NOVEL NEXT Chapter 626: Second Heartbreak
A month later, Fang Zhou took Xiao Yan to the back mountain of Heavenly Sword Peak to meet the First Generation Sword Spirit; the ancestor of the Heavenly Sword Sect finally had time.
Halfway there, Xiao Yan curiously looked around, scrutinizing one of the five famous entities in the Cultivation World.
The last time she came, she just visited Taobao Mall; today was her first time touring the interior of the Heavenly Sword Sect.
Fang Zhou, however, said nothing, recalling the chaotic month past, and couldn't help but feel bouts of headache.
Fang Zhou bringing a romantic rival home almost led Yu Qing to darken once again.
Upon hearing the news, Wu Lin also rushed over from Iron Sword Mountain, and the three women almost tore his home apart.
Among them, Wu Lin was the most disadvantaged, because even after digesting the Demon Suppression Saint's gifts, she still hadn't reached the Innate level and was a cut below in combat power.
The Innate Yu Qing and Han Li became the main forces opposing each other, having both literary and martial confrontations and only stopping short of a harem fight.
The gourd children watched the show, extremely entertained.
Han Li had Xiao Yan helping beside her, so they had a numerical advantage.
On Yu Qing's side, theoretically, she also had Wu Lin, since they were both part of the Heavenly Sword Sect and needed to unite against outsiders first. But Wu Lin didn't just help Yu Qing; she jumped around, aiding whoever was weaker, stirring up trouble.
To prevent Han Li from sneaky eating, Yu Qing decisively moved from Yujian Peak to live at Moon Viewing Peak, with True Master Yu Jian smiling and approving, not stopping her.
Setting such a bad example, Wu Lin soon followed suit, moving from Sword Casting City to live on Moon Viewing Peak, backed by her mother Wu Tie.
Once the four women moved in, Moon Viewing Peak instantly became bustling, every day embroiled in conflicts centered around Fang Zhou, like mother hens protecting their chicks.
This kind of fight wasn't just a bunch of girls exchanging sarcastic remarks; they would really get into actual fights.
If it weren't for Fang Zhou's strength to maintain order, they would have fired up True Fire long ago, now going to the illusion to spar every day.
Naturally, Fang Zhou, who attracted so many girls, faced disdain, with complaints like unfaithfulness, fickleness, and love of novelty openly expressed.
But disdain aside, they never intended to kick Fang Zhou away; rather, they cherished a mindset of "I will severely punish this lousy man after dealing with other rivals."
Even Cheng Xing secretly sought out Fang Zhou, planning to protest by draining him.
Of course, the result was entering with a smile and leaving in tears; this weakling wasn't even worth fighting.
This group of women caused Fang Zhou a headache, but this was also something he brought upon himself, so he had been mentally prepared.
Today, he happened to be sending Xiao Yan to meet the First Generation Sword Spirit, giving Fang Zhou an excuse to relax his mind and breathe some fresh air.
Seeing Fang Zhou with a relieved expression, Xiao Yan couldn't help but mock, "You reap what you sow!"
Fang Zhou looked back at her; after more than a month of interaction, Xiao Yan finally no longer refused to communicate with Fang Zhou, though there was still estrangement, and she gave him attitude daily.
Fang Zhou had no interest in arguing with this former fiancée, merely chuckling, "These are the troubles of being adored, something you wouldn't understand."
Xiao Yan seethed inwardly, gritting her teeth, but didn't continue the argument, knowing she was no match for Fang Zhou in verbal sparring.
The two entered Heavenly Sword Peak, stated their purpose, and were led by a disciple to the back mountain.
Upon reaching the back mountain, the guiding disciple had to halt, letting Fang Zhou and Xiao Yan proceed on their own to the retreat of the First Generation Sword Spirit.
Walking on the solitary mountain path, Xiao Yan suddenly spoke, "You're Wang Qini, aren't you?"
Fang Zhou abruptly stopped, looking back at her, a hint of surprise in his heart.
Damn, he had forgotten about this!
This matter might be recent for Xiao Yan, but for Fang Zhou, it was quite a while ago, considering the time spent in the gourd and the Abyss Ancient Battlefield.
Fang Zhou thought he had solved the issues between him and Xiao Yan, overlooking the deception he had done using another identity.
After a moment of eye contact, Fang Zhou asked, "How did you find out?"
Such a response from Fang Zhou was an admission, slightly vibrating Xiao Yan's heart, she muttered, "I secretly asked around, and there is no one named Wang Qini in the Heavenly Sword Sect; they said only you carried the Sword Box before, and you showed us the Muscle Softening Liquid that could change appearances."
Fang Zhou couldn't help but sigh at the sky, reaping what he sowed indeed.
"Though I'm sorry for deceiving you, back then I..."
"I know!"
Xiao Yan quickly interrupted Fang Zhou, "I'm not an ungrateful person; I didn't blame you for deceiving me. On the contrary, I'm very grateful you saved me then, and if there's a chance, I'll repay you. No need to discuss this further."
After speaking, Xiao Yan stepped past Fang Zhou, moving forward again.
Fang Zhou watched Xiao Yan's back in bewilderment; this former fiancée was acting odd today. Hmm... from behind, she really had a big behind.
Fang Zhou shook his head, stopped dwelling on it, and stepped up.
He didn't notice Xiao Yan walking ahead, her eyes slightly red, breathing rapidly, clenching her lower lip tightly.
Fang Zhou was her love at first sight, her first love, but with so much happening, they were simply not meant to be.
Furthermore, Fang Zhou was now Han Li's beloved, leaving Xiao Yan unable to snatch a man from her sister no matter what, so she tried to adjust her mindset, treating Fang Zhou as a brother-in-law.
She harbored another affection in her heart, that was for Wang Qini.
Though their time together was short, Wang Qini undeniably left a profound impression on Xiao Yan, repeatedly saving her, earning her good feelings, even a fondness toward him.
Before coming to the Heavenly Sword Sect, Xiao Yan secretly contemplated reconnecting with Wang Qini, thinking such a good man should be kept close.
However, Xiao Yan was thunderstruck upon arriving; Wang Qini turned out not to exist, likely Fang Zhou in disguise.
For a moment, Xiao Yan felt manipulated by fate, her former fiancé and first love turned into a brother-in-law. The second man she liked was still him.
Why couldn't you leave me alone, you bastard!
Initially, upon discovering the truth, Xiao Yan was near her breaking point, but after a month, she calmed down.
Since Wang Qini was fake, she treated her affection as a mere illusion.
Choosing this time to tell Fang Zhou was to "draw the line"—you saved me and I will repay you, but there's nothing else between us anymore.
After establishing the boundaries, Xiao Yan's heart couldn't help but ache; in a sense, this was her second heartbreak.
Reflecting on this, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel saddened, thinking how she hadn't even held a man's hand and was already heartbroken twice—how could anyone be more unfortunate than her?
The two said nothing else, walking until the end of the mountain path, discovering a courtyard like an Immortal Realm.
An Alchemy Girl had long been waiting at the gate, guiding them into the courtyard, finally meeting the renowned First Generation Sword Spirit.