"Um, are you talking about the Imperial Dragon of the Heavenly Realm? Besides, he is always so busy, doesn't understand Dragon Wu Xian at all, do you think he would call in a possible opponent who isn't Dragon Wu Xian?" The Elder Consul expressed his worries.
"Hmph! It's different when we get to the Holy Demon Mountain. During the daytime, Dragon Wu Xian and I will engage in a head-on battle, that guy is no match for me at all, he just relies on his amazing agility to evade, coupled with the fact that my mind was in chaos at the time, unable to unleash my full power. If we were to fight again, I am absolutely confident in killing him!" Xiu Xiu coldly snorted. "No matter who the Imperial Dragon sends, this time I will go to the Holy Demon Mountain with that person to deal with Dragon Wu Xian. We will strike in secret, look for an opportunity, catch him off guard, with our strength, we can definitely make sure to kill him with one blow!"
"All right, this time, we must eliminate this fellow, and, when do you plan to tell your father about your brother's death?" inquired the Elder Consul.
"Hmph, after I kill Dragon Wu Xian, I will bring his head and my brother's remains back for a memorial!" Xiu Xiu's eyes flashed with a cold and determined intent to kill Dragon Wu Xian.
However, Dragon Wu Xian did not pay him much mind and instead chose... to depart without a trace while Xiu Xiu was still spouting all that nonsense, having long fled to a distance of one hundred and eighty thousand miles away.
"So arrogant..." even Yuanhui couldn't help but remark.
"Ah, Master, you really are something, so spineless?"
"Heh heh... and you say that about me!" Dragon Wu Xian sneered. "If you had been there at the time, you would know how desperate it feels to face the Holy Emperor Realm! But there are some things that, even at the Holy Emperor Realm, are still equally desperate, just like what you just mentioned, about your Master's story..."
"Master, I heard that the young miss has been plagued by illness since childhood and ultimately did not survive into adulthood. I wonder what happened?" inquired Dragon Wu Xian curiously.
"Alas! Master, you may not know, my daughter Yuan Ying's situation is something we have always been reluctant to bring up."
Elder Yuan let out a deep sigh, his face instantly masked by a layer of helplessness and grief. She was his daughter, and all these years, every moment, Yuan Ying was his greatest concern. Unfortunately, fate played a cruel joke on Yuan Ying. It had been countless days since her eighteenth birthday, and everyone's hearts were heavy, none of them wanting to face that moment.
During this period, the Immortal Mansion was in a state of deep oppression, and it was only today, with Elder Yuan's recovery, that he showed a bit of vitality and energy, but on the matter of Yuan Ying, his expression darkened once again.
"Master, why not speak up, perhaps I might have a solution," Dragon Wu Xian suggested. He decided to intervene and save this girl who had been so tormented by fate. Both of them shared a similar fate, and since fate had been unfair to them, they would defy fate together.
Dragon Wu Xian, a man who refused to be defeated, enjoyed challenging the heavens, as it made him feel accomplished. However, his decision to save Yuan Ying was not driven by a sense of potential achievement, but by an inexplicable force compelling him to do so. He could never forget the look Yuan Ying gave him before, a look filled with admiration, helplessness, sadness, and despair - the deepest loneliness buried in the world.
Dragon Wu Xian felt that if he didn't intervene to save her, that look would haunt him for the rest of his life, leaving him with a lifetime of regret.
Dragon Wu Xian wasn't sure if he could truly save Yuan Ying, but he would do his best. He believed that there was nothing in this world that could defeat him, not even the oldest of spells. He was determined to find a solution.
After hearing Dragon Wu Xian's words, Elder Yuan and all the elders of the Immortal Mansion looked at him in amazement. Each of their eyes was filled with shock and a hint of hope.
Indeed, how could they have forgotten about this extraordinary young man standing before them? He was a rare talent they had come across.
The issues at the Immortal Mansion seemed insurmountable, but perhaps this miraculous young man could provide a solution? Although Yuan Ying's situation was extremely thorny, solving it completely was nearly impossible, yet there was hope, which was always a good thing.
Undoubtedly, Dragon Wu Xian had become the hope of the Immortal Mansion.
"Master, if you can save the young lady's life, the entire Immortal Mansion will be eternally grateful to you. I am willing to offer you half the rule of the Immortal Mansion as a token of gratitude," Elder Yuan said with great emotion, showing how deeply moved he was. It had been eighteen years, and Elder Yuan had sought help from countless experts, yet none had succeeded.
Seeing Elder Yuan's reaction, Dragon Wu Xian couldn't help but nod in admiration. This lord was truly remarkable. Apart from being generous, he was also loyal and righteous, willing to offer half the rule of the Immortal Mansion in exchange for his daughter's life, showing how important Yuan Ying was to him.
The other elders only looked hopeful, showing no reluctance in offering half the rule, indicating that Yuan Ying was not only precious to Elder Yuan but to the entire Immortal Mansion.
"Half the rule is unnecessary. I'm not interested in those things. Please quickly tell me about the young lady's situation," said Dragon Wu Xian modestly.
"All right." Elder Yuan tried to calm his emotions and seemed to be lost in reflection and memories.
"Not to hide anything, eighteen years ago, on the day when Ying Er was born, the weather was clear and cloudless, but at the moment when Ying Er came into the world, suddenly strong winds whipped up, the entire world darkened. We can be sure that it was an ominous sign."
Elder Yuan was recalling the scene from eighteen years ago, and the other elders present were also lost in memories. Clearly, the scene of Ying Er's birth was unforgettable for them, deeply etched in their minds.
"And this ominous sign was soon fulfilled. Less than half an hour after Ying Er was born, her mother passed away, leaving her with her final words: 'Take good care of our daughter, she may not survive past her adulthood,'" Elder Yuan's voice choked up. The scene from that day was something he couldn't bear to reminisce about, buried deep within him as the most painful memory. Touching it would cause him to break down completely.
For a man, having a precious child was a joyful thing, but for Elder Yuan, it had become a shadow that he could never erase from his life. The birth of a daughter, the death of a wife; perhaps the most tragic thing in the world. And the dying words, a prediction of the daughter's early death, left Elder Yuan heartbroken.
"Lady sure knew something, that's why she said those words," sighed Elder Yuan.
"But how can you conclude that the young lady is cursed?" asked Dragon Wu Xian curiously.
"Well... we don't really know for sure. Because of the lady's last words, the Immortal Mansion sought help from many experts to investigate Ying Er's situation, but none of them could figure out the cause. Moreover, Ying Er has been entirely normal, showing no difference from other people. She has exceptional talent, excelling in cultivation, and if it weren't for the dark clouds and strong winds on the day of her birth, as well as the lady's final words, we might even doubt if anything had gone wrong," explained Elder Yuan with a wry smile. "Unable to find a reason, some thought of a curse. Given the circumstances of her birth, it is highly likely that Ying Er was afflicted with some kind of curse."
Upon hearing this, Dragon Wu Xian furrowed his brow.
"After all this time, you still haven't found out the true cause of the young lady's condition before concluding that she is cursed, isn't that too hasty? Moreover, you say the young lady has always been like everyone else, maybe the young lady is simply a normal person," he remarked.
The moonlight was as gentle as water, the bamboo forest serene, and beside the lake, a beautiful figure stood solemnly.
Lotus flowers in the pond, a beautiful woman under the moonlight - it was a splendid scene that left Dragon Wu Xian somewhat entranced. In his past life, he had only encountered rouge and powder, never even had a girlfriend. Now, looking back, he realized he had never taken a moment to peacefully appreciate a scene like this.
"Prince Dragon, you're out here?" Yuan Ying turned her head, smiling sweetly at Dragon Wu Xian.
That smile brought a touch of beauty to the entire garden! They all said the Shura Realm was like a hell on earth, but now, it seemed like nothing but baseless rumors.
"Miss Yuan, I have heard about your condition from the Master and the elders. Let me take a look at your situation," Dragon Wu Xian approached Yuan Ying, smiling.
The once-smiling Yuan Ying, in an instant, had a layer of desolation cover her face. She turned away, gazing at the full moon hanging in the sky.
"No need to bother, Prince, many people don't know what's going on with my situation, and I have a premonition that my life will end as my mother predicted..." Yuan Ying said indifferently.
"These years, I have worked hard, strived, tried to show my best side, smiling at people, doing tasks for the sect and the family, keeping myself busy; however, only I know that this is the only way I can live meaningfully."
"Well, then you should strive harder to stay alive."
"However... after eighteen years, I want to live my own splendor, without any regrets."
"...You don't know, life is a luxury for me. I don't know what will happen on my adult day, but I am prepared."
The air was filled with sadness, Yuan Ying's words truly touched Dragon Wu Xian's heart. A girl who lived simply to exist, someone with a resilient heart and a tragic fate, always managed to touch others.
Thinking of his past self, always despised by the clan members, enduring humiliation but constantly striving, never giving up - that sense of desolation and similarity with Yuan Ying struck a chord with Dragon Wu Xian.
"Miss Yuan, since you have persisted for eighteen years, why not give it one last shot? However, I still think it's best if I take a look at your situation," suggested Dragon Wu Xian.
Yuan Ying turned around and looked at Dragon Wu Xian again.
"But..."
"Please trust me."
Long Wuxian spoke calmly, but those words from his mouth left Yuan Ying incredibly shocked!
