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"Very well, your life is indeed quite resilient."
I barely opened my eyes, and the Three-Headed Serpent was staring at me intently. I recalled the story of man and beast, both hungry, competing to see whose will was stronger. Although our situations were different, all I had left was my will.
I closed my eyes again, ignoring it. Even the slightest movement felt like a tremendous drain on my strength.
Moon, can you hear my voice? I silently thought.
I felt my vitality slowly fading away, the world around me engulfed in darkness. Was there really no hope left?
Time passed slowly, and the pain from my body had long since worn away any waiting or hope.
At that moment, I suddenly found death not so terrifying.
Reflecting on the battles I had fought along the way...
I came from an ordinary and timid girl from the human realm to the Underworld all alone.
I met the most beautiful god in the world, Prisoner, and fell for him. Countless nights of fighting side by side transformed me day by day with his company. I had never regretted liking him; I thought anyone who had seen Prisoner would unreservedly fall for him. It was just a pity that I could not help him untangle the knots in his heart. Yes, his sorrow, his warmth, everything about him was not meant for me.
Later, after arriving at the academy, I met everyone: the kind Grandpa Langda, the infatuated Sister Nian, the adorable Xiaopu, and the eccentric Three Elders.
This was a stage destined to make me mature; after leaving them, I would have to start being independent.
The defiant one shining with divine light—I had said he was the sun. Even the painful experiences of the Demon Dragon Clan would never overshadow his innate brilliance that others did not possess; there was not a hint of darkness in him. Fortunately, the Demon Dragon Clan had been unsealed.
White Soul and Sister Hua Lei, sigh, their story is the most tragic I have ever seen. I finally understand that the most painful thing in the world is not standing in front of you while you don't know I love you. Rather, it is that I have always loved you, standing in front of you, yet you have never seen me. If I had known this would be the outcome, I would have chosen to self-destruct from the beginning, at least taking down this giant serpent. Now, all I can do is hope that Sister Hua Lei and White Soul will no longer suffer like this.
As for the Wild Ghost, I have never been able to see through him. In my impression, he always wears a strange mask and simple clothes, with a calm and aloof demeanor, never willing to say a word. At first, I was afraid of him, but slowly I realized that throughout our journey, he has always been looking after me. I don’t ask or say anything, but at least I know that his heart is not as cold as it appears. Now I realize that I do not understand the Wild Ghost at all. Could it be that he really is a wild ghost?
And then there’s the Moon, which stirs my heart. I have never known how to respond to his kindness; instead, I just keep accepting it. Perhaps my unwillingness to ask or speak is my flaw; I am not brave enough. If I could go out again, I would want to see him and ask him…
I am so tired; I want to sleep for a while. I really can't hold on any longer.
I give up.
……
“Xi Meng, wake up.”
“Xi Meng, you can't sleep; I can't die!”
Who is it that keeps shouting in my ear? Why can’t I see clearly? I don’t want to die yet.
“Help me, help me.” In my hazy consciousness, these words barely escape my lips, but it is extremely difficult for me.
“I am Nine Charm, listen to me Xi Meng. Our lives are tied together; if you die, I will die too. I still have a grudge to settle, so you cannot die, do you hear me!”
I feel someone shaking me vigorously; their grip on my shoulder is very strong.
“Nine Charm, save me.”
“Yes, I will definitely save you. Just hold on; it will be over soon.”
"Help me, help me, I can't die."
"Now, do as I say. You must trust me, relax your body, just like last time at the academy when you entrusted your body to me."
It was during the competition with the Fire Fan, when I was in trouble and Nine Charm saved me. So this time, I will trust him again, Nine Charm.
"I trust you." I couldn't say another word; that was it, the rest was up to Nine Charm.
Before I fainted, the only feeling I had was that while saying "I trust you," there were hands holding me tightly.
...
"Xi Meng, wake up, you're safe now."
There was a voice constantly calling my name by my ear. It felt like I had been asleep for a long time before I finally opened my eyes.
To my surprise, the first person I saw was Nine Charm?!
Could it be that I'm not dreaming? Nine Charm came to save me?!
"You’re awake?" Nine Charm said with a smile.
I stared blankly at Nine Charm in front of me; yes, it was that face, incredibly enchanting.
"How did you come to save me?"
I asked with my mouth while my eyes began to glance around at the strange place.
"You forgot, I am bound to you by our mark; our lives are destined to be together, so if you die, I will die too." Nine Charm spoke seriously. He wouldn't be angry, would he?
"I'm sorry, it was my oversight." I didn't know what else to say. Yes, when did my life stop being my own? It has affected so many others.
Thinking of this made me a bit sad. Perhaps seeing me like this, Nine Charm softened his tone.
"My true self is in another place. This time, I sensed you were in danger, so I sent my avatar to find you. I didn't expect you to attract such a powerful monster. My avatar alone is not enough to confront it directly. Fortunately, I have a strong innate fire affinity, so I'm not afraid of this Flame Pool."
"Where is this? Will that Three-Headed Serpent come in and find us?"
"I don't know where this is either. I used your body to sink to the bottom of the Flame Pool. Later, I found a passage and swam in here. As for whether it will discover us, it shouldn't for now. I left a decoy of you outside, so it won't realize quickly. But over time, it might become suspicious and discover that it's just a stone."
"It's fine; I believe my companions will find me soon!"
"Them? Maybe. Do you know where this place is?"
"It's the shrine of Holy Spirit Village."
"Is that so? Although I'm not clear on what kind of shrine you're talking about, this place feels just like the lair of that Three-Headed Serpent. Its scent is everywhere, and there are strong illusions set up; it's not easy to detect. If it weren't for our bond, I wouldn't have been able to enter so easily."
"Could it be that the entire shrine has been transformed by the Three-Headed Serpent?"
"How would I know? I'm not from here." Nine Charm pouted, looking displeased. Indeed, it was my actions that put him in danger.
"Nine Charm, I'm sorry. If possible, please prioritize your own safety and don't worry about me." I lowered my head and stopped looking at Nine Charm. It's me; I've always been causing trouble for everyone, waiting for others to save me.
"Foolish woman! I've told you that our lives are intertwined; how can you forget? Without my permission, you cannot die!" Nine Charm suddenly shouted angrily.
Ah, Xi Meng, you idiot, how can you be so brainless?
"Yes, I remember," she said softly.
"Alright, next I'll find a way. You just rest well," Nine Charm said as she turned and walked away.
Once I recover a bit, I'll help Nine Charm look for an exit; perhaps there really is one here. With that thought in mind, I glanced at Nine Charm's figure and closed my eyes, finally able to rest peacefully.
I seemed to have fallen asleep, and I slept soundly. Thus, I overlooked the figure that returned to my side.
"You foolish woman, do you really trust me this much?" the voice of its owner murmured lightly, seemingly to themselves.
"How can it be so similar? Every word, every action, even those little expressions and moods," they said, gently stroking my sleeping face with a sigh.
"Is it that every woman in this realm wants to be as silly as you? Heh heh."
"Unfortunately, you are not her."
With that, they withdrew their right hand and turned away without any lingering attachment.
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