I remember that when Di Jun agreed to Nü Xin's request, he gave up the position of the Lord of Heaven to a human god. It was because of this move that Di Jun was opposed by the demon god. At the grand ceremony between Di Jun and Nü Xin, Dong Huang led a group of demon gods to kill Di Jun, and Nü Xin also became Dong Huang's possession.
Over the remaining ten thousand years, Nü Xin was Donghuang's consort, a general who helped Donghuang expand his territory, a prisoner of Donghuang, and an adversary of Donghuang. No matter how her identity changed, the only thing that remained unchanged was Nü Xin's determination to eliminate Donghuang.
These are things I remember. This strong feeling is something that even I could feel and that lingers for a long time. So I can't understand why Nvxin suddenly became so devoted to Liu Lieyu after just one trip to the mortal world.
You looked into the unknown distance. Ever since You woke up, I have noticed that You is a little different from before. The current You is more like Di Jun, who looked down on the world ten thousand years ago.
"You..." I called out softly. You's current appearance made me feel extremely distant from me, as if separated by the Milky Way.
When You heard me call her, she lowered her head and stared at me with her bright eyes. "Xin'er." In that instant, I felt as if she were a little closer to me. However, there seemed to be a sorrow and entanglement in You's clear eyes that I could not understand.
"You, what's wrong?" I don't like the look in You's eyes.
"It's nothing." You smiled, and the dark air around you seemed to brighten a bit, and all the sorrow and entanglement in your eyes disappeared.
“You.” I tugged at You’s sleeve. “You haven’t finished speaking yet.”
“I’ll tell you slowly.” You ruffled my hair. “At that time, I was almost killed by Donghuang. Fortunately, Houtu saved me. I was really weak at the time, and I was afraid that Donghuang would find out that I was not dead and come back. So I followed Houtu’s advice.”
"What suggestion?" I knew long ago that Houtu must know You's true identity, but I didn't expect her to be so well hidden. It was actually her who saved Dijun back then.
"She told me that there was a dark place underground, different from hell, little known to most people, where I could hide."
After hearing You's explanation, I was even more confused. So Di Jun went to Guixu? And what about You? Where did You come from?
“I split myself in two. One part, carrying my remaining power and memories, has been developing its influence in Guixu, taking the name Sun and Moon Lord.” You paused here, “The other part, carrying my soul, re-entered the cycle of reincarnation. However, because my soul was incomplete and too weak, it could only transform into the most lowly monster in the world.”
"Something's not right." I suddenly realized something was wrong. Di Jun disappeared ten thousand years ago, while You was just a thousand-year-old demon. The timeline just doesn't add up.
"What's wrong?" You wasn't annoyed; she just had a faint smile on her face.
"The timing isn't right..." I said softly, sounding somewhat unsure.
"Do you think dividing something in two is an easy thing to do?" You asked with a smile.
I was taken aback, unsure of why I should answer.
You continued, "After I went to the Ruins of Return with my remaining power and memories, my remaining soul was incomplete, even inferior to that of a mortal. Houtu nurtured my fragmented soul for over a thousand years before I developed some intelligence. Houtu then took me to Hell, intending to reincarnate me as a mortal. However, my soul was so incomplete and weak that I didn't even have the strength to be a mortal. I had no choice but to be reborn as a demon, the lowest of all demons."
I held You's hand. I knew that my mindset was different now than before when I said these words, but I still couldn't bear to hear You say them.
You seemed to understand my feelings immediately, and the hand I held squeezed mine back. "Xin'er, I'm fine."
"And then you became Youyuan? Houtu Niangniang has been watching over you for many years." I think I already know what happened after that.
You nodded, her eyes lowered, and when she mentioned Houtu Niangniang, her eyes were filled with a hint of nostalgia and gratitude. "If it weren't for Houtu Niangniang, I would have died long ago, and how could I have met you?" You looked at me, her gaze intense.
I felt a little awkward, so I lowered my head and didn't look at You. The words that I wanted to say just remained unspoken.
I am not the woman you knew back then. If I told you, would you leave me immediately? Or interrogate me? Kill me?
"Xin'er, what's wrong?"
"Ah," I awoke from my struggling thoughts and looked up to see You's concerned gaze. I gently shook my head. "It's nothing."
I still don't want to say it. Let me be selfish and have all of You's love.
You stood up and looked around before asking Feng Su, "Have you been staying around here all this time? You haven't gone out, have you?"
Feng Su was completely confused when You asked him a question, so he hurriedly stood up and shook his head, saying, "I haven't gone out."
You nodded in satisfaction, "That's good."
I stood up and paced around, observing my surroundings. I turned back and asked, "You, did you set up acupuncture points around here?"
You nodded, "That's right. I was afraid that Liu Lieyu would still be able to track you down, so I set up the formation in advance."
"Back then, when you had me stand next to Pipi, did you already set up a formation leading here?" I asked the question that had been lingering in my mind for a long time.
"Um."
"Wow, when did you make this?" Feng Su looked at You with admiration. Feng Su didn't care about anything, but she had a real understanding of formations.
"You want to learn?"
"Hmm." Feng Su's head was practically bobbing like a chicken pecking at rice. Feng Su had always known that You's formations were powerful, but this time You's formations had truly and completely won Feng Su over.
"I'll teach you later."
You turned her head and saw that I still looked confused. "Xin'er, is there anything you don't understand?"
No, there isn't.
You glanced around and naturally took my hand. "Let's go."
"Where are we going?" I followed You's footsteps, while Feng Su stayed beside me.
"Sun and Moon City." You gazed leisurely into the distance.
"What about Liu Lieyu? He'll definitely come again..." I held You's hand tightly, my heart filled with mixed emotions.
The sadness I had just felt hadn't dissipated when a sudden sense of panic rose within me. I gripped You's hands, which had distinct knuckles and were slightly cool, with a little more force.
What if Liu Lieyu comes again? What if...? What if You has another accident this time? Who can save You then?
You held my small hand tightly in her large hand. "Don't be afraid, I will protect you."
This time, You's hand was still thick and strong, but I felt a pang of fear; I couldn't take any more risks.
I glanced up at You Ling's sharply defined face, her fair complexion framed by a pair of crimson lips.
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