Xie Yudie cast a doting glance at her younger sister and said softly, "After you go back, calm your heart and focus on your cultivation. Be more dedicated, and don't be so half-hearted. If you want freedom, if you want to control your own future, then... you must become strong yourself!"
Xie Yurou looked up, clearly moved. She glanced at her sister and, instead of arguing, said in a low voice, "I understand, Sister."
Only then did Xie Yudie's expression brighten. A smile touched her lips as she skillfully concealed the trace of sorrow deep within her eyes.
But in truth, as the younger sister, how could Xie Yurou not understand the meaning behind her words?
Back then, as a Celestial Splendor Noble Lady, Xie Yudie's strength was not to be underestimated. But during her youth, she was too playful for a few years and neglected her cultivation. She ranked low in the annual competition and, as a result, lost the sect's protection, becoming a mere tool for a marriage alliance.
