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In the dark barn, although the girl was afraid, there was an extraordinary courage in her eyes. She struggled to suppress her fear and said tremulously, "I'm worried about Grandpa... Even though he says he's fine, I know... he's just putting on a brave face..."
Lin Yu gritted his teeth; this was the answer he least wanted to hear. It was yet another descendant of the the Xia Family. A storm surged in his heart, and the muscles in his left hand, holding the knife, twitched as if muscle memory urged him to kill the girl right then and there. This was a reaction from years of training and missions, an instinctive desire to eliminate any threat.
Rainwater continuously seeped into the granary, the dripping sound seemed particularly harsh in the silence, and the surrounding darkness felt like an endless abyss, oppressing Lin Yu's soul. His palms were sweating, intertwining with the cold knife handle, making him feel a chill.
The girl's words made Lin Yu's mood even more complicated. He looked at the slender figure in front of him, his eyes filled with contradictions and confusion. The girl's courage and love for her grandfather caused a slight wavering in his heart.
"The bloodline of the the Xia Family..." Lin Yu whispered, struggling within himself. He knew that according to his mission, he should eliminate this girl without hesitation, but a trace of conscience deep inside him made it impossible for him to act.
He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. Faced with such an innocent life, he was engaged in a fierce internal battle. At that moment, it felt as if two voices were clashing in Lin Yu's heart; one voice urged him to complete the mission, while the other reminded him of the girl's innocence and courage.
"Your grandfather..." Lin Yu finally spoke, his voice low and powerful, "He is Xia Po?"
The girl nodded, tears shimmering in her eyes, but she still bravely met Lin Yu's gaze, showing no sign of retreat. She knew that the man before her held the power to decide her fate, but she also knew that her courage was her only weapon.
The girl asked in a low voice, "Grandpa is dead... right? Did you kill him?"
Lin Yu was speechless, not knowing what to say. His fingers trembled slightly on the knife handle, struggling inside. In the darkness, although he couldn't see the girl's face clearly, he could feel her calm and firmness, as if this ending had already been foreseen by her.
Lin Yu still did not speak. The girl seemed to understand that the answer had long been in her own heart. She took a deep breath, and the tears in her eyes shimmered in the reflection of the lightning, but her voice remained calm: "Uncle... can you tell me, what did we do wrong?"
This sentence caused a stir in Lin Yu's heart, and he felt an indescribable heaviness pressing on his chest. The girl's calmness and helplessness made it impossible for him to face her with a cold attitude. His lips trembled slightly as he tried to find an answer, but he found himself unable to respond.
"This... is fate's arrangement," Lin Yu finally spoke with difficulty, his voice low and powerless. He knew that this answer couldn't resolve the girl's questions, but he couldn't provide a better answer either.
The girl listened quietly, without asking further. A hint of sadness and weariness flashed in her eyes, but more than that, there was a kind of helpless acceptance. She knew that, for whatever reason, all of this was already beyond change.
The girl whispered, "If it is fate that compels me, I accept it... Please, uncle, send me on my way."
Lin Yu felt a sudden panic, as if he were the hunted prey in this small barn. His heart was filled with confusion and fear, and a strong sense of guilt spread through him, making it hard to breathe. His hands trembled slightly, and his left hand could no longer grip the knife handle.
He looked at the girl, her young and innocent face appearing particularly clear in the darkness. There was a kind of resilience and calmness in her eyes that transcended her age, as if she had already accepted this cruel fate. Lin Yu's heart was overwhelmed by a strong sense of guilt and helplessness for the first time.
"I... I can't..." Lin Yu's voice became hoarse due to the struggle within. His fingers trembled lightly, unable to grip the blade any tighter. He knew he couldn't bring himself to harm this girl, unable to bear this heavy burden.
"Uncle, please hurry." The girl's voice was gentle, but carried a kind of determination that could not be ignored. There were no tears in her eyes, only a helpless calmness.
Lin Yu's heart raced, his breathing became rapid. He felt his will collapsing at this moment, unable to maintain composure and firmness. He had never experienced such a strong inner turmoil, a feeling that almost made him unable to stand.
"I'm sorry..." Lin Yu said softly, his voice filled with pain and helplessness. He slowly lowered the knife, feeling overwhelmed by guilt in his heart. He knew that the choice he made in this moment would change his life, but he couldn't bring himself to harm an innocent child.
The girl's emotions began to crumble, her voice carrying despair: "Fate has led my family to a dead end. I can feel that my people have been hunted down by you. I'm very clear... my existence won't change fate. The future remains dark, and death looms over my path. Why... why don't you let me be free from this?"
Lin Yu said nothing, but the girl's words pierced his heart like a sharp sword. Her despair and pain made him feel incredibly heavy and guilty. He understood the girl's reasoning, it seemed like her fate had already been decided, but a strong desire deep within him led him to make a different decision than before.
In that moment, a drastic change occurred within him. He was no longer just a cold-blooded killer of the Shadow Guard, he wanted the girl to live, he wanted to protect this innocent child. He knew that this decision might bring endless trouble and danger, but he could no longer turn a blind eye.
The girl's eyes were filled with despair and pain, tears sliding down her cheeks. She didn't understand why the man hesitated at this moment. She only hoped to end all the pain and find some relief.
Lin Yu's hand trembled slightly, his eyes gradually becoming determined. He knew he could no longer avoid this responsibility. Taking a deep breath, he put down the knife and gently said, "I won't let you die here. Whatever happens in the future, I will protect you."
The girl looked at Lin Yu in astonishment, unable to believe the answer. A glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes, but there was more doubt and unease.
"Why?" she asked softly, her voice trembling.
"Because you still have a future," Lin Yu said in a low voice, with a determined look in his eyes, "you shouldn't end it here. You should live on and find your own path."
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