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Yama's Wedding
Yao Guang woke up feeling a sense of happiness.
Last night, she didn't even know how she fell asleep. When she opened her eyes, she found herself nestled in Xue's arms, and as she lifted her head, she could see Xue's face. A wave of softness washed over Yao Guang's heart.
"You're awake. Did you sleep well?" Xue stirred as Yao Guang moved.
"Xue, this feels so good. It reminds me of a poem from the human world: 'In exchange for my heart, I long for yours; only then do I know how deep our memories run.'"
"Yao Guang, it seems you've learned quite a bit during your time in the human world, even picking up their poetry," Xue teased, gently running his fingers through Yao Guang's silky hair, curling it around his fingertips.
"Xue..." She called his name, drawing out the last syllable. Xue recognized that Yao Guang was feeling shy and was playfully trying to charm him.
"I have a line of poetry too," Xue said.
Yao Guang looked at him curiously. After all these years in the Underworld, what kind of poetry could come from Xue's lips?
"When the golden wind meets the jade dew, it surpasses countless encounters in the human realm."
This simple line resonated deeply with Yao Guang's feelings, stirring her heart with emotion.
"When the golden wind meets the jade dew, it surpasses countless encounters in the human realm." Yao Guang softly repeated Xue's poem.
"Let's go." Xue extended his hand toward Yao Guang, who was still sitting on the ground.
Looking at the hand stretched out before her, Yao Guang nodded earnestly and grasped Xue's hand tightly. Once their hands were linked, she had no intention of letting go!
After they finished getting ready, they chose a random direction and began to walk forward. After a night of rest, both of their complexions had improved significantly.
"Xue, is your injury okay?" Yao Guang still felt some concern about Xue's wounds.
"Well, after a night's rest, I'm feeling better now. Fortunately, the injuries aren't too severe."
Yao Guang looked at Xue's face and noticed it was much better than last night. Relieved, Yao Guang linked arms with Xue and they continued walking.
After a while, they encountered nothing unusual.
"Xue, look ahead. Isn't there someone sitting under that tree?" Following Yao Guang's point direction, Xue turned to see a figure sitting beneath the tree.
They exchanged glances. "Be careful," Xue advised Yao Guang as they approached the person.
As they got closer, they realized it was an old man leaning on a cane, dozing off. The old man's face was lined with wrinkles, his white hair disheveled, and his skin looked dry and yellowed like withered leaves.
"Xue, I don't remember this old man from my memories, so..." Yao Guang's voice trailed off. Xue understood what Yao Guang meant; he also had no particular memory of the old man. He shook his head in response.
"Then how did this person appear?" Yao Guang leaned slightly closer to Xue. With Xue by her side, she felt less compelled to act tough. Her feminine demeanor was unmistakable.
Xue cooperatively pulled Yao Guang closer to him.
The inexplicably appearing old man had not been part of either of their memories. Why was he here?
As they slowly approached, the old man, who had been pretending to sleep with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them. His murky gaze fell upon the two of them.
The old man's expression shifted to one of curiosity as he blinked. His once-cloudy eyes gradually became clearer.
"It has been many years since I've seen anyone come here," he said in a hoarse voice.
Upon hearing the old man's words, both Yao Guang and Xue realized that he was indeed not a figment of their imagination; this mysterious old man was a real inhabitant of this space.
"Grandpa, how did you end up here? What is this place?" Yao Guang asked cheerfully.
"Girl, there's no need to test me so deliberately; you're still quite inexperienced!" The old man lifted his eyelids and glanced at Yao Guang, speaking dismissively.
"Alright then, senior, I'll be straightforward. Who are you? What is this place?" Having had her thoughts seen through by the old man, Yao Guang was not annoyed. Since this tactic didn't work, she decided to ask directly.
Xue watched Yao Guang from behind. Ever since he expressed his feelings, it seemed that Yao Guang no longer hid her true nature in front of him. However, this version of Yao Guang, while sometimes lacking in cuteness, possessed a different kind of allure that attracted him.
"Girl, since you called me senior, I'll tell you. This place is called 'Kong,' a mirage I created," the old man said proudly to Yao Guang.
"Oh," Yao Guang nodded, and in the next moment, she charged forward. "So it's this mirage you created! Let me tell you, no matter what you want to do, hurry up and let us out."
As she spoke, Yao Guang began to take action against the old man.
"Hey, why do you want to fight as soon as we disagree? Aren't you being a bit disrespectful to your elders?" Although the old man kept talking back, his hands did not stop moving.
Seeing Yao Guang charge forward without hesitation and engage with the old man made Xue anxious. He feared that Yao Guang might suffer a loss and was about to rush over to help her.
Just as he took a step forward, he stopped again.
"You girl, why are you being so ruthless? What did I do to offend you?"
"You little brat, just wait until I beat you to death!"
Despite the harsh words exchanged, Xue felt that the old man was holding back against Yao Guang. With her current abilities, she could only manage to defend herself at best. Xue understood that Yao Guang's soul was still unstable; compared to an ordinary person's soul, hers was even weaker. As for her skills, they relied entirely on her past experience as the Star Lord. In contrast, although the old man appeared unremarkable, Xue had noticed a glimmer of brilliance in his eyes when Yao Guang charged at him. After such a prolonged exchange, Yao Guang's breath was slightly disordered, while the old man not only spoke casually but also handled their confrontation with ease. Despite this, his aura remained steady without any sign of disturbance.
"Xue, come help me," Yao Guang managed to block the old man's attack and seized the opportunity to call for assistance.
"Girl, that's not very fair! You bully me on your own and now you're calling your lover to join in!"
The old man's words made Yao Guang feel both shy and furious. Although Xue could indeed be considered her lover now, the way the old man spoke was truly off-putting.
Xue ard Yao Guang's cry for help and glanced at the old man who was teasing her. He stepped forward a few paces.
"Alright, that's enough. You two are ganging up on me, so let's call it quits," the old man said, waving his hands as he stepped back from the duel. Yao Guang, caught off guard, almost lost her balance, but fortunately, Xue was there to catch her, preventing her from falling.
Stabilizing herself, Yao Guang was about to confront the old man when Xue intervened, stopping her. Frustrated, Yao Guang retreated behind Xue.
"Senior," Xue said, bowing respectfully to the old man.
"Xue, why are you bowing to him? Show some respect for your elders!" Yao Guang exclaimed, glaring at the old man.
"Oh dear, this girl has quite the temper. I bet she's caused you a lot of trouble!" The old man looked at Xue with a sympathetic expression.
"Yao Guang, stop it. Can't you see that the senior was letting you win just now?" Xue explained.
"Girl, your lover is sharper than some people around here. At least he sees things more clearly than I do!" The old man nodded toward Yao Guang with a smirk.
"You!" Yao Guang felt that the old man had indeed held back during their sparring match, but she refused to admit it. With a huff, she silently moved behind Xue again, avoiding eye contact with the old man.
"Senior, could you please guide me on my path?"
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