Xiang Yang nodded. He knew something of Nan Kai.
Nan Kai had originally been the personal disciple of the sect master of a major sect within the Divine Province. His talent was exceptional, and in his youth, he had descended the mountain to join the army.
After years upon years in the saddle, striking north against the grasslands and campaigning south against the Miao barbarians, he had amassed countless great and small merits. His accumulated achievements had raised him to the rank of Grand General, and he had additionally been granted a first-rank marquisate—his honor and glory were beyond compare.
Nan Fenglan was Nan Kai's only daughter. She had once been an extraordinarily outstanding young woman. With her illustrious family background, exceptional martial arts, peerless beauty, and a temperament like a snow lotus atop the Heavenly Mountains, she had been hailed by many young dandies as the Pearl of the Imperial Capital. The title later spread far and wide and won universal recognition.
Yet for reasons unknown, Nan Fenglan later severed her father-daughter relationship with Nan Kai, moved out of the Grand General's residence, and joined the Divine Constable Gate. Her conduct also changed completely from her former purity and self-respect, making countless people sigh in regret.
"Back then, I was young and ignorant, single-mindedly devoted to martial arts. I felt that love between men and women was useless, and I never took it seriously—until I met a man."
As she said this, Nan Fenglan's tone involuntarily wavered. Her voice trembled, and she looked at Xiang Yang with some fear. Seeing only the tender pity in his eyes, the fear in her heart gradually receded, replaced by a rising warmth. She continued,
"This man was handsome and dashing, witty and humorous, and possessed astonishing martial arts. Taking advantage of my