The cold wind blew, causing her white clothes to flutter.
Perhaps the anger in Xie Ziyou's eyes was too strong. Wu Cong was stunned for a moment and suddenly became helpless.
The young man hurriedly put his hands behind his back and stammered, "Junior, Junior Sister, what are you talking about?"
He didn't have time to do anything.
Yes, he was indeed tossing and turning in the middle of the night and couldn't sleep. He wanted to vent on the brat during the day.
This time, he asked for some of the family's secret medicine from Wu Zhengying and was ready to teach Guan Heng a lesson.
But when the young man walked to the entrance of the cave, the biting cold wind blew over his head. His chaotic thoughts quietly eased and he suddenly calmed down.
"It's not worth it," he thought.
Who was Wu Cong and who was Guan Heng in the cave?
One was high and mighty with a bright future; the other was lowly like dust, imprisoned on a lonely peak. Why should he lower himself and treat such a guy as an enemy?
The family's secret medicine required a lot of processing and several precious poisons. Was he worthy of using this medicine on that brat?
Because of these thoughts, Wu Cong had been hesitating. He paced back and forth at the entrance of the cave, not knowing whether to go in or not.
Unexpectedly, before he turned around to leave, Xie Ziyou suddenly appeared behind him.
She was scowling and angry, catching the young man off guard.
Xie Ziyou only thought that Wu Cong was guilty and didn't dare to admit it.
His whole chest was stirred up by anger. Blood rushed back and forth in his blood vessels, oppressing his heart. In addition, there was also uncontrollable anxiety and guilt, stirring up together in protest.
Many negative feelings swarmed over, like a volcanic eruption. The accumulated pressure and anger for a long time captured all of his reason in an instant.
If this person didn't do anything bad, why was he so sneaky?
Guan Heng had been fine before. Why did he suddenly deteriorate after he came?
This person — it wasn't enough to bully the protagonist during the day, but now he wanted to add fuel to the fire at night?
Xie Ziyou's anger grew. She put her slender fingers together and slapped out against the wind.
"Get out of the way, don't block the way!"
A whirlwind arose in an instant, and icy-blue profound energy intertwined and flowed under the moonlight, like a ribbon formed by starlight.
The end of the ribbon flashed and whipped Wu Cong's shoulder with the force of a thousand pounds. The unprepared young man staggered back a few steps and fell to the ground.
Wu Cong, who was still in a daze, felt his vision blur, and a bright afterimage was left in front of him.
The graceful body of the "girl" was as fast as lightning, and her sparkling Xuan Guang was as dazzling as a shooting star. In the blink of an eye, she broke through the restriction and rushed into the cave.
The dust on the ground surged and was instantly blown high into the air before slowly drifting back down.
A speed that was close to breaking through the sound barrier — this had already exceeded the limit of the seventh order and was approaching the eighth order.
The cold wind blew against his face, and the moon was cold.
Wu Cong sat paralyzed on the ground and did not get up for a long time. He looked at the dark and gloomy cave in front of him, as if he was looking at the giant mouth of an abyss.
Countless feelings of dejection and dispiritedness swarmed over and drowned his silhouette bit by bit.
"Junior Sister …"
The young man murmured.
"I haven't done anything yet …"
His weak and hoarse voice drifted in the wind.
Just then, dark clouds floated by, covering the sky and the moon. A large shadow fell from the sky, and the cave in front of him became darker and darker.
It was as if the abyss opened its mouth and showed him a mocking smile.
…
As soon as Xie Ziyou stepped into the cave, the System immediately blocked all the images in the cave and set up an invisible resistance to prevent Wu Cong from entering.
It could not be helped. The host's character settings could collapse at any moment, and the System had to help clean up the mess.
Xie Ziyou had no other thoughts at the moment. His peach blossom eyes were slightly knitted, and his expression was anxious. His mind was focused on Guan Heng, who had fainted on the ground.
With trembling hands, he carefully picked up Guan Heng's torn shirt and slowly opened it.
The hideous wound immediately came into view. It was bright scarlet and accompanied by purple bruises. Part of the flesh was overturned and badly mangled, and it hurt Xie Ziyou's eyes.
It was actually such a serious injury …
Xie Ziyou's pupils contracted, and his voice unconsciously became a little hoarse. "System, he's injured so badly, and you're telling me he's fine?"
The System, "???"
These were only superficial wounds.
In the fantasy world, the human body's ability to withstand injuries and recover was generally strong. Some rare treasures could even regenerate broken limbs. Guan Heng's wounds looked terrible, but they did not actually hurt his foundation.
However, the System wisely chose to keep quiet.
Xie Ziyou, who had been in the fantasy world for many years, knew this principle.
Its host was also confused because of concern.
Xie Ziyou held Guan Heng's limp hand with heartache.
The young man's slender and broad palm was always warm, as if he was holding a small sun. However, at this moment, it revealed a lifeless chill.
Xie Ziyou clenched his teeth and closed his eyes. He carefully separated a gentle Xuan Li and transmitted it into the young man's body.
He immediately sucked in a breath of cold air.
The inside of Guan Heng's body was the truly terrible scene.
His meridians were ruptured, his internal organs were bleeding, and the small thorns were not expelled in time. They flowed along with the blood to all parts of his body, exploding the blood vessels along the way.
Most importantly, Guan Heng did not condense the Xuan Dan. After losing control of his consciousness, a large amount of Xuan Li went berserk and wantonly destroyed his abdomen. Wherever it passed, it was as if a fierce wind had passed through, and not even a blade of grass grew.
Xie Ziyou's eyebrows drooped, and his eyes faintly glistened with tears.
How did it worsen to this extent?
"Give me one …"
The System was considerate. "A heaven-defying life-saving pill, right?"
I've already prepared it for you.
However, Xie Ziyou hesitated for a moment, clenched his teeth, and shook his head. "No, two."
The System, "…"
The System was extremely helpless.
One pill was clearly enough. The company's products were all of high quality. Two pills would be a waste. Since when was its host willing to squander so much?
However, looking at Xie Ziyou's bloodshot peach blossom eyes, his jade-like pale skin, and his red nose, its heart trembled, and it wisely chose to shut up.
A bottle full of aquamarine liquid fell into Xie Ziyou's hands.
As soon as he unscrewed the cork, the fragrance of fresh flowers and fruits immediately filled the cave.
Before Xie Ziyou could shoot daggers at the System, the System rushed to turn around and said, "I understand, I won't look."
Xie Ziyou, "…"
He bit his lips, and his cheeks flushed red. His eyes were slightly closed, and his long eyelashes trembled violently. He slowly bent down.
It was soft.
The refreshing and clean smell of sunlight. Although there was a strong smell of blood, it still could not cover the unique smell of a young man.
Xie Ziyou's face was burning hot. He desperately forced himself to empty his mind and not focus on the warm touch between his lips.
He held Guan Heng with one hand, and his eyes drifted, sweeping across the young man's strong chest.
There were so many wounds, he did not know if there would be scars …
His teeth seemed to be not as tightly shut as last time, and could be pried open soon …
Just as his imagination was running wild, the person under him suddenly twitched violently. His chest trembled slightly, and a few low coughs came out from his throat.
Xie Ziyou, "!!!"
He stood up with a swish, and Xuan Li instantly gathered under his feet. The aquamarine light shone brightly, and like a shooting star, he quickly turned around and ran!
The System did not know whether to laugh or cry and stopped him, "Wait, You, he's not awake, he's not awake."
Was it for real?
Xie Ziyou clung to the mouth of the cave.
His face was burning, and his breathing was tight. He held the edge of the cave, and carefully poked half of his head out, suspiciously staring at the young man who was leaning against the rock wall.
However, after a few seconds, the young man's breathing gradually calmed down, and his head was tilted to one side, as if he was in a deep sleep.
Seeing this, Xie Ziyou secretly sighed in relief.
He probably choked when he was pouring the medicine down his throat.
That's right, he could not be so unlucky every time, and always be caught when he was secretly doing bad things … No, that's not right! How could he be doing bad things?
He was clearly doing a good deed, silently and selflessly!
Xie Ziyou's head was dizzy from the steam, and his thoughts were in a mess. He covered his cheeks with his hands, trying to cool himself down with his slightly cold fingers.
He shrank back at the mouth of the cave, with one foot outside and one foot inside. For a moment, he was very hesitant, and did not know whether to advance or retreat.
He really wanted to see how the medicine worked … But what if Guan Heng really woke up later?
Just as he was struggling, Xie Ziyou's ears twitched, and he suddenly heard a very soft murmur.
Guan Heng was leaning on the ground, his head turned to one side, and his handsome eyebrows were furrowed together in pain. A few strands of hair fell from his forehead, blocking his eyes.
Xie Ziyou's sharp eyes saw his thin lips slightly open, and a low murmur came out of his mouth.
"You …"
The youth's eyes were tightly shut, and his voice was hoarse, as if he was suffering from great pain and sorrow.
He was like a drowning person, tightly grasping at the last life-saving straw, and pouring all his hopes on it. He was also worried that the straw was fragile, and he was afraid that his heavy body would crush the straw.
He could only gently and carefully sigh from between his lips and teeth.
"You, are you secretly kissing me?"
Xie Ziyou, "!!!"
Was this guy asleep or awake?!
Xie Ziyou suddenly shrank back.
He was fully alert, and he was ready to escape at any time. Through the thick stone wall, he quietly pricked up his ears and locked his eyes on Guan Heng, taking in all the subtle changes in the youth's body.
There was a long silence.
Time passed by, and the cave was gradually filled with the mountain wind, whistling and swirling around the pillar. One or two faint cries of egrets came from the distant sky.
Guan Heng was still in a deep coma.
Xie Ziyou quietly breathed a sigh of relief. His eyelids were slightly closed, and his long eyelashes fell, blocking his tired peach blossom eyes.
It was good that he was not awake.
Those soft murmurs might be unconscious actions, like the murmurs of a person with a high fever.
He could go back now that he had delivered the medicine.
But when he turned to leave, Xie Ziyou could not help but prick up his ears to catch the vague murmurs in the air.
The youth's voice was extremely low, and his lips and teeth moved silently. His voice was weak, and it was not as loud as the swirling wind. Xie Ziyou listened attentively for a long time, and his heart became heavier and heavier.
He could only hear one word clearly, and it was a word that was repeated the most, almost every sentence.
"You."
"You you …"
"You you …"
Again and again, Xie Ziyou's heart trembled.
It was so weak, but it was unwavering. Because of the slurred lips, it was slightly blurred, but the tone was full of tenderness and sweetness, almost able to melt the warmth of ice into spring water.
Xie Ziyou licked his back molars fiercely, and for a moment, he did not know what to do.
Stupid main character, your You you are already dead, and you will never come back!
The low voice, which was as soft as a buzzing bee, continuously entered his ears, turning into thin needles that gently pricked the softest corner of his heart, causing him to feel sore and numb.
Xie Ziyou was forced to the point where he almost wanted to cover his ears.
But his hands seemed to be filled with lead, and they were stiff on both sides of his body. Even his fingertips were stiff, and he could not move them at all.
He was rooted to the spot. The murmurs, which were carried by the wind, passed through his eardrums and clearly entered his mind.
"You you," Guan Heng's voice was slightly hoarse, and he whispered silently, "Can you not go …"
It was full of reluctance and helplessness, and even a faint trace of pleading.
He was so careful, as if he was holding the most beautiful, precious, and fragile porcelain in the world. He did not even dare to touch it heavily, and he did not dare to call out to it.
Xie Ziyou suddenly had a strong urge to cry.
Guan Heng, oh Guan Heng, aren't you very smart?
Why are you so stupid now?
Extremely helpless, Xie Ziyou raised his head, looked at the starry night sky, and closed his eyes deeply.
But when he closed his eyes, scenes flashed in front of his eyes, and they were all of the bright young man in Luo Ling, smiling like a spring breeze.
In his not-so-short career as a host, he had never paid so much attention to a main character as he did to Guan Heng.
And this main character was very good, very good. He was not like the usual Long Ao Tian, who were arrogant and proud because they were spoiled. He was gentle, considerate, intelligent, cheerful, handsome, kind, and could cook well.
When he smiled, his eyes were always gentle, and when he was fully focused, there was a faint light in his eyes.
Being stared at by Guan Heng always gave Xie Ziyou an illusion, as if he was being carefully protected at the tip of someone's heart.
Xie Ziyou's heart trembled, and he was suffocated by the low calls one after another.
His chest violently rose and fell, and he stood silently in the cold wind for a long time.
As the night deepened, snow began to fall from the peak. Yingbai snowflakes fluttered in the air, landing on the similarly pure white skirt and quietly condensing into ice, as if the heavens and earth were reluctant to part with it.
After a long time, Xie Ziyou suddenly let out a long sigh.
Long white steam was exhaled from his dark red little mouth, drifting away with the wind and snow. It was the only warm breath in the cold lonely peak.
Xie Ziyou slowly turned around and stepped into the cave.
His footsteps became faster and faster, and in the end, he almost flew to Guan Heng's side. After a slight pause, he decisively leaned over, pressed his lips against the youth's warm lips, and left a light kiss.
A dragonfly skimmed the surface of the water, and a touch separated.
"I'm kissing you."
Xie Ziyou's eyelashes trembled slightly, and a blush spread from his cheeks to his ears. But his eyes were very focused, and he seriously said, "I'm not secretly kissing you, I'm kissing you openly."
Guan Heng's calm breathing paused for a moment.
He was still sleeping peacefully, but his right hand was in a place where Xie Ziyou couldn't see, and his thumb was secretly digging into his palm.
He used so much force that his knuckles turned white, and he was bitterly suppressing it.
Xie Ziyou brushed away the youth's fluttering hair, and gently rubbed Guan Heng's tightly knitted brows with his fingertips.
"You have to force me to admit it … you're so annoying!"
Xie Ziyou's rubbing hand gradually exerted more force, and moved down to Guan Heng's face, pinching the youth's cheeks in a fit of pique.
"I admit it, I kissed you. Are you happy now?"
The person under him seemed to be unconscious. No matter how Xie Ziyou rubbed his face, Guan Heng didn't react at all.
Xie Ziyou lowered his eyes and muttered, "I've already admitted it. Can't you just rest and get better quickly?"
Get better quickly, Guan Heng.
I want to see the high-spirited, cunning, and smart you.
… …
The night was quiet, and the cold mountain was lonely. From the distant mountain came a long, clear cry. A huge black bird flapped its wings and soared into the sky, its broad wings sweeping across the stars like rain.
The bright moon swept across, and the clear light reappeared, the silver light as gentle as water.
After Xie Ziyou left, the cave on the Cliff of Reflection returned to a deathly silence.
But somehow, something seemed to have changed. The whistling wind was cut in half by the jagged rocks, and became soft and gentle, like a whisper that couldn't bear to speak.
In the cave, Guan Heng quietly opened his eyes.
In the dim light, the youth's black and bright eyes were sparkling, as if there were flames leaping and stars twinkling.
Where was the slightest trace of unconsciousness?
"You …" Guan Heng sighed softly.
His voice became softer and softer, and in the end, he quietly laughed, like a cat that had stolen a fish. He gently raised his right hand, and his slender index finger slowly stroked his lips, cherishing and affectionate.
He really didn't expect the truth to be like this.
The youth took a deep breath, slowly raised his head, and his left hand quietly drew across the palm of his right hand.
Two hours ago, when he was completely disheartened, he inadvertently raised his hand and hit something — it seemed to be a moth.
That thing that only buzzed in his ear, after being hit, passed into Guan Heng's mind and let out a long sigh.
In that instant, the world in Guan Heng's eyes turned upside down. The rocks turned into nothingness, and the invisible golden line ran through the world. He floated in the darkness, and looked along the line, and suddenly saw the youth he had been thinking about.
His beautiful amber eyes were faintly sad, and the flame pattern on his forehead seemed to have lost its color. The youth blinked his Lê Lê peach blossom eyes, and looked at him through the thick stone wall in a daze.
In ecstasy, Guan Heng blurted out, "You!"
You heard me.
His expression changed, and not only was he not happy, he turned around in a panic. Before Guan Heng could shout anything, the youth had already disappeared in front of him.
In the next second, the world returned to its original appearance. The tiny golden pattern drilled into Guan Heng's palm and quietly disappeared, as if it had exhausted all its energy.
In front of him was a thick stone wall, an insurmountable obstacle. Even the sound of the wind was muffled.
Was it an illusion?
… … No, impossible.
Guan Heng thought to himself, he didn't believe in this evil.
The youth dragged his seriously injured body, step by step, to the front of the stone wall, and propped himself up to examine it carefully.
After a long time, he finally found a clue — there was a small hole at the bottom of the stone wall, the size of a fingernail. There was no dust, and the exposed side of the rock had a color that hadn't been exposed to the air for a long time. It was obvious that it had just been dug out.
You must have been here.
He didn't die.
The warm and cool wind swept through the valley, climbed up the high rock, and quietly drilled into the small hole, bringing a trace of fresh air to the stuffy cave.
Guan Heng silently looked at the small hole, thinking for a long time.
He clenched his fingers little by little, made up his mind, quietly closed his eyes, and slumped his head on the ground.
At the same time, the youth let go of all control of the Xuan Li in his body, and let the fierce airflow crazily entangle his internal organs. He endured the pain and closed his eyes tightly.
If You were still alive, you wouldn't abandon me, right?
Let me see you again, let me know that you are actually alive and well. It doesn't matter if you don't want to see me. I won't open my eyes, and I won't wake up.
… … You can stay a little longer.
This was a big gamble with his life.
Fortunately, he won the gamble.
But … …
After the initial surprise gradually calmed down, Guan Heng looked at the bright moonlight falling from the top of the cave, and fell into deep thought again.
He just wanted You to come, but he didn't expect that Xie Ziyou would come.
So Xie Ziyou, Xie Xiannu, the moon surrounded by stars in the Central Academy, was You, the person he secretly admired?
Thinking about it this way, You's frequent disappearances seemed to have an explanation.
Guan Heng closed his eyes, and the scenes of his life in Luo Ling flashed in front of his eyes. A lot of doubts that he had ignored or didn't want to think about were dug out from the depths of his memory, and neatly arranged in his mind.
Why did You know about his engagement, and why didn't you want him to call "Xie Ziyou" "wife"?
Why was the elixir in his hand so effective that it could even heal a dying person overnight?
The youth clearly remembered the taste of the elixir. It was refreshing and sweet, exuding a faint fruity fragrance. When he fell off the cliff, You used this elixir to save his life.
Guan Heng squatted on the ground, folded his arms, and leaned against the solid and cool rock wall. The more he thought about it, the more confused he became.
He knew the truth, but his doubts didn't decrease, and they increased one after another.
Why did You hide your identity?
Why did he stay by my side for two years?
Could it be that … … he liked me long ago?
… …
In the Central Academy, the colorless inhibition on the high wall melted quietly, and a small hole half the size of a person appeared in the air.
Xie Ziyou, dressed in a white dress, bent her body and carefully got out of the hole.
He picked up her hair with one hand, and glanced around with his bright blue eyes. Seeing that there was no one around, he grabbed the high wall of his small courtyard and jumped down.
Xiuya's light body was wrapped in the breeze, and she slowly landed on the ground. Her gauze dress fluttered, revealing a touch of Yingbai's skin and ankle.
In the outer courtyard, the maid's steady breathing didn't change. The small courtyard was quiet, and only the fish in the lake swayed their tails, causing circles of water ripples.
Xie Ziyou nodded secretly.
Fortunately, You Qin and the others didn't wake up, so he didn't expose himself.
The moonlight shone through the treetops, and the stars twinkled. Looking down at the Central Academy, the fairy tiptoed like a thief in the Dark Shadow under the eaves. Her beautiful eyes looked left and right, and finally slipped into the house and quietly closed the door.
Xie Ziyou threw her head on the soft bed, buried her head in the soft pillow, and smelled the elegant fragrance of the incense. Only then did she breathe a sigh of relief.
It had been a tiring day.
More things had happened than in the previous two years combined.
The System stopped at the light blue silk curtain at the head of the bed, and said hesitantly, "You … …"
"Don't talk first."
Xie Ziyou pulled the blanket over her head, and her thin body curled into a ball. Her voice was thick and nasal, and she sounded very tired.
"I'm too tired. Let's sleep first, and talk tomorrow."
The System looked at the bulging ball on the bed, sighed helplessly, and closed its mouth considerately.
It could understand.
The host's emotions were too fluctuating today, no wonder she was tired.
Forget it, we'll talk tomorrow. Let You have a good rest first.
System 011 yawned, folded its wings, and crouched down on the curtain.
The subtle buzzing of the bees disappeared quietly, and the quiet courtyard returned to silence. The night wind blew, and the end of the curtain fluttered gently.
The sound of water splashing could be faintly heard from the front yard, as if a fish had jumped into the water with its tail wagging.
After a long time —
"Pu!"
The blanket was suddenly lifted by a strong force, and fell to the side.
In the darkness, Xie Ziyou suddenly sat up. The night blurred her delicate features, and only a pair of bright eyes shone.
Damn it!
"System, System," Xie Ziyou gritted her teeth, and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Do you think Guan Heng is awake or asleep today?"
"… … Didn't you say we'll talk tomorrow?"
"… … But I can't sleep if I don't understand!"
"I'll play a lullaby for you?"
"… …"
Xie Ziyou covered her head in despair, and her soft black hair slipped through her fingers and scattered on the soft white bed. "Ah, ah, ah, you bastard!"
She was impulsive for a moment, but she cried afterward. Was she still wearing her Schrödinger vest?
That bastard Guan Heng!
He only knew how to give her problems!
… …
Up and down the mountain, in and out of the courtyard, the moonlight was as bright as silk after the thick clouds dispersed, and filled the courtyard and the pool.
It was destined to be a sleepless night.
Not far from Xie Ziyou, who was tossing and turning restlessly in bed, another verdant courtyard was also brightly lit throughout the night.
A young man with a gloomy face stood by the window, slightly raised his head, and looked at the lonely peak that pierced the clouds not far away. His eyes showed undisguised irritation and disgust.
He clenched his fingers tightly, and a light-colored medicine bag was squeezed out of shape, faintly emitting a sweet and strange fragrance.
The young man behind him looked at him with trembling eyes, and said carefully, "Cong, mother told me to take this medicine for self-defense before we left. If you think the poison is not strong enough, I have other —"
"There's no need!"
Wu Cong's voice was irritated. He impatiently threw the medicine bag out, and it hit the wall behind Wu Zhengying. The young man hurriedly took a few steps back and carefully caught it.
He carefully raised his head and glanced at Wu Cong. His Adam's apple bobbed a few times, and he finally couldn't help but say, "Well, Cong, I won first place in the entrance examination today …"
Without Guan Heng, the guy who broke the balance, the examination finally went on as usual.
Although Wu Zhengying wasn't a protagonist, as the son of a cultivation family, he was still very good at bullying others.
This at least helped the young man regain some confidence.
He slightly raised his head and looked at Wu Cong with eyes full of expectation, hoping to get a little bit of praise.
But Wu Cong didn't give him even a little bit of Yuguang.
The young man's face was as dark as water. He stared at the lonely peak in the distance with a gloomy look, and his mind was full of his junior sister's angry face when she waved her palm.
The blue Xuan Li with the unique cold air of Ice Force rushed to his face. The coldness spread from his shoulder all the way to the bottom of his heart.
When had his junior sister cared about others so much?
He, Wu Cong, swore with his intuition as a rival in love … Bah, as a suitor, that there was definitely something fishy between his junior sister and that boy!
Wu Cong clenched his teeth. The more he thought about it, the more indignant he felt.
With his status, he could get whatever he wanted with just a wave of his hand.
For the first time in his life, he was attracted to a girl. He put down his status and carefully tried to please her. He even used all his family's power — but in the end, he couldn't beat a mountain boy?
Was there any justice in this?
No, this can't be. Junior sister must have been deceived by that boy. I have to wake her up …
In front of the window, the handsome young man's expression gradually turned thoughtful. He frowned and looked at the long night quietly.
A cool breeze swept past, and the candlelight swayed. The sound of insects came from under the window sill. It was hoarse and distant, as if they were crying.
Behind the young man, Wu Zhengying's eager eyes dimmed little by little when he didn't get a response for a long time.
The young man lowered his head and felt very wronged.
He had done his best. Why did his most admired brother still refuse to look at him?
…
The candlelight flickered, and the wax tears slowly fell.
When the last flame was submerged in the melting white wax, the long night finally passed. The bright moon was dim, and the stars were hidden. A gorgeous fiery red color appeared in the distant sky.
Xie Ziyou still couldn't come to a conclusion after thinking for a whole night. He sat cross-legged on the bed. His hair was messy, and there were dark circles under his eyes. He supported his chin and looked out of the window wearily.
He blinked his dry eyelids with great effort. He was extremely tired, and he thought to himself, F * ck it.
Isn't it just a disguise?
You can get rid of it or not. I won't serve you!
The young man pulled down the curtain in a fit of pique, turned over, and pulled the quilt up to the top of his head.
Sleep, sleep.
It was already dawn, and he hadn't had time to sleep yet.
But not long after Xie Ziyou lay down, there was a loud knocking sound outside the door. You Qin knocked on the door and called in a clear voice, "Miss?"
"Miss, are you up? The academy sent someone over. They said that the dean has something important to do and wants you to go to the library. "
"Ah ah ah ah!"
Xie Ziyou pulled the quilt tightly and covered her head. She crawled into the corner and rolled.
I'm not getting up. I want to sleep!
The System looked at the quilt that was curled up and squirming at the edge of the bed. It didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "You?"
"Bastard, I'm not listening!"
At the same time, in the Millennium Cold Cave at the Cliff of Reflection, Guan Heng, who had also stayed up all night, took a deep breath. The corners of his mouth curled into a smile.
He had thought for a whole night and finally had some results.
Guan Heng realized that he had always neglected one point. Xie Ziyou wasn't just a talented little fairy from the Central Academy. She was also the "daughter" of the head of the Xie family, and the key to the rapid rise of the Xie family.
The development process of the Xie family was too similar to that of the Guan Jia.
The Guan Jia relied on a marriage contract and became one of the largest families around Luo County in just a few years. The role that Xie Ziyou played in the Xie family was very similar to the relationship between Guan Heng and the Guan Jia.
Thinking of this, Guan Heng couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
He didn't know which step went wrong when the outside world spread the rumors and mistook You You's gender.
Or maybe the head of the Xie family had this idea from the beginning. After all, the impression that a man with extraordinary talent and a woman with great potential gave to the outside world was completely different.
The former was feared, while the latter was easier to win over.
The cold wind whistled in his ears. The dazzling but slightly cold Dawn shone through the small hole in the stone wall, casting mottled light on the ground.
The young man leaned against the stone wall and ran his fingers across the rough stone wall. He couldn't help but sigh. His gentle black eyes were filled with love and pity.
He knew how hard it was to be the pillar of a family.
Everyone looked at You eagerly, hoping that "she" would become strong quickly and bring glory to the family — but who had ever considered what You really thought?
Did "she" like to hide her gender and identity?
Had "she" also felt overwhelmed and secretly wiped her tears on moonless nights? Did "she" hate cultivation and want to give up at some point?
"You …" Guan Heng murmured silently. His eyes drifted into the distance, "It turns out that we are the same."
They were both bound by their families and pushed forward by their responsibilities.
But because there were loved ones behind them, they were willing to grit their teeth, bear all the hardships on their shoulders, and embark on a road full of thorns.
"Is that why you came to my side and saved my life?"
On the endless road, a mirror suddenly lit up. The light and shadow in the mirror waned, reflecting two souls that were so similar and so sad.
So he couldn't help but want to get closer to see the end of the other person — but Guan Heng's end was still despairing. After losing his value, he was betrayed by his family and abandoned by his family. He fled all the way to Luo Ling and was chased by his fiancée's maid. He almost lost his life.
Thinking of his father and family, Guan Heng's pupils shrank. He felt a dull pain in his heart. The wound that hadn't healed yet suddenly tore open, and blood spilled out.
He suddenly closed his eyes and clenched his fists. His fingertips dug into his palms.
This fiancé of his was probably a shield that the Xie family had prepared long ago.
On one hand, they used the marriage contract to "save their lives" to shut the mouths of other aristocratic families. On the other hand, they used the tactic of "delaying" to prevent Xie Ziyou from really marrying into Guan Jia. They used an ambiguous attitude to give other geniuses hope and use their help to develop their families.
You were smart. You should have figured this out.
But he still came to cancel the marriage contract.
He probably wanted to use the most violent and shameful way to tell the world that Xie family had nothing to do with Guan Jia.
In this way, the Guan Jia, who had lost their support, might fall and decline. But at least they wouldn't become the victims of the competition between the aristocratic families in the capital and their anger.
… Unfortunately, You met a troublemaker like him. Not only did he fail to cancel the marriage contract, but he also made the news big and made it known to everyone.
You had no choice but to pretend to injure "Guan Heng" and then immediately rush over with another appearance to save his life.
Yes, that must be it.
"You, You …"
A bitter smile appeared at the corner of Guan Heng's mouth.
"I'm so stupid. I didn't understand your good intentions until today."
But it didn't matter.
The teenager's eyes gradually softened.
He raised his hand and grasped the light coming from the small hole. The pale golden Dawn sprinkled over his palm and dyed the fine lines on his palm into a gorgeous golden color.
You You, everyone in the world admires your peerless beauty, covets your spiritual body, and your unparalleled cultivation talent. They think that you are the Fairy Maiden of the Xie Family with ice skin and jade bones.
But in my heart, you'll always be the greedy, soft-hearted, and stubborn You who threw the cultivation manual at my face and whose eyes were wet when you were angry.
"I don't care if you're a man or a woman. I only know that you're You. You're the one I've decided on."
Guan Heng's eyes darkened. He slowly closed his fingers and grasped a ray of sunlight into his palm.
"You, I'll become stronger. I'll become the strongest person on the continent you said."
But it wasn't to slap his face.
"If your identity is exposed one day and the world curses and hates you, don't worry."
I will stand by your side, honorably and honorably.
In the quiet cave, the handsome teenager was lost in thought. His eyes were sincere and determined.
…
The cold wind whistled. In the depths of the lonely peak, dust silently swirled in the cave.
A large amount of sand emerged from the end of the deep cave and flowed like spring water.
The wind gradually quieted down.
Blocked by the rocks in the cave, where Guan Heng could not see, the quicksand quietly spread out, and an old man slowly floated out from the center.
The old man bent his knees and bent his back. His forehead and eyebrows were covered with fine wrinkles. His white mottled hair covered most of his cheeks. The white hair was slightly long. As the old man tilted his head, the ends of his hair swept back and forth on his shoulders.
His light gray eyes were deep and dark. He stared at Guan Heng who was lost in thought and muttered to himself, "It's really chaos …"
"Good, good, what a good boy. I didn't wait for five years in vain!"
The old man clicked his tongue for a moment, and his eyes gradually brightened.
His tone of surprise finally startled Guan Heng. The teenager's eyebrows twitched. He suddenly turned around and asked vigilantly, "Who's there?"
The old man slowly walked out of the cave with unsteady steps.
"Don't be afraid, child. Don't be afraid."
He walked under the Dawn. The pale golden sunlight illuminated his face, but his gray eyes became more and more solemn. They were as deep as the sea.
Guan Heng stared at the old man who suddenly appeared and frowned.
For some reason, he felt a strong sense of strangeness from the person in front of him.
Especially when the old man parted his white hair, revealing a young and handsome face full of wrinkles and a pair of bright red lips that seemed to have drunk blood.
"Haha …"
The old man grinned and slowly laughed. At first, his laughter was almost inaudible. Later, it gradually became louder. The sharp laughter shuttled back and forth between the stone walls, making Guan Heng almost want to cover his ears.
"I'm sorry, child." The old man smiled and said, "I'm so happy. I've been waiting for this … I've been waiting for you for too long. I've almost reached my limit."
"You're great and excellent. Your potential is higher than any of my disciples. Even Xie Ziyou can't compare to you. You're a gift from God!"
As soon as the old man finished speaking, a shadow suddenly flashed in front of Guan Heng!
The old man's appearance was not impressive. He walked unsteadily, but at this moment, he suddenly burst out with a super speed that was almost beyond the limit of what the eyes could see. Guan Heng only saw a flash in front of his eyes. The next second, his wrist suddenly became cold.
Five fingers that were as thin and dry as an eagle's hooks, but unusually sharp, suddenly grabbed his right wrist.
Guan Heng trembled. "What are you doing?!"
He shook his arm hard, trying to peel the old man's hand off his wrist.
But the old man's thin fingertips tightly clasped his wrist. His curved fingernails glinted coldly in the Dawn. They were as cold as silver hooks.
"Don't move, child. Don't move."
The old man leaned forward. Silver-gray waves rippled in his turbid eyes. His bright red lips wriggled. "Let me see, let me see you clearly …"
A wisp of gray gas quietly jumped out of the old man's fingertips and avoided Guan Heng's sight. It wriggled a few times like an earthworm and circled around the place where their skin touched. Then, it quietly hid under Guan Heng's skin.
Everything happened in the blink of an eye.
The rough touch of the old man's fingertips made Guan Heng extremely uncomfortable. It covered up the feeling of the gray gas entering his body.
The gray gas was also agile like a living creature. After it entered the skin, it immediately hid in the blood vessels and merged with everything around it. It flowed with the gurgling blood to the heart.
Guan Heng frowned. Just as he was about to say something, the old man suddenly took half a step back and let go of his hand.
He laughed heartily. The light in his eyes was even brighter. His eyebrows were curved, revealing a strange affection.
"That's right, that's right. You're really a good child."
"Child, let me ask you. Are you willing to be my disciple?"
Guan Heng was speechless.
Was this person looking for a disciple?
Why did he feel that the old man looked at him as if he was looking at a dish to go with wine?
The young man's slight resistance fell into the old man's eyes. The old man smiled and covered his mouth with his right hand. He coughed softly.
"What, you don't want to?"
"Child, you probably don't know my identity."
"I'm the dean of the Central Academy. The girl from the Xie family that you like and the boy from the Wu family that you hate have to respectfully call me master when they see me. Hey, what's with that expression? Don't I look like one?"
Guan Heng looked suspicious and slowly shook his head. "You don't look like one."
"… Well, I don't look good now." The old man laughed dryly and rubbed his hands awkwardly. "It's because I've been in seclusion for too long. I just came out and didn't have time to take care of myself."
"In short, if you take me as your master, you'll be the Junior Brother of the whole academy!"
Guan Heng pursed his lips and looked at the old man disapprovingly. "Why should I be someone else's younger brother?"
"…" The old man choked and said helplessly, "You're a Junior Brother, not a Junior Brother … By the way, you like the girl from the Xie family, right?"
Hearing the words "Xie family", Guan Heng's eyelashes trembled and his eyes darkened.
He clenched his hands behind his back and an invisible cyclone quietly appeared in his palms.
How did this person know who he liked?
When did he come? Did he know all of Youyou's secrets?
"Don't look at me like that." The old man stroked his beard and smiled faintly. "I'm here to help you. The girl from the Xie family is very arrogant."
"You want to be with her, but you don't have an identity that matches her. Easier said than done."
The morning breeze was slightly cool and echoed in the quiet cave.
The old man's gray hair was gently blown by the wind. His turbid gray eyes flickered. His voice was low and deep, and the last syllable had a bewitching tone. Every word crashed into Guan Heng's heart.
"You want to stand by her side openly? What makes you think you can do that?"
"Based on your current appearance?"
The old man walked slowly and circled around Guan Heng. His smile became colder and colder, but his tone became gentler and gentler. It was as if he was whispering his true feelings.
"You should know that a good horse never goes back to the same old grass."
"You only have one chance, right now. Take me as your master and you'll be that girl's Junior Brother. You can cultivate together, train together, eat together, and take care of each other. You have to let her see a different you! "
"You still want to become stronger — — I can help you become stronger, stronger than anyone else. Whether it's the boy from the Wu family or the girl from the Xie family, they can only look up to you from behind."
"Child." The old man laughed softly. "I'm the strongest person on the continent. No one is more suitable to be your master than me."
"Be my disciple, and I'll take you on a … road to heaven."
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