Chapter 363 - WHERE IS TROPICAL LAND? (1/2)

LUO YAN immediately heard the change in Shen Ji Yun's voice. He turned to the other and was shocked to see the dimness in those amethyst colored eyes. Before he could think, his body already moved. He stopped walking and reached out towards Shen Ji Yun, grasping the other's hand.

”Are you okay, Brother Ji Yun?”

Shen Ji Yun also stopped walking. He glanced at Luo Yan. Seeing the other's worried look and feelings his hand holding his, he quickly returned from the memories that suddenly caught him. His cold gaze slowly softened as he gazed down at Luo Yan.

”I'm okay. I just thought of something,” Shen Ji Yun, trying to sound nonchalant. As if his little gaffe was truly just nothing. ”I'm sorry, I didn't mean to worry you.”

Luo Yan shook his head. ”Was it because of the question I asked?”

That could only be the reason behind the sudden change in Shen Ji Yun earlier. But there was nothing weird in that question. He just asked when was the last time he went to an amus.e.m.e.nt park. But despite that, it still triggered something in Shen Ji Yun. Luo Yan wondered what could it possibly be that made him show such a sad expression.

Shen Ji Yun didn't answer. Not because he didn't want to, but because he was afraid. Afraid that if he answered Luo Yan truthfully, he would expose his wounds to him. Wounds that hadn't healed no matter how many years had passed.

Luo Yan, of course, saw the hesitation in Shen Ji Yun's face. ”If Brother Ji Yun doesn't want to answer, then that's fine. Just know that if you ever need someone to talk to, I'll always be here.” His hold on his hand tightened. And then he raised his head and smiled at him. ”Always.”

He let go of the other's hand and walked forward.

He was actually feeling a bit disappointed. He wanted to lighten whatever problem Shen Ji Yun was experiencing. But how could he do that when he didn't know what it was? Although most of the time, he could easily read Shen Ji Yun's emotions, but there were still times when he couldn't. Just like right now. He was not a mind reader, after all.Find authorized novels in , faster updates, better experience, Please click #%5Bbl%5D_13719703905965805/where-is-tropical-land_50141104292553723 for visiting.

But he didn't want to force Shen Ji Yun. Because it wouldn't have any meaning even if he did. With the other's affection for him, he would definitely tell him anything if he insisted on it. But Luo Yan didn't want that. He wanted Shen Ji Yun to open up to him not because he was forced to but because he wanted to. Because that way, it would definitely be more comforting for Shen Ji Yun.

Shen Ji Yun stared at Luo Yan's back. He truly wanted to tell him what's wrong, show him the scars hidden deep in his heart. But when he tried to, he found that he couldn't say anything. As if there's a big stone blocking his throat.

It's not because he didn't trust Luo Yan. He just wasn't ready to lay out all his wounds out in the open. Which was probably too cowardly of him. He smiled deprecatingly. Truly, how weak.

Luo Yan glanced back at him. ”Brother Ji Yun, hurry up. Don't just dally there,” he called.

Seeing Luo Yan acting like nothing happened, Shen Ji Yun felt a bit relieved and very thankful. Although he couldn't tell Luo Yan about his past right now, he promised that one day, he would tell him everything – all the beautiful memories, as well as the bad and the ugly ones. He would all lay it out into the open for Luo Yan.

But for now, there's still a task they needed to do.

He ran forward towards Luo Yan.

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Luo Jin already had enough grinding levels. Once again, he proved just how cool his new guns were. He'd definitely thank Yu Jiao personally once the holiday was over and school started.

He wondered where he should go next. Since Luo Yan was doing some hidden task, he couldn't go to where he was. Then a certain person's game avatar suddenly entered his mind. You know, the one with short bubblegum pink hair and butterfly wings behind her back.

He checked his friend list earlier, so he knew that Su Yuqi was online. If she was not doing some kind of task right now, then she's probably at their team's headquarters teasing that dragon again. So, at the end, he decided to just teleport there.

When he opened his eyes, he was already standing before the ancient looking palace at the top of a mountain. He walked inside and went straight to the back garden where that dragon usually spent his time.

The first time he saw that dragon, he was actually quite surprised. Not because it was a dragon, but because it looked so small for a dragon. Instead of a scary and legendary dragon, it was more like black salamander with wings. According to Luo Yan, it was not the dragon��s real form. They just had to seal him because it kept on attacking them. And Shen Ji Yun didn't want to return him to his normal size, at least not until he made a contract with it as his pet.

He only scoffed at that. In this game, pets would assist their master in battle. He really couldn't understand what's the fun in that. Wasn't it more fun and interesting to crush your opponent using just your skills and power alone? It's like you're admitting those were not enough to defeat your opponents.