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The Philosopher's Stone
{第十六章}: Chapter XVI

{第十六章}: Chapter XVI

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Yinghua slowly open her eyes when she was on her bed, her long black hair now reaching her mid-back with two bangs framing her forehead and sideburns fell on her cheeks. Retaining her porcelain complexion, her dark brown eyes remained the same. Was it a dream? She had a long dream and a scene played inside her mind, sitting up and taking a sip of water, just to clear her mind. "How long... have I been here?" she asked, sitting on her bed and looked around--it's a modern room which it has a wide view of a city and a peaceful paradise environment. Though she doesn't know what will happen next, except staying in a beautiful world. She rubbed her eyes when she sat up and getting off from the bed, grabbing her clothes and headed to the bathroom for a shower.

After that, Yinghua let her bangs loose when she tied her hair into low twin braid and putting on her white headband--wearing her dark blue qipao with cherry blossom motifs and wears black blazer with elbow-length sleeves and put on her black tights and heeled black shoes. She took a notice of a framed photo of her and... Fang, she tilted her head as she saw the ring on her nightstand. "I have a ring... this must be from Fang?" she remarked, scratching her cheek nervously. She put on the ring on her ring finger, thinking it's so adorable and the ring is a sapphire-encrusted. It's kinda beautiful when she watched it, before she walk out and headed downstairs... she realized that she lived in a mansion.

Yinghua grabbed her phone from her blazer, checking a messages from her friends--her eyes widened that she has Fang's number. "Wait, we made it? And we're all having our numbers since ancient time? Then, is Fang dead? He told me to take care of myself and wait until his soul become active again, what does that mean? Maybe, one day... just one day we're born..." she mused, before she realized that the Chief-Generals are also in the present world like her and Princess Meiying... is also on her contacts. Then, she saw Fang's name that is written in Yinghua's contact as 'My Beloved Fiancé'. "Fang... is... my f-f-fiancé...?"

She said as her cheeks blushed deep scarlet, her hands began to tremble because of nervousness and confused before she sigh and turn off her smartphone. This, what is her destiny and goal in the present world that she's currently living. Yinghua couldn't believe that, she imagine that one day... she and Fang was engaged. She wanted to confess to him before he died in the past, but everything is meant to be hidden. Moreover, being in a relationship with him makes her crazy, but sweet. Their meeting are always the same, her friendship with him shall remain until the end, as their names forever linked.

Yinghua glanced at the framed photos of her parents and younger brother Jinfeng, good thing her parents are alive and well--seeing that their contacts were available in her phone. Then, she saw the framed photos of her and Fang from the pictures. The current one is their sangjit ceremony, Yinghua wears her main outfit from Xanadu Dynasty...? Fang too, the difference is--nevermind, because she is in front of him but the memory remained strong. This dream, or is it memories itself can remain within her lifetime. She hoped it is the truth and not a lie, why is it didn't ended like this? Yinghua never knew the actual situation of those times, it might be a hard to handle it--and would ask herself, is this a happiness?

Then, there was a door knock and enter the mansion--it was Fang. His black hair now styled in neckline with messy style and some streaks are also sticking out a little, his left side bangs remain the same but only reaching his cheek. His brown eyes remain its beautiful color, so does his porcelain complexion and has earrings on his right ear. "Fang...?" Yinghua asked, her voice is soft and tender than she remembered. When her fiancé entered the living room, he look back at Yinghua... his old memories returning. "Yinghua...?"

Fang whispered, walking towards her. A memory played behind his mind, before she cover her mouth as she saw the same ring on his ring finger. He currently wears a dark blue changshan with high collars, wearing a glasses, black pants tucked into his black knee-length boots, which the changshan was a vibrant ocean-like blue shade when moving. He didn't lose his muscular form and tall structure--just like before, he still maintained his cool and good-looking-but-serious attitude. He retains the same youthful appearance like her, the only difference is his current hairstyle.

Yinghua didn't realize that tears were still falling from her eyes, sniffling as he suddenly hugged her and she cried onto his chest for a few moments as he soothes her by caressing his fiancée's head gently. "Tell me, this isn't a dream... right?" she asked, unable to keep herself calm when she hear Fang's heartbeat. It's fast, indicating the nervousness she made and he took off his glasses, placing them on the table. It felt silent and comforting and wanting to avoid unnecessary confessions about her feeling from the past. When she look at him without his glasses, he even resembled the past Fang more. "When the memories are back, please don't hide those worries for a long time. Whatever was the reason we were reborn... your fate is always being intertwined with me."

Fang reminds her, placing his fingers on his fiancée's lips and gazing down at the beautiful girl before him. His lips formed into a gentle smile, making her blushed slightly. How beautiful her dark brown orbs are, and how lucky his, not to mention that he's waiting for this moment to meet the her. "Yinghua..." he simply whispered to her lips before kissing her deep and full of love, making her felt dizzy and weak but her fingers gripped on his broad shoulders. The kiss grew rough as if they don't wanna break, then she broke the kiss when their noses touched each other. "It's okay to wait for the past self, we still remember them... everything they wished for."

Fang expressed to her, and she can see his kindness through his handsomely-beautiful face. How tender and gentle he could be, as well as the wisdom and leadership that will keep his spirits high. He didn't change, well his appearance and features are the same just more mature. He reminded her of their experiences, no matter how awful the wars are, they can pass it. "Also, I can summon my old weapons," Fang stated, summoning his sword and gunlance.

"Not gonna lie, I was free from that dark times when I reborn. How about you? Were you waiting or not?"

He said, noticing she looked tired and yawning a bit as she tried to summon her dual weapons; her eyes widened to see her sword and gunblade are back. She knew something inside her... brought back the hopes of her and brought back her power that revived, not letting her down. "For 3,000 years? I have waited for you," she answered, resting her forehead on his own. It's a reunion, not just that... it is their fate. Who cares, anyway? All of this time, Fang and Yinghua were bounded in fate and both of them are a part of Yinghua's life story when she began to recall her adventures. "Me too, I have survived a long time by preserving and searching you. This never left on my ring finger until... now," Fang added, touching her cheek and pulling her close.

"Yinghua, thank you... for not giving up."

When Fang embraced her, his soul finally reunited with his love after thousands of years--he's holding her tight. "Come on, let's meet the others," he suggested, even though they have reborn--they also have their combat form retained from the past. Yinghua agreed, before they walk out from their mansion. 'Wait, I'm working in a company as an owner with his own?' she thought to herself. Fang revealed his car as he opened the side-car door, making her face comically pale. "Huh... since when you have a car?" she muttered in confusion. "HOW ARE YOU SO FORGETFUL?!" Fang shouted in comedic motion, making her yelped. "Now get in."

Yinghua can easily figure out what he is currently thinking--making a fun of her. Anyways, she laughed nervously and got in the side-car beside her future husband. 'Right... I have my own car like him...' she thought, looking back to see her car inside the garage. "I bought this as my self-reward from my work, I thought you think you look silly when you'll ride the side-car," the black-haired male replied, turning on the engine. "I rather have side-car like this if you're the one who drove the whole world or ride on you horse."

Yinghua shook her head, blushing at her statement when she faced away. Then, she feel Fang's hand on her chin before gently yanked towards her. "Don't ignore me, miss."

He whispered, making her body trembled. This Fang who is just right front of her can be dominating and bold which every girl likes. It's like taking a quick survey in her subconscious mind. "Oh dear Buddha, this Fang is too..." she whimpered, flustered by his bold move after a long time. "Too what, Xue Yinghua?" he asked, still staring at her brown eyes. 'He's still Fang that I used to know, his dominating attitude and boldness are still there.'

"Forget it! Let's meet our other friends," she exclaimed, closing her eyes and pretending to look mad. Of course, before they realized that Yinghua is in-love with him now in modern era where both of them learned something new; it made them become stronger. "My my, Yinghua. You never been this close to this version of me..." he teased her, showing a playful smile while Yinghua was pouting at him.

"Sure, stop talking."

Fang continued driving and listen to her sweet-toothy yet caring voice before reaching to the others. Will she find her destiny that she didn't find by herself? Or is there a real mystery? That is beyond her knowledge that she needed to understand, because she wants to make sure she'll take risks and defeat her enemies. "So, Sui-Feng is working as an owner of the Daochang already? She loves to do some sparring with her students!" Yinghua said with a smile, remembering her childhood days with Sui-Feng in the present world when she opened the school she founded. "Yup, dunno about Baiheng or Jingshen however but all of us are having lives from now on. It's about living our life, so it won't be destroyed nor the ancient life repeats all over again."

When both of them arrived at the building, they were greeted by Taiyang, Sui-Feng, Yiyang, Naran and many Chief-Generals of each faction before they returned to their homes. "Hey, congrats for your engagement. That was very surprising and sweet, never expected that he would ask you first," Jingshen teased the couple who were brightened to see them as well. Fang and Yinghua have developed their own fighting styles when they travel around the world and battling in tournaments. Both are too, aware of the ancient warfare training she and Fang were trained is still exist until now, waiting for its master. "Thanks, and everyone enjoy their duties?" Fang asked, hearing another laugh and nod.

"Yeah, but..." Yiyang trailed off, looking around and saw...

"Hello, everyone!"

Meiying's bubbly voice greet the group, who turned around and watched her approaching her--still the same appearance but with modern clothes. "You're in college now? That's great!" Sui-Feng praised, making Meiying giggled. "This is the world where people can reach their dreams, our dreams are kept hidden until the unexpected situation has occur. Now it becomes reality for us, we'll continue our lives once more and we're back. So, who's afraid of us?" Naran added, cracking his knuckles. "That's very motivational, thanks Naran for those words," the Princess thanked.

Baiheng has arrived as he stood beside Jinghua from the limousine, making Ruqian almost drop his cake. The others were surprised too, except Taiyang and Yiyang. "Woah, Baiheng! You're a nobleman?! Aren't you from old family?" Sui-Feng exclaimed, Baiheng simply gave a cold glare. "Because I'm not really fond of ancient life, this world here is too much exciting... not with these two," he explained, pointing Ruqian and Sui-Feng. 'Wait, two of us? What do you mean two of us?!'

"You wanna fight?"

Ruqian threatened, glaring. He cannot let himself be underestimated. "Shut up, you will bring havoc in this peaceful area and you will pay for the cafe," Taiyang interrupted, with his threatening scary tone. Everyone sighed but with a smile. Yiyang touched Sui-Feng's shoulder, before being followed by Jinghua. "Anyways, we'll be informing regarding next update about Black Beasts and Philosopher's Stone, okay?" she asked, which they nodded.

After that, Fang and Yinghua bid farewell to their friends before they headed home. He was on his 23rd birthday, and Yinghua's turning to her 23rd birthday at October 23rd. "We confessed in Shanghai after our graduation from college last year, before I propose to you in Bali--do you remember that?" he asked, Yinghua nodded. "Yep, so maybe... going around the world we lived and brought back our precious memories. How does that sound?"

She asked as she took a sip of her bottle of latte, as he laughed. "Sure, seems fair."

Fang will search every adventure, to fulfill his desire and wish to survive against the obstacles and never give up. For Fang, his heart is always bounded to her and her eyes is what he gazed. As they have arrived in their mansion, Yinghua went inside since they built their mansion with both of their money--she also noticed that the bedroom she slept in... was actually THEIR bedroom. "Earlier morning, I was cleaning the mansion when you're asleep," Fang told her, pulling her close and kissing her passionately. "Now, let me cook you some breakfast--are you hungry?" he muttered, staring at her sweet-tooth expression. "Yes, make us some breakfast."

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"Your wish is my command, my dear fiancée."

Since both of them being the 'breadwinner' for the living, sometimes it may be equal division and took turns. She watched the television as she heard the sizzling of the food, the crispy wontons and dumplings were smelled delicious as it was cooked; before grabbing the plates and giving it to Fang, his blue apron covers his chest as his sleeve rolled up to his forearm when he held the spatula. "Do you want some tea or coffee?" he asked.

"Green tea would be nice, thanks," Yinghua replied, grabbing the chopsticks and ready to eat. They began to eat together, sitting side-by-side and drinking the tea they made. After he finished, she was cleaning the dirty plates and cups in the kitchen sink. "Do you wanna take a break this afternoon?" Yinghua asked, before seeing his tired expression and thought he did too much. "Let me rest a little."

"Alright."

Yinghua simply nodded, letting him stand up and smiled at her. "Let's rest, shall we?" he spoke, wrapping his arms around her waist and kissed her cheek. They decided to lay on the bed, curling up against the thick blanket and the pillows--ready to take their afternoon nap. However, he suddenly moved to sleep on top of her. "Fang...?" Yinghua called, he kept his calm demeanor and said. "Yes, what is it?" he asked, a gentle smile adorned on his lips. She couldn't believe he survived, the real Fang she saw was having a new emotions--his eyes didn't have that wild and cold expression instead, a calm and caring look that will make every girl fell in love. 'This is him... this is him,' she thought, her hands rubbed against his soft and moist cheeks. "How did you survive? I thought you were gone for good."

He caressed her cheeks, staring at her brown eyes deeply as he begun. "I did, after I unleash my powers against Zihao... I unlocked it, but I felt darkness consumes me. That moment, darkness consumes my vision into pure black--just waiting for my awakened soul in Xanadu where everything is endless, until I opened my eyes once again. When that one shard of the Philosopher's Stone shine, I hear your wish from your heart before you were reborn. I waited to see you again, the time I really miss you as a person, not an enemy... where you're here, I hear and see everything that once broken or taken away," Fang explained, brushing her bangs gently and his voice was very kind than she remembered.

This, what are the emotions the others want to have because it gives them an inner strength. "The darkness left me when that wish granted, before you vanished--I embrace your body and... I gave you my first kiss. After that, the light enveloped all of us and... here I am," he ended the story, still locking her in his gaze. Her face felt really warm, it felt like her heart was thumping upon his words. "Fang... I love you, that's what I wanted to say at the past, yet I failed to find those words... but now, after all this time and our promise were fulfilled... I'm happy," she whispered, as he stroked her long hair gently. "I love you too, Yinghua... I knew you were, actually. You didn't have to find any words... even your heart is a precious jewel to me. I'm grateful that you're staying beside me all those time," he replied, before his finger touched her lips, claiming her lips lovingly. His words still ringing in her ears, the confession between Fang and Yinghua themselves are as expected is like a fairytale; Fang never lie nor made-up to her ever. She gently kissed back, her hand wrapped around his neck.

"How about your parents?"

Yinghua asked, pulling away and blushed by his passionate actions. Of course, she wanted to meet his family and maybe she'll help them in their house and see her engagement to Fang is official. "They're alive and well, my little sister Feihung also got into high school," he answered, before rolling to the side and laying next to her. "Ah, good. And wait, your parents' names are Zhou Cheng and Zhou Yuelan, I still remember them," she said, Fang grinned. "Xue Jun and Xue Mingxia are your parents, your little brother also in the same school like my sister," he said, playing with her hair a little as her brown eyes gazed at him tenderly.

Yinghua must start having a real conversation, knowing how much stress can be reduced and he became more kind to her and his gentle gestures are quite sweet. It can makes her cry, even she can predicts this moment have arrived. All this time, he started a new beginning as his destiny was awaken. "Also, better watch out... the Black Beasts might be a strong one, and they still exist until now... we need to know their origin," he muttered, his brown eyes showed its sincere color. Though she wished him to stay and never go, those peaceful days are the price--and one who lose in the battle can be sacrificed and let the life continue before it revives to fight back. Then, how important their human civilization can last? Was it forever? or...? "You're right, then the wars and dangers of our world will not be contained from within..."

After that, Fang nuzzle her cheeks and wrapped his muscular arms around her while leaning his body to her, they can feel the warmth in each other's embrace. "Don't forget our promise," Fang whispered, his voice is husky and loving. However, she doesn't mind and she wanted to hold him tightly. "I won't forget, I'll protect everything and I must not lose," she told him, smiling at him like a true hero. How long can both of them can be engaged, to prevent losing one's memories by losing the battles. That is what worries both of them, how their past and future's conflicts cannot be solve by mere force but the reason.

"Together, this battle and our choices and decisions will play its role to solve this mystery."

Meanwhile...

Meiying hummed when she was walking out from her college campus, until she saw Zilian sitting on the tree branch in his human form--without his horns as he looked the same except his short messy white hair with cyan shades. "Zilian!" she greeted him happily, being the first child of the conglomerate and owner of the Wuying Enterprise; she was living in such a luxury and fancy life in the modern era. Zilian walk towards her, patting her head as she puffed her cheeks. "Princess, there you are," he greeted her, even though he's still a half-human Dragon (except the Prince title) without any trouble and problems between him and his father. "I told you, not calling me as a princess..." Meiying frowned, sticking her tongue out a little.

He didn't hesitate, putting his hand on her chin and caressing her cheek. His smile seemed sad, she reached his hand. "Is it... Yinghua and the others?" she asked. "Fang is alive, don't worry about her. She's having the happy-ever-after moment we can gain, this time... none of us can just rush nor defeat our enemies without a plan. Not really..." the prince trailed off. "Then, you have a lot of work to do. The world is your oyster, your adventures are in your hand," she added, holding his hand and smiled up at him--he sighed. "Well, at least your father let me stay with you no matter what happens next," he confessed, bringing her for an embrace. It's like they will never separate again.

"You're my eternal dragon, right?"

Meiying asked him and her eyes seemed glassy, not crying. "Never let go, never look back. Because our story will keep existing, we'll be okay... Wu Meiying," he said, causing her to whine. "Urgh! I can't believe our business with the Black Beasts aren't over yet! Someday, I wanna kill off that Zihao guy and it's irritating!" she added, she feels annoyed by the whole situation surrounding their present lives. Zilian smiled down at her, like a God above to a mortal. "Or this peaceful times. Not everyone can keep their hopes up, until..."

"Until the end arrives. Destinies are born, we have to get in to battle for the sake of defeating those powerful beings before they have a chance to obtain their deepest wishes," Meiying responded, taking deep breath as she looked at him. "Our power is still with us, so does our 'combat' forms fro Xanadu Dynasty," he said, clenching his fist with his right hand. "Anyways, let's meet the others. I missed seeing Fang and Yinghua after their engagement, seriously," she stated as the white-haired young male hummed. "Is someone jealous of them?"

"N-No!"

"Sure," he said, a playful smile displayed on his lips before he leads her towards their group where the meeting will occur. No matter what destiny has left for, they will continue their past missions with their comrades--for the sake of their friends and for each other's lives. Fang and Yinghua are in their company building partnered with their colleagues like Sui-Feng, Baiheng, Jinghua, Yukong, Taiyang, Jingshen, Ruqian, Yiyang, Chifeng and Naran. Yinghua wondered where are her comrades, people like Yang, Mingyu, Meixiu, Lingshen, Yaoren and... Yunjiao--she hoped that her friend will wake up and hopefully, found a place for her to live but Yang helped her to manage her life... every time.

What happened to her friend who made a grave mistake on her own, betraying her comrades?

Yinghua frowned when she think about Yunjiao, how could she do this just to snatch Fang away? She is just someone who wants the good for Fang--was it all for him? She got her wish, by sacrificing her friendship and let them fight for their lives just to become a living puppet for an evil lord. Not until Yunjiao has gotten enough of her father's bullshit and turns against him for good. Of course, she knew the cause why she choose to redeem the wrong in the first place--in which are guilt and remorse, caused by her own actions and decisions she made, in which have no clear knowledge or mind at all. When she realized her mistakes, what would happen next and will these enemies going after their lives even after death is something not unusual for Yinghua.

"I see, so there's a possibility that the Black Beasts are after the crystals hidden here," Sui-Feng trailed off, crossing her arms as her eyebrows furrowed--Yukong nodded, facing at them. "We're not sure when there'll be new enemies threatening our world and lives will soon be in danger," the orange-haired young male added, fixing his black-framed glasses. "Why not we build a team to counter-attack their plans," Taiyang added, keeping his eyes closed. Baiheng sighed, looking at the view. "We're aware of their 'creations', but we have something else. Unless, some new strong teams need an improvement and develop new techniques or powers--their hearts needs to be unwavering like a steel and... they will realize their strengths, before the world where our ancestors fought seems... faint but the legends remains. It might be the secret behind this story, we don't know where those Black Beasts came from or they're just born... simply, pure darkness cannot born on its own," he stated, tapping his chin lightly. 'Just like when we were back to past times, when we began the journey and managed to recover the Philosopher's Stone,' Sui-Feng thought, grinning as if she's feeling the nostalgic sensation.

"Well, some villains believes it was the way their destinies linked to theirs and fight for their ambitions. They can do anything at all, even for justice or revenge they believed that will gain freedom. So, is this their curse or their blessing? There's one factor, the emotion they choose and never look back. Can they be stronger than us? Who knows," Yinghua murmured, tilting her head. Fang looked at her when hearing his fiancée's soft humming, the tunes are very calming and nice--like the song they heard when they walked through the cherry blossom-laden forest in their trip around the world. He is the happiest man on earth when he met his special one after waiting so long, the destiny that never fade in existence.

"Even they cannot fight it, nor denying it. They'll regret the choices they made and bring doom," Baiheng said, leaning on his armchair. Those powerful beings the Black Beasts were in the form of darkness can live only themselves, never alone--strengthen through bond as one because they're all having a single drive and ambition.

"Wait, there's the Black Beasts which it formed from the energy particles that absorbed in living beings--all because of their suffering. We'll wait for them, especially some of us were having the hard time recovering. What remains as the proof is one of the crystal shards," Jinghua spoke, reminding of the ancient times they spent and in a modern world their friends managed to use their ancient knowledge to boost their powers. 'This kind of battle... won't end sooner,' Fang said, as he stared at the window while Baiheng rested his chin on his palms. "So, Yinghua, Fang. Who is your number one target to kill aside from the current foes, hm?" Jingshen teased the engaged couple, breaking the serious atmosphere as if reminding what will be their fate may change since the mysterious fate knows what happen next.

Fang froze at that statement, Yinghua leaned her head and caressed his messy side bangs. "Hey, they're not wrong!" Taiyang defended, he won't waste any time and neither Naran, Ruqian and Sui-Feng will back them out. Yinghua's expression turned mischievous as she grinned as she rest her hands on Fang's shoulders and leaned her head on his back, blushing a little. "Not now, please. Everyone, can we save it off-topic conversation?" Fang shook his head, rubbing Yinghua's hand when she can feel his muscle under his clothes--his skin are very smooth that's why she loves touching his cheeks and waist gently.

Meiying and Zilian were taking their sweet time, sitting on a tree as she leaned on him and laughing together like the past's most happy young adults were all in good spirits while Zilian brought her for an embrace, as he smiled softly while watching her with a relaxed and lovestruck gaze. "Heya!" Yang greeted them when he came with their college friends, his black hair now messier with few spikes and reaching his neckline--his bangs also covering his eyes and cheeks; retaining his fair complexion. "It's been a while!" Meiying cheered, smiling brightly while Yang scratched his cheek. "Hey, princess. Sorry if I couldn't attend the meeting earlier but the campus activity was quite demanding," he said, greeting her. Zilian simply rolled his eyes and still thinking his affection for Meiying is not in vain.

Lingshan was following Mingyu when they're catching up, hugging them before sitting on a mat. Mingyu was carrying his zither inside his case, making Lingshan sighed. "Mingyu, aren't you tired carrying your own zither after class? The teacher wanted you to practice composing or more likely, playing through our instruments! It took more than two years, no wonder your skill improving," Lingshan commented, the black-haired male hummed. "I don't care, isn't it our entertainment?" Mingyu replied, resting his case on the ground before it stand. Meixiu was carrying two bamboo swords, before she smiled happily at them. "At least, we're together?"

"Guys, where's... Yunjiao?" Yaoren asked, he also find out that she weren't beside them in college grounds. "Maybe she's after us, let's hope she didn't turn evil anymore!" Mingyu told them, making the group gulped and their hearts felt conflicted. "Oh no, really?" Wang Li asked, poking his friend's cheek and he bit his lips. "Did we can forgive Yunjiao or not? After all, all of us forgave her. But, not for... Yinghua and Fang obviously--after Yunjiao admitted that she was envious of Yinghua to the point of stealing the Philosopher's Stone in order for that demon-possessed being to possess her soul," Lingshan stated, remembering their fights against her and the current state she was right now.

Is it all over or...?

Meiying thought, before she saw Zilian's expression when Yaoren mentioned Yunjiao's name. "Yunjiao... I'm not sure if she's going to make it, from what she did..." Zilian muttered, showing his concerned face. Of course, everyone are thinking the same too; Fang's attitude towards the selfish and naive woman who has no idea what is being punished or no longer able to trust her decisions at all--meant for the sacrifices she'll have to make, thus having to consider the consequences to her actions.

"We better watch out then, but... I just can't give up on her. I can tell, she's just an ignorant fool, but yet... she's a sweet heart," Lingshan spoke, frowning a little as if Yunjiao can't handle the guilt and shame she has to suffer through her hell. "But, we can't just get involved and easily forgive her that she will made up for what she did. Like, she made Fang and Yinghua felt helpless and weak--leading the path towards their love for each other, that's gonna take ages," Sui-Feng grumbled, before noticing that Ruqian and Taiyang glared at her after they left the meeting--because of her inappropriate speech.

"Anyways, guess she's having a hard time searching a path, unlike us. At least her willpower was greater than our expectations."

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