Rebirth: A Woman with Frozen Hearts [English]

Next Step, Set!

(A/N: Guzheng's melody is titled 'Shining Moon', you can find it on Youtube if you want to hear it. Just type, Shining Moon Guzheng. It's really a beautiful melody~ ( ⁇ ∀` ) ⁇

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In the middle of the pavilion inside the small palace courtyard, Guzheng's melody could be heard. A woman with slender fingers and skin as white as jade played guzheng, her fingers dancing beautifully along the strings while closing her eyes. He clearly enjoyed every single note made by his finger, immersing his mind in the melody he created.

In the pavilion surrounded by ponds and moonflowers, the woman played guzheng as if she did not care about the world. However, a single figure suddenly appeared out of nowhere. A man whose face was extremely handsome, his good looks were as if he was not from the mortal world. His golden-coloured eyes looked at the woman who continued to play, still not opening her eyes.

The man just stood there, with one hand behind, his ears enjoying the melody while his eyes were enjoying the delicate face of the woman.

"I feel like I'm not inviting anyone to enjoy my game." The woman spoke while her fingers continued to dance with the strings.

Excitement flashed in the cold eyes of the man, "I invited myself." He said, not taking a single step forward.

"Oh? May I know how I can receive such an honor?" The woman asked, still playing and adding another sentence. "Again, not everyone can receive the honor of the Ghost King, the Supreme Ruler of the Demon Realm visiting them UNINVITED.., isn't that so Master Zhong Kui?"

Zhong Kui's mouth curled upwards, the excitement in his golden eyes deepening at the woman's rude remark. Especially when he said the word 'Nonvited', it somehow showed how this woman did not welcome him in this small palace. Actually it was a refreshing reaction for Zhong Kui, he saw so many beautiful women acting as if they did not care but flirtatiously sending out signals, hoping to get his attention. Zhong Kui underestimated such women, especially those who were blatantly showing their love and desire to climb into his bed.

Yet this woman before him was different, this woman really did not care about him. It made him tickle, attracting his interest. Especially the rumors about this woman.

A woman who plays with a man's heart.. Cold-hearted.. Cruel.. Snippy.. Enthrall..

Zhong Kui had heard many things, but one thing caught his interest.

Beauty is like a goddess...

She wanted to see what kind of beauty those men were talking about and see it now, Zhong Kui admitted, she had never seen a beauty like this woman had in her long life. The mark in the middle of her forehead makes this woman more holy. It was as if she was truly a goddess!

"What a beautiful melody." After a long silence drowning in his own daydream, Zhong Kui finally spoke while ignoring this woman's rude remark. "May this master know the name of the melody you're playing ?"

"The Moon Shines (Shining Moon)." The woman replied, still not opening her eyes, her fingers were still tapping the strings and the melody became a little faster.

"Why did you come here, Ghost King?" The woman asked.

The man narrowed his eyes as he shamelessly replied, "To meet you, Lady Chang'e. The owner of the Moonlight Palace."

"And why do you want to meet me, Ghost King?" The woman asked coldly. His cold tone made Zhong Kui's heart tingle and he opened his mouth to say.

"I came here to seduce you."

The woman's fingers stopped suddenly and she slowly opened her eyes. Those eyes were extremely cold, there was no visible emotion in those black jade-like eyes and a cruel smile appeared on her beautiful face as she opened her sweet-looking little mouth,

"Then you're seducing death now."

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"Sir." Zhu Que's voice could be heard from outside the door.

"Yes?" Ming Yue replied as she stood up from the bed.

"Lin Zhao sent me a message to ask if Master would have breakfast with the family or not" Zhu Que said.

The four animals had already mastered 'The Way Of Smartphone'. It made Ming Yue surprised at how well they learned and adapted to the modern era. Now they can even text and call. Lin Zhao and Lin Shao even created a WeChat group called 'The Family of Heaven Realm'. Ming Yue had black streaks over her head when she heard that. The name sounds cliche to him.

"Tell him I'll have breakfast with the family" Ming Yue replied.

"Yes sir." Zhu Que said and left.

Ming Yue recalled the twins conversation with their parents about becoming a cultivator. Eventually their parents relented and their decision was approved by Grandpa Wu. At first Ming Yue had prepared herself for the humiliation and ridicule of the Wu family when the twins stubbornly said that they still wanted to become cultivators. Because, if they did not meet him then they would not know some of the mysteries of the world.

However .. They did not persecute Ming Yue nor did their eyes show any contempt or blasphemy. Even when Ming Yue apologized, they did not accept it and said there was nothing to forgive. Even Grandpa Wu said it was a blessing from the sky that they were destined to meet him. In that case Ming Yue agreed inwardly, this was truly a blessing from the heavens to meet the Wu family.

Ming Yue left Tianshang De Kongjian and returned to her room. After refreshing himself, Ming Yue headed to the dining room. His family was already there, he greeted them with a smile and breakfast began.

"Yue'er, do you have any plans today?" Fan Mei asked.

"Yes, Mom. I have to visit somewhere." Ming Yue said and glanced at the twins understandingly. The twins understood and began to change the subject.

"Sir Yue, can we go to Tianshang De Kongjian to train today?" Lin Shao asked. "I and Lin Zhao wanted to start training early."

Lin Zhao nodded, "Yes, I want to start training immediately."

"Don't be too hasty in training." Grandpa Wu warned the twins, "Every step makes footprints." [1]

"Yes, Grandpa." The twins answered in unison.

Ming Yue smiled seeing how her family interacted with each other. The word sent warmth to Ming Yue's heart. He has a family now. His smile faded slightly as his mind drifted to the Red Tiger Gang. In order to protect his family, Ming Yue had to resolve Uncle Chu's matter as soon as possible. He needed to visit their territory and meet the Big Boss of the gang.

Today .. will be the day he solves the problem..

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[**1]. Each step makes a trail: Work steadily and make solid progress slowly and surely