Chapter 1901: Chapter 1897: Meeting Again
At this moment, Ye Fan was determined to enter the second secret realm and find the women by his side. He wanted not only to see Lu Xiaoman but also Zhao Tianya and others. Due to the disappearance of Mo Xiaoyan and Tantai Wanrong, he had to first find Zhao Tianya to clarify some situations.
Ye Fan appeared with a sullen expression, brushing his sleeves to leave. He had no time to settle matters with Xi He now; only once he found Mo Xiaoyan and Tantai Wanrong would he punish her, but not yet.
About to meet Zhao Tianya again, Ye Fan didn’t know what he felt. In his heart, he still had some old affection for this woman, but seeing her, he’d inevitably be subject to another round of "interrogation." He sighed lightly.
"Oh wow, isn’t this Ye Fan? Am I seeing things, seeing the real person today!" Zhao Tianya spoke with a sarcastic tone while glancing at Ye Fan’s face. Though expressionless, his face forced out a stiff smile. His eyes, looking at her, were resolute yet carried a trace of severity, leaving Zhao Tianya forever unable to guess what he wanted to say—or rather, she’d never know what Ye Fan wanted from her.
"Yaya..." Ye Fan hesitated to speak.
"Just say what you want directly; stop beating around the bush. You’re definitely here for something; otherwise, why would you come? You probably can’t hide from me fast enough." Zhao Tianya deliberately intensified her tone to boost her own confidence.
"You’re overthinking..." Ye Fan still didn’t say much.
"I’m overthinking? It’s tiring whoever overthinks. Who turned me into someone who loves overthinking like this? Yet you still have the nerve to say that." Zhao Tianya turned her head to the side, unwilling to glance at Ye Fan even once, and dared not look at him any longer.
"Listen, don’t act childishly."
Deep down, Zhao Tianya felt a trace of grievance; she hoped Ye Fan would say more, to comfort her wounded and lonely heart. Even a few gentle words could melt the ice in her heart that’s been frozen for a millennium.
Ye Fan moved forward a few steps, closing the distance between them. "Actually, you’ve always been in my heart. I just don’t know what words would meet your expectations for me." At that moment, Ye Fan seemed somewhat helpless; he knew there was love between him and Zhao Tianya, yet a barrier prevented them from communicating heart to heart.
"Go away; I don’t want to see you. Seeing you just fills me with anger. Our problem is that you don’t understand me, and I don’t understand you. Although you admire my stubborn refusal to yield, you can’t overcome it. Meanwhile, I admire your excellence and skill but can’t fully keep you by my side." Zhao Tianya analyzed clearly, stating the problems between them and speaking what Ye Fan wanted yet dared not say.
"Where’s Auntie Rong? Have you seen her?" Ye Fan asked straightforwardly, abandoning the talk of emotions, feeling more at ease.
"No, haven’t seen her, and I don’t know where she is. She’s an adult with her own thoughts; how could I manage her? I just knew you were here for other women; otherwise, you wouldn’t have come to me while I endlessly hoped and then repeatedly felt disappointed." Zhao Tianya felt hatred each time Ye Fan approached her with a motive—never for anything else but other women—as if she was dispensable in his heart. Just as her heart began to feel warm, Ye Fan struck it coldly.
"Xi He took her. She’s your sister; surely you care about her whereabouts?" Ye Fan said sternly.
Zhao Tianya replied, "How do you know Xi He took her? I don’t know. That woman came to see us before, said some things, and even after big sister disappeared, she came over again. I thought she had good intentions, never anticipating she’s such a person... Isn’t she your servant? Why would she target us? Where were you before; did you tell us anything?"
Ye Fan looked at her coldly, "It’s not that I didn’t want to tell you; it’s just that many of these events happen without any warning. If I could’ve told you, I wouldn’t wait until now to see you. Besides, Auntie Rong’s situation—I know it’s Xi He’s doing, but facing her is tricky. Her cultivation is peculiar; she’s still valuable, so I don’t want to kill her directly..."
"So you’ll let big sister remain imprisoned by her? Ha, Ye Fan, you’re truly capable! You speak of protecting big sister and me, but now there’s trouble, and you ignore her safety by merely saying this enemy has value to you. Who are you fooling? Me or yourself?" Zhao Tianya remained angry.
Ye Fan felt speechless, realizing they shared no common language. Meeting Zhao Tianya was synonymous with conflict, even over trivial matters becoming prolonged arguments.
"I’ve come to take you away. You find this place unsuitable for life, so I’ll take you, Yaoyao, Xiaoxiao, and others out of the second secret realm, back to Earth, back to Hua Hai City, where you can live peacefully. Beyond ensuring your safety, I won’t disturb your calm lifestyle for now. You should know the heavenly calamity is approaching; all order might be rewritten. If I don’t take you back to Earth, perhaps... I can’t continue protecting you!" Ye Fan spoke with a trace of helplessness.
"Haven’t you already controlled the entire world of cultivation, even having Xi He as your servant? Who could be your opponent now?" Zhao Tianya asked.
Ye Fan sighed, "There are always those stronger. Now, besides Nuwa, even Pan Gu and Fu Xi have awakened, posing significant threats to me. They’ve entered the Pangu Secret Realm, having been reborn for the heavenly calamity. These people’s threat is such that I can’t provide you the most thorough protection anymore. Perhaps once we’re on Earth, I’ll be too caught up in my own matters, caring little for you..."
Zhao Tianya looked at Ye Fan; finally, she closed her eyes, seemingly unwilling to face him, for many unresolved issues lingered within her.
During the past six months, she re-experienced the taste of loneliness, especially after Tantai Wanrong disappeared, suspecting that some memories might have been sealed by Ye Fan. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be such a peculiar feeling. She feared loneliness, having been trapped by it for hundreds of thousands of years in illusions, forming a terrifying personality.
"Let’s go! I’ll take you away and then return for Yaoyao and Xiaoxiao, because you always have grudges between you and them. I’m taking you so you can settle on Earth first. If you don’t want to live alone, I can arrange for Little Moon to stay with you, or have Yaoyao and Xiaoxiao together..."
After finishing, Ye Fan gave Zhao Tianya no chance to refuse. With a wave of his hand, the two disappeared from where they stood.
