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Three days later, the group arrived at Qing Shui Cliff.
Indeed, the area around Qing Shui Cliff was filled with traps.
The group managed to avoid the traps one by one, and a day had already passed.
After searching deep into the mountains for half a day, they saw Nalan Mingqing staring at them with wide eyes, filled with disbelief.
Huxin and the others did not give Nalan Mingqing any chance; Gu Xuanhong and Liu Yuren severed his tendons and veins, while Huxin completely destroyed all of her poisons.
Nalan Mingqing's wails echoed in the valley for a long time.
For someone like him, making him suffer worse than death was the greatest punishment.
With his tendons and veins completely severed, Nalan Mingqing could no longer take a step out of Qing Shui Cliff.
The next scene confirmed the saying: when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter. Most of those controlled by Nalan Mingqing surrendered obediently, while others were tormented by poisons to the point of wishing for death.
With Nalan Mingqing dead, the daughter of National Master Xuanyuan Jinzhi was also released by Nalan Mingqing's minions.
The National Master apologized with his life, while his daughter was left to Jade to raise.
After all the turmoil, once everyone had rested, a month had passed.
During this time, Huxin vaguely felt that something was off; it seemed like something was missing, but she couldn't pinpoint what it was.
When someone appeared before her, Huxin's heart suddenly tightened as if struck by something unexpected.
It turned out that what had been missing during this time was actually a person.
The one who used to chatter incessantly beside me, always present, Xuan Yuan Ling, has actually been missing for nearly two months.
Seeing Xuan Yuan Ling reappear before me, it was obvious that he had lost weight, and Huxin hesitated to speak.
Xuan Yuan Ling stared at Huxin, seemingly having a thousand words to say, yet unsure where to begin.
"I—I've recovered from my madness..."
After holding back for a long time, Xuan Yuan Ling finally managed to utter this sentence.
Since Fake Empress was exposed, Xuan Yuan Old King and Xia Yingba had tried every possible method to force Nie Jing'er to hand over the antidote. The month that Xuan Yuan Ling was missing was spent treating the root of his past illness.
A month passed in the blink of an eye, and only after fully recovering did Xuan Yuan Ling appear before Huxin with a hopeful heart.
"Recovered? Then congratulations." Huxin's attitude remained lukewarm.
Xuan Yuan Ling had long anticipated her reaction and mustered the courage to tell her everything he wanted to say.
"Huxin, from the moment I first saw you, I truly fell in love with you. I know you might think that this kind of love at first sight is unreliable and lacks any solid foundation.
In fact, I have doubted my feelings myself. Over the years, even during my episodes of madness, I never questioned how I felt.
Until I met you, every time my feelings seemed to go awry. I longed to see you every moment, often dreaming about everything related to you.
I affirmed my feelings again and again, only to deny them. But in this process, I found it increasingly difficult to escape my longing and conviction for you.
I know I'm not the only one who likes you, but my madness cannot be changed. Until my father told me that madness could be cured, at that moment I told myself that no matter how difficult it was, I had to hold on."
I don't know how I managed to get through this month, but I just want to tell you that I miss you every moment. At first, I didn't know you went to Water Valley, and I searched for news about you everywhere, even causing a mental breakdown.
In the moment when death approached, the only regret I had was not being able to be with you forever.
Huxin, you might think that what I'm saying today is just madness, but I am indeed clear-headed right now. I remember every word I've said.
Huxin, I like you, truly like you. Not for any power or desire.
Xuan Yuan Ling almost finished all his words in one breath.
Huxin wanted to ask him if he needed to take a break to catch his breath.
"Are you done?" Huxin blinked at him.
"I—I'm done." Xuan Yuan Ling knew that once again he had returned empty-handed.
"Do you want to drink some water to moisten your throat and continue?" Huxin said as she poured a cup of hot tea for Xuan Yuan Ling.
Xuan Yuan Ling's heart, which had almost sunk in discouragement, suddenly surged up as he looked at Huxin with an incredulous expression.
"I—You—want me to drink tea?"
"Yes. Sit down."
Huxin's expression was calm, showing no signs of joy or anger.
But at least there was no rejection.
For Xuan Yuan Ling, this was already a tremendous improvement.
He unconsciously moved a step forward to sit beside Huxin, his gaze cautiously examining her.
“Huxin, will you—give me a chance?” Xuan Yuan Ling spoke in a low voice.
His handsome face was filled with hopeful anticipation.
Huxin blinked her eyes, took a sip of Fragrant Tea, and spoke slowly, “If you can repeat everything you just said word for word, I might consider it.”
Her words made Xuan Yuan Ling feel joy at first, then worry, followed by frustration, and a mix of various complex emotions.
Meanwhile, Huxin remained as calm as still water, which made Xuan Yuan Ling feel as if something was scratching at his heart.
“Not possible?” Huxin looked at Xuan Yuan Ling with an expression of tranquility.
“Of course it’s possible! It is! As long as you give me the chance! There’s nothing that can’t be done!” Xuan Yuan Ling patted his chest, making a promise.
“But—” he changed the subject, as if he had something to say.
“But what? Can’t do it? Regretting it?” Huxin’s eyes flickered for a moment, but her expression remained unchanged.
It was her unyielding demeanor that drove Xuan Yuan Ling crazy.
“It’s not that I can’t do it! And definitely not that I regret it! It’s just—I want to know why you’re willing to give me a chance?” Xuan Yuan Ling stared intently at Huxin, afraid of missing any word she said or any subtle change in her expression.
Huxin thought for a moment, looking at Xuan Yuan Ling, and spoke calmly.
"There was a time when I was at my lowest, and someone helped me, gave me a chance. Yet my heart remained tightly closed. I originally thought that my rejection of the outside world would soon make it disappear.
But I have always been able to wait for the pure feelings that would ultimately open my heart. Life is fleeting; we live only a few years. Perhaps there are occasional chances to start over, but not everyone gets such opportunities.
I don't want to miss out, nor do I want to keep my heart closed off from others! During the more than a month you disappeared, I felt as if something was missing. Maybe we have just begun, but you give me confidence, and I give you a chance. What is there to be entangled about?"
As Huxin finished speaking, Xuan Yuan Ling suddenly stood up.
The sudden reaction startled Huxin.
"What are you doing?" Huxin glared at him fiercely.
"I want to do many things! I want to tell the entire Vast Continent that you, Xia Huxin, have chosen me, Xuan Yuan Ling. I also want to hold you, kiss you, and marry you..."
Xuan Yuan Ling chattered like a child.
Huxin's eyes flickered; the usual coldness in her gaze finally softened with a hint of warmth.
Where there is sincerity, even metal and stone can be opened.
In this life, what is before us should not be missed.
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