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Xue Qing's favorite is Qi. How can there be such a lovely person? He is so dedicated to his job. One moment he was risking his life for Yan Ming, and the next he was bowing down to Xue Qing after the change of domain lord. Xue Qing likes him very much as the domain lord, but if she is ever overthrown, she might hate his ruthlessness.

After the enthronement ceremony, Xue Qing was most concerned about the situation in the Central Plains. Due to the struggle for the position of leader, she was driven from the Central Plains to the desert. The Lingyu Sect behind her could not hold its head up in the Central Plains because of her being a "traitor". However, the instigator who manipulated all of this was the most shameful. Was it worth it to exchange so many people's blood for the position of leader?

Currently, Kunlun Palace is in charge of the affairs of the martial arts world. Xue Qing wrote a letter and sent it to Kunlun Palace. To prevent it from being destroyed, she wrote the same letter to the leaders of several major sects. The letter stated that the Underworld was willing to merge into the Martial Alliance and be under its jurisdiction. From then on, there would be no more conflict between the Central Plains and the Desert. It was signed by Xue Qing, the Lord of the Underworld. Xue Qing could almost imagine the liver-colored face of the Kunlun Palace Master when she received this letter. She wasn't dead; she had returned, and still as the Lord of the Underworld!

In her heart, Xue Qing tearfully pleaded her case, explaining that her collusion with the Netherworld's subordinates was to overthrow Yan Ming's evil rule. She pointed out that as soon as they occupied the Netherworld, they immediately allied with the Central Plains. She accused the Lingyu Sect of being pillars of the Central Plains for generations, and how her master, senior brothers, and sisters had all made significant contributions. She herself had participated in the campaign against the Desert Fifteen Years Ago. How could she be a bad person? She was so adorable, how could she possibly be a bad person!

Xue Qing was very fortunate that Abbot Chankong was on her side. Although he himself was disrespectful to his elders, he was still a highly respected monk and the most senior person still living in the Central Plains. With him mediating internally, Xue Qing's image would definitely be swelled up again. Kunlun Palace would definitely be jumping up and down trying to cause trouble. As the saying goes, one cannot hit a smiling face. No matter how long his claws were, he could not refuse Xue Qing's sincere reconciliation.

Perhaps Abbess Dingni and the others wanted to observe Xue Qing for a few more days, but an event forced them to accept her quickly: the Wudang Sect Leader, Daoist Siyou, was assassinated. The fact that a sect leader could be killed speaks volumes about the strength and martial arts prowess of the force lurking in the shadows. The smaller sects, weaker than Wudang, were filled with dread. If they could kill Daoist Siyou, they could certainly kill them. They all demanded the swift establishment of a new leader to protect their lives. Abbess Dingni spoke first, inviting Xue Qing to Qilin Mountain in the Central Plains for detailed discussions if she truly wished to join the Martial Alliance as stated in the letter. Xue Qing readily accepted the invitation. Since it was a public agreement, no one dared to openly deceive her. It was also time to reveal the letter she had received from Nangong Luoluo.

That night, amidst the music of "Qing Ping Yue," Yi Chun was once again playing the zither for the man in the sedan chair who never dared to enter. Every time he came, she would play all night long, the melodies flowing, pouring out her sorrows. Did he feel the emotions in the music? He certainly did, but he simply ignored it. If he was heartless, why did he give her the Jade Zither? Why did he reserve her and forbid other guests from seeing her? If he had feelings, why didn't he get out of the sedan chair to see her? Was he born ugly? She didn't care! Those wealthy merchants who coveted her beauty were all bloated and greedy; she had long since learned to serve them numbly. Only with Young Master Shuang, no matter how unsightly he was, her feelings would never change!

"Lately, your music has been quite melancholic. Is something on your mind?" a clear, melodious voice asked from inside the sedan chair.

"Yes, I have something on my mind, I'm troubled by love." Yi Chun mustered her courage to say, but if he asked what kind of love it was, she didn't know if she would have the courage to tell him.

The person in the sedan chair did not ask her why she was troubled by love. After a long silence, he said, "My name is Shuanghui, Shuang as in 'frost descends,' and Hui as in 'return.' You must remember that."

Yi Chun was overjoyed. He had revealed his name. They had known each other for months, and this was the first time she had heard his name. Was this some kind of progress? Yi Chun didn't know that Shuang Hui had revealed his name because he felt his days were numbered and feared she would forget he had ever existed in her life. Even though he had sworn to remain like a fleeting shadow, never letting anyone know his existence, he couldn't help but tell her his name. Emotion had overwhelmed his reason; he only wanted her to remember his name, even if it might be the name of a dead man. He didn't know how much longer his body could hold on, and he had just encountered a difficult mission. He wasn't sure if he could escape unscathed. He had just received a message from his senior brother: the woman from the Lingyu Sect who had escaped to the desert hadn't died and had become the new ruler of the Underworld. Her return was ominous, and his senior brother's order to him was: kill.

The author has something to say: Xue Qing and Liu Ying dragged Nangong Luoluo and Yan Ming to the old site of the Nangong family. The house on the ground was already dilapidated. Who would have thought that there would be a large secret room underground? Fortunately, the Nangong family still had an orphan girl, otherwise this secret would have been buried underground forever and never seen the light of day.

Xue Qing lit a lantern and had Liu Ying watch over Yan Ming in the carriage. She followed Nangong Luoluo to the secret room. Nangong Luoluo took out a stack of letters from a box in the secret room and gave them to Xue Qing. Xue Qing opened and read each one. These letters were all written by the same person, and they were roughly about a discussion with the head of the Nangong family about a certain matter. This matter was the origin of the mysterious organization in the Central Plains. Xue Qing folded the letters and put them in her bosom. She said to Nangong Luoluo, "I keep my word. I will do what I promised you. This time, I will let him go."

Nangong Luoluo's eyes were red and swollen, and she was about to cry. She said in a voice so soft it was almost inaudible, "Thank you."

Although Yan Ming was an untrustworthy person, Xue Qing didn't want to be like him. She was determined to keep her promises. She gave the antidote to Nangong Luoluo and left the bound Yan Ming and the carriage with her. Xue Qing couldn't help but ask Nangong Luoluo, "Yan Ming was also involved in the massacre of the Nangong family ten years ago. Is it worth it for you to do all this for him?"

Nangong Luoluo suddenly raised her head, her eyes filled with determination, and said, "There is no such thing as worth it or not, only willingness or unwillingness."

Xue Qing shoved the horse's reins into Nangong Luoluo's hand: "Go far away from him and don't show up in front of me. I don't know what you'll have to trade with me next time."

Nangong Luoluo lowered her head and gripped the reins. Her thoughts were simple: she just wanted to live a secluded life with Yan Ming, where they would farm and weave. But would Yan Ming agree? He was such a proud and arrogant man; how could he accept that she had been forced into such a predicament?

Xue Qing clenched her fist and pounded it hard on the wooden planks of the carriage several times. Yan Ming was tied up inside the carriage, and the force must have made his eardrums hurt. Xue Qing said to Yan Ming from outside the carriage, "In the secret room of the Lingyu Sect, when you went into qi deviation and 'I' helped you transfer qi, if 'I' had died at that time... wouldn't you have been a little sad?"

“You were a good dog before that, but you started to turn into a wolf after that,” Yan Ming’s voice was flat, clearly indicating that he was lying in the carriage unable to move. “I was careless and thought you were deeply in love with me.”

Xue Qing said indifferently, "You deserve it."

The original Xue Qing was more than just deeply in love; she valued him more than her own life, whether it was her own or someone else's. He never knew how to cherish the woman who loved him wholeheartedly because he had too much to gain. He never knew the taste of loss, and he simply destroyed what he couldn't have. His charm and arrogance would have been a smooth and prosperous life had Xue Qing not appeared.

"I don't believe it! I don't believe I'll be defeated by you!" Yan Ming roared in the carriage.

"The cat-and-mouse game continues, and now it's your turn to be the mouse. Watch out," Xue Qing said to Yan Ming with a smirk.

Xue Qing and Liu Ying rode in another carriage back to the Underworld. Xue Qing looked at the driver's seat in front of the carriage and said to Liu Ying, "Your reserved seat."

"Yes, I've been prepared for a long time." Liu Ying said, sitting down in that spot: "Please take a seat, sir."

Xue Qing jumped onto the carriage and patted Liu Ying's head: "Good girl, your master loves you the most."

Liu Ying smiled helplessly and drove the carriage back to the Underworld. This place was once the origin of Xue Qing's nightmares and a symbol of danger. Now, however, it bore Xue Qing's name, making her wonder how long a person's glory could last, and whether the heavens would always be on that person's side. Today he seemed to be in charge, but tomorrow he would be overthrown. Now the heavens were on her side, but who knew when the winds would change direction? It didn't matter. It didn't matter anymore. She had done everything with a clear conscience. As long as she had Liu Ying by her side in the martial world, she would have no regrets in this life.

To have someone who cares for you is a lifelong honor; to have someone who understands you is a lifelong blessing; to have someone who cares for you and understands you is a great honor, and what is there to fear?

The corporate culture of the Underworld is similar to that of a lion. A lion king must govern its territory and remain strong enough, otherwise a new lion will defeat it and take its place. Yan Ming ascended to the position of domain lord by killing his own master. Although Xue Qing did not kill him, banishing him from the Underworld had the same effect.

Liu Ying asked Xue Qing, "Are you willing to let him go?"

Xue Qing said, "I only said I'd let him go this once. With his arrogant and conceited personality, would he really go into seclusion with Nangong Luoluo? When he comes to me on his own, I'll show him what it means to humiliate yourself."

For Liu Yingmo, the greatest test of a relationship is not the hardship of sharing joys and sorrows due to weakness, but strength. When everything is within reach and wealth and glory are in one's hands, how many people can still retain their original mind and emotions? But he will always follow behind her, protect her, and uphold all her decisions. She made him realize that love is the sweetness of mutual giving. If she doesn't leave, he won't abandon her; if she leaves, he won't abandon her either. What more could he ask for in this life than to share wine with her and have a passionate relationship? He was destined to follow her for life.

The Underworld is supposed to have six realms, but in reality, there are only five people. The Lord of the Animal Realm hasn't returned for several years, and there's no description of it in the original story. Xue Qing has never seen it in person either. This is a classic example of someone who sits in the toilet without using it. Lei Ji outwardly showed no reaction to Xue Qing's ascension to the position of realm lord, but her wicked eyes betrayed her. She had been watching the drama unfold, having seen Yan Ming's downfall, and now she wanted to see Xue Qing's. Xue Qing was truly curious how Mo Qingshan could fall in love with this woman and even betray his sect, Wudang, for her. It can only be said that love is the most perplexing mystery in the world.

Xue Qing's favorite is Qi. How can there be such a lovely person? He is so dedicated to his job. One moment he was risking his life for Yan Ming, and the next he was bowing down to Xue Qing after the change of domain lord. Xue Qing likes him very much as the domain lord, but if she is ever overthrown, she might hate his ruthlessness.

After the enthronement ceremony, Xue Qing was most concerned about the situation in the Central Plains. Due to the struggle for the position of leader, she was driven from the Central Plains to the desert. The Lingyu Sect behind her could not hold its head up in the Central Plains because of her being a "traitor". However, the instigator who manipulated all of this was the most shameful. Was it worth it to exchange so many people's blood for the position of leader?

Currently, Kunlun Palace is in charge of the affairs of the martial arts world. Xue Qing wrote a letter and sent it to Kunlun Palace. To prevent it from being destroyed, she wrote the same letter to the leaders of several major sects. The letter stated that the Underworld was willing to merge into the Martial Alliance and be under its jurisdiction. From then on, there would be no more conflict between the Central Plains and the Desert. It was signed by Xue Qing, the Lord of the Underworld. Xue Qing could almost imagine the liver-colored face of the Kunlun Palace Master when she received this letter. She wasn't dead; she had returned, and still as the Lord of the Underworld!

In her heart, Xue Qing tearfully pleaded her case, explaining that her collusion with the Netherworld's subordinates was to overthrow Yan Ming's evil rule. She pointed out that as soon as they occupied the Netherworld, they immediately allied with the Central Plains. She accused the Lingyu Sect of being pillars of the Central Plains for generations, and how her master, senior brothers, and sisters had all made significant contributions. She herself had participated in the campaign against the Desert Fifteen Years Ago. How could she be a bad person? She was so adorable, how could she possibly be a bad person!

Xue Qing was very fortunate that Abbot Chankong was on her side. Although he himself was disrespectful to his elders, he was still a highly respected monk and the most senior person still living in the Central Plains. With him mediating internally, Xue Qing's image would definitely be swelled up again. Kunlun Palace would definitely be jumping up and down trying to cause trouble. As the saying goes, one cannot hit a smiling face. No matter how long his claws were, he could not refuse Xue Qing's sincere reconciliation.

Perhaps Abbess Dingni and the others wanted to observe Xue Qing for a few more days, but an event forced them to accept her quickly: the Wudang Sect Leader, Daoist Siyou, was assassinated. The fact that a sect leader could be killed speaks volumes about the strength and martial arts prowess of the force lurking in the shadows. The smaller sects, weaker than Wudang, were filled with dread. If they could kill Daoist Siyou, they could certainly kill them. They all demanded the swift establishment of a new leader to protect their lives. Abbess Dingni spoke first, inviting Xue Qing to Qilin Mountain in the Central Plains for detailed discussions if she truly wished to join the Martial Alliance as stated in the letter. Xue Qing readily accepted the invitation. Since it was a public agreement, no one dared to openly deceive her. It was also time to reveal the letter she had received from Nangong Luoluo.

That night, amidst the music of "Qing Ping Yue," Yi Chun was once again playing the zither for the man in the sedan chair who never dared to enter. Every time he came, she would play all night long, the melodies flowing, pouring out her sorrows. Did he feel the emotions in the music? He certainly did, but he simply ignored it. If he was heartless, why did he give her the Jade Zither? Why did he reserve her and forbid other guests from seeing her? If he had feelings, why didn't he get out of the sedan chair to see her? Was he born ugly? She didn't care! Those wealthy merchants who coveted her beauty were all bloated and greedy; she had long since learned to serve them numbly. Only with Young Master Shuang, no matter how unsightly he was, her feelings would never change!

"Lately, your music has been quite melancholic. Is something on your mind?" a clear, melodious voice asked from inside the sedan chair.

"Yes, I have something on my mind, I'm troubled by love." Yi Chun mustered her courage to say, but if he asked what kind of love it was, she didn't know if she would have the courage to tell him.

The person in the sedan chair did not ask her why she was troubled by love. After a long silence, he said, "My name is Shuanghui, Shuang as in 'frost descends,' and Hui as in 'return.' You must remember that."

Yi Chun was overjoyed. He had revealed his name. They had known each other for months, and this was the first time she had heard his name. Was this some kind of progress? Yi Chun didn't know that Shuang Hui had revealed his name because he felt his days were numbered and feared she would forget he had ever existed in her life. Even though he had sworn to remain like a fleeting shadow, never letting anyone know his existence, he couldn't help but tell her his name. Emotion had overwhelmed his reason; he only wanted her to remember his name, even if it might be the name of a dead man. He didn't know how much longer his body could hold on, and he had just encountered a difficult mission. He wasn't sure if he could escape unscathed. He had just received a message from his senior brother: the woman from the Lingyu Sect who had escaped to the desert hadn't died and had become the new ruler of the Underworld. Her return was ominous, and his senior brother's order to him was: kill.

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