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For Yun'er's provocation, Ye Tian was already accustomed to it. He feigned anger and shot her a glance, then shifted the topic seriously, saying, "To be honest, what exactly did you go down the mountain for?"
Ye Tian was aware of Yun'er's identity as an assassin planted in Cloud Sea Sect by a certain assassination organization of the Blood Sect. The purpose behind this was thought-provoking. Although Ye Tian's feelings for Cloud Sea Sect had not reached the point of risking his life for it, he could not simply ignore such matters knowing full well what was happening.
Of course, there was a more important point: the strength of Cloud Sea Sect needed no elaboration. With just Yun'er, Ye Tian did not want to watch her seek her own demise.
"I went to find my master. It's been a while, and I miss him," Yun'er said, walking ahead with her hands behind her back while Ye Tian followed slowly behind.
"Really?" Ye Tian was not very convinced; Yun'er was quirky and loved to joke around.
"Of course not," Yun'er turned back with a smile, blooming like a lily in the dusk.
"..." Ye Tian looked helpless and frowned coldly, saying, "I asked seriously."
"Oh..." Seeing that Ye Tian's tone had turned stern, Yun'er seemed a bit wronged.
At this sight, a hint of pity suddenly surged in Ye Tian's heart, but he suppressed it quickly and maintained a somewhat cold tone, saying, "Are you planning to conspire with Old Master and the others for an assassination?"
"Yes." Yun'er nodded decisively without any intention of hiding it.
"This is very..." As Ye Tian spoke, he seemed to recall something. After pausing for a moment, he continued, "You can't possibly succeed. Do you think Cloud Sea Sect is just any place? You think you can complete an assassination here? If I'm not mistaken, the target you are trying to assassinate must at least be an elder-level figure. Do you really think you have the chance or strength?"
"I'm not afraid to tell you that I've crossed paths with an inconspicuous elder from our Cloudscroll Pavilion. The difference in strength is like heaven and earth. Do you think you can win against me? I advise you to give up early!"
After saying all this in one breath, Ye Tian fixed his gaze on Yun'er, looking at her as if he were exasperated.
"I can definitely win against you," Yun'er said, looking at Ye Tian, her bright eyes blinking playfully and adorably.
"Come on, stop joking around," Ye Tian said, knowing she was just playing, but a hint of worry slipped through his tone.
"Are you... concerned about me?" Yun'er replied with her signature smile, a mischievous glint that only girls seem to possess.
Hearing this, Ye Tian suddenly realized he had unconsciously said so much just now, and thinking back on his tone, it seemed to carry anxiety and urgency...
"As a disciple of Cloud Sea Sect and Cloudscroll Pavilion, how can I stand by while you Blood Sect demons cause harm?!" Ye Tian immediately regretted his words; calling them "Blood Sect demons" was a bit too harsh.
"In your eyes, are we all demons from the Blood Sect?" Yun'er's eyes suddenly glistened with tears, her expression heartbreakingly pitiful.
Although Ye Tian was eloquent, he had always been at a loss when it came to comforting girls, and Yun'er's situation was particularly unique. Thus, he felt even more helpless. He could only sigh softly and murmur, "Alright, let's go back and regroup with everyone. They should have received the mission by now."
"You all go ahead; I won't be joining," Yun'er said, standing still with a hint of melancholy in her voice.
Since Ye Tian met Yun'er, he had never seen her sad or upset; she always appeared carefree and quirky. But today, his careless words had made her so heartbroken that she nearly cried. This unexpected situation caused an inexplicable pain in Ye Tian's heart.
"I can't let this continue!" Ye Tian bit his teeth in silence. This pain served as a reminder that if things went on like this, he might end up liking Yun'er.
"Since you're not going, then head back early. I'm leaving," Ye Tian forced himself to maintain a cold demeanor before turning to leave.
One step, two steps, three steps...
"Why isn't she saying anything..." Ye Tian deliberately slowed his footsteps, but there was no sound from Yun'er behind him.
Four steps, five steps...
"This time she's really hurt; my words were too harsh..." A sense of guilt rose within Ye Tian.
Six Steps...
"Don't be angry, I didn't mean it!" Ye Tian finally turned around, resolving the struggle in his heart in a single step.
At this moment, Yun'er was wiping her tears. Hearing Ye Tian's words, she lifted her head and, upon seeing the strange expression on Ye Tian's face that seemed to suppress his guilt, she immediately broke into a smile.
"..." Ye Tian felt helpless again; he still couldn't hold back, which meant that from this moment on, the defenses in his heart were no longer as impenetrable as iron.
"I'm really at a loss with you. Let's hurry up and go," Ye Tian sighed and waved his hand. Without waiting for Yun'er to catch up, he turned and walked toward the others.
Yun'er wiped her tears one last time and skipped along to catch up.
...
Unknowingly, the two had walked quite far. By the time they returned to the Mission Board, Cold Moon had already selected a mission, so everyone had been waiting for Ye Tian and Yun'er for quite some time.
Seeing the two return, Cold Moon took the lead and feigned anger, saying, "Ye Tian, where have you been?"
"Just taking a walk..." Ye Tian's mind was in chaos. Throughout the journey, he hadn't spoken to Yun'er but had repeatedly blamed himself in his heart. Xiaoshuang was missing, and his Heart Gate had been so easily breached. Wasn't this a sign of abandoning someone after starting something and a severe lack of morals?
Ye Tian remained silent, and Yun'er was also very quiet. However, the more it was like this, the more uneasy Ye Tian felt. The entanglement of self-blame and indulgence left him in an unprecedented state of anxiety and confusion.
Cold Moon seemed to sense Ye Tian's thoughts. She sighed lightly, pondered for a moment, and then seemed to make a firm decision as she said resolutely, "I'll take charge of this matter for you. I believe Xiaoshuang won't oppose it either."
Ye Tian was suddenly taken aback by her words and stared intently at Cold Moon, unsure of how to respond.
"Why are you looking at me like that? Is what I said not clear enough?" Cold Moon felt uncomfortable under Ye Tian's gaze and awkwardly turned her head away.
"Sister Ningyue, what nonsense are you talking about!" Ye Tian finally spoke, his tone resolute. "I will never do anything to betray Xiaoshuang!"
As soon as Ye Tian said this, a silent sigh seemed to drift in front of him, like the sound of a heart breaking.
"Sister Ningyue, we are just friends. Although I like Ye Tian, I do not expect anything," Yun'er forced a smile, trying to appear carefree.
The atmosphere in the room immediately became strange and awkward; no one knew what to say. The originally lively scene suddenly turned cold.
Cold Moon glanced at Yun'er with a knowing look and frowned. "You're being insincere."
Yun'er smiled noncommittally, her smile filled with helplessness. She liked Ye Tian, but only today did she realize that her feelings were causing him endless torment. If that was the case, she would rather give up on Ye Tian for his sake.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore." Cold Moon sighed helplessly and then added, "Life is long; it's impossible for anyone to love just one person forever. So I hope you all think carefully and don't end up regretting it for life."
The meaning behind Cold Moon's words was clear. Although she was Cold Frost's sister, she did not believe that liking someone was wrong. Moreover, love did not have to be exclusive to last. Humans are emotional beings; as long as you truly care for someone, even if you like ten people at once and can treat them all equally with love and care, there is nothing wrong with that.
Ye Tian trembled slightly. He understood this principle well. If Xiaoshuang were standing safely beside him right now, he would undoubtedly accept Yun'er without hesitation. But that was not the case; Xiaoshuang's whereabouts were unknown, and her life or death was uncertain. If Ye Tian fell in love with another woman at this moment, he wouldn't need anyone else—he couldn't even forgive himself.
"Alright, really let's not talk about this anymore." Ye Tian took a deep breath and then turned to Cold Moon with a forced smile. "Sister Ningyue, what kind of mission did you pick? It won't be too difficult, will it?"
Cold Moon sighed again. It wasn't just her; everyone could see that Ye Tian was forcing a smile. However, they did not know the pain hidden in his heart; they assumed he was merely conflicted over his choices.
"Seven hundred miles southeast lies a mountain called Huanggang Ridge. A group of bandits has taken up residence there and has been causing trouble for the local people," Wine Kid quickly took over the conversation. He understood that if this atmosphere continued, Ye Tian, Yun'er, and even Cold Moon might end up suffering from "internal injuries."
"Huanggang Ridge?!"
"That's right. What's wrong?" Wine Kid looked at Ye Tian in confusion as he noticed his shocked expression.
"Ha ha, the affairs of the world are truly intricate and hard to describe..." Ye Tian sighed deeply. A month ago, he had just slain Dong Qi at Huanggang Ridge and spared the Scarred Man. Unexpectedly, today he was about to embark on another journey to eliminate the threats at Huanggang Ridge.
"What do you mean by intricate?" The others were puzzled by Ye Tian's words and asked in unison.
Ye Tian smiled wryly and then briefly recounted the events of that day.
Upon hearing his story, everyone felt it was quite a coincidence and began to lament how unpredictable life can be.
"So what should we do? Are we still going?" Duan Liu seemed to sense that Ye Tian was not inclined to take action against Huanggang Ridge.
"Of course we are going," Cold Moon replied decisively. She then turned to Ye Tian and said, "The villains at Huanggang Ridge have been committing heinous acts. The reason I chose this mission is precisely because of that. Don't be deceived by their outward appearances."
Ye Tian nodded; he didn't need Cold Moon to clarify this point for him, as he was already well aware. Although the Scarred Man had shown a side of loyalty that day, after all, he was protecting his own kin. Even a tiger does not eat its cubs; it is normal for family members to sacrifice themselves for one another. This did not mean the Scarred Man was a good person; it only proved he still had filial piety.
Can having filial piety justify harming others?
Clearly, that conclusion does not hold!
"Let's go, Huanggang Ridge!"
After Ye Tian nodded, Wine Kid shouted excitedly, and the group began their descent down the mountain, heading straight for Huanggang Ridge.
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