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I was sent up the mountain by my parents at a very young age, and I never understood why they did it. I heard the neighbors say it was an ominous sign. Back then, I was so young that I didn't even know what "ominous" meant.
My parents entrusted me to a master, who took me up the mountain to learn the ways of magic.
Once I arrived on the mountain, I discovered that I had a Senior Brother. He treated me well at first; although he rarely smiled, he generally met my requests.
Sometimes he would complain that I was annoying, but it was just words.
However, as I grew older, he truly changed.
He began to grow cold, not just lacking in emotion but genuinely indifferent. I once cried and asked him if he hated me. At first, he would comfort me and say no, but eventually, he couldn't even be bothered to respond.
To be honest, it made me very sad, but I wouldn't allow myself to show it. At that time, I felt guilty; I thought my parents had died because of me. I felt unworthy of asking others for care or love.
I always wore a cheerful facade, but the pain inside was something only I understood.
Later on, I tried not to let my Senior Brother bother me too much. Once I completed my training, I planned to leave the mountain and take on missions.
It was during one of these missions that I met Gu Yanxi. She was a truly lively and kind girl who often found it hard to be ruthless even when facing vicious Vengeful Spirits.
As I got to know Gu Yanxi better, the deeper our friendship grew. I wanted us to be close friends.
We fought side by side, from school to the homes of wealthy merchants.
Our bond deepened significantly until I brought her up the mountain to introduce her to my master.
She was incredibly brave; even when my master had stopped taking disciples, she dared to speak up and ask questions, which shocked me quite a bit…
Regardless of everything, I became her Senior Sister. We continued to exorcise spirits together and earn money. Sometimes we faced challenges that were hard for both of us, but her Ghost Marriage husband would come and help us out.
I thought she was very happy.
But later on, I ended up doing many things that hurt her.
Shangguan Ziqi is my younger sister, and I have always believed that it was my fault that we lost our parents, so I have been accommodating her every need.
However, I was wrong—terribly wrong. I never imagined that this was all a drama she orchestrated herself!
Our parents were actually harmed by her, yet she has always placed the blame on me!
If it weren't for Bai Qiling, I would never have known about this.
Bai Qiling is a skilled physician and an exceptional Male Ghost. He is a close friend of Gu Yanxi's Ghost Marriage partner, and during my moments of weakness and injury, he was the one who cared for me deeply.
I know he might have feelings for me, but I am also fully aware that my heart belongs to my senior brother, Li Mubai.
I cannot give him hope, so I do my best to keep my distance from him.
I understand perfectly well what kind of person my senior brother is; he has told me everything. I know he is the leader of the Cult of Spirits.
But I do not find him frightening or want to distance myself from him. On the contrary, I find it somewhat sweet that he chose to tell me the truth. Does this mean that I hold a special place in his heart?
I cannot know for sure. All I can do is quietly create some chaos to influence Gu Yanxi and the others.
Yet my conscience has been gnawing at me. Yan Xi has been so good to me, while I have betrayed her by doing things that could hurt her.
But I have no other choice; my love for Li Mubai runs deep.
I remember that time when Gu Yanxi was kidnapped in Ying County. I was right there; I could have saved her, but I didn't.
When she was taken back to the Cult of Spirits, I could have rescued her then too, but still, I did nothing. All I could do was put on a facade of indifference to spare us both some pain, though I didn't know if that was the right thing to do.
I have been working closely with Li Mubai, and there are very few secrets between us. At one point, I felt happy thinking this was his way of accepting me. But in the end, I realized he might just be overly confident, believing that I would never betray him because of my love for him.
As for my involvement in Gu Yanxi losing the Ghost Seal, I know I've delayed something significant for Mu Xuanche and the others, but I had no other options left.
I am a friend who would give my life for Gu Yanxi. Gu Yanxi has been so good to me, and I truly regret my choices.
Previously, I pretended to be friendly with Li Mubai, allowing him to keep the Ghost Seal with me, and he agreed.
I had long planned that if I obtained the Ghost Seal, I would do everything in my power to return it to Yan Xi.
Li Mubai still trusted me. That evening, they met in front of Qin Wang's Tomb, but it was no coincidence; Li Mubai had plotted this from the start.
I was quietly standing among the Cult of Spirits crowd when I suddenly heard Bai Qiling's voice calling my name, disbelief evident in his tone.
I lowered my head, suddenly feeling very guilty towards him.
After a while, I signaled Yan Xi. I had made up my mind to hand over the Ghost Seal to her; now that the moment had come, I could not hesitate!
I swiftly moved towards Gu Yanxi, but Li Mubai struck me with a palm. Pain shot through my entire body; I knew the harm of his technique. The damage struck at my soul, making the physical pain seem less severe.
Bai Qiling caught me, and I heard Li Mubai angrily shouting my name, accusing me of betrayal. At that moment, my heart was filled with mixed emotions that were hard to express.
I was in so much pain that I could barely open my eyes. Trembling, I took out the Ghost Seal from my pocket and handed it to Bai Qiling. I heard his heart-wrenching cry.
I'm sorry, Qiling. I chose the wrong person. If there is a next life, I will definitely be with you.
My consciousness began to fade...
My body felt as if it were being endlessly squeezed and rolled by someone. I didn't know if this sensation was due to damage to my soul, but I still couldn't open my eyes.
In a daze, I seemed to hear a strange woman's voice.
My mind was in chaos as memories replayed like a movie. I think tears may have fallen; what did I truly love about Li Mubai? Was it because of our childhood feelings?
And what about Bai Qiling? What did he love about me?
The word "love" truly brings pain.
But it doesn't matter anymore; I will soon be free...
I never expected to wake up again. When I opened my eyes, Yan Xi, Mu Xuanche, and Bai Qiling were all there. I could hardly believe it and was speechless for a moment.
Bai Qiling was so excited to see me awake that he hugged me tightly. "Mingyue, you finally woke up."
I felt a bit dazed and could only ask, "What happened to me?"
I looked up and saw a beautiful girl lying on the bed next to the hotel room.
Confused, I turned to Yan Xi.
She smiled at me, but there was a hint of sadness in her expression as she explained, "Her name is Shangguan Chenxi."
Hearing the surname "Shangguan," my heart sank. I listened as Yan Xi continued, "Your soul was injured by Li Mubai. She used her own soul to repair your damaged one, so now she has lost her life."
I widened my eyes but couldn't find my voice.
My revival came at the cost of another person's life...
No, I can't accept this!
I cried out in anguish, "Why must I bear such a sin? I'd rather die right now!"
Seeing my distress, Bai Qiling held me tightly and comforted me. "It's okay; it's not your fault. She did it willingly. It's alright, Mingyue."
Then he added, "What's done is done. You can only live on for both of you now!"
I calmed down and turned to Yan Xi. "Was she willing? Why did she do this?"
I glanced at Bai Qiling and finally said, "She likes Qiling, so she's willing to make sacrifices for him. Besides, she is your cousin."
I couldn't help it anymore; tears streamed down my face uncontrollably.
Bai Qiling gently said, "Mingyue, let's promise to be together forever from now on. You know how much I love you."
Bai Qiling… Bai Qiling is the one I should spend my life with!
I am no longer the complete person I used to be. For this sister named Shangguan Chenxi, I must live well for both of us!
So, with tears in my eyes, I hugged Bai Qiling tightly and said, "I promise you, we will never be apart again."
(End of Chapter)
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