Chapter 1479: Chapter 160 Clarifying Misunderstandings
Ah Dai nodded and said, "Yes! You’re alive, and you’re doing well. I’ve already strengthened the meridians in your body; from now on, your body will be much tougher. Doesn’t it feel good to be alive? Don’t dwell on the past anymore. Start over. You’re no longer a thief guild retriever; you’ve been reborn."
When Ah Dai mentioned the guild of thieves, grief surged strongly in Mie Feng’s eyes. Memories of her father, of the elders who cared for her, flooded back. She said bitterly, "Why? Why did you save me? Why didn’t you let me die? I... I..." As she spoke, Mie Feng suddenly threw herself into Ah Dai’s arms, tears flowing in agonized sobs.
Ah Dai stood there, stunned, holding Mie Feng’s delicate frame, unsure of what to do. The fragrance emanating from her body continuously stimulated his senses. Worried that her overwhelming sorrow might affect her recently recovered health, he gently soothed the girl in his arms with his True Qi. Mie Feng cried with such intensity that it seemed she was pouring out all her anguish. She sobbed for half an hour without showing signs of stopping. Concerned she might grieve excessively, Ah Dai comforted her, saying, "Don’t cry. It’s all over now. Everything was my fault; it was my mistake. If you wish, you can kill me now for revenge."
Mie Feng’s shoulders trembled uncontrollably; she lay against Ah Dai’s warm chest and choked out, "Everything has already been predestined. What use is killing you? My deceased loved ones won’t come back."
Ah Dai said faintly, "As long as we are alive, there is hope. Mie Feng, don’t keep seeking death. Your father and their vengeance still await you. The Lord hasn’t died yet, and we must kill this chief culprit." Hearing Ah Dai’s words, Mie Feng couldn’t help but recall the day Ah Dai chose to sacrifice himself to save her. Her body quivered slightly as she raised her tear-streaked face, "Why? Why did you ignore your own safety that day just to save me? I poisoned you—it was me! The Wuer Holy Water is the most deadly poison in the world. Even if you have a way to suppress it, it’ll eventually take hold."
Ah Dai shook his head and said, "No, the Wuer Holy Water isn’t incurable. With Goris’ silver sphere and the Sword Saint’s strength, the poison can be expelled. Look at me now—I’m fine, right? I saved you because I had to. You sacrificed so much for me; how could I stand by and simply watch you die? In my heart, you are just as important to me as Bing once was. Both of you are my most treasured friends."
Mie Feng murmured, "Most treasured friends... Most treasured friends, is it? I understand now." She sat up from Ah Dai’s embrace, cast a sorrowful glance at him, and said, "Don’t worry. Since I’ve survived, I won’t seek death anymore. What are your plans now? Are you going to search for the Lord? I’ll go with you."
When Mie Feng asked what he planned to do, Ah Dai felt a wave of confusion in his heart. He didn’t know what he should do. How could he possibly track the Lord’s movements across this vast continent? He sighed lightly, shook his head, and said, "I may return to Heavenly Gang Mountain with my two uncles to await the competition between the Four Sword Saints. As for the Lord, I think he will show himself in time. Searching for him now is pointless."
Feeling the despondency in Ah Dai’s words, Mie Feng bit her red lips and asked in a low voice, "Then will you search for her?"
Ah Dai’s entire body trembled. His mind was now much clearer than before, no longer sluggish. Naturally, he understood that the ’her’ Mie Feng referred to was Xuan Yue. His heart felt like it had been pierced by a sharp needle—it hurt so much that he almost spasmed. With difficulty, he answered, "I’ve told you, don’t mention her in front of me. There’s nothing between the two of us. She is her; I am me."
Mie Feng let out a mocking sneer and said, "You’re just lying to yourself. Can you really forget her? You can’t. Her image has already taken root deep in your heart. Though you try to push away such feelings, your heart doesn’t lie. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have reacted so strongly when I brought her up."
Ah Dai suddenly stood up, his temper flaring as he shouted angrily, "No, I can forget her! I must forget her! There’s nothing between me and her!"
A gentle smile suddenly appeared on Mie Feng’s pretty face. She slowly stood up, raised her head to face Ah Dai, and said softly, "Fine. Prove it to me. If you’ve truly forgotten her, then kiss me." With that, she wrapped her arms around Ah Dai’s neck and slowly closed her eyes, waiting, waiting.
As Ah Dai gazed at the delicate face before him, a torrent of complicated emotions surged in his heart. I must be able to forget Xuan Yue; I must forget her. I cannot think of her anymore. With this thought, he resolutely leaned toward Mie Feng’s crimson lips. As their lips drew closer, Mie Feng’s lovely face grew larger in Ah Dai’s view. When they were within an inch of each other, close enough to feel each other’s breaths, Ah Dai stopped. Xuan Yue’s playful yet indignant expression flashed vividly in his mind. No, I can’t kiss Mie Feng—I don’t love her!
Grabbing Mie Feng’s hands, Ah Dai broke free from her embrace, his voice trembling as he stammered, "S-Sorry. I can’t. I can’t hurt you anymore."
Mie Feng opened her eyes, and the only emotion visible in them was despair. She gazed sorrowfully at the tall man before her, understanding that she would never be able to enter his heart. Fighting to keep her tears from falling, Mie Feng said, "You can’t forget her. You’ll never forget her. In that case, go find her." Finishing her words, she grabbed the coat beside her and darted out the window like lightning.
