Ye Ling's heart sank suddenly, as if falling into an icy cave.
She keenly caught the solemnity and a barely perceptible tremor in Duan Yu's tone.
The air around them seemed to freeze, Ryze's excited expression froze on his face, and Akali's curious gaze turned into worry.
The solemn atmosphere, like a cold winter, instantly enveloped the entire laboratory.
Duan Yu's face was pale, he bit his lips tightly and said nothing.
The knuckles of his fingers holding the communicator turned white, as if he was about to crush it.
The pressure from his family was like a mountain, making it hard for him to breathe.
He looked up at Ye Ling. The oppressive atmosphere was like the calm before the storm, suffocating.
Ye Ling's eyes were firm and gentle. She walked gently to Duan Yu, held his hand, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "It's okay, I understand you..."
Duan Yu's body trembled slightly and his eyes turned red.
He took a deep breath and tried to control his emotions, but his trembling voice still revealed the pain in his heart: "Ye Ling, I..."
"I know," Ye Ling interrupted him.
She turned around, facing everyone, and said firmly, "Everyone, let's stop here for today's test. Everyone go back and rest. I will take care of the rest."
Ryze wanted to say something, but seeing Ye Ling's determined eyes, he finally chose to remain silent.
He knew that it would be superfluous to say anything now.
Everyone left the laboratory one after another, leaving only Ye Ling and Duan Yu.
Ye Ling gently stroked Duan Yu's cheek and said softly, "Don't worry, everything will be fine."
Duan Yu hugged Ye Ling tightly, buried his head in her shoulder, and said in a low and hoarse voice: "Ye Ling, I..."
Ye Ling patted his back gently and said softly, "I know, I know..."
Duan Yu raised his head, staring at Ye Ling with burning eyes, and said word by word: "Ye Ling, I..."
Duan Yu took a deep breath, raised his head, and said in a firm and powerful voice: "Everyone, please wait a moment!"
Everyone stopped and looked at him in confusion.
A gloom flashed across Kayn's face. He quickly walked up to Duan Yu and said in a low, warning tone, "Duan Yu, you'd better think carefully about what you are doing!"
Duan Yu ignored Kaiyin's threat. He looked directly at Ye Ling, his eyes full of affection and determination: "Ye Ling, I love you! For you, I am willing to give up everything, including my family!" This sudden confession was like a thunderclap, exploding in the laboratory.
"Holy crap! What kind of fairy tale love is this!" Ryze exclaimed, his face filled with shock.
Akali also covered her mouth, with little stars twinkling in her eyes.
Even Shen, who had always had a stern face, was slightly moved.
Kai'en's face turned pale, and his finger pointing at Duan Yu trembled.
Tears welled up in Ye Ling's eyes. She threw herself into Duan Yu's arms, hugged him tightly, and said with a sob, "Duan Yu... I..."
Duan Yu gently stroked her hair and said softly, "Silly girl, don't cry. I won't let you face all this alone." He raised his head, swept his eyes over the crowd with determination, and his tone was full of strength: "From today on, I sever ties with my family! I, Duan Yu, am no longer a member of the Duan family, but Ye Ling's... man!" He said the last two words with extra force and loud voice, as if declaring his oath to Ye Ling, and as if declaring war on the whole world.
The people around him were shocked by his courage, the tense atmosphere was eased, and a warm atmosphere spread.
Ye Ling and Duan Yu hugged each other tightly, and they felt each other's love and determination.
When the people around saw this scene, they were deeply moved. A warm atmosphere enveloped everyone, as if dispelling all the haze.
At this moment, a dark shadow flashed by, and a cold voice sounded in Ye Ling's ears: "Are you really sure that he is someone worthy of your lifelong trust?"
Ye Ling's heart was shocked, with a mixture of emotion and hesitation.
Of course she understood what Duan Yu gave up for her. That was the family he had relied on for survival since he was a child!
"This fool..." Ye Ling felt both sweet and worried. She didn't want to be a burden to Duan Yu, and didn't want him to lose everything for her.
However, when she looked up at Duan Yu, the determination in his eyes shone like stars, instantly dispelling all her doubts.
"Fuck! I love this man!" The villain in Ye Ling's heart screamed wildly. She hugged Duan Yu back, as if she wanted to integrate him into her own bones and blood.
The energy fluctuations around them also began to become violent, as if they were cheering for their "unprecedented love."
The atmosphere, which was so tense that it was suffocating just now, now became warm and crazy.
"Okay, everyone, let's get back to work!" Ye Ling let go of Duan Yu and wiped away her tears, as if the person who had just confessed his love was not her, and she resumed her decisive and strong woman demeanor.
She took a deep breath and once again focused her attention on the integration of the mecha and the magic weapon.
"Go!" She shouted softly and devoted herself to her work. Ryze immediately joined the battle, while Duan Yu silently guarded Ye Ling.
With the assistance of the two, the fusion work progressed exceptionally smoothly, and the power of the mecha continued to increase at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Every collision of energy seemed like the spark of love blooming. The people around were stunned, and even Shen couldn't help but nod slightly.
Akali's eyes shone like two little light bulbs, and she kept exclaiming in surprise, as if she was watching a wonderful magic show.
The atmosphere in the laboratory has also changed from solemnity to excitement and anticipation. Everyone seems to be witnessing the birth of a legend.
However, just as the fusion was about to be completed and everyone held their breath, waiting for the final result, a shadow suddenly enveloped the entire laboratory.
Jie, that ghostly cultivator, appears again!
But this time, he was not alone. There was a mysterious man covered in a black robe beside him.
The mysterious man just stood there quietly, giving people an inexplicable sense of oppression.
"Holy shit! What's going on?" Ryze exclaimed, and the tools in his hands fell to the ground.
Ye Ling's smile froze instantly. She suddenly raised her head and stared at Jie and the mysterious man beside him with cold eyes.
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