Martial Arts: The Secret Villain Starting from Huashan

Under the warm sunshine, the interaction between Xu Xingchen and Zhong Ling was like a heartwarming picture slowly unfolding.

She called "Ling'er" one by one, with a crisp and pleasant sound, full of brotherly pampering; and the title of "big brother" was gently uttered from Zhong Ling's mouth, with the sweetness and dependence unique to a girl.

In the blink of an eye, the two of them seemed like brother and sister who had known each other for years and met again after a long separation.

Xu Xingchen was wearing a light long gown, with his sleeves fluttering in the wind, like a fairy walking on the clouds. His black and white eyes were as deep as the sea, sparkling with wisdom and gentleness every time he smiled.

They are all like the warmest sunshine in spring, warm but not dazzling, making people want to get closer involuntarily.

Zhong Ling, on the other hand, is like a lively and cute elf. Her little eyes keep turning, sparkling with curiosity and mischief. Whenever she smiles, her white teeth show a perfect curve.

It was revealed inadvertently, adding a bit of innocent charm to her smile. The two shiny black braids were deftly held in her hands, swaying gently with her movements.

They were like two happily jumping little birds, adding a bit of agility and vitality to Zhong Ling.

However, in this harmony and beauty, the woman in black clothes and a black veil saw this, frowned slightly, and shouted to Zhong Ling with a look of anxiety and unquestionable determination in her eyes.

"Ling'er, come back soon!!"

The voice was soft but powerful, revealing her deep concern and desire to protect Zhong Ling.

At this moment, the originally relaxed and happy atmosphere froze in an instant, as if shrouded by an invisible force, and a tense and subtle emotion filled the air.

Hearing the voice, Zhong Ling tilted her head and looked at the woman in black clothes and a black veil with her clear eyes. Her eyes were full of confusion and doubt. Zhong Ling seemed unable to understand why Sister Mu suddenly became so serious.

"Sister Mu, what's wrong?"

Zhong Ling asked in confusion.

After hearing Zhong Ling's puzzled words, the woman in black clothes and a black veil explained softly.

"Ling'er's origins are unknown, so don't trust her."

She knows very well that in this complex and ever-changing world, trust is often the most fragile and precious thing. Once it is given to the wrong person, it may be irreparable. Therefore, she must protect Zhong Ling, her innocent sister, in her own way and prevent her from getting hurt.

"Sister Mu?"

At the same time, there was an imperceptible tremor in Xu Xingchen's voice, and his eyes involuntarily followed Zhong Ling's gaze and fell on the woman standing not far away.

The woman was dressed in black, like a mysterious silhouette in the night; her face was covered by a thin black veil, revealing only a pair of bright and deep eyes, flashing with complex and unspeakable emotions.

Zhong Ling's voice was as clear and pleasant as a mountain spring. Every syllable seemed to contain endless vitality and innocence. In this sudden address, she deliberately emphasized the three words "Sister Mu".

There was unconsciously a hint of intimacy and warmth in the tone of voice. This unexpected intimacy made Xu Xingchen's heart tremble violently, as if it was gently moved by a gentle force.

He never expected that such a name would come from Zhong Ling's mouth. Xu Xingchen had never expected that the woman in black clothes and a black veil in front of him was actually Mu Wanqing, the strong-willed yet gentle character in the original novel "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" written by Jin Yong.

"So... this is Mu Wanqing."

Xu Xingchen said silently in his heart.

With a bit of disbelief and indescribable excitement in his tone, Xu Xingchen's gaze involuntarily fell on Mu Wanqing, even though her real face was now covered by a black veil.

But those bright eyes revealed a unique charm that made people want to explore more stories about her. However, Xu Xingchen now never expected that Zhong Ling and Mu Wanqing would appear in the Unrequited Valley?

At this moment, Zhong Ling was obviously confused by what Mu Wanqing had just said. There was a puzzled light flashing in her clear and bright eyes. Her little head was slightly tilted, as if she was trying hard to understand the implication of Mu Wanqing's words just now, but it seemed that the more she tried to figure it out, the more confused she felt.

She first turned her little head to look at Xu Xingchen beside her. Xu Xingchen stood there with a gentle and calm face, as if he could see through everything yet remained silent. Seeing this, Zhong Ling blinked even more puzzled, and then spoke in a tone that was both silly and serious.

"No? Sister Mu, there is no such thing as an unknown origin for big brother!"

As she spoke, Zhong Ling's delicate brows slightly frowned, as if she was shrouded in a layer of faint sadness, which made her bright eyes full of confusion and doubt. The changes in her expression were subtle and moving, making people want to find out what was troubling her so much.

Seeing this, Mu Wanqing's heart tightened, and her delicate body quickly stood up from her seat. Her movements were light and quick, like an elegant butterfly, and she quickly floated to Zhong Ling's side.

She stretched out her white, slender hand and gently pulled Zhong Ling to her side. During the whole process, Mu Wanqing's eyes were full of concern and care, as if she wanted to pass all the warmth to Zhong Ling.

"Ling'er, you have to be careful!!"

Mu Wanqing's voice was soft but firm, with a hint of unquestionable seriousness. In particular, her words revealed her deep concern for Zhong Ling, fearing that she might be hurt.

Then, Mu Wanqing's beautiful eyes turned to Xu Xingchen who was standing in front of them. He stood there, gentle as jade, graceful, like a modest young man from a noble family.

However, in Mu Wanqing's eyes, Xu Xingchen had another face, a playboy who looked elegant on the surface but was actually frivolous at heart. There was a bit of vigilance and disdain in her eyes, as if she had seen through his nature.

"Especially someone like him."

Mu Wanqing continued.

There was a hint of disdain and indignation in his voice, and his words were like a sharp blade, pointing directly at Xu Xingchen's disguise.

"He looks gentle and elegant, but underneath this bright and beautiful appearance, he is actually a playboy!"

Having said that, Mu Wanqing's tone became more serious, her eyes fixed on Zhong Ling, her eyes full of worry and warning. Mu Wanqing hoped that Zhong Ling could keep a clear head.

"Hey, hey, hey! How did I become a playboy?"

Hearing this, Xu Xingchen finally couldn't hold back his inner doubts and dissatisfaction, and quickly spoke up to defend himself.

"Although I, Xu Xingchen, am not a saint or a gentleman, I have never done anything that is against the will of heaven or morality. How can you slander me as a playboy out of thin air? This is simply a naked slander of my character!"

Xu Xingchen knew very well that Mu Wanqing's deep aversion to men was not formed overnight. Behind it was a complex and profound emotional journey. Since childhood, her soul had been deeply imprinted by her mother and master Qin Hongmian's ideas of love turning into hate and generalizing.

Qin Hongmian, a once gentle and affectionate woman, suffered Duan Zhengchun's ruthless betrayal. Her pure belief in love instantly collapsed and turned into anger and unwillingness.

She magnified her own suffering infinitely, and eventually classified all men in the world as "unfaithful people". Qin Hongmian believed that all men in the world were heartless and ungrateful.

Mu Wanqing, who grew up in such an environment, naturally inherited the extreme views of her mother and master Qin Hongmian. Her feelings towards men were almost completely assimilated, forming an indescribable gap and resistance.

However, it is precisely this experience that has shaped her character of daring to love and hate and being straightforward and unrestrained.

She is never hesitant when it comes to feelings. If she likes, she likes; if she hates, she hates. Her purity and directness make many people fall for her. Even in a world full of intrigue, she is like a clear stream that makes people's eyes bright.

But then again, if Duan Yu in the original novel did not have such incredible luck and sincerity, it would be difficult for him to penetrate Mu Wanqing's defenses and win her seemingly hard but actually soft heart.