The improved female villains regained their memories.

"Yan Yong!" At this point, there was nothing more to say between the two sides. Liu Yin glared at Yan Yong and shouted back, "When will you understand that one's ideals can never be built on the sacrifice of others, no matter how noble those ideals are?"

"You're too soft-hearted. There's no point in arguing with you." Yan Yong roared, "Take them down!"

Five people against an unknown number of cultivators.

Yang Pingsheng felt that the wind around him had picked up a bit more.

He closed his eyes, and instead of possessing his own magical artifact as usual, he distributed it to his comrades.

Then, he opened his eyes.

"kill!"

The wind rose, carrying the stench of blood, and blew towards the horizon.

Chapter 524 The Willow Rises with the Wind (Part 1)

The leader of the Mangrove Gang was named Liu Yin.

Unlike other gang leaders, Liu Yin had no interest in the world or immortal destiny.

She felt that the world shouldn't be like this; the strong shouldn't bully the weak, but rather protect them.

She was weary of bloodshed and hated fighting, believing that even if fighting was necessary, it had to be for unavoidable reasons.

As the saying goes, weapons are instruments of misfortune, and sages use them only as a last resort.

She knew from a young age that she was the "Chosen One" and didn't think it was anything special. She just felt that if God had given her this identity, then she should do something more.

At least in this world, she has to do something.

Yan Yong shared the same thoughts as her; both of them disliked this terrible world, but their methods differed.

That's why she and Yan Yong had a big fight and eventually parted ways.

With Murong Xu's support and help, she took root in the fiery red mangrove forest and established her own gang.

A gang different from Yan Yong's.

Within this gang, she finally found the beginnings of her ideal, even if it was small, it didn't matter.

She met Sikong Xuan, a man who also carried a heavy past, but she never asked about it. She took him in, and he gave her the protection of his gang.

She met Jiang Mochang and Yang Pingsheng, two strange people. One was emotionally unstable but was a good person in the end, while the other was deep in thought but had no ill intentions towards them.

Liu Yin also accepted them. That's how the Mangrove Forest Gang is; they never exclude strange or unusual people.

Then there's Su Fengqing, this little girl was carried back by Sikong Xuan. She's pitiful, but very optimistic, and Liu Yin likes her very much.

Liu Yin could guess a little about the secret she was hiding.

But as always, she never questioned it.

Finally, there's Murong Xu.

She was so glad she met him.

Both of them were previously members of a northern gang, but at that time Liu Yin was the gang's vice leader, while Murong Xu was just an ordinary gang member.

His cultivation level wasn't high; he only got into the gang because he was a good cook. Once he joined, he pestered Liu Yin every day, giving her special meals.

He was always there for her, unconditionally supporting all her ideas.

In Liu Yin's eyes, he was a very capable person, able to manage everything from organization and management to logistical support in an orderly manner.

He is the true leader of the mangrove forest gang.

He's very protective of his own, but he also has high emotional intelligence. Whenever he's around, everyone can always find a way to connect.

Liu Yin wondered if he could still form the Mangrove Forest Gang without him.

No.

Ideals need to be built upon reality, and Liu Yin understood this.

So she thanked him, and thanked them.

Although everyone has secrets and is a strange person, they gradually blend together through their daily banter.

Liu Yin thought, perhaps, this is what can be called "home".

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Rumors about the immortal's destiny are growing stronger, and more and more gangs are gathering around the mangrove forest.

Liu Yin did want to seek refuge with a large gang, but what difference would that make from joining a gang in the north?

No gang would take in these weaklings. Perhaps Liu Yin would be protected because of his status as the "Chosen One," but what about the others?

Moreover, once the identity of the "Chosen One" is exposed, he will also be drawn into the turmoil of the Eighth World.

For this reason, Liu Yin had been hesitant.

Fortunately, Yang Pingsheng's words enlightened her and helped her make up her mind.

The man seemed to know a lot and had a lot on his mind, but she could tell that he cared about her.

She couldn't let down those who helped her.

But during the surprise attack, she saw the familiar flames of war, saw the remorseful Su Fengqing, and saw everyone who was wounded...

At night, under the bright silver moon, she knelt before the pit where the dead were buried, praying for the souls of the deceased.

Life is precious. Regardless of whether the deceased was an enemy or not, she hoped that after death, the other person's soul could rest in peace and not lose their life so easily in the next life.

She heard her mother say that people have souls, and that souls can be reincarnated, but after reincarnation, the person is no longer the same as before.

The jade pendant hanging around her neck emitted a faint light. It was left to her by her mother, who said it was proof of her destiny and that only she could use its power.

However, that power was extremely weak, and Liu Yin had never used it many times since she grew up.

As the evening breeze began to rise, she returned to the courtyard, where Murong Xu was waiting for her as always.

The other person had prepared a table of food and wine, and under the moonlight, their expression was exceptionally gentle: "You went to pray again, didn't you? Have something to eat."

Liu Yin smiled and sat down next to him without refusing.

In the northern gangs, he always gave her special treatment, and that remains true to this day.

She took the hot tea poured by Murong Xu, drank it all in one gulp, and felt a warmth spread through her heart.

"Murong Xu, tell me, does the Way of Heaven truly exist in this world?"

Murong Xu blinked, seemingly surprised that Liu Yin would ask such a strange question. Before he could speak, Liu Yin continued, "It is said that Heaven is impartial, but if it is impartial, then why does it show favoritism?"

The title of "Chosen One," a favor bestowed by Heaven, is something Liu Yin would rather not have.

She grew up in a gang in the north. When she was young, the elders said that the "Chosen One" could only be with the "Chosen One". Because of this, her only childhood friend was Yan Yong.

But Yan Yong was clearly an unqualified partner. When Liu Yin's parents died, he was busy seizing power and didn't care about Liu Yin's thoughts.

If it weren't for appeasing some of the elderly, he wouldn't have wanted to give up his position as deputy gang leader.

Liu Yin dislikes Yan Yong and her own identity. She doesn't understand why the world has arranged things this way, which is why she asked this question.

“Heavenly Dao, this thing is too great, it doesn’t matter whether I’m here or not,” Murong Xu said. “I have you, that’s enough.”

Liu Yin was stunned for a moment, then looked up at him, but the latter immediately looked away.

Realizing she had said something, Murong Xu quickly replied, "Is there enough food? I'll go get you a few more."

Liu Yin looked at him and smiled helplessly: "That's enough."

Liking something is never a humble thing.

She wasn't a noble person either.

He doesn't have to act like that in front of her.

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After the surprise attack, no one dared to mess with the Mangrove Gang.

With the addition of the mascot Qi Feng, the entire gang is thriving and life is getting better and better.

Liu Yin saw all this and found her heart unusually at peace.

This peaceful life was what she had prayed for: no war, no bloodshed, no one would mention that damned destiny of immortality, and she, as the "chosen one," was nothing special. She could play and joke around with everyone every day.

There's nothing wrong with a simple, ordinary life.

As night fell, the fiery red of the mangroves disappeared into the darkness, and candles were lit one by one to dispel the darkness once more.

Liu Yin was leaning against the window reading a book when soon the aroma of food wafted in from outside.

Murong Xu didn't live with her; she lived with Yang Pingsheng. However, she specially set up a kitchen at Liu Yin's place so that she could cook for her.

Every time Liu Yin smelled this fragrance, she knew that Murong Xu had arrived.

The two had a fight yesterday, their first fight ever. It started when she went to see Murong Xu at noon yesterday and overheard him praising himself to Yang Pingsheng.

It was nothing, and Liu Yin even wanted to laugh when she heard it. Just as she was about to laugh, she heard Yang Pingsheng ask, "She's so good, why don't you stay with her?"

Liu Yin immediately withdrew her foot, wanting to hear Murong Xu's answer.

However, Murong Xu replied, "Because she is too outstanding, I am not good enough for her."

Liu Yin never expected this answer. Then she heard Yang Pingsheng ask, "Wouldn't you be very sad if she got together with another man?"

Murong Xu replied, "Yes, but I'm still not good enough for her."

Liu Yin didn't want to be angry, but hearing Murong Xu's reply still made her turn around and leave in anger.

That evening, Liu Yin asked Murong Xu about it, and Murong Xu replied, "I was never good enough for you."

Liu Yin replied, "Since you look down on yourself so much, then don't come again."

As soon as she finished speaking, Liu Yin regretted it, but because she was angry, she still pushed Murong Xu away.

She was always easygoing, but she would throw a childish tantrum in front of Murong Xu.

But she didn't think she had done anything wrong, because Murong Xu was her strongest support and the most important person in her heart, yet he said he was not good enough for her.

Is Murong Xu some lowly person? And Liu Yin some noble person?

Why did Murong Xu have to act so lowly and humble in front of her?