But reality always defied expectations.
Upon hearing these words, Zheng Wei looked at Bai Ge'er without batting an eye. His lips parted, and his cold voice spilled out, "And what does that have to do with me?"
Bai Ge'er was so infuriated by Zheng Wei's words that she felt like spitting blood. It took a great deal of effort to suppress the urge to slap him to death. "You killed the person, you have to give an explanation, right?"
Hearing Bai Ge'er say this, Shen Xiaoyan couldn't help but burst into laughter.
When she had laughed enough, she looked around and saw everyone staring at her, as if wanting to know what she was thinking.
In such a situation, Shen Xiaoyan felt no fear at all.
She raised her hand and tidied the slightly messy strands of hair at her temples, then said to Bai Ge'er, who was opposite her:
"I truly have some doubts about how you've managed to survive all these years."
Shen Xiaoyan's words were a direct slap to the face. Bai Ge'er's face was like a palette, changing colors by the moment.
After holding back for a long time, Shen Xiaoyan spoke again, "If you kill your enemy, would you still give them a satisfactory explanation?"
"Speaking of which, I really have to wonder how you've managed to live until now."
After speaking, Shen Xiaoyan suddenly turned and looked at Yi Zhixie. "And you, you're such an idiot and a fool, and they actually managed to get you into the small world? What happened to all your skills?"
Although she felt Shen Xiaoyan's move was brilliant, slapping Bai Ge'er's face soundly, Yi Zhixie still felt a burning shame under Shen Xiaoyan's questioning.
But he was also truly reflecting on what he had been thinking before. How could he have lost to such a person?
The more he thought about how unfairly he had lost, the more aggrieved Yi Zhixie felt. A wronged expression appeared on his face. "Xiaoyan, I didn't want to. I was just young and reckless back then, wasn't I? In this world, who hasn't lost to a scumbag in their youth?"
Hearing this, Shen Xiaoyan's lips curved upwards, her heart already irrepressibly excited.
Bai Ge'er's face turned as dark as ink. He never expected that after Yi Zhixie had been gone for a while, he would return as if he were a completely different person.
Not only did he not impulsively rush forward to beat him, but he even joined forces with the woman he fancied, completely humiliating him and leaving him unable to step down.
Glancing quickly at the two, Bai Ge'er sneered inwardly, thinking how well they cooperated.
It was a casual thought, but after it flashed through his mind, he pulled it back.
Cooperated well!
And it was a man and a woman!
Could it be that the relationship between these two was a little... unspeakable?
As Bai Ge'er thought this, he instinctively looked at Na Muzhong.
What he saw was Na Muzhong's cold and beautiful face. Even now, there was no expression on her face that should have been there.
Bai Ge'er took a step forward, his eyes fixed on Na Muzhong. "Muzhong, do you see? He's openly flirting with another woman right in front of you. This clearly shows he doesn't respect you. Do you still want to spend your life with such a person?"
"Muzhong, you've been gone for so many years. I've truly missed you. You can ask in the ancestral hall if I've done anything to betray you in these past 100 years. I've truly been waiting for you!"
After Bai Ge'er finished speaking, he actually wanted to continue, but at this moment, Shen Xiaoyan stood up.
"No matter what you say, the most important thing is still evidence. If you have it, feel free to continue. If not, I'll let you know my capabilities later."
Bai Ge'er's expression flickered slightly, then immediately returned to normal.
Shen Xiaoyan was stunningly beautiful. When she put on a stern face to speak, it held a unique charm in Bai Ge'er's eyes.
Unfortunately, with Na Muzhong still present, he couldn't say anything at the moment.
He didn't deny it; he had truly liked Na Muzhong before. Otherwise, he wouldn't have done what he did in such a decisive manner.
At that time, he had thought that by raising his own status, perhaps Na Muzhong would no longer like Yi Zhixie, but him instead.
Unfortunately, imagination was beautiful, but reality was not like that.
Until the very last moment, even though she knew Yi Zhixie was severely injured from behind, Na Muzhong still chose not to abandon him and go to the small world with him, choosing him instead.
After Yi Zhixie and Na Muzhong went to the small world, he had also sent people to the world they were in, wanting to cut off the roots. But perhaps he had been delayed by other matters for too long. By the time he sent people, Yi Zhixie had already found a backer. Unexpectedly, that woman Fujiwara Shifei was also there. Ulan Shan and others returned in distress, and he could only sigh that time and tide wait for no man.
At that time, he had only thought that Yi Zhixie was lucky to have encountered Fujiwara Shifei, who was out collecting spiritual herbs.
But who would have known that after half a year, Yi Zhixie would reappear before him?
And judging by the glow on his face, Yi Zhixie must have fully recovered by now.
All these things, one by one, had exceeded his expectations and caught him off guard.
Bai Ge'er's subordinates had been waiting for Bai Ge'er to speak, but seeing his stiff posture, they guessed he was deep in thought.
Having always obeyed Bai Ge'er, they were accustomed to not daring to disturb his thoughts and simply stood there waiting.
This was not the case for Shen Xiaoyan and the others.
Yi Zhixie looked up at the sky.
The sun had already set, and the western half of the sky was illuminated a fiery red.
This sunset glow was like the most brilliant fireworks in the world, welcoming his return.
It was only at this moment that Yi Zhixie truly understood the feeling of being reborn.
Yes, he was back.
He, Yi Zhixie, was back.
The Sun Hot Sect, the place that gave birth to him, nurtured him, and provided him with a shield, but also hurt him the deepest.
After a hundred years of wandering, he had finally returned.
Since he was back, would he live a mediocre life?
A slight smile played on Yi Zhixie's lips. The answer was obvious: it was impossible.
Having figured out the path he wanted to take, the smile on Yi Zhixie's face deepened.
After smiling, he resumed his serious expression and looked at Bai Ge'er, who was still in a daze, his eyes filled with undisguised ferocity.
"It's true that people can change. I never expected someone would become even better at feigning madness as they got older. Do you think you can make it as if nothing ever happened by doing this?"
Hearing this, Bai Ge'er looked at Yi Zhixie. Seeing the mockery in Yi Zhixie's eyes, a chilling killing intent emanated from Bai Ge'er's entire being.
These two were already irreconcilably at odds.
In the past, they were far apart and could not see each other, so it was understandable.
Now that they were under the same roof, it was impossible for them to coexist peacefully.
The days to come would surely be lively.
It wasn't just Yi Zhixie and Bai Ge'er who had this thought.
They didn't know that the other had changed, and they still looked at each other with their previous thoughts.
Until Yi Zhixie strode up to Bai Ge'er, raised his right hand, and fiercely and accurately slapped Bai Ge'er across the face.
Knowing that this was not the time to break ties, Yi Zhixie was wise enough to know when to stop.
After briskly slapping Bai Ge'er, Yi Zhixie was in an exceptionally good mood. Looking at Bai Ge'er's face with a red handprint, it didn't seem so ugly anymore.
Seeing the pleased and mischievous look in Yi Zhixie's eyes, Shen Xiaoyan also felt happy.
"Hey, don't you know the saying that a good dog doesn't block the way? You've been standing here all along. Are you trying to tell us that you're a pack of rabid dogs?"
Shen Xiaoyan's voice was very loud. Those who were watching the spectacle from a slight distance all heard these two sentences.