Chapter 622: Chapter 173: Reconciliation_1
The prologue of Xiao San’s new book titled has been uploaded. You can check it out at http://www.cmfu.com/showbook.asp?bl_id=101839
Feel free to add it to your collection and recommend it. After the conclusion of Ice and Fire, updates for the new book will be maintained at a constant speed.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Xuan Yue frowned and said, "Actually, I think we can trust Auntie Luo Shui’s words. After all, as they say; ’a dying person’s words carry some weight’. I believe she wouldn’t deceive us. Death Mountain Range, huh! We once tried twice to venture there, but every time we failed. It seems like this time, finally, we’ve got our chance, and no one can stop us."
Di Ya nodded and said, "This afternoon, representatives of all parties have been chosen, mostly young people. Except for the Empire of Sunset City, all parties unanimously selected Ah Dai as the leader of this exploration, recognizing his abilities. As soon as his injury heals, we fear he might set off. He represents both the Tian Gang Sword Sect and the whole Empire of Huasheng. The Pope has chosen you as the representative from the Church. Apart from the Pope, you Red Robe Priests are the most powerful in the church. This time, you can rightfully be with your Ah Dai. The representatives selected by the Sorrell Federation were the Pu Yan tribesman Yan Shi and the elf envoy Zhuo Yun of the Elf Clan, who, I heard, are friends of yours and Ah Dai’s. As for the Empire of Tian Jing, they selected the Magus Kino from the Mage Guild of the Empire of Tian Jing. I didn’t expect him to represent one side. Back when we were with the Yajin Tribe, I thought he was a foolish boy without any abilities. The representative from the continental Mage Guild is Olivia, who was with you last time. The Great Elder was right all along; the power hidden behind you all is immense! Thankfully, we did not harm you guys then."
Overwhelmed with emotions, Xuan Yue thought about Ah Dai, the Yan Shi brothers, Zhuo Yun, Kino, and Olivia. They all had tried twice to go to the Death Mountain Range, only to end in utter failure! It seemed that her long-cherished wish was about to be fulfilled. The only concern now was how Ah Dai was going to treat her.
Di Ya, somewhat regretful, said, "I really wish to join the adventure with you all. But sadly, my cultivation level is not high enough, and the Yajin Tribe needs me to manage them. Well, I must go now."
Xuan Yue replied, "I truly hope we will find the real headquarters of the Dark Forces this time around and eliminate them completely. Ever since I returned to the Church, I had this ominous premonition that the Dark Forces are way stronger than we imagined. Sister Di Ya, let me walk you out." The two beautiful girls left Xuan Yue’s room. After bidding goodbye to Xuan Yue’s parents and then reluctantly saying goodbye to Xuan Yue, Di Ya left.
Gently opening his eyes, Ah Dai tried to move his body. Though not fully recovered, the meridians inside his body had been basically cleared up, and his strength had recovered about sixty percent. He felt that since he had reached the realm of his Master, his recovery rate seemed to have increased considerably. His heavy injury had surprisingly recovered so quickly. Just then, Ah Dai suddenly heard Yan Shi’s voice, deliberately lowered, from outside the room, "Yue Yue, have you rested well? Looking at you, your complexion doesn’t seem too good. You should rest more. Otherwise, Ah Dai will be upset."
Xuan Yue blushed a bit and said, "Big brother, stop teasing me. Is he, is he awake?"
Yan Shi replied, "He’s already awake, but he is recuperating. It’s better you don’t disturb him."
After hesitating for a bit, Xuan Yue said, "Big Brother, I just want to see him, I won’t make any noise. You must be tired, too. I can stay here."
Yan Shi laughed, "Don’t worry. Your big brother’s health is excellent, I’m not tired."
Zhuo Yun smiled, "Off we go. Yue Yue clearly wants to talk to Ah Dai, we shouldn’t play gooseberry!"
Realization hit Yan Shi, "I see. All right, let’s go then. Yue Yue, after Ah Dai comes out of his meditation, talk to him. Everything happened out of misunderstanding. Be forgiving and pardon him. Ah Dai has been through so much, I, as his brother, can’t bear to see him in any more pain."
Xuan Yue kept silent. With a quiet sigh, the sound of Yan Shi and Zhuo Yun’s footsteps fading could be heard. Having heard all of this, Ah dai’s heart fluttered. Yue Yue was coming, how, how was he going to face her? The soft sound of the door opening rang out. Ah Dai quickly closed his eyes, fearfully maintaining his meditation position without moving. He could feel his heart starting to race.
No sound of footsteps followed, but a whiff of lan-like fragrance entered Ah Dai’s nostrils. How familiar was that scent! Overwhelmed with emotion, Ah dai felt his body tremble slightly.
"You’re awake." said Xuan Yue softly. Although Ah Dai’s eyes were closed, but she could feel from his spiritual fluctuations that he was awake.
Knowing he could no longer fool her, Ah Dai slowly opened his eyes. When he saw Xuan Yue’s slightly pale face, his heart ached, "Yue Yue, you, you’re here. I just woke up from my meditation."
With her head lowered, Xuan Yue said, "How are you feeling? Has your injury gotten better?"
"Yes, much better. Yue Yue, I..." Before meeting Xuan Yue, Ah Dai had a lot to tell her, but now, he couldn’t seem to utter a single word.
Xuan Yue tucked Ah Dai in with a blanket, calmly saying, "Your wound has just started to heal, it’s not good for you to have too much emotional fluctuation. Don’t say anything now, we can talk after you’re better. Is there something you would like to eat? I can get it for you." Unable to voice her feelings, Ah Dai’s own emotions were as complicated. She grew silent in the face of the man she loved.
Ah Dai took a deep breath, trying to suppress the tumultuous emotions in his heart. He mustered the courage to grasp Xuan Yue’s soft, small hand. As Xuan Yue tried to pull away, Ah Dai held on even tighter. His face flushed, Xuan Yue said shyly, "What are you doing? Let go of me."
Holding Xuan Yue’s somewhat cold hand, Ah Dai felt a strong sense of satisfaction. His mind became clearer, and he said firmly, "I won’t let go, not for my entire life."
Xuan Yue’s body trembled. She swallowed and let Ah Dai hold her hand, saying, "Don’t do this, it’s not good if someone saw us."
Ah Dai held Xuan Yue’s hand tightly. He said, "What’s wrong with it? You are the person I love the most and also my future wife. What’s wrong with holding your hand?"
Xuan Yue was startled, she had never expected Ah Dai to be so candid. Instantly, she became bashful,"Who is your future wife? Let go of me now." Even though she said that, a hint of sweetness rose in her heart, and she gradually let go of her initial restraint.
Ah Dai gazed affectionately into Xuan Yue’s beautiful eyes and said softly, "Yue Yue, I’m sorry, everything is my fault. Please forgive me, okay? I swear, no matter what happens, I will always be by your side, never leaving you. I’d give you the stars from the sky if you wanted them. Yue Yue, don’t be angry with me anymore, I will never run away again. After all we’ve been through, I now realize you are the only one I ever truly loved in my whole life. Yue Yue, I love you, I really do. Give me a chance to love you, okay?"
Xuan Yue’s body trembled. In reality, how could she still be angry with Ah Dai? The day he arrived just in time was the day she forgave him. Hearing his declaration of love, Xuan Yue couldn’t contain the pent-up feelings she’d held back for so long. She threw herself into Ah Dai’s arms and burst into tears.
Seeing Xuan Yue cry, Ah Dai felt a sense of relief. He propped himself up to embrace Xuan Yue’s soft and bouncy figure tightly, gently stroking her silky blue hair. His heart was bursting with excitement as he finally had his beloved back. "Cry it out, Yue Yue, let out all your unhappiness. Everything is my fault, but as long as you can forgive me, I’m willing to accept any punishment." As he nestled his face in Xuan Yue’s hair, inhaling her fresh scent, Ah Dai felt intoxicated. A sense of happiness he’d never felt before continually enveloped him.
Laying down in Ah Dai’s warm embrace, Xuan Yue’s tears quickly soaked the front of his shirt. After a while, her crying slowly subsided. Sobbing, she asked, "Is everything you just said true?"
Ah Dai nodded firmly, hugging Xuan Yue even tighter. "Yue Yue, everything I just said comes straight from my heart. Please believe me. I promise I won’t hurt you again. As long as I am with you, nothing else matters. You’ve endured so much injustice and experienced so much pain for me. From now on, I am going to bring you happiness, I’ll only make you happy. Trust me, Yue Yue. I’ll love you until the end, always and forever."
Xuan Yue was nestled in Ah Dai’s arms like a kitten, slightly annoyed as she asked, "Since when did you learn to sweet talk? Tell me honestly, what have you been up to these days?"
Ah Dai, gently replied, "Even if you didn’t ask, I would’ve told you everything. From now on, I won’t hide anything from you." He pulled over the covers and wrapped Xuan Yue inside, hugging her delicate and curvaceous body, feeling a warmth in his heart. He softly kissed her hair and said, "When I initially left the Elf Forest, I was in immense pain. I felt that the vast continent didn’t have a place for me, I kept running and running! Owen died, Goris died, my master also went to another world, and I even lost you. At that time, I felt that everything in the world was against me and I had no trace of vitality left in my heart. All I wanted was to end my own life."
Upon hearing Ah Dai’s words, Xuan Yue, who was initially shy and flushed under the blanket, raised her head in surprise and exclaimed, "What did you say? You wanted to commit suicide at that time? And what do you mean the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang went to another world. What happened?"
Ah Dai tenderly wiped the tears from Xuan Yue’s face, held her pretty face in his hands, softly kissed her forehead, and said, "Oh, Yue Yue! Do you know how important you are to me? How could I live without you? Haven’t you always wanted to know why my skills improved so quickly? I can tell you now. But, you must keep it a secret even from the Pope. Most of the skills I have now, are thanks to my master!" He then went on to explain in detail how the Sword Saint of the Tian Gang passed on his skills and taught him martial arts.
Listening to Ah Dai’s narration, Xuan Yue’s eyes widened in surprise and she murmured, "So it turns out, the Sword Saint already...You, why didn’t you tell me earlier?"
Ah Dai sighed and said, "I believe, my master did not die. His body was not found in the cave on the mountain top. The reason I didn’t tell you was because of the master’s words. He had instructed me not to reveal his ascension until I reached his cultivation level. Otherwise, the status of the Tian Gang Sword Sect on the continent would undoubtedly be threatened."
Xuan Yue sighed softly and said, "The Sword Saint was really generous, sacrificing his own life for you. No one can match his spirit of self-sacrifice."
Ah Dai nodded and said, "Yes! My master is the person I respect the most. Let me continue. At that time, I didn’t know how long I had been running, but when my strength was finally exhausted, I collapsed to the ground and could no longer get up..." He then went on to narrate in detail how he nearly died, how he regained vitality by thinking about hatred, and how he worked with Mie Feng to find the Assassin’s Guild’s base. He even revealed Mie Feng’s feelings for him and completely shared every detail with Xuan Yue.
As he talked about leaving Xi Wen and others because he wanted to escape after learning about the misunderstanding, Ah Dai paused anxiously. He held Xuan Yue tightly, fearing that she might leave him because of his earlier words. He couldn’t let Xuan Yue leave him again after the hard time he had finally gotten back together with her.
"Loosen up a bit. You’re hugging me too tightly, I can’t breathe," Xuan Yue said, her breathing somewhat rapid.
Ah Dai was surprised. From the sound of Xuan Yue’s voice, he didn’t hear any anger. He loosened his embrace and cautiously asked, "Yue Yue, aren’t you...aren’t you angry?"
Xuan Yue tidied her somewhat disheveled long hair, resting her head on Ah Dai’s shoulder. She murmured softly, "What’s there to be mad about? But you must promise me, you can’t casually give up your life in the future, whatever happens can be solved. Who’d have thought, you are quite popular in your innocent way. Even thieves have taken a liking it you. Have you fallen for any of them?"
"No, absolutely not, at most I just pity them a bit. Aside from you, how could I accommodate anyone else in my heart? Yue Yue, you must believe me!" Ah Dai could feel slight beads of sweat forming on his forehead.
Xuan Yue chuckled, saying: "Why are you in such a rush? I didn’t say that I didn’t believe you. Do you take me for someone like you? Running off at the slightest rumor. If you really had something with that thief, you wouldn’t have told me. Don’t worry, I’m not that possessive. Continue your story, I want to know what made you so reckless that you completely woke up to reality."
Ah Dai audibly sighed, saying: "Speaking of it, it involves something I haven’t told you before. Yue Yue, do you remember I told you that ever since I was a kid I was a petty thief in Nino Small Town in the Empire of Tian Jing? In those days, we had a little girl named Ya Tou among our group of thieves. She had a kind heart and couldn’t bear to steal from people, so she would often be beaten and scolded by Uncle Li. In those days I was an OK thief, so I would often look out for her. I think I was about twelve or thirteen years old. Ya Tou was a bit younger than me, and one day after she’d been beaten again, I managed to save her from Uncle Li after begging him, and even gave her my steamed bun to eat. It was then that Ya Tou suddenly said that when she grew up, she wanted to marry me, even saying that from then on, she would be considered my fiancee."
"What?" Xuan Yue sat up abruptly on the bed, her eyebrows furrowed upside down. Her lips quivered as she exclaimed, "You have a fiancee? You, you, why didn’t you tell me before?"
Ah Dai was startled, he hurriedly sat up and went to hug Xuan Yue. She brushed away his arm. Tears welled in her eyes as she choked out, "Until you clear up this matter, don’t touch me."
"Yue Yue, you have misunderstood. Listen to me first. Later, due to a happy turn of events, Ya Tou was adopted by the Lady Governor of the Empire of Tian Jing’s Mica Province and I also left that place following teacher Goris. Yue Yue, we were only in our teens at that time and I was dull-witted; I didn’t know the meaning of a fiancee. From my childhood to adulthood, the only woman I have loved is you. You must believe me!"
Xuan Yue didn’t relax at all, she demanded, "Where is she now? If she were to suddenly appear, what would you do? After all, she is your fiancee!"
Ah Dai despondently said: "I brought up Ya Tou because I wanted to tell you how I woke up." He proceeded to tell her how the Western Swordsman Harry had awakened him, and how Ya Tou had died. "Ya Tou’s death shocked me greatly. Uncle Harry was right, I should value the people who are living. On the day before you were supposed to marry Babuyi, I found out about your impending marriage from the public announcement in City of Light. At that moment, my heart was filled with yearning for you. Nothing could affect my love for you, my heart was entirely filled with your presence. You are my greatest love. At that time, I silently vowed that no matter what, I would bring you back to my side and cherish you. Yue Yue, I love you, I truly do!" At this point, Ah Dai couldn’t help but be moved to tears, as the sadness from Ya Tou’s death and his love for Xuan Yue entangled in his heart.
Tears streaming down her face, Xuan Yue threw herself into his arms again. After hearing Ah Dai’s story, any barriers between them in her heart were swept away. She could clearly feel how close their hearts were. Gently caressing Ah Dai’s face, she lovingly said, "I’m sorry, Ah Dai, I shouldn’t have doubted you. You’ve suffered so much for Yue Yue. From now on, I promise to treat you well, to be the gentlest wife. I won’t let you suffer anymore."
Ah Dai took the portraits of Bing He and the girl from his spatial barrier, saying, "Actually, we have been through a lot, with both pain and laughter. All these things are perhaps arrangements from above, or maybe it’s their test for us. Yue Yue, Bing He and the others will surely bless us as well. Once everything is over, we will find a quiet and secluded place to settle down, living a common life like Uncle Harry. As long as I am with you, I will never feel any pain."
Xuan Yue looked at the lifelike portraits of the girl and Bing, and sighed, "They are really pitiable! Compared to them, I am already very fortunate."
Ah Dai took off the Ring of Guardian from his hand and put it gently on Xuan Yue’s ring finger, softly saying, "Yue Yue, marry me. I would like to use my life to protect you."
Xuan Yue trembled slightly, softly nodded her head and murmured, "My heart already belongs to you. Now that we have finally found the lair of the Dark Forces, after the humans have eradicated all of them, should we let Grandfather take charge?"
Ah Dai held Xuan Yue tightly and murmured, "Of course, that would be fine. If we don’t annihilate the Dark Forces, we won’t be able to live a comfortable and peaceful life. The prophet said I am the savior, naturally, I have to do more for the mainland. As long as we are together, no difficulty can stop us." Lowering his head, he gave Xuan Yue a gentle kiss on her cheek, the tender skin under his lips stirred Ah Dai’s heart.
Xuan Yue slowly lifted her head and gave Ah Dai one passionate look before slowly closing her eyes. Ah Dai’s heart pounded, and he nervously moved in closer. Their lips touched again after going through numerous hardships. Savoring Xuan Yue’s sweetness, Ah Dai was overwhelmed. At this moment, he forgot everything, his heart was filled completely with deep affection.
A blue glow lit up from Ah Dai’s chest, slowly wrapping around both Ah Dai and Xuan Yue. Attracted by the blue light, a gentle red light surged from Xuan Yue’s chest. The red and blue lights entwined and blended around them. As Ah Dai and Xuan Yue were engrossed in their passionate kiss, neither noticed this strange occurrence. The intertwining red and blue lights gradually grew stronger and formed the shapes of a blue dragon and a red phoenix, just as if they were Ah Dai and Xuan Yue, full of entanglement. After a while, the entire room was filled with these two colors. A sacred and warm energy enveloped both Ah Dai and Xuan Yue. The passion of the kiss gradually faded, and both slowly opened their eyes, astonished by the vision before them. The expanding energy depicted a dragon and a phoenix, and Xuan Yue exclaimed in surprise, "These are the illusions of the Phoenix’s Blood and the Dragon’s Blood. Could it be... could it be that the two divine artifacts have regained their energy?" Both hurriedly drew out the two divine artifacts. Xuan Yue was right, the Dragon’s Blood and the Phoenix’s Blood had regained their radiance. Beneath the glittering golden symbols, both artifacts radiated a sacred aura.
"Yue Yue, let’s withdraw the energy, if it continues to grow, I’m afraid it might trigger a fusion attack from the two divine artifacts," said Ah Dai.
Xuan Yue nodded, and with the control of their spiritual power, they gradually drew the floating energy into their divine artifacts. Feeling the warm and peaceful energy in their chests, Ah Dai and Xuan Yue smiled at each other. Ah Dai then said, "It seems that only when I kiss you can these two artifacts truly unleash their power. We should be more affectionate in the future!"
Xuan Yue gently clicked her tongue and said, "When did you learn to speak such frivolous words! Rest for a while. I’ll make some food for you. Your Gigantic Spirit Snake Armor was stained with blood, I’ve helped you clean it. I will go and get it for you." She stood up from the bed and was about to head out after adjusting her clothes.
Ah Dai held Xuan Yue’s hand and said affectionately, "Yue Yue, I’m not hungry. Stay with me a little longer, I really can’t bear to be away from you."
Feeling Ah Dai’s deep affection, Xuan Yue felt a rush of happiness in her heart. She said in a soft voice, "Silly, we won’t be apart anymore, I’ll be right back."
Ah Dai sat up from the bed and firmly stated, "No, I don’t want to be separated from you anymore, let’s go together."
Xuan Yue gently kissed Ah Dai on the forehead and said, "Stop messing around. You’re only dressed in an undershirt, you can’t go out. I’ll be back soon."
Two days later, under the careful care of Xuan Yue, Ah Dai finally fully recovered. During these two days, they were pretty much always together, their intimate behavior often became the butt of Yan Shi and others’ jokes, but Ah Dai didn’t care at all. Even at meal times, he was able to smile happily.
"Ah Dai, grandfather wants to see you." Early in the morning, Xuan Yue excitedly ran into Ah Dai’s room.
Ah Dai had just dressed when he caught sight of Xuan Yue and immediately swept her off her feet. He held her in a warm embrace and spun her around in the air before setting her down. "The Pope wants to see me? Is it about our engagement?" His eyes now held room for nothing else but Xuan Yue.
Xuan Yue nestled in Ah Dai’s arms, she poked him on the forehead with her finger and laughed. "You wish! Have you forgotten what I told you yesterday? My guess is that’s why grandfather called."
Ah Dai was a bit disappointed, "I see, so the Pope isn’t in a hurry to marry you to me."
Xuan Yue blushed and said, "Stop it! You weren’t like this before, why are you now..."
"Like this in love with you!" Ah Dai chuckled, "Because I love you, I’m eager to make you my wife. Let’s go right now. I really want to quickly deal with the dark forces so that no one will disturb us anymore." The two left the room and headed straight for the Temple of Light. Along the way, Ah Dai insisted on holding Xuan Yue’s hand, unwilling to let her break free, attracting the attention of many clergy members.
Xuan Yue murmured with her head lowered, "Stop it, let me go. Look, so many people are watching."
"I won’t let go. You’re mine. I’m holding hands with you and I’m not afraid! Let them all see. I don’t care about what others think of me."
In a blink of an eye, they arrived at the Temple of Light. Outside the temple door, ten Judges of Light were guarding it. The leader, on seeing Ah Dai, sneered and blocked the way.
Xuan Yue paused, "Si Tu, Judge, what are you doing?"
The Judge known as Si Tu coldly said, "Lady Prietess, you may enter, but he cannot. This is the holy ground of the Church."
Xuan Yue snapped, "The Pope ordered me to bring him, he is a VIP of the Church. Why can’t he enter? Step aside. This is an order."
Si Tu huffed, "Order? What right do you have to order me? You’re the one who made Bu Ni’s family suffer so much, and now you’re playing the role of the red robed priestess. The pair of you, the heavens will not forgive."
On hearing his words, Xuan Yue was furious and was about to argue, but was held back by Ah Dai.
Ah Dai’s eyes flashed a cold light, he calmly said, "You can insult me, but I won’t let you insult Yue Yue. I’m attacking your right shoulder." As soon as he finished speaking, a strand of silver light aimed straight at Si Tu.
Si Tu, hearing Ah Dai announce his target, reflexively raised his arm to block. A surge of golden light instantly flashed, and his battling spirit clashed with Ah Dai’s attack. With a ’puff’, the solid True Qi of the sixth variation easily pierced through his defense, accurately hitting his shoulder. Ah Dai showed mercy and didn’t really hurt him, only blocking the blood vessels in his shoulder. Si Tu’s right arm immediately drooped limply. Si Tu, horrified and furious, shouted, "I’ll fight you till the end," and charged towards Ah Dai with all his strength.
Ah Dai didn’t even consider him a threat. He casually swung his hand, sending a large cloud of silver strands fluttering out, instantly shattering Si Tu’s attack and tightly binding his body. The other Judges of Light around instantly glared at Ah Dai, all ready to rush forward. Ah Dai coldly said, "I regret what happened to Bu Ni’s family, it’s not what I wanted to happen. I expressly tell you, Yue Yue has never loved Bu Ni. What happened to Bu Ni’s family may have started because of us, but there’s more to the story. I hope you’ll stop interfering. If you want to challenge me, first get your skills to a certain level. For the Pope’s face, I’ll spare Si Tu this time. If I hear anyone insulting Yue Yue again, don’t blame me for being ruthless. You’ve heard about the Grim Reaper in the Sunset Empire, right? That heartless Demon King, that’s me. Don’t let the Grim Reaper come to you." After speaking, he casually threw Si Tu to the side, holding Xuan Yue’s small hand and walked into the Temple of Light. Fearing the awe-inspiring prowess of Ah Dai who subdued Si Tu with one move, the remaining Judges of Light didn’t dare to provoke him further.
Qi Dian Chinese Network www.cmfu.com welcomes all book friends to read. The latest, fastest and most popular serial works are all in Qi Dian Original!Click to view the picture link: Zodiac Guardian
