I was killed by my relatives, and I am reborn to be ruthless.

Three days later, at dawn, He Ronger was already sitting in the quaint and elegant courtyard, surrounded by a veil-like mist, adding a bit of tranquility and anticipation.

She knew that today was the day when He Kangcheng and his wife would come to her house as agreed, and she had prepared everything.

At this moment, Xu Chong was sitting on the stone bench next to her with an unhappy look on his face.

His hands were unconsciously intertwined together, his knuckles turned slightly white due to the force, and it was obvious that he was experiencing a fierce struggle in his heart.

Finally, he couldn't hold back any longer and broke the silence by speaking.

"Rong girl, you are such a fool! Each of those pills was made by you day and night, exhausting your efforts. Although they may not be top-notch in terms of grade, their medicinal effects are strong enough to rival those expensive half-step high-grade pills on the market. How could you easily give them to that couple... that couple who only know how to ask for things and don't know how to be grateful?"

Xu Chong's words were full of confusion and heartache.

Hearing this, He Ronger turned her head slightly, looked at Xu Chong gently and firmly, with a faint smile on the corner of her mouth.

"Brother Xu, you know I'm not stupid. Although they treated me badly, they did give me life. I will always remember this kindness in my heart. Giving them some elixirs is a small return for their kindness in raising me. And..."

She paused, a look of determination flashed in her eyes, "More importantly, I need this 'reward' in exchange for them signing a letter of severance. Only in this way can I truly break free from the shackles of the past and start a new life of my own."

"A letter of breakup?" Upon hearing this, Xu Chong sat up straight involuntarily, his eyes full of disbelief and shock. He had never thought that He Rong'er would make such a decisive decision.

"Yes, the letter of severance." He Rong'er repeated, with a little more determination in her tone, "This letter of severance is the proof that the grudges between us have been settled. From now on, I will have nothing to do with them anymore."

She gently stroked a delicate wooden box beside her, which contained the elixir she was going to exchange for the letter of severance. This was a decision she made after careful consideration, and it was also the last step for her to fight for her freedom and independence.

"As for the Heavenly Dao Oath..." He Ronger continued, a hint of hesitation flashed across his eyes, but was soon replaced by determination, "That is indeed the safest method, but I will not use it lightly unless it is absolutely necessary. After all, it requires the sacrifice of cultivation as a price, which is too heavy."

Xu Chong looked at He Ronger's resolute face, and an indescribable admiration and heartache surged in his heart. He nodded silently to show his support.

At this moment, a burst of light and slightly hurried footsteps came from outside the door, breaking the original quiet atmosphere in the house.

He Ronger's heart moved slightly when she heard the voice, and then she stood up gently and walked towards the door with firm steps. There was both expectation and a subtle determination in her eyes.

The door slowly opened, and a beam of warm sunlight accompanied by fresh air poured into the house, illuminating He Ronger's face.

Outside the door, He Kangcheng and Xi Ruxin stood side by side, with complex emotions on their faces. There was the subtle joy of meeting again after a long separation, but also a bit of unspeakable embarrassment and uneasiness.

"You are here, please come in." He Ronger's voice was gentle and distant.

She stepped aside to make way for the two and invited them into the courtyard. In the courtyard, a few wild flowers swayed in the wind, as if silently witnessing this scene.

Xu Chong knew that this kind of occasion was not suitable for an outsider like him to stay in, so he tactfully returned to the backyard.

After the two of them sat down at the stone table in the courtyard, He Ronger took a deep breath, looked at them firmly, and said bluntly: "The wooden box on this table contains twenty pills that I carefully refined. It is my little return for the grace of giving me life. From now on, I hope that we can be well and let the past go with the wind."

He Kangcheng's face changed suddenly when he heard this. His eyes, which were once full of kindness, were now dim and lifeless, as if covered by a thick layer of dark clouds.

He shook his head in disbelief, his voice trembling with disappointment, "You...you actually used elixirs to repay this blood-thicker-than-water relationship? How can the relationship between your mother and I be measured by worldly things?"

Xi Ruxin seemed more delicate. She sighed softly, and a hint of tenderness and reluctance flashed in her eyes.

She slowly stood up, walked to He Ronger, held her hand gently, her eyes slightly red.

"Rong'er, you know that we have been thinking about you all the time since you left home. Your words 'it doesn't matter' are more hurtful than any sharp sword.

You are the child I carried for ten months and gave birth to. How can the love between mother and child be severed? Moreover, our family has already lost Lian'er, and we cannot lose you again. Let's start over, okay?"

He Ronger's words flowed as calmly as a clear spring. There was not a ripple in her deep eyes, as if all the disturbances in the outside world could not disturb her inner tranquility.

"The reason why you hold on to it so tightly is simply because I was given the name 'Lucky Star' by the Lord Wu Tian. I have become a kind of hope or bargaining chip in your hearts, right?" Her voice was not loud, but every word was clear, revealing an unquestionable firmness.

She pondered in her heart that she knew very well the complex motives behind this sudden "attention".

How could the feelings between people be so deep and easy in just three days? She didn't believe that behind this sudden enthusiasm, there was no coveting and exploitation of the name of "Lucky Star".

Upon hearing this, He Kangcheng and Xi Ruxin's expressions instantly became complicated, with embarrassment, awkwardness, and even a hint of barely perceptible panic intertwined.

They exchanged glances but were speechless, because He Ronger's words directly hit the part of their hearts that they were most unwilling to face.

“I am not seeking your consent or understanding this time, but as a clear notice.”

He Ronger continued, her tone devoid of emotion, "These pills are my closure for the past, and also my last bit of help to you. From now on, all the disputes between us will be like the tea on this table, which will disappear as soon as you drink it. If you can accept it, please sign this severance letter and let everything start off cleanly."

Upon hearing this, He Kangcheng stood up excitedly, clenched his hands into fists, with resentment and anger flashing in his eyes.

"No, I don't agree! You can't just walk away like this. How can the relationship between us be severed with just a piece of paper?" His voice echoed in the room with a bit of determination.