Chapter 58: Reborn Villainess
Xue Lingxi stood frozen outside Xu Mo's main gate, her nails poised to dig into her skin before she stopped herself. She took a deep breath, calming her nerves. The timid girl from her past was gone. She had been reborn in her youth, back in the Hidden Dragon Sect. The first thing she did was sift through her memories, which had grown foggy after living for over a millennium.
Fortunately, the face of one person brought her memories rushing back. She recalled her younger self, a naive and hopeful girl filled with fantasies of heroes saving beauties. Back then, she had been madly in love with the True Successor of the sect, Xu Mo. Despite the rumors and badmouthing from others, she had never believed them. Her heart had eyes only for him, but Xu Mo's gaze was fixed on the Saintess, Jin Meiyu.
Though Xu Mo had abused his power, Xue Lingxi now smiled at the memories of the past. The foolish disciples who called him a tyrant had no idea of the harsh realities of the world. To her, their ignorance was almost endearing. However, one thing puzzled her: why was the True Successor in the outer sect? To confirm her memories, she had come here, hoping to see if what she remembered was true.
She told herself she no longer had feelings for Xu Mo, but when she finally confronted him, her heart raced uncontrollably. Her mind went blank, and she blurted out whatever came to her. Only after Xu Mo retreated inside did she manage to gather her thoughts.
Yet, she couldn't understand why Xu Mo was here. This had never happened before. Her memories couldn't be wrong—could they? Had she been reborn in the wrong timeline? In her past life, she had tried desperately to compete with Jin Meiyu but always fell short. This time, she vowed to live for herself. Her competition would be with herself, not others.
In her previous life, her love for Xu Mo had driven her to create problems for Jin Meiyu, putting them at odds. Despite this, she had always considered Jin Meiyu a worthy rival. If Jin Meiyu had wanted, she could have used underhanded methods, leveraging her connections to eliminate her. But she had always chosen to compete fairly.
Xu Mo lay on his bed, staring at his bandaged palm. The wound hadn't healed, even after consuming Spirit Revitalizing Pellets. Elder Long had advised him to be patient and practice with his left hand for a few days.
"The elder is trying to turn me into a handicapped person," Xu Mo thought wryly. "When my left and right hands are injured, he'll probably tell me to practice with my legs. Is he trying to turn me into some kind of iron-handed or iron-legged warrior?"
He took out another Spirit Revitalizing Pellet and unwrapped a fresh bandage. Crushing the pellet, he carefully rubbed it onto his wound. The sensation of his tissues shifting was almost unbearable, and he closed his eyes, unable to watch. After rewrapping the wound, he let the pellet do its work.
"Let's see if this method works," he muttered.
As he closed his eyes, he felt the wound pulsating.
Bong—Bong—
"Looks like I've lost another friend," Xu Mo thought, reflecting on Xue Lingxi's strange behavior. Something told him this might be their last meeting—or perhaps it was just a false alarm. He rubbed his chest, feeling an emptiness inside. Having someone to talk to occasionally, or even just exchanging greetings on the road, had been comforting.
"I just hope she doesn't become an enemy. I'm already irritated with Long Chen," Xu Mo muttered, covering his eyes with his arm. He couldn't help but think how fleeting his joys always were. He had been an orphan, adopted by kind parents, only to lose them too soon. His childhood friend had left him without a word, cutting all ties as if he were a mere mortal. Then there was Long Chen, his first acquaintance during the entrance ceremony, and now Xue Lingxi. Though they hadn't known each other long, her absence left a void.
"Perhaps the Great Dao doesn't want me to be hurt by loved ones, so it takes them away quickly," he mused bitterly.
Now, only a few people remained in his life. Starting with Mei Xueyin, he wondered how long she would stay.
"The Dao of Silence? More like the Dao of Loneliness," Xu Mo laughed inwardly.
"Well, let's not jump to conclusions so quickly. Observe."
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