Chapter 93 — Shangguan Qianhui's Resolve

"Though Brother Tian usually acts as if he doesn't care, I know that in his heart he cares very, very much. Back then, accompanying him, I made a vow in my heart: even if it meant making an enemy of the world, I would stand with him against the world." Shangguan Qianhui's voice was soft, full of remembrance, yet firm as iron. "I know my responsibilities, and I never thought of shirking them. Five years ago I left Brother Tian, and spent five years bringing the Shangguan family back to glory — I have done my duty to the family. Power and influence mean nothing to me. If not for the Shangguan blood flowing in my veins, I would never have left Brother Tian at all. Now I have fulfilled my duty, and in my eyes there is only Brother Tian."

"How could it come to this..." Shangguan Qian was incoherent.

Shangguan Qianhui smiled faintly, her calm eyes full of remembrance. "You don't understand. For a seven-year-old girl taking refuge in a foreign land, how desperate, bleak, and cold those days were. Night after night I was too frightened to sleep. When I entered school and was bullied, I thought the world was truly awful beyond words. You cannot understand — when he suddenly appeared and drove off those bad children for me, he was as dazzling and as warm as the sun. Only by his side could I feel at ease, only then could I relax completely. Those few years were the most beautiful time of my life!"

Shangguan Qian sighed softly. He too remembered those years of living in constant dread, and then thought of the fright the young miss had suffered back then, and suddenly it no longer seemed so unacceptable to him.

"He's very silly, but you'll find that doing those very silly things with him is such a joy."

Thinking of the foolish things she had done with Tang Tang in the past, Shangguan Qianhui suddenly burst into a giggle, and the whole room seemed to brighten all at once.

"I have never doubted that my Brother Tian will become very strong — he is certain to become strong, because he possesses a truly brave heart." Shangguan Qianhui's eyes grew calm once more. "He only needs time. And before that, let me go and scout the way for him."

She suddenly smiled mischievously. "I was planning to investigate all these clues before Brother Tian arrives. Otherwise, when I see Brother Tian, I can't lie to him, and if I tell him, he'll definitely want to go. His strength isn't enough yet! So at a time like this, the mighty Qianhui must step forward. Hmph hmph — all of Brother Tian's enemies must be wiped out by Qianhui!"

Shangguan Qian knew the matter was settled. The young miss had always had a mind of her own; once she decided on something, there was no stopping her.

"Then take A-Wei and Da Zhu with you, young miss."

A-Wei and Da Zhu were the two experts of the Shangguan family second only to Shangguan Qianhui.

"They can't help," Shangguan Qianhui shook her head. "I'll go alone. Don't worry, Uncle Qian, I won't be in any danger."

"But if Young Master Ah Tian comes looking for the young miss, what should I say?" Uncle Qian asked.

"This trip will take three months at most," Shangguan Qianhui thought for a moment and said. "Have Brother Tian wait for me here. If I haven't returned in three months, take him to my study."

"The young miss's study?" Shangguan Qian was taken aback.

"Mm." Shangguan Qianhui nodded.

"I understand." Shangguan Qian said at once, "I'll go prepare the young miss's things for the journey."

"Go ahead."

In the study, only Shangguan Qianhui remained, and the light in her eyes flickered.

There were some things she had not said. The reason she was in such a hurry was that the Dust-Annihilation Rift of the Southern Cross was about to open...

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One more update to come!