Several months passed like this…
Calming himself...
Relying on the talismans...
And aching silently...
Yu Sui somehow managed to soothe his turbulent soul using the protective talismans and the gentle melodies of his bamboo flute. But the peace he found in those fleeting moments was nothing compared to the serenity he used to feel beside Mo Yan.
Now, he was no more than a hollow vessel wandering through the world .... his heart, Mo Yan, having long departed.
Yet Yu Sui knew...
If his soul ever brought even the slightest harm to Mo Yan,
he would never be able to forgive himself.
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Then, one day...
From the authorities of the Xuemo Sect,
three invitation seals were sent, accompanied by a formal letter:
Xuemo Sect
Legacy of the Peach Blossom Academy
"It is with great joy that we announce the reopening of the gates of our esteemed academy.
Once again, we shall fully nurture and guide students within the walls of this sacred institution.
With highest respect, we invite:
Fui Lon, Joye Gun, Shu Bi Suan
to partake in an essential education program hosted by the academy.
Kindly bring your sealed invitation and this letter with you upon arrival.
.... With gratitude,
Legacy of the Peach Blossom Academy
This was a moment of immense pride for Lady Guso Hun
To have received such a prestigious invitation for the children from such a revered academy.
Yet... she knew well…
The academy was known for its purity —
Every corner of it cloaked in white —
a color that now carved a cold stone into her heart.
Her breath caught,
and her eyes brimmed with tears.
"What will happen to Fui Lon now…?"
But Yu Sui —
he had long known this day would come.
And he had prepared for it in every possible way.
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Some time later…
Inside Yu Sui's room…
The room was strangely still.
Not a sound.
Not a single movement.
As if the very walls were holding their breath… listening.
The three of them sat in silence.
This moment —
was like a dagger piercing straight through their hearts.
They had long awaited it...
yet also feared it.
Each heartbeat thudded heavily within their chests.
And then...
cutting through the heavy silence,
came Yu Sui's soft voice.