Chapter 461 - Night Ambush (1/2)

The moonlight was limpid and the wind was silent. Xiao Chen’s fingertips brushed against Huangfu Xin’er’s cold cheek, feeling recurrent stabs of pain in his heart. He remembered how young they were when their families decided on their engagement. Back then, she hid behind the screen, refusing to come out.

Right now, they were moving further and further apart. It was as if their memories were stranded on a beach; they could no longer return to the past.

“Xin’er…”

Xiao Chen moved his lips ever so subtly, calling her name. Once upon a time, her name was a knot in his heart that he couldn’t undo. She looked at him. They could see themselves reflected in each other’s pupils. His gentle gaze, however, prompted a sharp pain in her heart. She swatted his hand away.

“You’re also cursed with the Heartless Curse! Why are you saying things like that now? You still have to fight Mo Jinyan tomorrow! Go back!”

Huangfu Xin’er flicked her sleeves and looked away.

Xiao Chen said nothing and continued to sit beside her, staring at the warmth-less moonlight pouring in for a long time. Moments later, faint sound of footsteps across the snow-covered ground reached their ears. Then came a woman’s voice. “My Lord, are you here?”

Xiao Chen got up and walked out to see one of the ladies of the Hidden Fragrance Wafting Under The Moon waiting outside. In her hands was a tray containing two small jars of wine, two delicate cups, and several pieces of mooncakes.

“These are from Young Master Yi Tong.”

Xiao Chen nodded, chuckling. He glanced at the cave he had come from and asked, “What about Qingluan and Ziyun’er?”

“They’re drinking with Young Masters Yi Tong and None-flower Dust. Their alcohol tolerance isn’t high… so they’re already drunk.”

Xiao Chen nodded and took the tray off her hands. “Go back and rest.”

“Yes, my Lord. I’ll be taking my leave.”

When the lady was gone, Xiao Chen returned to the cave and placed the tray in front of Huangfu Xin’er. He asked softly, “Hungry?”

“No!”

Xiao Chen chuckled. He pulled his sleeves up and poured wine into the cups until they were more than half full. He picked one up and handed it to Huangfu Xin’er. She snatched it out of his hand and drained the cup in one shot. However, she did it so quickly that she started coughing instead.

Xiao Chen immediately supported her with his hand, caressing her back. Suddenly, an acute pain shot through his heart. Huangfu Xin’er watched his face instantly turned pale and pointed at several acupuncture points on his abdomen. Only then did his complexion improve.

“Once I fully grasp the Heartless Cultivation Method, I’ll help you undo your Heartless Curse.”

Xiao Chen gradually evened out his breathing. He smiled. “No need.”

“What?” Huangfu Xin’er abruptly raised her head to look at him. Unnatural emotions flitted across her pupils.

Xiao Chen took a deep breath and looked at the moon overhead. He chuckled and said, “If my heart hurts again one day, I’ll know that I’m missing you.”

“You!” Huangfu Xin’er never thought she would hear such words from him. Her face was sheet-white and her heart was twisting with agony. With much difficulty, she said, “You’re inflicted with the Heartless Curse, and me… me too… Why do you still insist on… We’re… We’re already…” By the time she finished speaking, tears were pouring down her face.

Xiao Chen propped her up. “Don’t panic. I’ll stop speaking!” His heart was also in great pain, so much that he couldn’t help but grit his teeth and scold, “That d*mned Huashang, all she knows is how to harm people. What she couldn’t get, she refuses to let others have. I swear I’ll…”

“You!” Huangfu Xin’er pinched his arm with force and said angrily, “If you keep scolding my master, don’t blame me for being merciless!”

Even though Xiao Chen was facing pain unlike any other, he still tried his best to suppress it with a smile. “Okay, okay, Xin’er. I won’t scold her anymore.”

It took a while for their anguish to subside. Xiao Chen said, “That d*mned grandma…”

“You!” Huangfu Xin’er pointed at him. “You’re going to scold her again, aren’t you!”

Xiao Chen grinned. “Oh, alright. I won’t say anything. If it weren’t for that d*mned… I mean, Senior Huashang, how would I know that to me, you’re… ” The sound of feet treading on snow suddenly cut his words short. Huangfu Xin’er immediately signaled for him to be quiet. “Shh!”

Xiao Chen’s expression turned serious. He covered up his aura and heard Huangfu Xin’er whisper, “It’s that b*tch, Chu Lingjiao.”

Xiao Chen didn’t think twice after hearing what she said and immediately hid inside the cave where the moonlight couldn’t reach. The sound of footsteps gradually became louder. Judging from the sound, there were three of them.

Huangfu Xin’er was sitting cross-legged. She flicked her sleeve to hide the tray of wine jars and cups on the ground before saying dully, “Why don’t you show up and meet me if you’re already here, Senior Sister?”

“Hehe. How clever of you to guess that it’s me, Junior Sister. Then, I don’t suppose you’re the only one in this cave.” Chu Lingjiao’s laughter drifted in from outside the cave.

Huangfu Xin’er chuckled. “Since you dare come here, I’m sure you’ve made preparations as well. Why don’t you come in and see for yourself?”

“Hehehehe…” Chu Lingjiao chortled. She continued to keep a safe distance from the mouth of the cave. She smiled and said, “You’ve injured yourself after traveling such a long distance. I’m sure your Heartless Curse is acting up after seeing that Xiao boy today. You haven’t recovered, have you, Junior Sister?”