chsdbacks Chapter 99 Ye Lingling
Chapter 99 Ye Lingling
Chapter 99 Ye Lingling
After a long while, Dugu Yan finally released Yu Tianyun's lips, her eyes fixed on his, her voice trembling and choked with emotion:
"You heartless bastard, why are you only showing up now? I thought... I thought you would never come back."
Her eyes were still red, and the glistening tears trembled slightly on her eyelashes, like sparkling gems that might fall at any moment.
Yu Tianyun gently wiped away the tears on her cheeks, his eyes filled with heartache and tenderness, and said softly:
"Yanyan, how could I bear to leave you? It's just that some things have exceeded my expectations, which is why it has been delayed for so long."
Dugu Yan playfully punched his chest, the force of which was like a gentle caress:
"No matter what happens, I can't let you leave me for so long. These past few days, I've missed you and worried about you day and night. Do you know how much I've suffered?"
Yu Tianyun took her hand, kissed it lightly, and solemnly promised:
"Yanyan, it will never happen again. No matter how many storms the future may bring, I will hold your hand tightly and stay by your side, never letting you suffer even the slightest grievance or harm again."
Dugu Yan released Yu Tianyun's embrace, tidied her slightly disheveled hair, tried to restore her expression to normal, and then turned to look at Qin Ming and said:
"Teacher Qin, this is my fiancé. We need some time, so I'm afraid I won't be able to participate in today's training."
Qin Ming looked at Dugu Yan, whose face was beaming with happiness, and frowned slightly, as if there was a hint of helplessness in his expression, but he quickly smiled and nodded.
"Go ahead, have a good get-together."
Dugu Yan cast a grateful glance at Qin Ming, then took Yu Tianyun's hand again and left the training ground without looking back.
They arrived at a tranquil garden, where a gentle breeze stirred, and petals drifted down like snowflakes. Dugu Yan found a bench and sat down, while Yu Tianyun sat beside her.
Dugu Yan turned her head to look at Yu Tianyun, her eyes filled with both the joy of reunion and lingering worry, and said:
"Teacher Qin is always strict in his teaching. He takes training and studies very seriously, so he usually doesn't want to see students skipping classes without a reason."
Yu Tianyun nodded slightly, his gaze remaining fixed on Dugu Yan, and said nonchalantly:
"I understand, but in my heart, nothing else matters compared to being with you. Even the whole world can't compare to your smile or your hug."
Hearing Yu Tianyun's words, Dugu Yan felt a surge of sweetness, but then her eyes filled with concern as she looked at Yu Tianyun and asked:
"Tell me quickly, what exactly has taken you so long?"
She was eager to know what Yu Tianyun had been through during this time.
Yu Tianyun sighed softly and said slowly:
"I entered a secret realm of my family, a place brimming with rare opportunities, yet danger lurked everywhere. I lost track of time there, but every agonizing night, your image filled my mind."
Yu Tianyun vividly recounted his trip to Dragon Valley once again.
Not long after, he finished recounting the general process. Dugu Yan gently leaned on Yu Tianyun's shoulder, her voice as soft as a spring breeze:
"As long as you come back, everything will be alright. More than any chance encounters or anything like that, I just want you to come back safely."
Yu Tianyun stroked her hair, feeling its silky smooth texture, and said affectionately:
"Yanyan, I will always be by your side from now on."
"By the way, I heard from Grandpa that you've broken through to level 54?"
"Yeah, when your older brother was still around, he could hold his own against me for a bit, but now none of my teammates are a match for me."
When she mentioned this, Dugu Yan's tone carried a hint of pride, but then a trace of melancholy flashed in her eyes:
"However, I can sense that because I am so strong, there is a subtle barrier between me and everyone else. Apart from Lingling, I am not close to my other teammates. But with you by my side, none of them matter."
"Lingling? You mean that girl in your team?"
Yu Tianyun asked curiously.
"Yes, Lingling is my best friend. Actually, she's very pitiful. In a way, her fate is very similar to mine. The flaw in our Jade Phosphorous Serpent lineage's martial soul caused my parents to leave me early. I've been living with my grandfather since I was little."
Dugu Yan was lost in memories, her voice low and sorrowful.
"As for the Nine Heart Begonia lineage, only two Soul Masters with this kind of Martial Soul can appear on this continent at the same time. In order for her to successfully awaken the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul, her blood relatives had no choice but to sacrifice themselves to pave the way for her. Since she awakened her Martial Soul, she has carried too much burden, and she has been living in self-blame."
As she spoke, Dugu Yan's voice was filled with deep sympathy.
Suddenly, Dugu Yan thought of the immortal herb. Since she could defy fate with the immortal herb, then Ye Lingling could too. She suddenly had an impulse to ask Yu Tianyun to pick an immortal herb for Ye Lingling. But then she thought that Yu Tianyun and Ye Lingling were not related, and there was no reason for him to give such a treasure as the immortal herb to an outsider, so she couldn't bring herself to ask.
But Ye Lingling is her best friend, and she really can't bear to let her go through another tragedy. Is there any way to get Yu Tianyun to give Ye Lingling the immortal herb willingly?
Unaware of Dugu Yan's thoughts, Yu Tianyun changed the subject and revealed the purpose of their trip:
"Yan Yan, I'm currently studying at Blue Tyrant Academy, preparing for the Continental Advanced Academy Soul Master Elite Tournament two years from now. Leave Heaven Dou Royal Academy and come work for me!"
"Okay, I'll go wherever you go, but can I take Lingling with me? She doesn't have any friends here, and she'll definitely be even more lonely if I leave."
Dugu Yan looked at Yu Tianyun with anticipation, a hint of cunning flashing in her eyes.
Yu Tianyun naturally wouldn't refuse, and said with a smile:
"Of course! Nine-Heart Begonia Soul Masters are extremely rare, and their healing abilities are very powerful. Nobody wouldn't want a teammate like that."
"However, Teacher Qin will definitely not let us go easily. Your brother's departure has already given him a lot of headaches. If the two of us leave as well, the Royal Fighting Team can just disband."
Dugu Yan frowned, her face full of worry. Her delicate brows furrowed, like a flaw appearing on a beautiful painting.
"Don't overthink it. These aren't things we should worry about. Let's go, let's go and explain this to your teacher, Ms. Qin."
Yu Tianyun took Dugu Yan's hand, giving her strength; her broad, warm palm felt like a safe haven.
"Um."
Dugu Yan nodded, and she and Yu Tianyun stood up together, hand in hand, and walked towards Qin Ming's direction. Sunlight filtered through the dappled leaves, casting two slender, intertwined shadows on them.
Soon the two returned to the Royal Fighting Team's training ground, where Qin Ming was still instructing the group on their cultivation.
Dugu Yan went directly to Ye Lingling and shared her thoughts. Ye Lingling was somewhat reluctant to leave the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy. After all, she had studied there for many years and was very familiar with every plant and tree. She would find it very difficult to adapt to an unfamiliar environment.
But she was even more reluctant to part with Dugu Yan, who was her only friend. After hesitating for a moment, she nodded in agreement.
(End of this chapter)