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Jing Yuan is fighting hard, trying to fend off the mara-struck. There are too many of them, they are losing. Jing Yuan is rapidly losing health. As he was about to be struck down, his lieutenants Liu Na and Chen Long distract the enemies, allowing Jing Yuan to defeat them. He quickly checks on them, but it is too late, they are beyond saving.
“Please… take care of our daughter, Xue Miao…” are Liu Na’s final words.
Jing Yuan returns to his mansion, his heart heavy at the thought of the loss of two of his best lieutenants, including the current sword champion.
As he enters the mansion’s living room, he is greeted by 3-year-old Xue Miao. “Yay, you won the bad guys! Where are Mummy and Daddy?” she smiles at him.
Jing Yuan sighs, not knowing how to break the news to her. He puts his hand against his head, rubbing his hand through his hair. Xue Miao’s smile fades, she has sensed the change in mood. “Where are Mummy and Daddy?” she repeats, less confident this time.
Jing Yuan reluctantly tells her the truth. Xue Miao looks stunned, then breaks down into tears. Jing Yuan does not know what to do, he just hugs her, stroking her hair, hoping to calm her down.