Three days later, in Linton City, at Heartwell Lodge.
It's been a full three days since leaving the canyon. In that time, Ivy Shen traveled day and night to Linton City. Only after inheriting all her memories did she realize that Ivy had secret safe houses set up all over the realm—and Heartwell Lodge was just one of them.
Right now, moonlight spills across the window, scattering on the floor like a layer of gauzy silk—soft, shimmering, and floating.
Under the window, Ivy Shen frowns slightly as she looks out. She never imagined that transmigrating into someone else's body would mean inheriting all their memories, too.
Or maybe... are she and the original Ivy actually the same person, just living in different times? Otherwise, how could she remember everything so vividly?
“Xin’er, your new cultivation method is way too strong. It clashes with your original inner force. Listen—until I get back, you must never merge them, understand? The consequences would be a disaster. When your master returns from training, there’ll be a solution. Got it?” That was Master Xuanluo’s stern warning before he left.
But what Master Xuanluo never realized was that the pain from sealing her tail far outweighed everything else.
Honestly, every time her tail emerged, the agony was enough to make her faint. She never told anyone—just gritted her teeth and endured it alone.
Think about it: her tail was forcibly wrapped in silk, unable to grow. As she got older, it could only curl up tighter and tighter inside. Every growth spurt, every year spent coiled up, made the pain worse—especially during her period, when it felt like facing the executioner. That kind of pain cut straight to the bone.
But she knew that if she wanted to fulfill her parents’ last wishes, she had no choice but to endure. There was simply no other way.
She never expected that, due to carelessness during training, she would unknowingly drink tea spiked with realgar by May, causing her tail to emerge prematurely. The silk cocoon creaked ominously, nearly breaking the seal, forcing her to constantly suppress it with her inner power.
Even though she’d warned her maids not to disturb her, bold May brought Lana in anyway. As her two cultivation streams clashed, Lana’s anxious shouts threw her inner power into chaos, and she fainted—never to wake again.
At that moment, Ivy couldn’t even describe her feelings. All her careful planning, yet she was killed by her own maid—and by the pain of her sealed tail.
May, just a maid, dared so much because her mistress seemed so foolish. She wanted everything Ivy had, and that arrogance let enemies exploit the Shen family’s realgar ban.
She can’t imagine—if she hadn’t transmigrated at that exact moment, even in death, she would have so many regrets.
Now, Ivy clenched her fists and tentatively moved her inner power. To her shock, the two previously incompatible streams fused perfectly.
Princess Ivy, you never imagined that at the moment of your death, your powers would finally merge!
Sigh." A deep, heartfelt sigh full of sadness and emotion.
For three days, those memories surged like spring water—scene after scene, too painful to recall.
Tears mixed with bitterness, every drop so painful, so unbearably painful…
Every time she glimpsed her past, it was so bitter, so painful—it shook her to the core, making her heart ache for herself.
Princess Ivy, just how many wishes have you left unfulfilled? How much fate and burden do you still carry?
Honestly, she wasn’t exactly a saint, and she could’ve ignored all her past deeds—but she just couldn’t.
She’d inherited Ivy’s body and, overnight, all her memories too. It felt like she’d lived it herself—the pain was so real it left her gasping.
She knew she had no real choice.
She couldn’t give up, because those who watched her like hungry wolves would never let her go.
Her tail, hidden for eighteen years and infused with half of Master Xuanluo’s life force, broke free in a burst of golden light. There was no hiding now—the sky itself was split open, and she knew that golden beam would draw every eye.
Damn it, why does transmigration have to be so complicated? If only I’d landed in an ordinary body! But there’s no backing down now—retreat means falling into the abyss.
From this moment on, Ivy swore to herself: she is Princess Ivy, she is Ivy Shen, and she has a big sister she must protect and care for—she’ll make sure her sister is happy.
Everyone who stole her happiness will pay the price!
Song Zhijue, our game officially begins now—are you ready?! Her sly eyes glinted in the darkness, like a bloodthirsty black wolf.
Turning back, Ivy looked at the sleeping man on the bed, feeling a swirl of complicated emotions.
Earlier that night, she’d said she couldn’t sleep and asked for something to help. He actually concocted a sleep aid—like a modern sleeping pill—but she secretly gave it to him instead.
Lucian, I honestly don’t know how to face you right now. I’ve inherited everything from her—her senses, her hatred for enemies, her guilt toward her sister, and all her deep feelings.
“I don’t know what you’re really thinking, but I do know you’ve always wanted this.” With a sigh, Ivy took the Ultimate Medical Tome from her bosom.
I bet Master Xuanluo had someone seek you out, and the reason he could tempt you to marry into my family was probably this book. Anyone in Jianghu who knows medicine would kill for it. Today, I’m giving it to you as thanks for saving my life—you can finally complete your mission. Even though my heart aches, I let it go.
Honestly, she was torn. She wanted to ask—did you save me because you really liked me, or just for the book? As the heir of a poison-doctor clan, she couldn’t help but wonder, and with that doubt, she just couldn’t accept his love.
“Take care!” With that, Ivy grabbed her bundle, fetched a black token from under the bed, and slipped out. Lucian, if we’re truly fated, we’ll meet again. But if it was only for the book, then I owe you nothing.
In the next instant, she leapt into the night and vanished.
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PS: Hey, everyone, the heroine has officially leveled up! So, who will be the next male lead to appear? Don’t worry—she’s inherited everything from Princess Ivy, but she’s still her 21st-century self. So she’ll keep her adorable side, especially, uh, in bed scenes. Pfft—covering my face and running away!~~