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Tick, tick...
The sound of blood dripping onto the ground was not loud, but it was very clear. Ouyang Zixin leaned against the wall, feeling a bit relieved after spitting out a mouthful of blood. If it weren't for the sudden wave of dizziness that hit her, she feared she would have thrown another punch.
Thud.
The Small Stone Box resting on her chest emitted a sound at the right moment. Ouyang Zixin looked down to see a warm yellow light faintly shining through her clothing. This time, it did not scatter everywhere; instead, it directed straight at a stone wall not far in front of her.
Ouyang Zixin steadied her breath and walked towards the stone wall. As she got closer, she noticed a small protrusion on the wall that seemed to be movable, resembling a switch. She reached out and pressed the small point inward, and immediately heard a rumbling sound from the stone wall. Then, she saw a stone door about one person high and two people wide appear above, sliding open to reveal a passage behind it.
"Quite concealed," she thought. If it weren't for the light from the Small Stone Box drawing her attention to that small point on the wall, even if she had discovered it, she would have likely dismissed it as just an ordinary bump on the stone. Who would have thought that such a small mechanism could be so seamlessly integrated?
Ouyang Zixin leaned out slightly; she could clearly feel airflow coming from the passage, suggesting that the end would not lead to some secret chamber but rather to another world.
Should she go in?
The passage had appeared, but who could guarantee that it led to Yun Tianmo? If it did not lead to where he was, then what significance would stepping inside hold? She was supposed to be searching for him...
Right, what was she really going to find him for? To question him? Or to plead? Or perhaps out of hatred, seeking "revenge"?
Nameless noticed that Ouyang Zixin was lost in thought at the entrance of the passage again. Her mind was in turmoil, making it difficult for Nameless to discern her true intentions. "Master, are we not leaving?"
"Let's go." Hesitating here was meaningless, regardless of where this passage led. As long as it allowed her to leave this Underground Palace, that was enough. Ouyang Zixin turned back one last time to glance into the Underground Palace. It was here that he had kissed her; that domineering tenderness remained vivid in her memory, yet there was no longer a place for her in his embrace. That night, he had held her as they fell asleep together. The care and warmth felt as if they were right before her eyes. But his gaze no longer held her image...
Resolutely turning away, Ouyang Zixin stepped heavily into the passage for the first time. Now, she held only one belief: to leave this place and never return.
The tenderness once shared now felt as cruel as ever; the sweetness once experienced now tasted bitter...
Having watched their movie together, she decided to let herself forget him. When they met again, it would be as strangers.
"No, no. You hate him; you will turn against each other. How could you just be strangers?" The seductive voice echoed again. Ouyang Zixin had just resolved not to recall his hurtful actions when it immediately interrupted her thoughts.
"Master, how can you so easily forgive him?" Nameless was not trying to support that voice but felt that if Ouyang Zixin let it go just like that, who would comfort her for the pain she endured? Who would understand? Who would care?
Forgiveness, huh?
Ouyang Zixin didn't care where this path led; she wondered if she had forgiven him. What had he done that required her forgiveness?
Yun Tianmo had merely provoked her and then left. What did his relationship with Baike have to do with her? What was she to Yun Tianmo? Had they ever confirmed any relationship or expressed affection clearly?
No, none of that existed. So what right did she have to say whether to forgive him or not?
"You are wrong. Since he provoked you, he should take responsibility. This is abandonment after seduction..." The voice continued to tempt Ouyang Zixin, not allowing her to entertain even a thought of letting Yun Tianmo off the hook.
Abandonment after seduction, huh?
In her past life, in relationships between men and women, not even a kiss or an embrace guaranteed anything; countless people ended up as strangers after a night together. What right did she have to claim he abandoned her?
"You've forgotten your tears, you've forgotten your heartache, you've forgotten why you spat blood..."
Yes, it hurt; she cried; she spat blood—all because of Yun Tianmo, because she saw him holding another woman and whispering sweet nothings. Those tender murmurs should have belonged to her! So he was despicable; he deserved to die!
"Yes, that's right. Don't let anyone who has hurt you go."
Right, don't let them go!
Nameless saw two turbulent currents clashing back and forth in Ouyang Zixin's mind. To prevent them from hurting her, he busied himself navigating those currents. By the time the turmoil subsided, he hadn't realized that Ouyang Zixin's thoughts had completely changed.
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"Why are you alone?"
Yun Tianmo finally found Baike before the third transformation in Beautiful Scenery Without Form, but Yun Tianying was not by her side. This made Yun Tianmo's heart tighten; although he did not show it on the surface, he was still very concerned about his sibling.
If it weren't for this, how could he have left Ouyang Zixin alone to depart from the Underground Palace?
Baike seemed surprised to encounter Yun Tianmo here, a hint of discomfort flashing across her pretty face. She brushed her hair aside to shield herself from his probing gaze and said lightly, "Mo Wang, Tian Ying is resting at the moment."
Tian Ying?
Baike's way of addressing Yun Tianying made Yun Tianmo feel disgusted. How could this shameless woman stand beside his sibling?
Seeing Yun Tianmo frown and remain silent, Bai Kexin felt a bit flustered. After all, the person before her was Tian Ying's younger brother, a prominent figure in Cloud Nation. If she were to marry Tian Ying in the future, he would be her little uncle. It would be best to resolve any previous unpleasantness between them as soon as possible.
"Mo Wang, Tian Ying was injured while saving me and is currently recuperating not far from here. Let me take you to him." Baike initially wanted to change Yun Tianmo's impression of her with her own words, but when she saw his cold expression, she found it hard to continue. It would be better to let Tian Ying handle it; surely he could manage to ease some of the tension.
Yun Tianmo already had little patience for Baike, and seeing her pretentious demeanor made him feel even more nauseated. He did not respond to her words at all and thought that since he was nearby, he would go find him himself. He had no desire to be associated with Baike.
"Mo..." Baike saw that Yun Tianmo was ignoring her and stepped forward to stop him, even grabbing his sleeve. What she did not expect was that Yun Tianmo would push her away forcefully, sending her crashing to the ground.
"Cough cough, who are you performing for?"
Ouyang Zixin emerged from the passageway and witnessed this scene. Leaning against a trunk and applauding, she thought how impressive his acting skills were; no wonder she had believed he had feelings for her. (To be continued.)
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