Her worry deepened as she considered whether she had pushed him too hard, whether the expectations she placed on him had unintentionally weighed him down.
Could her guidance have caused him undue pressure? The thought made her chest tighten.
Fine… I'll help him this once, she decided, shaking her head and drawing in a steadying breath.
She had never seen him so earnest, so completely sincere.
The determination in his gaze left little room for doubt.
Walking toward Nalan Yanran's residence, she mentally prepared herself for the delicate situation ahead.
But… how do I even explain this to Yanran? she wondered, biting her lip.
Meanwhile, back at his room, Ye Chen recalled the request he had just made.
Despite his usual boldness in action and speech, he couldn't help feeling a faint flush of embarrassment.
The audacity of his words, spoken so casually, now seemed almost reckless. How could he have even asked such a thing?
Yun Yun might be upset with him for it… he thought anxiously.
Truly, it was a risky move. There was a thin line between trust and overstepping, and he couldn't shake the nervous anticipation curling in his stomach.
Still, despite some regret, he couldn't suppress the excitement building within him. Yun Yun had actually agreed to help! His pulse quickened at the thought.
She had understood his situation, read between the lines of his awkward request, and responded with compassion rather than criticism.
He could hardly believe it, and yet he felt deeply moved. Yun Yun treated him so kindly....even this outrageous request was granted without hesitation.
Once his strength improved further, he promised himself he would repay her kindness.
Not just in words, but in deeds. He would make sure that every ounce of effort she invested in him would not be wasted.
He remembered the story from his previous world. In the original events, Yun Yun had met Xiao Yan in the Magical Beast Mountain Range and had fallen for him.
Yet in the end, Xiao Yan not only killed her mentor Yun Shan in front of her but also destroyed the entire Yunlan Sect.
She had ended up alone, heartbroken, and miserable, with nothing but memories of loss and regret.
Now that he had crossed over, Ye Chen vowed never to let Yun Yun suffer such loneliness.
From now on, she would live fully, never feeling emptiness or despair.
He would stand by her, protect her, and ensure that she would experience happiness and warmth, free from betrayal or heartache.
Time passed slowly. Ye Chen sat quietly in his room, the soft glow of lanterns illuminating his calm yet focused expression.
He tried to occupy himself by reviewing spear techniques and reciting cultivation principles in his mind, yet his thoughts kept drifting to the task at hand.
Every passing minute felt stretched, a reminder of how much he both dreaded and eagerly anticipated what was about to happen.
Ah… looks like Yanran won't come tonight, he sighed quietly, feeling a twinge of disappointment.
The anticipation had made the wait longer than he cared to admit, and now the empty room seemed unusually still.
Just as he was about to give up, a sudden movement at the door caught his attention.
The door creaked open, and a figure in white stepped lightly yet decisively into the room.
Ye Chen's gaze sharpened immediately, his pulse quickening.
It was none other than Nalan Yanran, whom he hadn't seen in several days.
A wave of joy surged through him, almost overwhelming in its intensity. Relief, happiness, and a rush of anticipation combined to make his chest feel tight with excitement. "Yanran… you finally came!"
What do you mean by 'finally figured it out'?"
Hearing Ye Chen's words, Nalan Yanran looked puzzled. Then, her expression softened with concern as she gazed at him.
"Senior Brother, Teacher told me that you were hurt again. How badly are you injured? Why are you always so careless?"
Her eyes reflected genuine worry, filled with a warmth that made Ye Chen feel slightly guilty.
"Hurt?"
Ye Chen paused for a moment, realizing what had happened. Of course, Teacher wouldn't directly tell her the truth.
She must have been given some excuse to come see him.
Understanding this, Ye Chen smiled faintly. He decided to play along.
"Yanran, I am indeed injured."
He reached out and wrapped his arms around her slender waist, pulling her close.
"You've gone so long without seeing me… do you know how much that hurt my heart?" His voice was soft but carried an air of deep affection, a little over the top for effect.
Senior Brother…? Nalan Yanran felt her cheeks warm instantly. She buried her face in his chest and whispered,
"I didn't mean to… Teacher told us not to meet so often…"
Before she could say more, Ye Chen scooped her up effortlessly, carrying her in a princess carry.
"Senior Brother, what are you doing? Aren't you hurt?" she exclaimed, her voice a mix of shock and protest.
"I don't care. Tonight, you're not going anywhere," Ye Chen said boldly, his tone carrying a trace of command.
Suddenly, Nalan Yanran realized something. Watching Ye Chen move with such strength, it was clear he wasn't injured at all.
"You're not actually hurt, are you?" she said, narrowing her eyes.
Ye Chen gave a cheeky grin. "If I said I wasn't, would you have come to see me?"
Since Teacher had used the excuse to bring her here, Ye Chen had no reason to ruin it now. He could maintain the ruse without any hesitation.
"You can't do this! You even tricked Teacher!" she scolded softly, her hands clutching around his neck, though her tone carried more exasperation than anger.
"And if Teacher found out, we'd both be in trouble," she added, her eyes filled with worry.
Ye Chen chuckled inwardly. It's not like I'm actually lying to Teacher. I told her the truth myself earlier.
He patted her gently. "Alright, I promise I won't do this again."
Nalan Yanran finally relaxed, her body pressed slightly against his, feeling the warmth and strength of his presence.
Her ears flushed as she whispered softly, "Actually… I missed you too, Senior Brother."
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