Four Directions Huixue's complexion wasn't looking too great either.

Her mouth agape, her large black eyes widened as if she hadn't anticipated the scene unfolding before her.

Before the two of them lay a wooden gate that had been dismantled.

The gate was ripped apart in pieces, scattered and splintered with pale yellow wood spikes protruding outward.

It was as if a heavy truck had smashed into it, leaving the gate sprawled out in front of Four Directions Huixue.

"What on earth is this?" Four Directions Huixue couldn't help but turn to look at the man beside her.

The man from the Four Directions Family chuckled dryly, his voice forced and unnatural, "Having a connection with the Beichuan Master like that... the loss of a gate doesn't really count for much. Don't you agree, Miss Huiye?"

"????" Four Directions Huixue swallowed hard after hearing this. When she turned back to look at the debris of the gate, her voice carried out, "You mean to say... the Beichuan Master did this?"

If you hadn't mentioned it, I might've thought a truck had come barreling through.

The man nodded awkwardly and then gestured with his hands, "He was gripping a ridiculously oversized black hammer, which he used to smash our gate to this state."

His words were cloaked in evasion.

This gave Four Directions Huixue a rough idea.

The Four Directions Family must have intentionally made things difficult for Beichuan Si, perhaps attempting to give them the cold shoulder, and as a result, the gate ended up this way.

But did that mean... Beichuan Si arrived at the Four Directions Family before her...?

A tinge of tension couldn't help but tighten in Four Directions Huixue's chest.

It wasn't the loss of the family's property that worried her but rather the safety of Beichuan Si.

Four Directions Huixue followed the man as he led the way forward.

The further they went, the more shock she felt.

Many clanspeople of the Four Directions lay scattered on the ground, their normally fair faces now swollen and bruised, as if they had been thoroughly beaten.

Some who had been unconscious on the ground would suddenly leap up shouting, "No! Stop! Please stop hitting me!"

The sight was so embarrassing that the man leading the way had to lower his head in shame.

It wasn't losing a fight that was shameful, but having been beaten to this state in return.

He quickly ushered Four Directions Huixue past this area and continued inward.

After about a minute inside, they stopped in front of a quiet room.

"The Family Head is waiting for you inside," he said politely before stepping back to allow Four Directions Huixue to enter.

Gazing at the tightly closed paper door of the quiet room, Four Directions Huixue honestly felt nervous.

Although outwardly she claimed the identity of the Four Directions Family Head's daughter, in reality, she was just an adopted child.

From birth till now, she had actually only met the man a handful of times.

Was the Beichuan Master also in there?

Four Directions Huixue bowed her head silently, about to slide the paper door open.

Then she heard the voice of a middle-aged man from inside the room:

"Huiye, you can stay outside. No need to come in."

Upon hearing this, Four Directions Huixue's fingers released the door, and she responded, "Yes, Family Head."

She knelt outside on the wooden corridor.

After a while, she heard another voice from within the room:

"There are some matters I need to discuss with you."

At those words, Four Directions Huixue's complexion grew tense. She quickly bowed her head, filled with apology, "I'm sorry, I failed to complete my mission. The elixir of immortality... it..."

"I didn't want to talk to you about the elixir. To be precise, the Beichuan Master has already informed me of everything regarding the elixir."

The Four Directions Family Head spoke, but his tone seemed a bit off, as if he was forcing a draft of cold air through his words.

This made Four Directions Huixue blink in confusion. She still ventured to ask, "Are you alright, Family Head?"

Silence emanated from the Four Directions Family Head inside the room.

Then, ignoring Four Directions Huixue's question, he spoke with a forced calm, "Huiye, do you want to go to school? Or maybe... live the life of an ordinary person?"

"..." Four Directions Huixue.

What kind of question was that? Was this a test?

Her eyes flickered, pretending to be puzzled, "I don't understand what you're talking about."

"You don't need to pretend like this, the Beichuan Master has already mentioned your matter to me, and the negotiation has been a success. My question arises from what he said."

From the words of the Beichuan Si?

Four Directions Huixue's heart trembled slightly.

Up to now, she had almost understood the whole story.

The Beichuan Si had actually arrived at the Four Directions Family while she was resting.

He had wanted to resolve everything alone, without wanting to involve her...

Four Directions Huixue bit her lower lip.

To venture alone into the perilous territory of the Four Directions Family and even converse with the Family Head... She truly didn't know how much she owed to the Beichuan Si.

At that thought, Four Directions Huixue asked, "May I know where the Beichuan Master is now? Family Head?"

Since the Four Directions Family Head had mentioned that the Beichuan Si's negotiation with him was successful, then the Beichuan Si should be safe and sound.

The room's Four Directions Family Head pondered for a moment before replying,

"He has already left."

"Left?" Four Directions Huixue repeated in askance.

"Yes, he has left. He departed from Tenkawa Village for Tokyo several hours ago."

So that was it...

Four Directions Huixue's body felt weak.

The Beichuan Si had already left... had returned to Tokyo.

"Then let me ask you one more thing, do you wish to live as an ordinary person? If you want an ordinary life, I can arrange a place for you to live and to attend school, but in exchange, the charm you carry, the Moon Obscuring Mirror... no, it should now be the Moon Gazing Mirror, has the Moon Obscuring Mirror combined into the 'Complete Mirror'? You would have to return it to the Four Directions Family."

"..." Four Directions Huixue.

Do I want to live a normal life... away from the Four Directions Family?

If it had been asked before, Four Directions Huixue would have had an answer long ago.

But now, she found herself somewhat perplexed.

To be away from the Four Directions Family also meant to be away from the strange and bizarre.

And that also meant distancing herself from the Beichuan Si.

Even if she could live a peaceful, ordinary life, what could she do for him when they met again?

The answer was undoubtedly nothing.

Was it really okay to owe such a great debt and not seek to repay it?

But clearly, the Beichuan Si wanted her to live an ordinary life.

Should she follow the wishes of the Beichuan Si at this time?

The girl's emotions were complex.

She should have come to a conclusion on this matter a long time ago, yet now she couldn't help but hesitate.

The next moment, it was as if she had realized something.

Four Directions Huixue gripped the 'Complete Mirror' at her chest tightly and raised her head to speak, "I wish to continue living as the Moon Witch, but at the same time, I also want to live the life that I desire. This is my choice."

Yes.

The Beichuan Si had once said that those who lacked power could only choose one path or even fail to make a choice at all, but those with sufficient power could choose to have it all.

She wanted to become someone who could help the Beichuan Si, and she also wanted to live on as Four Directions Huixue.

This was her choice.

Because—

"The Complete Mirror can only be used by the Moon Witch, even if the Four Directions Family takes it, they lack the person to drive it, so I am indispensable." Four Directions Huixue's eyes were fixed intently on the elegant room as if she wanted to peer through the thin paper door and see the expression on the Four Directions Family Head's face.

This was the choice she had made.

She did not proceed according to what the Beichuan Si or the Four Directions Family Head had in mind.

It was the third path she had chosen for herself.

This also was—

Her decision as a person with a stance, not as a mayfly!

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