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After being by Ouyang Zixin's side for five years, Liu Ying was seeing such a cold and ruthless expression for the first time. Shocked, she knelt down with a thud and crawled to Ouyang Zixin's side, ready to bow her head in apology. However, just as her forehead was about to touch the ground, she realized that Ouyang Zixin had her toe pressed against her forehead.
The meaning was clear: Ouyang Zixin did not want Liu Ying to bow.
"I never expected that you would still make such a foolish mistake at this point. I do not need a maid like you by my side; you may leave," Ouyang Zixin said clearly, word by word. Liu Ying understood perfectly but could not believe it.
At that moment, Liu Lvy also widened her eyes in disbelief at the scene before her, forgetting to step forward to plead for her good friend.
"Girl..." Rong Yi did not expect things to turn out this way and thought about pleading for Liu Ying. But Ouyang Zixin completely ignored them, not even glancing at the three people in the room, and walked away without looking back.
"Miss... wuwu..." Liu Ying wanted to beg for mercy, but Ouyang Zixin clearly would not give her another chance. In a moment of impulse, she had forgotten her identity as a maid and dared not speak further.
Seeing Liu Ying crying heart-wrenchingly, Liu Lvy also reddened her eyes and squatted beside her, holding her tightly and crying together.
Rong Yi, witnessing this, did not know how to comfort them. With a sigh, he lifted his foot to chase after Ouyang Zixin, leaving behind two pitiful maids in tears.
When Ouyang Zixin returned to her room, she saw that breakfast had already been set on the table. It must have been prepared by Liu Ying early in the morning. If she hadn't rushed off to find Rong Yi, she would have been having breakfast right now.
Since she would be taking a medicinal bath soon, it wouldn't do to be on an empty stomach. Since it was already prepared, she might as well eat. So she walked straight to the dining table, showing no signs of having just lost her temper.
Just as Ouyang Zixin was eating a bun in one hand and sipping Lotus Soup with the other, Rong Yi walked in. Normally, she would have had Liu Ying and Liu Lvy dine with her; today she was alone, and there was no way she could finish all the breakfast on the table. Seeing Rong Yi, she invited him to join her.
"This breakfast..." Rong Yi picked up a bun and immediately recognized it as something made by Liu Ying. He was surprised that this Girl was still willing to eat.
"Yes, Liu Ying's buns are just to my taste, and this Lotus Soup, made by Liu Lvy, is quite sweet," Ouyang Zixin said casually.
"If I were to live my life under protection forever, then those around me wouldn’t need to be particularly vigilant. However..." starting cultivation meant that she would eventually have to venture out into the world; the people around her were becoming increasingly lax, which was not a good sign.
"I used to be too lenient with them. I wonder if it's still too late to change now?" Ouyang Zixin said thoughtfully, almost to herself, but her gaze shifted from the breakfast to Rong Yi.
What kind of person is Rong Yi? It was clear that Ouyang Zixin had a purpose in mind. Initially, she felt pity for Liu Ying, but now it seemed that Ouyang Zixin was quite good to those around her.
"Since you care, I will arrange it. You just need to rest easy," Rong Yi said, looking at Ouyang Zixin as if he could see right through her.
Having long been accustomed to Rong Yi's penetrating gaze, Ouyang Zixin met his eyes calmly and replied, "Uncle, I know you have your ways, but I still want to see their own choices. I don't want to force them."
Ultimately, Ouyang Zixin was soft-hearted. Rong Yi already knew this was her way of protecting herself, but it was still too gentle. The will of the Master must be followed by subordinates; they had no power of choice.
Rong Yi shook his head, about to refute Ouyang Zixin's words and make her understand what true authority meant. The methods of those in power were never related to kindness or leniency.
"I just don't want to become someone I don't recognize again."
"I just want to be myself. Is that not allowed?"
"Why do you all insist that I choose? I don't want to choose... Do you understand?"
"You all know, you all know, which is why you've been protecting me. But I can feel that behind this choice, you have your own helplessness. I know you don't want me to bear too much, so you've kept it from me. I know everything... So... that's why I can't be selfish..."
Suddenly, the words of despair and sadness from a few days ago echoed in her mind. Rong Yi realized that this girl wanted to give those around her a chance—a chance to say no.
Seeing that Rong Yi wanted to speak but hesitated, looking deeply into her eyes, Ouyang Zixin understood that he grasped her meaning.
"Do not impose on others what you do not desire for yourself." She smiled at Rong Yi and obediently handed him a bun while personally serving him a bowl of Lotus Soup.
The two then quietly ate their meal without further conversation.
In the end, Rong Yi handed Ouyang Zixin a pill glowing with a faint blue light and instructed her to take it after a cup of tea and then come find him in the pharmacy.
Rong Yi went off to arrange for two maidservants, leaving Ouyang Zixin unconcerned. She hoped that the two of them could choose the paths they desired, as a gesture of gratitude for their years of care towards her as their master.
After that, Ouyang Zixin no longer thought much about it. She took the pills given by Rong Yi on time, changed into a set of comfortable clothes, and walked towards the pharmacy.
The morning sun was never too scorching; its rays were hazy and diffused. At this moment, it cast a warm and gentle glow on Ouyang Zixin, and combined with her firm and composed stride, she exuded an air of elegance. The confidence radiating from her made her beauty truly astonishing.
The pharmacy was not far away, and Ouyang Zixin arrived quickly. Not seeing Liu Ying and Liu Lu, she did not ask further, trusting that Rong Yi's arrangements would be correct.
"Girl, are you ready?" At this moment, Rong Yi's tone was very serious. He was enveloped in a long dark robe with golden edges, his expression unusually heavy.
Nodding, Ouyang Zixin removed her outer garment, revealing only a white inner garment. The autumn weather had turned slightly chilly, causing her to shiver involuntarily.
Was she afraid? Of course she was. Rong Yi had said that this medicinal bath would cause her intense pain as it would completely restructure her body and internal meridians. After thirty-six cycles, she would be able to integrate the Mysterious Energy that had been floating outside her body into herself, clearing her meridians for future cultivation.
Thirty-six cycles...
"Let's begin." Ouyang Zixin closed her eyes and gritted her teeth. Since she had made the decision, there was no need to avoid it.
Embrace death to seek life.
Ouyang Zixin regained her calmness and walked slowly to the side of the Medicine Barrel. In the past, Liu Ying and Liu Lu had always assisted her, but today she was alone.
Even so, she resolutely declined Rong Yi's help and climbed into the Medicine Barrel with great effort by herself.
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