Chapter 27
If it were me last year, seeing Chu Yingyu in such a bad situation, I would not dare to run away but would not dare to call him easily.
I don't even need to sense it, I can see with my naked eyes that something is wrong with him.
He felt strange body pain when facing me. After going out to carry out the task of dealing with the traitor Lao Er, he became uneasy when he came back. He no longer had the arrogance in his bones. He never thought of himself as weak.
He was the sharpest blade of Yae Palace, but now, he was said by the shadow to be rusty and his sword-drawing speed had become slower.
But Chu Yingyu is not a swordsman, nor is he Ximen Chuxue in the novel. He would not abandon his wife and children just because of the impact on his sword, right?
Although not, he can kill Xiaobai and kill obstacles. He is much scarier than Simon, okay?
These thoughts raced through my mind, and the sound of my breathing was not noticeable in the quiet backyard, because Chu Yingyu's breathing was even more rapid and uncomfortable than mine.
I felt a little cold, but the sun was shining brightly above my head.
Kneeling on the ground, his right hand loosened the sword, like a person with a headache covering his head, his body trembling like a string, and a whimpering sound like the cry of a wild beast leaked from his throat.
Wasn't he already number one in the Yae Palace? That was what made him so upset. Perhaps, the mission he kept silent about was a failure.
But I'm not sure, it's just a guess.
I had the illusion that if I walked over, he might kill me.
This thought prevented me from taking a step closer. My hands hanging by my sides clenched and then relaxed tremblingly, just like my constantly shrinking emotions.
I couldn't leave him alone, but I couldn't just rush in without considering the atmosphere. In my hesitation, I spoke softly.
"Can I come to you?"
The sound seemed not to reach his ears. He was like a lone social animal, resisting alone.
In this chaos, he looked at me as if asking for help, and the plea from the bottom of his heart hit my heart.
He seemed to be begging me.
Mustering a bit of courage, I took the first step towards him. The ever-shrinking distance made my racing heart calm down.
Thinking back, our acquaintance and friendship had almost always been Chu Yingyu approaching me. This time, I couldn't retreat. I felt like if I hid away from him, I would lose him.
I slowly squatted down in front of him and put my hand on the boy's shoulder. His body trembled violently under my palm. He didn't dodge, but seemed to be frightened.
My fingers went from lightly touching to spreading out, stroking along his shoulder line. I pressed myself against him and gently hugged him.
"Chu Yingyu, Chu Yingyu..."
I didn't know what to say, so I just called his name over and over again until he came out of his resistance and confusion and held me tightly in his arms.
It felt like the air in my lungs was about to be squeezed out and my spine was about to be broken by him.
"pain."
The strength he held on me loosened a little, and he murmured with a blank look in his eyes, "Xiao E, you should leave."
But you are hugging me so tightly, what nonsense are you talking about?
"No, don't go. I won't treat you like I did to Xiaobai..."
"I will treat you the way you like, please don't leave."
"But I'm no longer the best killer. I couldn't protect you. I almost got you killed..."
The guy who kept chattering in my ear sounded just like my deskmate who was reciting the text in a low voice. I was so annoyed that I pushed his arms away, held his face with both hands, and slapped him twice.
The crisp sound of the slap brought him back to his senses for a moment, and his scattered gaze focused on my face.
"You are number one in my heart!"
"What's the point of being number one in your heart? Can it protect you?"
"..." It's hard for you to argue with me when you're not in the right state!
After thinking for a moment, I shook his face. "Actually, when I decided to marry you, I wanted you to quit being a killer. Okay? You can do a lot of things now, and you can accumulate wealth again. Besides, you're already rich. What's the point of being a killer?"
"But if I don't become a killer, what else can I do? But now I can't even be a killer."
"You're very strict with yourself. Have you never lost?"
Chu Yingyu nodded blankly, then as if he had thought of something, he shook his head painfully.
"I lost. I failed to bring Yun Wuyou back."
"He is the second-ranked assassin who defected from Yaemitsu?"
"Well, I don't want to talk about that."
Chu Yingyu was unwilling to say more. Even in an extremely unstable state, he was unwilling to expose more of his dark history.
"But winning and losing is normal, there are wins and losses..."
"That's abnormal! I shouldn't have lost! I didn't even notice the presence of the ghost. If he hadn't deliberately missed the target earlier, you would have died! My negligence caused your death! How could you die at the hands of someone else!"
"Calm down. Ghost definitely didn't mean to kill me. He was probably doing a test to see how you were doing."
"If Chongying doesn't want to kill, what about others? I have so many opponents, and you're making it impossible for me to concentrate! If I don't kill others, they will kill you! I've already lost once, there will definitely be a second and third time!"
Suddenly, he grabbed my shoulders tightly and roared in horror. The fear from the bottom of his heart had broken through his suppression and burst out completely.
His shoulder was pinched so hard it hurt, and he was so excited that the wound on his chest burst open, and blood oozed out again.
"It's you, it's you again, and it's you again..."
Still holding me tightly, Chu Yingyu's gaze was fixed on me, leaving me with no way to retreat. I vaguely sensed a kind of madness and paranoia emanating from him.
"Ever since I met you, nothing has been right."
"The Palace Master is right. We shouldn't have any concerns."
"Well—you go."
Mumbling to himself, he tensed in pain, clutching his chest and curling up before collapsing. I was so frightened by his abnormal appearance that I was unable to catch him.
I thought I should run, and Chu Yingyu also asked me to leave.
I’m never very good at making choices. If I were playing games, I’d definitely not survive more than half an hour.
If I pack up my money and run away now, maybe I can live a stable life.
"Girl, ouch, what happened?"
Suddenly, Ye Zi's neighbor's aunt shouted in the backyard. I came to my senses and saw that she and her uncle were carrying things they bought at the market, and they seemed to be passing by by chance.
Uncle and aunt came in and helped me carry the unconscious Chu Yingyu to the bed. They were both shocked for a moment when they saw Chu Yingyu's face, but they didn't say anything and continued to help me.
After everything was properly placed, the uncle held Chu Yingyu's broken sword and looked at it with deep eyes.
The uncle teased: "Miss Li, your brother Wang Wu, could it be that his other name is Chu Yingyu?"
The aunt laughed: "Oh, isn't that the same name as the number one killer of Yaemitsu?"
I was about to pour tea and serve snacks to the couple when I paused for a moment. Although Taohua Village is known for its hidden talents, I was really shortsighted and didn't see the identities of the uncle and aunt.
If Chu Yingyu had more contact with them, he would be able to recognize them.
"Miss Li, don't be nervous. We have retired from the underworld a long time ago." Seeing my uneasiness, the aunt kindly pulled me over to sit down and helped me pour the tea.
"I am not very good at seeing, so I don't know the names of the uncle and aunt." Rubbing my hands, I looked at the two of them curiously.
The uncle didn't want to say it, but the aunt eagerly introduced me to him in order to dispel my worries and suspicions: "Don't worry, Miss Li, we have no grudges against Chu Yingyu in the past or in the present. In fact, he is half our savior."
I was startled: "Huh?"
"My name is Ding Lu. I used to be a well-known thief. Your uncle is Long Beishuang. In his youth, he was also a famous swordsman, known as 'Severing Yama with One Strike'."
"Looks really impressive."
Uncle Long smiled nonchalantly, "It's all in the past. A good man doesn't talk about his past achievements. We're all old now."
I asked again: "Then, how did Chu Yingyu help you?"
Aunt Ding took a sip of tea and began to reminisce about the past. "That was when Chu Yingyu was very young. The martial arts world really produces geniuses from generation to generation. Even your Uncle Long would be ashamed of himself."
"You are the one who always praises others. I am either poisoned or unable to move, and you have fallen into a trap." Long Beishuang still had some temper and glanced at his wife with dissatisfaction.
"At that time, Chu Yingyu was still a baby-faced boy, but he worked very efficiently. His target happened to be our enemy. Without a word, he slit his throat and left. I wanted to thank the child, but he arrogantly said that if it wasn't for saving us, maybe we would be the target next time."
When talking about that time, Aunt Ding couldn't help laughing, as if the grown-up Chu Yingyu is still that young, arrogant and cold child.
Imagining the even more childish and indifferent Chu Yingyu, I couldn't help laughing. Suddenly, I met Aunt Ding's eyes and felt a hint of ridicule in them.
"When did Chu Yingyu have a sister?" Aunt Ding smiled maliciously.
"I don't have a sister, I have a wife."
I was about to act coy when I heard someone's cold and affirmative voice behind me. I turned around in surprise and looked at the boy who was putting on his coat.
"Are you okay? You woke up so soon?"
Aunt Ding smiled like an auntie, "It's true."
Uncle Long glanced at Chu Yingyu, who was sitting next to me. He handed me the sword and said, "Although you are not a swordsman, your weapon should not be so damaged."
Chu Yingyu: "None of your business."
Uncle Long: "You didn't go to the market today, brat. I'm telling you, a dozen or so wussies showed up outside Taohua Village. I thought something big was going on at first, but now I think they're all after you."
"Don't worry, these people don't dare to rush into the village to take action. Just stay here." Seeing my nervousness, Aunt Ding comforted me without fear at all.
"Please go back, both of you."
Chu Yingyu had no intention of making friends with the uncle and aunt, and coldly ordered them to leave. I was stunned, took his hand, and looked at him to ask what was wrong.
But Uncle Long was very tactful. He patted his wife and said, "Let's go. They don't welcome us."
Aunt Ding: "Hey, I thought I was going to help."
Chu Yingyu: "No need."
Mainly because I took into consideration that Chu Yingyu was not in a good condition, I did not disobey him. After the couple left, I looked at someone.
He picked up his sword and prepared to go out. He bent down and kissed me on the cheek. His intimate attitude seemed as if we had never had any argument before, let alone yelling at me.
Grabbing the corner of Chu Yingyu's clothes, I looked at him and asked, "Do you remember what happened before you fainted in the backyard?"
"I chased the ghost away."
"What else?"
"what else?"
He forgot!
I gestured frantically, "You drove me away, you said it was all because of me, and the Palace Master said I shouldn't have any concerns."
Chu Yingyu tilted his head and looked at me. He saw my anxiety and uneasiness, and stretched out his arms to embrace me. "Did I ever get angry with you or chase you away? I don't remember."
"I...Is your mind okay?"
"My brain isn't injured."
I was a little hesitant to tell him about his loss, so I nervously grabbed his collar.
Chu Yingyu: "What are you afraid of?"
Me: “I think there’s something wrong with you.”
"where?"
"Do you remember that you lost to Yun, Yun something, who was ranked second?"
The air froze, and I felt the arms around me suddenly tighten. The moment I was squeezed, I heard the crazy beating of his heart.
He remembered, he definitely remembered, but Chu Yingyu subconsciously chose to avoid it and pretended that he had never been crazy about me!
The author has something to say:
Xiao Chu: As long as I pretend it didn't happen, I've never been mean to Xiao E, and I've never lost. [Affirmation]
Xiao'e: You suck!
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