The Clan Master Can’t possibly Be A Mortal

Chapter 1340: Chapter 1340: You’ve Come at Just the Right Time

The surrounding void was completely frozen.

Even Yi Feichen, a high-level Void Break Realm expert, found himself immobilized, unable to move an inch. Only his eyes could dart about, focusing on the center of the courtyard.

There stood a handsome young man clad in white, gripping an icy longsword, exuding an endless cold aura that chilled the void itself.

"Yun Jie, save me!"

Baixue Ding’s eyes lit up as she saw him appear, as if a forgiving ray of sunlight had pierced the biting chill of winter, reigniting hope in her heart.

"A... Demi Immortal!"

Yi Feichen’s pupils contracted sharply upon seeing Huo Yunjie and sensing his overwhelming presence. He couldn’t help but tremble uncontrollably.

A Demi Immortal!

In this city, such a person was already considered one of the most powerful. Faced with such strength, he stood no chance of resistance.

"You dare touch my woman? Are you courting death?"

Huo Yunjie leveled a cold gaze at Yi Feichen.

Ever since drinking the Seven-Colored Enlightenment Tea, he had secluded himself in a mountain cavern for cultivation. Yet, his mind was constantly invaded by visions of Lin Yuyan and Baixue Ding, gradually unsettling his heart.

Still, he had resisted going outside.

He simply stayed holed up in his cavern abode.

Until today, he sensed Baixue Ding’s peril and swiftly emerged, arriving at the scene.

"Are you alright?"

Huo Yunjie extended a hand toward Baixue Ding and, with a motion across space, drew her to his side, dissipating the restraints within her body and restoring her freedom of movement.

"I’m fine."

Baixue Ding shyly lowered her head.

Moments ago, she had distinctly heard Huo Yunjie utter the words, "my woman," stirring a warm, indescribable sensation in her heart.

"Good, as long as you’re alright."

The fury burning within Huo Yunjie slowly subsided. He realized that, in his urgency, he had referred to Baixue Ding as "my woman," a statement that brought a faint redness to his face.

To mask his awkwardness, he immediately turned to Yi Feichen, his expression icy and resolute, and asked:

"How do you want to die?"

"I... I don’t want to die! Spare me! I invited Madam here only to offer her a free bath and gift her a brand-new Noble Consort’s Attire."

Yi Feichen hurriedly defended himself.

"Is that so?" Huo Yunjie’s tone remained frigid.

"Absolutely... ah!"

Before Yi Feichen could finish speaking, Huo Yunjie swung his sword, slicing the man cleanly in two.

"Do you think I would believe you?"

Huo Yunjie sheathed his sword, claimed Yi Feichen’s storage ring, gathered all valuables nearby, and incinerated the man’s body.

"Let’s go!"

Huo Yunjie grasped Baixue Ding’s hand and led her into the manor’s backyard, where they seated themselves together within the pavilion.

At this moment.

No one came to disturb them.

Staring at Huo Yunjie beside her, Baixue Ding finally summoned her courage and loudly asked, "Yun Jie, you like me, don’t you?"

"I..."

Huo Yunjie hesitated to respond.

For once, he faltered.

"Stop denying it. I already heard your words earlier. You said I’m your woman."

With that, Baixue Ding bit her lip tightly.

"I..."

Huo Yunjie opened his mouth but couldn’t manage a single retort, remaining silent.

Baixue Ding pressed her advantage:

"Yun Jie!"

"I know you’ve always liked me."

"Isn’t that right?"

"You don’t need to answer! I don’t want to hear it! Even if you don’t say it, I already know you like me."

"Over the years, we’ve gone through so much together."

"Training together."

"Growing together."

"Traveling together, eating snacks on Changqiao Street, sharing countless moments, all of which I’ll never forget."

"I know you have feelings for me."

"And truthfully, I feel the same for you."

"But I understand—you’ve been cultivating the Ruthless Sword Intent, trying to embrace indifference and seal yourself off from emotional connection."

"However, doing so will only trap yourself on a secluded island, completely severing all ties to the outside world."

"The Ruthless Sword isn’t about being unfeeling yourself."

"If that’s the path you follow, you’ll merely be enslaved by Sword Dao instead of truly mastering it."

"Ruthlessness, when taken to its ultimate conclusion, leads to compassion."

"Humans are emotional beings. Sword Dao is devoid of emotion, but you should wield your sword with a compassionate hand to fully master Ruthless Sword Intent."

Baixue Ding’s words flowed like a stream.

Each line profoundly struck Huo Yunjie’s heart.

"Ruthlessness, when taken to its ultimate conclusion, leads to compassion?"

Huo Yunjie murmured softly to himself.

In the next instant.

His mind buzzed. Many of the issues that had long troubled him suddenly unraveled, revealing the deeper truth of the Ruthless Sword Dao.

"I truly have feelings for both Baixue and Yuyan."

"I’ve cared for them in the past, and I still do now."

"But for so long, I’ve suppressed myself, hoping to pursue a completely ruthless route in Sword Dao."

"Today, I finally understand that the so-called Ruthless Sword exists to protect those I hold dear!"

"The final page of the Nameless Sword Manual teaches not rejection of humanity, but defending one’s loved ones through the sword’s name!"

Huo Yunjie experienced a profound awakening.

"Baixue, I’ve caused you pain."

Huo Yunjie turned abruptly, placing a hand on Baixue Ding’s shoulder with an apologetic look.

"I’m fine! As long as you’ve finally come around, I think every grievance I suffered was worth it." Baixue Ding leaned into Huo Yunjie’s embrace, her face radiant with happiness.

"Baixue!"

Huo Yunjie’s hands slowly descended, gently encircling Baixue Ding, savoring her warmth and softness.

Not far away.

A slender figure slowly descended.

The newcomer was Lin Yuyan.

When Huo Yunjie sensed Baixue Ding’s danger earlier, he rushed out of his cavern without a word, catching Lin Yuyan’s attention.

She had followed him.

Until now, when she finally arrived, witnessing Huo Yunjie holding Baixue Ding in his arms.

"This!"

Lin Yuyan’s heart quaked.

Could it be that Huo Yunjie had been with Baixue Ding all along, merely hiding their relationship from her?

These thoughts struck Lin Yuyan, causing her to stumble backward several steps. Her pretty face was etched with panic.

"Yuyan, why are you here?"

Baixue Ding noticed Lin Yuyan’s presence and called out, her expression filled with happiness.

"Yuyan!"

Huo Yunjie looked at her, flashing a smile.

This expression only deepened Lin Yuyan’s pain, making her lower her head and bite her lip. After a long pause, she finally spoke: "Perhaps I came at the wrong time."

Having said that, she began to leave.

"No! You came at just the right moment!"

Huo Yunjie’s voice rang out, filled with warmth and resolve, causing Lin Yuyan to halt in her tracks and turn back hesitantly.

There he stood, holding Baixue Ding with one arm and extending the other as if inviting her.

"I care about you, Yuyan."

"And Baixue, too."

"I care for both of you."

"I hope you can both stay with me."

"So, come here!"

Huo Yunjie gestured firmly.

Lin Yuyan froze in disbelief.

She never expected such words to emerge from Huo Yunjie’s mouth; the revelation surprised her deeply.

To her, Huo Yunjie had always been dense and emotionally closed off, but today, he had finally opened up.

This was fantastic!

"Yun Jie, do you know how long I’ve waited for this day?" Lin Yuyan exclaimed as she rushed into his arms.

Within the pavilion.

Huo Yunjie embraced Lin Yuyan and Baixue Ding on either side, smiling as he declared:

"I was foolish before, but today, I’ve finally come to understand—the so-called Ruthless Sword is only ruthless to enemies and not to those we cherish."

"From this day forward, I will wield my Ruthless Sword to protect you both and everyone I hold dear!"

"Sword Intent is ruthless, but humanity is compassionate."

Huo Yunjie had fully grasped enlightenment.

His gaze became ever more luminous.