That night, the two sat on the patch of grass where they had parted before, gazing up at the stars together.
Another shooting star streaked across the sky, adding a touch of life to the already breathtaking starscape.
Only after watching the shooting star fade did Xiang Wencun speak. "Shooting stars are beautiful, but you can never catch them. They disappear in the end. Life is the same. As long as you shine brightly while you're here, that's enough."
Then she turned to Chen Hao. "Chen Hao, Clone told me everything about Qin Yumo."
Now, whenever Qin Yumo was mentioned, Chen Hao's heart ached as though needles were stabbing it. He gave a bitter smile. "I'll bring her back to life. I swear."
Rather than looking at him strangely like everyone else, Xiang Wencun asked in all seriousness, "What are you planning to do?"
Chen Hao chuckled. "Step one: take you with me."
Xiang Wencun smiled at that. "Stop messing around. You know what my situation is."
Chen Hao spoke with utter seriousness. "Do you think I'm joking?"
Xiang Wencun stared at him in disbelief. "What are you going to do?"
"You'll find out tomorrow." Chen Hao stood and brushed off the seat of his pants. "Get some sleep. Remember to pack your bags. You're leaving the mountains with me tomorrow."
His words only left Xiang Wencun more confused. "Hey, Chen Hao, don't leave! What exactly are you planning? Hey!"
Ignoring her questions, Chen Hao went straight back to his room.
"Do you think Xiang Wencun would betray Nine Blades? You underestimate the conviction of our Saintess," the Saintess Remnant Soul suddenly said from within the Crescent Pendant.
Chen Hao was unmoved. "If I destroy Nine Blades altogether, there won't be any rules or convictions left."
"Don't you dare!" the