Lingyao lay down beside Yinming and reached out to pull him into her arms.
“I remember when we met again among the gods, your eyes were full of panic. I thought it was because you felt guilty for abandoning me.”
"Looking back now, the emotion it contained was mostly fear."
"It seems that the version of me in the story truly fulfilled all the words I spoke at the time of my Nirvana."
"Since you knew about this beforehand, it's only natural that you would feel fear and want to run away."
"It's my fault... If I had told you what was on my mind after Nirvana, we wouldn't have gone through so many detours to be together."
"It's my fault for not believing you sooner, which made us miss so much time."
Yin Ming let him hold him, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
Who can argue with that? If he had known earlier that Lingyao wouldn't hurt him, none of the subsequent events would have happened.
However, every cloud has a silver lining.
Without experiencing those things, how could he understand Lingyao's feelings for him, or his own heart?
Thinking of this, Yin Ming curled his lips, "Well... I guess it's a case of good things coming to those who wait."
It is precisely because the process is arduous that the result is all the more precious.
Having another piece of the past to look back on isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Moreover, his body was already riddled with wounds at the time, so it was quite necessary to replace it with a healthy one.
The only thing they might regret is that they caused Lingyao a long time of heartache because of this.
But it's okay, they have a long road ahead of them. They can create more happy memories to cover up all the hardships.
Recalling the topic that had just been mentioned, a sudden thought flashed through Yin Ming's mind, and he couldn't help but ask curiously:
"Seriously, Yao, if someone else were to carry out the mission, would you still like him?"
Does he like anyone who saves him?
Thinking about it, why did he feel a little angry? Yin Ming pursed his lips. Was this what jealousy felt like?
Ling Yao remained silent for a long time, until Yin Ming thought he wouldn't answer, before he replied in a slightly hesitant tone:
"This... hasn't happened yet, and I'm not sure what will happen to me."
Does that mean it's really possible?
Yin Ming was amused by his answer, but more so by his own anger.
How novel! Go find your own vinegar to eat.
Seriously, I'm speechless. What kind of brain could ask such a question?
Now look what's happened, I'll never be happy again.
Seeing Yin Ming's sullen expression, Ling Yao couldn't help but smile, her starry eyes full of triumphant teasing.
Unable to bear teasing him any longer, Lingyao coughed lightly and said seriously:
"Well, to be honest, it's probably unlikely, because no one will ever treat me as well as Yin Ming did."
"Yin Ming is a one-of-a-kind person in this world, and no one can replace you in my heart."
"If it were someone else, I would probably end up alone."
Yin Ming pursed his lips, about to retort that anyone could say nice things, when he suddenly remembered the original plot.
I was immediately delighted.
Hey, dying alone seems to be true.
Alright then, Yin Ming can be happy again.
Seeing that he seemed to have thought of something and revealed a satisfied smile, Lingyao couldn't help but also curl the corners of his mouth.
"I don't know exactly what's written in the storybook, but no matter what happens, I will never hurt you. I swear on my life."
"As for Yin Ming saying that this is just a fictional world... well, look."
Lingyao took Yinming's hand and pressed it against her cheek, the warmth instantly spreading into her palm.
"I am real, and this world is real. If that's the case, how do we distinguish between illusion and reality? The only thing we can be sure of is that we both exist."
"Furthermore, as long as I can always be with you, it makes no difference whether it's the world of stories or the real world."
"That's my idea. What about Yin Ming?"
"What are you thinking? Will you leave me and go back to your old world?"
What was he thinking? Yin Ming frowned slightly; he didn't know either.
He didn't know why he had transmigrated into the book, nor did he know if he would be suddenly transported back one day.
The reason he's so interested in the First Emperor's diary is because he wants to know what happened back then and find out the whole truth.
But one thing is certain: his physical body in reality is most likely already dead. If he were teleported back, the outcome would probably be death as well.
So whether for his own life or for Lingyao, Yin Ming naturally wanted to stay in this world.
So Yin Ming stroked Ling Yao's cheek and said earnestly, "Of course I want to stay by your side."
Lingyao rubbed his hand and replied, "That's good then."
Thinking of something, he spoke again:
"Yin Ming, don't think I'm being annoying by constantly bringing up this issue. I just want you to know that I'm determined to be with you forever, and I hope you are too, so that I can be even more determined."
Yin Ming gave a soft "hmm".
He can understand that feeling.
It can be really agonizing when you put in effort but don't get any feedback, and the road you walk alone is especially difficult.
If you have someone to accompany you, whether it's silently by your side or supporting each other, things will always be much better, and your mindset will be much better too.
"We will be together forever."
It only ends with death.
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