Su Cheng dragged Jia Lang away, while the disciples of Fengqing Sect carried the bodies of their fallen comrades down the mountain one by one, preparing for burial.
In front of the mountain gate, only Yu Yi and Yun Ganxue remained.
“Ganxue.”
Yu Yi thought that what she had sensed earlier might have just been an illusion and decided not to dwell on Fuxi any longer.
Turning to Yun Ganxue, she asked, “When everything went dark just now, were you afraid?”
When the Holy Sovereign unleashed his power and plunged the world into darkness, Yun Ganxue had actually been hiding behind Yu Yi the entire time.
She shook her head and replied, “At first, I was a little scared. But when I thought about Big Sister being right beside me, I wasn’t afraid anymore.”
Because of Yun Ganxue’s special constitution, Yu Yi had no choice but to keep her by her side at all times.
“Good girl.” Yu Yi smiled and gently patted her head.
In truth, before confirming what kind of demonic art the Holy Sovereign cultivated, bringing Yun Ganxue to the battlefield had been an extremely risky decision.
If the Holy Sovereign knew even a bit of the Wuxiang Demonic Art and it affected Yun Ganxue, the consequences could have been unimaginable.
But in the end, those were only “ifs” and “possibilities.”
Compared to leaving Yun Ganxue alone in Fengqing Sect, Yu Yi felt more at ease keeping her close.
Because she had absolute confidence that she could cut the Holy Sovereign down within a few strikes before he could affect Yun Ganxue.
Yu Yi herself had not expected that the Everlasting Tribulation Sword would be so obedient in her hands. Not only did it not drain her life, it even actively offered her its power, as if trying to please her.
So even though Yu Yi knew no sword techniques, simply swinging it a few times at random had produced astonishing destructive force.
“Big Sister.”
At that moment, Yun Ganxue’s tone suddenly turned serious.
“I also have something I want to say to you.”
Yu Yi withdrew her hand. “Hmm?”
Yun Ganxue’s flushed face was filled with determination. Yu Yi felt a trace of confusion but remained calm. “What’s this all of a sudden? If you have something to say, just say it.”
“It’s… not very convenient here.” Yun Ganxue’s eyes flickered shyly. “Can you come with me to somewhere without people?”
Yu Yi’s heart skipped a beat.
Could it be… that thing? But why so suddenly?
“Alright.” Yu Yi nodded.
Then Yun Ganxue suddenly grabbed her hand and began to run.
After the two reached a secluded corner, they stopped.
Yu Yi instinctively tried to pull her hand away, but she felt strength from Yun Ganxue’s grip.
She held onto Yu Yi tightly, unwilling to let go.
“Big Sister, can we stay like this a little longer?” Yun Ganxue asked softly, almost pleading.
Yu Yi did not respond, which was taken as silent consent.
“I have a very important question I want to ask you.”
With her cheeks flushed, Yun Ganxue slightly raised her head and gazed into Yu Yi’s eyes. “Big Sister… how do you really see me?”
“How do I see you…”
“I can feel that Big Sister treats me very well, but… you don’t treat me as a disciple. And compared to a younger sister, it feels like you treat me more like a daughter. That… is not what I want.”
Yun Ganxue unconsciously clutched her clothes at her chest, as if enduring heartache.
“I like Big Sister—the kind of liking meant for a lover. This feeling hasn’t changed for five years. So I want to ask… could Big Sister see me as someone pursuing you?”
“You can dislike me, or feel dissatisfied with me—that way I can work hard to change and make you like me.”
“But… you’re too gentle with me. So gentle that it feels like a mother naturally caring for her child.”
“If things continue like this… I might never be able to receive your love…”
Hearing this, Yu Yi’s expression shifted slightly.
Ever since learning about Yun Ganxue’s special constitution, Yu Yi had taken great care of her. But now it seemed she had gone a bit too far.
She had not considered Yun Ganxue’s feelings.
Liking someone for five years, only to be treated as a daughter—no one could easily accept that.
More importantly, before bringing Yun Ganxue to Among the Colorful Clouds, Yu Yi had delayed her confession under the pretext that they needed to “get to know each other better.”
That “getting to know each other better” had been based on the possibility of developing that kind of relationship.
Yet after arriving, their relationship had developed in the wrong direction.
Yu Yi had only realized it too late. Perhaps something had finally pushed Yun Ganxue to her limit, prompting her to speak openly now.
Silence filled the air.
Realizing her mistake, Yu Yi took a deep breath and slowly said, “I’m sorry, Ganxue. I failed to notice your feelings.”
This apology made Yun Ganxue tremble.
She quickly said, “Big Sister, no, don’t apologize! If anyone should apologize, it’s me! I’ve been too willful. You’ve treated me so well—I should have been content…”
Before she could finish—
Yu Yi raised her other hand and gently pressed a slender finger against Yun Ganxue’s lips.
“Qian Xue, it would be better if you were a little more willful.”
Yu Yi let out a soft sigh. “It’s precisely because you’re too obedient and sensible that I overlooked your true feelings. Of course, I’m not trying to avoid responsibility. I just mean… you can try being a little more willful.”
“Willful… how exactly?”
“Since you came to Among the Colorful Clouds, have you ever made any requests of me?”
“It seems… I haven’t.”
“Why?”
“Because… I was worried about causing you trouble.”
“Remove that thought from your mind—that is what it means to be willful.”
Hearing this, Yun Ganxue pondered carefully and finally had a realization.
Yu Yi’s underlying meaning was that she should stop worrying about causing trouble and simply express her desires boldly.
“If I make a request that troubles her, and she still agrees… wouldn’t that mean she’s doing it because she likes me?”
Yun Ganxue’s thoughts took a sudden turn. At that moment, her heartbeat began to accelerate.
She opened her mouth, wanting to try being “willful” for once—but the words caught in her throat.
“What if Big Sister refuses?”
She felt a little afraid.
But at this moment, her emotions had reached a point of no return, like an arrow already on the string.
“This is a rare chance Big Sister has given me. If I don’t try, how will I know whether I can succeed?”
Yun Ganxue, who had always been passive, finally decided to take the initiative.
Blushing, she slowly lifted her head to look at Yu Yi and said shyly,
“Big Sister… may I give my first kiss to you?”
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