Chapter 106: It Was All a Lie

Of course, there were issues with martial arts skills. But no matter when, having a quick mind was always a good thing.

“Don’t think that just because Xuanyuan Jue Temple supports you, I won’t make a move against you. Do you know? You’re just too annoying like this.”

“I’m telling you the same—you’re equally detestable. When you point fingers at others, think about yourself. Do you really believe you have enough leverage? Threatening me and Ye Xuan in this inn?”

There were definitely members of the Qian Sect in this inn since it was the busiest inn in Liang City. The more bustling the place, the more they preferred to gather there.

“You’re really clever,” Qin Shuang suddenly looked at Si Nuosang with a newfound respect, as if she had underestimated her before. Si Nuosang was fully aware of the situation here and knew how to counter her. Qin Shuang dared not make a move here because the power dynamics in Liang City were very complicated.

If Qin Shuang could have acted, she wouldn’t have come face to face with them like this.

“Thank you for the compliment. I know what you’re after. But I have nothing to do with Xuanyuan Jue Temple anymore. That thing is a joke. What you’re all searching for is nothing but a joke. How could such a thing exist? Otherwise, the world would have changed countless times over. Would there still be you or me? I don’t know who sent you to look for it, but I can tell you history will not change. Don’t hold onto the delusion of changing the world. It’s absolutely impossible.”

She wanted to shake them awake, but Qin Shuang said nothing, only quietly watching Si Nuosang. Judging by her demeanor, she had no idea that the jewel in her hand was exactly what they desperately sought. So Qin Shuang could only think of other ways to steal it from her hand. But now, she could no longer get close to her. What should she do?

“This has nothing to do with me. I’m only here for the money. As for the rest, it’s not important at all. I don’t want to change history—such a terrifying topic. It sounds as if I could return to the past.”

Qin Shuang’s words startled Si Nuosang. Wasn’t she the one who had traveled through time? Impossible—they couldn’t possibly know that.

“Of course.”

“Since that’s the case, I have nothing more to say. I’ll be going now!”

Qin Shuang pretended to be resigned. She rose from her chair, walked over to Si Nuosang, smiled at her, and waved her hand, signaling that she could put away her blade.

Then she walked to the door, glanced back at them once more with a meaningful look.

After Qin Shuang left, Si Nuosang hurriedly closed and bolted the door.

“We need to leave quickly,” Ye Xuan advised.

“Yes, she has her eyes on me!” Si Nuosang sat down, her expression grave.

“What do you mean?”

“She’s targeting me, I can tell. She’s no longer interested in Xuanyuan Jue Temple or you. When she first came in, she ignored me completely. Would you overlook someone dangerous like that?”

“No.”

“Although she knows I’m no match for her, her gaze never once fell on me. When she did look at me, it was with a provocative, disdainful look, as if dismissing me. The more she acts like that, the more suspicious it becomes.”

Perhaps it was a woman’s sixth sense.

“But why target you?”

“Maybe still because of that jewel. When I mentioned it, her eyes clearly focused.”

“Her eyes focused? You could tell?”

“Don’t you trust me? Her pupils dilated noticeably. Enough of this. We have to leave here tomorrow. Leave Liang City. Maybe then she won’t keep targeting me. I think she wants to use me against Xuanyuan Jue Temple. That’s my take. But I know it won’t be that simple.”

Si Nuosang truly hadn’t expected that, as someone completely unrelated to this place, she would now be entangled in all these matters. Perhaps fate was punishing her for wanting a fresh start.

Because no one can truly start over. To some extent, everyone is haunted by their past.

“Alright then. We’ll leave first thing tomorrow morning.”

Seeing Si Nuosang’s obvious anxiety, Ye Xuan understood, but perhaps what she said was true. Neither of them truly understood Qin Shuang. But from their interactions, she was undoubtedly a very formidable woman.

Si Nuosang sat for a while longer, gave Ye Xuan some instructions, then returned to the adjacent room to rest. Though she couldn’t sleep, she forced herself to close her eyes and try to relax.

“Why? Why?”

She questioned herself inwardly—why had Qin Shuang suddenly turned her attention to her? That strange smile, the inexplicable pressure in her gaze, the calculating mind.

The jewel was no longer with her; why was she being targeted? Could it be that Qin Shuang believed it was still with her? What jewel could it be? The hairpin she touched wasn’t the jewel Qin Shuang wanted.

Si Nuosang wrestled with these thoughts until midnight, finally managing to fall asleep. But even then, her dreams were plagued with nightmares.

“You said you’d love me forever,” Wen Shuan wept in her dream, speaking to her.

“Where are you, Nuosang?” Suddenly her sister’s face appeared, anxiously calling out.

Then, in an instant, Wen Shuan’s face replaced hers.

“Everything is a lie, all lies.”

Wen Shuan’s cold, icy expression.

“Yes, all lies.”

At that moment, the sudden appearance of Xuanyuan Jue Temple’s name added, as if to confirm the words.

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“No, no, no!” She repeated three times, clawing upward with both hands, hastily sitting up. Her forehead was covered in sweat.

She struggled out of the dream, gasping for breath. Seeing the sky brightening outside, she quickly got up, dressed, washed her face, and hurriedly packed. Though not much, she needed to organize her things properly.

Meanwhile, Ye Xuan had also been awake nearly all night. His belongings were already packed. The two left the room at the same time, nearly colliding.

“Are you okay? Can you walk? Give me your things,” Si Nuosang said quickly, reaching out to take what he held.

“No need, I can manage. I’m fine. After resting for two or three days, plus the medicine you gave me, I’m almost fully recovered.”

Ye Xuan spoke honestly. Thanks to Si Nuosang’s care, he was indeed much better. Of course, this was only the surface—internally, his injuries still required long-term healing to avoid lasting damage.

“Then let’s go downstairs, settle the bill, eat, and leave here.”