Duàn Yì's Thoughts (Seeking Collections and Recommendations)

Duàn Yì thought to himself that revenge and taking him as a disciple were two different matters. However, he didn't show his thoughts on his face. Instead, he enthusiastically asked her about the background and identity of this person.

It turned out this person was named Bái Xī Wén, one of the Golden Cauldron Sect elders and Qū Dōng Liú's junior disciple. He was known as the Golden Cauldron Sect's top expert.

Three years ago, Bái Xī Wén happened to see Yuè Jiāo Nú and fell instantly in love, becoming infatuated with her.

At the time, Yuè Bì Nǔ already considered herself the leader of the Moon Worship Palace. She was very displeased with Bái Xī Wén's repeated disturbances to the Moon Worship Palace's peace. Thus, she personally wrote a letter to the Golden Cauldron Sect's sect leader, Qū Dōng Liú, asking him to properly manage his junior disciple.

As a result of this letter, Bái Xī Wén and Yuè Jiāo Nú's relationship stalled. However, Qū Dōng Liú and Yuè Bì Nǔ connected and secretly began a relationship. This led to the events at the Moon Worship Palace not long ago.

Strictly speaking, Yuè Jiāo Nú was one of the key figures in it.

"Bái Xī Wén is different from Qū Dōng Liú. He's a good person and doesn't agree with some of Qū Dōng Liú's actions.

It's also because of Bái Xī Wén that I was able to break out of the encirclement during the Moon Worship Palace incident."

Duàn Yì noticed that Yuè Jiāo Nú's tone clearly softened when she mentioned Bái Xī Wén's name, showing that there were indeed feelings hidden within.

It was just that fate played cruel tricks. First, the Moon Worship Palace's strict rules prohibited disciples from dating, leaving Yuè Jiāo Nú and Bái Xī Wén with feelings but no destiny.

Then, Bái Xī Wén was Qū Dōng Liú's junior disciple, and Qū Dōng Liú was one of the main culprits in harming Yán Susu, making the relationship even more complicated.

It was no wonder Yuè Jiāo Nú didn't approach him anymore.

Bái Xī Wén and Qū Dōng Liú were fellow disciples. Killing a brother for a woman was not something most people would do.

Duàn Yì didn't dwell on these romantic entanglements for the moment. His mind raced, considering whether Bái Xī Wén presented an opportunity for him, though the risk was quite high.

The Golden Cauldron Sect was Qū Dōng Liú's territory. Wouldn't going there be like walking into a tiger's mouth?

Furthermore, whether Bái Xī Wén would truly shelter him because of Yuè Jiāo Nú was also a question worth considering.

"Young Master, what are you thinking about?"

Although Yuè Jiāo Nú had only been with Duàn Yì for a short time, she could tell that this young man, besides his exceptional martial arts talent, was also very opinionated and not an ordinary youth. She felt a sense of anticipation.

"I have some ideas, but they're not mature yet. I need you to answer a few questions for me. It concerns my life and safety, so Sister Yuè, you must think carefully before answering."

Seeing Duàn Yì's solemn demeanor, Yuè Jiāo Nú's expression also turned serious. She nodded in response.

Duàn Yì thought for a moment and primarily asked about the extent of the Moon Worship Palace and the Golden Cauldron Sect's knowledge of him, such as whether they had seen his father.

He bore a striking resemblance to Father Duàn, about sixty to seventy percent similar, with fair skin, a slender build, and delicate, handsome features.

Those eyebrows, those eyes, those lips – they had a bit of the early, unassuming charm of Louis Koo. At first glance, he looked like Yang Guo, but upon closer inspection, hey, it was Ding Peng.

If it weren't for his striking appearance, he wouldn't have worried about being recognized.

Just an ordinary passerby, lost in the crowd, wouldn't make a ripple. Thinking about it was quite fortunate, at least it was safer.

Then there was the question of whether Bái Xī Wén would shelter him if he truly sought to become a disciple of the Golden Cauldron Sect, all because of Yuè Jiāo Nú.

"Back then, the Old Palace Master sent people to pursue the Young Palace Mistress and your father. Yuè Bì Nǔ knew of your existence, but she wasn't favored at the time and wasn't among those outer disciples, so she hadn't met your father.

As for the whereabouts of you and the Young Palace Mistress over the years, only the Old Palace Master knew. She had secretly visited you over the years, which is why she instructed me to come before her passing.

As for the disciples who were sent out back then, those who might recognize your appearance were all the Old Palace Master's confidantes. They have all been eliminated by Yuè Bì Nǔ during the recent Moon Worship Palace incident.

Therefore, I can confirm that neither the Moon Worship Palace nor the Golden Cauldron Sect knows anything about you, other than your existence.

Even if you stood before them, no one would recognize you."

Yuè Jiāo Nú spoke every word with careful consideration, ensuring she didn't give Duàn Yì any incorrect information. She paused, her face flushing slightly, the color extending to her earlobes.

"As for Bái Xī Wén, I know him quite well. If he knew you were someone I asked him to take in, he would definitely ask for clarification about your relationship with me before making any decisions."

Duàn Yì didn't quite understand and gestured for Yuè Jiāo Nú to explain more clearly.

"It means that if you and I had a romantic relationship, he would kill you. But if you and I are relatives, or very close friends, in a way that has nothing to do with romance, he will definitely treat you well.

I can guarantee this."

Duàn Yì began to understand. This Bái Xī Wén was likely Yuè Jiāo Nú's admirer, but unlike the usual ones, he was a "bold" admirer.

The kind who believed anyone approaching his goddess with ill intentions deserved a terrible fate.

This was perfect.

"Sister Yuè, I have an immature idea that might help us with our revenge. Listen as I analyze it.

Setting aside the martial arts of Yuè Bì Nǔ and Qū Dōng Liú, their current positions as the heads of the Moon Worship Palace and the Golden Cauldron Sect respectively are something neither you nor I can contend with. Do you agree with this statement?"

Seeing Yuè Jiāo Nú fall silent, clearly touched by his words, Duàn Yì continued, "Therefore, even if you and I master martial arts and seek revenge openly, facing the combined forces of two major powers, the odds would likely be heavily against us. After all, even the strongest fists can't fend off four hands.

However, there's always a way. Since you have this connection with Bái Xī Wén, it gives me a chance for revenge.

I can leverage your relationship with Bái Xī Wén to conceal my identity and become a disciple of the Golden Cauldron Sect. I can get close to Qū Dōng Liú, and when the time is right and my martial arts are perfected, I can seize the opportunity to kill him.

Just as Grandmother was unprepared for Yuè Bì Nǔ, when I deal with Qū Dōng Liú, he will also be caught completely off guard.

This greatly increases our chances of success. Once Qū Dōng Liú falls, Yuè Bì Nǔ will be isolated and vulnerable. We can then find a good opportunity to make her pay for her past actions. This is what they call 'an eye for an eye.'

Sister Yuè, what do you think of my idea?"

Simply put, Duàn Yì's proposed plan was for him to go undercover in the Golden Cauldron Sect and play the role of a mole.

If revenge couldn't be achieved openly, then they could resort to cunning tactics.

Of course, the real and primary objective was to find Bai Xiwen to train with, but he couldn't say that to Yue Jiaonu. He could only use revenge as a pretense to keep her stable and get her help.

Duàn Yì had seen through Yue Jiaonu's naive loyalty to Yan Susu and exploited her obsession with revenge.

"Wouldn't this put the Young Master in danger? What if they find out?"

Before Yue Jiaonu could finish speaking, she realized that the questions Duàn Yì had just asked her were precisely to eliminate this hidden danger. He had already thought of everything.

"I see now, Young Master is brilliant. Jiaonu believes this plan is absolutely feasible."

Moreover, upon careful consideration, this was indeed the most likely way to achieve revenge that she could think of. Yue Jiaonu was incredibly excited by this. The Young Master was not only a martial arts prodigy but also independent-minded and wise. He was truly a blessing from heaven for the Moon Worship Palace.

Beyond all this, Duàn Yì even had a darker idea forming in his mind.

Once he successfully infiltrated the Golden Cauldron Sect, he would have Yue Jiaonu find a young man of his age in the Jianghu to pose as Yan Susu's grandson and cause a stir. This would draw the attention of Yue Bi Nu and Qu Dong Liu, thereby reducing his own danger.

This tactic was called creating a false trail. The only troublesome part was that Yue Jiaonu would be put in danger.

However, Duàn Yì looked at the woman before him, who was clearly beautiful but foolish, and felt a pang of guilt. He abandoned this utterly selfish idea.

Duàn Yì was not a good person, but neither was he a bad person. Of course, simply defining a person as good or bad was too superficial. He was just an ordinary person who wanted to live a better, longer life.

He asked himself, although his time with Yue Jiaonu had been short since they met, she had made fires for him, cooked, cleaned his living quarters, worked tirelessly without complaint, taught him martial arts, and poured out her heart to him.

Even the Tower of Hidden Martial Arts was discovered by Duàn Yì because of the half Longevity Lock that Yue Jiaonu brought.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a great kindness.

If he truly treated Yue Jiaonu like that, he would be less than human.

With a complex mix of emotions, Duàn Yì had a thought: why not do as he had just suggested and play a game of infiltration? To avenge Yan Susu?

Then he rejected the idea himself. The reason was simple: the risk was too great. However, the idea had taken root.

To put it a thousand ways, Yan Susu was his maternal grandmother. She hadn't truly been ruthless towards his parents back then, and clearly, there was still affection between them.

If his mother knew, what would she choose?

Would she have him risk revenge, or would she want him to cherish his life and live more easily and freely?

Duàn Yì didn't know, and for now, he wouldn't think about these things that he would never know.

"Sister Yue, after I go up the mountain, I'll ask you to go into hiding and not do anything targeting the Moon Worship Palace or the Golden Cauldron Sect. I will handle all matters of revenge."

Yue Jiaonu's eyes widened, and she was about to refuse when she heard Duàn Yì say with a firm tone, "I'm not asking you to live in shame. Hmm, right, you can look for the whereabouts of the Blood Head Monk. If we get the Divine Illumination Scripture, won't our chances of winning increase by another ten percent?

This matter is settled. It's an order. If you still consider me your Young Master, you cannot refuse."

Duàn Yì's suggestion was certainly not genuinely for the Divine Illumination Scripture. He just didn't want this foolish woman to continue living for hatred, or even to lose her life because of it.

He was also contemplating that in the future, if he really came into contact with Bai Xiwen, he would have to observe him carefully. If he was a suitable match, he would try to set him and Yue Jiaonu up, giving this foolish woman a happy life.

With her current intelligence, Yue Jiaonu couldn't see Duàn Yì's true intentions. Instead, she regarded it as a task assigned by Duàn Yì and solemnly agreed.

Duàn Yì let out a long sigh, finally feeling a little better.

"Also, we need to plan carefully. After all, it's a matter of life and death, and we can't be careless."