Qi Xiaoyu hurriedly scolded, but Chu Tianji merely shook his head slightly and calmly grasped the sword hilt.

In an instant, the runes on the long sword began to wildly contort, and a vast and boundless dark power erupted from the sword.

"Return!" Chu Tianji bellowed angrily. On his body, no fluctuations were visible, but the runes on the sword suddenly behaved. They all retracted into the long sword directly. Then, everything returned to calm.

"So, it was the sword spirit causing mischief..." Chu Tianji murmured softly, then said coldly: "Seducing the Elf Clan's sacred son is one thing, and harboring his soul has nothing to do with me, but now, you wish to harm my daughter-in-law, that won't do. I give you two choices. First, extract that damned, filthy, fallen Elf soul yourself, then let him leave – I can't be bothered to kill a stray ghost; or second, I'll do it myself, and then, I will personally destroy you! Don't think just because you're a holy artifact, my son possesses several dharma instruments that could easily crush you into dust. He might not be able to exert such power due to his realm, but I can. Make your choice."

As Chu Tianji spoke, he casually tossed the dark holy sword into the void.

Everyone there, including Chu Mo, watched this scene with faces filled with shock.

The dark holy sword hung suspended in the void, the sword itself emitting a buzzing noise, as if speaking.

"You don't need to negotiate terms with me, a mere holy artifact isn't qualified to barter with me. Accept it, or die! If you're not convinced, try attacking me." Chu Tianji still carried the image of a slovenly old man, but it was incomparable to that of a peerless great master. However, his words caused the dark holy sword to fall into prolonged silence.

Chu Tianji glanced at Qi Xiaoyu: "Girl, you're too bold. This sword and this bracelet are very ominous, cursed. They weren't like this originally. However, this is also Heaven's Will, you have a marvelous heart. For others, these two items would be a huge disaster. But for you, they could turn into an enormous opportunity."

Qi Xiaoyu listened in a daze, seemingly understanding yet not quite grasping it, looking at Chu Tianji without knowing how to address him.

Chu Mo whispered from the side: "Why don't you hurry and thank Dad?"

Qi Xiaoyu's face flushed instantly, she wanted to say it, but she didn't dare to, looking timidly at Chu Tianji.

Chu Tianji was initially taken aback, looked at Chu Mo, then chuckled: "You naughty boy, you didn't even hold a wedding ceremony for her, and yet you're making her call me Dad? Well, that's also our family's style. Your mother and I likewise didn't have a wedding..."

As he said that, a trace of longing flashed in Chu Tianji's eyes.

How could one not miss a love that was carved in the bone and etched in the heart?

Chu Tianji let out a self-mocking laugh and said to Qi Xiaoyu: "Since you two are already husband and wife, naturally I am your father-in-law. If you don't mind..."

Qi Xiaoyu knelt down with a thud, respectfully kowtowed to Chu Tianji: "Daughter-in-law Qi Xiaoyu meets Father-in-law, Dad!"

That word 'Dad' reddened the eyes of everyone present. Qi Xiaoyu herself was moved to tears.

Chu Tianji laughed heartily: "Good girl, from now on, you are my daughter too! Rise, I may not have any treasures to offer, but I'll help you rid yourself of these calamities!"

However, Qi Xiaoyu suddenly asked softly: "Dad, doing this, won't it cause you any..."

Chu Tianji with an imposing face replied: "Helping my own daughter-in-law, who has the right to gossip?"

Then, he glanced at the dark holy sword still silent in the void: "Have you made up your mind?"

Buzz!

A faint wave of energy erupted from the dark holy sword.

Just as Qi Xiaoyu stood up, she suddenly cried out in alarm, her body going limp, nearly falling. Chu Mo promptly supported her, anxiously asking, "Are you alright?"

At that moment, a faint silhouette flew straight out from Qi Xiaoyu's chest. It was a soul!

With a pressuring might and a terrifying aura, the soul's appearance was visibly clear. It was a very handsome young man looking at Chu Tianji with complicated emotions.

Elf Prince!

Although none of the people present had seen the Elf Prince before, at that moment, they all recognized his identity instantly.

Qi Xiaoyu shook her head softly, then gave Chu Mo a radiant smile: "Brother, all the memories of these years were given by you, but now... I finally remember everything! I finally understand everything! I am finally... myself!"

With that, Qi Xiaoyu threw herself into Chu Mo's arms, starting to sob softly.

Weeping for joy.

Chu Tianji coldly looked at the soul, his voice chilly: "Are you blaming me for meddling?"

"Not at all..." the soul directly emitted a voice of the Great Dao.

"Thought so!" Chu Tianji with an indifferent expression, faced the Elf Prince's soul: "If it wasn't for thinking that you're also a pitiable creature, do you think I'd let you off this easily? You got tricked yourself and not only didn't reflect on it but also schemed against your kin. As a grown man, to do such despicable deeds, aren't you ashamed?"

The Elf Prince's soul fell silent for a moment, then said: "The closer to the end, the less control I had..."

"Enough, that's irrelevant to me," Chu Tianji waved his hand dismissively: "Go on, wherever you please, remember not to target them again, otherwise, next time, you won't be so lucky."

The Elf Prince sighed, bowed to Chu Tianji, and then vanished from the spot.

Afterward, Chu Tianji looked at the dark holy sword still hanging in the air: "You two were originally the instruments of a pair of ill-fated lovers, but after both suffered calamity, you chose the path of demons. There's no denying this, but the masters you now follow won't have the same fate. So, the choice is yours."

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