Su Mo looked back at Yanzhi and asked softly, "Sister-in-law, are you still unwilling to tell Jing Yan the truth?"
Yanzhi lowered her head and gently shook it.
Su Mo gazed beyond the pass and murmured, "These years must have been painful for you, Sister-in-law."
Yanzhi's expression stiffened, but she still said nothing.
"In Jing Yan's heart, you are his family, Sister-in-law," Su Mo said softly.
"One of the few family members Jing Yan has..."
"No matter what happens, that will never change. Not just Jing Yan-his Imperial Father and Imperial Mother must think the same."
Yanzhi looked at Su Mo and opened her mouth, but no words came out.
Su Mo took a deep breath and turned to leave, but before he left, he spoke once more with his back to Yanzhi.
"Sister-in-law, perhaps you don't want me to interfere."
"But whatever I ought to know, I will learn eventually..."
"What the Immortals owe us, I will make them repay. Even if they closed the Immortal Gate to hide the truth, I will make it known to the world!"
Su Mo left Pass City, his retreating figure seeming to hold down an indescribable composure.
After Su Mo left, Yanzhi turned back and gazed at the endless remnant bones scattered across the vast land beyond the pass. Among them were soldiers who had defended the pass, as well as countless Demon Beasts...
A breeze carrying the scent of peach blossoms blew past, and the corners of Yanzhi's eyes reddened.
"I'm sorry..."
The floral fragrance drifted away, carrying Yanzhi's indescribable longing and sorrow beyond the pass, dispersing through the world...
Fallen leaves swirled aloft; winter departed and spring arrived.
Amid the world's boundless voices, another half year passed...
Warm spring sunlight spilled over the streets. People stepped out of their