuchou's current state is beyond what can be changed by using true qi.

His soul was severely damaged, like a crumbling building, especially since he wasn't even a part of this world...

Xia Lingyi stood aside, watching the scene before her, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

From the moment Fifth Book Shuang appeared, she felt like she had become a complete outsider.

It felt as if an invisible hand had pushed Shen Shuchou out of the world he saw and left him in a forgotten corner.

But she didn't say anything; she just silently swallowed the injustice.

Meanwhile, Fifth Shu Shuang continued to channel her true energy, her eyes filled with stubbornness and unwillingness, as if as long as she didn't give up, she could definitely make Shen Shu Chou recover.

As time went on, Fifth Shushuang's face grew paler and paler, and her body began to tremble slightly.

But she didn't stop what she was doing, as if she would lose Shen Shuchou if she stopped.

Shen Shuchou looked at the persistent Fifth Shushuang, sighed slightly, and then gently raised his hand to move her hand away.

"It's useless, don't waste your energy."

He said in a hoarse voice.

He knew his condition better than anyone else; barring any unforeseen circumstances, he might only have a month left to live.

"No, no, Shu Shuang won't let anything happen to you. Come back to the sect with me, the sect leader will definitely have a solution."

Fifth Book Shuang said stubbornly.

She didn't want to see Shen Shuchou in this state and felt that as long as she returned to the sect, she could find a way to save him.

Shen Shuchou simply shook his head slightly without replying.

"Fifth Book Double, that's enough!"

Xia Lingyi, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.

When she heard that Fifth Shushuang was going to leave with Shen Shuchou, she could no longer hold back.

The emotions that had been suppressed in my heart for a long time erupted like a volcano.

Xia Lingyi suddenly stepped forward, blocking the two of them.

Those eyes were bloodshot with resentment, and she stared intently at Fifth Shu Shuang, saying, "Why did you come back? Since you left, why did you come back?"

Her voice was choked with sobs, filled with questioning and lamentation.

In Xia Lingyi's view, the appearance of the fifth Shushuang shattered the peace that she and Shen Shuchou had finally established, and extinguished the flame of hope that had just been ignited in her.

She was afraid that Shen Shuchou would leave with Wu Shushuang and she would never see him again.

Fifth Shu Shuang was stunned by Xia Lingyi's words. She looked at the emotional Xia Lingyi in front of her, and then at Shen Shu Chou. For a moment, she did not know how to respond.