Chapter 42 "Why are you dressed so scantily?"

Ten days later.

Another torrential downpour.

Listening to the pattering rain, Yue Mingxi sat on the pile of gems, head bowed, completely absorbed.

Two magic needles flew swiftly in her hands, leaving afterimages.

Finally, she tied a knot, held up the woven white gauze, and couldn't help but smile.

After tracing for so long, it's finally finished.

She gently covered her eyes with her hand, carefully sensing and investigating.

There was no sensation whatsoever; it was no different from not wearing it at all.

As expected of gauze woven from Heavenly Lotus Silk, it truly lives up to its reputation. I'm sure Wushanqing will find it very comfortable to wear.

Yue Mingxi curled her lips, lowered her head, untied the white veil, carefully folded it, and put it into her storage pouch.

After she washes it, I'll pack it nicely and give it to Wushan Qing.

Looking down at the still-sleeping Black Dragon, Yue Mingxi reached out and ruffled his hair, smiling, "Wake up quickly, I can't wait to give you a surprise."

A persistent, stabbing pain came from her back, and Yue Mingxi gently pounded it with her clenched fist.

Back pain has been a constant companion of hers since she can remember.

So many years have passed, and Yue Mingxi has long since gotten used to it. However, during this period, she has become so addicted to weaving silk that the back pain is more intense than before.

As she massaged her back, Yue Mingxi's brow furrowed slightly, wondering if her back pain would ever get better.

She searched through all the books in the library but couldn't find a solution.

Standing up, Yue Mingxi flew down from the pile of gems on her sword.

Taking a walk might help relieve some of the discomfort.

The rain poured down, and through the barrier of the Gem Cave, Yue Mingxi watched the rain scene outside.

The trees in the mountains and forests have become bare, and winter has quietly arrived.

Time flies! In the blink of an eye, I've already spent almost half a year in this world of cultivation.

During her time in the cave, Yue Mingxi would often think back to the day she first met Wu Shanqing.

I lied to myself, saying that I stayed by the boy's side only to save my own life and that I dared not go out and take any more risks.

Only now, knowing that she would not die young, did Yue Mingxi finally dare to admit her true feelings.

She clung to Wu Shanqing and refused to leave because she liked Wu Shanqing.

No matter how long she lived, she was still just a mortal and couldn't stay by his side forever.

So what difference does it make whether she expresses her feelings or not, since she'll be leaving sooner or later anyway?

Yue Mingxi sighed softly. Is it true that when you like someone, you become hesitant and indecisive? She couldn't help but want to slap herself.

Yue Mingxi, look at you, so spineless, but... she just doesn't dare.

Yue Mingxi rubbed her face vigorously with both hands, her mind in turmoil.

She was afraid that if she confessed her feelings to Wu Shanqing, she wouldn't succeed, but she was also afraid that she would actually succeed.

If he disagrees, she fears they will become strangers and unable to even remain friends.

If he agrees, she fears that her short life will hold him back.

Wu Shanqing is such a love-struck fool. Yue Mingxi always thought he was the type who, once he set his mind on someone, would be with them for life and would never let go.

This made her even more afraid to let him agree. What if she suddenly passed away? How would he live the rest of his life?

You're already in such a terrible situation, you shouldn't suffer any more emotional pain.

For both of them, not confessing their feelings is the best choice.

The dense raindrops fell on the cave wall, and Yue Mingxi suddenly felt a chill on her body, making her shiver.

I couldn't help but put my hands to my mouth and breathe gently on them.

The next second, she felt a weight on her shoulder as someone draped a warm cloak over her shoulders.

A clear, pleasant young voice sounded behind her, "Why are you dressed so scantily?"

Yue Mingxi's heart skipped a beat, and her breathing stopped abruptly.

After much restraint, Yue Mingxi managed to stop herself from immediately hugging him.

If you can't give someone your feelings, then don't show them at all.

She overstepped her bounds before; now it's time to put her mind at ease and make the best choice.

Turning her head, Yue Mingxi's eyes widened, suppressing the overflowing joy in her heart, and she said in a cheerful tone, "Wu Shanqing, you're awake."

But when Yue Mingxi saw the green of Wushan Mountain, she regretted it.

My chaotic thoughts instantly snapped into a straight line. To hell with the best option.

All she wants now is to hug him, hold his hand, intertwine their fingers, or even do something more intimate; she wants to kiss him.

I kissed his fair cheeks, his high nose, his beautiful lips, and his slender hands.

These thoughts exploded in Yue Mingxi's heart. She took a deep breath and suppressed them.

Ever since she learned that she wouldn't die in a month, she's become increasingly audacious and has become increasingly demanding.

Yue Mingxi decided that, starting today, she would search through all the ancient books in the entire cultivation world.

She wanted to work with Yun Ci to find a solution to the transformation of spirits.

If she could truly become an immortal elf, she would let her heart lead her to confess her love to Wu Shanqing.

"Mmm." Wu Shanqing's ears flushed red as she said apologetically, "I'm sorry to have worried you."

Raising his hand, Wu Shanqing gently opened the barrier around the cave and whispered, "I'm sorry for keeping you trapped inside the cave all this time."

During this sleep, Wu Shanqing regained a faint consciousness and knew that she had slept for a full ten days.

Feeling sorry for Yue Mingxi, Wu Shanqing said softly, "These days must have been very boring."

The moonlit stream swayed like a rattle, "Not boring at all, not boring at all."

Her unfastened cloak nearly swayed off with her movements.

Wu Shanqing stepped forward, her hands outstretched, and tied a pretty bow with her well-defined knuckles.

Yue Mingxi blinked and stared at him blankly.

Wu Shanqing withdrew his hand and whispered, "You...you weren't scared by my true form, were you?"

“No,” Yue Mingxi quickly replied, “It’s exceptionally handsome, with each scale shimmering with a beautiful light.”

"Oh." Wu Shanqing curled up her lips, looking delighted by what she said.

"Oh, right." Wu Shanqing lowered his head, took out a pill from the void, and handed it to Yue Mingxi. "This can cure your back pain caused by the elven metamorphosis."

Yue Mingxi asked in surprise, "That's amazing! Where did you get it?"

"I picked it up by the roadside," Wu Shanqing said dismissively.

It must have been incredibly difficult for him to lie to her again.

Yue Mingxi looked at him, pursed her lips, and gritted her teeth before saying, "Wu Shanqing, I know everything."

"Huh?" Wu Shanqing asked, puzzled. "What do you know?"

Clutching her own hands, Yue Mingxi felt a surge of emotion, but she forced herself to say, "I know you've suffered from insomnia for 14,000 years and lost your sense of taste for 8,000 years, all to save the world. I know I can cure your insomnia, I know you've been planting the Dragon Blood Tree for 5,200 years, I know you irrigated it with your fingertips' blood, I know the Dragon Blood Fruit actually prolongs life..."

How did she find out? Oh no, I haven't told the truth at all. Is she saying all this to cut ties with me?

Two voices suddenly rang out, and Wu Shanqing froze, cautiously asking, "I've kept so much from you, are you really not angry with me?"

Yue Mingxi smiled and said, "I should thank you. Thank you for doing so much for me."

Seeing Wu Shanqing's guilty expression, Yue Mingxi's eyelashes trembled, and she gently comforted him, "Wu Shanqing, you don't need to feel so guilty. I also kept some things from you."

Wu Shanqing asked suspiciously, "What are you hiding from me?"

Yue Mingxi smiled, her eyes curving into crescents. "Of course there are. Actually, I don't belong to this world. In my world, clothing isn't as complicated as it is here, especially in summer."

I kept it a secret from Wu Shanqing before because I was afraid that Wu Shanqing would treat me like a monster and throw me into the sky.

Now, Yue Mingxi has no such worries at all.

Thinking of Wu Shanqing's misunderstanding of her, Yue Mingxi's smile deepened. "The day you first met me, did you misunderstand that I wasn't wearing any clothes? Actually, I was wearing tank tops and shorts, which is a type of clothing we wear in the summer. It's very cool and comfortable to wear."

Wu Shanqing didn't understand what she meant by "suspender shorts," but he understood her words of comfort.

He pursed his lips and couldn't help but correct her, "Actually, you're not hiding anything from me. I know you come from another world."

Yue Mingxi asked in surprise, "You know?"

Wu Shanqing nodded, a smile playing on his lips. "I've seen you in another world. It was winter then, and you were all dressed very warmly, with nothing showing. If it were summer, I would know what you mean by suspenders and shorts."

Yue Mingxi was stunned by Wu Shanqing's words. "So, you could have seen it back then, but I have no recollection of you at all."

“No,” Yue Mingxi said in confusion, “Since you’ve seen me before, why do you still call me an ugly monster?”

Wu Shanqing curled her lips into a smile, "Because you were really ugly back then."

Yue Mingxi retorted, "You're lying! I've always been loved by everyone, and I'm exceptionally beautiful."

Wu Shanqing smiled. "Was it the same when you were a baby?"

Yue Mingxi was stunned, and after a long while, she shook her head. "No."

As soon as she finished speaking, Yue Mingxi opened her eyes wide in surprise and said, "You...you...so that's when you saw me! My God, seventeen years have passed, and you can still recognize me."

“Of course.” Wu Shanqing’s smile deepened.

Yue Mingxi snapped out of her daze, her spirits inexplicably dampened, and she said softly, "So, did you lose your sight later?"

Wu Shanqing paused for a moment, then nodded slightly.

Sensing her emotions, Wu Shanqing immediately said, "It's not as bad as you think. Losing my eyes is no big deal to me. I can still sense everything. Besides, after living for so many years, I've seen enough of everything in this world."

At most, there's a slight regret that I can't see what you look like.

Suppressing the bitterness in her heart, Yue Mingxi looked up and said, "Wu Shanqing, I actually know that I can only live to adulthood."

Wu Shanqing was stunned. "You know? How could you know?"

"I was diagnosed by the doctor during a checkup when I was ten years old." Yue Mingxi looked up and smiled.

“I thought you didn’t know,” Wu Shanqing pursed his lips, “which is why I didn’t tell you the true function of the Dragon Blood Fruit.”

After a pause, Wu Shanqing quietly defended himself, "But I didn't lie either. It's true that Dragon Blood Fruit can improve cultivation."

Yue Mingxi smiled and said earnestly, "Thank you, Wu Shanqing. I never thought I would live past adulthood."

Wu Shanqing felt a pang in his heart. "With the Dragon Blood Fruit, you will live a good life."

As long as he's there, he won't let her die.

Yue Mingxi smiled and said, "Wu Shanqing, let's go find Abbot Yun Ci. I want to ask him for advice on how to solve the transformation of the elves."