As Long Chen approached the ruins, he heard Bai Shishi's voice. Following the sound, he saw Bai Shishi, dressed in a golden long dress and exuding luxury, standing not far away.
Golden divine radiance swirled around her. Standing before the ruins, the entire ruin carried a hint of golden brilliance because of her presence.
Unlike before, Bai Shishi carried a long sword on her back, the very sword Long Chen had snatched from the strange creature on the ghost ship.
Bai Shishi stood atop the ruins, her golden dress fluttering, golden radiance swirling. She was already breathtakingly beautiful, and now she was made to look even more elegant and noble, giving a sense of self-inferiority.
Bai Shishi stared coldly at Long Chen. The corners of Long Chen's mouth gradually curved into a smile. He smiled at Bai Shishi, and under Long Chen's gaze, Bai Shishi quickly lost control, a blush slowly appearing on her pretty face.
She really wanted to turn her face away and avoid looking at Long Chen, but if she did, it would be tantamount to admitting defeat, so she stubbornly stared at Long Chen.
Seeing Bai Shishi about to give out, Long Chen spoke first: "Sorry, I have too many trivial matters on hand. So, I just finished and rushed over without stopping, didn't I?" By the way, where are Xiao Le and the others? "
Don't keep changing the subject. Why didn't you bring Qingxuan along?" Bai Shishi said coldly.
"Her... Long
Chen immediately felt a headache coming on, but could only grit his teeth and say, "Qingxuan is refining pills and still in seclusion. I feel bad calling her." "
Are you embarrassed, or afraid of how I treat her?" Bai Shishi said.
"Mainly because I'm afraid it might be a bit awkward." Long Chen said awkwardly.
"Embarrassed about what?" Are you afraid I'll bully her? Bai Shishi said somewhat irritably.
"How could that be? How could you bully her? You're such a kind person." Long Chen quickly forced a smile.
"You bad person, I knew you would arrive first. I keep watch here every day, afraid that when Qingxuan arrives, I won't be able to greet her and lose proper manners. And you... And you ..." As she spoke, Bai Shishi's eyes reddened, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
Long Chen hadn't expected Bai Shishi to be here early on. It turned out she was trying to curry favor with Yu Qingxuan.
Long Chen knew Bai Shishi's personality—she valued her dignity more than her own life. She was willing to endure such a great grievance for him. Long Chen was both moved and guilty.
"I'm sorry for making you feel wronged." Long Chen came up to Bai Shishi, took her jade hand, and spoke softly.
"Don't move, someone will see us." Bai Shishi hurriedly pulled her hand away from Long Chen's grasp, feeling both embarrassed and annoyed.
At this moment, Bai Shishi's fair face was stained with sparkling tears, like a pear blossom standing proudly in the rain—both beautiful and endearing.
"What's there to be afraid of seeing it? I like you, I'm not afraid of being known. Long Chen said with a smile.
Being confessed so blatantly, Bai Shishi's pretty face turned even redder, but deep in her eyes there was deep emotion and a hint of comfort.
Although she had spent so much time with Long Chen and had shared life and death together, this was the first time Long Chen had confessed to her so openly.
Although this confession wasn't very serious, it was a heartfelt confession. She was delighted inside, but rolled her eyes at Long Chen and said, "
Who has the same thick skin as you?"
Hehe, it's done!
Seeing Bai Shishi's reproachful look, Long Chen smiled inwardly. Finally, the storm had passed—this hurdle was over.
"Shishi, you're getting prettier and prettier. What should we do?" Long Chen looked at Bai Shishi and said in distress.
"Get lost, don't tease me with words. Do you think saying a few nice words will make me forgive you?" Besides, what does 'how' mean? Bai Shishi said somewhat embarrassed and annoyed.
Although she knew Long Chen was deliberately trying to please her and make her calm down quickly, her anger was all just an act. In reality, the moment she saw Long Chen, she was already calm down.
Bai Shishi even felt a bit resentful toward herself. She had originally wanted to give this guy a good time, but after all this time, no one came to see her. She really didn't care about her.
But she realized she didn't even have the ability to get angry. Could this be the fate her mother spoke of? Once a woman falls in love with someone, does that mean she no longer has the right to struggle?
"You're getting more and more beautiful, but I haven't made any progress. I'm still the same as before.
Standing with me, it's like a swan with a toad, a colorful phoenix following a crow—I feel a lot of pressure! Long Chen shrugged, spread his hands, and winked at him.
Although she knew Long Chen was teasing her on purpose, Bai Shishi couldn't help but laugh. She was both embarrassed and angry, and this time she had lost again.
Bai Shishi reached out her jade-like hand, gritting her teeth and pinching the soft spot at Long Chen's waist.
"Ouch!"
Long Chen screamed in agony. This time, Bai Shishi was truly ruthless—her soft jade hand instantly turned into golden pincers, unable even to help Long Chen's defense.
"Hero, spare me!" Long Chen begged urgently.
"Who is the warrior? Are you mocking me for not being slim enough? Bai Shishi was instantly furious.
"No, no, no, I slipped up. It's the heroine, spare me." Long Chen hurriedly corrected himself.
Only then did Bai Shishi glare at Long Chen and withdraw her hand. A trace of pride finally appeared on her face; all the previous resentment vanished with that pinch.
If not a warrior, then what is? Even warriors probably don't have that much strength, right? Long Chen touched his waist and found that a patch of skin had already been pinched into purple.
"Congratulations to Fairy Shishi, your strength has improved again. I fear I will be under your protection in the future. Please, Fairy Shishi, be merciful and take me in." Long Chen said with a cheeky grin.
"Why not heal your wounds? Doesn't it hurt? "Bai Shishi asked.
"This was my fault in the first place. Punishment is deserved. A little pain is the only way to teach me a lesson." Long Chen said with a smile.
"Besides, compared to the grievances you've suffered, this is nothing. Everything you've gone through, even if you never say it, I understand it all."
As soon as Long Chen said this, Bai Shishi suddenly collapsed into Long Chen's arms, pounding her fists on his chest nonstop, and burst into tears: "
You bastard, are you trying to kill me by saying all this?"
Bai Shishi was like a child who had endlessly suffered grievances, finally finding an outlet to vent and burst into tears.
She was a proud person. For Long Chen, she gave up her pride. She once looked down on her mother, who shared one husband with two daughters, but now, she was even worse than her mother.
Sometimes she was terrified, helpless, and often absent-minded; she knew why life was so hard.
But love is an unsolvable curse. No matter how hard she tries, she can't break free. No matter how strong a person is, in the face of love, they can only admit defeat.
But Long Chen's words just now completely captivated her. She felt both comforted and panicked, sweet yet bitter.
Only in Long Chen's arms could she truly feel peace. Long Chen let Bai Shishi vent his anger, knowing that this proud fairy harbored too many grievances in her heart.
"Yo! Since when did Lingxiao Academy become a place for lovesick men and women, to fall in love? "
Just then, a sarcastic voice rang out, and a group of people had somehow arrived beside the two of them.