Eternal Farewell

Next Chapter Preview: With pursuers heading towards the hunter's village, Xie Linfeng and her guard are forced to change their route, risking a near-vertical climb up a cliff to try and reach the village from the rear. During the climb, the guard, trying to save her, falls off the cliff and his fate is unknown.

Next Chapter Preview: Xie Linfeng recuperated in the valley for two days, her injuries healing rapidly. She met Qingluan—a girl with a cold, aloof demeanor, taciturn yet with an iron-willed gaze. The two quickly became acquainted, finalizing the details of their disguises and contingency plans.

Next chapter preview: In a hidden valley, the siblings (cousins) reunite. Xie Linxuan's situation is worse than Xie Linfeng imagined. His leg injury flared up again due to the bumpy journey south and the humid climate of Jiangnan, and he had a high fever for several days before showing slight improvement.

Next Chapter Preview: After five days of quiet recuperation in the bamboo house, Xie Linfeng's external injuries had mostly healed under the meticulous care of Master Huiming, though his vital energy was depleted and he would need more time. During these five days, Master Huiming contacted Princess Anping through secret channels.

Next Chapter Preview: Inside the bamboo hut, warm and dry, the air was filled with the aroma of medicine. Master Huiming had already prepared clean clothes, hot water, food, and medicine for her wounds. Xie Linfeng was finally able to thoroughly clean and bandage her wounds, change out of her soaking wet and tattered clothes, and drink a bowl of steaming rice porridge.

Next Chapter Preview: The downward stone steps seemed endless, slippery, steep, and chillingly cold. Xie Linfeng supported Gu Dachuan, who was increasingly weak from blood loss, as they struggled through absolute darkness, relying solely on a dying tinderbox.

Next Chapter Preview: Midnight is approaching. Suddenly, a heavy object falls to the ground and a deliberately hushed cry of alarm comes from Achang and Aqing's direction! Immediately following is a sharp shout from a distant scout and hurried footsteps! The torchlight rapidly shifts westward! The diversionary tactic is activated!

Next Chapter Preview: Xie Linfeng and his companions narrowly escaped the soldiers' pursuit and met up with Aunt Su at the agreed location. Back at the old garden, still shaken, Xie Linfeng told Aunt Su all the shocking information Hei San had revealed before her death (especially "Mr. Shadow's" intention in sending her to the Duke's mansion, and the warning from "The Palace Lamp").

Next Chapter Preview: Midnight, the Mortuary. A chilling wind howled, and phosphorescent lights flickered. Xie Linfeng, disguised as a pale-faced, ordinary-looking young man, sneaked into the backyard of the mortuary, filled with coffins and reeking of corpses, under the protection of Gu Dachuan and Achang.

Next Chapter Preview: Under Aunt Su's careful arrangements, Xie Linfeng, posing as a descendant of an old friend who had fled south to avoid trouble, secretly met with Du Wenyuan, who had been dismissed from office and was living in seclusion.