Chapter 472: The Nine Yang Divine Skill?

Zhang Wuji, Xie Xun, Zhou Zhiruo, Zhao Min, and Xiao Zhao, along with Happy who shouldn’t have been there, “lived” in a not-so-spacious cave. The ground was covered with thatch, and there was a table and a few stools. Apparently, Xie Xun, accustomed to cave life, had moved here from the bamboo house prepared for him by Granny Golden Flower.

The six of them spent a day and two nights in this small cave…

Although Happy was the focus of this mission, it was clear that Zhang Wuji was the protagonist among the six in the cave!

After confirming Zhang Wuji’s identity, Xie Xun showed great kindness. He would often take Zhang Wuji’s hand and ask him to tell him everything that had happened since returning to the Central Plains. As a result, the old man and the young man would both weep.

Xiao Zhao also cried frequently beside them, constantly saying that the young master had suffered.

Zhou Zhiruo sat aside, glaring angrily at Zhao Min, the murderer of her master, wishing she could kill her immediately. But since Zhang Wuji had already had multiple interactions with Zhao Min and some feelings had developed between them, she naturally wouldn’t let Zhou Zhiruo act. Filled with frustration and hatred, Zhou Zhiruo would often stare blankly into space.

Zhao Min was a girl from the grasslands; she wasn’t used to sea travel, suffered from severe seasickness, and wasn’t in good health, spending most of her time lying in bed recovering.

Xiao Zhao prepared the meals.

During meals, Xie Xun joked that he might as well take Xiao Zhao, Zhou Zhiruo, and Zhao Min all as his adopted daughters-in-law.

The three girls reacted differently.

Xiao Zhao lacked confidence and felt inferior, always considering herself a maid.

Zhou Zhiruo blushed and kept her head down, silent.

Zhao Min, on the other hand, was bold in her love and hatred. Naturally, she wouldn’t allow anyone else to share Zhang Wuji’s feelings. She cursed Xie Xun harshly.

At the dinner table, Happy felt like an extra, an unwanted third party. With a wry smile, she quickly finished her food, left the cave, and sat outside to practice the “Emei Sect’s Nine Yang Divine Skill” in the sunlight!

After three cycles, she felt refreshed and her internal energy had improved slightly.

Suddenly, she heard someone coming out: “Young Hero Happy.”

It was Zhang Wuji.

“Oh, it’s Master Zhang.”

“You’re too polite, Young Hero Happy. I became the leader of the Ming Sect against my will. Just call me Wuji…” Zhang Wuji smiled wryly and sat down beside her.

“Master Zhang, you’re too kind. Although you’re the son of the Five Heroes of Zhang, once you’re the leader of the Ming Sect, you’re still Master Zhang. What can I do for you?”

Zhang Wuji protected Zhao Min, indirectly harming Zhou Zhiruo. Kai Xin could tell that Zhou Zhiruo often stared into space, especially while holding the Yitian Sword and gazing at the Butcher Dragon Sword. Clearly, the presence of Zhao Min and Zhang Wuji’s attitude had made her feel a sense of crisis. This clever girl was heading in a direction she shouldn’t be going.
Kai Xin couldn’t stop any of this!
But the thought that it was Zhang Wuji who forced Zhou Zhiruo to change kept her from feeling enthusiastic. Her tone remained cold, creating a clear sense of distance.
“I dare not accept your advice.”
Zhang Wuji, clearly noticing her attitude, turned his head and looked at her sincerely:
“Actually, Young Master Kai Xin, I can sense that you like Miss Zhou Zhiruo.”
“Master Zhang has a keen sense. Then you must also realize that Miss Zhou likes you.” With a cold tone, ignoring Zhang Wuji’s embarrassed expression, she continued, “Moreover, you clearly know that Miss Zhou’s master died at Zhao Min’s hands, yet you still protect this heartless witch. How can Miss Zhou face this?” By the end, she couldn’t help but show her sympathy for Zhou Zhiruo.
“It’s obvious you really like Miss Zhou Zhiruo,” Zhang Wuji sighed. “My senior brother, Song Qingshu, also likes her. But you’re different from him. Song Qingshu would stop at nothing to get her, but you seem to care little about whether you can have her… yet you care deeply about everything about her…”
Hearing this, Kai Xin’s expression changed slightly:
“What do you mean?”
“Actually, these past days, I’ve also noticed that when Miss Zhou Zhiruo is with Miss Zhao, she appears strong on the surface but is actually in great pain inside. Your presence, Young Master Kai Xin, has made me realize that truly loving someone means caring deeply about everything about them. So now I’m even clearer about who I care about. That’s why I have a request, and I hope you’ll agree to it.”
For some reason, Zhang Wuji’s words suddenly gave Kai Xin an unexpected sense of chill.
Truly loving someone? Could it be that the plot was changing? Had her presence made Zhang Wuji decide in advance to be with Zhao Min, thus preparing to completely give up on Zhou Zhiruo?!
Kai Xin subtly took a breath in shock. Her ears twitched as she heard several sudden, rapid breaths inside the cave. Clearly, the three girls in the cave had heard Zhang Wuji’s words.
Oh no.
Kai Xin was at a loss. How would Zhang Wuji’s changed attitude affect the course of the story?

After pondering for a while, Kai Xin gradually calmed down and asked, “What request?”
Zhang Wuji showed a relieved expression, along with a hint of determination, and said, “It seems I’ve fallen in love with Zhao Min. So, I can only disappoint Miss Zhou Zhiruo’s sincere feelings.”
Boom!!!
Kai Xin felt his mind explode with shock. Zhang Wuji’s words were like a thunderbolt, deeply shaking him.
Taking a deep breath, Kai Xin’s thoughts raced!
If Zhou Zhiruo heard Zhang Wuji’s words, she would surely give up on him completely and resort to extreme measures…
Moreover, the plot of Zhao Min disrupting Zhou Zhiruo and Zhang Wuji’s wedding at Emei Mountain would never happen again!
The situation was clearly slipping out of Kai Xin’s control.
“I know what you’re trying to say, but Miss Zhao and Miss Zhou are completely incompatible and surely can’t get along peacefully. Since Young Master Kai Xin truly cares for Miss Zhou, isn’t this arrangement a win-win solution?”
Ding!
As soon as he finished speaking, a clear system prompt sounded:
“Do you agree to Zhang Wuji’s request to pursue Miss Zhou Zhiruo? If you agree and succeed in winning her heart, you will receive the inheritance of Zhang Wuji’s ‘Jiuyang Divine Skill’!”
Jiuyang Divine Skill!
It turned out that the opportunity to inherit the Jiuyang Divine Skill appeared at such a time.
As he spoke, Kai Xin said, “Zhang Wuji, you actually betray Miss Zhou’s kindness for that witch Zhao Min…” while frantically thinking about how to deal with this.
“It’s sad that Miss Zhou has such deep feelings for you.”
“I had no choice,” Zhang Wuji lamented.
After several seconds of silence…
Kai Xin had sorted out his thoughts. With a clear gaze, he said calmly, “Love can’t be forced. Miss Zhou likes you, Zhang Wuji, and you like Zhao Min—this has nothing to do with me. Master Zhang, I’m afraid I can’t agree to your request. But for Miss Zhou’s sake, I must advise you one last time: Miss Zhao is selfish and ruthless, having offended all the heroes under heaven! She’s the target of everyone’s anger! Miss Zhou, on the other hand, has a pure heart and is now the leader of the Emei Sect. In my opinion, she is the true match for you.”
Zhang Wuji remained silent.
In the end, the two parted unhappily.