47 Becoming One (2/2)
Soon, the entire home was encompassed in a peaceful silence. Looking at the two interested beautiful ladies cuddling on the couch, Feng Hui softly brushed his black robes. Before returning home, he had taken off his mask and cloak.
Without hesitation, Feng Hui broke the bubble of silence, ”There's something crucial I have to do. I likely won't return until two weeks later. Mèimei, there's something important I have to tell you once I'm back.”
If the nations of the world were wiped without a trace, his family wouldn't have a home anymore. Learning about the two-week time limit, Feng Hui could not allow such a disastrous future. In the end, Earth was their home: nothing could change that.
Continuing his words in a calm voice, Feng Hui closed his eyes, ”Zhi Ruo, I know that you're confused. I understand. In your eyes, I'm just a random stranger. But trust me, there's so much more than that. When I'm back, I promise that I will explain everything. For now, please just relax here with my little sister.”
Upon finishing his words, his little sister stood up without a word to tightly hug him, and she lovingly whispered for him to stay safe. Feng Mei clung close to her unfathomable elder brother, ”Come back soon, Dàgē. I'll definitely be here.”
Meanwhile, Zhi Ruo responded with a little bit of hesitation, ”Brother Feng, I don't think that you're just a stranger.”
”Since the time I first saw Brother Feng, there was something in my heart telling me that we've seen each other before, and I also think that it was on very pleasant terms.” Clearing the worries within her heart, Zhi Ruo decided to state the hidden thoughts that were on her mind.
Stretching his little sister's soft red cheeks in agreement, Feng Hui playfully smiled, ”I see. Without a doubt, there is a connection between us. To what extent, even I'm not fully sure yet. Those are my honest thoughts, Zhi Ruo.”
For now, Feng Hui could not think of Xiao Ruo and this beautiful black-haired woman in front of him as completely the same. One day, he would seek for more definite answers from his childhood sweetheart's father, Zhi Xingming.
”You can trust me no matter what though, Zhi Ruo. I would never harm you.” With a deep laugh, Feng Hui walked toward the beautiful black-haired woman with his little sister in tow. Offering his hand, he added, ”When I return, this will become clear.”
Looking at the outreached palm, Zhi Ruo speedily grabbed the man's large palm with both her hands, ”You don't have to assure me anymore. I believe that Brother Feng wouldn't harm me.”
Having spent time in his welcoming home, Zhi Ruo was more comfortable, and she was beginning to open up. Coupled with the incredible yearning of her soul, she was now much more trusting toward this mysterious black-robed man.
”Mn.” The soft little hands were tightly holding onto his palm as if afraid he would disappear forever. Once again, Feng Hui thought, ”Too similar.”
”Mn. I should get going.” Sending some of his bright energy into Zhi Ruo's hands, Feng Hui laughed.
”Now, this fast?!” Feng Mei jumped up in shock, and she grabbed her elder brother's black robe.
”Yeah, Mèimei. The world doesn't wait for anybody.” Feng Hui smiled while playfully stretching her soft cheeks one more time, then he cast a portal so that he could inform the other three of his departure.
Noticing the fidgety hands of Zhi Ruo as he was about to leave, Feng Hui sighed. Looking at the beautiful woman, he stood in front of her with a bright smile.
”I-I'm not nervous because of fear. I just feel like I won't ever see Brother Feng again, and it's so painful to think to here.” Fidgeting with her slender fingers, Zhi Ruo lowered her flawless face when she heard the nearing light footsteps. In her entire life, the number of times she had genuinely smiled could be counted on one hand. This had all changed after meeting this mysterious black-robed man: her heart became an incomprehensible mess.
”I don't know why, but I've always wanted to brightly smile whenever I see Brother Feng, and I've never enjoyed smiling.” Everywhere Zhi Ruo had went, she would feel like an unwelcome stranger; it was a terrible feeling. For some reason, she had believed that the smiles of everyone around her were fake. Living with this depressing thought, her mind was tormented day by day which ultimately led to her currently docile self. There was a dark time where she did not even want to live on anymore.
Feeling immensely nervous after spewing out everything, Zhi Ruo's beautiful eyes suddenly widened. Looking downward, she saw Feng Hui's toned arms wrapped around her slender waist. The warm feeling soothed every doubt in her mind, and she relaxed.
Coaxing the little woman, Feng Hui calmed her emotions, ”You don't need to ever worry again.”
Imparting Zhi Ruo with one of his vital strands of Qi for protection, Feng Hui chuckled, ”You're safe with me. This is certain, believe me. In this life of mine, I've done innumerable wrongs, but now I want to do something right. This time, I'm going to trust and follow my heart instead of thinking about the reasoning behind everything. You're Xiao Ruo; the amazing woman I love.”
Life was fleeting. In a relationship, it was crucial to have proper communication: lies and stubbornness could easily destroy a once special bond.
”Xiao Ruo, I'm sorry. I should have been by your side during your times of hardship, and I promise I will be from now on. This promise counts for every lifetime between us. I shouldn't have been so selfish. I'm starting to better understand my true emotions now. Please have faith in me, I'll be back soon!” Feng Hui's final words had countless meanings.
Listening to his sexy, deep voice, Zhi Ruo's heart raced, and she struggled to breathe. Rubbing her large eyes, she saw that her white hand was soaked, and her entire face was covered in moisture. Unknowingly, she had cried out an entire waterfall.
The beautiful woman was unaware, but Feng Hui was her sole light in both lifetimes. In this short time she had known him, she was happier than her entire life put together. Subconsciously hugging the black-robed man with both hands, she couldn't hold back her loud tears. Between them, there was something more than fate. In the Eastern World, the vital strands of Qi from both separated bodies of Zhi Ruo were silently coming together to become one again.
In the Long Kingdom, Feng Hui had also imparted his vital Qi to the little Zhi Ruo years ago. Unbeknownst to him, alongside this connection, he had caused the halved souls to start merging when both Zhi Ruo's had felt the same exact yearning. The two were always one to begin with.
In front of Feng Hui, a massive change was occurring within the beautiful Zhi Ruo hidden in his embrace.
While Feng Hui was intimately hugging his beautiful lover, he was shocked when he suddenly noticed Zhi Ruo's beautiful body becoming ethereal. Looking closely, he choked on his words upon seeing the familiar incomparably bright smile on her little face.
”Fengge, you big dummy. I'll always be waiting. I've missed you so much.” With a sigh, Zhi Ruo noticed her little hand passing through the tall Feng Hui. Regardless, her heavenly smile remained, ”Come back soon, Fengge. I need you. The Secret Legion needs you more than ever.”
For a second, Feng Hui was completely overwhelmed with his bursting love before he hurriedly responded.
”I will, Xiao Ruo, but what's going on? Please explain it to me!” Hastily replying, Feng Hui's pitch-black eyes were desperate. Undoubtedly, this was his childhood darling in full. With utmost ease, he could discern from her emotional eyes that their Secret Legion was facing immense difficulties back in the Long Kingdom.
Zhi Ruo was about to voice her troubles, but she noticed that she could not speak anymore. Shaking her little head, she mischievously walked toward the shocked Feng Hui. Cutely standing on her tippy-toes, she abruptly planted a big, loud kiss on the thin lips of her dearest lover.
There was no tangible sensation, but Feng Hui's emotions overflowed without control, and he tried to pull the cheeky woman into his embrace. Along with this fading kiss, he saw the ethereal body of his lover completely disappearing.
With a pair of bloodshot eyes, Feng Hui deafeningly screamed, ”Xiao Ruo, I'll return to the Long Kingdom soon! No matter what, stay safe! That is the most important!”
With her final cute fierce nod, Zhi Ruo's heart melted in happiness as her ghostly body fully disappeared; her most beloved was still alive!
Time flowed like water. Feng Hui's mind was running through a million different possibilities.
”Who dares to harm Xiao Ruo and my Secret Legion…?” Once he returned, he would slaughter all her enemies without leaving even a single speck of ash. Seeing the cool, empty air, Feng Hui's heart was cold. To his side, his cute little sister was tenderly massaging his temples in shock. Without saying a word, Feng Mei continued to speechlessly coax her mighty elder brother.