One word stirred up a thousand waves. No one could have imagined that Lin Ruxue, who was usually frosty and charming, would say such words.

The sound of the man in black swallowing saliva was clearly audible, and he was obviously quite shocked.

"We will report it 'truthfully'..."

"Let's go..." After saying that, they retreated one by one.

The head of the Zhao family knew that it was not good for him now, so he took his daughter and left in a hurry, saying:

"Zhou Xu, I didn't expect that you really impress me now. I'm convinced. But for those two sons, I must avenge you!"

"well……"

Zhou Xu's mood was very complicated now. He looked at the head of the Zhao family quietly and took Wanqing away. He didn't make any move, he just watched quietly. He didn't care about this "enemy".

"Okay, it's all over."

Jin Zhentian breathed a long sigh of relief, "Boy Zhou Xu, and this girl, it's getting late now, please go to Jin's house to rest for a while, and then return to Shenfeng Academy tomorrow."

"Well, thank you Uncle Jin."

In this way, they were going to Jin's house to spend the night.

At the same time, those men in black arrived at a nearby inn. After opening the door, there was a young man with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks and a smile on his face. It was Zhao Ming.

The men in black were not surprised by this, because they had already arranged to meet here, which is why they knew the situation of the two sons of the Zhao family, and the leader spoke first.

"Zhao Ming, we have decided to accept you as our disciple..."

"Really?" Zhao Ming was obviously flattered. You must know that his talent is extremely poor, and it is absolutely impossible for him to be favored by such big shots.

"Of course. But...when you finish your studies, you must come to Qingshan Town to do something for me."

It turns out that although they promised not to come to Qingshan Town again, if they couldn't conquer even a small Qingshan Town, then they wouldn't have the face to meet their colleagues.

The most important thing is that they have lost face in Qingshan Town, so they cannot give up so easily.

"Now, do you want to go back and let me know?"

"No need...my father may not allow me to go with you."

"Then let's go."

Then, they turned into a black shadow and left quietly.

…

Late at night came, and everyone in the Jin family was having a carnival. For no other reason than the Zhao family, who had been very arrogant in the past few days, finally did not dare to make any more moves. And all this was helped by Zhou Xu.

At this carnival banquet, Zhou Xu and the ice girl became the talk of everyone.

They all felt strange and even admired Zhou Xu's change. At least in the eyes of the Jin family, Zhou Xu was no longer the Zhou Xu he used to be.

And that girl named Lin Ruxue was actually called the goddess descended to earth by those in the Jin family. Her mystery and nobility attracted the admiration of countless people.

"Let's drink to them!"

"good!"

In this noisy night, the sound of clinking wine glasses and the rough laughter of men could be heard from time to time.

However, no one noticed that the protagonist of this banquet quietly slipped outside.

In the corner of the crowd, Ling'er was looking for someone, with an anxious look on his face.

As the eldest lady of the Jin family, her every move naturally receives great attention in the Jin family, but she always avoids everyone's greetings and just keeps searching.

"Really, where did Zhou Xu go?"

Ling'er covered his head and complained. He had searched the entire Jin family and still couldn't find Zhou Xu. So it was obvious that he had left.

"If you are looking for Zhou Xu, then unfortunately, he left a few hours ago..."

This was naturally Lin Ruxue's voice. She walked to Ling'er's side at some point.

"It's better to leave him alone."

"Senior Sister Lin..."

Ling'er pouted, "Can you go find Zhou Xu? He must be in a very complicated mood right now... Well, I believe you are too."

"Yeah?"

"Senior Sister Lin is called the 'Ice Beauty' in the academy for no reason. After all, you never show your emotions. Whether you are happy or sad, Senior Sister always has the same face. I think you must need someone now."

People come to comfort you, and so does Zhou Xu..."

"All right."

Lin Ruxue stood up immediately and suddenly turned her head again, "I finally know why Feng Tianyin likes you so much."

"whee--"

Ling'er smiled cutely and said shyly in a mosquito-like voice, "Senior sister, please don't forget that he can be considered my fiancé for the time being..."

"I know."

…

On a towering mountain peak, there was a young man with a cold face. He was sitting unscrupulously on a raised rock, with a pot of wine beside him.

This is the strongest wine he can buy, and the strongest wine can relieve the deepest sorrow.

The place where the young man was looking was a withered yellow forest.

There was a vibrant forest that was formed not long ago because of the Wood Spirit Pearl, but now, it has become withered and withered because it cannot withstand the cold wind of winter.

"Hahaha--!"

The young man smiled helplessly, without any reason, just endless wildness and melancholy.

He punched the boulder next to him without any warning, using only the strength of his own body. In an instant, the boulder like a hill became shattered, and his fist also received a scratch.

At this time, a woman's voice suddenly came.

"The forest eroded by the seasons does not last long. As long as it survives the cold winter months and the spring breeze spreads across the earth again, the forest will be full of life again and regain its former glory."

"Yes! The trees are like this, but what about the person?" The young man smiled slightly, but there was infinite melancholy in his eyes, "What do you think? Fairy Lin?"

"Wu Gan, I don't want to say anything. Jin Ling'er is looking for you, and those Jin family members are also cheering for you. Are you just sitting here drinking alone?"

"ha--?"

"never mind."

Lin Ruxue gently sat next to Zhou Xu, an ice bowl formed in her hand, and she raised the bowl to the pot of wine.

This woman, who looked like fresh snow, had the same face as usual, calm, as if nothing had happened.

But no one knew the ups and downs in her heart, or the worries in her heart.

"This is a very strong drink!"

"It doesn't matter."

As if he understood the worry in Lin Ruxue's heart, he gently poured the wine from the pot into the ice bowl.

Afterwards, the two of them clinked their glasses and drank in one gulp.

"I didn't expect that Fairy Lin could also drink?"

"I'm just drinking to drown my sorrows... The wine at this time is no longer wine, it's sorrow..."

"Then Fairy Lin..."

"Calling me 'Fairy' is too harsh. I don't like it. Call me 'Ru Xue'!"

Zhou Xu was stunned for a moment, then relieved.

"Don't you always want to know why I saved you in the first place?"

"oh?"

"Because I discovered at that time, from the expression on your face when you were fighting, I discovered that you were a person who was tricked by fate - just like me."

"I see!"

As they talked, the two took another sip of wine. The sweet wine was in their mouths, but it exuded a light bitterness.

"When I came to the academy, my first goal was to slaughter the Zhao family. But when I was about to achieve this goal, there was a person - Zhao Wanqing, who denied my actions."

Zhou Xu let out a long sigh.

"Yes, it seems now that the head of the Zhao family at that time was indeed just trying to eliminate evil. We are indeed evil people and cannot refute it."

Suddenly, he took another long sip of wine.

"So, when I could kill the head of the Zhao family with one hand, I told myself that I couldn't do it... In the end, I don't even know why I am worried."

"Sorrow? I don't understand."

Lin Ruxue instantly formed a frost sword in her hand and pointed it at Zhou Xu, "Let's compare!"

Zhou Xu was stunned for a moment, seemed to understand something, and then laughed:

"Happy to accompany you!"

…
Chapter completed!