Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Nine Gate.
On top of the mountain...
Nan Chiyou rested her hand on her cheek, staring blankly at the sky.
Ever since Nan Luo said those words to her that day, she would often sit on the mountain and stare.
She did not say anything; no one knew what she was thinking.
No matter how Qiu Hui tried to comfort her, it did not help.
She would stay there for the whole day, except for mealtimes, and would not leave the mountain.
âXia Xia...â
A hand rested on Xia Xiaâs shoulder; her voice was gentle, with a little relief.
âXia Xia, itâs cold here. Letâs go back and rest. If you get sick, your parents would be heartbroken when they come back.â
âAunt Qiu...â Xia Xia turned around, her eyes glistening with a light as bright as the stars in the sky. âWhen do you think Father and Mother will return?â
Qiu Huiâs heart ached. âWhen they come back, Tianya will surely tell me first. Xia Xia, itâs useless for you to wait here. Go back to your room with me to rest.â
Xia Xia smiled.
âThen, I will wait for them here. Iâll go when they come back. But if they donât come back, I will sit here all the time.â
The little girl turned and continued gazing at the clear sky.
There was light in her eyes, bright and dark, but it made Qiu Huiâs heart suddenly seize up.
If Hui You did not say those words to Xia Xia that day, she would not become like this, and even though Xia Xia did not say anything, everyone knew that she was very anxious...
Therefore, she would rather keep waiting here than leave.
Qiu Hui lowered her gaze; a cold light flashed in her eyes as she stroked the little girlâs head gently.
âXia Xia, you have to trust me and trust them. Anything can happen to anyone in this world, but not to them!â
Xia Xia was slightly stunned. She looked at Qiu Hui, pursed her lips, and said, âI know, but I want to wait for them. Iâm afraid that they will have to spend time to find me if they come to me. If I sit in a higher place, they will be able to spotme easily.â
Qiu Hui looked at Xia Xiaâs pink face and sighed helplessly.
âYou can wait for them here, but you must prioritize your health. Otherwise, they would be sad if they come back and meet you.â
âMm, I understand, Aunt Qiu.â
Xia Xia smiled, then she turned to the sky again, her hand on her cheek as she sat in a daze.
Qiu Hui did not say more. She took one last look at Xia Xia, turned around, and walked down.
At the mountainâs base, a female disciple saw Qiu Hui and hurriedly ran to her. âMaster....â
âThese few days, Hui You...â Qiu Hui paused, hiding the cold light in her eyes. âNo... Itâs Nan Luo. What is she doing? â
She believed in Xia Xiaâs intuition. Since Xia Xia said she was Nan Luo, that must be!
âMaster, these few days, Young Lady Hui You has not left the room at all. I only heard that recently her temper is not very good, the rest... Iâm not sure,â the female disciple said respectfully.
Qiu Huiâs eyes glowed sardonically as she sneered. âContinue to keep an eye on her. She has had a hard time in Nine Gate now. I donât believe she wonât do anything.â
âNan Luo can sit back and watch the Nan family be destroyed. Itâs obvious that sheâs hiding something.â