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"Do you have feelings for me?"
Ye Mingshang was at a loss for words. He certainly knew that Ling'er had feelings for him, which had started since childhood.
He originally thought that some things would gradually fade with time, but some matters truly had a deeper impact than he had imagined.
"Ling'er, we are siblings."
"But we don't share blood ties, do we?" Ling'er countered, turning her head to reveal her beautiful big eyes, sparkling with starlight.
Indeed, they were not biological siblings and were even quite unrelated.
Ye Mingshang was an orphan raised by the Underworld River. He didn't even know who his parents were, but they definitely were not the dragon of the Underworld River.
As for Ling'er, she was originally a spirit bird with Azure Phoenix bloodline, later brought back by the Underworld River as well.
They referred to each other as siblings because of their close bond.
In fact, only Ye Mingshang was acknowledged by the Underworld River as its son; Ling'er, to put it nicely, was an adopted orphan.
To put it bluntly, she was essentially a household servant.
They did not have any blood relation or moral connection.
"Ling'er, some things cannot be forced. Just because there is no blood relation doesn't mean anything. I have always regarded you as my sister; we can never be together."
"I understand. Is it because of her?"
Ye Mingshang naturally knew that the "her" Ling'er referred to was Li Mengyu, and he lightly nodded.
"You know, aside from Mengyu, I could never accept anyone else. Moreover, you are my sister."
"But, but I really like you." Ling'er suddenly lunged forward, her cheek just an inch away from Ye Mingshang.
Inside the room, Li Mengyu and Bai Xiangxue were still dining.
Their sensing ability could cover a great distance, and what they sensed from this short distance was almost clearer than seeing it with their own eyes.
Li Mengyu could "see" everything clearly, but aside from her gaze slightly shifting, there was nothing unusual; she was even calmer than Bai Xiangxue.
"It’s impressive to remain so calm when your own man is being pushed away. Is it because she doesn’t care, or does she have absolute confidence?" Bai Xiangxue thought to herself with a smile as she served food to Li Mengyu.
Li Mengyu naturally accepted it with a smile and politely thanked her.
She indeed had absolute confidence in herself and in Ye Mingshang.
In terms of beauty, although Ling'er was indeed a stunning beauty of the calamity level, compared to her ethereal and flawless appearance like a celestial maiden, there was still some distance.
Moreover, she understood that Ye Mingshang was a traditional and sentimental person.
He could discern right from wrong, light from heavy.
He was a man who could stand against the world for her.
If he didn’t care, how could he have loved only her for thousands of years?
In the past, she did not possess the breathtaking beauty she had now; she was merely considered pretty. With countless beauties in the world, he could remain indifferent; how could he betray her?
If that's the case, why go through so much trouble just to find her?
She understood this matter better than anyone else, and she was more aware of that feeling than anyone.
On the rooftop, Ling'er leaned forward, and Ye Mingshang was first taken aback, then smiled gently and embraced Ling'er.
His action was not an acceptance of Ling'er, but rather a clever way to ease the awkwardness of the situation.
Because this embrace contained no romantic feelings, only a brotherly affection for his sister, reminiscent of their childhood hugs.
Held in Ye Mingshang's arms, tears welled up in the corners of Ling'er's eyes as she remembered the brother who always stood in front of her, shielding her from the storms of life.
This embrace felt just like her brother's...
Ling'er closed her eyes, fully enjoying the warmth brought by this hug and gently placed her hand on his back.
After a long while, Ling'er pushed Ye Mingshang away.
Wiping away her tears, she softly said, "Ye Mingshang Brother, I understand your feelings."
"Don't worry, I will always be your sister, forever," she said with a big smile.
Ye Mingshang noticed the bitterness in Ling'er's smile, but he felt helpless; it was something he could not change.
All he could do was let Ling'er continue to feel her brother's warmth and remember that he would always be her brother—just a brother.
"Alright, let's go down for dinner," Ye Mingshang said with a smile.
"Okay."
That night, there were no more words; everything was left unspoken.
The next morning, Ye Mingshang was sitting quietly in the bamboo forest when a Little Demon approached.
"Still no leads?" Ye Mingshang asked.
"Reporting to Young Master, we have searched all over Nanjing but found no trace of your father, nor have we located those friends," the Little Demon knelt on one knee and clasped his fists.
"I see..." Ye Mingshang sighed lightly, his gaze somewhat lowered.
"However, Subordinate has uncovered something."
"What is it?" Ye Mingshang inquired.
"Subordinate had a friend who worked in the Underworld. Recently, I heard that a new strategist has emerged, quite capable. He leads a group of men and has fortified the Underworld's border defenses, making them impregnable. This strategist is said to be named Li Mingqi."
"Oh? Is that so!" Ye Mingshang was slightly taken aback.
"According to our informant, this strategist is very likely your father, as he also appeared out of nowhere and had no prior reputation in the Underworld. Moreover, his appearance matches closely with what Young Master described."
"Mm, well done. Help me send an invitation to the Underworld; make sure it reaches my adoptive father's hands."
"Yes."
"Continue the investigation. Report to me immediately if there are any new leads."
"Yes."
"You may go."
Little Demon took his leave, and Ye Mingshang gazed ahead, murmuring to himself.
"Why did my adoptive father go to the Underworld, and how did he end up working there? Could it be some kind of conspiracy from the Underworld?!" As he spoke the last words, a glimmer of light flashed in Ye Mingshang's eyes.
"Never mind, as long as my adoptive father can come on the day of the wedding, if not, I will definitely have to make a trip to the Underworld."
After sitting in silence for a while, Ye Mingshang went to find Stone Monster and Little Loli. Both of them were transformed from the demons he had sealed and were considered his trusted aides. Since he was back, he wanted to see them.
Upon seeing Ye Mingshang, they both looked very happy. The big oaf, Stone Giant, was bouncing around joyfully, making such a loud noise that it startled the nearby birds.
As for Little Loli, she happily jumped into his arms.
Gently patting her head, Ye Mingshang felt a sense of warmth.
Seeing her reminded Ye Mingshang of another creature he had enlightened on the snowy mountain—the Polar Bear.
Unlike sealing demons, enlightenment merely opened their wisdom roots and helped them cultivate; success was not guaranteed.
Sealing demons could provide immense power and incredible talent, but they were connected to the soul of the caster.
If the caster died, they would die too. (To be continued.)
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