Chapter 1385: Chapter 139 Ah Dai Leaves_3
Suppressing his own excitement, Goris said, "It’s simple. I want you to leave Yue Yue immediately and stop pestering her. Uncle Xuan Ye was already preparing to marry her off to me, but her continual presence by your side invites gossip. Yue Yue is so beautiful, and I know you really like her. However, I can tell you that my love for Yue Yue absolutely exceeds yours. We are well-matched in social status, and only I am worthy of Yue Yue. I am someone who can enjoy a peaceful life; I just want to live quietly with Yue Yue within the sanctuary. Ah Dai, if you truly love Yue Yue, let her go. Don’t let her be troubled any longer because of her gratitude towards you for past favors. Plenty has happened at the sanctuary recently, and Uncle Xuan Ye is already troubled enough. I can’t bear to see them, father and daughter, at odds, nor can I bear to watch Yue Yue suffer by your side, so I’ve made up my mind to come find you."
At this moment, Ah Dai’s heartache was no less than when he first learned of Goris’s death. He had already fallen deeply in love with Xuan Yue, and the "facts" Goris spoke of were so hard for him to accept! With a wail, Ah Dai spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and cried out miserably, "Yue Yue, why did you deceive me? I—I don’t need your repayment, why did you deceive me?"
Seeing Ah Dai’s pain, Goris’s eyes flickered with a trace of pity, but it only flashed by. He sighed deeply, walked up to Ah Dai, and began to help him regulate his uneven breath with his sacred aura, "Ah Dai, don’t be like this. There are plenty of women in the world. Please, let go of Yue Yue. Doing so will be good for her, for me, for Uncle Xuan Ye, and for yourself."
Ah Dai glared at Goris. Due to the cultivation of his power, a faint golden light radiated from Goris, appearing so towering in Ah Dai’s eyes. Indeed! How could he ever compare to his handsomeness? How could Yue Yue truly like him? Ah Dai nodded heavily and said, "Alright, if you can prove that Yue Yue truly does not love me and is only with me out of gratitude, then I will leave."
Goris was overjoyed inside. He knew his words were having an effect on Ah Dai. He thought, ’This kid really is adorably foolish!’ Now that Ah Dai was hooked, it was time to completely cut off his thoughts of Yue Yue. With this in mind, Goris nodded and said, "Fine, let’s go find Yue Yue now, and I hope you will keep the promise you just made. Let’s go."
Carrying endless sorrow, Ah Dai followed Goris towards Elf Lake. Most people had already dispersed, returning to their rooms to rest, leaving only Xuan Ye and the Elf Queen conversing. Glancing back at a pale Ah Dai, Goris said, "Let’s not disturb Uncle Xuan Ye. Yue Yue and the Elf Princess went over there just now; maybe they haven’t finished talking. Let’s go and take a look." With that, he led Ah Dai in the direction where Xuan Yue and Xing Er had gone.
From a distance, Goris and Ah Dai could already hear the laughter of Xuan Yue and Xing Er, bell-like and clear. Goris halted, transmitting his voice to Ah Dai, "Ah Dai, let me ask Yue Yue. You wait here. If you appear, Yue Yue might not tell the truth because of the gratitude she feels for your past help. Don’t make a sound to startle her."
Ah Dai nodded heavily, restraining his own presence. Goris floated up and descended towards where Xuan Yue and Elf Princess Xing’er were. As he was still twenty meters away from the two, Xuan Yue had already noticed his approach; the golden light shining brightly, Xuan Yue called out, "Who is it?"
Goris descended and replied, "Yue Yue, it’s me."
Xuan Yue, surprised, said, "Big Brother Goris, why have you come? Did father send you to find us? We were just about to return."
Goris was somewhat anxious inside. Whether he could drive Ah Dai away from Xuan Yue hinged on this very moment. He took a deep breath, fixed his gaze on Xuan Yue’s eyes, and said solemnly, "Yue Yue, Uncle Xuan Ye did not send me here to find you. I came to ask you a question. You just have to answer yes or no, that’s all."
Xuan Yue was taken aback and asked, "What question?" Goris’s sudden appearance raised an inexplicable unease in her heart.
Goris said gravely, "Yue Yue, back at Tian Jing Mountain, did you tell me that you were with Ah Dai only to repay him for saving your life and that once the matter was settled, you would return to the sanctuary?" Frowning, Xuan Yue said, "Yes, I did say that. But, Big Brother Goris, I—"
Goris raised his hand to stop Xuan Yue from continuing, nodded, and said, "As long as you admit you said it, that’s enough. I understand your feelings. Alright, I won’t bother you anymore." Having said that, he turned and soared away in the direction from which he had come. When he arrived back at Ah Dai’s side, he found him standing there like a statue, with no trace of spirit left in his eyes. Goris knew his purpose had been achieved. He grabbed Ah Dai and hurriedly took him towards Elf Lake.
Xing Er looked at Xuan Yue, who was deep in thought, and asked with puzzlement, "Sister, what did he mean by his words just now? Why did he say that you are with Brother Ah Dai only to repay him?"
Xuan Yue smiled faintly and said, "That was just a lie I told him before. Big Brother Goris is actually a good person. I know he has always liked me, but besides Ah Dai, my heart has no room for anyone else. I said that last time to prevent him from persisting. Alas—, it seems Big Brother Goris has not fully come to his senses! I could never like him."
