After Uchiha Tenshu reached an agreement with the Queen of Roran, he followed her as they set out toward the Dragon Vein together.
As Roran's greatest treasure and the utmost secret sustaining the entire kingdom's survival, the Dragon Vein lay at the very bottom of the royal palace.
Surrounded by layers of labyrinths and trap formations involving Sealing Jutsu, ordinary people could not enter it at all.
Along the way, the Queen of Roran walked with light, graceful steps, like a fairy descended to earth, while Uchiha Tenshu followed close behind, every bit the elegant gentleman.
Yet behind them, Uchiha Naka seemed somewhat downcast. Her heart was filled with complicated emotions. On one hand, she was happy that Brother Tenshu had successfully negotiated the terms; on the other, her own status left her quietly heartbroken, countless thoughts swirling through her mind.
Watching Brother Tenshu walk behind the Queen of Roran, Uchiha Naka could not help feeling sad. She felt that her place in Brother Tenshu's heart was becoming increasingly vague, as though she could be replaced by another woman at any moment. Especially just now, Brother Tenshu had agreed to yet another marriage.
Had Brother Tenshu never considered Naka at all?!
Yukino and Lingyue were one thing!
But why could even some woman from the future whom he had never met be acknowledged by Brother Tenshu?
Naka could do it too!
Just as Uchiha Naka was lost in wild thoughts, Uchiha Tenshu, who was walking ahead, suddenly turned around.
His gaze happened to fall upon Uchiha Naka. At that moment, Uchiha Tenshu noticed that something was wrong with her, and a pang of tenderness rose in his heart.
Along with a measure of helplessness.
Compared to everyone else, Uchiha Naka's talent for cultivation was truly unparalleled. Other than himself, practically