A secluded area surrounded by scenic mountains and tranquil waters.
Helian Tie Lan dug a pit and carefully reassembled Pei Xuansi's head and body before burying him. This was something she managed to do after their return. Her gaze was dull and lifeless as she engraved the words "Grave of Pei Xuansi, Helian Tie Lan's fiancé" onto a wooden plaque with bold strokes.
Gu Sheng stood silently in the distance, simply observing. Helian Tie Lan insisted on handling everything herself and refused his assistance, leaving him with mixed feelings.
Although he hadn't interacted much with Helian Tie Lan, the impression she had left on him during their dealings in the black market was one of silence, indifference, and coldness. Yet, he hadn't expected her to have such deep feelings. Engraving the tombstone in this way clearly indicated her decision to remain unmarried for the rest of her life.
He could only sigh inwardly.