Xiao Yu Betrays the Seven Star Sword Sect

Little Yu returned to the Seven Stars Sword Sect. After much contemplation during this time, she finally made a decision.

She decided to go against Su Luo's wishes and head directly to the Heavenly Demon Sect to find him.

Truthfully, Little Yu was deeply conflicted. If she did this, Su Luo would likely be furious.

She truly didn’t want to anger him.

But if she didn’t take this step, she feared they would only see each other sporadically in the future.

Ever since Su Luo joined the Heavenly Demon Sect, they had been apart for so long, meeting only a handful of times, and each encounter was brief.

This couldn’t go on.

"I want to be with Su Luo," she thought.

Little Yu packed her belongings and went to see the Sect Master.

"Little Yu, you’ve returned. You must be tired from your travels these past few days," the Sect Master said, currently engrossed in calligraphy to cultivate his spirit.

"Sect Master, I’ve come to bid you farewell."

The Sect Master set down his brush and turned to face her. After a long pause, he sighed and said, "So the day has finally come. If I’m not mistaken, you’re going to find Su Luo, aren’t you?"

"Yes."

"Does Su Luo know about this?"

"No, he doesn’t. He forbade me from doing this."

"I thought as much. So why are you still determined to go?"

The Sect Master had considered the possibility that Little Yu might seek out Su Luo, but he hadn’t expected it to happen so soon. Moreover, Little Yu had always been obedient to Su Luo. Why was she suddenly defying him this time?

"Su Luo once said that people live for themselves. Going to find him is what I want to do."

"While I don’t know the context in which Su Luo said that to you, I’m certain he didn’t mean for you to go find him, did he?"

The Sect Master knew Su Luo well. In the past, Su Luo had chosen not to take Little Yu with him, and he wouldn’t do so now.

"Someone told me that I don’t always have to listen to Su Luo."

Who! Who had told Little Yu such a thing!

But soon, the Sect Master calmed down. After all, he himself had once said something similar, yet Little Yu had always followed Su Luo’s guidance.

This statement wasn’t the crux of the matter. It was merely a justification Little Yu had given herself to make the decision to seek out Su Luo.

"Very well, I understand. You may go."

Little Yu was taken aback. She hadn’t expected the Sect Master to let her go so easily. She had prepared herself for a lengthy discussion, though she hadn’t quite figured out what to say. Regardless, she was determined to leave.

"Don’t be surprised. Your thoughts have never been hidden. If it weren’t for Su Luo holding you back, you would have followed him long ago. However, the first time you defy him is for this matter. I don’t know whether to be happy or sad."

"Thank you, Sect Master."

"Before you go, let me say this: take care of yourself. The Seven Stars Sword Sect will always welcome you back. With Su Luo by your side, I am at ease."

"Thank you, Sect Master." Little Yu knew she was being willful this time.

The Sect Master then thought of something and asked, "By the way, how do you plan to find Su Luo?"

Huh?

How else would she find him? She would just go directly to him.

Seeing Little Yu’s expression, the Sect Master could guess her thoughts. "You’re not planning to go to the Heavenly Demon Sect and ask for directions, are you?"

Little Yu lowered her head in embarrassment. That was exactly what she had in mind.

For a moment, the Sect Master regretted his decision to let her go. Was this really okay?

"Fine, leave it to me."

"Sect Master, thank you for your care all this time."

"Alright, alright. If you keep thanking me, I might not let you leave." The Sect Master was reluctant to see her go.

Little Yu was a once-in-a-millennium genius, always sensible and dependable.

If it weren’t for Su Luo’s reliability, the Sect Master would never have allowed her to go to him.

Indeed, the Sect Master’s impression of Su Luo had changed. Su Luo was highly capable, his cultivation was impressive, and he would never let Little Yu suffer.

With Su Luo looking after her, the Sect Master could rest assured.

Little Yu descended the mountain and left the Seven Stars Sword Sect.

At the gates of the sect, Little Yu bowed deeply.

"Thank you for your care all this time."

She set off in the direction of the Heavenly Demon Sect, having already asked Yun about its approximate location.

Halfway there, Lin Xuan and a group of core disciples from the Seven Stars Sword Sect intercepted her.

"We heard you’re betraying the Seven Stars Sword Sect. We’ve come to take you back."

"I won’t go back with you," Little Yu said, drawing her sword.

"That’s not up to you."

Little Yu attacked with all her strength, knowing that if she held back even slightly, she wouldn’t be able to leave.

Lin Xuan and the others were speechless.

Did she really think they were here to capture her? If they had truly wanted to stop her, the Sect Master wouldn’t have let her leave the sect in the first place.

Lin Xuan and his companions had no choice but to play along.

"Little Yu, you’ll regret betraying the Seven Stars Sword Sect."

"The Heavenly Demon Sect is no good place. Come back."

"I don’t want to fight you. It’s not too late to turn back!"

However, no matter what they said, Little Yu remained resolute. "I’ve made up my mind to leave."

"If you’re mistreated, let us know. We’ll come for you anytime."

"Take care of yourself."

"Say hello to Su Luo for us."

Little Yu was puzzled by their sudden change in tone. "Huh? Okay."

Amid their farewells, Little Yu departed.

Xie Feiran sighed, "Su Luo’s charm is truly something."

"Honestly, if I were a woman, I might fall for him too."

"Get away from me. That’s a dangerous thought."

"Can’t you understand what I’m saying? I said *if*."

Lin Xuan laughed. "Let’s go back. We can’t let Su Luo outshine us."

......

Little Yu continued on her journey, only to find Li Siyi waiting for her up ahead.

"Are you here to stop me too?"

"Don’t joke. I’m no match for you now. How could I stop you?"

"So?"

"We’ve known each other for so long. Isn’t it natural for me to see you off?"

"It’s strange. We weren’t exactly close before."

"You said it yourself—*before*. People change."

"I suppose so. You’re actually not that bad," Little Yu said, recalling her recent interactions with Li Siyi and realizing she wasn’t as unpleasant as she had thought.

"I’ve always been decent," Li Siyi replied, then paused before continuing, "I’m surprised you’re brave enough to go find Su Luo. I thought you’d wait until you were stronger."

"That makes sense, but even if I were stronger, Su Luo wouldn’t let me go to him."

"In that case, I have nothing more to say. I wish you the best. Oh, and watch out for Yun."

"Why?"

"Aren’t you afraid she might steal Su Luo from you?"

"That’s unlikely. She seems nice." Though they hadn’t spent much time together, Little Yu found Yun agreeable.

"Only you would be fooled. I could tell right away she has ulterior motives. Getting close to Su Luo might be part of some scheme."

"Is that so?"

"Just keep an eye on her. If she’s up to no good, stop her immediately."

"Alright, I’ll be careful."

Little Yu bid farewell to Li Siyi and continued on her way.

Li Siyi returned as well. She wouldn’t go to the Heavenly Demon Sect. Unlike Little Yu, her upbringing made it impossible for her to accept joining such a place.