Lineage and love could coexist
Wang Qingrou's words plunged Wang Mingyu into an icy abyss.
His body suddenly shuddered.
He knelt down with a thud.
"Patriarch, I can assure you that Yun'er has never leaked a single piece of information about the Wang Family to the Zhang Family."
She really didn't know anything.
I really don't know anything.
She did nothing wrong, why must she be killed?
"Because she's Zhang Family, and Zhang Family blood flows in her veins, is that enough?"
Wang Qingrou walked up to Wang Mingyu, grabbed his hair, and forced him to raise his head.
"Wang Mingyu, don't you know why my Wang Family has come here?"
"Because the Zhang Family has Nascent Soul!"
Once they know that the three major forces of the Ninglu Sect were instigated by my Wang Family to jointly attack the Zhang Family, it will be a great relief.
My Wang Family will be destroyed!
You..."
"Patriarch! Something terrible has happened, Patriarch..." Before Wang Qingrou could finish speaking, a hurried, panicked voice rang out in the cave.
Immediately afterwards, a Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator dressed in black robes rushed into the hall.
She didn't hesitate at all when she saw Wang Qingrou's cold expression.
He quickly replied:
"Patriarch, the sky above Fentian Mountain is changing rapidly, and a huge sword shadow is appearing in the air."
"As expected, the clansmen left behind on Fentian Mountain should be gone."
Upon hearing this, Wang Qingrou's expression changed.
He kicked the Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator in the stomach.
"You bastard!"
Who let you out!
Do you want everyone to die with you?
The cultivator who had been kicked to the ground clutched his stomach and struggled to his feet.
He quickly said, "Patriarch, please don't hit me! I really didn't go out!"
"When I entered this ancient palace, I deliberately left my Thousand-Eyed Bird, my tamed beast, outside."
I can use my secret arts to see what the Thousand-Eyed Bird sees.
Only then did he learn about the Zhang Family's attack.
Moreover, my Thousand-Eyed Bird was tens of thousands of miles away from Fentian Mountain, and I only saw a rough outline.
They didn't even get close.
There's absolutely no way the Zhang Family could have discovered it.
Upon hearing this, Wang Qingrou realized that she had acted impulsively.
But since it's already done, it must have been the right thing to do!
Snap!
He slapped the other person across the face with a backhand.
"Are you implying that the Patriarch is wrong?"
What if the Zhang Family possesses Secret Method that can pinpoint your location using your tamed beast?
The world is vast and full of wonders.
Tell your tamed beast to be well hidden by the Patriarch, in case it is discovered by the Zhang Family.
"You'll be the first one killed by my Patriarch!"
"Yes, yes, Patriarch, I'll take care of it right away, I'll take care of it right away."
This Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator knew Wang Qingrou's temperament very well and didn't offer any rebuttal.
He replied briefly and then quickly left this troublesome place.
After he left, Wang Qingrou turned her gaze to Wang Mingyu again.
He said in a deep voice:
Wang Mingyu, did you hear that?
On Fentian Mountain, the Wang Family's stronghold has been occupied by the Zhang Family.
This proves that the more than three thousand relatives and clansmen who remained on Fentian Mountain had all been killed by the Zhang Family.
If you remain devoted to this daughter of my enemy, whose hands are stained with the blood of my royal Lineage.
My Patriarch will kill you too!
You are the only grandson of Elder Qingkuang, and you have good talent, making you highly valued by the Lineage.
But... don't take your favor for granted and become arrogant.
With that, Wang Qingrou turned and left.
Wang Mingyu was already in tears, his emotions extremely complex.
I don't know what to do.
The Zhang Family slaughtered over three thousand members of the Wang Family; this feud is irreconcilable.
But the person he deeply loved had Zhang Family blood flowing through her veins!
He turned to look at Zhang Xuanyun, who had already rushed to Zhang Hongxin and the others.
He could no longer contain his anger.
He stood up and suddenly rushed towards Zhang Xuanyun.
Grab her by the collar and pin her against the wall!
Zhang Xuanyun!
How many times have I told you, stop associating with Zhang Hongxin and the other two!
Stop talking to them!
Have you forgotten that you're a member of the Zhang Family? Can't you hear me?
Can't you hear me?!
Ah!"
Wang Mingyu roared furiously, his eyes bloodshot!
Even though my Wang Family has been forced into this situation by your Zhang Family!
Even if my Wang Lineage members are slaughtered by your Zhang Family!
Have I ever made you suffer any hardship or misery in the Wang Family?
No!
I'll give you the best food and the best things.
When Zhang Hongxin and the other two were beaten by the Wang Family, I endured all the scorn and insults from my clansmen to protect you!
I didn't hurt you at all!
Don't you know how much I love you?
Don't you know?!
His tone was filled with anger, helplessness, and bitterness.
This was the first time he had ever lost his temper with Zhang Xuanyun.
Wang Mingyu put her down and rested his head on her shoulder.
Tears streamed uncontrollably from my eyes.
I just want you to live.
All I want is for you to be with me forever, to grow old together.
Why don't you listen to me?
Why can't we forget our Zhang Family identity?
Why..."
Wang Mingyu's voice grew softer and softer, and his body trembled uncontrollably.
He simply couldn't choose between his Lineage and his lover.
"Yun'er, I'm begging you."
I'm begging you...
I really can't live without you...
Forget about your identity as a member of the Zhang Family; I will pay any price to protect you.
Okay...?
His pleading tone moved everyone present.
Zhang Hongxin and the other two huddled together, their eyes filled with envy as they looked at Zhang Xuanyun.
Wang Chuhao stared blankly at Zhang Hongxin, his eyes flashing back to scenes from the past.
Even Wang Qingrou, who hadn't walked far, unconsciously stopped in her tracks.
He glanced at Wang Mingyu and thought to himself:
"Foolish child."
They then continued walking deeper into the ancient temple.
At this moment, listening to Wang Mingyu's heartfelt words, Zhang Xuanyun was already in tears.
She knew exactly how much the man in front of her loved her and doted on her.
She felt the same way about Wang Mingyu.
The choice between Lineage and lover that Wang Mingyu is currently experiencing is something she herself is also going through.
Both of them were experiencing this pain at that moment.
Zhang Xuanyun hugged Wang Mingyu tightly.
The voice was choked with sobs:
"Brother Yu... I'm sorry."
I can die, but betraying my Lineage... I can't do it.
Upon hearing this, Wang Mingyu felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
He finally gave a bitter smile.
Yes, how could he impose a choice on Zhang Xuanyun if he himself couldn't make it?
At that moment, he felt relieved.
It wasn't that he had let go of his love for Zhang Xuanyun.
Instead, she found peace in the choice between Lineage and love.
Looking at Zhang Xuanyun's face, which was red and swollen from crying.
I wiped away her tears.
He laughed and said, "I'm really not a man, forcing you to make a choice that I myself couldn't make."
I also fell into a misconception.
Because there's no need to choose this option at all.
They can coexist.
When that time comes, I will die with you.
I won't let you travel alone.
As he spoke, he leaned in and kissed Zhang Xuanyun's forehead.
These words brought tears to Zhang Xuanyun's eyes, and she suddenly hugged Wang Mingyu tightly.
"I don't want to, don't die, this has nothing to do with you, it's unnecessary..."
"Hahaha, I was just kidding. How could I possibly die if I could live?"
Your worries are unnecessary.
Wang Mingyu interrupted Zhang Xuanyun with a smile, then pulled him aside to chat and laugh.
But the tears never dried.
Wang Chuhao looked at Zhang Hongxin, who was huddled in the corner, opened his mouth, but didn't say anything.
They simply left silently, without taking any further action.
The ancient hall was very quiet.
It was so quiet that only the sounds of Wang Mingyu and Zhang Xuanyun chatting and laughing could be heard.