Chapter 34 Yingxing or Aren?
Since driving away the Dragon Master last time, Little Dragon Girl's affection for you and Dan Heng has skyrocketed, and she always sweetly calls you "Wandering Swordswoman Sister".
But this time, contrary to expectations, you did not hear the Little Dragon Girl's warm greeting.
After some inquiries, it was discovered that Dan Heng had taken Bai Lu to Lin Yuan Realm.
Since Danheng is with me, nothing should happen.
You return empty-handed and wander aimlessly around the Dan Ding Si, where you unexpectedly discover someone who shouldn't be there.
The man in black was resting under the tree with his sword in his arms and his eyes closed. He only slowly opened his eyes when he heard your footsteps.
It's obvious he waited for you here on purpose.
After confirming several times that no one was around, you quickly walked towards him.
This time you finally saw his face clearly. His long, dark blue hair was casually draped behind him, and his blood-red eyes were staring straight at you.
It is the star of response, yet it is not the star of response.
"You've come." He spoke slowly, his voice low and deep, completely lacking the high spirits of Ying Xing back then.
“Brother Yingxing…” you blurted out these three words.
"...My name is now Ren. Yingxing died in the Yinyue Rebellion," Ren explained, word by word.
"..." You sighed, your nails digging into your palm.
“Don’t be sad, little girl…” he suddenly said, using his most common form of address.
"How are you doing now?" You are eager to know how he is doing.
"I'm fine..." Blade's expression suddenly softened as he handed you a red amulet.
"Wear it, it will keep you safe."
You reached out and took the amulet, then suddenly grabbed his hand as he was about to leave.
His right hand was wrapped in bandages, and you could still see the fading scars through the gaps.
You carefully stroked his scarred right hand, your movements light and gentle, as if afraid of hurting him.
Does it hurt?
"It doesn't hurt..." Blade didn't pull his hand away, but let you touch him.
He is not good with words, but even though he has forgotten many things, he still remembers your smiling eyes.
"Don't cry... I like... seeing you smile..." The demonic body damaged the blade's brain, but he instinctively wanted to comfort you.
"Okay, I'll smile more. You have to promise me you'll try to hurt yourself as little as possible." You looked up and stared into his eyes. "I know you won't die, but you'll feel pain too. Promise me, okay?"
“…Hmm.” Blade let out a soft sound, which was taken as an affirmation.
You forced a smile, took the jade pendant from your waist, and placed it in his palm.
"This is for you, Ah Ren."
You felt Blade's body tremble slightly. After a long silence, he finally accepted your gift.
"Click".
A faint camera shutter sounded, and Blade, a step ahead of you, swiftly locked onto the photographer. The cleaver was just one centimeter away from ending his life.
"stop!"
You quickly called for a stop and stepped forward to question the other party.
She retracted the broken sword and grabbed the man's collar.
"Heroine, spare my life—I will never dare to do it again—" The person taking the photos is an ordinary immortal being. You snatch his camera and find that it is full of pictures of you and Ren.
"Tell me, who sent you?" You quickly realize the seriousness of the situation.
"It was my own fault... I was momentarily bewitched, please spare my life, heroine!"
"You dare to lie to me?"
With the blade in your hand, the force in your hand increases significantly.
"Ouch, ouch, ouch—I'll tell you, I'll tell you... It's Dragon Master..."
The person who took the photos quickly explained the whole story, claiming that the Dragon Master had asked him to follow you in an attempt to find something on you.
The person taking the photos was shot with a hidden weapon as soon as he finished speaking and died instantly, clearly indicating that the other party wanted to kill him to silence him.
"Ren—" You stopped Ren from pursuing you and advised him to leave the matter alone.
"Whoever dares to hurt you, I'll kill him."
The taciturn swordsman made a promise.
"Thank you, but now is not the time." Considering the bigger picture, you patiently persuaded Blade to give up the idea.
Luofu is in dire need of reconstruction; now is not the time to confront the Dragon Master head-on.
"If anything happens, call my name, and I will kill for you."
"……good."
"I'm leaving. Take care." The man in black still had a hint of reluctance in his eyes.
"You too, goodbye, A-Ren."
The man in black nodded, then turned and took the dead paparazzi away, quickly disappearing from sight.
Everything happened in the blink of an eye. If it weren't for the amulet in your hand reminding you, you would have thought that everything that just happened was an illusion.
You carefully put the amulet away, and then returned along the same route.
...
Dan Heng did not return to the hotel until evening.
You asked him about what happened during the day, and Danheng said they were ambushed by a dragon master in Lin Yuan Realm. Fortunately, Jingyuan intervened in time, preventing a major disaster.
Bai Lu has now been sent to the Shence Prefecture, and the relevant personnel have been escorted to the Ten Kings Division.
Based on your experience of being secretly photographed during the day, you increasingly feel that Master Long is setting up a grand scheme.
You concealed your meeting with Ren, only saying that you encountered a paparazzi acting on the orders of the Dragon Master, and warned Dan Heng not to let his guard down.
"Such a thing has happened? These people are getting more and more outrageous." Dan Heng frowned. "I will report this to Jing Yuan. Be careful during this time and try to avoid going out alone."
"Okay. You too."
You noticed that Danheng's gaze lingered on your waist, and you knew that he had noticed that your jade pendant was missing.
Ke Danheng remained silent for a long time without asking anything.
In what capacity should he ask you such a personal question now?
He doesn't ask, and you don't want to explain yourself.
He and Ren are sworn enemies and have never gotten along. Not telling him is actually a good thing.
You think like this.
...
Since the incident of the secret filming, there has been no further action from the Dragon Master.
Jingyuan gradually resumed his work, and during this time you also attended Tingyun's funeral.
The poor fox-girl suffered such an undeserved calamity; her life was forever frozen at its most beautiful moment.
At the funeral, the usually dignified and resolute Yu Kong was filled with sorrow. Ting Yun was a child she had watched grow up; how could she bear to see this scene?
Seeing Yu Kong trying to suppress her grief, you instantly felt her pain.
The sudden departure of your closest loved one is something no one can accept.
Back then, Danfeng was also determined to die. Who could have imagined that the interrogation in prison would be the last time you saw him?
A handkerchief was handed to you; it was made of light blue silk, with a blooming lotus flower embroidered in the corner.
Danheng said nothing.
He thought, what you need right now is a hug, but he doesn't deserve that.
"Thanks."
You reach out and take the handkerchief, wiping away the tears from the corners of your eyes, and look up at the star raft carrying Tingyun's relics flying far away.
I long to buy osmanthus blossoms and share wine, but it will never be like the carefree days of my youth.
...
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
