My Journey to You

Chарtеr 19 (1/15)

Gоng Shаngjuе’s figurе swayеd, сlоsing thе distаnce in an instаnt. Нis hands movеd like sharр сlаws, swiftlу аttаcking Yun Weishаn. It was unclear which martiаl аrts schоol this mоvе bеlоnged tо, but it wаs сlеаrly аn exquisite tесhnique frоm the grapрling hand schоol.

Yun Weishаn lеареd аsidе, narrowlу аvoiding thе strikе. Кnowing shе was nо mаtch for Gоng Shаngjue, shе quickly retrеated. Without thе slightеst hеsitatiоn, Gong Ziyu suddenlу stерpеd fоrwаrd, drаwing his blаdе to еngаge Gоng Shangjuе.

Gong Ziyu wаsted nо timе оn prеliminаriеs, immеdiately using his ultimаte skill—the first form of the Тhree Snow-Вrushing Forms, Fresh Snоw. Gong Shаngjuе snortеd coldly, drew his blade, and countered with the exact same Three Snow-Brushing Forms. A powerful Inner Force roared forth, instantly suppressing Gong Ziyu with an impenetrable chill, leaving him unable to fight back.

Gong Shangjue said, “You dare use the Three Snow-Brushing Forms in front of me… overestimating yourself… Do you know your Melting Snow Heart Sutra is incompatible with the Three Snow-Brushing Forms?”

Young Master Yue suddenly stepped forward, his sleeves swirling as he brushed aside Gong Shangjue’s Blade Wind. He no longer remained an observer, deciding to abandon neutrality and firmly stand by Gong Ziyu’s side. Since revealing his connection with Yun Que, he had seen not mockery or hostility from Gong Ziyu, but understanding and resonance. Was this not responsibility? Was this not courage? In his mind, the Gong family’s Blade Master should be someone with such a broad and benevolent heart.

“Blade Master, Gong Shangjue’s internal energy cultivation method is the Bitter Cold Three Rivers Sutra, the most compatible with the Three Snow-Brushing Forms… You cannot defeat him using the Three Snow-Brushing Forms… Take Miss Yun and leave first!”

“Trying to leave?” Before the words faded, Gong Shangjue used his lightness skill, closing in on Yun Weishan once more. Gong Ziyu and Young Master Yue stepped forward together, barely managing to restrain Gong Shangjue.

However, Gong Yuanzhi had already closed in, launching a fierce attack on Yun Weishan. Seeing that Gong Ziyu and the others were temporarily holding their own, Jin Fan engaged Gong Yuanzhi once again.

Seizing the moment when Young Master Yue was entangled with Gong Shangjue, Gong Ziyu rushed to Yun Weishan’s side and urged her, “Go quickly! Head to the Back Mountain and find Xue Zhongzi!” Yun Weishan looked at the fierce, evenly matched battle before her and said to Gong Ziyu, “Come find me. I’ll wait for you.”

Yet, she was a step too late. Just as Yun Weishan leaped out the window, Gong Yuanzhi’s deadly poison dart shot through the air. In the night, the sound of the dart piercing flesh and Yun Weishan’s scream could be heard clearly.

In the Myriad Flowers Pavilion, in Zi Yi’s room, Han Ya Si leaned against the windowsill, his gaze indifferent and distant. Some long-forgotten scenes suddenly flashed through his mind. He lifted a wine jug, took a gulp, and looked up at the cold, clear moon in the sky.

Seeing his melancholic expression, Zi Yi couldn’t help but ask, “Something on your mind?”

Han Ya Si took another sip of wine. “Just thinking of an old friend. Today is the anniversary of her death.”

In his memories, those scenes grew clearer and clearer.

Two years ago, Wufeng Headquarters.

Yun Que was rescued and brought back to Wufeng. Han Ya Si took her to meet the leader. As soon as they entered the leader’s chamber, Yun Que knelt on one knee, with Han Ya Si standing behind her, awaiting the leader’s words.

The Wufeng leader, shrouded in a black mask and cloak, ghostly flashed before Yun Que. “This mission was completed well.”

Yun Que knelt, not daring to look up, and replied in a low voice, “I dare not claim credit.”"You, a mere 'Chi', not only successfully infiltrated the House of Gong and obtained the Hundred Herbs Extract, but also managed to escape unscathed. In all these years, you are the first... Although when we collected the bodies, we thought you were already dead... You have suffered."

Yun Que remained calm: "As long as the mission is accomplished, no hardship is too great."

The leader of Wufeng walked over to Yun Que. As Yun Que looked up, the leader raised his hand and struck forcefully, a palm strike landing squarely on the crown of her head.

With the sound of cracking bone, Yun Que, her eyes bloodshot, collapsed straight to the ground, instantly lifeless. Beside her, Han Ya Si froze in shock, holding his breath.

"Feigning death by taking medicine, deceiving and putting on a show—utterly ridiculous. Han Ya Si, take her body away."

Han Ya Si trembled silently, his eyes red. Struggling to control himself, he wordlessly picked up Yun Que, turned, and tears fell.

The voice of the Wufeng leader came from behind: "Tell Yun Weishan that the House of Gong killed her."