"No." Liang Yihan replied in a deep voice, turned and walked into the distance, sitting down with his back against a big tree.
The dozen or so disciples of the Yuandao Sect looked at each other in bewilderment.
Liang Yihan raised his head and leaned it against the tree trunk. His face was pale, his eyes were closed, his brows were furrowed, and his expression was sorrowful. He thought of the Begonia Courtyard many years ago, the season when the begonia blossoms were falling one after another. The sun was shining brightly then, the begonias were fragrant, and the wicker chair under the begonia tree creaked and swayed, on which lay a boy, with a tabby cat curled up in his arms.
That tabby cat had relied on him so much that he clearly felt that among so many people and billions of living beings in this world, the only one she relied on and cherished was him, Liang Yihan.
However, time can never go back to the past. The look she gave him had lost its affection and turned into hatred.
Tears welled up in Liang Yihan's eyes, but they evaporated before they could fall. Who could see that hint of weakness in him?
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Before we knew it, it was dusk.
A disciple of the Yuandao Sect approached Liang Yihan and asked in a low voice, "Senior Brother, it's getting late, shall we..."
Liang Yihan slowly opened his eyes, his expression blank. He lowered his gaze, lost in thought, unsure of what to do.
They couldn't stay here. If the demon prince came with his men to rescue Liuli, they wouldn't be able to stop him. Returning to the mountain would be the safest option. But if they returned to the mountain with Lingxi, it would be like throwing a lamb into a pack of wolves—far too dangerous.
What to do, what to do? Liang Yihan was in a great dilemma.
"Senior brother?" The young man called out after a long silence.
Liang Yihan remained silent for a while, then stood up, his voice a little hoarse, and said, "Let's go back to the mountain."
The young man nodded and replied, "Okay."
Liang Yihan walked slowly into the cave. Six disciples followed him after hearing his order to return to the mountain, intending to take Liuli and the others back to the sect.
Upon reaching the cave entrance, Liang Yihan said calmly, "Wait a moment, and come in when I call you."
"Yes." The six people exchanged glances and stopped in their tracks.
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