They had not gone anywhere else, only farther away from Ice and Snow Pavilion. They were worried Chuan Ying might have been followed, so they found a great canyon sealed beneath wind and snow, slipped inside, and found a cave in the cliff face.
Outside, wind and snow howled through the canyon. Inside the cave was an illusory warmth. Chuan Ying, his cultivation restrained, still asked the same question. "Who exactly are you people?"
Yun Ji studied him. In her heart, she had to admit that this man was indeed exceptionally handsome. Had she not experienced the ways of the world back then, she might not have been able to resist his charm either.
Niu Youdao answered in a slightly hoarse voice, "Who I am isn't important. What matters is that I know your secret."
Chuan Ying said in a deep voice, "I have no secrets!"
Niu Youdao said, "You mean you want Granny Snow to know that you belong to Wu Chang? You should know what will become of you once Granny Snow finds out."
With the matter laid bare, Chuan Ying could no longer cling to luck. His expression changed, but he forced himself to say, "I don't care who you are. At worst, I die. Don't dream of using anything to threaten me."
Niu Youdao gave an oh. "Then let me remind you: you have a daughter. After Granny Snow kills you, what do you think she'll do? Will she let your daughter grow up and take revenge? I know that old hag better than you do. She killed Xue Luo'er's husband; she won't keep someone like Xue Luo'er, who harbors resentment, by her side. Do you think everything will end once you die? You, Xue Luo'er, and your daughter—none of you will live!"
Chuan Ying's expression