Yun Yang's thoughts were muddled, completely overwhelmed by the series of events that should not have happened, that could not have happened. The series of strange events had already far exceeded Yun Yang's understanding of this world's cultivators. Even before he lost his cloud manifestation, Yun Yang knew that it would be difficult for him to gather such a massive amount of cloud Qi, not to mention the terrifying power contained within the dark clouds. Then, there was the cultivation base of the assailant in black. Yun Yang could confidently conclude that his cultivation base was no weaker than Ling Xiaozui, Jun Moyan, or even Mr. Nian.
Even now, Yun Yang was still stiff. His heart was still thumping wildly as if it could jump out of his mouth at any time.
The thick sense of death that had surrounded him earlier had yet to dissipate. His hairs were still standing on end as he remained in a creepy state.
It was a situation where he had to die; there was no chance of survival!
The real black clouds, the real monstrous demonic flames, the real expert, the real killing intent, the real killing move, the real certain death, the real … Even that malevolent face, that hand that was already in front of him to save his life …
Everything was so real! There was not a hint of falsehood in it!
Yun Yang could guarantee and affirm that everything that had happened was real and had really happened before!
The speed of the man in black when he left had definitely exceeded Yun Yang's understanding of cultivators. Even Ling Xiaozui and Mr. Nian did not have such an astonishing speed!
In spite of this, everything, all the surprises, had faded into nothingness along with the loud snap.
It was as if nothing had ever happened.
The sky was clear as far as the eye could see, with only white clouds drifting about. Everything around him was no different from usual. He could still hear the whispers of the people on the street from afar, the voices growing louder and louder, lingering in his ears.
Yun Yang heaved a long sigh. He was finally sure of one thing – the crisis was over, the death threat had been averted!
Although the encounter was equally inconceivable and unbelievable, it had truly been averted!
In his embrace, Ji Lingxi was still in the same position as before, hugging him tightly, her back arching with all her might.
Warmth and gratitude rose from the bottom of Yun Yang's heart.
At the same time, there was a subtle feeling of "sharing life and death with you".
It was as if the woman in his arms was inextricably linked to his life at this moment.
I'm alive, you're in.
You die, I go.
A phrase that Yun Xiaoyao often said suddenly rang in his ears. "What is the most important thing in this world? Life! If one day, there is a man who can give up his life for you; then, if he is a man, he must be the most trustworthy brother in your life! If he were a woman, he would be the woman who loves you the most in this world. "
"Encountering such a brother is a peerless true love that I might not be able to encounter even in three lifetimes. You, don't be too far away. Encountering such a beauty is a true love that you may not be able to meet in your entire life. You must not let her down! "
Yun Yang was shaken to the core!
The most trustworthy brother, do not be far away.
An eternal true love, do not let it down!
Yun Yang sucked in a deep breath.
I won't leave you, and I won't disappoint you!
Looking at Ji Lingxi, Yun Yang suddenly felt a sense of peace and tranquility surge within him. It was as if his life was fulfilled with this woman by his side!
"Lingxi …"
Yun Yang murmured.
Yun Yang smiled warmly.
Then, a thought flashed through his mind.
The beam of red light that had appeared on Ji Lingxi just now, and the person who had cursed him … Could that person be the same person who had accidentally touched her body and sent him flying?
However, this thought only lasted for a fleeting moment. It did not matter whether it was true or not. It really did not matter. The source of the red light was not something he could fathom. Just like how Lao Ai could think of a power that far surpassed the limits of this world, even if he forced himself to think about it, or even to understand it, it would not be beneficial at all!
When Yun Yang snapped out of it, the first thing he did was to pat Ji Lingxi's shoulder gently and say softly, "Lingxi, it's alright now. Don't worry."
As he comforted her, Ji Lingxi's body shuddered. She lifted her head shakily and focused her gaze on Yun Yang's face. Her eyes were still filled with confusion before an inexplicable sadness appeared. She reached out to caress Yun Yang's face and asked softly, "Yun Yang, are we dead?"
Dead?
Yun Yang could not help blinking. Were they really dead? He had encountered too many mysteries today, too many inconceivable things. Even if they were really dead, it did not seem impossible for them to enter the netherworld!
"I only hoped that you could live on … I didn't expect that we'd still die."
"Are we in the netherworld now?" Ji Lingxi said sadly. It's not very cold here. Where's the ghost servant? I don't want to drink Meng Po's soup, I don't want to forget you! "
Yun Yang coughed and said rather strangely, "It's not cold here to begin with."
Ji Lingxi was still in his embrace, looking a little dazed and content as she said faintly, "Although we're dead … as long as I'm with you, I'm not afraid of death."
She bit her lip as if she was making an important decision. Thinking that they were already dead anyway, she mustered her courage and said, "Yun Yang, actually … I don't want you to be my elder brother, I don't want you to be my younger brother either … I like you … Now that we're both dead, we don't care about these things anymore …"
Ji Lingxi lifted her head bravely and looked at Yun Yang's face. She said resolutely, "I don't want to be your younger sister. I want to be your wife! I don't want you to be my elder brother. I want you to be my … husband! "
Since she had started the conversation, she tossed aside all her shyness and spoke the most difficult words out of her mouth in one breath. It was as if she had rehearsed this speech countless times in her mind.
However, when Yun Yang heard what she said, it was like a bolt from the blue. Yun Yang's mind, which had just regained its clarity, was once again filled with buzzing noises.
Of course, Yun Yang was not a fool. How could he, who was known as Supreme Wit, be slow-witted? It was just that ever since he had to bear the burden of so many blood feuds, he had long removed romantic relationships from his life.
How could he have a family without exacting his revenge?
If he still had the thought of finding a wife and living happily together at such a time, how could he face his brothers' souls in heaven?
Therefore, once Yun Yang felt any signs of it, he would cut it off as soon as possible.
In fact, when Ji Lingxi had left Tiantang City, Yun Yang had already felt it. Despite the bitterness in his heart, he had still let her go resolutely.
There was also Shangguan Lingxiu. Yutang's military had come to the conclusion that the former's victory in the eastern border could guarantee at least ten years of peace. Therefore, Lady Shangguan had slowly unveiled the layer of friendship she had hidden in her heart during this period of time. Yun Yang had even avoided meeting her; Shangguan Lingxiu had come to the Residence of Yun a few times and only met her six nephews each time. She had never failed to see Yun Yang.
Previously, when Yue Rulan was still around, she had tried her best to pull Ji Lingxi and Yun Yang together, but Yun Yang had only pretended to be ignorant.
Even when he was faced with Ji Lingxi's indirect tantrum, Yun Yang still had the part of being a novice in the field of love, but more of it stemmed from the fact that he had subconsciously shielded himself from that aspect.
He had pretended to be ignorant the entire time and never made things clear.
Now, however, all the pretense, all the evasion, and all the confusion had vanished into thin air under Ji Lingxi's shameless and shameless words.
Recalling how Ji Lingxi had looked bashful and happy when she heard that he had taken the initiative to invite her for a meal …
The way she had pondered when she heard what he wanted to eat …
Later, when she saw that he was in danger, she had charged over without a care for her own life …
She had used her body to block Yun Yang, arching her weak back as if her life depended on it. All she wanted was for Yun Yang to suffer less damage …
And now, in her infatuation, she had thought that both of them would die together, but she had spilled out all the words that she had been too embarrassed to say, just to fulfill her daughter's infatuation at the very last moment.
Marquis Yun's words.
The scenes kept flashing before Yun Yang's eyes.
Yun Yang was overwhelmed with emotion, his mouth parched. Everything that had happened in the past had shown that he was far more important than herself in Ji Lingxi's heart! Much more important!
For him, she would not hesitate to sacrifice her own life!
She had buried these feelings deep within her heart. It was only now, when she thought that both of them were dead, that she could finally speak her mind without any reservations.
Yun Yang felt a soft warmth in his heart. It was a warm, sour happiness. It was as if, at this moment, in this world, he had become a part of it.
It was as if he, who had always been alone, finally had a family and a home …
It was probably the sour happiness that Yun Yang had yearned for in this lifetime but had never been able to attain!
He hugged Ji Lingxi gently and said softly, "Actually … I …" Before he could finish, he felt his mouth parched and swallowed subconsciously.
Ji Lingxi was still in his embrace with her head lowered, her heart beating like a drum as she waited for him to continue.
Yun Yang swallowed a few times, wanting to say that he wouldn't let her down, that he liked her very much too, that he wouldn't leave her … Wait a minute …
He had rehearsed it a million times but when he blurted it out, he continued dryly, "Actually … actually … actually … we're not dead …"
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"I've written this chapter three times.
I've gone through Yun Yang's psychological journey countless times.
Perhaps someone will say that it's lousy, but I've thought about it in a contradictory manner and deleted countless sweet words before finally writing this chapter.
I've thought about it for a long time. Really, accept it? Not accept it? Or … but I think that Yun Yang is feeling very conflicted and complicated now. He doesn't even know what he wants or what he should want. That's why I've written it this way in the end …
There's not much content in this chapter, but I think that it would take more than tens of thousands of words to decipher it.
My personal opinion – don't criticize if you don't like it. "
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