Chapter 407: Mister, Only Fit for the Strong to Possess

"Quick, search for me!"

"We must find her today!"

The road paved with bluestone slabs had moss growing on its edges, winding and weathered.

Dense footsteps echoed.

The crowds surged.

Amidst the panicked expressions of the pedestrians.

Large numbers of Jianghu figures anxiously shuttled through various parts of the city, attempting to find Wu Yingxue so this powerhouse who appeared out of nowhere could lead the Martial Forest.

But unfortunately.

No matter how carefully they searched, they could not find any trace of Wu Yingxue.

Some speculated that Wu Yingxue had already gone into seclusion, while others guessed that she had used the art of disguise.

"Dammit!"

"Where on earth did that lady go!"

The Martial Forest elder responsible for the search looked pained and distressed as the sky grew increasingly dark.

He lamented that the Martial Forest had missed an opportunity for vigorous development.

In reality.

Wu Yingxue had not gone far, nor had she changed her appearance; all she had done was change into an elegant long dress.

Afterward, she sat in an eatery with Xu Xi.

While filling their stomachs.

They watched the search by those Martial Forest figures.

Having changed her outfit, the Commandery Princess's very Aura had transformed, and she simply wasn't recognized.

"Yingxue, your method is quite good; it's very effective."

Xu Xi praised her.

Although her facial features hadn't changed, the two versions of Wu Yingxue had a world of difference in terms of Aura.

One was a sharp-edged martial artist.

The other was a gentle and refined young lady.

No matter who the searchers were.

Facing the current Wu Yingxue, they would subconsciously skip over her.

Simply because that Aura truly did not match the "Spear Immortal" who had seized the title of Martial Arts Alliance Leader.

And Xu Xi rarely showed his face, so he likewise didn't have to worry about being recognized.

"Mm-hm."

Wu Yingxue showed a smug expression and said with a giggle, "Mister, I told you that you didn't need to worry about me being discovered."

"I am, after all, a true lady of a noble house."

"How could I be found out~~"

As she spoke.

Wu Yingxue cupped the soup bowl with both hands, carefully blew on it a few times, and then sipped the soup with her eyes squinted.

"Alright, alright, wipe your mouth first."

Seeing soup dripping from the corner of the girl's mouth.

Xu Xi reached out and used a damp cloth to carefully wipe it clean for Wu Yingxue.

…

Some time passed.

Throughout the Jianghu, the commotion regarding the departure of the Martial Arts Alliance Leader gradually subsided with the passage of time.

No one knew.

Where the girl who had defeated all the experts with a single spear thrust.

Had actually gone.

Everyone speculated that even the brilliantly talented Alliance Leader Wu could not escape the shackles of romance and must have been captivated by that pretty boy surnamed Xu.

When they heard this news.

Xu Xi and Wu Yingxue were walking through a remote small city.

"This…"

"Although I thought the rumors would be ridiculous, I didn't expect them to be this exaggerated."

Xu Xi sighed, holding his forehead.

In comparison, the Commandery Princess was much more carefree.

She did not fear rumors.

She even took the initiative to add fuel to the fire.

With her fists on her hips and her head held high: "Mister is only fit for the strong to possess!"

Very good, very spirited.

While feeling gratified, Xu Xi flicked the Commandery Princess's forehead with his finger: "Keep it down, don't disturb others."

"…I understand, Mister."

The Commandery Princess obediently admitted her mistake.

She followed quietly behind Xu Xi.

The afternoon sunlight, lazy and bright, fell upon their shoulders, following them as they walked forward.

"Yingxue, besides being number one in the world, is there anything else you want to do?"

"Things I want to do…"

Wu Yingxue stopped in her tracks.

A brief moment of confusion flashed across her face.

Before the simulation began, the scenario she had envisioned was going through countless hardships to become a great hero and being the pride of Xu Xi.

But Wu Yingxue had underestimated her own strength too much.

In just half a month.

She had swept through the entire Martial Forest.

Obviously, ending the simulation just like this would be a bit of a loss.

"Maybe I need to change my approach?"

The young girl lowered her head, looking at her elegant long dress, and couldn't help but think: "Mister doesn't like fighting and killing. Perhaps I should become a bit more refined."

"Like reciting poetry?"

"Like embroidery?"

"Or perhaps the four arts—zither, Go, calligraphy, and painting?"

Wu Yingxue thought seriously.

How to make her behavior gentle and elegant to gain Xu Xi's affirmation and praise.

Her fingers toyed with the black hair on her forehead.

Adjusting it back and forth constantly.

Involuntarily, she began to worry whether her appearance met the standards her mother spoke of for attracting the one she loved.

For someone who had brandished spears and clubs for years to suddenly become so soft—it would still be a bit stiff, wouldn't it?

Decided.

An idea formed in her heart.

The girl told Xu Xi her answer: "Mister, let's find a place to rest. I want to practice my calligraphy."

Starting from the most basic calligraphy, she would conquer Xu Xi bit by bit.

Let Mister see.

Her true strength!

Wu Yingxue chuckled, beginning to envision the future, imagining Xu Xi's surprised look when he was won over by her.

"Mister, let's go quickly!"

Acting impetuously.

Before Xu Xi could understand what was happening.

His hand was grabbed by Wu Yingxue as she rushed toward the city, buying a large amount of calligraphy copybooks, brushes, inkstones, and ink sticks.

And they settled down in the city.

…

The following days were plain and quiet.

The spring sun was bright.

Vegetation flourished.

Under the blowing breeze, the flowers all over the mountains were like scattered stars, and the petals drifting through the air were like the physical manifestation of "starlight."

Xu Xi and the Commandery Princess lived in the small city.

Watching the commoners till the fields.

And watching the vendors roam the streets and alleys.

Occasionally, they could see so-called Jianghu vendettas, with the righteous and demonic factions fighting inextricably, leaving fragments of broken swords all over the ground.

It was dangerous, but it had nothing to do with Xu Xi.

Most of the time, he would rest at home, eating melons and fruits with the Commandery Princess, enjoying the coziness of spring.

Or, amidst the Commandery Princess's confident expressions.

"Appreciate" the Commandery Princess's calligraphy works.

And give encouragement: "You've improved a lot since last time. Keep it up, Yingxue."

…

Late at night.

The hazy and soft moonlight, like a pure white gauze garment, silently enveloped the earth.

The occasional sound of barking dogs only made the silence of the night more apparent.

Insects curled their bodies.

Hiding in the gaps between the grass.

Whenever someone passed by, they would quickly change their sleeping spot.

"Yingxue isn't asleep yet?" Xu Xi closed the wooden door of his wing room, and just as he was about to return to his own room, he saw candlelight rising from Wu Yingxue's room.

That candlelight broke through the deep darkness of the night, consuming and burning the whispers of the wind.

Xu Xi set off.

Walking toward Wu Yingxue's room.

"Is she still practicing calligraphy?"

"During this period, Yingxue has shown no interest in martial arts and is obsessed with practicing calligraphy."

"Working hard is a good thing, but if she ruins her health because of it, the loss will outweigh the gain."

Xu Xi shook his head.

He walked to the door of Wu Yingxue's room.

Prepared to use a serious and earnest tone to tell Wu Yingxue to stop her late-night practice and return to a normal daily routine.