A silent world, without wind, without rain, without clouds, everything was as still as death—
Gu Liyan knew that Gu Yixian would never exist in this world again!
He held Gu Yixian in his arms, his movements as gentle as water, as if afraid of scratching her skin even slightly. But even if her cold flesh were to be cut, she would feel no pain!
The icy temperature traveled from his palms to his heart, chilling him to the bone, freezing his world.
With his head bowed, Gu Liyan stared at Gu Yixian's frozen face, constantly reflecting on himself:
He lost Hua Baixian, and because of his own incompetence, he succumbed to fate. In the end, the two of them committed suicide together. However, because Yan Ligu was another version of himself, he was able to survive, but she really died!
Fortunately, that wasn't the real end. She could experience ten lifetimes and return to the Heavenly Palace, where they could continue their destiny together.
Unfortunately, in his first life, he never got to see her one last time before they were separated by death.
In her second life, she hanged herself again because she never returned.
I thought I could stay with her forever this time, but I still lost her!
Am I too weak?
Or was it because I was too soft-hearted towards the enemy?
Or rather—
I'm simply not good enough for her?
Gu Liyan raised his hand and gently stroked Gu Yixian's face. Just like when they first met, she was like a holy angel, a lotus rising from the mud unsullied, beautiful and charming, making one want to love and protect her...
“Yiyi…” Gu Liyan’s eyes reddened, and he choked up, unable to speak. The pain in his heart was unbearable.
My little Bai, if you hadn't met me, would you still be that carefree flower fairy? Because of me, you've experienced life and death, separation and reunion... I've hurt you, I've made you sad, and I'm the culprit behind all of this!
Gu Liyan closed his eyes in pain, tears welling up and falling onto his and Gu Yixian's hands.
Just then, a small hand tugged at his sleeve from behind. Gu Liyan turned around and saw Xiao Tao looking at him pitifully. She timidly spoke:
"Dad, it's been a whole day, why hasn't Mom woken up yet?"
Gu Liyan paused, glanced at Gu Yixian in his arms, and murmured to himself, "Really? A day has already passed..."
Gu Liyan glanced at Gu Yixian, then smiled bitterly, wiped away his tears, and sighed. No matter how helpless and painful he felt, he could not change the outcome.
Standing up, Gu Liyan picked up Gu Yixian and walked directly towards the mountain gate. Seeing this, Xiao Tao followed closely behind, calling out, "Daddy, wait for me!"
Stumbling and unsteady, Xiao Tao followed behind Gu Liyan, and surprisingly, she learned to run—
At this moment, outside the mountain gate, Hua Yuxian had been waiting at the entrance ever since Gu Liyan returned.
Seeing Gu Liyan carrying Gu Yixian out, she immediately lowered her head, not daring to look him in the eye, let alone speak.
If I hadn't run away beforehand, Gu Yixian wouldn't have gotten into trouble. I promised Gu Liyan that I would take good care of Gu Yixian, but in the end, it led to a disaster!
Ultimately, it was her negligence that gave Gu Linlin the opportunity to kill Gu Yixian!
Hua Yuxian clenched her fists, gritted her teeth, and looked up, only to see Gu Liyan's sorrowful and dejected expression. Her heart tightened, and she couldn't help but blurt out, "Gu Liyan! It's all my fault. I'm willing to pay with my life! Kill me!"
Gu Liyan glanced at Hua Yuxian, whose stubborn face bore a resemblance to Gu Yixian's spirit, then looked at Gu Yixian in his arms and smiled slightly before speaking softly:
"She asked you to leave because she didn't want you to get involved in this feud. I can't go against her wishes, and besides... you're her older sister, I can't let you take responsibility."
Upon hearing Gu Liyan's words, Hua Yuxian froze on the spot. "You, what did you say? I'm her older sister?!"
Seeing Hua Yuxian's astonished expression, Gu Liyan said nothing more to her and carried Gu Yixian deeper into the forest.
Hua Yuxian snapped out of her daze, looked at Gu Liyan's dejected figure, clenched her fists, bit her lip, and shouted with all her might:
"Gu Liyan! I'm sorry!"
After saying this, he bowed deeply. "I'm sorry! If I hadn't left, she wouldn't have died! I'm so sorry—"
Gu Liyan paused, his eyes instantly reddening. He glanced down at Gu Yixian, then turned back to her with a slight smile. "It's not your fault... I failed to protect her... Besides, Yiyi, she doesn't blame you..."
Gu Liyan swallowed hard and said softly, "They didn't blame me..."
Hua Yuxian was slightly taken aback when she heard Gu Liyan's words. She raised her head and clearly saw the crystal tear that fell from Gu Liyan's cheek the moment he turned his head.
Like shattered ice, like a broken heart, like grudges that have vanished like clouds...
Watching Gu Liyan's figure recede into the distance, a sense of loss welled up within Hua Yuxian. She felt as if she had lost something precious, and her heart felt empty...
Suddenly, the cawing of crows came from the sky, and she snapped out of her reverie—
As dusk fell, the setting sun shone on her face, making her look stunning in her red dress. But behind her stood the mountain gate, and in the world around her, she was all alone...
Standing before the mountain gate, she collapsed to her knees, her body giving way. "Why...why did you make me lose my memory?!"
If she had known that Gu Yixian was her younger sister, she definitely wouldn't have left!
Some things, some feelings
Hate has no reason, love has no cause.
——
Gu Liyan carried Gu Yixian all the way to the cave where the two of them first met.
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