Chapter 44 Confession: "Yue Mingxi, I like you."...

Seeing his reaction, Yue Mingxi's heart trembled.

It seems I was right after all.

She had always suspected that Wu Shanqing was so good to her and protected her in every way because she was of use to him.

But she never understood what use she, a mortal about to die, was to Wu Shanqing.

The conversation with Yun Ci in the cave half a month ago suddenly enlightened Yue Mingxi.

Yue Mingxi didn't believe that Wu Shanqing, such a stubborn person, would give up hurting himself for the sake of planting trees.

unless……

He was harboring even bigger suicidal thoughts, and I was the biggest turning point.

“Yes,” Wu Shanqing said slowly, rubbing the white veil she had removed with her fingers, “the thing I asked you to agree to was to kill me.”

It felt as if there was a hole in Yue Mingxi's heart, and the wind was howling inside.

A chill ran through her body. Yue Mingxi said softly, "Before we went to the palace, didn't we promise that I wouldn't do anything like murder, arson, or theft?"

The girl's voice quickly faded into the air, and Wu Shanqing lowered his head and said, "Because I am not human, I am a dragon."

Yue Mingxi lowered her head and vigorously rubbed her face.

This is terrible. It was my own carelessness that led me to jump into a hole dug by Wushanqing.

No wonder he agreed so readily when he heard it.

Biting her lip, Yue Mingxi clenched her fists, took a deep breath, and looked at him, saying, "Do you still have suicidal thoughts?"

In the fourteen thousand years of boring days, you attempted suicide so many times.

If taking your own life would make you happy, I can endure the pain and suppress my feelings for you to fulfill your wish.

As long as you are happy.

I don't want to see you sad anymore.

“I don’t want to die anymore,” Wu Shanqing blurted out.

The two voices collided, and Yue Mingxi's eyes widened. A huge surprise hit her heart, leaving her speechless for a moment.

Her ears turned slightly red, and Wu Shanqing turned her face away shyly. "I won't make you do anything you don't want to do. Let's end that agreement here."

At that moment, Wind Bubble landed in the Dragon Blood Forest, and Wu Shanqing whispered a reminder: "We've arrived."

"Oh, okay." Yue Mingxi finally came to her senses, nodded blankly, and stood up with Wu Shanqing.

Her legs suddenly gave way, and Yue Mingxi staggered and fell to the ground.

Wu Shanqing swiftly lifted her up, his pleasant, clear voice ringing in Yue Mingxi's ears. "Be careful."

With his support, Yue Mingxi finally managed to stand up after a while. Wiping the cold sweat from her forehead, she looked at him with her eyes crinkling and her lips curved with undisguised joy. "Thank you, Wu Shanqing."

It's strange, I haven't done anything, I'm just waiting for Wu Shanqing's answer.

She felt as if she had just escaped death, covered in a cold sweat and completely powerless. Wu Shanqing reluctantly withdrew his hand from her arm, then put his hands behind his back, entwining them together. "No need to thank me, it's nothing. Let's go pick some dragon blood fruit."

"Okay." Yue Mingxi recovered and followed him energetically.

Reaching the tree, Wu Shanqing stopped, bowed his head earnestly, and said, "Yue Mingxi, I'm sorry."

"?" Yue Mingxi blinked, looking at him in confusion. "Why are you suddenly saying sorry?"

Wu Shanqing spoke softly, "There are some things I don't want you to misunderstand. I'm not as good as you think, and I need to be honest with you."

Seeing his serious expression, Yue Mingxi couldn't help but become serious as well, "Go on."

He pursed his lips and slowly said, "Before I met you, I did attempt suicide many times. Hurting myself made me feel happy, and I gradually became immersed in it. But five thousand two hundred years ago, I rarely hurt myself anymore."

Looking down at her, Wu Shanqing stopped, her ears turning red.

“Yun Ci is wrong. I will stop hurting myself not because I have come to like planting trees, but because of you.”

Yue Mingxi's eyes widened. "You knew about me 5,200 years ago?"

Wu Shanqing nodded. "I am the only dragon in the world, and I have a bit of prophetic ability. When I was in the most pain and couldn't go on living, I foresaw you."

Recalling the past, Wu Shanqing's face softened. "My prophecy told me that in 5,200 years, a person will descend from the sky and land in my courtyard. She is the only one who can kill my immortal body."

"But this person is destined to die young, shortly after birth, and will not live to see the end. In order for you to kill me, I exhausted my cultivation and took advantage of a rare opportunity of spacetime distortion to come to another world and save you. Seventeen years later, you have indeed come."

With a hint of nervousness, Wu Shanqing said softly, "When you first came, I treated you very badly because I thought you were too stupid to complete this task. I was very disappointed and felt that I had wasted my 5,200 years of planting trees and my years of hard work. So I was too lazy to take care of you anymore. Even though I knew you wouldn't live to adulthood, I never thought of feeding you dragon blood roots."

The more Wu Shanqing spoke, the more uneasy he became, and his voice grew softer and softer. "It wasn't until you participated in the Xuan Yun Sect's assessment and displayed your divine power against the Iron Tree Red Flower that I realized your elven identity and that you could really kill me. That's why I gave you the Dragon Blood Fruit."

With his hands nervously twisted together, Wu Shanqing apologized, "I'm sorry, Yue Mingxi, I'm not as good as you think. I'm very selfish. I did all this for myself."

“I wasn’t selfish at all.” Yue Mingxi looked at him with a smile. “You’re still a good person. Although our starting points were different, the result was good. You’ve kept me alive for so long. Without you, I would have died right after I was born.”

Yue Mingxi looked up at him gratefully, "Thank you, thank you so much. It was you who allowed my mother and me to live together for six years, and allowed me to live for so long."

Wu Shanqing froze, "You...you're not angry?"

Yue Mingxi shook her head vigorously, her eyes crinkling as she said, "Why should I be angry? I should be thanking you."

Although Wu Shanqing spoke lightly, Yue Mingxi felt that Wu Shanqing must have had a very difficult time and suffered a lot when he traveled to their place.

Wu Shanqing awkwardly curled a finger and rubbed his nose, saying in a very soft voice, "Later, I gave you the dragon blood fruit because I genuinely wanted you to live, not because I wanted you to kill me."

Looking at the neatly tended dragon root forest by Wu Shanqing, Yue Mingxi blinked her moist eyes and said gratefully again, "Thank you, Wu Shanqing, you are really, really good."

Wu Shanqing turned her face away shyly, "No, you're welcome. Let's go pick dragon blood fruit."

“Okay.” Yue Mingxi happily followed him.

Picking dragon blood fruit, Wu Shanqing turned his head, took a deep breath, and after careful consideration, casually asked, "By the way, Yue Mingxi, will you mind that I can't see?"

Yue Mingxi was startled and immediately turned her head to state her position. "How could you think that way? Of course I don't mind."

Wu Shanqing breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "I just asked casually."

Yue Mingxi calmed her breathing, looked at Wu Shanqing who was lost in thought, and couldn't help but say again, "Wu Shanqing, I really won't mind."

I like you so much, how could I possibly dislike you?

"I understand." Wu Shanqing curled up the corners of his lips. "I was just saying."

After picking the last dragon blood fruit and putting it into the basket, Wu Shanqing tilted his head and said, "Let's go back."

“Okay.” Yue Mingxi smiled and flew down from the tree trunk.

Walking up to Wu Shanqing, Yue Mingxi looked up and said seriously, "Wu Shanqing, you can tell me anything. Don't keep things to yourself."

"Alright." Wu Shanqing smiled and put the Dragon Blood Fruit into the void. "Let's go."

They summoned wind bubbles and flew towards Foyun Temple.

As soon as they stepped down from the temple, Yun Ci walked up to the two of them and said with a smile, "You're back."

Yue Mingxi nodded and said happily, "Host, we have some new developments to tell you."

“Perfect timing, I also have some new developments to share with you,” Yun Ci said, her eyes crinkling with a smile.

Wu Shanqing stepped forward and said, "You two wait for me. I'll finish brewing the Dragon Blood Fruit for Yue Mingxi, and then we can study it together."

“Okay,” Yue Mingxi said enthusiastically, “I’ll go with you.”

“No need, I can manage on my own,” Wu Shanqing said with a smile. “The sweet potatoes I put out to roast in the fire in our courtyard are almost done. You and Yun Ci can go and eat them together.”

Yue Mingxi's eyes were filled with uncontainable joy. "Wow, I love roasted sweet potatoes the most!"

Yun Ci exclaimed in surprise, "Little Wu, you actually made one for me too."

Wu Shanqing smiled and said, "You guys should hurry up, or it'll get cold soon."

“Okay, I’ll grill a few for you after I finish eating,” Yue Mingxi said happily.

After seeing the two off, Wu Shanqing headed east.

Wu Shanqing took out a basket containing dragon blood fruit from the void and placed it on the table.

His consciousness suddenly blurred, and the dragon blood fruits fell all over the ground with a clatter.

Wu Shanqing shook his head and bent down to pick up the dragon blood root.

Sitting in front of the small stove for brewing medicine, Wu Shanqing thought that he must have been getting up too early lately. He must get up a little later tomorrow and get a good rest.

As he fanned the small stove, Wu Shanqing couldn't help but smile.

Yue Mingxi didn't mind that he couldn't see, which increased his chances of a successful confession.

Lifting the lid, Wu Shanqing added dragon blood fruit, a smile playing on his lips.

Time should pass faster, he couldn't wait to be with her.

-

On the night of Yue Mingxi's birthday, she had an unusual bout of insomnia.

Her mind was filled with scenes of her birthday today. Kaixin surrounded her, and Yuemingxi was so excited that she couldn't fall asleep.

This was the happiest birthday she had since her mother passed away when she was six years old.

She had always thought she wouldn't live to see this day, or that she would die alone in the wilderness.

She never imagined that her eighteenth birthday would be so lively.

Surrounded by her favorite boy and good friends, everyone gathered in Wushanqing's courtyard to wish her a happy birthday.

There was a huge cake on the table, which Sister Bai and her fellow disciples made for her.

Immortal Venerable Changjing and other immortals also arrived, presenting Yuemingxi with many precious elixirs.

Li Shizhi also traveled a long way from the palace, bringing many beautiful ornaments for Yue Mingxi. When the girl saw Yue Mingxi, her eyes lit up instantly, and she hugged Yue Mingxi tightly. "Sister, I missed you so much."

Yue Mingxi smiled and said, "I miss you so much too. You've gotten so thin. You need to take good care of yourself."

Li Shizhi smiled and said, "I've been too busy lately, but things will be fine once this period is over."

Yue Mingxi whispered in her ear, "You must take good care of yourself."

Li Shizhi nodded vigorously, hugging her tightly, "Thank you, sister, you too."

Shangguan Yaotai looked at the two of them, then at Wu Shanqing standing to the side, and smiled.

Looking at her strange smile, Zuo Zhixuan asked in confusion, "Shangguan Yaotai, what are you laughing at?"

Shangguan Yaotai rolled her eyes at him. "What's it to you, you idiot?"

Zuo Zhixuan angrily said, "I'm ignoring you. You're the idiot."

Demon Lord Changsun Wangrong stepped forward and tried to smooth things over, saying, "You two, stop arguing."

"What's it to you?"

"What's it to you?"

"Shangguan Yaotai," Zuo Zhixuan stared at him, and they said in unison.

Changsun Wangrong: "..."

Taking a breath, Changsun Wangrong forced a stiff smile at the two of them, "I just want to tell you two that the war between demons and monsters is about to begin. Before that, please keep your demons under your control."

"Shouldn't we be saying that to you, Lord Demon Lord?"

The two spoke in unison, turning their heads in surprise. Shangguan Yaotai and Zuo Zhixuan exchanged a glance and glared at each other, "Why are you mimicking me?"

Changsun Wangrong was too lazy to pay attention to these lunatics. She glared at the two of them and walked towards Wushan Qing.

Sensing the two still embracing, Wu Shanqing finally couldn't hold back any longer.

After hastily ending his conversation with Yun Ci, Wu Shanqing walked towards Yue Mingxi.

Yun Ci smiled, looking amused at the little prince who was secretly jealous.

Taking one step at a time, Wu Shanqingchao casually walked forward, "Yue Mingxi, it's time to blow out the candles and eat the cake."

"Okay, okay." Yue Mingxi let go of her hand and said happily. "Shi Zhi, come on, we'll eat cake with everyone later. Sister Bai told me that the cakes they made are absolutely delicious."

Li Shizhi smiled gently at the girl and said, "Okay."

With her scheme succeeding, Wu Shanqing curled her lips and slowly followed behind Yue Mingxi.

The small courtyard was filled with people, who surrounded Yue Mingxi in circles, clapping their hands and looking at her with smiles.

I hope everyone is doing well.

Opening her eyes, Yue Mingxi bent down and, in one breath, blew out all the candles.

As the candles went out, the lanterns hanging in the courtyard lit up one by one, instantly illuminating the entire courtyard as if it were daytime.

Yue Mingxi opened her eyes, looked at the people in the courtyard, bowed deeply to them, straightened up and said gratefully, "Thank you everyone, I am really very happy today."

With a smile on her lips, Yue Mingxi sat up from the bed.

I was so happy today that I can't fall asleep.

Turn on the room's main light, and Yue Mingxi put on her clothes and stood up.

She decided to run a few laps in the backyard to calm herself down.

After a month of daily massages, Wu Shanqing was finally able to get a good night's sleep, and Yue Mingxi didn't want to wake him.

Gently pushing open the door, Yue Mingxi carefully walked around the gifts piled up throughout the central hall and headed towards the door.

As Yue Mingxi stepped over the threshold, she was startled.

Wu Shanqing was sitting under the crooked tree, drinking tea. The bright green light from the lantern hanging under the crooked tree illuminated Wu Shanqing's whole body, making him look eerie.

Yue Mingxi immediately ran forward, anxiously asking, "Why aren't you asleep yet? Has the massage stopped working? When did it stop working?"

Overwhelmed by her barrage of questions, Wu Shanqing felt a surge of warmth in her heart. Putting down her teacup, she replied, "The massage didn't fail. I was just too excited today and couldn't sleep."

Turning his head to sense her presence, Wu Shanqing asked softly, "It's already past midnight on the second day, why aren't you asleep yet?"

Yue Mingxi breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "I was so excited about my birthday that I couldn't sleep. I didn't realize it was already the next day."

Looking down at him, Yue Mingxi asked, "What about you? Why are you so excited that you can't sleep? Do you want to go to sleep now? I'll give you a massage."

Wu Shanqing shook his head, not answering her first question. His heart began to pound, and he looked up and asked, "Are you going to sleep now? I'll make you some calming soup."

Not wanting him to get tired, Yue Mingxi shook her head and smiled, her eyes crinkling, "I don't want to sleep yet, I want to play a little longer."

-

Sitting in the wind bubble, Yue Mingxi looked at the dark night sky and asked curiously, "Wu Shanqing, where are we going?"

Wu Shanqing's ears turned red. "We'll be there soon. You'll see then."

"Yay!" Yue Mingxi said happily.

As Feipaopao continued forward, Wushanqing looked down and asked, "Are you cold?"

"It's not cold," Yue Mingxi said, her eyes crinkling with a smile.

She was wearing the birthday gift Wu Shanqing had given her, and she wasn't cold at all.

She didn't know where Wu Shanqing bought the clothes from, but they were very light and comfortable to wear. Wu Shanqing told her that the clothes were warm in winter and cool in summer, and had a temperature-regulating function.

It's still Yuemingxi's favorite pink.

"It's good that you're not cold." Wu Shanqing curled up the corners of his lips, his heart pounding like a drum in his ears.

The closer we get to the Yisong Flower Sea, the more tense Wushan Qing becomes.

Clearing his throat softly, Wu Shanqing said gently, "We're almost there. Could you close your eyes for a moment?"

"Okay." Yue Mingxi obediently closed her eyes.

Sensing that she had closed her eyes, Wu Shanqing quietly curled the corners of his lips.

Bubble stopped amidst a sea of ​​flowers, and Wu Shanqing's heart raced.

Taking a deep breath, Wu Shanqing took out the bouquet of pine needles he had prepared beforehand from the void, slung it over his back, and said softly, "We've arrived. You can stand up and open your eyes now."

"Okay." Yue Mingxi smiled and obediently stood up, slowly opening her eyes.

Vast expanses of colorful flowers instantly filled Yue Mingxi's eyes.

The flowers were very beautiful, with large, layered petals that emitted a shimmering glow. Countless points of light flew in the black night sky, illuminating the entire sea of ​​flowers.

A gentle breeze blew by, and the sea of ​​flowers swayed lightly before Yuemingxi's eyes.

Yue Mingxi's eyes widened, so beautiful she didn't want to blink.

Turning her head to look at Wushanqing, Yue Mingxi exclaimed, "Wushanqing, this place is so beautiful!"

A bunch of pink flowers suddenly appeared before his eyes, held in the boy's fair and slender hand, the veins on his hand standing out from the force.

Yue Mingxi blinked and looked up at Wu Shanqing.

Wu Shanqing's heart pounded. "This is Yisonghua, I'm giving it to you."

"Thank you, these flowers are so beautiful," Yue Mingxi said with a smile as she accepted the flowers.

The moment the flower landed in her hand, Yue Mingxi heard Wu Shanqing's sincere voice explode in her ears like fireworks.

"Yue Mingxi, I like you."