Chapter 81: Farewell (2/2)

“Ah, what cruel fate”

……

Ling Xian strolled on the paved rocky road, hands behind his back He had grown accustoer bothered hi, but what could he do about them? Pluck their eyes out?

Very soon, he arrived at a fa Tian Xiang’s quarters

This area was famed for its splendid scenery and peaceful air Many would take leisurely strolls here The an gossiping a in his direction

Ling Xian had no time for that His heart sank the ’s lips The closer he got, the heavier his footsteps beca Tian Xiang began to e held at knifepoint against her will That helpless had touched his heart ever since When their paths crossed again, she happily invited him to join her in the Hidden Territory, only to be denied

She held hi Xian was injured, unconscious and vulnerable How could he ever repay her?

He was everything to her, yet he was destined to fail her

Ling Xian did not wish to go forward, afraid to see her grieve, afraid to see her hurt

But one cannot outwit the heavens

“Ling Xian, you are here Are you here to see me?”

A crispy, excited voice bounced off his ears and interrupted his train of thought When he looked up, Ling Tian Xiang was standing feet away fro Xian wanted to stretch his legs out and run away, but he knew that would break the girl’s heart So he replied in a soft voice, “Yes, I ca’s beautiful cheeks began to blush furiously,

“What a coincidence” Ling Xian forced out a painful smile He wanted to coe of his tongue then stopped

“What’s wrong? Not feeling well?” Ling Tian Xiang asked in a concerned voice

“I’ Xian shook his head, a cloud of uncertainty covered his expression

“That’s good, look what this is” Ling Tian Xiang beaurine frole piece of e

Ling Xian was touched by this bold declaration, but he knew he could hesitate nohis voice, he said, sternly, “I’ve co sround echoed across the wind

The jade figurine had shattered

As if she took no notice, Ling Tian Xiang’s gaze beca Xian A cloud of confusion took over

The silence was deafening

Her eyes began to water In a heartbreaking voice that tre asked, “What did you say? Say it again”

Ling Xian reaze However, he couldn’t take back his words, so he uttered again, “I said, I’ve co Tian Xian choked on her words but forced out a s?”

“House of Wan Jian, perhaps one year, perhaps ten years” Ling Xian answered uncertainly

“House of Wan Jian…” Ling Tian Xian squeezed out these words through her gritted teeth the continued detere for you to shi+ne Your talent will conquer thes there”

After pausing for a few moments, she continued, “When you killed those foundation-level opponents, I knew this day would co is too snificant to house your talent and ambitions But I didn’t expect this day to come to come so soon”

Her voice trailed off She was on the verge of breaking down

“I…” Ling Xian gazed back at her, not knowing how to respond

“You don’t have to say anything YouTian Xiang understood that this was his ticket to the future This was the correct path

A warm air rose to touch his heart He knew that she cared for him However, he couldn’t betray her, couldn’t betray hi left to say

“Thank you”

Ling Tian Xiang shook her head gently as her expression hardened Then, in a serious tone, she asked, “Ling Xian, I want to ask you so Xian knew exactly what she was going to ask There was no way to evade the question any longer It was tiave her a clear answer

“Ask away”

Ling Tian Xiang looked up at hi eyes When she raised her eyebrows, her face exuded poise and confidence

“Do you… fancy me?”