324: reconciliation

Watching Mu Changan like this, Nan Qingyue became even more curious.

"Qingyue, would you like a cup?" Mu Changan pushed one of the cups of tea toward Nan Qingyue.

Afterward, Mu Changan reached out, appearing very respectful.

Upon seeing this, Nan Qingyue smiled slightly, took a deep breath, and then shook her head. "No need, you should just speak directly."

Nan Qingyue did not dawdle; her face was grim.

Nie Mingjue stepped forward, unceremoniously picked up a cup of tea, tilted his head back, and drained it in one gulp.

"Honestly, I really was thirsty." Nie Mingjue smiled slightly, reached out to pick up the tea, and poured himself another cup.

"Alright, Nie Mingjue, step aside. Senior, you should speak; I am truly curious about what exactly happened between you two." Nan Qingyue looked up at Mu Changan.

In truth, Nan Qingyue was extremely curious about what had occurred between Mu Changan and Nie Mingjue.

Nie Mingjue had originally intended to fight Mu Changan to the death, yet this was the scene that unfolded in the end. It really was quite strange!

"This story begins an hour ago." Mu Changan nodded slightly.

A flood of memories flashed through Mu Changan's mind as he slowly recounted these events.

One hour ago.

Mu Changan had already recognized that Nie Mingjue was of the Nie family.

However, at the beginning, Nie Mingjue did not believe that Mu Changan was an old acquaintance of Baiyi Luo, and had even assumed that Mu Changan was lying.

It was not until Mu Changan produced the jade pendant—an heirloom of the Nie family that had gone missing after being passed to Baiyi Luo years ago—that things changed.

Yet, this jade pendant had ended up in Mu Changan's hands.

Baiyi Luo would never give such an important item to anyone else unless that person was very important!

Of course, there was another possibility: that Mu Changan had snatched it from Baiyi Luo. However, that was unlikely, as Baiyi Luo's strength was not to be underestimated.

Mu Changan might not be a match for Baiyi Luo, and stealing the jade pendant from her would be quite difficult.

"Are you truly my aunt's friend?" Nie Mingjue lowered his head, lost in thought for a long time.

After a long while, Nie Mingjue finally reached a decision. He nodded slightly, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

It was at this very moment.

Nie Mingjue made his choice: he would trust Mu Changan this once.

"Senior, I was reckless before! I am truly sorry!" Nie Mingjue reacted quickly; he dropped his Sword to the ground, then cupped his hands in a respectful salute.

Seeing this, Mu Changan quickly stepped forward and helped Nie Mingjue up.

Just a moment ago, had Mu Changan not reacted quickly, his Sword would have killed Nie Mingjue.

"It is all my fault; I nearly killed you just now!" Mu Changan felt some regret, but he was also relieved that he hadn't actually struck.

Clang.

With a crisp sound, the Sword in Mu Changan's hand dropped to the ground.

In truth, Mu Changan was very happy and excited; he had finally found someone from the Nie family!

After the Nie family incident all those years ago, Mu Changan had assumed everyone from the Nie family was dead. To his surprise, he had encountered Nie Mingjue again twenty years later!

"Senior!" Nie Mingjue's eyes grew moist. This was the first time he had met a friend of his own, and furthermore, a friend of the Nie Family.

"Alright, alright, child, let's not speak of these sad matters anymore." Mu Changan sighed deeply. In truth, finding this member of the Nie Family had not been easy.

It was truly a coincidence; twenty years had already passed.

Mu Changan had already given up, yet at this moment, he had found this glimmer of hope!

"Senior, did you really intend to kill me just now?" Nie Mingjue asked curiously, twisting his wrist to sheath his Sword.

"I wanted to know the whereabouts of Baiyi Luo, but you wouldn't say, nor would you take me to find Young Master Li. I had no choice but to do that. Besides, I gave you a chance!" Mu Changan looked helpless.

"Tell me, what is your relationship with that Young Master Li? Why are you protecting him so fiercely?" Mu Changan asked with curiosity, looking up at Nie Mingjue.

It was at this very moment.

Nie Mingjue fell silent, recalling some things.

"Actually, Senior, Young Master Li is my mentor. He has shown me great kindness, so I cannot just give up. No matter what happens, I will not abandon Young Master Li!" Nie Mingjue looked up, a cold glint flashing in his bright eyes.

"Also, Senior, I know you want to know the whereabouts of my aunt. When Young Master Li wakes up, he will surely tell me. There is no need for you to resort to killing."

"Young Master Li has been kind to me; I do not wish for you to harm him."

Nie Mingjue looked at Mu Changan with a serious expression; judging by his demeanor, he was not lying.

However, after hearing these words, Mu Changan fell silent.

After a long while, Mu Changan nodded slightly; he had made his choice.

"Very well, I will listen to whatever you say. If you do not want me to touch Young Master Li, then I will not. You can rest assured." Mu Changan smiled slightly.

"Do you promise to keep your word?" Nie Mingjue was still a bit apprehensive. He looked up, a glimmer of light flashing in his bright eyes.

"Of course, I have never broken my word." Mu Changan nodded.

"Very well, if that is the case, then I will take you to see Young Master Li! It just so happens that I also want to know the whereabouts of my aunt." Nie Mingjue smiled slightly.

Baiyi Luo had been missing for twenty years, ever since the Nie family perished.

Baiyi Luo had never appeared; of course, there was nothing that could be done about that.

Because of this, Nie Mingjue's heart ached. He also wanted to have a good talk with his aunt, even if she could no longer hear him.

"Alright, kid, are you going or not? Stop dawdling; I don't want to keep waiting for you." Mu Changan was becoming impatient.

"Senior, don't be anxious, I'm coming!" Nie Mingjue quickly stood up, smiled slightly, and appeared calm.

After Nie Mingjue and Mu Changan had opened up to each other, Nie Mingjue no longer felt as much vigilance or wariness toward Mu Changan.

To be precise, Nie Mingjue had already begun to treat Mu Changan as one of his own.

"Senior, can you tell me what kind of person my aunt is?" Nie Mingjue turned back and asked curiously.

"Your aunt? She was the number one beauty in the world. Back then, the people chasing after your aunt stretched across the Twelve Prefectures." Mu Changan smiled slightly.

"Is that so? Then my aunt must be very beautiful!" Nie Mingjue immediately became interested.

"That she was..."