"It's definitely not a dream. I really came to find you, and I've already opened that Green Treasure Chest.
Now, I've brought you to an island." Luo Feng looked into her eyes and spoke with utmost sincerity.
Tang Xuewei felt the warmth from his hand and heard his voice. Only then did she truly realize that Luo Feng had genuinely appeared before her.
Unable to hold back, she immediately threw her arms around Luo Feng, tears streaming uncontrollably down her face.
"Luo Feng, I... I..."
Luo Feng gently patted Tang Xuewei's head and said in a soft voice, "Haven't we already met?
Why are you crying?
Does seeing me not make you happy?"
Hearing his words, Tang Xuewei didn't know why she had suddenly burst into tears.
Perhaps it was because she had unexpectedly encountered the person she loved, and she simply couldn't hold back—her tears flowed without restraint.
It was the first time she had ever felt such deep affection for someone.
The first time she had missed someone so intensely.
The first time she had shed tears for a boy.
The first time she had cooked for a boy.
The first time she had taken the initiative to drive with a boy.
The first time she had constantly worried about a boy's safety.
The first time she had been willing to die for a boy.
Now, her emotions were incredibly complex.
Because a very serious issue awaited her next.
She had to tell Luo Feng her true identity.
She didn't know how he would react upon learning the truth.
Would he leave her immediately?
Would he still like her?
She pulled away from Luo Feng and looked into his eyes with a complicated expression. Slowly, she spoke, "Now that we've met, other matters can wait. But first, I need to tell you something very serious."
Hearing this, Luo Feng smiled, showing no surprise—as if he had already anticipated this situation.
With a gentle smile, he said, "Alright, go ahead. I'd like to hear what this serious issue is. Could it be more important than us meeting?"
Tang Xuewei's mind raced with chaotic thoughts. She had no idea what the consequences would be if Luo Feng learned the truth.
In truth, she could still maintain her current identity.
But her heart wouldn't allow it.
She wanted Luo Feng to know that it was Tang Xuewei who loved him.
Three minutes passed.
Luo Feng simply watched her without moving or urging her to speak.
He waited in silence.
Gazing into his eyes, Tang Xuewei finally steeled herself and said,
"I... I'm actually Tang Xuewei.
I'm sorry for lying to you.
If you don't want to see me, I can leave right now.
I can return everything you've given me."
As soon as she finished speaking, her body relaxed as if a weight had been lifted.
She no longer dared to meet Luo Feng's gaze.
Now, she hung her head like a child who had done something wrong.
Her heart pounded wildly, like a startled deer.
"I already knew you were Tang Xuewei. What's the matter? I was just about to thank you properly for making me such delicious eggs."
"You can actually write on eggs too?
That must be incredibly impressive, right?"
Luo Feng's face still wore his usual smile.
He had already begun to suspect something earlier.
Though the two looked identical, their personalities had noticeable differences.
Tang Xuewei was startled by Luo Feng's words, never expecting that he had already figured out her identity.
Her heart was in turmoil, and for a moment, she didn't know what to say.
After a long silence, she thought of her sister and spoke hesitantly, "Then my sister, she—"
Before she could finish, Luo Feng interrupted her.
"I like you for who you are.
I assume you've played games before.
If we were to quantify affection levels,
mine for her would be around 75.
But with you, it's at least 90.
And don't worry, I'll do everything I can to find her.
Once we leave this Novice Sea Territory, reuniting with your sister will just be a matter of time.
I promise I'll bring you two together.
Didn't you say before that you both like the same things?
Now, I think I know exactly what those things are."
Luo Feng grinned as he looked at Tang Xuewei.
Hearing this, her heart began to race like a startled deer.
It was a feeling she had never experienced before.
Tang Xuewei naturally understood that Tang Xueying wasn't in the same Sea Zone, and panicking wouldn't help.
They needed to focus on the present first.
As long as they could leave this Novice Sea Territory, they could search for her.
Just as Tang Xuewei was about to speak, she suddenly felt her vision darken and the warmth of lips against hers.
She immediately realized what was happening.
Luo Feng was kissing her.
She froze, completely at a loss for how to react.
At the same time, she felt Luo Feng's hands moving upward.
Her body trembled as if electrified.
Thirty minutes later.
(10,000-word side story: Twin Serpents Battle, Hands Climbing Snowy Peaks)
Luo Feng pulled away from Tang Xuewei and let out a long exhale.
His hands did the same.
Tang Xuewei's face was now flushed crimson.
Luo Feng stood up and said, "You just woke up, so you shouldn't overexert yourself. Rest a bit first.
We'll get back to business later."
Tang Xuewei, her face still tinged pink, whispered softly, "Alright. From now on, I'm yours.
I'll do whatever you ask."
Luo Feng stepped away from the bed and glanced at his hands, muttering to himself,
"Seems my hands are a bit small—couldn't even get a full grip.
But then again, that's to be expected from an Epic-grade item. The effects are just too overpowered.
This size is perfect—any bigger would be too much.
Guess I'll have to find a chance to talk to her about it."
Just as Luo Feng was lost in thought, he noticed that the Black Tortoise, which had gone out earlier to search for food, had returned.
And beside it was an Ice Rabbit.
The Ice Rabbit was clutching a massive Ice Carrot in its arms.
As it walked, tears streamed down its face.
The sight left Luo Feng stunned.
This scene was just too bizarre.
"What a huge turtle!"
Luo Feng heard Tang Xuewei's exclamation of surprise and smiled faintly, saying, "This is my pet, Xiao Xuan.
There's no need to be afraid. It's quite friendly."
Tang Xuewei stared at the massive turtle before her—nearly two meters in diameter—her face filled with shock. A turtle this size was actually Luo Feng's pet?