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Leng Junyu looked at the woman, her brows slightly furrowed, her face brimming with happiness, and for a moment, his heart felt sweet.
Thus, they gazed into each other's eyes, filled with love for one another.
As he admired her luscious lips, his gaze flickered, unable to resist the urge to taste those sweet lips once more.
Slowly, he leaned down, intending to cover her lips with his own.
Understanding Leng Junyu's intention, Le Yao Yao shyly lowered her beautiful eyes but did not refuse him.
In that cave, they were lost in their feelings for each other, their lips almost touching.
However, just a moment away from their kiss, an unexpected voice suddenly broke the silence—
"Yesterday's signal came from here. Brother Leng and the others must be nearby. Father, look over there! There's a cave; let's go check it out!"
A clear female voice rang out, pulling the two lovers back to reality.
The moment Leng Junyu regained his senses, he quickly grabbed Le Yao Yao's clothing, covering her exposed skin tightly while he hastily put on his pants.
Le Yao Yao also hurriedly dressed herself.
Yet no matter how fast they were, they couldn't match someone else's speed.
A graceful figure swiftly entered the cave. However, upon seeing the scene inside, she was struck like lightning, unable to believe her eyes.
"Brother Leng, you two..."
With her incredulous exclamation, Leng Junyu and Le Yao Yao turned to see who had arrived.
It was Saiki!
Upon seeing this woman, both Leng Junyu and Le Yao Yao were clearly taken aback.
Leng Junyu was the first to react. Seeing Saiki's disbelief, he didn't explain much, simply saying, "Saiki, could you please step outside? And don't let anyone in."
Whether it was the old Leng Junyu or the current one, there had always been only one woman in his heart.
To others, he maintained a distant demeanor. Although Saiki had saved his life and had taken care of him day and night for the past month, he knew that she had feelings for him.
However, in his heart, there was no room for any other woman besides Le Yao Yao. So, to cut through the confusion quickly, he didn't want to hurt this woman who liked him and had cared for him.
Better to end it swiftly than to prolong the pain!
In contrast to Leng Junyu's thoughts, Saiki, who had walked in with anticipation and joy, was still reeling from the shocking scene before her. When she heard the cold words from the man she liked, her heart felt as if it had plunged into icy water.
Her beautiful eyes quickly misted over as she looked at Leng Junyu in disbelief. Tears welled up as she said, "Brother Leng, how could you do this to me? I hate you!"
After saying this, Saiki could no longer hold back her emotions and rushed out while covering her face.
In an instant, the cave fell into a moment of silence.
Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu quietly put on their clothes.
Le Yao Yao's face was clouded with worry and heaviness after Saiki's departure.
After all, only Saiki possessed the Love Gu that resided within Yu. She didn't want Yu to suffer from the torment of Love Gu just because he loved her—or worse, even die...
Thinking of this made Le Yao Yao's heart begin to race with panic.
Because Yu had been so hard-won back into her life, yet she felt anxious and haunted by lingering fears.
Perhaps sensing the unease in Le Yao Yao's heart, Leng Junyu, fully dressed, walked over to her side. With his strong arms, he tightly embraced the petite woman, resting his chin on her neck and inhaling her faint, pleasant fragrance, which filled him with contentment.
His cold eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke.
"Don't worry, Saiki is not a bad girl; she knows how to handle things."
"Mm."
Hearing his low, raspy voice beside her, Le Yao Yao's previously frantic heart gradually calmed down.
Because this man before her always gave her an overwhelming sense of safety.
He was her sky, her safest harbor; as long as he was there, she feared nothing.
"Yu, I trust you."
"Hehe, that's more like it!"
Seeing Le Yao Yao trust him so completely, Leng Junyu couldn't help but smile softly. He then gently kissed her forehead and reached out to smooth her somewhat disheveled long hair before taking her hand and leading her out of the cave.
Once they emerged from the cave, Le Yao Yao noticed that many people had been waiting outside.
Dongfang Bai, Qi Yingying, Seiya, and Seya's parents were all there.
Clearly, they had come out looking for them.
Upon seeing Le Yao Yao safe and sound, Dongfang Bai finally relaxed the tension in his heart.
However, he couldn't help but scrutinize Le Yao Yao closely. When he noticed the bandage on her foot and saw her otherwise handsome yet weary face, concern immediately washed over him.
"Le Yao Yao, you’re hurt on your foot!?"
"Mm. I was bitten by a snake last night. But luckily Yu showed up in time and helped me suck out all the venom. So, brother, you don’t need to worry."
"Don't worry, Dongfang Bai," Le Yao Yao immediately spoke up.
Hearing this, Dongfang Bai finally relaxed. "That's good."
"Brother, can you check on Yu? He rolled down the hill with me last night and hit his head. But because of that, he regained his memory. I'm just afraid there might be some aftereffects."
Le Yao Yao was most concerned about Leng Junyu. Although he seemed fine now, the wound on his forehead was painfully noticeable to her.
She also worried that he might suddenly forget her again in the future, which would be terrible.
In response to Le Yao Yao's concerns, Leng Junyu gently patted her shoulder and reassured her, "Don't worry, I'm fine."
"You may be fine now, but who knows about later? Anyway, Brother is here, and his medical skills are quite good. You should let him take a look!"
Unable to refuse Le Yao Yao, Leng Junyu had no choice but to let Dongfang Bai examine him so that she could feel at ease.
Seeing how much Le Yao Yao cared for Leng Junyu, a hint of sadness crossed Dongfang Bai's heart. However, he tightly suppressed his discomfort and turned to Leng Junyu. "Let me check your pulse first."
"Okay."
Upon hearing this, Leng Junyu allowed Dongfang Bai to take his pulse.
It wasn't until Dongfang Bai informed Leng Junyu that there were no major issues with his health that Le Yao Yao finally sighed in relief.
At that moment, she realized that Saiki was not present; she had no idea where he had gone.
Recalling what Seiya had said yesterday about how anyone affected by Love Gu would endure the torment of a thousand arrows piercing their heart every day, Le Yao Yao felt anxious and hurriedly pulled Seiya aside, asking urgently.
“Where is your sister, Saiki?”
“She just ran out crying and told us not to follow her. She headed in that direction. What did you all do in the cave? Why is she so heartbroken? I've never seen her cry like that before!”
Le Yao Yao was at a loss for how to explain Seiya's confusion.
Moreover, this wasn't the time for explanations; her main concern was still the Love Gu on Leng Junyu.
The thought that the Love Gu could act up at any moment made Le Yao Yao anxious.
She hurriedly pulled Leng Junyu, who was standing nearby, and said in a panic, “Yu, let’s go find Saiki together!”
To untie the knot, one must find the person who tied it. Saiki loved Yu, and she and Yu were already one entity, so they needed to clarify things; after all, love has no right or wrong.
Leng Junyu understood Le Yao Yao's intention. After hearing her words, he nodded and greeted everyone, signaling them to return and rest before leading Le Yao Yao in the direction Seiya had indicated.
The daytime forest was not as dangerous and dim as it was at night.
With Leng Junyu having regained his memories and martial arts skills, and Le Yao Yao also possessing martial arts abilities, they walked through the woods without fear.
In summer, the trees were lush, completely shielding them from the scorching sunlight outside.
The scattered rays of sunlight filtered through softly, adding a touch of enchantment to the forest.
The breeze carried a hint of coolness.
Due to her foot injury, Le Yao Yao couldn't walk very quickly, so Leng Junyu carefully supported her. His thoughtful gestures brought her a sense of long-lost joy and sweetness.
If it weren't for the more pressing matters weighing on her mind at that moment, she would have truly enjoyed this warm and tranquil moment.
After walking for nearly half an hour without seeing Saiki's figure, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but frown slightly in worry.
After all, with the passage of time, the Love Gu on Yu's body could erupt at any moment. What would they do if they couldn't find Saiki and the Love Gu acted up?
Just as Le Yao Yao was feeling anxious, she noticed the sound of rushing water not far away, a roaring like that of a waterfall.
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu exchanged glances and followed the sound of the water.
As they walked forward, within moments, a massive waterfall came into view.
From a distance, it looked like silk hanging from the sky; up close, it resembled pearls splashing against jade.
The sound was thunderous, echoing through the valley, creating a magnificent spectacle.
Sunlight poured down gently, refracting off the water droplets in a dazzling array of colors—so beautiful!
Seeing the waterfall up close for the first time and taking in such a breathtaking sight captivated Le Yao Yao completely.
"It's so beautiful!"
"Do you like it?"
Although the roar of the waterfall was overwhelming, Leng Junyu still heard Le Yao Yao's words. He leaned down and whispered in her ear.
His slightly hoarse voice, amidst the thundering sound of the waterfall, sounded so heartfelt and charming that it made Le Yao Yao's cheeks flush. Nevertheless, she nodded earnestly and replied.
"Yes, I really like it."
"Then we should come here often to play."
"Sure!"
Hearing Leng Junyu's words, Le Yao Yao smiled brightly.
Her radiant smile was so enchanting that it seemed to outshine even the sunlight.
However, the smile on Le Yao Yao's face lasted less than a moment before she suddenly pointed ahead as if she had seen something.
"It's Saiki!"
Upon hearing this, Leng Junyu followed Le Yao Yao's gesture and looked in the direction she indicated.
There, not far from the waterfall, sat a woman on a large rock, hugging her knees.
A gentle breeze blew, rustling her long hair and clothes, but it only emphasized her desolation and loneliness, making one feel a pang of sympathy.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu exchanged glances, understanding that Saiki's current solitude and sadness were because of them.
Although they felt pity for Saiki's appearance at that moment, matters of the heart could not be forced.
Realizing this, Leng Junyu turned to Le Yao Yao and said, "You stay here; I'll go talk to her."
"No, I want to go too! If she refuses to lift the Love Gu for you, I'll plead with her. No matter what price I have to pay," Le Yao Yao insisted firmly. Seeing this, Leng Junyu did not push her away but allowed her to hold his hand as he smiled gently.
"Fool."
After saying this, he fell silent and led Le Yao Yao toward Saiki.
When they stood not far behind Saiki, who was still hugging her knees, she seemed to sense their presence and slightly turned her face. Upon seeing Leng Junyu tightly holding Le Yao Yao's small hand, her eyes—red from crying—flashed with a hint of sorrow.
However, she merely glanced at them before turning away again, ignoring Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu completely.
Seeing this, Leng Junyu stepped forward and softly called out to Saiki's back.
"Saiki..."
"Brother Leng, you don't need to say anything. I know what you want to tell me and why you are here."
Saiki spoke without turning around.
Then, it seemed like she was talking to them, or perhaps to herself, lost in her own thoughts.
"Actually, I should have guessed it long ago. But ever since I laid eyes on Brother Leng for the first time, I fell in love with him. I was afraid that once Brother Leng woke up, he would leave me. I really couldn't bear that, so I resorted to using the Love Gu to keep him by my side. Only later did I discover that Brother Leng had lost his memory and couldn't remember anything from before. At that moment, I was so happy; I thought Brother Leng would be able to stay with me for a lifetime. Although I also had my doubts about why Brother Leng, under the influence of the Love Gu, remained indifferent towards me, unlike others. Eventually, I understood that Brother Leng's heart had always belonged to someone else. Even if he forgot everything from the past, his heart was already filled with that person's presence, leaving no room for me. How foolish I was... truly foolish..."
As Saiki spoke of her heartbreak, she couldn't help but burst into tears.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao felt a pang of sympathy, and Leng Junyu could hardly bear it either.
Though he had never been fond of the woman before him, who could remain unmoved by such sorrow?
Especially after Saiki had taken such meticulous care of him over the past month; if not for the fact that he already had someone he loved in his heart, he might have been touched by her kindness.
So now, witnessing Saiki weeping bitterly, Leng Junyu felt a heaviness in his own heart.
Le Yao Yao understood Leng Junyu's feelings and gently released his hand. Under his surprised gaze, she signaled him with her eyes.
Though they exchanged few words, their years of unspoken understanding were evident. Thus, Leng Junyu smiled at Le Yao Yao and strode toward the sorrowful Saiki.
He reached out and gently patted Saiki's trembling shoulder as she cried.
"Saiki, don't cry anymore."
Upon hearing Leng Junyu's words, Saiki lifted her head from where it had been buried in her knees.
When she saw his tall figure so close to her, without thinking twice, she cried out and threw herself into Leng Junyu's arms like a child.
"Brother Leng, why!? I like you so much! Why don't you like me?!"
"I'm sorry, Saiki. You are a wonderful girl. It's just that five years ago, my heart was already taken by a woman named Le Yao Yao. In this life and beyond, I will only love her."
Le Yao Yao was deeply moved by Leng Junyu's heartfelt words.
However, upon hearing this, Little Face, who had been crying sorrowfully, pulled away from Leng Junyu's embrace. She paused for a moment, as if she understood something, and said, "I really envy her because Brother Leng loves her. She is so lucky."
"It is I who am lucky. If it weren't for her presence, my world would have become a dark void. Without her, in this lifetime, I would still not understand what love is or know what happiness feels like. It is her arrival that has adorned my world with vibrant colors," Leng Junyu said sincerely, each word filled with emotion.
Upon hearing this, although a trace of sadness crossed Saiki's face, there was also a sense of understanding.
"So that's how it is. Brother Leng, you truly love her," she remarked with a hint of admiration.
"Yes, unwavering until death!" Leng Junyu affirmed with determination.
His gaze unconsciously fell upon Le Yao Yao, who stood not far behind him.
When Le Yao Yao met his deeply affectionate cold eyes, her heart nearly melted.
Her universe, her universe...
Filled with gratitude in her heart, she suddenly saw Saiki pull out a sharp dagger from her bosom, while Leng Junyu remained completely unaware.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao's heart raced in alarm. She shouted "No!" and tightly embraced Leng Junyu.
At that moment, she had only one thought in her mind: she absolutely could not let anything happen to him. Even if it meant dying herself, she would gladly accept that fate.
However, as Le Yao Yao waited and prepared herself for the worst, she felt no attack from Saiki after a long while. Confused, she slowly opened her eyes and looked towards Saiki.
Saiki stood there, a dagger in hand, staring at her in shock, as if he had never expected her to take such an action.
Le Yao Yao noticed this and furrowed her dark eyebrows, a hint of confusion in her eyes as she questioned, "Aren't you going to kill Yu?"
"Who said I was going to kill Brother Leng!?"
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Saiki was taken aback for a moment. Then, as if realizing something, he forced a bitter smile, as if he understood now. "To be unwavering until death... so this is what it means."
In contrast to Saiki, Leng Junyu, tightly embraced by Le Yao Yao, showed a flicker of surprise on his face before his eyes sparkled with deep emotion. After all, in the most dangerous moment, the woman he loved was thinking only of him. How could he not be moved!?
This little woman who made him feel both love and pity...
"You fool, you're such a fool."
"You’re the fool! I'm trying to protect you from harm, and you still say that to me."
Hearing Leng Junyu's words, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but roll her eyes at him. However, her beautiful eyes remained vigilant as they watched Saiki. After all, she still didn’t know what Saiki intended to do with that suddenly drawn dagger!
In response to Le Yao Yao's curious and wary gaze, Saiki merely smiled bitterly. Taking a deep breath, he then made a swift cut across his own wrist in front of Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu, who gasped in shock.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao immediately cried out and snatched the dagger from Saiki's hand, scolding her, "Have you gone mad?! Why would you harm yourself like this?!"
Although Saiki was her rival in love, Le Yao Yao knew that she wasn't a bad woman; she simply loved a man who could never love her back.
Seeing Saiki in such a self-destructive state made Le Yao Yao feel uneasy.
Beside them, Leng Junyu frowned and spoke up.
"Saiki, what are you doing...?"
"Brother Leng, don't worry. I never intended to harm myself. It's just that to break the Love Gu, I need to drink my own blood," Saiki interrupted Leng Junyu.
Upon hearing this, both Le Yao Yao and Leng Junyu were surprised, then suddenly understood.
It turned out that Saiki's actions were not self-harm; her blood was the key to resolving the Love Gu.
"Brother Leng, please drink my blood quickly! Otherwise, I might bleed out completely," Saiki said calmly, meeting Leng Junyu's slightly astonished gaze.
Leng Junyu immediately realized the urgency of the situation. With nothing else available, he took Saiki's hand and began to suck the blood from her palm.
After a while, Saiki felt it was enough and withdrew her hand.
At that moment, Leng Junyu quickly tore off a piece of fabric from his clothing and began to bandage the wound on Saiki's wrist.
Watching him focus intently on wrapping her injury under the sunlight, he appeared so distinguished and extraordinary that it made her heart flutter.
However, even though she loved him, she knew that forcing something unattainable would only lead to disappointment.
Moreover, in their Miao culture, they adhered to a one-man-one-woman system. No matter how much she loved this man, it was unfortunate that they were fated to be apart.
With this thought in mind, Saiki sighed softly and then tearfully addressed Leng Junyu.
"Brother Leng, I know you don't love me, but could you please come here often in the future?"
Looking up at Saiki's tearful expression, so heart-wrenching, Cold Eyes flickered for a moment. Then, he took Le Yao Yao's hand and said in a deep voice.
"It will be. Le Yao Yao and I will come here often in the future because I have long regarded you as my sister."
"Sister!?"
Upon hearing Cold Eyes' words, Saiki understood his meaning.
"If we can't be husband and wife, being a sister is also good."
Saiki sighed lightly.
Though her heart was bitter, especially seeing Cold Eyes holding Le Yao Yao's small hand tightly, their fingers intertwined, it was both dazzling and enviable.
She truly wondered if she would ever be able to find someone like them in the future, someone to hold hands with tightly, for a lifetime, never to part!
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