Xia Xiao smelled the fragrance of hair and fell asleep under the curtain of raindrops. When he woke up, the rain had stopped and the sky had cleared. The fog above Wanling Valley had also dissipated a little, as if wanting the departing contestants to take another look at this huge valley, or to leave a branch as a souvenir.

Three months passed like this. The Great Xia Dynasty used this method to select talents and replenish fresh blood for the dynasty. These outstanding young people will all contribute to the dynasty.

Walking down the high tree roots, Xia Xiao yawned and stretched. Three months is not a short time, but it is also ridiculously fast. However, the harvest is great, and that is enough.

Turning around, Xia Xiao raised his hands, signaling Shu Shuang to jump down. In fact, it was not necessary to do this from the height of the tree root to the ground, but Shu Shuang obediently went to Xia Xiao with both hands. He supported Shu Shuang from his armpits, turned his feet, and made her spin in the air.

Her hair swayed in the air, with a huge arc, like the corners of Shu Shuang's smiling mouth. There were stars in her eyes, and when she looked at Xia Xiao, they became even more brilliant.

The flowers and plants in the deep valley have never been tainted by the world, but when Xia Xiao broke in, the butterflies were startled and flew away.

Shu Shuang, with her heart beating like a deer, landed lightly on the ground, her smile as bright as the pale pink flower in her arms.

Outside the mushroom-like tree, the grass was covered with water droplets, but they were shaken off by Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang's footsteps. Holding Shu Shuang's left hand, Xia Xiao was extremely relaxed.

If it was half a year ago, he would never have thought that he, who had no experience in love, would be with a girl as nearly perfect as Shu Shuang. He thought he couldn't handle it and was afraid that he would have no topics to talk about. But now, it seems that being able to stay together quietly is a pleasant thing and worth enjoying.

Walking on the green grass, the four people also stretched their muscles under the big tree behind them. Ju Mang on the top of the tree raised his face full of water droplets and looked at the sun. His wings spread out, the raindrops fell off, and he suddenly felt relaxed, like a person covered in dirt who had just taken a bath.

His claws released the strange branch, and Ju Mang flew towards Xia Xiao. He flew very low, bringing up a shower of raindrops, which splashed on Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang, as if he was playing with water.

Putting his arms in front of Shu Shuang, Xia Xiao laughed and scolded:

"Looking for a fight."

"I'm going back to bed."

"Get lost now."

After making the hand seal, Ju Mang rushed into his own forest. He did not forget to take a look at the beautiful Shu Shuang when he left. He was happy for Xia Xiao.

"In four days at most, we will be able to return to the imperial capital."

"Your wish will come true soon."

Xia Xiao nodded secretly, and Siqin's voice came from behind him.

"Um... sorry to bother you."

"What's wrong?"

During the time in Wanling Valley, the people Xia Xiao should be most grateful to, besides Shu Shuang, are Su Huan and the other four. Now Xia Xiao regards Siqin as a companion and gives her a certain amount of care.

"I would like to ask Shu Shuang a few questions."

"I?"

Shu Shuang was a little surprised and looked at Xia Xiao, as if asking for his approval. What questions did Siqin have for her? There was nothing special about her.

Seeing Siqin so serious, Xia Xiao pointed to the tree and said softly to Shu Shuang:

"There's still plenty of time. I'll go over first and you guys can talk slowly."

Shu Shuang always revolved around Xia Xiao, and she had no friends of her own. So when she faced Si Qin, she became nervous.

"What do you want to ask?"

Siqin was a little embarrassed and hesitated. Finally, she pulled Shushuang, turned her back to the tree, and said:

"I want to ask you and Xia Xiao."

"ah?"

Shu Shuang was a little surprised and confused. Si Qin explained:

"Si Ning and I haven't spoken since we came out of the coffin. We have always kept our distance because we can't face each other. Neither he nor I could resist Huang Wen's temptation, unlike you and Xia Xiao. So I want to know, how do you and Xia Xiao get along? If you encounter such a thing, what would you do?"

Siqin was dressed in red, hot and fiery, but her brows were full of confusion and a hint of pain. If Siqin could solve this problem, she would not ask Shushuang, after all, she was older than the latter. But it has been almost a month, and Siqin is still addicted to it and can't extricate herself. Now it is about to end. If she doesn't ask, she is afraid that she will lose the opportunity to be alone with Si Ning.

They were all girls. Shu Shuang saw Siqin's anxiety and hurried to comfort her.

"Don't worry, I will answer you patiently."

Shu Shuang held the flowers, letting them touch her heaving chest, but she didn't know what to say. After holding it in for a long time, Shu Shuang spoke awkwardly:

"I...usually listen to Xia Xiao, there is no conflict. You know, he is very calm and will not make the wrong decision."

Shu Shuang stuttered, which was rare, but she was proud and afraid that her words would upset Siqin.

"You have never had any conflicts?"

Siqin couldn't believe it. Shu Shuang thought about it and finally nodded. She and Xia Xiao really had never had any dispute.

Whether in Longgang, Heitai, Rongcheng or Wanlingcheng, Xia Xiao knew exactly what he was going to do, and Shu Shuang accompanied him considerately. In this way, it seemed that there were more warm details in life. Thinking of them, Shu Shuang wanted to speak out, but suppressed it again, because she didn't want to irritate Siqin.

"Then how did you make Xia Xiao fall in love with you?"

"At first, I was just carrying out the tasks assigned to me by my master. My master said that my existence was for Xia Xiao. But gradually I was attracted to Xia Xiao. He is the most special person I have ever met."

Shu Shuang looked down at the first bouquet of flowers she received in her life, her pretty face turned slightly red, and she explained in a panic.

"Sorry, I got off topic."

Siqin's eyes were a little dim. She wanted to learn something from Shu Shuang, but from the current point of view, there was nothing to learn. Her disappointment made Shu Shuang feel sorry. Siqin helped Xia Xiao, so she had to help her now.

"In fact, I think there is one thing that is particularly important. No matter how far apart we are, no matter whether we are by each other's side or not, we should firmly believe in it."

"Which one?"

Looking into Siqin's eyes, Shu Shuang's voice was soft and gentle, making people feel like they were in a spring breeze.

"trust!"

There was no sudden realization on Siqin's face that Shushuang wanted, only a bitter smile.

"I thought we both trusted each other, but we both let each other down."

"Then explain it. There are no shortcuts in emotions. You have to make it clear. There is no point in avoiding the problem."

"Everyone knows the truth, but what should I say? Say sorry, the power of the Wild Mark is too strong, so I chose to kill you to obtain the Wild Mark? Or ask him why he did this?"

Siqin hugged her arms, feeling a little cold.

"Actually, I just want to know why you and Xia Xiao resisted the doubts? I want to learn from you."

"At that time, I didn't realize that it was the senior's trick. I even really thought it was Xia Xiao. He said that as long as I defeated him and obtained the Wild Pattern, I would be able to gain stronger power. Then, no matter how difficult it was for Si Ying, I would break through the siege. I didn't want to eliminate Xia Xiao, but he said that he could still return to the imperial capital with his identity. I believed him at the time, and even wanted to listen to him and fight him."

"Then what?"

This is what Siqin wants to hear.

"Then I found myself unable to do it. Every time the dagger was about to cut Xia Xiao's skin, I felt heartbroken. No matter if he scolded me or hit me, I just didn't want to fight back. I knew he wouldn't hurt me, he was just forcing me. Until the last moment, I firmly believed that the person in front of me was the real Xia Xiao. He was sometimes cold and cruel, and he would become more vicious when using a machete, but I didn't want to hurt him. He had suffered enough."

Shu Shuang's voice trembled slightly, with a hint of tears in it.

"The situation was too urgent at the time, so I didn't think much about it. I just kept backing away, dodging Xia Xiao's attacks. Then I saw someone like me being crumpled into a ball of paper, and I ran into his arms."

Shu Shuang was particularly sincere as she held Siqin's hand.

"Sister Siqin, you still want to be with Brother Si Ning, right?"

It was useless to lie now, and no one could be fooled, so Siqin nodded. She and Si Ning had known each other for more than ten years and were inseparable. Unconsciously, she couldn't leave him. In the past month without him, she always felt that something was missing and was extremely lonely.

"Brother Si Ning has been watching you."

After Shu Shuang said this, Si Qin was about to turn around, but was stopped by Shu Shuang.

"He's turned around again."

"I'll go and talk to him about it."

Siqin gathered her courage and turned around. Shushuang followed behind with a smile, but her destination was Xia Xiao.

"Aren't you curious about what Sister Siqin asked?"

"It must be about love affairs, but she asked the right person."

"Why?"

Xia Xiao placed his hand on Shu Shuang's head and leaned close to her ear.

"I won't tell you."

"You are bad."

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