"Meng Xin, I …" Yun Meng Xin's last sentence caused Ling Chen's mind to become chaotic.
Yun Meng Xin closed her teary eyes as she said sadly, "I thought that I would never be able to say these words in my entire life. Because you had Shui Ruo before, and now you have Dia Wu. My best sisters, Qi Qi and Su Su, are all infatuated with you, and I can't allow myself to get involved and make things difficult for you, Qi Qi and Su Su … moreover, I've received far, far too much help from you, and I don't have the right or the courage to hope for your feelings. It's just that if I don't say it now … I won't have the chance … "
"Meng Xin …" Ling Chen softly called out her name, but didn't know what to say.
"Ling Chen …" Yun Meng Xin called out his real name in a voice as gentle as the wind. "Did you know, ever since I was young, I've never liked a boy. Even the most outstanding men in other people's eyes couldn't move my heart at all. I even thought that my personality was too cold, and that I wouldn't fall in love with anyone … until I met you …"
"Did you know, your existence is an irresistible disaster to any girl who gets close to you … your strength, bravery, domineeringness, confidence … you're cruel to your enemies, but you're always caring and protective towards those around you … and you make people feel completely at ease when they see you … and you're even willing to die for Shui Ruo … all of these things have a fatal attraction to girls, and those who get close to you can't escape … back then, when I was sighing over how Qi Qi and Su Su both fell for you, who already had Shui Ruo, I myself had also fallen for you …
"It's just that, although I've always prided myself on being brave, I don't have the courage to show these emotions. The real me, when I encounter something that I'm afraid of, is actually … not brave at all … Qi Qi … and Su Su, are much braver than me …"
"Meng Xin …" Ling Chen gently held Yun Meng Xin's hand as he looked into her eyes, "The way I feel for Meng Xin is like how Meng Xin feels for me. If I had always been attracting Meng Xin's attention, then Meng Xin's attraction to me would be much, much greater … it was just that I didn't have the courage to say this. The Meng Xin in my heart is proud, noble, elegant and pure, like a beautiful and pure goddess. If I had met Meng Xin when I was alone, I would have pursued Meng Xin with all my might. However, I have Shui Ruo, Dia Wu, and I've promised Su Su and Qi Qi that I'll be with her forever … I thought that someone like me, who was so fickle and unforgivable, would be unbearable in Meng Xin's heart. Being with Meng Xin would only tarnish your perfection … "
Yun Meng Xin's beautiful eyes trembled, and the tears in her eyes became even more resplendent, "Is it true … is it true …?"
Ling Chen nodded vigorously. "Of course it's true. Meng Xin, you should know just how charming you are. Otherwise, you wouldn't have worn a veil for so many years. I can't help but be infatuated with your looks, and I'm completely in awe of your personality and intelligence. After being so close to you for so long, how could I not be moved by you? "
Yun Meng Xin's lips slightly moved, and she slowly smiled. Her smile was very gentle and filled with satisfaction. She hazily looked at Ling Chen as she spoke in a soft voice, "So the happiness that I've been pursuing … has always been so close to me … but I didn't have the courage to reach out and touch it … if … if only I could be a bit braver … just a little bit more … then … even if I still had to come this far … I would truly … have no regrets …"
As her voice faded away, Yun Meng Xin's unfocused eyes slowly closed, and the hand that had been trying its best to feel Ling Chen's warmth also softened.
"Meng Xin … Meng Xin!"
There was no response. Yun Meng Xin silently lay there, peacefully sleeping, as if she was a sleeping princess from a fairy tale, waiting for her prince to kiss her awake. Even though her face was pale and her lips were bloodless, she was still breathtakingly beautiful. Even the charm of the Moon Fairy couldn't compare to her. She wore a simple white dress, but on her body, it seemed as if she was wearing a snow-white dress. Ordinary women would look even more beautiful when they wore beautiful clothes, but for her, it was the reverse.
Unknowingly, Ling Chen's eyes became wet. However, he quickly raised his head, and the tears that had just formed dissipated.
Meng Xin, you said that you were regretting, but I'm also deeply regretting. When I lost Ruo Ruo, I regretted taking revenge on the Long family, and not spending more time with Ruo Ruo. Now, I regret not telling you earlier that I've always been infatuated with you … if only one of us could take this step, at least we wouldn't feel so much regret …
Why did I always have to wake up and regret when I was about to lose you …
"Big … brother … Ling Tian …"
A voice as soft as a mosquito sounded out in Ling Chen's ears. Ling Chen suddenly raised his head, and stumbled over to Su 'Er's side as he hurriedly called out, "Su Su!"
Su 'Er remained silent, sleeping even deeper than Yun Meng Xin. That call just then was just a sleep-talk. In her dreams, she wasn't calling for her father, aunty, or uncle … but him.
However, he couldn't save Su 'Er, nor could he save Yun Meng Xin.
As if all of his energy had been sucked out of him, Ling Chen powerlessly sat on the ground, silently looking at the dark ground. He had always known that he was an anomaly, a monstrous existence that could be called a king. He was someone who had the strength to look down on the entire world, and as such, he had always been arrogant. However, at this moment, he felt that he was a complete piece of trash … a piece of trash who could only silently watch as the people around him walked step by step into the abyss of death.
A sound rang out as the door was pushed open, and a person slowly and heavily walked over to Ling Chen's side. With Ling Chen's Spiritual Sense, not a single blade of grass within tens of metres would be able to escape his ears. However, even when this person walked over to him, he didn't notice anything at all, until he was gently hugged.
Ling Chen raised his head, and saw Xuanyuan Dia Wu's eyes, which were filled with heartache and comfort. He lightly rested his head against Xuanyuan Dia Wu's chest as he said dispiritedly, "Dia Wu, what should I do … what should I do …"
Xuanyuan Dia Wu was unable to reply. She faintly sighed as she softly said, "No matter what happens, I'll always be by your side."
After lightly pushing Xuanyuan Dia Wu away, Ling Chen stood up, "Dia Wu, go and rest. It's too dangerous here, and if you're infected … "
"I know. I just wanted to see you, and I'll leave immediately. Stay here … and keep them company. Even if they're asleep, they'll still be very happy. " Xuanyuan Dia Wu did not insist. Even though she was incredibly powerful, that did not mean that she was immune to Isloka like Ling Chen, Yao Ying, and the others. Seeing how dejected Ling Chen was because of Yun Meng Xin and Su 'Er, she did not feel even a trace of jealousy. Instead, she only felt heartache.
"Tian Tian and Sha Sha are very worried about you, and won't go to sleep no matter what." After hesitating, Xuanyuan Dia Wu worriedly looked at Ling Chen for a while before softly leaving the room.
Not too long after, the door was once again opened, and Ling Chen soundlessly walked out. The fresh air outside did not cause his dizzy heart to beat at all. Instead, he felt as if there was a mountain weighing down on his heart, making it difficult for him to breathe.
After silently looking at the sky, Ling Chen let out a long breath and took a few steps forwards. He immediately saw a small figure standing next to the lake.
"Sha Sha … why aren't you sleeping?" Ling Chen's heart jumped, and he couldn't help but walk over. He started to wonder why Sha Sha was here by herself … weren't Dia Wu, Yao Ying, and the others looking after her? Why wasn't Tian Tian with her?
Hearing Ling Chen's voice, Shadissika turned around and stared at him unblinkingly. She lowered her eyes as she said worriedly, "Ling Chen, I can feel that you're very sad … I always thought that Ling Chen would make people feel at ease and happy, but it turns out that even Ling Chen can feel sad, and so sad."
Ling Chen shook his head and did not say anything. He stood next to Shadissika and looked at the moonlight reflecting off the water.
"Ling Chen," Shadissika continued to look at him, "If, if one day, I become like those two big sisters, or if … I disappear and Ling Chen can't find me, would Ling Chen feel so sad for me?"
Ling Chen's eyes trembled, and he bent down and hugged Shadissika, "Of course he would."
"Why?" Shadissika's voice was filled with emotions. Evidently, Ling Chen's reply had deeply touched her heart, "The two big sisters have been with Ling Chen for so long, and they have deep feelings for each other. However, I was picked up by Ling Chen, and I've been well taken care of and protected by Ling Chen, but I can't do anything … "
"Because …" Ling Chen shook his head, cutting off Shadissika's tender voice, "Because Sha Sha is my little angel. Every time I see Sha Sha, my mood will become much better, and I'll feel much better. This is something that only Sha Sha can give me, and no one else can replace her. "
Ling Chen's words were the truest feelings he had ever felt in front of Sha Sha. It was as if her body had some sort of magical power, and every time he saw Sha Sha and hugged her, he would feel a sense of joy and satisfaction. This feeling slowly settled in his soul, and even though it had only been less than two months, he did not dare to imagine what it would be like without Sha Sha by his side.
"Little Angel …" Sha Sha's starry eyes flashed with a touch of moving brilliance, but it was immediately replaced by a touch of confusion that ordinary people could not understand. Following that, her eyes gradually dimmed, and even her voice became softer. "Then … Then what if Sha Sha is a bad person … A very bad person, much, much worse than … than the most terrifying demon …"
Ling Chen silently laughed as he looked into Sha Sha's eyes, and he said seriously, "Why would Sha Sha associate herself with a demon … alright, even if Sha Sha really is a demon, I'll be the little demon's guardian. No one can harm my little demon."
Sha Sha silently looked into his eyes, her gaze calm and serious.
"Be good and go to sleep. It's easy to catch a cold if you're outside so late at night," Ling Chen said softly as he stroked Sha Sha's slightly cold face.
After looking at Ling Chen for a long time, Shadissika softly nodded and walked back to her bedroom under Ling Chen's gaze.
Sha Sha's expression was very strange. Normally, Ling Chen would have noticed this and would have asked her about it, but tonight, Ling Chen was extremely depressed, and he did not have the heart to care about this.
Shadissika did not return to her room, and she had instead appeared in the back garden. She was silently looking at Ling Chen, who seemed to have lost his soul. Her eyes flickered as if she was struggling with something in her heart. After a long time, a cold wind blew past. This wind was not strong, but it caused Ling Chen, who was usually as firm as a rock, to sway. This scene made Sha Sha's heart ache, and she almost shouted out Ling Chen's name.
If she did that, there was a chance that they would discover her, and then … and then …
But …
Shadissika slowly stretched out her right hand. In the darkness, she slowly lowered her white and slender pinky finger …
"I don't want to see him like this. Even if I'm discovered, I …"
A drop of blood suddenly fell from Shadissika's pinky finger, falling into a small bottle in her other hand. This was the bottle that Ling Chen had used to store the Elven Spring Water. Before the drop of blood fell in, it was already filled with the clear lake water.
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