Slaying Joy

[I am very sorry that I haven't updated in such a long time. The author is deeply ashamed. After discussing it with my editor, I have removed this story from the paywall. Thank you, readers, for waiting all this time. During these months without updates, I truly found it difficult to focus on writing because a family member passed away. I tried to write several times, but still couldn't continue. Since keeping you waiting this long would be irresponsible, I could only remove the paywall as a small form of compensation. I hope you can understand. As for whether this story will be updated again, I can't make any promises for now. I have let down your expectations, and I feel terribly guilty. I'm truly sorry. Finally, thank you to all the lovely readers who cared about me and sent me their well wishes. Thank you.]

"Blurb"

Huo Mian grew up deep in the mountains, with no family or friends. She had only her master, who taught her letters and martial arts, treated her as his own child, and cared for her with boundless affection.

But one spring, her master suddenly made a calculation and declared that he did not have long to live and would soon depart this world. Huo Mian paid no attention, assuming he was joking, and gave it no further thought.

Unexpectedly, when she woke the next day, her master had no breath left and his face was ashen. He really had died just like that, leaving the world behind.

Huo Mian had never expected this. Now alone in the world, she had no choice but to take her sword and descend the mountain into the mortal world.

But the martial world was vast, and the road ahead unclear. Huo Mian had no relatives to turn to and nowhere to call home. The carefree travels she had once dreamed about were nothing like she had imagined.

How to earn money, fill her stomach, and stay alive became a major problem she had to face.

Fortunately, someone told her, "The Xuanfeng Tower is the greatest assassin organization under heaven. You're so skilled. Why not go introduce yourself and ask for a job? You can uphold justice and root out evil, while earning money to support yourself. Isn't that the best of both worlds?"

Huo Mian thought it over briefly. "That makes sense. I'll give it a try!"

So a few days later, Huo Mian paid a visit to Xuanfeng Tower and landed the first paying job of her life.

It wasn't to kill someone, though. She was to "escort" someone.

The person had bright eyes and beautiful teeth, and every glance was captivating. Though confined in a tiny prisoner cart, she seemed to be sitting amid cool moonlight. When she looked up at Huo Mian, her smiling eyes held endless charm.

"My name is Mu Ci. What's yours, miss?"

Reader's Guide:

1. Switch pairing / ensemble cast / plot-focused / happy ending.

2. I can't think of anything else for now.

Weibo: @Hexi Luoyue

This blurb was screenshotted and backed up on August 31, 2022.

Theme: Move forward bravely and fear no hardship.