Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains-Chapter 739 - 328, Hou Yuxiao was touched_3

Moreover, at that time, Zhao Qingxue was only five years old.

"Is there any need for explanations?"

Zhao Qingxue's voice had already grown somewhat hoarse, yet the icy determination in her reply caused Hou Yuxiao's body to shudder slightly, immediately understanding.

From the before and after of this story, Lin Xuangan killing his wife definitely had a reason.

He could tell, and Zhao Qingxue wasn't foolish; she undoubtedly knew as well.

Is there a need for explanations? Even if Lin Xuangan had a justifiable reason, could Zhao Qingxue forgive him after hearing it, as if nothing had happened?

"After Lin Xuangan killed my mother, he also wanted to kidnap me. He was very strong, and Zhao Yulong was in seclusion at the time. No one in Qinjian Villa could stop him. Unfortunately, during his escape, he had the bad luck to run into my grandmaster, Wei Xuheng, who rescued me from his hands and took me to Jiaozhou. Later, I became a disciple under Master Moxuzi, along with many other junior brothers and sisters..."

Hou Yuxiao did not interrupt Zhao Qingxue's reminiscence, simply holding her and quietly listening to her recount everything from her past twenty-plus years living with the Ziqing Holy Sect. That place held a very high and warm spot in Zhao Qingxue's heart. Mentioning these memories, her tone became much gentler.

"Elder Brother Hou."

"What is it?"

A gentle call drew Hou Yuxiao's thoughts back; he lowered his head to look at Zhao Qingxue in his arms, the young girl looking up at him.

Even though separated by a layer of red gauze, Hou Yuxiao could still clearly feel the affection and tenderness in Zhao Qingxue's eyes, along with a deep steadfastness.

"Because of Lin Xuangan, I had decided that I would never marry in this lifetime!"

Having said this, she paused, her tone firm:

"Until I met you, Elder Brother Hou, I hope that you will never..."

Before Zhao Qingxue could finish her words, Hou Yuxiao turned and held her, looking straight into her eyes through the red gauze, word by word:

"Qingxue, rest assured, I, Hou Yuxiao, will never fail you in this lifetime!"

At that moment, Hou Yuxiao's mind was crystal clear, free from any schemes or other distractions. He knew that Zhao Qingxue's love for him was perhaps largely due to the Life and Death Entwining Love Gu.

But at that moment, he himself truly felt moved.

Emotions are a strange thing, just as Lin Xuangan had said. Initially, he only wanted to use Zhao Qingxue, but his heart softened halfway through. By the time of the Battle of Hedong, he thought of her again, rescued her from the ruined temple, considered marriage, and reached this moment where they just faced a life-threatening situation together.

At the brink of life and death, he worried about himself, but he was more concerned about Zhao Qingxue's safety.

Hearing Zhao Qingxue reveal her origins made him feel heartache.

Sensing fluctuations in Zhao Qingxue's emotions made him anxious.

Unknowingly, Zhao Qingxue had established a place in his heart.

At this moment, Zhao Qingxue also seemed to feel Hou Yuxiao's love for her, gently nodded her head, and nestled it against his chest. Hou Yuxiao slightly lowered his head, smelling the fragrance of her hair. Perhaps it was because of the recent crisis, the two of them sat in the carriage in silence for a long time, enjoying a rare moment of peace.

Until after more than an hour when the carriage suddenly stopped.

"Where did Elder Brother go? Are you all okay?"

"Gao Changlong, what's the situation at Wanglong Mountain? Where are Elder Brother and Sister-in-law?"

The commotion at Wanglong Mountain was so grand that even the neighboring provinces could feel it, let alone places as close as Wanyang County and Hexi Prefecture. It was within Hou Yuxiao's expectations that Hou Yujie and Hou Yuduan would arrive early.

The two came over without seeing him, their tone clearly anxious. Hou Yuxiao patted Zhao Qingxue on the shoulder, saw her nod, then stood up, lifted the carriage curtain, and stepped out.

"I'm alright. Let the procession continue moving. Don't delay the return journey."

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