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Zhang Ruochin walked to a stone table in the courtyard. He brushed his sleeves, and a gust of air surged out, scattering the dust from the surface of two stone stools.

He sat down on one of the stone benches, and said slowly, “We’ve been together for almost three years now. If I couldn't recognize you, that would be strange.”

Zhang Ruochin lightly sniffed his nose and said, “In the air, there seems to be your scent. Aren't you deliberately trying to be recognized by me”

After a long silence, Duanmu Xingling broke the quiet, raising her pretty face and saying, “You already know my identity”

Zhang Ruchen smiled and said, "It's just some speculation, I can't be completely sure yet."

"Since you're smiling, I feel much lighter. You said you guessed it right Tell me, was it correct"

Zhang Ruochin stared into Dumuk Xingling's eyes and said, "You are the holy maiden of the Baiyue Demon Sect. Those people who appeared in Tongming River were not warriors from the Dumuk family, but disciples of the Demon Sect."

Du Mu Xing Ling's smile froze, she let out a sigh, her brows furrowed slightly, showing a few traces of struggle. Finally, she said: "You guessed it."

Zhang Ruchen said, "Why"

Du Mu Xing Ling Dao: "Are you asking why I disguised myself and entered the Wushi Academy Then can you answer me a question first, how did you guess my identity"

Zhang Ruochin extended three fingers and said, "Three points."

"First, your talent is too high, even surpassing the inheritors of the Saintly Gate lineage by a significant margin. It's very difficult for a semi-saint family to cultivate someone like you, a prodigy. If I'm not mistaken, during the Holy Academy assessment, you didn't use your full power at all."

"Your talent is surely higher, isn't it" Duanmu Xingling revealed two rows of pearly white teeth and smiled.

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Zhang Ruochin said, "There is indeed a huge secret hidden in my heart, but I can't tell you about it now. It is precisely because of that secret that I have achieved what I have today."

Du Mu Xing Ling Dao: "Then what's the second point"

Zhang Ruchen said: "The Holy Maiden of the Demon Cult once appeared at Tianmo Ridge. How could a great figure like her appear at Tianmo Ridge"

"Empyrean One is also present in the Heavenly Demon Ridge, isn't he" Duanmu Xingling smiled.

Zhang Ruochin said: "The Emperor went to the Heavenly Demon Ridge for the Dragon Relic, but what did the Holy Maiden of the Devil Cult go there for Besides, the Emperor didn't save me, but the Holy Maiden of the Devil Cult did. I am not familiar with the Holy Maiden of the Devil Cult, why would she save me"

" < Duanmu Xingling seemed a bit downcast, and said, "So you knew all along."

"

In the capital city of King Yunwu, Zhang Ruochin was hunted down by several high-ranking black market experts. At that time, it was Duanmu Xingling who, as the Saintess of the Demon Sect, helped him repel the black market masters.

Zhang Ruochen continued, "There's a third point. During the incident at Tong Ming River where the Dragon Relic was seized, the Duanmu clan gathered hundreds of Earthly Extremity Great Accomplished martial artists in an extremely short amount of time."

Even the dominant forces of Tianmo Ridge, Yun Tai Zongfu and Taicheng Palace, couldn't accomplish what the Duanmu family managed to do. That's when I began to doubt you.

"Combining these three points, it wouldn't be difficult to guess your identity."

Du Mu Xing Ling Dao: "Now that you know my identity, what do you plan to do next"

Zhang Ruichen smiled and said, "You have to answer my question first."

"When I entered the Wushi Academy, it was naturally the teachings' intention. They want me to work hard and cultivate, striving to become a high-ranking member of the Wushi Qianzhuang."

"Is that all" Zhang Ruochin was a little unconvinced.

"Of course."

Endmu Xingling folded her arms and said very seriously.

Zhang Ruochen didn't continue asking, but advised instead: "Senior Sister Duanmu, what you are doing is very dangerous. If the strong people from the Holy Court discover your identity, the consequences will be dire. You should know that every year, all the undercover agents of the black market and demon sects who are exposed meet a tragic end."

She stared at Zhang Ruochu and continued, "Now that you know my identity, will you report it to the elders of the Holy Court"

Zhang Ruchen stood up and said, "Of course not."

If Zhang Ruochin reported Du Mu Xingling's identity to the Holy Academy, it would certainly be a great achievement and he could receive many rewards.

But he wouldn't do that.

Zhang Ruochin joined Wushi Academy merely to find a slightly better cultivation environment for himself, aiding his growth. It also offered him protection in case of danger.

< it's totally unnecessary, to betray your friends.

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In Zhang Ruochin's heart, there is only one enemy, and that is the Empress Chi Yao.

Regardless of whether they are ordinary people, black market martial artists, or members of a demon cult, as long as their personalities mesh well and they can help and support each other, why can't they be friends

Hearing Zhang Ruichen's affirmative answer, Duanmu Xingling's eyelashes trembled, and tears involuntarily flowed from her eyes. She directly walked behind Zhang Ruichen, spread out a pair of snow-white lotus arms, and hugged Zhang Ruichen.

Zhang Ruochin could clearly feel a soft and delicate body pressed against his back, as if two bouncy balls were also tightly pressing against him, carrying an alluring warmth with a seductive scent.

For years, during her time undercover at Wushi Academy, Duanmu Xingling had been under immense pressure. She walked on eggshells, carefully concealing herself and keeping her true identity a secret, never daring to tell anyone the truth.

Although they seem optimistic on the surface, the Star Spirits of Endymion are actually filled with fear.

Now, she finally dared to reveal her identity to Zhang Ruichen and share it with him. And Zhang Ruichen was also willing to share it with her.

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