Conflict with the Zhi Family

Everyone drove toward Zuo Shang Qin Xin's home. They passed through Zhi Yue's hometown—Kaifeng—along the way. Kaifeng was not far from Luoyang, and at their current speed, they would arrive in three or four hours.

"Brother Ye, Sister Feng, are you going to just leave me there and go?" Zhi Yue asked, her little mouth pouting high.

"What do you mean, leave you there? That's your home," Breaking Waves Riding Wind said with a laugh. "Relax. We'll stay at our godmother's house for two days before heading back. We'll take you with us then."

"But I don't want to stay at home at all." Zhi Yue still pouted. "Could you stay with me for half a day, say a few words to my mother, and then let me leave with you?"

"It's the New Year. Spend more time with Uncle Zhi and the others," San Mei Shi said, her expression full of envy. "You have no idea how much I wish I had parents..."

Seeing San Mei Shi's sadness, Zhi Yue hurriedly said, "Sister Shi, don't be sad. We're all your family. Fine, fine, I'll listen to you."

A few hours later, Breaking Waves Riding Wind and the others arrived at Zhi Yue's home. They accompanied her inside, while Ye Luo went alone to the cemetery—he had gone to visit Zhi Qiu.

Looking at the sweetly smiling face on the gravestone, a face identical to Breaking Waves Riding Wind's, Ye Luo felt as though he were in a dream. He could not help gently stroking the photograph as he recalled every smile and frown of hers, and a smile gradually curved his lips.

But dreams had to end eventually. Looking at Zhi Qiu lying there all alone and thinking of those responsible for her fate, Ye Luo's killing intent surged