Thinking of this situation, Dongfang Jinyao became somewhat agitated, instinctively grabbing Qin Luo's sleeves with both hands, fearing that he might take action at any moment.
“Those Hidden Stone Leeches are so dangerous. It’s too risky for you to lure them away by yourself! Besides, it’s still unknown whether I can successfully activate the talisman if I go to that building alone. I might even encounter other dangers.”
"In short, your thinking is far too extreme. This is no small matter; you're practically gambling your life entirely on me!"
Seeing her like this, Qin Luo didn't expect that this seemingly spoiled young lady would be so worried about him at this moment.
He gently patted her hand that was clutching his sleeve, trying to soothe her emotions:
“Miss Dongfang, calm down. This is the best solution we can think of right now. Those Hidden Stone Leeches are more sensitive to my aura, so I have a greater chance of successfully luring them away. And you can use this time to activate the talisman inside the building. As long as the talisman is successfully activated, turning the tide will be just a thought away, right?”
"Otherwise, if Miss Dongfang can come up with a better solution than mine, whatever the plan may be, I will absolutely follow your arrangements."
Dongfang Jinyao opened her mouth, hesitated for a long time, then looked at Qin Luo with worry and said:
"Are you really so comfortable entrusting your life to me? Aren't you afraid...?"
Before he could finish speaking, Qin Luo interrupted him.
"My dear Dongfang, I've told you before, my heart already belongs entirely to you. Since my heart is already yours, what need is there for my life?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Luo looked at her shocked and speechless expression, his eyes flashed, and he raised his hand to reach out to Dongfang Jinyao.
At this moment, Dongfang Jinyao was completely immersed in the lingering resonance of Qin Luo's affectionate words. Every word Qin Luo had spoken kept replaying in her mind like a revolving lantern.
Reason told her that this was nothing but deception. After all, they had only known each other for half a day, so why would they easily give their lives for each other?
But for some reason, looking into Qin Luo's sincere eyes, she couldn't help but want to believe him.
So much so that she didn't try to stop Qin Luo's slowly reaching hand; she just stood there blankly, letting his hand get closer.
However, Qin Luo simply gently tucked her hair, which had fallen beside her cheek, behind her ear.
Seeing Dongfang Jinyao's tacit agreement, he couldn't help but feel secretly pleased, a smile playing on his lips as he thought:
Little brat, you've got me figured out.
Then, she tentatively took a step forward. However, it was this seemingly unintentional step that instantly jolted Dongfang Jinyao, who was immersed in complex emotions, back to reality.
She was startled and instinctively took a step back.
Dongfang Jinyao bit her lower lip, raised her head, and met Qin Luo's gaze, her eyes full of wariness:
"You're only saying these things to reassure me so I can activate the talisman. Who in this world would so easily disregard life and death?"
She paused, then added:
"Besides, who knows how many women you've already said those sweet words to? I won't fall for it."
Qin Luo opened his mouth, about to explain, but Dongfang Jinyao gave him no chance, her tone resolute:
"I don't want to hear your so-called explanations. They're just tricks to fool children. Who knows what you're really thinking? Anyway, I don't agree with your plan, so let's not go to that building."
Seeing her wary attitude, Qin Luo had no choice but to suffer in silence. This young lady's temperament was truly unpredictable.
They had hoped to take their relationship a step further, but now it seems this great opportunity has to be missed.
Taking a deep breath and suppressing his disappointment, Qin Luo tried his best to restore his calm expression.
He knew that no matter what he said at this moment, Dongfang Jinyao wouldn't listen, so it was better to settle the matter of the Hidden Stone Leech.
"Since Miss Dongfang finds my plan inappropriate, what are your suggestions? Now that the clues are right in front of us, are we really going to give up this great opportunity and blindly grope around in these ruins?"
Dongfang Jinyao frowned, feeling extremely annoyed.
She was well aware that this was an opportunity, and after a moment of silence, she could only say helplessly:
"I don't have any better ideas, but it's too risky to just go to that building like this."
Hearing Dongfang Jinyao's hesitant words, Qin Luo gave her a deep look, then said calmly without further delay:
"Since we two have such a big disagreement on this matter, it seems that we will be unable to reach a consensus. In that case, I will have to go to the building alone."
Qin Luo paused, a hint of bitterness appearing in his eyes:
"After all, according to your idea, we can only sit here and wait to die in these ruins. I really can't see a single hope of escaping."
After saying that, Qin Luo waited for her response.
Upon hearing Qin Luo's words, Dongfang Jinyao felt a mix of emotions, as if a bottle of mixed feelings had been spilled.
I was clearly thinking about his life, so why did he say that to me?
Nianzhi opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but felt at a loss for words.
Qin Luo stood quietly in place, waiting for her response, the air thick with a suffocating tension.
Time passed second by second, and finally, seeing that she still stubbornly refused to speak, a perfectly timed hint of disappointment flashed in Qin Luo's eyes.
He sighed softly, said no more, slowly turned around, and took heavy steps.
Watching that departing figure, Dongfang Jinyao suddenly realized that if she didn't make a decision now, she might really have to part ways with Qin Luo, and that parting might be forever.
At this moment, she, who had always been free and unrestrained, was forced to make a choice for the first time. At home, she was a pampered young lady who could do whatever she wanted.
But now, Qin Luo's departing figure has left her at a loss for the first time.
In the silent ruins, watching that receding figure, an indescribable panic gripped her heart.
You bastard!
Dongfang Jinyao suddenly cried out and strode up to Qin Luo, her chest heaving violently, clearly overwhelmed with emotion. She raised her head and looked directly into Qin Luo's eyes:
"You think you can solve the problem by yourself? You're just going to your death!"
A wry smile appeared on Qin Luo's lips, but he felt a sense of relief in his heart:
"So what? It's better than sitting here and waiting to die."
Dongfang Jinyao bit her lip:
"You, you. Since you insist on going, I'll go with you. At worst, I'll just die. I don't want to regret not having the courage later."
A hint of smugness flashed in Qin Luo's eyes as he looked at Dongfang Jinyao and tentatively took a step forward:
"Miss Dongfang, you..."
"Don't misunderstand!"
Seeing him suddenly step forward, Dongfang Jinyao quickly took a step back, interrupting him:
"I'm the one who brought you in." Dongfang Jinyao's cheeks flushed slightly, her eyes showing some panic but trying to remain calm. "If something happens to you in these ruins, how can I live with myself?"
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