msmithbooks Chapter 1376 Though living in the martial world, my mother dislikes fighting and killing.
Chapter 1376 Though living in the martial world, my mother dislikes fighting and killing.
“This rain probably won’t stop anytime soon. Since you’ve come to Peach Blossom Manor, you are a guest. Madam Xu, please make yourself at home and stay here.” Shen Linsu said with a smile. “If you need anything, just tell the manor’s servants.”
"Thank you for your hospitality, Master Shen," Yi Xiaolan said gratefully. Her face was still a little pale, whether from the sadness over Xu Shan's news or from the fatigue of her travels over the past few days, it was hard to tell.
She glanced at Shen Linsu briefly, and indeed, as the rumors of the martial arts world said, the master of Peach Blossom Manor was extremely handsome. One could already discern some of his features from Shen Miao's appearance alone.
However, Shen Linsu rarely appears in the martial arts world, and Peach Blossom Manor is also very mysterious. It is surrounded by a maze-like formation, and those inside don't like to come out. Those outside can't get in without a guide. If you try to force your way in, you'll either get lost and injured, or you'll lose your life.
It is said that Shen Linsu recently made an appearance in the martial arts world, back when Shen Miao and Yan Rugo got married. However, due to various reasons, she was unable to attend the wedding, so she did not see Shen Linsu.
Yi Xiaolan's gaze shifted to the little girl beside Shen Linsu. The girl was exquisitely beautiful, having completely inherited Shen Linsu's looks. She appeared to be about the same age as Zhen'er; this must be Shen Linsu's daughter.
"This is my daughter, Shen Yue," Shen Linsu said with a smile. "This Peach Blossom Manor is usually very quiet. Apart from a few servants who take care of the manor, it's just the two of us, father and daughter. Yue'er has never been outside before and doesn't know much about the rules of the martial world. I hope you will be understanding."
After Shen Linsu introduced them, Shen Yue quickly addressed Yi Xiaolan as Aunt Lan.
Yi Xiaolan had heard some things about Shen Linsu. It was said that his wife died of illness not long after giving birth to their daughter.
When she entered, she noticed that Peach Blossom Manor was indeed a secluded and beautiful place. No wonder Shen Linsu, the owner of the manor, was willing to live here and didn't like to go out at all. This place was also decorated with an illusion array, truly isolated from the fighting and killing in the martial arts world, making it a perfect place for seclusion.
Unfortunately, neither she nor her husband knew any illusion arrays.
If they could also learn the illusion array of Peach Blossom Manor, they probably wouldn't be found by those mysterious organizations and could live a truly peaceful life.
But now her husband and daughter have both jumped into the sea, and their whereabouts and fates are unknown.
According to everyone, he is likely dead.
After so long without any news, she felt that there was little hope that they were still alive.
Thinking of this, Yi Xiaolan was overwhelmed with sorrow and filled with uncertainty about the future. Her husband was gone, her daughter was gone, how was she, a woman with no strength to even kill a chicken, supposed to live? And there was ten-year-old Chu Yanzhi to care for. In this chaotic world of martial arts, was there really a place for her?
As for going back to one's parents' home?
Her family treats her well, so going back is fine. But she can't stay at her parents' house forever, and she can't possibly grow old alone there.
"I see you're all exhausted. Why don't you go and rest for a bit?" Shen Linsu noticed that Yi Xiaolan's face was terribly pale, as if she were about to collapse at any moment, and quickly made arrangements.
At this moment, Yi Xiaolan's mind was in a mess, so after hearing this arrangement, she realized that she really needed to rest and think about what to do in the future.
Shen Miao escorted Yi Xiaolan to her room. Once inside, she whispered, "Sister Xiaolan, I noticed you looked so worried just now. What were you worried about? If you were worried about Yanzhi, you can rest assured. No one in the Yan family dares to provoke him yet. He'll be fine over there."
"I..." Yi Xiaolan opened her mouth, but for a moment she didn't know how to start.
“Of course I believe that with the Yan family as it is now, not many people would dare to provoke them. I’m just thinking about my husband,” Yi Xiaolan’s eyes reddened again. “He just left me and Yanzhi like that. What are we supposed to do now?” “I won’t have him by my side anymore. There’s no one to teach Yanzhi martial arts. I don’t understand martial arts at all.”
That's what she said, but Yi Xiaolan didn't regret not learning martial arts back then.
She didn't like fighting and killing in the first place, and practicing martial arts was actually very tiring and time-consuming, so she really didn't like it.
But she also knew that to gain a foothold in this martial arts world, one had to be highly skilled in martial arts.
So, when her family persuaded her to learn martial arts, they said that if she didn't have some skills, she would be at a disadvantage when she was out in the world and would have to rely on others for protection. But even a master couldn't stay by her side forever; they would eventually leave. Even if her family had some money, they couldn't afford to have a master protect her for life.
Upon hearing this, she told them that just because she didn't learn martial arts didn't mean her future husband wouldn't. She was determined to find a husband with exceptional martial arts skills in the martial arts world, so that he would sleep beside her and stay by her side for the rest of his life.
Later, she actually met Xu Shan, who was not only handsome but also skilled in martial arts. He was also a highly praised hero in the martial arts world, which made things even better. Even her family was very satisfied.
In fact, if Xu Shan hadn't appeared, she had originally planned to hold a martial arts contest to find a husband. Her appearance was exceptional, and she already had some fame in the martial arts world. If a martial arts contest were held, it would inevitably attract many martial arts masters to participate.
But now Xu Shan is gone.
What should she do?
This outcome was something she had never anticipated.
"Sister Xiaolan, don't think too much about it for now. Things will work themselves out. Brother Xu is just missing. As long as his body isn't found, he might still be alive. There's still hope. My husband said he'll keep arranging for people to search along the route where they disappeared. He won't give up until they find him," Shen Miao comforted her.
“The sea is vast,” Yi Xiaolan said, tears welling up in her eyes. “Actually, I know there’s not much hope.”
At this point, Shen Miao didn't know what to say.
Yes, the ocean is vast, and so many days have passed. The body has likely drifted away and may never be found. Perhaps it's stuck on some deserted island, slowly turning into bones, never to be seen again.
"I'm fine, I want to rest," Yi Xiaolan said. "I've caused you all a lot of worry lately, you should go back and rest too."
Seeing that Yi Xiaolan's emotions had stabilized, Shen Miao breathed a slight sigh of relief before turning to leave.
Upon entering the hall, Yan Rugo and Shen Linsu were discussing matters of the martial arts world, including Xu Shan.
“Those people are getting more and more arrogant. I wonder who will be next,” Yan Rugo said. “It’s a pity for Brother Xu. I really didn’t expect them to make a move against you at this time. It’s really an accident that happened to you.”
"In that case, brother-in-law, the Yan family must be careful," Shen Linsu interjected. (End of Chapter)