"What? You said Miss Ouyang misunderstood you and Mo..." Yun Tianying listened as Baike roughly described the situation and suddenly felt that things might get complicated. Since childhood, Yun Tianmo had never been good at explaining himself; more accurately, he simply looked down on the need to explain. If Miss Ouyang really misunderstood something, it would likely take some effort for Yun Tianmo to handle it.
Just as Baike was about to say something else, she suddenly noticed Zhao Feiyu standing nearby. Being from the Exiled Nation, she quickly stopped her conversation and said arrogantly, "Haven't you seen enough? The person has already left, what are you still doing here?"
Zhao Feiyu rolled her eyes at this. Baike was truly annoying; what did it matter to her if she was here? No one had told her to leave when she had been watching for so long. Now that Yun Tianmo had taken Ouyang Zixin away, Baike started acting like she was in charge?
Hmph, she really thought too highly of herself.
Yun Tianying seemed oblivious to Baike's arrogant attitude and followed the direction where Yun Tianmo had gone. He noticed that his brother didn't seem to have any intention of stopping and wondered where he was taking her.
Well, his brother was indeed quite reserved. Now that he had encountered a girl he liked, hopefully, he would find happiness. At least it should be better than the misery he himself endured.
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"Let go! What are you doing!"
Ouyang Zixin was dragged along by Yun Tianmo. Although she struggled during the journey, she didn't use all her strength. She found herself still cherishing the warmth of his palm, hoping this moment could last just a little longer. But as they walked further away, concern began to creep in; she had yet to properly confront Baike and witness the unpleasant expressions of both men.
"Ugh."
Suddenly, Yun Tianmo stopped. With a forceful tug, he pulled Ouyang Zixin, who was following him, in front of him and wrapped his arms around her. Caught off guard, she collided with his chest and let out a muffled sound, momentarily stunned.
"I won't let go."
The voice of Yun Tianmo sounded above her head, somewhat awkwardly. It seemed unnatural for him to say those two words. Yet judging by the strength in his grip, it didn't look like he was unwilling; it was clearly contradictory—what exactly did he want to express?
—Master...
Her nose hurt so much.
——Master. Are you going to let Yun Tianmo go?
Who said that? I would never easily forgive a heartless man who hurt me.
——But, Master. It seems like you really enjoy his embrace...
Huh?
Nameless's words were like a sudden cold wind blowing through the warm spring air, instantly waking Ouyang Zixin up. Just moments ago, she had been enamored with the warmth of his palm, and now she was reluctant to leave his embrace. Oh my, Ouyang Zixin, you really are being foolish!
"Don't move, let me speak." Yun Tianmo felt Ouyang Zixin resisting and tightened his arms around her. He closed his eyes, pressing his lips together. He truly didn't know how to start; not to mention explaining, he felt at a loss just expressing his feelings for her.
"The matter with Baike is a misunderstanding. Don't move, let me explain."
Ouyang Zixin kept squirming, but how could she break free from Yun Tianmo's grip? To show her dissatisfaction, she refused to listen and pressed her hands against her ears in silent protest against Yun Tianmo.
"I have only kissed you." Ignoring Ouyang Zixin's actions of covering her ears, Yun Tianmo pondered for a moment before slowly speaking again. "After leaving the Underground Palace, I was searching for my Sibling. I encountered Baike about half a stick of incense's time before you appeared."
"I don't know why you misunderstood my relationship with her, but I'm glad—really glad—to see you angry about it," Yun Tianmo glanced down at Ouyang Zixin. Although she was still covering her ears, he noticed she wasn't pressing as hard anymore. He smirked and continued, "I suppose this is what they call jealousy."
"Pfft, who’s jealous? Don’t..." Upon hearing this, Ouyang Zixin felt guilty and wanted to refute him, but Yun Tianmo pressed a finger against her soft, rosy lips. His deep gaze seemed to swallow her whole, making her forget what she wanted to say next.
Master... You really are... No position, no position at all. As an observer, Nameless, as part of the “Avengers Alliance”, once again deeply realized that the Master could not be understood with normal reasoning in front of Yun Tianmo.
"But I also feel pain because I see you sad and in tears." Yun Tianmo lowered his head slightly, resting his face against her hairline. His lips brushed against the back of her hand as he spoke softly, "As for Baike, do whatever you wish to her; however, you must promise me not to let yourself be so heartbroken."
Ouyang Zixin felt weak all over from his touch; the tingling sensation on her hand sent a wave of dizziness through her. Thankfully, she still had some remaining rationality and said, "Don’t try to deceive me again..."
"If we're talking about deception, in this lifetime I have only deceived you," Yun Tianmo's voice was slightly hoarse at that moment—full of magnetism and temptation. What he thought would be difficult sweet talk turned out not to be so hard to say when facing Ouyang Zixin.
"But I clearly saw on the Mirror Guardian..."
"Everything is fake. Did you forget that just now you saw my Sibling from above, but who actually appeared?"
It was Zhao Feiyu!
Could it really be that the Mirror Guardian made a mistake? Did she truly misunderstand him?
Convincing Ouyang Zixin was not difficult, but it would definitely not be easy. Yun Tianmo currently did not have complete confidence; he could only gently guide her step by step, pointing out all the suspicious aspects. Even if he could not prove his innocence, he could not allow Ouyang Zixin to associate him with that Baike.
"Are you really telling the truth?" Ouyang Zixin looked at Yun Tianmo with skepticism. His expression was serious, and he did not seem to be lying. (Master, are you sure you can tell if he is lying? Please, can you think normally?) If she believed him, then he had not deceived her feelings and had not let her down; if she doubted him, it meant she half-believed him, which would spare her from sadness and allow her to continue liking him...
"You just need to believe me, and that's enough."
As soon as Yun Tianmo finished speaking, there was a thud as Ouyang Zixin was pressed against the trunk of an Azure Sky Tree, his arms encircling her.
His face gradually loomed larger in her eyes, larger...
"Mm..." Ouyang Zixin wanted to say something, but her lips were already sealed. All that remained were soft gasps; she could no longer make any other sounds.
(To be continued.)
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