In an antique inn, Bai Ruoxue asked the innkeeper about the whereabouts of Chen Yu and Liu Shuang. The innkeeper was a warm-hearted middle-aged man. Seeing Bai Ruoxue's extraordinary temperament, he said enthusiastically: "Sir, I seem to have some impression of these two guests you mentioned. They did stay here a few months ago. But later, they seemed to be targeted by a group of unknown people and left in a hurry."

Bai Ruoxue's heart tightened when she heard this, and she asked, "Then do you know where they went?"

The shopkeeper shook his head. "I don't know about that, but I heard them mention hiding in the mountains to the west. There is a deep forest there, which is easy to hide. Maybe they are hiding there."

After thanking him, Bai Ruoxue decided to head to the western forest to continue searching. She set out again with her two fellow apprentices and entered the deep forest.

The environment in the forest was dark, and the trees were so tall that they almost blocked out the sunlight. Bai Ruoxue and her group walked carefully in the forest, fearing that they might alert the danger lurking in the dark. They searched along the trail in the forest and finally found traces of Chen Yu and Liu Shuang in a secret cave deep in the forest.

Chen Yu and Liu Shuang were practicing in the cave. When they saw Bai Ruoxue, they were surprised and happy. Liu Shuang stepped forward and said with concern: "Junior Sister Bai, how did you find this place? We thought that everyone in the sect..."

Bai Ruoxue's eyes were firm, and she said in a steady tone: "The sect has indeed suffered a huge disaster, but we still have some survivors. I came to you to revive the sect."

Chen Yu sighed, a trace of pain flashed in his eyes: "We were traveling outside, but when we came back, everything had changed... Junior Sister Bai, have you found anyone else?"

Bai Ruoxue nodded, briefly explained the current situation to the two, and told them Lin Xuan's possible whereabouts. After hearing this, Chen Yu and Liu Shuang also felt hopeful, and decided to act immediately with Bai Ruoxue to join other fellow disciples as soon as possible.

At the same time, Qin Mu followed Bai Ruoxue's instructions along the way to track Lin Xuan. He found that Lin Xuan was indeed an extremely cautious swordsman, and the traces he left along the way were very hidden, and his whereabouts could only be discovered in some key places.

Finally, Qin Mu found Lin Xuan in a dense bamboo forest. Lin Xuan was sitting cross-legged on a rock with his eyes slightly closed, as if he was regulating his breathing. Qin Mu walked towards him lightly, but Lin Xuan opened his eyes instantly and glanced at him like lightning.

"Who are you?" Lin Xuan's voice was cold and alert, and the long sword in his hand was slightly unsheathed.

Qin Mu smiled slightly and said calmly: "I am Qin Mu, Bai Ruoxue sent me to find you. The Frost Sect needs you."

Lin Xuan's expression changed slightly, and then he stood up, staring at Qin Mu with his eyes, with a hint of probing in his tone: "Bai Ruoxue? Is she still alive? Is what you said true?"

Qin Mu nodded and briefly explained the current situation. After Lin Xuan heard this, the vigilance in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a long-lost determination and hope. He knew that he had to return to the sect and take on the responsibility of reviving the Frost Sect.

"Qin Mu, thank you for coming to see me. I will go back with you immediately and meet up with Ruoxue and the others." Lin Xuan said decisively, then packed his luggage and returned with Qin Mu.

A few days later, Bai Ruoxue, Chen Yu, Liu Shuang and Qin Mu successfully reunited with Lin Xuan in the valley. Seeing Lin Xuan's arrival, Bai Ruoxue's hope became more resolute. She knew that the strongest forces of the Frost Sect had gathered together, and what they had to do next was to gradually restore the strength of the sect.

After a detailed discussion, everyone decided to work together to gradually restore the foundation of the Frost Sect. Qin Mu offered to help them find more allies and assist them in strengthening the valley's defenses to resist possible enemies.

After Qin Mu and Bai Ruoxue successfully gathered some of the Frost Sect's fellow disciples, Bai Ruoxue decided to continue looking for more survivors. However, as time went on, some disciples who had disappeared for a long time returned to the valley one after another. Although their return gradually restored the vitality of the Frost Sect, some discordant voices began to grow among them.

One evening, when Bai Ruoxue was sorting out the new list of disciples and preparing for the next step, a middle-aged disciple walked over coldly. This disciple was called He Feng, an old disciple of the Frost Sect, with rich experience and great prestige in the sect. He brought a few confidants with him, with a solemn expression and a hint of doubt and anger in his eyes.

"Bai Ruoxue, I have something to ask you." He Feng said bluntly, his tone revealing long-suppressed anger.

Bai Ruoxue looked up at him. Although she felt a little uneasy, she still replied calmly, "Brother He, just say whatever you want to say."

He Feng's eyes were cold, and his tone was even more severe: "Bai Ruoxue, the sect suffered a heavy blow, and many of our disciples died tragically, including many loyal brothers and sisters. However, how could you, the daughter of the sect leader, escape safely? And when we were fleeing everywhere, you were able to calmly gather everyone. Could it be that you already knew the enemy's plan?"

Bai Ruoxue was shocked when she heard this, and realized that He Feng's questioning was not without reason. She knew that the demise of the sect had filled many disciples with anger and grief, and now these emotions seemed to be turning into doubts about her.

"Brother He, you misunderstood this matter. I also desperately escaped after the sect was attacked. Qin Mu saved me and helped me gather my fellow disciples. He definitely did nothing wrong." Bai Ruoxue explained sincerely in her tone, but she could also feel the other party's hostility.

However, He Feng did not relax because of this. Instead, he questioned more and more: "Bai Ruoxue, you keep saying that you desperately escaped, but your father is the sect master, why did he send you out alone? Does the destruction of the sect this time have anything to do with your sect master's family?"

Bai Ruoxue was in a heavy mood. He Feng's words were like a sharp knife, piercing deep into her heart. She felt wronged and angry, but more of an unspeakable sadness. Her father sacrificed his life for the sect, and she was questioned about this, which made her feel unacceptable.

At this time, several disciples nearby began to discuss quietly, and it was obvious that they also had doubts in their hearts. These doubtful voices quickly spread in the field, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense.

"Tell me, how come Bai Ruoxue happened to escape on the night the sect was attacked?" a disciple whispered with a hint of distrust in his tone.

"Yeah, I find it strange too. There were countless casualties in the sect, but she was the only one who escaped unscathed. Did she get some news a long time ago?" another disciple echoed.

Bai Ruoxue felt her heart trembling, but she suppressed the grief in her heart and tried to stay calm. She knew that she had to stand up and defend herself, otherwise this kind of doubt would spread quickly and lead to more infighting.

"Brother He, fellow disciples, listen to me." Bai Ruoxue raised her head, her eyes firm, her tone resolute, "I, Bai Ruoxue, would never betray the sect! When the sect was attacked, I was defenseless like everyone else. It was my father who used up his last bit of strength to let me escape, in order to preserve the flame of the Frost Sect!"

He Feng snorted coldly, his tone still questioning: "Then how do you explain that you can calmly summon us now? Moreover, you also brought this Qin Mu with you whose origins are unknown!"

Bai Ruoxue was about to continue explaining, when suddenly, Qin Mu came out from the woods next to her. He had obviously heard He Feng's question, and his face was calm, but a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

"If you doubt Bai Ruoxue's loyalty, then I should be doubted as well." Qin Mu stood beside Bai Ruoxue, looking at everyone fiercely, his tone calm but full of majesty, "I, Qin Mu, come from a foreign land and have nothing to do with the Frost Sect, but I will help when I see injustice. Bai Ruoxue and I risked our lives to gather you so that we can fight against the powerful enemy together, instead of being suspicious of each other here."

He Feng felt Qin Mu's aura and was slightly shocked, but he still said unwillingly: "You said it well, but how do we know that everything you said is true? Qin Mu, although you are powerful, your origins are still a mystery. Who knows if you have other purposes?"

Qin Mu sneered, his tone revealing a hint of disdain: "If you don't believe me, you can just leave and find a place to stay. The reconstruction of the Frost Sect requires unity, not unnecessary suspicion. If you think that Bai Ruoxue and I have any ill intentions, just let me know."

His words were so powerful that they shocked the disciples present. He Feng was speechless for a moment. Although he still had doubts in his heart, he could not continue to question. He looked at Qin Mu's unquestionable expression, and his heart gradually wavered.

At this moment, Lin Xuan suddenly stood up, looking at He Feng coldly, with a hint of blame in his tone: "Brother He, enough! You questioned Sister Bai because of the pain and anger in your heart, but we must understand who the real enemy is!"

Lin Xuan's voice was full of majesty, and it was obvious that the disciples present respected him very much. When they heard his words, they all lowered their heads and stopped talking. He Feng finally restrained some of his hostility and slowly stepped back a few steps.

"Senior Brother Lin, I'm just worried about the future of the sect, that's why I'm so excited." He Feng's tone softened a little, but still contained a hint of unwillingness.

Lin Xuan walked up to Bai Ruoxue, patted her shoulder gently, and said encouragingly: "Ruoxue, you have been wronged. But you must remember that we are your fellow disciples, brothers and sisters who fight side by side with you. We will go on with you."

Bai Ruoxue's eyes flashed with emotion. She tried hard to suppress the sadness in her heart and nodded slightly: "Thank you for your trust, Senior Brother Lin. I, Bai Ruoxue, will never let you down."

Qin Mu felt a little comforted when he saw Lin Xuan's statement. He knew that the road to rebuilding the Frost Sect would be full of hardships, and only when these disciples put aside their suspicions could they truly unite and face the greater challenges that were coming.

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