roccoschili Chapter 127 Exorbitant Prices
Chapter 127 Exorbitant Prices
His face was handsome and resolute, with a deep and mysterious aura in his eyes. His long hair danced in the wind like a silver waterfall, exuding a cool and noble temperament.
Murong Xun arrived through the snow, and the red figure in the academy became even clearer in his eyes. She was like a blooming red plum blossom, standing alone in this icy world, exuding a passionate and tenacious vitality.
He gazed at her silently, his eyes brimming with emotion. In that moment, time seemed to stand still, and the whole world consisted only of the two of them.
Xue Ruanruan was startled by the sudden voice and turned around to see Murong Xun standing less than half a foot behind her. Murong Xun's dark eyes flickered; this was the second time she had addressed him by his given name.
Xue Ruanruan looked at Murong Xun, her heart fluttering slightly, a wave of nervousness washing over her. She couldn't help but feel annoyed at herself for being so careless as to blurt out his name under such circumstances. She tried to calm herself, but found that the harder she tried, the faster her heart raced uncontrollably.
At this moment, Murong Xun's gaze was like a sharp sword, piercing straight into her, as if trying to see through her heart. Xue Ruanruan felt her face burning slightly. She lowered her head, not daring to meet his eyes, silently praying that he wouldn't notice anything amiss.
On a snowy night, the wind howled and heavy snow fell. Miss Xue stood alone in the snow, shivering, her heart filled with helplessness and despair.
Just then, Murong Xun, dressed in magnificent robes, suddenly appeared before her like an immortal descending to earth. His figure stood out exceptionally tall and straight against the snow, and his handsome face, illuminated by the moonlight, was even more dreamlike.
Miss Xue looked at him, her eyes sparkling with surprise and gratitude. She had thought she would die alone on this cold night, but she never expected that Murong Xun would descend like a god in her most helpless moment.
Murong Xun gazed quietly at Miss Xue, his eyes revealing deep concern and heartache. He slowly walked towards her, took off his magnificent robes, and gently draped them over her shoulders.
"Come with me." Murong Xun's voice was deep and gentle, as if it had a magical power that made Miss Xue follow in his footsteps involuntarily.
They entered Murong Xun's residence together. Inside, it was warm and cozy, a stark contrast to the cold outside. Murong Xun prepared hot tea and snacks for Miss Xue, making her feel an unprecedented sense of warmth and care.
That night, Miss Xue and Murong Xun grew closer. She discovered that he was not a cold person; on the contrary, his heart was full of warmth and kindness. And he, in turn, found Miss Xue's strength and courage deeply moving.
That snowy night became an eternal memory in their hearts.
Xue Ruanruan was deeply moved. She never expected that the famous Regent would come in person for her sake. She was excited but at a loss for words.
Xue Li was tied to a tree, snow was falling heavily in the sky, and Xue Ruanruan entered the academy with Regent Murong Xun.
Murong Xun and Xue Ruanruan entered the academy, which was dark and silent. Xue Ruanruan felt even more uneasy and quickened her pace towards her younger brother's study.
Murong Xun and Xue Ruanruan cautiously entered the academy. It was pitch black all around, and the silence was almost frightening. Their footsteps sounded exceptionally clear in the still air. Xue Ruanruan gripped Murong Xun's sleeve tightly, her unease growing stronger.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Murong Xun gently comforted Xue Ruanruan, patting her shoulder lightly.
The two continued walking forward, crossing the courtyard, and arrived at the door of the younger brother's study. The door was ajar, letting in a faint light. Xue Ruanruan took a deep breath, pushed open the door, and a faint scent of ink wafted out.
The room was quiet, the candle on the desk was still burning, its faint light flickering. Xue Ruanruan walked quickly to the desk and found a piece of paper on it, covered with densely written words.
She picked up the paper and began to read it carefully. The handwriting was neat and clear, the kind her younger brother recognized. The contents of the letter made her face turn pale.
"Sister, by the time you read this letter, I will have already left. I know I cannot escape the arrangements of fate, but I do not want to be a burden to the family. Please do not be sad, I will take good care of myself. I hope we can meet again..."
Tears welled up in Xue Ruanruan's eyes instantly. She covered her mouth to stifle her sobs. Murong Xun stepped forward and gently put his arm around her shoulder.
"Don't be too sad. Maybe he just wants to go out and explore the world," Murong Xun comforted him.
However, Xue Ruanruan was filled with worry and self-blame. She felt she had failed in her responsibility as an older sister and hadn't protected her younger brother. She was determined to find him and bring him back.
The jade pendant space was a gift from her master. It was an exquisite jade pendant, its texture warm and smooth, its carving intricate, and adorned with ancient runes, giving it a mysterious appearance. Her master explained that it was a spatial jade pendant, containing a mysterious space that could be used to store items and for cultivation. The jade pendant space also possessed a magical function: it could absorb spiritual energy and convert it into her own cultivation power. Ye Yao decided to utilize this space to enhance her strength and avenge the blood feud from her past life.
She entered the jade pendant's space and began to concentrate on her cultivation. Time passed slowly within the space, allowing Ye Yao to absorb spiritual energy more efficiently.
As her cultivation deepened, Ye Yao felt her cultivation level continuously improving, and her power growing stronger. She was filled with confidence, believing she would definitely succeed in taking revenge. After an unknown amount of time, Ye Yao emerged from the jade pendant space. Feeling the abundant spiritual energy within her body, a hint of joy flashed in her eyes. At this moment, her cultivation level had greatly improved, bringing her one step closer to her peak state from her previous life.
However, she understood that the road to revenge was still long. Her enemy's strength was not to be underestimated, and she had to cultivate even harder to ensure her success. Ye Yao gripped the jade pendant tightly, secretly vowing to make her enemies pay the price.
But Ye Yao was now blinded by her desire for revenge, and she began to act recklessly and irrationally. She no longer cared about anything else, only how to improve her cultivation as quickly as possible and take revenge. She began to acquire cultivation resources by any means necessary, even at the cost of harming innocent people.
Ye Yao's actions aroused dissatisfaction and vigilance among others, and her reputation gradually deteriorated. However, she didn't care, believing that as long as she could get revenge, everything was worthwhile.
As time went by, although Ye Yao's cultivation improved, her mind became increasingly narrow and twisted. She lost her original kindness and innocence, becoming cold and ruthless.
In the end, Ye Yao successfully avenged herself, but she discovered that she had lost much more. She lost the trust of her friends and family, and she also lost her own conscience. She was plunged into deep pain and self-blame, unable to extricate herself.
Xue Ruanruan set off in the night.
Under the cover of night, Xue Ruanruan arrived at a bar. She wore a sexy black dress and exquisite makeup, attracting the attention of many men. However, that wasn't her purpose.
She searched around for her target and finally settled on a man drinking alone. The man looked somewhat forlorn, which suited her perfectly.
Xue Ruanruan walked to the man's side, sat down gently, and handed him a glass of wine with a smile. "Handsome, drinking alone is so boring. Let me drink with you."
The man looked up and his eyes lit up the moment he saw Xue Ruanruan. "Great, beautiful lady."
The two chatted happily, and the man gradually lowered his guard. Xue Ruanruan took the opportunity to suggest that they go to a hotel together, and the man readily agreed.
In this era of constant border wars, the lives of ordinary people were filled with unbearable suffering. The man was wounded on the battlefield and hadn't been home for a long time; his family was waiting for him. He wanted to get back as soon as possible, so he chose to take a back path. He walked for a long time and finally saw a village. He wanted to rest there and have something to eat.
The man entered the village and saw a beautiful woman. Her name was Xue Ruanruan, and she was very pretty; the man fell in love with her at first sight. He chatted with Xue Ruanruan, who was gentle and kind, making him feel very warm.
The two chatted happily, and the man gradually lowered his guard. Xue Ruanruan seized the opportunity to suggest they go to a hotel together, to which the man readily agreed. Once in the room, the man eagerly embraced Xue Ruanruan, wanting to kiss her. Just then, Xue Ruanruan revealed her true colors; a sharp dagger appeared in her hand, held against the man's throat.
"What...what do you want to do?" the man asked in terror.
"If you don't want to die, then behave yourself," Xue Ruanruan said coldly.
The man dared not resist and could only hand over all his valuables as Xue Ruanruan demanded. After receiving the money, Xue Ruanruan left the room without a second thought, leaving the man trembling in fear.
The man felt desperate; he didn't know what to do. He had been robbed of all his money and couldn't go home. He could only keep walking, hoping to find a safe place.
Xue's army returned laden with spoils, not only acquiring a large quantity of grain and fodder but also capturing a significant amount of enemy weaponry and equipment. The soldiers' morale soared; they felt the joy of victory and their resolve to defend their country was further strengthened.
The warhorse was so hungry it couldn't even neigh. Its body was weak, and its eyes revealed helplessness and despair. Its coat had lost its luster, its bones protruded, and it appeared extremely thin. Its hooves were heavy, each step incredibly difficult. Its mouth opened slightly, attempting to neigh, but only a weak sound came out. Its eyes were filled with exhaustion and hunger, as if telling of its pain and helplessness. Xue Ruanruan, carrying the stolen money, quickly left the bar. She knew this place was dangerous; if the police found her, the consequences would be dire. She skillfully avoided the surveillance cameras and disappeared around the dark street corner.
Meanwhile, the man who had been scammed was still shaken after experiencing this harrowing ordeal. He realized the danger his greed and gullibility had brought and decided to be more cautious from then on. He took this experience as a lesson and resolved to change his behavior.
Meanwhile, on their return journey, Xue Jiajun encountered a groom. The groom noticed the weak warhorse and felt pity for it. He approached Xue Jiajun and told him that the horse needed careful care and feeding, otherwise it would be difficult for it to recover. Xue Jiajun thanked the groom for his reminder and promised to take good care of the warhorse.
Xue's army returned to camp safely, filled with pride for their victory. However, they did not forget their injured warhorse and immediately summoned a veterinarian to treat it. With everyone's combined efforts, the warhorse gradually regained its strength and once again displayed its former prowess.
Xue Jiajun decided to keep the warhorse in the army, making it their companion. The warhorse felt the care of Xue Jiajun, and it developed a deep emotional bond with the soldiers.
In future battles, the warhorse always accompanied Xue's army, adding to their courage and strength. Galloping across the battlefield, it became a symbol of Xue's army.
The man who had been deceived became more mature and vigilant because of this experience. He shared his story with others, reminding them to stay alert and avoid being scammed.
Xue Ruanruan continued to live her life in her own way, but a sense of guilt began to creep into her heart. She realized that her actions not only affected others but also wounded her own soul. Some time later, the Xue family army went to war again. This time, they faced an even stronger enemy, but the Xue family army showed no fear. In the fierce battle, their warhorse displayed great bravery, leading the Xue family army in the charge.
However, the enemy also realized the horse's threat and sent elite troops to kill it. The horse was severely wounded, but it continued to fight until its last breath.
In the end, Xue's army won the battle, but they also lost their loyal comrade-in-arms. After the battle, Xue's army held a grand funeral for the warhorse to commemorate its bravery and dedication.
With heavy hearts, the soldiers buried the horse's body near the camp. Whenever they passed by, they would stop and silently mourn their fallen comrade.
After hearing the story of the warhorse, Xue Ruanruan felt even more guilty. She decided to turn over a new leaf and use her medical skills to help the injured.
In a small village, Xue Ruanruan opened a clinic. She treated each patient with care and did her best to alleviate their suffering. The villagers praised her kindness and medical skills, and she found her own value and happiness in the process.
As the days went by, Xue Ruanruan's clinic became renowned. Her good deeds spread throughout the surrounding areas, and people called her a "miracle doctor." She finally realized that true power does not come from deception and harm, but from inner kindness and the willingness to help others.
One day, while treating a patient, Xue Ruanruan unexpectedly encountered the man she had been deceived in the past. She never expected to meet him again and was filled with emotion, feeling as if her past life had come to pass in a dream.