Yu Yiheng is cold and distant, known for his ruthless nature. Xiao Su is gentle and magnanimous, yet bears a blood feud. He is shrewd, devoted, and plans every move with care.
A vast conspiracy sweeps through the Wencheng Cult. To secure his position as its leader, Xiao Su kills Yu Yiheng with his own hands. Thanks to the efforts of the people at Tingxue Pavilion, Yu Yiheng survives, but his soul is shattered, and his personality changes drastically.
Seven years later, Xiao Su arrives at Tingxue Pavilion, hoping to meet Yu Yiheng, who has returned from the dead. But he discovers that Yu Yiheng has lost his memories and his capacity for love, and has become so vicious that they can no longer get along. When Xiao Su, full of doubts, storms into the Cold Pool Sword Sanctuary, he is met not with the joy of a long-awaited reunion, but with a sword through the heart from the pavilion master!
“Yu Yiheng! Very well, very well! You truly live up to your reputation as Tingxue Pavilion’s top assassin! If I have to die by your hand, then at least my life in this world won’t have been wasted!” Xiao Su slowly coughed up blood, his eyes full of unwillingness.
“Master Xiao, what a bold claim. Since you’re so eager to die, I, the pavilion master, will grant your wish!” Yu Yiheng held a sharp blade to Xiao Su’s throat and plunged it in with force!
The two fought fiercely beside the Tingxue Sword Pool. In the end, with the mediation of the people at Tingxue Pavilion, they reached an agreement.
“I never go back on my word. For as long as we work together, every shop, covert outpost, assassin, and cultivator under Tingxue Pavilion will be at your disposal. The Xuehua Token will make every disciple of Tingxue Pavilion follow your lead. Since I’m willing to cooperate with you, I’ll also grant you authority on a par with mine.”
Xiao Su wiped the blood from his face and stopped hesitating.
“Deal!”
Theme: Mutual growth and redemption, with an emphasis on inner transformation and healing
