Wayfarer

Chapter 850: Lets Be Together

Chapter 850: Let's Be Together

Xiao Nanfeng and Yanzhi glanced at the poisoned Qingyang Zi before them.

"Yan, kill him," Xiao Nanfeng instructed.

He was worried that Qingyang Zi's behavior would leave Yanzhi with mental trauma. By having her take down Qingyang Zi on her own, she would prevent a possible specter of the heart from forming.

"You would dare? I'm the leader of this branch of the assassins' guild! If I perish, the higher-ups will investigate what happened thoroughly. You won't be able to escape. Both of you will be doomed!" Qingyang Zi roared.

Yanzhi glanced at Xiao Nanfeng, concern evident in her expression. She understood the power and reach of this guild of assassins. Killing Qingyang Zi could lead to huge trouble down the line.

"Kill him. It'll be alright," Xiao Nanfeng replied.

"Got it." Yanzhi nodded firmly.

Seeing that the pair was serious, Qingyang Zi blanched. His tone changed immediately.

"Don't kill me! I'm your master! I'm the one who took you in and taught you to cultivate. What happened today was my fault, but I promise it won't happen again. Let's act if nothing ever happened. How about that?" Qingyang Zi pleaded.

Even so, Xiao Nanfeng and Yanzhi remained expressionless. Seeing Xiao Nanfeng's resolute gaze, Yanzhi stepped forward, her face steeled with determination, and stabbed Qingyang Zi with her sword.

"No!" Qingyang Zi screamed.

With a sickening sound, Qingyang Zi collapsed into a pool of his own blood, dead.

"Nanfeng, I've killed Qingyang Zi. We need to escape now," Yanzhi said anxiously.

"Escape? You know this guild of assassins better than anyone. You can't escape from them."

"But—"

"Don't worry. I'll face this with you. First, we'll eliminate Qingyang Zi's loyal followers, then bribe a few elders in guild headquarters. I know their weaknesses. After that, you'll take over as the branch leader."

"What? Me?" Yanzhi exclaimed.

"Of course. If I had the strength to deal with all the assassins at the headquarters, I'd make you the leader of the entire guild. For now, however, we'll have to take it one step at a time."

"Why me? Why not you?" Yanzhi asked.

"This guild doesn't mean much to me. It may be of more use to you."

Yanzhi's eyes reddened. "Thank you, Nanfeng."

"There's no need to thank me," Xiao Nanfeng replied with a smile.

Yanzhi bit her lip and hesitated for a moment before stating, "Nanfeng, my real name is Yanzhi."

Xiao Nanfeng froze for a moment. This was the first time Yanzhi had revealed her real name to anyone.

After that, though, Yanzhi refused to say anything more. It was clear that her name carried a deeper meaning, one that she had kept hidden for many years.

"Let's keep Yanzhi a secret between us for now. I'll still call you Yan in public," Xiao Nanfeng said.

Yanzhi nodded, smiling gratefully.

The two began to clean up the scene of the murder. Because Xiao Nanfneg was ignored whenever he left Yanzhi's boundary, his stealth and cultivation that he had advanced diligently allowed him to quickly eliminate Qingyang Zi's loyalists.

Her meteoric rise was undeniable, though she managed to avoid drawing too much attention thanks to the birthmark on her face.

As Yanzhi advanced in rank, she transferred Xiao Nanfeng to her personal guard, effectively elevating him alongside her.

One day, while the army was resting and making preparations for subsequent mobilization, they secretly slipped away to a secluded valley. The valley was shrouded in fog and obscured by a formation of small flags that created a concealment array.

Yanzhi noticed the unusual setup, but Xiao Nanfeng offered no explanation, and she didn't press him for one.

The two held hands as they walked toward the fog-shrouded array. Yanzhi's face flushed red.

Although Xiao Nanfeng had held her hand before, this was the first time things had felt so intimate, as if they were a couple walking hand-in-hand. She felt a bit uneasy, but didn't want to let go.

"Why did you bring me here today?" Yanzhi asked, her cheeks flushed red.

"I wanted to sing you a song," Xiao Nanfeng said.

"A song? That would be great!" Yanzhi's eyes lit up.

Her mood would lift whenever Xiao Nanfeng sang.

"The song is called Can't Help Falling for You. It's a song from my hometown, and it expresses exactly how I feel right now."

"Can't Help Falling For you?" Yanzhi repeated curiously.

"It’s hard to forget the first time I saw you, Your captivating eyes.

Your image lingers in my mind, I can’t shake it away. ♪

"I’m afraid I might fall for you, Afraid to get too close.

Afraid I have nothing to offer you, Loving you takes so much courage. ♪"

"What’s the reason?

How did I meet you again?

I really, really don’t want to, But I’m trapped in the snare of love. ♪

"I’m afraid I might fall for you, Afraid someday I’ll lose control.

Yearning only makes me hurt myself.

Falling for you is beyond my control.

Falling for you is beyond my control. ♪"

The heartfelt lyrics caused Yanzhi's heart to race uncontrollably.

Sure enough, as Xiao Nanfeng finished the song, he waved his hand and dispersed the small flags. The fog cleared, revealing a valley filled with vibrant flowers.

Flowers of every kind bloomed in a breathtaking display. Yanzhi's heart trembled at the sight.

"Yanzhi, I like you. Will you be together with me?" Xiao Nanfeng asked, tugging on Yanzhi's hand.

Surrounded by a sea of flowers and dancing butterflies, with the melody of Can't Help Falling for You still echoing in her ears, Yanzhi's long-held feelings for Xiao Nanfeng surged to the forefront of her mind. Her eyes reddened as tears welled up—not of sadness, but of overwhelming joy and emotion. She replied, her voice trembling with happiness, "Yes, let's be together!"