PaiPai-Romane

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Aoshi Tianzong turned his head and looked at Chu Gexing: "Fifteen, why don't you bow to me?"

"Greetings?" Chu Gexing smiled contemptuously, as if he had heard something ridiculous. He turned his gaze to Tang Leyan and said, "This matter has nothing to do with her. Let her go."

Aoshi Tianzong smiled slightly, appearing gentle and approachable, but a sinister glint appeared in his purple eyes: "Of course I know. Nineteen is my good disciple. I will take good care of her and won't let anything happen to her. Fifteen, what are you worried about? Are you worried that I will hurt her?"

He smiled at Chu Gexing, then looked down at Tang Leyan and said, "Nineteen, do you think the sect leader will hurt you?"

Tang Leyan shook her head: "No way."

Aoshi Tianzong praised, "Good boy."

Looking at his ambiguous expression, with his hand still resting on Tang Leyan's waist, Chu Gexing could no longer contain himself and stepped forward, saying, "Aoshi Tianzong, are you perhaps trying to use her to threaten me?"

Aoshi Tianzong chuckled, "Fifteen, show me some respect. Although your martial arts skills have indeed improved a lot, you are still no match for me. Subduing you will be easy for me."

"You finally couldn't hold back and took action." Chu Gexing's gaze remained cold. "You feel better about talking big, don't you? Try saying those words to me again if you stay here for another six months."

Aoshi Tianzong said, "Six months? I was prepared to give you another year, but you've already revealed your martial arts skills. Even if I were willing to give you six months, the others wouldn't agree."

Chu Gexing sneered: "Talking about black and white is just making excuses for yourself. You despicable little man, I saw through you a long time ago."

Ao Shi Tian Zong's gaze sharpened, his hand tightening slightly in secret. Tang Le Yan was listening intently to their conversation. Ao Shi Tian Zong's internal energy surged into her, causing her internal organs to feel as if they were being squeezed and crushed, a searing pain coursing through her. She shuddered, unable to bear the agony, letting out a muffled groan, her face turning pale with pain. She quickly lowered her head so Chu Ge Xing wouldn't see.

Chu Gexing had already seen it all. He clenched his fist and shouted angrily, "I told you, let her go!"

Amidst the wind and snow, Chu Gexing stood dressed in black, his cloak billowing wildly. Tang Leyan dared not look at him, nor dared she use her inner strength to resist the oppressive power of the Tianmiao Sect Master. She could only endure the pain, gritting her teeth and lowering her head. The pain was so intense that she almost fainted. If the Tianmiao Sect Master hadn't reached out and caught her waist, she probably would have collapsed on the spot.

Although Chu Gexing couldn't see her face, he could see her body trembling slightly, and she seemed about to collapse. Ao Shi Tian Zong, on the other hand, appeared calm and composed. He knew perfectly well that Ao Shi Tian Zong hadn't done anything good. He was filled with both heartache and anger. This usually calm and ruthless man was now clenching his fists and could barely speak.

Aoshi Tianzong looked at him, a cold smile playing on his lips, but on the surface he appeared even more confident. He raised an eyebrow and said with a friendly smile, "Fifteen, are you ordering me around?"

Chu Gexing trembled with anger. Hearing his words, she just glared at him, her eyes filled with hatred.

Ao Shi Tian Zong felt a surge of resentment, yet he tightened his grip. Tang Le Yan was enduring the torment, nearing her limit. How could she withstand such torture? She couldn't help but let out a soft moan. She was quite clever; although she didn't know why Chu Ge Xing treated Tian Miao Sect Master so badly, nor why Tian Miao Sect Master was forcing her to suffer, she knew that Tian Miao Sect Master's intention was to use her to influence Chu Ge Xing. Caught off guard, she let out a moan and immediately clenched her teeth, sweating profusely from the pain. She seemed to lose all strength, leaning slightly against Tian Miao Sect Master, her mind clouded, breathing heavily. Yet, she remained steadfast, refusing to utter another sound of pain.

When Chu Gexing heard Tang Leyan's restrained voice and saw her frail appearance, he quickly realized the key to the matter and felt a pang of heartache.

He looked again at the slightly smiling eyes of the Aoshitian Sect, gritting his teeth but feeling helpless.

Aoshi Tianzong looked at him and said, "If only you were this well-behaved at fifteen or nineteen." He smiled gently, but then urged his inner strength into his hands, as if he resented Tang Leyan for not speaking up.

Even while unconscious, Tang Leyan felt the terrifying pain. She let out a muffled groan, her body trembled violently, and she bent over in pain.

Without hesitation, Chu Gexing lifted his robe and tossed it aside. He stepped back with his left leg, bent his right leg, and knelt on one knee in the snow. He lowered his head and said slowly, "Disciple... greets Sect Master! Please, Sect Master... do not make things difficult for her."

I swore I would never bow down to this person again, I swore I would never compromise with him again, but now…

Each word carried immense weight, yet he actually uttered them.

Tang Leyan suddenly stood up.

"Awake?" A gentle voice asked in my ear.

She hurriedly turned her head: "Dongchuang...Weibai, Weibai, have you seen Chu Gexing?"

Before dawn, she sat on the edge of the bed, holding a handkerchief soaked in warm water in her hand: "Nineteen..." she called softly.

Tang Leyan paused slightly, then lowered her head and said, "I... I was in a moment of panic. Um, did you see Fifteen?"

Dongchuang Weibai reached out and put his arm around her shoulder, whispering in her ear, "Are you...so concerned about him?"

Tang Leyan froze, not letting go even as the sun was still shining, but instead tightening her grip, and asked again, "Do you... like him?"

Tang Leyan reached out and shoved him away abruptly, shouting, "No!"

“I saw it clearly when he rushed to save you just now,” Dongchuang Weibai said, holding the handkerchief in his hand. “You endured so much pain for him, and he was willing to kneel before the sect leader for you. Little Nineteen, anyone can see what you’re worried about and what you’re running away from.”

"I said I didn't!" Tang Leyan shouted. "I'm just... a little worried about him, that's all!"

Dongchuang Weibai shook his head but didn't say anything more.

After Tang Leyan finished shouting, she heard her own voice echoing in the hall. The sound was so loud that it made the surrounding silence seem even more pronounced. She was slightly taken aback before lowering her head and saying, "I'm sorry, Wei Bai, I acted impulsively..."

"It's nothing," Dongchuang Weibai smiled faintly. "I know."

“You don’t know,” Tang Leyan muttered softly, “I have someone I like in Shun.”

Before dawn, Dongchuang shuddered, then smiled and asked, "Really? So you don't like Fifteen?"

Tang Leyan agreed, "Yes, my concern for him is just like a friend's. Wei Bai, what happened to him? Do you know where he is? The sect leader is with him..."

Dongchuang Weibai held the handkerchief in his hand, shaping it into various forms. Suddenly, he said in a deep voice, "Girl, listen to me. If you don't want to suffer in silence from the sect leader again, don't mention Fifteen again, and don't plead for him."

Chapter 256: The First Move

"Why?" Tang Leyan asked in surprise.

Dongchuang Weibai curled his lip and said, "Little Nineteen, don't ask so many questions."

Tang Leyan stepped forward and grasped his arm: "Weibai, what exactly happened? Tell me, okay, I won't ask about anything else for now. Just tell me, is he alright now? Hmm?"

Before dawn, he reached out and took her hand, his fingers gently tracing the back of her hand.

Tang Leyan noticed this and immediately withdrew her hand.

Before dawn, Dongchuang's expression changed, and he looked at her.

Tang Leyan was slightly taken aback, feeling a little embarrassed.

She didn't do it on purpose; she just reflexively pulled her hand back.

I didn't expect such a strong reaction before the truth was revealed.

For a moment, she didn't know what to do. She wanted to get information about Chu Gexing from him, but he wouldn't say anything.

"Nineteen," Dongchuang Weibai looked at her, "Do you hate me?"

"No, no," Tang Leyan hurriedly denied, "I didn't!"

"Heh..." Dongchuang Weibai chuckled and said, "You want to know about Fifteen's safety?"

“Yes…” She dared not be too eager to express herself, so she spoke slowly.

“Then you have to agree to one condition,” he said.

"What?" Tang Leyan's heart skipped a beat. She frowned worriedly, hoping it wasn't some difficult condition.

She could only watch him nervously.

As Dongchuang gazed at her face, her long, unkempt hair falling beside her cheeks, obscuring half her features, he seemed to see right through her. He pursed his red lips and said, "I only want you..."

Tang Leyan was stunned.

He pursed his lips slightly: "Let me hold your hand, shall I?"

The hands, still soft and warm before dawn, were covered in warm sunlight. (Mobile novel website)

Few men have hands so soft. And the temperature is just right. Tang Leyan felt a warm, comforting sensation spreading through her as he held her hand. She wondered why she had reacted so strongly to something so ordinary…

"He's fine," Dongchuang Weibai said.

Tang Leyan felt relieved upon hearing his words.

He would never lie to her before the truth came out.

She knew, so she smiled and said, "Thank you, Wei Bai." She then gently bumped his shoulder.

Before dawn, Dongchuang put his arm around her shoulder and leaned down. He whispered in her ear, "Listen to me, don't ask anyone about the Fifteenth Place, understand?"

"Why?" she asked in a low voice, startled.

"If you want him to be well, and if you don't want to suffer the same pain again, then be good. I will protect you..."

"But I'm still worried about him..."

“Fifteen is a smart person,” Dongchuang Weibai said, looking at the child who was indescribably smart when he could be, but also stubborn when he could be. “Don’t worry about him, he knows what to do.”

"When...when will I be able to see him?" Tang Leyan asked.

"Hmm... I don't know either."

Tang Leyan sighed and leaned into Dongchuang Weibai's arms: "I don't know why. I just feel like something's off about this..."

Before dawn, Dongchuang trembled. Tang Leyan noticed and asked, "What's wrong?"

Dongchuang Weibai stroked her hair: "You're a good girl, don't worry about these things. I'll try my best to take care of Shiwu... so don't worry about it anymore, okay?"

Tang Leyan replied, "Wei Bai, thank you."

Before dawn, he looked down at her and gave a sad smile, but she couldn't see it.

"You said you have someone you like in Shun, what kind of person is that?" he suddenly asked.

The person below blinked. A light flashed, but it quickly went out again.

"What's wrong?" Dongchuang Weibai asked.

"It's nothing...it's just...he's a very, very good person. But he...he doesn't like me." Tang Leyan said, her eyes getting a little wet. She turned over and buried her face in Dongchuang Weibai's chest.

"There are people like that?" Dongchuang Weibai asked in surprise. Seeing her pitiful appearance, he sighed, "Poor little Nineteen."

Tang Leyan sniffled: "He's so heartless. I almost froze to death in front of his door, but he wouldn't see me. To prevent me from seeing him, he even hurt himself. My... my heart aches so much. Wei Bai..."

As Dongchuang Weibai listened to her murmur against his chest, his delicate brows furrowed slightly: "I understand..."

Do you really understand?

"Um."

"You've never liked anyone, how would you understand?"

"I have someone I like."

"Huh? Who is it?"

"It's a secret." He looked at her, a smile on his lips, but sadness in his eyes.

Tang Leyan couldn't see it. Holding his hand, she suddenly asked, "Wei Bai, how will the sect leader punish... Fifteen?"

"I...I don't know." Before dawn, Dongchuang was in a daze, then suddenly startled.

Tang Leyan sighed: "He seems to hate the sect leader a lot, I don't know why..."

"Um."

"Wei Bai," she thought for a moment before asking again, "can I really not see him?"

"cannot."