[GL]Whose Wife Is Always Acting Pitiful? Oh, It Turns Out It’s Mine 125

Chapter 125: Heart-to-Heart at Night

After washing up, the two extinguished the candles and snuggled together to chat.

Since Xue Mu married Dugu Yuan’an, so many things had happened in these three months. Now lying quietly on the bed and thinking carefully, an indescribable melancholy quietly spread in her heart with the silence of the late night.

When she bowed to Heaven and Earth with Dugu Yuan’an, the red candles burning high, with Heaven and Earth as witnesses, the two promised to grow old together in harmony. How could she have expected that the subsequent events would completely disrupt her original life? Married for only three months, she had experienced the pain of separation and death. It still burned her heart like a raging fire. Although the Raging Tide Poison was dissolved, could this pain be dissolved?

“Yuan’er, the human heart in this world is too complex.” Xue Mu kissed Dugu Yuan’an’s forehead lovingly and murmured, “The Jianghu is even more turbulent, and behind the wind and clouds are endless calculations and suspicions. Friendship and righteousness are as fragile as withered leaves in autumn, blown away by a gust of wind, never to be found again.”

“Everyone wears a mask, harboring ulterior motives. Some wear masks on their faces, some wear masks on the faces in their hearts. And the faces in their hearts are many, so there are many masks to cover those faces.” She whispered, “Allies may be temporary, enemies may become friends in an instant—in the end, it’s all for their own interests.”

She hugged Dugu Yuan’an tighter. Looking at Dugu Yuan’an’s slightly thoughtful face, a wave of warmth suddenly surged in her heart. “Yuan’er, after the Discourse on the Dao Conference ends, let’s stay in Jiangnan for a while longer, see the scenery, and also look for clues.”

Dugu Yuan’an said gently, “Okay. However, I thought you would want to go to the Western Regions.”

“The Western Regions… When we return to the Central Plains, if we can meet Big Brother Wu Qing, I’ll beg him to take us there. At least I want to see Dharma King Lie Sheng’s grave.” Xue Mu said, “Of course, even if he is unwilling, he can point out the location of the ‘Peace Can Last Forever Sect,’ and I’ll find it myself.”

Dugu Yuan’an lowered her eyes and gave a soft “Mm.”

“Yuan’er, do you think I’m too incompetent?” Xue Mu sighed.

Dugu Yuan’an shook her head and said, “You fool, how could I think you are incompetent? Clearly, I am the one without the ability to find the murderer who exterminated my family. Even if your master committed suicide, it had nothing to do with me. I didn’t even know she was one of the murderers. Mu Ruo is smarter than me, recognizing your master.”

Hearing her words, Xue Mu suddenly had a flash of insight and shouted, “I know!”

Dugu Yuan’an was stunned and asked her, “What do you know?”

“Mu Ruo!” Xue Mu’s eyes suddenly brightened. “Mu Ruo definitely recognized my master’s palm technique! Didn’t she witness the fight between Wu Qing and the disciples of the Blue Wind Mountain Sect with her own eyes? Later, Yu Qingdong injured Xue Wuluo, and the ‘Life Lost in the Yellow Springs Claw’ was countered by my master’s ‘Absolute Killing Palm.’ I originally thought Mu Ruo changed her expression because she saw this fierce fight and Xue Wuluo’s injury. At that time, I didn’t know she actually knew martial arts—”

“Before she went into hiding, she definitely saw your master kill the members of the Yu Clan of Jin Mountain with the ‘Absolute Killing Palm’.” Dugu Yuan’an continued.

Xue Mu’s originally joyful expression changed suddenly. She shut her mouth resentfully and was silent for a long time before saying, “Yes, Mu Ruo must have remembered that palm move, remembered it from childhood to adulthood. Suddenly discovering that the person who could use this palm move had actually stayed by her side for a long time… However, my master never recognized her. I wonder if…”

“Mu Ruo looks very much like my Eldest Aunt. My Eldest Aunt had a simple family background, so your master must not have seen her,” Dugu Yuan’an said. “It’s not surprising she didn’t recognize her.”

Xue Mu murmured, “Yes, yes. My master couldn’t recognize Mu Ruo, but she definitely could recognize you. But you didn’t come out usually, and she couldn’t find a chance to see you…” She remembered the person in black who appeared at the rockery in the garden of the Dugu Manor. Presumably, it was Mu Ruo secretly meeting and contacting Madam Dugu. “Only after I married you did she find a chance to learn more about you through me.”

Dugu Yuan’an’s toes gently hooked her calf. Xue Mu was still pondering. Feeling Dugu Yuan’an’s touch, she asked blankly, “What’s wrong?”

Dugu Yuan’an blew hot breath into her ear, murmuring low, “Want to touch you.”

“What’s there to touch on my legs?” Xue Mu didn’t mind, thinking about the details before and after Xue Duanhun’s accident, thinking about the words Sect Leader Qi Qing confided to her, thinking about the almost indistinguishable faces of Xue Wuluo and Han Yan, and finally focusing her thoughts on the fight on the martial arts competition stage during the day.

Her thoughts circled around. Then she heard Dugu Yuan’an ask, “The sword technique you used when competing with Yunuo during the day, you never used it in front of me before.”

“Ah, are you talking about that?” Xue Mu smiled. “Didn’t I say it? It’s the family sword technique of my Xue Clan of Jing Mountain, called ‘Ghostly Flame Nether Flower Sword.’ Both male and female heirs can practice this sword technique. I memorized the sword mantra by heart long ago, reciting it fluently backwards. Without using internal energy to practice the sword moves. Later, after the Fire Poison was alleviated, I secretly practiced the family sword technique for a while. Every time I used the sword, I was blessed with inspiration. Within two hours, I had practiced the sword technique very well!”

“I saw that when you made a move, the sword style was weird and unpredictable, often beyond people’s expectations, not following common sense, yet flowing like moving clouds and flowing water, making it impossible to guard against.” Dugu Yuan’an said.

“The ‘Ghostly Flame Nether Flower Sword’ takes the word ‘Ghostly’ (weird/deceitful) as its soul, emphasizing unpredictability. Suppose I am about to stab the opponent with my sword, but suddenly turn the sword edge and slash from an unexpected angle. It’s easy to confuse the opponent’s mind, making them unable to react in time and revealing a flaw. This sword technique also emphasizes the word ‘Nether’ (hidden/dark). The sword intent is deeply hidden. Once a move is made, it takes people’s lives silently like a ghost. If the opponent is not careful… humph humph, then kneel and beg for mercy!”

“When I competed with Yunuo on the stage, I deliberately provoked her several times and deliberately showed weakness several times, luring her to attack me. Actually, even I didn’t know which direction the sword edge would come from. Coupled with my internal force combining fierce Yang energy injected into the sword, Yunuo couldn’t handle me, daring not touch my sword body with her skin—Sigh, pity, pity! In the end, I was still swept down by her ‘Cloud-Breaking Kick’!” Speaking of this, Xue Mu sighed heavily.

Dugu Yuan’an clapped her hands gently and said, “When we have time later, let’s spar.”

“What should I do then?” Xue Mu was amused by her, proud of her family sword technique. “I can’t beat you, so I can only hack and slash wildly with all my might. You have to show mercy under your sword, otherwise I’ll be beaten by you until I cover my butt and beg for mercy!” As soon as she finished speaking, her butt was slapped once. She blushed instantly with shame. “What are you doing?”

Dugu Yuan’an smiled. “Asking you to beg me for mercy.”

Xue Mu shouted, “Alright! You ‘Bad Heart Madam’ really don’t want to be good, teasing me every time!”

The two exchanged a few palm moves on the bed. Finally, Dugu Yuan’an sealed Xue Mu’s acupoints and slept holding her.