Chapter 1164: Chapter 92 Contradictory Psychology_2
Xuan Yue silently followed beside Ah Dai, her heart constantly haunted by the portrait Ah Dai had held earlier. Who exactly was that girl called Bing? Why was Ah Dai so preoccupied with her? Could it be, could it be that they had already..., she shook her head vigorously, expelling the doubts from her mind. When she hadn’t seen Ah Dai, she longed to see him, but now that she was with him, why was she still in so much pain? Ah Dai, don’t let Yue Yue be disappointed!
Ah Dai turned his head to look at Xuan Yue and took her hand, saying, "Brother, let me guide you. The visibility here is poor with many forks in the path, and there are mechanisms set up by my teacher. If you were to get lost, it wouldn’t be easy for me to find you." The coolness of Xuan Yue’s small hand in his sent a slight shudder through his body, reminding him of how familiar it felt when he held Xuan Yue’s hand before. Ah! What’s wrong with me? He’s Yue Yue’s brother! A man, why am I feeling this way? Subconsciously, Ah Dai felt his face redden.
Xuan Yue’s heart fluttered like a startled fawn, her body trembling slightly. Ever since she had been reminded of Ah Dai by Babayi, how much she had hoped he would hold her hand again! At this moment, her wish was finally fulfilled, even though Ah Dai was still unaware of her true identity. But she was content. The unpleasantness that had arisen from Bing’s appearance was now largely dissolved by the warmth in Ah Dai’s big hand. Without speaking, Xuan Yue stayed close to Ah Dai, following him deeper into the forest.
Both harboring their own thoughts, they traveled in silence. Finally, under Ah Dai’s guidance, they passed through layers of mist and arrived within the confines of the wooden cabin. Beholding the cabin surrounded by fog, the dreamlike sensation deeply moved Xuan Yue, who blurted out, "This place is so beautiful!"
Ah Dai sighed and said, "Yes, this place is where I’m most reluctant to leave. When Teacher Goris first brought me here, I immediately fell in love with this tranquil spot. Even though it lacks bright sunshine, it is so peaceful and quiet. This elegant environment is what I love most. After I avenge Uncle Owen, I’ll definitely settle down here and lead a simple life."
Xuan Yue wanted to ask Ah Dai, if you settle here, what about my sister? But seeing the wistful expression on Ah Dai’s face, she held back her question.
Ah Dai turned to Sheng Xie and said, "Xiao Qie, you rest in the yard, and I’ll find you something to eat later. This is my home, so don’t break anything."
With curiosity, Sheng Xie looked around at the surrounding scenery, nodding his big head and taking in the sights.
Ah Dai took Xuan Yue into his own room, which, although simply adorned, was scrupulously clean. Xuan Yue felt a wave of warmth in her heart. How wonderful it would be to live here with Ah Dai indefinitely! Such a beautiful environment, together with the person she cherished—indeed, that would be a wonderful thing.
Letting go of Xuan Yue’s small hand, Ah Dai said, "Brother Xuan Re, take a seat for a moment; I’m going to pick some fruit to eat. There isn’t much else to eat in the forest, but there is an abundance of various fruits. I suppose you must have tasted many delicacies at the Holy See, so trying something light here won’t be bad." After speaking, he carefully placed the books on the table, took a basket, and floated out to pick fruit.
Xuan Yue looked around the spacious wooden cabin, with fresh air continuously flowing in from the windows, making her feel exhilarated. This was the place where Ah Dai had lived. In the faint mist, it was like a paradise on earth—so stunningly beautiful. Compared to the Elf Forest, while it had less elegance, it held an added sense of mystery.
After a while, Ah Dai returned with a basket full of a variety of fruits. He placed the fruits on the clean table and said with a smile, "Try these. You can say you’re the Illusive Forest’s first guest. These fruits aren’t available outside. Now, I need to get some food for Sheng Xie." With that, he turned and left the cabin again, leaving Xuan Yue slightly stunned.
Sheng Xie had an astonishing appetite, consuming ten baskets of fruit before stopping. Standing beside Sheng Xie, Ah Dai looked on with a wry smile as he finished the last basket and said, "Xiao Qie, at this rate, I’m afraid it won’t take long before you’ve cleared out the orchard."
"Brother, the fruit here is really delicious! Not only is it very sweet, but each fruit seems to contain some energy. My body hasn’t fully recovered yet, so it’s good to replenish my nutrients. Ah! I’m so sleepy! Eating was so comfortable; brother, Xiao Qie is going to sleep." Born into the world, Sheng Xie had very limited contact with the outside, and despite dragons being extremely intelligent creatures, it possessed only the wisdom of a child so far.
With their mental connection broken, Sheng Xie curled up in the front yard of the wooden cabin, closing his golden eyes to enter a deep sleep. Ah Dai shook his head helplessly, watching Sheng Xie’s familiar sleeping face and showing a contented smile. Having Sheng Xie’s company was much better than living alone, not to mention that he now had the company of Yue Yue’s sibling.
Returning to the room, Ah Dai saw Xuan Yue browsing through two books and said with a smile, "Brother Xuan Re, I haven’t thanked you yet for bringing news of Yue Yue."
