Subsequently, an explosion occurred at Gu Garden. That day was chaotic. Gu Qingfeng avenged his descendants in his own way, and at the same time, due to extreme guilt and remorse, he ended his own life. This was Gu Qingfeng’s way of seeking revenge. He had already arranged everything in advance, donating all the Gu Family’s assets to the state and taking on all the consequences himself. A few days later, Uncle Gu brought him that black box and a letter written by Gu Qingfeng before his death, telling him that this box belonged to the successor of the Gu Family. Now that the Gu Family had no one left, he was Gu Qiaoqiao’s husband, thus his great-grandson-in-law. So, it was given to him as a keepsake. He took the box and the ashes of Qiaoqiao and Zishu to Stone Town. He buried the two of them beside their parents’ graves. Then, he placed this black box beside Qiaoqiao, burying his love and hope together in the cold ground. Afterward, he returned to the Imperial Capital, with another piece of evidence in hand, personally sending his second uncle and cousin to prison. His second uncle had also been involved in that incident back then, with the simple aim of acquiring the Qin Family’s assets and the status of an heir. And all these years, they had been living openly, without any feelings of guilt, which he could not tolerate. As the dust settled, his parents and sister had long gotten used to a life without him. He put all his energy into his career. A year later, while working at the Southwest Base, his old injury relapsed, and he was rushed to the hospital at the Southwest Base overnight. For original chapters go to NoveI[F]ire.net Unfortunately, it was too late. Before his death, he had only one wish, to be buried together with the Roaring Tiger Forest that accompanied him. At the moment of closing his eyes, he seemed to see the young girl with a bright smile by the flower bushes. He murmured softly with moving lips: Qiaoqiao, if there is a next life, please make sure to know that I fell for you at first sight, just as you did for me! I love you, Qiaoqiao! Afterward, he plunged into eternal darkness. Thus, ended his life at the mere age of thirty-one. Three months later, a pale figure stood in front of the Gu Family’s grave, a soft sigh accompanying a flash of lightning cutting across the night sky. Amid thunderous roars from the sky, a wave of his hand made the Mysterious Dragon Box buried underground rise into the air, emitting thousands of rays of light tightly enclosing the grave. Suddenly, a black hole appeared in the deep blue night sky, slowly rotating. A flash of white light, and all the mirages gradually disappeared. The door closed as well. In front of her was still a void. Gu Qiaoqiao stood motionless, heartbroken, unknowingly, tears streaming down her face... If there is a next life, I wish to be the jade in your hand, to be carefully carved and held in your palm, sculpted into the shape you desire, with lovesickness as the thread, tenderly coiled around your heart, to accompany you day and night, to be intimately close to you. To protect you, lifetime after lifetime, in safety! And at this moment, it had already been a week since Gu Qiaoqiao disappeared. Under the night sky, Qin Yize was traversing the forest, hoarsely calling out Gu Qiaoqiao’s name. After receiving a call from Chu Chengfeng, he, engulfed in fear, returned to the Imperial Capital overnight. Then, he came to Cloud Mist Mountain, where Qiaoqiao had been before her disappearance. The words Cloud Mist Mountain made his heart tremble. He couldn’t help but recall the images he had seen before. At this moment, around Cloud Mist Mountain, the forests extending hundreds of miles, were filled with people searching for Gu Qiaoqiao. But, Gu Qiaoqiao had vanished just like that. He had been searching for her night and day, without rest, for six days and nights. He had also repeatedly searched that Deep Pool. With the passing of time, Qin Yize’s heart seemed to be burning in a fiery blaze. He became so anxious that his voice was hoarse. According to the timeline, Qiaoqiao was still in the forest, but where was she? Why was there not even a single clue to be found?