Chapter 890 - 249: Unrepentant Life, Sword Cuts the Underworld

Chapter 890: Chapter 249: Unrepentant Life, Sword Cuts the Underworld

Among them, the two largest families are the Ying Family and the He Family.

Together with the Xie Family, they are known as the "Three Great Families" of the Great Zhou.

Among them, the Xie Family controls the elite of the Ministry of War, while the Ying Family controls most of the Ministry of War, leaving the He Family as the weakest.

Regardless of whether it’s the Ying Family or the He Family, in this "era of martial artists," they naturally have a younger generation with exceptional character and outstanding talent.

Ying Xiang of the Ying Family and He Jiao of the He Family are the elites among them. Both are around twenty but have already reached the Fifth Grade Five Sources, just a step away from the Fourth Grade. This talent surpasses that of the Crown Prince and the Second Prince by far.

These young men, handsome and exceptional, are talented yet individualistic and calculative.

This year, Central Capital became the stage for "Li Zhen," "Ying Xiang," and "He Jiao."

Many martial artists eagerly discussed what could be considered the grandest wedding in the Great Zhou.

After the wedding, there were those concerned with helping the Princess Pusa determine who was sincere and who was not.

Everyone can keep up appearances, but if they bring her home and change, it would ruin the Princess’s life.

...

In the new year.

In early spring, Ying Xiang was appointed as Xingwang by the Human Emperor for his merits in aiding the people and slaying demon beasts around the east Star Sea Dao and Yongzhou Path, and was subsequently granted Xingwang’s Mansion.

This mansion nearly encompasses an entire Third Grade Meat Field, which had always been empty. Now bestowed upon Ying Xiang, it caused shock and confusion throughout Central Capital for a long time.

But soon, this confusion was dispelled.

The Princess Pusa was welcomed into the Ying Family, marrying the "Xingwang" Ying Xiang.

The people then understood that this was the bridal gift from the Human Emperor to the Princess of Central Capital.

Though she lost her mother, Li Zhen was soon to become one herself.

The past home became just the past, in the new home she became the mistress, with many duties to attend to.

In May, the grand banquet took place, with almost no one having any objections, except He Jiao, whose face was clouded.

A joyous feast, personally hosted by the Human Emperor for the wedding, was quietly joined by Li Yuan on the sidelines, sipping a faintly flavored wine at his daughter’s grand wedding, watching from afar as Li Zhen’s joyful smile made her a beautiful bride.

Xiao Wu Ya watched from a distance as well.

After a few cups of faint wine, Li Yuan turned and left.

Xiao Wu Ya followed closely.

The flowers of May had not yet withered, a young man walked in the fragrant breeze, a dark crow perched on his shoulder, bearing a touch of solitude amidst the bustling Imperial Capital.

Yet Xiao Wu Ya was not any different.

A lonely father and a lonely daughter, but finally seeing a family member have a brief but perfect life.

...

Li Zhen’s life after marriage was very happy.

Ying Shanxing of the Ying Family, already a prominent minister, was now the National Preceptor, while Xie Feng of the Xie Family, an outstandingly capable Grand General, was the current Imperial Uncle.

Ying Xiang, a man of steady and honest character, with demonic talent, was naturally an excellent match. After becoming "Xingwang," he became a rising star in the Dynasty, maintaining close relations with Crown Prince Ji Yong.

The Human Emperor, becoming more brutal and inclined to kill, still nurtured the "Celestial Net Assassins" for Xiaozhen.

Li Yuan was not idle either.

On a trip to the Myriad Sects Academy to harvest a "Talisman Seed" for naturally happened upon Zhao Chunxin, who was returning to recruit for the Mo Yi Guard.

He followed Zhao Chunxin into the wild and then revealed himself, smiling and saying, "Sister, long time no see."

Zhao Chunxin had not detected anyone following her, and when she heard this voice suddenly emerge from behind, she was so startled that her blade flashed, defending her.

As the Commander of the Mo Yi Guard, she had received countless resources. Now already a Fourth Grade, she was so skilled that no one could possibly appear behind her unnoticed.

But once she saw who was behind her, her whole body trembled, her mind shaken, and her face turned pale with disbelief.

The young man stood quietly behind her, among the trees after a spring rain.

He looked exactly the same as he did some seventy years ago, unchanged, an anomaly that carried a hint of terrifying fear upon closer thought...

"Li..."

Zhao Chunxin had no idea how to address this young man.

Li Yuan?

Blood Saber Ancestor?

Master Li?

Or perhaps... Ximen Gucheng?

Or was he the true founder of the Wendao Palace, the creator of Overlord Blade, Absolute Blade, and Demon Blade?

She was never able to confirm the last two identities, but as the young man revealed himself, it seemed almost verified.

Li Yuan saw her hesitation and said, "The term ’sister’ was just reminiscing, now that we’ve caught up on the past..."

He paused slightly and said, "Aren’t you going to call me Master?"

The words "Master" resounded in Zhao Chunxin’s ears like thunder, confirming everything.

The restless peace of that night, the white flowers of the grave, and so many details intertwined...

The mist slowly dissipated, and the truth of the past became clear.

Zhao Chunxin’s facial muscles trembled, and the wound on her left cheek quivered upward like a "split-mouthed woman"...

"Hu..."

Zhao Chunxin exhaled, then put away her sword and knelt respectfully on the ground, saying, "Disciple greets Master."

Li Yuan straightforwardly said, "I come on behalf of Xiaozhen."

Zhao Chunxin felt a shock to her core.

Li Yuan continued, "She is my daughter, but she cannot cultivate. Only a hundred years, I hope you can protect her."

Zhao Chunxin was almost horrified.

She was completely unable to fathom what kind of being this young man before her truly was.

Because she had vaguely sensed a connection between the Human Emperor and Li Yuan. Otherwise... why would the Human Emperor show such favor to the Princess of Central Capital?