"Why did you set up the Peach Grove Mechanism to prevent me from seeing Song Mingyu? What are your true intentions?"
I stepped forward, fearlessly locking eyes with her as I raised my voice in accusation.
She sighed softly, her gaze sweeping over my face before she spoke slowly, "I am, after all, Mingyu's master. How could I harm him? It's just that you and he are bound by a tragic fate; forcing a relationship will only bring pain to both of you."
"Bah! The Divine Oracle said that Song Mingyu and I are Destined Love. Who are you, a mere fox, to spout such nonsense?!" I retorted angrily, disdain etched on my face, completely dismissing her words.
She remained calm and unruffled, continuing gently, "Do you know why you feel flustered and weak in the knees whenever you come into contact with Mingyu?"
Instinctively, I glanced at Song Mingyu and noticed his expression change noticeably. This only intensified my urgency to uncover the source of this affliction and its connection to Qianyu.
A mysterious smile played on her lips as she moved gracefully to stand beneath the Peach Blossom Tree. With a delicate gesture, she plucked a peach petal and held it in her palm.
Miraculously, the petal began to grow larger, transforming into a mirror that reflected both the past and present.
Scenes from the past unfolded within the mirror. I widened my eyes in disbelief, stepping back uncontrollably until I nearly stumbled.
It turned out that I had known Song Mingyu three hundred years ago.
At that time, he was still Qianyu's disciple. He admired and revered her deeply; in his desire to be with her forever, he even forsook his mortal life, vowing to cultivate himself into an immortal being to accompany Qianyu for eternity.
Unfortunately, by the time he returned as an immortal, Qianyu had already been bitten by a venomous mongoose that had gained sentience, leaving her in grave danger.
Upon learning this, Song Mingyu was filled with rage, and in a fit of anger, he vowed to kill every last Mongoose to avenge Qianyu.
And I was the last one remaining. I witnessed the tragic fate of my kin, leaving an indelible scar in my heart. Even if I were to be reborn, the sight of Song Mingyu would still make me tremble uncontrollably.
"Why did you spare me?" My voice quivered, laden with endless pain and confusion. "Why were my kin exterminated while I alone was left?"
"Because you are a Mongoose, the king among Mongoose, and your blood can cure a hundred poisons."
Song Mingyu's gaze burned into my face, filled with a complex array of emotions. But at that moment, my heart was engulfed in sorrow, and fear began to creep in. I covered my ears with my hands, unable to bear listening any longer.
"It is only because the poison that afflicts Qianyu can only be cured with the blood of an adult Mongoose. Three hundred years ago, I used celestial magic to contain the spread of the poisoned blood. Then I waited for your reincarnation, just for the day when you and I would go to Qian Deng Town together."
No matter how much I struggled in agony, he gritted his teeth and finished speaking.
I had never known he could be so cruel. Did he realize that his words were like sharp knives, twisting mercilessly at my heart?
The pain rendered me speechless; I could only stare wide-eyed, my eyes reddening as I glared at Song Mingyu with hatred.
"After all these years, did you not have even a shred of sincerity for me? Why did you cry that day at Fairy Cave? Was it all just an act?"
I wept bitterly, overwhelmed with feelings of grievance and despair.
Song Mingyu clenched his teeth, his lips pressed tightly together, still refusing to speak.
At that moment, my heart felt like ashes, as if the entire world had collapsed around me.
The affection you once showed me now leaves me unable to discern what is real and what is not!
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