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Chapter 231: Misty Rain
Autumn is a season of decay, with leaves falling one by one and flowers fading away. Even the atmosphere becomes deeper, and autumn is also a season of rain. The weather is humid, and rain is abundant, often shrouding the land in misty rain.
In the white haze, rainwater falls from the sky to every corner, with raindrops resembling translucent pearls that sparkle with bright light. The raindrops tumble down from eaves, walls, and leaves like beads from a broken string, eventually joining together to form cascading columns of water.
The desolate autumn wind sweeps across the land, and the pattering rain drenches the air. In the misty rain, there isn't a single figure on the road; everything is soaked in water. Between the mountains and forests, muddy streams converge, with countless splashes competing to bloom above like spirits in the rain.
The gusts carry raindrops, whistling as they disperse across the earth, as if searching for something below. The rain begins to pour down heavily, quickly resembling a torrential downpour. The curtain of rain in the sky resembles a great waterfall; when a gust blows through, this dense rain is swept away like smoke, mist, and dust.
However, autumn is ultimately not a season for sudden storms. After the showers, it turns into an endless drizzle again, returning the earth to that hazy world.
Gently leaning against the cold stone wall at the cave entrance, looking at the drizzling rain outside, Tang Yuexi lightly pursed her lips. Her dark eyes flickered with a different kind of light, as if reminiscing about the past or gazing into the future. In that hazy glow, no one knew what this delicate woman was truly thinking.
"Cold, you should go inside."
A clear voice suddenly sounded; it was Sun Zhe who had appeared behind Tang Yuexi without her noticing. The two had been hiding in this cave for nearly a month. It wasn't that they didn't want to leave; rather, powerful individuals from Flame Continent and Green Forest Continent frequently appeared near the cave, still searching for them.
Given this situation, they temporarily gave up on venturing out and chose to stay in this cave. With their abilities, it was not difficult to carve out two rooms within it. Moreover, their Ethereal Rings held plenty of food supplies, so they didn't have to worry about those necessities. Under their care, this cave had truly become a cozy home.
During this month of recuperation, Sun Zhe's injuries had healed significantly. The terrifying sword wound on his chest gradually healed under the nurturing of medicinal pills. Other injuries had completely recovered as well; his strength climbed back to its original peak during this healing process. Even the barrier from Realm of the Thunder Lord to Realm of Thunder Lord seemed less vague now.
Sun Zhe's appearance did not seem to surprise Tang Yuexi. During their time together, although they hadn't done anything overly intimate, their relationship gradually became more familiar—like old friends—always sharing an inexplicable understanding.
For instance, right now: Tang Yuexi had only been standing at the cave entrance for a moment when Sun Zhe stepped out of his room and gently urged her to come inside. He knew that Tang Yuexi's health was not good; her cultivation and strength were built upon countless spiritual herbs. In reality, she couldn't even withstand cold winds.
"Is your life like this rain... born like falling rain and drifting through the Void? Those who strive are like heavy rain; those who are lost are like gentle rain. But no matter how one dies, they ultimately cannot escape the same fate and must return once again..."
Looking at the misty drizzle outside, Tang Yuexi slowly extended her right hand. Crystal droplets dripped down from vines onto her fair skin; after soaking it slightly, they fell back into the muddy ground below.
Sun Zhe glanced at Tang Yuexi in slight surprise. From her complex gaze, he felt a stir in his heart—a subtle tremor within him.
"Brother Sun Zhe, are we not like this rain outside? Falling together and descending together; in the future we can transform into mist and rise into the sky together."
Her light and graceful voice echoed in Sun Zhe's ears. His eyes momentarily glazed over as he recalled a scene from years ago in the rain—an autumn filled with misty drizzle where a yellow paper umbrella sheltered two people. A head of blue hair gently leaned against his chest while softly whispering feelings into his ear; though that feeling remained, she had already become an empty memory.
The same summer has passed into autumn, and the same misty rain lingers, yet the person before me has changed to another.
After a moment, Sun Zhe slowly stepped forward a few paces, approaching Tang Yuexi, gazing at the hazy drizzle outside the cave. A sense of chill rose within him. Life, as Tang Yuexi said, is indeed like a stream of rainwater; after so much time has passed, how many of those friends from back then are still alive?
"The life of rain flows like water, but what I truly want to grasp is the process of its falling. We must let it release the greatest heat during this process, just like splashing water creates the most brilliant moment. Even knowing the final fate, what does it matter... Life has no regrets; all we should do is move forward!"
Sun Zhe's lips slowly moved, and his clear voice echoed in the cave. What he expressed was not only his understanding of rain but also his insights on life. No matter when or where, all he did was move forward; persistence is what allows the most beautiful splashes to emerge.
Seemingly sensing something, Tang Yuexi slowly turned her head. Sun Zhe seemed to anticipate her movement and turned as well.
Their eyes met, and an unusual feeling gradually arose in their hearts.
As if lost in a trance, Sun Zhe's heart was suddenly filled with this strange sensation. His right hand involuntarily lifted, gently brushing through her long blue hair while his other hand slowly wrapped around Tang Yuexi's slender waist, his head lowering gradually.
As if knowing what Sun Zhe intended to do, Tang Yuexi's chest began to rise and fall sharply, her delicate face flushed with a hint of red. At that moment, she truly appeared startled; she had heard of such things before but had never experienced them herself. A feeling of wanting yet resisting spread within her heart. Overwhelmed by these complex emotions, she finally closed her eyes and allowed Sun Zhe to act.
When their lips touched, a jolt surged through her heart. Tang Yuexi couldn't help but moan softly; her murmurs seemed to encourage Sun Zhe. He immediately stepped forward and embraced Tang Yuexi, pulling her fragile body tightly against his chest.
His hands roamed over Tang Yuexi's devilishly alluring figure. The white robe she wore began to slip away under Sun Zhe's hands, exposing much of her snow-white skin. Under his kisses, her skin flushed red as a decadent atmosphere filled the cave. With every caress from Sun Zhe, Tang Yuexi's face turned rosy, her enchanting eyes filled with deep intoxication as soft murmurs continuously reached Sun Zhe's ears.
But at that moment, a flash of lightning suddenly lit up in Tang Yuexi's mind like a midnight fright. It felt as if another soul had awakened her from her indulgence. An irresistible will instantly took control of her body and mind, and in an instant, she woke up.
"No... stop..."
With all her strength, she pushed Sun Zhe away from her and quickly grabbed her clothes to cover her exposed skin. She retreated step by step until she reached the stone wall of the cave before stopping, looking at Sun Zhe with panic in her eyes.
"Don't... don't come any closer..."
Fear surged in Tang Yuexi's eyes as she spoke hastily.
"Slap!"
A loud slap echoed as Tang Yuexi struck herself across the face, leaving a bright red mark on Sun Zhe’s cheek. He immediately snapped back to reality upon seeing the fear in Tang Yuexi's eyes. His gaze gradually dimmed as an unfamiliar feeling enveloped his heart. A low voice escaped from Sun Zhe’s lips:
"It was Sun Zhe who lost control; please forgive me, Sister Tang!"
The address for Tang Yuexi has once again changed to Sister Tang. In her earnest words, it was difficult to hide the coldness that kept others at a distance. For some reason, Tang Yuexi suddenly felt as if she had lost something in her heart, as if she had lost something very important, so important that it made her heart ache faintly.
"I..."
She opened her mouth to explain something, but in the end, she found that she couldn't say anything.
"This is all my fault. I will make it up to you!"
Tick-tock... tick-tock...
The clear water droplets slowly fell onto the rocks at the cave entrance. The sound of the droplets in the silent cave seemed particularly piercing, as if countless people were mocking him, ridiculing his unrequited feelings.
That hint of tenderness was slowly buried deep in his heart. Sun Zhe turned around and walked slowly toward his room. He had truly understood that some things are not yours and will never belong to you. The Tang Yuexi before him and his Qiu Ruo were ultimately two different people.
Watching the slowly departing figure and feeling that profound loneliness, Tang Yuexi suddenly felt all her strength drain away. She collapsed helplessly onto the ground, staring blankly ahead as two lines of cold tears involuntarily slid down from the corners of her eyes.
"Why..." The three-word question went unanswered.
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