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Although I had the Guardian Pearl, which could heal my wounds, the inner scars still required time to mend. Thus, I returned to the life of the Supreme Emperor. Aside from Jun Chong, who was busy with official duties, he personally attended to me at all other times. I wanted to refuse his care, but I soon realized that the more I saw him, the more I liked him. It had been a long time since I thought of Su Yi.
The Golden Qilin transformed into a Qilin Hairpin and remained in my hair. Jun Chong said it would protect me, so I had to wear it. As for Cangling, he appeared and disappeared at random; no one knew what he was doing, and Jun Chong didn’t seem to care.
Days passed by. I indulged in food and drink daily, slept when tired, and played when awake—truly living a carefree life.
Until last night, when Jun Chong had to leave unexpectedly. Alone in bed, I had a dream where Su Xun stood before me, pointing at Su Yi lying in a pool of blood. He shouted, "Why didn’t you drug Jun Chong? Ayi died because of you! You must give him the drug to make him stronger; otherwise, Ayi will die!"
What drug? It wasn’t until I woke up that I remembered—a bottle Su Xun had given me that day. For some reason, I had forgotten about it. I rummaged through my belongings and finally found it under the bed; it must have rolled there accidentally.
Looking at the bottle, my hands trembled. The Golden Qilin above my head began to shake, its melodic cries ringing in my ears. Jun Chong had said that the Golden Qilin could discern what was dangerous for me and what was beneficial. So when it was restless, everything around me was bad.
"Could Su Xun be lying to me? But he wouldn’t use Ayi’s death as a deception; he is Ayi’s master."
I held the bottle tightly, unsure of what to do. Should I trust Su Xun's words and drug Jun Chong or believe that the Golden Qilin's agitation indicated something was wrong?
At that moment, Su Yi sought me out again and wanted to meet.
When she arrived, I naturally did not refuse her. During our conversation, I heard she had returned to the Su Family and now must have come back to the Underworld.
"Wing Spirit," Su Yi said apologetically, trying to approach me but maintaining some distance. "That day was my fault. If only I could have been stronger, you wouldn’t have been hurt. It’s all my mistake. Afterward, I wanted to see you, but Jun Chong wouldn’t allow it. I know it’s because of me, but I just wanted to say I'm sorry."
"Ayi, I don’t blame you. You were hurt trying to save me; it’s my weakness, not your fault." My gratitude toward Su Yi remained strong, so I didn’t think too much about it.
"Then Wing Spirit, will you come home with me?"
Su Yi's eyes sparkled with an uncontainable hope, but once again, I hesitated.
The last time I hesitated was because of Jun Chong, and this time it was still because of him. I wanted to be Anxin; I wanted to become a real person starting from Anxin.
I knew this was selfish, abandoning the old for something better.
But that day, Rong Zhi told me, "One must live mindfully. Though it may seem selfish, it is the best protection for you. Only by living well can you ensure that Jun Chong smiles every day."
Yes, I liked the way Jun Chong smiled, the tenderness in his gaze when he looked at me. It made it increasingly difficult to forget him, to let go. I even wanted to see him every day, to be tightly held in his embrace, even if we said nothing—my heart would find peace.
The meaning of the name Anxin is to have a peaceful heart. As long as my heart is at ease, no obstacle is too great.
"I'm sorry, Ayi. I want to stay." After much hesitation, I finally gathered the courage to tell her my decision. "Because I love Jun Chong and don't want to be apart from him—not at all."
Su Yi's expression gradually turned cold; her hands at her sides slowly clenched into fists as she asked in a low voice, "Have you really fallen in love with him?"
I bit my lip and looked at the dark figure approaching in the distance. The sunlight glimmered around him like scattered gold, and the crown atop his head had yet to be removed, accentuating his majestic presence that captivated my heart.
I smiled slightly and nodded firmly. "Yes, I am Anxin. I have fallen in love with Jun Chong, and I want to be with him."
Su Yi took a step back, somewhat unsteady. At that moment, Jun Chong blinked into view beside me, instinctively wrapping me in his arms. He nodded and smiled gently, an unstoppable warmth radiating from him. "Did you miss me?"
"Yes, I did."
I laughed and did not deny it.
Because I like this kind of thing, I believe that expressing it directly is the best approach, regardless of whether the other person responds. Keeping it hidden in your heart does no good for anyone. By speaking out, you can receive a definite answer and make a decision sooner rather than later.
Jun Chong lowered his head and placed a kiss on my lips, then wrapped his arms around me and turned to walk into Dragon Spring Palace, not sparing a glance at Su Yi the entire time.
I turned to look back and saw Su Yi turning away, her steps unsteady. Jun Rui, who had come with Jun Chong, quickly chased after her.
He liked Su Yi; I could tell because the way he looked at her was exactly how Jun Chong looked at me.
And Su Yi's gaze toward Jun Chong mirrored mine when I looked at him.
So I knew that she wasn't as indifferent as she claimed; deep down, she still had feelings for Jun Chong.
"What are you worried about? The choice isn't yours to make. Even if you choose not to stay, Jun Chong won't like her."
Because of this issue, although I knew that Su Yi was still at Underworld Palace these past few days, we hadn't met.
At this moment, Jun Chong was in the study of Dragon Spring Palace discussing matters with Rong Zhi, while I sat in a rattan chair with Cangling beside me, munching on sunflower seeds. Ever since he regained his human form, he always carried a refreshing scent.
"But she is willing to give up this love for me and return to Su Family with me. I feel guilty toward her."
"Come on! You’re the only one who can't see through that kind of woman’s true nature."
"Don't say that about her!"
Cangling shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands. "Fine, I won't say it. But if you still believe in her, you'll definitely regret it."
I pursed my lips and said nothing.
As I delved deeper into the world, the troubles I encountered began to multiply. Cangling casually tossed aside a sunflower seed shell and suddenly said to me, "Actually, I know that Su Yi has something in her possession that can completely reveal who is deceiving you and who truly cares for you."
"What is it?"
"Do you know why Su Yi and Little are so formidable at such a young age? Besides their talent, there is another reason. The original form of that thing is said to be a magical artifact, and Su Yi has crafted two bells from it. One is the Soul-Calling Bell, known for its ability to 'ring out and clear away all impurities, pacify souls, and sweep through any obstacle.' The other is the Soul Bell, which can 'disturb spirits, disrupt steps, rendering thousands of troops as insignificant as ants.' This item originally existed in the Underworld, but after the Jun Family seized control there, it was lost. Unexpectedly, it ended up in Su Yi's hands, and she cleverly created these two items. Although the Soul Bell is powerful and can be used as a weapon, the Soul-Calling Bell may seem ordinary but possesses even greater strength because it not only calms souls but also holds memories."
"A bell can have memories?"
"Don't you have memories when you are in shadow form?" Cangling retorted with a smile before continuing, "However, they need to be combined to unleash even greater power, which is the original form of that magical artifact. As for what that is, perhaps very few people would know." Cangling chuckled and waved her hand dismissively. "Don't look at me; I don't know. I've just heard about it."
The Soul-Calling Bell and the Soul Bell?
Since they were items from the Underworld's Jun Family, why didn't Su Yi return them?
But using them to combat the Demon Realm wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
So I buried this matter in my heart and bid farewell to Cangling to find Jun Chong. Before I left, I made sure to brew two cups of tea and brought along some snacks.
I recalled the bottle that Su Xun had given me, holding it in my hand for a long time before finally letting out a heavy sigh. In the end, I smashed the bottle and washed away the powder with water.
Carrying the tray, I approached the study only to realize that the door was not fully closed, and voices from inside were clearly audible.
There were very few servants here; unless there was an unusual situation, no one was needed to attend to matters. Therefore, there was no fear of eavesdropping since there were protective barriers outside.
I paused, not entering, because Jun Chong mentioned my name. He said, "Anxin is just a Container. Su Xun, that old fox, separated her from Su Yi to have her survive as a Container, so he could store that powerful spiritual energy within her. Spiritual energy can only remain undetected when sealed inside a body."
I was taken aback, stunned. I was a Container? A Container created by Su Xun, not merely to alleviate Su Yi's loneliness?
"Su Xun's own spiritual energy is already very powerful; why does he need such strong energy? I sensed that the spiritual energy Anxin unleashed that day was rather soft and feminine, not the hardness of a man. It seems incompatible with Su Xun."
"I know Su Xun once loved a woman very much; she was his master, the founder of the Su Family."
Rong Zhi frowned and after a moment said, "If his goal is to resurrect that woman by extracting the spiritual energy from her body to use it as a gift for her return, then why use Su Yi's shadow? Why not his own or someone else's? Is it because of Su Yi's fate?"
At this point, Jun Chong scoffed lightly. "You've noticed? Su Yi has a fate of great calamity; she ultimately won't die well. But the fact that she has lived this long indicates someone altered her fate. Moreover, I found out earlier that she had her heart replaced by a powerful figure."
"Heart? Is it Hikaki again?"
Jun Chong nodded. Rong Zhi lightly tapped his fingers, lowering his gaze in thought. As he pondered, he spoke, "What if this heart also belonged to that woman? That would explain everything. Su Xun wants to resurrect his beloved; he initially took her Heart and transplanted it into Su Yi's body, then trained Su Yi to alter her fate. He used the shadow of Su Yi—who would be least affected by her fate—as a Container, sought out Hikaki for some celestial essence for Su Yi, separated her shadow, created Anxin, and then infused spiritual energy into Anxin to seal it away. That's why your interference made him so angry."
"So that's why I must obtain Anxin at all costs." Jun Chong's deep eyes narrowed slightly, radiating a king's coldness. "Anxin now has her own soul; Su Xun definitely can't take it back. If I can keep Anxin by my side, then the spiritual energy will completely belong to me. Furthermore, merging with the Guardian Pearl will turn her blood into a healing elixir. That's why I invested so much effort into giving her a new life. With this spiritual energy, we will surely be able to contend with the Demon Realm."
I trembled as the tray in my hand fell to the ground.
Jun Chong kept me around—was it really just to use me?
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