Nie Lanzhi followed behind Ning Xiaochuan as they entered the training grounds of the Ten Thousand Swords Palace.
She had kept her head lowered the entire time, hesitating several times before finally gathering her courage. "Little Marquis, thank you for saving my sister. Have you and my sister... let go of your grievances?"
"Mm," Ning Xiaochuan said.
Joy rose in Nie Lanzhi's heart. At last, the great stone hanging over her heart had fallen away.
After Nie Lanzhi met with Nie Lanxin, Ning Xiaochuan quietly left. He entered a room by Bright Sword Pool and began cultivating. As for what the Nie Sisters wished to discuss, he had no interest in knowing.
It was not until dusk that Nie Lanxin allowed Nie Lanzhi to leave the training grounds of the Ten Thousand Swords Palace.
"Sister, your injuries have nearly healed, haven't they? Aren't you returning to Demon Moon Palace with me?" Nie Lanzhi lightly tugged at the corner of her clothes, staring at her sister with puzzled eyes.
Nie Lanxin said calmly, "Go back first. Tell the Palace Lord that my injuries have not fully recovered, and that I must remain at the Ten Thousand Swords Palace to continue receiving Ning Xiaochuan's treatment. I will participate in the Core Disciple selection competition. Tell her not to worry."
Once night fell, this body would be controlled by the Ten Thousand Sound Fairy Queen. Naturally, Nie Lanxin could not leave the Ten Thousand Swords Palace and had to remain by Ning Xiaochuan's side.
Thus, she could only use this excuse to send Nie Lanzhi away!
Nie Lanzhi hesitated for a moment. "Sister, could it be that you... like the Little Marquis?"
Nie Lanxin stared deeply at her and said, "That's right! I already like Ning Xiaochuan, so you may leave now! You