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"Still haven't found him."
With Dongfang Bai's heavy words, Le Yao Yao, although mentally prepared, still felt a wave of disappointment wash over her.
Not found!?
It had already been three days and nights, hadn't it!?
"No, brother! Let's keep searching. Send more people to look for him, okay? I'm begging you! Yuta just fell into the river; he knows how to swim and won't drown. Plus, isn't he quite skilled? So he must still be alive!"
Le Yao Yao shouted, her voice so loud it seemed she was trying to convince someone else or perhaps herself.
Seeing Le Yao Yao's agitation, Dongfang Bai felt a pang of pain in his heart but still had to speak up.
"Le Yao Yao, you need to give up! Even if we find Yuta, he won't be saved."
"Brother! What do you mean by that!? Why do you say that even if we find him, he won't be saved!?"
Upon hearing Dongfang Bai's words, Le Yao Yao was stunned for a moment. Then, as if realizing something, she tightly grasped Dongfang Bai's hands and said excitedly.
"Brother, have you already seen Yuta? You must know something you're not telling me, right!? Otherwise, why were you there at that time? How did you find me?!"
Faced with Le Yao Yao's barrage of questions, Dongfang Bai knew he could no longer keep it hidden. He sighed heavily before pulling Le Yao Yao down onto the bed and finally spoke.
"Le Yao Yao, please calm down and listen to me. Yes, I actually met Yuta a long time ago. He came to see me the night you left First Villa."
"What!? That night I left First Villa!?"
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao's heart jolted, her eyes widened, and she felt an overwhelming sense of regret.
Why did she have to leave that night? If only she had stayed, perhaps she could have met Yu sooner.
Noticing Le Yao Yao's distress, Dongfang Bai couldn't help but speak up to comfort her.
"Le Yao Yao, even if you hadn't left that night, Yu still wouldn't have seen you!"
"Why!?"
Le Yao Yao was taken aback by Dongfang Bai's words. Her tear-filled eyes fixed intently on Dongfang Bai. Seeing this, Dongfang Bai had no choice but to reveal everything about Yu.
It turned out that many years ago, when Leng Junyu was fighting against the remnants of the Evil One Sect, he accidentally fell off a cliff. Although he survived due to his martial arts skills, he was left with numerous injuries from the branches and rocks of the cliff.
At the bottom of the cliff, there was no sign of human life—only venomous snakes and fierce beasts.
Though Leng Junyu did not die from the fall, the dangers lurking at the cliff's base were plentiful and deadly.
As a severely injured person, no matter how skilled he had been in the past, it was inevitable that he would struggle against such threats.
Moreover, he was hungry. So at that time, Leng Junyu kept eating the fruits found at the base of the cliff while trying to fend off snakes and beasts and searching for a way out.
However, the cliff was like a maze. He searched beneath it for five years before finally finding a way out.
Initially, the first thing he wanted to do upon emerging was to find Le Yao Yao. But just then, he realized that something was wrong with his body.
The blood he lost was a deep purple, a sign of poisoning.
After reaching the bottom of the cliff, he tried to see a doctor, but every physician he consulted said they could do nothing. Eventually, he sought out Dongfang Bai, thinking that as the First Divine Physician, there would surely be a way to save him.
But who would have thought...
"Brother! What poison has Yuta been afflicted with!? Can even you not save him!?"
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao broke down in tears.
Dongfang Bai recounted the various poisons and injuries that Yu had suffered at the cliff's base.
How had someone so noble and godlike endured such suffering? He had endured so much pain.
Now, she recalled how, when they were fishing at Fairy Lake, his exposed skin had been riddled with scars; not a single part of him was unblemished.
What kind of life had Yu lived over these past five years?
The more she thought about it, the more her heart ached for that man.
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Dongfang Bai let out a long sigh and shook his head.
"The poison in Yu is something I've never heard of. All I know is that he won't survive for long."
"That's why he doesn't want to meet me, fearing that if I find out, I will be heartbroken!?"
With Dongfang Bai's words, Le Yao Yao understood everything.
"Yes, Yuta said that you've suffered enough. He doesn't want you to watch him die; he wants you... to live well."
"Live well!? How can I live well when he's dead!? How can I possibly live well?"
At this point, Le Yao Yao's eyes were vacant, as if her very soul had been taken away. Seeing this, Dongfang Bai became even more anxious.
After all, he was also saddened by his brother's situation, but he was more worried about his sister's well-being.
"Le Yao Yao, please don't be like this. If you continue like this, both Father and Mother will be very upset. Yuta... even if he's gone, he won't rest easy."
Ignoring Dongfang Bai's words, Le Yao Yao's eyes flickered for a moment. Then, as if struck by a thought, her gaze burst forth with an intensity not seen before.
Clenching her teeth with determination, she declared, "No! I must find Yu. I will definitely find him! Whether alive or dead, I must see him!"
Time passed in the blink of an eye, and before anyone knew it, a month had gone by.
"Le Yao Yao, give it up! Stop searching; Yuta is already dead!"
The voice, filled with anger and concern, belonged to Dongfang Bai, who was usually gentle and refined.
A month had passed, and this typically elegant man now bore a face full of weariness and sorrow. After all, he had endured quite a bit for his sister during this time.
Yet no matter how much he tried to persuade her, his sister remained stubborn and refused to give up.
"Enough, Brother! Yuta was your good friend; why do you curse him like this? Maybe he isn't dead!"
Until the very last moment, until she saw Yuta's body, Le Yao Yao would never believe that he was truly gone.
No way; Yuta wouldn't!
Le Yao Yao was resolute in her heart, yet she didn't realize how haggard she looked. After a month of relentless searching, she had become so thin that it seemed a gust of wind could knock her over.
Seeing her grow increasingly frail pained Dongfang Bai deeply.
"Le Yao Yao, I am your brother and also a good friend of Yuta's. If it were possible, I would wish for him to live long and stay by your side forever. However, facts are facts; you must accept reality! Look at yourself now—after a month of searching and hardly eating, you've lost so much weight. At this rate, do you even care about your own life anymore?"
Dongfang Bai was usually good-natured, but he could get angry, especially when he saw Le Yao Yao not taking care of herself. It pained him to watch her.
Le Yao Yao knew that Dongfang Bai cared about her, but she simply couldn't sit at home waiting for news about Yu. The thought of doing nothing drove her to the brink of madness.
It had been a month—an entire month. Yu, are you really gone? If you are dead, what am I supposed to do?
What should I do!?
The more she thought about it, the more her heart twisted painfully.
At that moment, her tears had long since dried up.
She felt utterly heartbroken, yet no tears would come.
It turned out that tears could indeed run dry…
The more she pondered, Le Yao Yao's beautiful eyes gently lowered, her pale face reflecting her desolation and despair, resembling a fragile doll, which was truly heartbreaking to witness.
Qi Yingying, who had been here for a month already, felt equally distressed.
After all, she understood what it meant to love someone deeply, so she naturally empathized with Le Yao Yao's feelings.
If something were to happen to the person she loved, she feared she would have collapsed by now.
However, she did not want to see Le Yao Yao frantically searching for someone every day. After thinking for a moment, as if she had come up with an idea, she turned to Le Yao Yao and said.
"Sister Yao Yao, I believe that good people will have their blessings. I heard that there is a very effective Guanyin Temple in Dali. Why don't we go and pray to the Bodhisattva? It would also be... to ask for peace for Brother Yu."
"Guanyin Temple!?"
Upon hearing Qi Yingying's words, the heartbroken Le Yao Yao's beautiful eyes flickered. Although she had long stopped believing in such things, it had been a month, and despite searching for so long, she still could not find any trace of Yu. Whether he was alive or dead, she did not know. Perhaps she should pray to the Bodhisattva for his safety.
As Le Yao Yao contemplated this in her heart, Qi Yingying noticed the change in her expression and breathed a sigh of relief.
On the other hand, Dongfang Bai pulled Qi Yingying aside and whispered.
"What nonsense are you thinking about? Le Yao Yao is already heartbroken enough."
"Uncle, what do you mean by that!? Is it only you who cares about Sister Yao Yao? Besides, given Sister Yao Yao's current state and emotions, if this continues, she will go crazy. Even if we know that Brother Yu might... when a person is in despair, they always want a glimmer of hope to keep living..."
Qi Yingying spoke with an air of maturity beyond her years, which made Dongfang Bai's deep black eyes flicker for a moment. In the end, he could only let them be.
...
The next day was a sunny day; it was already early summer, and the weather was gradually getting warmer.
The blazing sun hung high in the sky, and cicadas were endlessly chirping in the treetops.
A carriage was slowly making its way forward, eventually coming to a stop at the foot of a tall mountain.
Moments later, two beautiful young women jumped out from the carriage.
One of the women was dressed in a light blue outfit, appearing to be around sixteen or seventeen years old, with a delicate and charming appearance.
The other woman wore a white veil and silk skirt, her face resembling a lotus flower, with skin as smooth as jade. Her exquisite features were captivating; even when she stood quietly, her beauty was undeniable.
As these two stunning women stood at the base of the mountain, they naturally attracted the attention of passersby.
These two women were none other than Le Yao Yao and Qi Yingying, who had come to the temple to seek divine guidance.
Le Yao Yao lifted her beautiful eyes to gaze at the lush greenery surrounding the mountain.
It was said that this Guanyin Temple was quite famous in Dali, drawing many visitors for worship.
This Guanyin Temple was nestled within the rugged peaks of the mountain.
Looking around, one could see the surrounding mountains stretching endlessly, their paths winding and twisting, resembling a silver ribbon cascading down from the clouds.
At this moment, the mountain path was already bustling with people going up and down.
The area at the foot of the mountain was lively and crowded with visitors.
Seeing this, Qi Yingying couldn't help but exclaim.
"This Guanyin Temple must be very spiritual to attract so many people to offer incense."
Le Yao Yao, upon hearing this, simply replied calmly, "Spiritual? I hope so."
Noticing that Le Yao Yao still appeared lost and dazed after arriving here, Qi Yingying sighed inwardly. However, in order to cheer Le Yao Yao up, she kept chatting and accompanying her as they walked together.
After all, this Guanyin Temple was built halfway up the mountain, and vehicles could not reach it. Therefore, everyone had to walk up from the foot of the mountain.
Neither Le Yao Yao nor Qi Yingying minded this. After all, they were both martial artists; a little walk was nothing to them. Besides, the air was fresh on the mountain, and they could enjoy the scenery along the way.
After about an hour, Le Yao Yao and Qi Yingying arrived at the Guanyin Temple halfway up the mountain.
The temple was bustling with activity; inside, it was crowded with people. Even before entering, they were already overwhelmed by the thick incense smoke that brought tears to their eyes.
After offering incense and making their wishes, they didn’t linger inside the temple. Instead, they strolled around the area of the Guanyin Temple before heading back down the mountain on foot.
People often say that it's easy to go down the mountain but hard to climb back up.
Before long, Le Yao Yao and Qi Yingying arrived at the foot of the mountain.
At the base, there were crowds of people coming and going, all eager to ascend the mountain to seek blessings, with luxury cars continuously arriving.
There, they spotted a Tea House.
After walking for such a long time, both Le Yao Yao and Qi Yingying felt a bit tired. Seeing the Tea House, Qi Yingying suggested they stop for a cup of tea before heading back, to which Le Yao Yao readily agreed.
After all, after such a long trek, she was both exhausted and thirsty.
However, since this Tea House was the only one selling tea at the foot of the mountain, it was particularly busy. As they entered, they noticed that every table was occupied.
Fortunately, just then, someone left, and Le Yao Yao and Qi Yingying didn’t mind sharing a table with others as long as they had a place to sit.
Especially since the two men sitting with them seemed quite eager to share their table with such beautiful ladies.
As soon as Le Yao Yao and Qi Yingying sat down, the men began brainstorming topics to strike up a conversation. However, Le Yao Yao was in a bad mood; she sat there with a cold expression on her face. Only Qi Yingying felt it would be impolite not to respond when others spoke to them, so she made an effort to engage in conversation here and there.
Soon enough, the tea they ordered arrived. Le Yao Yao took a few sips before sitting back and waiting for Qi Yingying.
However, at that moment, a delicate voice came from the table behind her.
"Brother Leng, are you thirsty? Here, finish your tea first."
"Brother Leng, look at you all sweaty. Let me help you wipe it off."
Hearing the woman's words, even without turning around, she knew that this woman must be very much in love with her "Brother Leng."
After all, only someone who loves another would care so deeply about them.
At this point, Le Yao Yao felt a slight stir in her heart.
Because, not long ago, she too had fallen into love like the woman behind her and had been with the man she adored.
She constantly cared for the man she loved deeply.
Back then, Yu was by her side, and she thought she was the happiest woman in the world.
Moreover, at that time, she believed her future would be just as fulfilling, joyful, and happy. However...
Those happy days were so fleeting; misfortune struck unexpectedly, and Yu left her just like that.
Five years had passed. She thought her heart no longer hurt. She believed Yu was gone forever. Yet, fate brought Yu back into her life once more. However, before she could even reunite with Yu...
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao felt as if her heart was being cut by a knife.
Where are you, my universe!?
Just as Le Yao Yao was grieving in her heart, she heard another crisp female voice behind her.
"Sister, you only care about your Brother Leng now. What about your little sister? I'm thirsty too, and I have sweat on my forehead. Why don't you help me wipe it off?"
The slightly spoiled tone sounded somewhat familiar, but for a moment, Le Yao Yao couldn't remember where she had heard that voice before.
However, just as Le Yao Yao was puzzled in her heart, the next voice that reached her ears struck her like a thunderclap, leaving her completely stunned—
"Then Seiya, you drink this cup of tea first."
That short sentence, spoken in a slightly hoarse and deep voice, was so familiar. After the man finished speaking, Le Yao Yao could no longer hear anyone else's voice.
It felt as if her heart had been struck hard by a hammer, shaking violently.
Le Yao Yao didn't know when she turned around or when she stood up; all she knew was that when her gaze fell upon the man behind her, she was utterly dumbfounded.
There stood a tall man with an imposing presence. His sword-like brows slanted elegantly, and his cold eyes were deep and mysterious. With a straight nose and thin lips, his features were strikingly defined—he was truly a dragon among men.
Though he wore simple clothes, it couldn't hide the noble aura that surrounded him!
And that person was none other than—
"Yu! It's you, it really is you!"
Le Yao Yao couldn't believe her eyes, her beautiful eyes wide open in astonishment. What had started as a whisper now almost turned into a shout.
Those eyes, once dull and lifeless, were now gradually filled with joy.
Her trembling lips curled into a wider smile, reflecting her happiness.
"Yu, it really is you! I finally found you!"
Le Yao Yao exclaimed with joy and excitement. She reached out her arms, wanting to tightly embrace the man before her, needing to confirm that he was real, that he was alive, that he hadn't died!
However, all of Le Yao Yao's joy froze in an instant at the man's next words—
"Who exactly are you? Do I know... you?"
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