The moon shines brightly over the empty mountains, and flowers fill the sky

Chapter 60

Who would have thought that the secret treasure buried in Qianxia Tower for hundreds of years was not a martial arts manual passed down through the ages, nor a room full of legendary weapons, nor any gold or silver jewelry?

At the end of this long road lies farewell and rebirth.

On the other side of the ocean lies the opportunity to start over.

“Heh…” Suddenly, Long also laughed.

Shuangjing and Xuansheng looked over and saw that the woman had shed her usual pale and colorless expression and her face was finally slowly relaxing.

That smile was a gentle, clear, and bright one.

“Hehe…” As she laughed, crystal-clear tears fell: “So that’s how it is, my lord… so that’s how it is.”

Shuangjing and Xuansheng watched as Longye slowly turned around. Her originally colorless face suddenly flushed and glowed, and her eyes shone brightly. She knelt down respectfully and gently, her long, flowing hair falling to the ground. It was no longer the color of frost and snow, but rather like thick ink flowing down. When she looked up again, she had red lips and jade eyes. In her glances, there was the coquettishness and joy of a young girl: "Longye thanks you all again."

Shuangjing and Xuansheng were stunned and hadn't reacted yet.

"Now, I should go." The woman smiled slightly and slowly walked towards the water's edge.

"Ah, wait...!" Shuangjing reached out to stop her, but found herself unable to move an inch.

In an instant, countless rays of light suddenly spread across the sky above the water, dazzling and brilliant rays surging in from all directions like a torrent. The sun rose completely into the sky, illuminating the sea of clouds, making it colorful and splendid like brocade. A strong gust of wind blew in, and the clouds and mist dispersed instantly. The vast blue water, sandy rocks, and other features appeared and disappeared in the colorful sea of clouds, changing in an instant.

Shuangjing and Xuansheng were so stung that they couldn't open their eyes. When they looked again, they found that there was no one in front of them.

"Ah..." The Seven Stones Sect Master blinked, then rubbed her eyes hard. "She...she...she...she?!" She stammered, looking at the Second Lord of Half Moon City with fear. "She...she is...she is a ghost?!"

Xuan Sheng couldn't help but laugh out loud, put his arm around her shoulder, and smiled unconsciously: "I don't think so. Qianxia Tower and Wanying Fort are so mysterious, they must have people with mysterious martial arts that we can't understand."

“I think so too.” Shuangjing nodded and leaned her head against him.

The two stood side by side gazing at the scenery before them for a long time. Xuan Sheng couldn't help but sigh, "The final treasure of Qianxia Tower is this kind of exit. It's a pity... she ultimately didn't escape with the lord of Wanying Fortress."

“That man was truly devoted, but perhaps she has returned to his side in another identity.” Shuangjing nestled in his arms and said, then sighed again, “It’s just a pity that Longye, who had been guarding this place for them all along, also ended up guarding it.”

Xuan Sheng remained silent for a moment before lowering his head and kissing her forehead, saying, "If one day we grow tired of the swords and shadows of this martial world, would you want to come to this place? And start over?"

Shuang Jing smiled calmly and said, "Naive. If you ask me, it would be better for Flying Eagle Fortress to seize this place, or even destroy it altogether. The Thousand Heroes Pavilion holds such a huge secret; curiosity has killed countless people. Retiring from the martial world—what kind of life is that?" She turned her head to look into the distance, where the sky and earth stretched out before her. Taking a deep breath, she felt as if she were merging into this boundless world. She shook her head and smiled.

"The world is as vast as the martial arts world. Those who use power and martial arts to bargain with the nation and the world are the great ones in the martial arts world; those who use love, hate, and grudges as bargaining chips are the small ones. Looking around, this vast land, from the north to the south, the world of mortals is woven with grudges and grievances. The human heart is the martial arts world. How can one retreat? How can one be reborn? Even so, it is just stepping into another martial arts world."

Xuan Sheng remained silent, smiling as he looked at her. Her clear, bright eyes and dignified demeanor, enveloped in a gentle golden light, stirred his heart. He gently turned her face away and kissed her deeply.

"Let's go home, Ye Shuangjing." He smiled gently as they parted. "We should go back, go back... and finish our unfinished wedding night."

"Ah!" Still savoring the kiss, Shuangjing blushed instantly. Before she could react, she felt a rush of wind in her ears and exclaimed in surprise, "What are you doing?"

Too lazy to answer, Xuan Sheng carried her on his back and immediately walked backwards: "Let's go home."

"I can walk by myself!" Even though she said that, she still snuggled comfortably against the other person's back.

"How long will it take for the two of them to leave... Che Shui and the others must be getting impatient." Xuan Sheng said calmly, "I am the fastest person in the martial world."

“Xuansheng…” Shuangjing peeked out with a smile, nuzzling his face: “If you’re so impatient, why didn’t we just…”

She stopped abruptly, feeling another upheaval. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself lying on soft sand, with Xuan Sheng's outer garment beneath her.

The Second City Lord of Half-Moon City, who rarely smiled, was looking at her with a smile from above: "You don't mind being outside?"

"Uh...huh?" Shuang Jing was stunned, not knowing what to say.

While she hesitated for a moment, Xuan Sheng had already smiled and taken off his shirt: "That's fine, no one will bother us here. The scenery is also quite nice." The seaside in the early morning is quiet all around, and it is the most mysterious place in the martial arts world, so she will definitely not be found by anyone.

"Ah... Xuan... Xuansheng..." Shuangjing smiled fakely, groping her way backward: "This... in broad daylight... it's a bit..." So my first time was a wild encounter? Ah... such a good body, I really want to touch it.

"So what?" Xuan Sheng laughed, his long, flowing hair cascading down, his muscular body, scarred and strong, immediately covering Shuang Jing's body. He gently grasped her wrist, immobilizing her, and his smile was somewhat similar to that of Du Cheshui and Ye Shuang Jing: "Anyway, no one will come. I'll just go along with what you say, okay?"

"But...but..." Shuangjing still wanted to struggle, but the other person's breath flowed slowly in her ear. She felt Xuansheng gently bite her ear, and her breath became unsteady, and she gasped softly.

"Shuangjing, I really listen to you..."

The light but long kisses slowly touched her eyes, ears, cheeks, and lips. The man's lips were soft but domineering. Shuangjing felt like a butterfly trembling, flying up and down, unable to even speak clearly.

A gentle breeze blew by, and before she knew it, a section of her shoulder had been exposed. Her snow-white skin seemed almost translucent in the sunlight. Xuan Sheng's eyes became hazy, and he chuckled softly before giving her a light, fleeting kiss. Shuang Jing was tickled by his touch, and without realizing it, she pouted, rolled over, and pinned him to the ground, covering him with herself.

At this moment, the sun was shining brightly.

His long hair was as bright as silk, and it intertwined with her long black hair in the wind.

Fingers together, eyes meeting.

A fleeting moment, yet it felt like eternity.

They were only a fist's distance apart, and his eyes reflected her smile.

As their robes faded and their hair flowed like a spring, their skin grew increasingly hot. Xuan Sheng's hand traced her fair, white skin, a faint golden sheen surrounding her. Biting her earlobe, her soft breaths seemed like butterflies fluttering in his heart. He felt a mixture of tenderness and burning desire, and simply placed one hand on her back, pulling her closer to him.

"Shuang Jing..." A slightly languid voice rang out, now carrying an ambiguous tone: "If we stop now, it's not too late."

"I..." Her face flushed red like a peach blossom, her eyes were clear, but she could no longer utter a word.

Seeing this, Xuan Sheng smiled, and his kisses swept over her like a tide, gradually covering her.

but……

"Aaaaaaah! We're finally here!!!" Che Shui stepped out of the tunnel, his hearty laughter abruptly ceasing, followed by a deafening scream: "Ahhhhhh!!!" He immediately covered his eyes and backed away, yelling as he retreated, "Let's go back! Let's go back! Hurry!!" >///////<

The exhausted crowd behind him had no idea what was happening. Plum Blossom stepped on Murong Jin while backing up. Behind her were Baiyun and Jinguan, whom Anxing and Ningdu were supporting respectively. Some wanted to look forward while others wanted to back up. The crowd pushed and shoved each other, and for a moment the small tunnel was in chaos.

Amidst the chaos, a roar erupted. Before Che Shui could even regain his footing, he felt a chilling aura emanating from the front. Opening his eyes, he saw Ye Tianjian pointing a sword at his nose, while Xuan Sheng, his clothes disheveled, glared at him with fury, gritting his teeth.

"Du-Che-Shui!"

Behind us, the sun had fully risen, the water rippled, and everything was dazzling and radiant.

Final Chapter: Setting Sail Straight to the Vast Ocean

The beautiful distant mountains are bathed in the morning sun.

Ningdu carried the silver tray and stepped up the stairs in twos and threes. As soon as he looked up, he saw a tall, upright figure in blue standing outside the door.

Xuan Sheng stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the sunlight filtering through the leaves. Golden rays, like needles, fell upon him, spreading warmth across the ground. A gentle breeze blew by, lifting a corner of his robe, and the faint fragrance of lilies and grass enveloped the air, carrying the scent of spring.

"Good morning, son-in-law!" Ning Du smiled and placed the teapot and breakfast plate on the stone table in the courtyard. He casually washed the cups, then flicked his hand, splashing the water from the teacups towards Xuan Sheng.

The Second Lord of Half Moon City was speechless. He gently brushed aside Ning Du's "good morning greeting" and nodded slightly in return.

"Hmph!" Seeing that her attack had failed, Ning turned her head away unhappily and let out a heavy snort. How annoying! Even though he was already married to the sect leader, she hadn't forgiven this guy yet. Thinking of this, her eyes darted around, and she reached for a small pouch, poured tea into Xuan Sheng's teacup, then turned around with a smile: "Young master, have some tea!"

Does she think she's an idiot?

Xuan Sheng raised an eyebrow, sighed, and asked, "Where is Madam?"

"Here!!" Suddenly, a clear voice came from behind. Before Xuan Sheng could turn around, he was bumped heavily by some unknown object, followed by something clinging tightly to his back, hugging him like a koala climbing a tree. The unknown object (Ye Shuangjing) wrapped its arms around Xuan Sheng's shoulders and neck, rubbing its face against his back, and said with a smile, "Husband, I got up early today, let's go back to sleep!"

"You went to bed very late last night, why are you up so early today?" Xuan Sheng frowned, looking at her carefully, and unconsciously led her to the table: "You can sleep if you want, but eat something first to fill your stomach. Besides, I have something to tell you." After saying that, he pressed her into a chair and sat down next to her.

Knowing that if she didn't finish her food, she would be chased all over the valley by Xuan Sheng and laughed at by the visitors and disciples of the Seven Stones Sect, Shuang Jing pouted a little aggrievedly, and then began to stuff food into her mouth without any hesitation: "Is Su Anyin being spoiled and pampered? (Is it about Che Shui's news?)"

= = Aren't you very hungry? Xuan Sheng took an elegant sip of tea and nodded: "He's already..."

"Ah, there are steamed buns!!!"

With a loud bang, something fell from the sky.

Shuang Jing spat out all the tea he had just drunk, but Du Cheshui quickly opened his double fans, blocking the water that was about to spray onto his face.

“…We’ve arrived.” Xuan Sheng silently wiped the tea off his face with a handkerchief, took a step back, and moved away from the newly arrived Master of Chongchonglou.

"Xiao Jing, Xuan Sheng, how have you been?" Che Shui smiled and smiled again, reaching out to take a steamed bun. Her lazy, affectionate eyes looked at Shuang Jing from behind her fan, then turned to the Second City Lord of Half Moon City, who was sitting to the side with a dark face, and immediately said with a hint of grievance, "Ah, is this how we meet again after so long? You are so cold, why are you not enthusiastic at all?"

"..."

"..."

The newlyweds exchanged a glance, still both sulking! With a snort, she snatched the bun from his hand, took a big bite, and said coldly, "Ah Che...you were here just three days ago, weren't you?"

"A day apart feels like three autumns! Xiao Jing, why don't you miss me at all?" Du Che Shui looked at her pitifully, then reached out and tugged at Xuan Sheng's sleeve: "After you got married, you ignored me and didn't play with me anymore..."

This really infuriated Shuangjing. She slammed down her teacup and grabbed Cheshui's ear: "You know we're newlyweds! And you still come here every day on your wedding day? Weren't you supposed to be overseeing the work at Qianxia Tower? Why are you here again?!"

Che Shui cried out, "Bai Yun and your brother-in-law are watching over there, what do I have to worry about?!"

It turned out that although the matter of Flying Eagle Fortress had been resolved and the gang's members had scattered or died, a pile of ruins of Thousand Heroes Tower still remained in Li Valley. The large number of rare flowers and herbs, as well as precious medicine recipes and books, greatly attracted Murong Jin's attention, while the checkpoint equipment inside also greatly interested Che Shui. After discussing it, the two gangs began to work together to slowly tidy up everything in Li Valley.

"Has anyone been causing trouble lately?" Xuan Sheng asked casually, taking a sip of tea.

"That's all." Che Shui smiled slightly.

The Thousand Heroes Pavilion contained everything imaginable. After discussing it, Murong Jin and Du Cheshui felt that since these rare and precious items came from all over the world, they should naturally be returned to the world. Therefore, during the excavation process, they gave away many treasures to other gangs and welcomed others to join them, regardless of their gang or strength. This earned them the respect and admiration of the martial arts world.

"Besides, who would want to provoke Ye Shuangjing, the number one female knight in the world..." Chongchonglou said, rocking his chair and stretching.

Before Shuangjing infiltrated Qianxialou, she had already notified the other gangs. When she came out of Ligu, she was greeted not only by the people of Qishimen and Ningshuangmen, but also by rumors and legends that she could not stop.

Ye Shuangjing of the Seven Stones Sect has recovered her martial arts skills and even defeated her master, the invincible heroine Fuping, within three moves.

This story is constantly being told in the martial arts world.

Ye Shuangjing always felt a little embarrassed about this.

"Actually, I didn't defeat Master, nor have I fully recovered my martial arts skills." She shook her head and sighed again, "I only managed to disarm her within three moves. And I'm still recovering..."

"That's absolutely earth-shattering news for someone who hasn't fought in five years..." Che Shui patted her head and laughed, "Is the Floating Duckweed Heroine still healing your injuries?"

"No, Master said I was almost fully recovered, and then he left..."

"Gone?" The master of Chongchonglou unconsciously raised an eyebrow, resting his chin on his hand. "Where did they go?"

Shuang Jing glanced quickly at Xuan Sheng, scratched her head, and said, "I don't know..." For some reason, she looked at her husband with a guilty conscience and then gave an embarrassed chuckle.

Xuan Sheng smiled and gently took her hand: "It's okay, Shuang Jing, I don't care where he went at all."

The "he" he referred to was Chu Ye, the chivalrous hero, and Xuan Yue, the city lord of Half Moon City.

Since leaving Ligu, they had all received news of other people, but no one knew where the Lord of Half-Moon City had gone. Fuping still came every month to heal her disciples, but Xuan Yue was not with her. Xuan Sheng assumed he had at least returned to Half-Moon City, and casually asked his newly enthroned elder brother, only to learn that his brother knew nothing. He couldn't help but laugh at himself, feeling that he had been too presumptuous, and from then on, he never mentioned this person again, as if he had never existed.

"Hey... any news about plum blossoms?" Shuangjing asked immediately, trying to change the subject.

"She... isn't she still at Jianrou Manor?" Che Shui shrugged and spread his hands, saying, "Flying Eagle Fortress has fallen. Hua Wushuang has disappeared again. Before he appeared, she was the most suitable person to discipline that place and raise that child, right? Besides, didn't Wushuang say it again and again before? Plum Blossom is the most suitable place for that..." After saying that, he smiled with a touch of melancholy, "Wushuang was clever and shrewd all his life, but in the end, he was just doing all the work for someone else."

"Indeed... Jing Shan and Mei Hua are quite good friends." Shuang Jing rested her chin on her hand, looking at the sky and talking to herself, "Although we haven't known each other for long..." She couldn't help but think of that peerless woman who wore half a mask, and a faint sadness welled up in her heart.

“True friendship lies in understanding each other’s hearts, not in the length of time we’ve known each other.” Xuan Sheng smiled and gently brushed her hair back, letting the woman snuggle into his arms. He then comfortably leaned back in his chair, looking up at the sunlight filtering through the leaves.