Ye Kunlun retracted the step he had taken, looking at Mo Ziyan, who appeared serious.
He said gravely, "If you truly wish to go to Dongyang, why go back with her? I will accompany you."
Ye Kunlun had been to Dongyang before; the last time, he had almost destroyed their sacred Mount Fuji.
This time, it would be a good opportunity to see what kind of person their so-called Grand Priest was, and perhaps find some clues from ten years ago.
Mo Ziyan stared blankly at Ye Kunlun, then came back to her senses and shook her head. "My matters, I want to resolve them myself."
Mo Ziyan refused Ye Kunlun.
Ye Kunlun was not bothered. He understood Mo Ziyan's personality very well; compared to her past self, she was a completely different person.
Since Mo Ziyan had her own ideas, Ye Kunlun didn't say more. Instead, he asked, "When?"
"Soon," Mo Ziyan replied, a hint of sharpness in her eyes. "I'm a bit worried she might do something excessive to other members of the Mo family."
"Alright," Ye Kunlun nodded, then took out an item and handed it to Mo Ziyan. "Keep this safe."
Mo Ziyan looked at the reddish-yellow talisman Ye Kunlun held out, on which three mini swords were drawn.
"Sword Talisman?" Mo Ziyan recognized it as a specially made sword talisman at a glance.
Sword talismans possessed immense power, capable of unleashing a swordsman's full strength. The fact that one could seal their sword intent within a talisman indicated the user's profound strength.
"Yes," Ye Kunlun smiled and nodded. "This sword talisman was something I made casually while practicing swordplay with my master. It's nothing much, but it should be a good choice for self-defense."
Upon hearing this, Mo Ziyan accepted the talisman without further hesitation and thanked him.
"In a few days, I'll be leaving Qingcheng for the capital. If you return, you can find me directly in the capital." Ye Kunlun, unsure of what else to say, shared his future travel plans with Mo Ziyan.
"Okay," Mo Ziyan responded. "If the Dongyang issue is resolved, I will find you in the capital."
"If you encounter any trouble, remember to call me immediately," Ye Kunlun added, still somewhat worried.
Although Mo Ziyan's current strength was considerable, it was ultimately limited. If the power within her had not fully integrated, she wouldn't even be able to defeat Quan. Dongyang, though a small nation, had formidable experts, and their ninjutsu was mysterious and immensely powerful. It was natural for Ye Kunlun to be concerned about Mo Ziyan going alone.
"Mm," Mo Ziyan replied indifferently.
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For the next few days, Ye Kunlun did not leave Purple Maple Villa.
Since Mo Ziyan had made her plans, he decided to let her pursue her own path. During these days, he focused more on his cultivation. He had already felt the shackles of this world, an invisible restraint that felt like a Damocles sword hanging over his head, instilling a sense of impending crisis. He needed to find a way to break through these shackles as soon as possible!
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Yun Family Company.
Xu Rui, with bloodshot eyes, suddenly appeared at the company entrance, causing the administrative staff to scream.
Bang, bang—
Xu Rui fired two shots, roaring, "Shut the hell up, all of you! Get that bitch Yun Chuxue out here to see me!!"
The gunshots alerted Yun Chuxue.
"General Manager Yun, you can't go out!" Her secretary, looking terrified, pulled out her phone to call the police.
Yun Chuxue's expression turned cold. She watched the frenzied Xu Rui through the surveillance cameras, her eyes betraying a chill. She knew Xu Rui had surely been fired by Yingwei Software, and a lawyer's letter from Yingwei Software had been posted online. Xu Rui would have to bear the consequences for all negative impacts caused to Yingwei Software.
Yun Chuxue pushed open her office door and walked out.
"General Manager Yun!" Everyone was startled by Yun Chuxue's sudden appearance.
"General Manager Yun, he has a gun! You should hide in your office and not come out!" the technical director urgently warned Yun Chuxue.
Unmoved, Yun Chuxue walked straight to the reception area and saw the frenzied Xu Rui.
"Xu Rui, put the gun down," Yun Chuxue said coldly. "We can still discuss this. You know, murder carries the death penalty!"
"Haha!" Xu Rui laughed maniacally. "Yun Chuxue, I've lost everything and am facing a lawsuit from Yingwei. My remaining life will be spent in prison. What's the difference between that and death?"
He tightened his grip on the gun, staring intently at Yun Chuxue, and said, "Even if I die, I'll drag you down with me."
Yun Chuxue remained undaunted, looking at the irredeemable Xu Rui. Her lips parted slightly. "As I said, he who digs his own grave shall not live!"
"Shut up!" Xu Rui interrupted Yun Chuxue, his gaze fierce. "Yun Chuxue, you damned slut, get on your knees and beg for mercy! I want to see you beg me! Otherwise, I'll shoot you dead!"
Yun Chuxue frowned upon hearing Xu Rui's vulgarities. "Xu Rui, you're simply dreaming."
"If you have the guts, shoot!" Yun Chuxue stared at Xu Rui, her internal power secretly circulating. Since she began cultivating under Ye Kunlun, she had practiced every night without fail. As time went on, her control over her power became increasingly proficient. She was confident enough to deal with a novice like Xu Rui!
Seeing Yun Chuxue provoking him, Xu Rui's hand holding the gun trembled slightly. "Yun Chuxue, do you really think I don't dare to shoot?"
Just then, Li Wei, accompanied by police officers, burst in. Their dark gun muzzles were directly aimed at Xu Rui.
"General Manager Yun, are you alright?" Li Wei asked Yun Chuxue with concern. He knew well about the relationship between Yun Chuxue and Ye Kunlun, so the security around the Yun family's company was always the tightest. He hadn't expected Xu Rui to sneak in during the shift change. If anything happened to Yun Chuxue, his position as the newly appointed head of the police department would be over.
Yun Chuxue shook her head.
Seeing himself surrounded by the police, Xu Rui suddenly ripped at his clothes. Everyone was stunned. Xu Rui's waist was wrapped with explosives; he intended to take everyone down with him.
"Hahaha," Xu Rui laughed maniacally. "If you're not afraid of death, then shoot! I never planned to leave here alive today!"
Xu Rui stared at Yun Chuxue, his eyes filled with intense hatred. "Yun Chuxue, I'll give you one last chance. If you don't kneel and beg for mercy, I'll make all of them accompany you in death!!"
Yun Chuxue's beautiful eyes were filled with coldness. Having been by Ye Kunlun's side for so long, and through her experiences in the business world during this period, Yun Chuxue was no longer the soft-hearted Yun Chuxue of the past. She looked coldly at the frenzied Xu Rui and said sternly, "Xu Rui, you truly don't know where you went wrong, even on the verge of death!"