books44 Chapter 536 Now all four male leads are gathered.
Chapter 536 Now all four male leads are gathered.
These words were like an order to dispel the gloom, and everyone nodded silently and began to act.
Zhuang Xiaoye and Ming Jingxing carefully separated the bodies of Zhuang Wuzheng and Zhuang Wu'an, their movements becoming even gentler when their fingertips touched the cold fabric.
Hua Mu'an and Ling Xuzi dealt with the remains of He Lanxue and Zhuang Wuqiu. The group found a dry place and dug a pit side by side.
There were no coffins, no ceremonies, only cold earth gradually covering the once vibrant or distorted lives.
They buried all the remains in this fluorescent grotto, as if even the heavy past of Hero Village, steeped in glory, love, hate, betrayal, and protection, was buried in this silence.
After everything was settled, Bai Yue walked to the new grave, her expression solemn. She slowly knelt down and kowtowed deeply to these ancestors who were connected to her by blood and whose fates were intertwined with hers.
"Dear elders, death is like a lamp going out. May you live in peace in your next life and never lose yourselves in the pursuit of being the best in the world."
As soon as she stood up, Hua Mu'an and Ling Xuzi couldn't hold back any longer and rushed forward almost simultaneously, protecting her on either side.
Hua Mu'an frowned, her heartache barely concealed, her eyes filled with a tenderness akin to coaxing a child.
“Master, if you feel sad, just cry it out. Don’t force yourself to bear it. My shoulder is always there for you to lean on.”
Ling Xuzi didn't speak, but first handed her a clean, plain white handkerchief, his fingertips inadvertently brushing against the back of her hand, carrying a slightly cool temperature.
His cool eyes were filled with worry, and he even lowered his voice, deliberately softening it.
“Master, there’s no need to suppress your sorrow. We… we are all here.”
Both of them stared intently at her, wishing they could take all her sorrow upon themselves.
Bai Yue looked at their tense expressions, as if facing a formidable enemy, and paused slightly before shaking her head. Her gaze then swept over the new graves, her voice remaining calm.
“I’m not pretending to be strong. I’ve just seen too much joy and sorrow. They’ve all lived too tiring lives. Perhaps this is the real relief for them.”
She paused, then looked up at the unknown exit deep within the cave.
"And we, the living, must continue to move forward."
After Bai Yue finished speaking, she turned around first and led everyone towards the outside of the cave.
The heavy past seemed to be temporarily sealed behind that glowing light. Everyone followed silently with complicated emotions, their footsteps echoing in the passageway and gradually fading away.
However, when they stepped out of the stone gate and saw the dim light of day again, they saw more than a dozen people standing there, all with solemn expressions!
Before Bai Yue could even see who it was, a familiar figure pushed through the crowd and rushed towards her, his voice filled with excitement.
"My wife! I've finally found you!"
Upon hearing the voice, Bai Yue knew it was Yuwen Yi, but before he could rush forward, two figures blocked her way like a gust of wind.
Hua Mu'an and Ling Xuzi, one on the left and one on the right, subtly shifted their steps, protecting Bai Yue perfectly, leaving not even a single gap.
The two men had cold expressions, and their auras instantly became condensed, like two sharp swords drawn from their sheaths. Their eyes shot towards Yuwen Yi, who was rushing towards them, with an undisguised warning, as if they would attack immediately if he took another step forward.
Yuwen Yi's forward momentum was abruptly stopped, and he staggered, nearly colliding with the two men.
He steadied himself, was taken aback for a moment, then flew into a rage, pointing at Hua Mu'an and Ling Xuzi and demanding an explanation.
"Who are you people?! How dare you stop this young master from getting close to his wife?! Get out of my way!"
Because Luosha had disguised Lingxuzi and Hua Mu'an, Yuwen Yi did not recognize their true identities.
Hua Mu'an, who had lost his memory, did not remember that A Yi was his younger brother. He simply raised his chin slightly and looked down at him with disdain, as if he were looking at an insignificant ant.
"She is our master. It is our duty to allow someone of unknown origin and frivolous behavior like you to approach us at will."
Although Ling Xuzi did not speak, his cold gaze and slightly forward-leaning, ready-to-go posture made his attitude perfectly clear, just like Hua Mu'an's: he would not allow anyone to get close to Bai Yue.
"Owner?"
Yuwen Yi suddenly straightened his back, pointed to his own nose, and raised his voice a few decibels, with an air of self-righteous arrogance.
"Open your dog eyes and see clearly! I am her rightful man! Who do you think you are, daring to stop me?!"
"Justified?"
Hua Mu'an scoffed, his tone full of disdain, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world.
Ling Xuzi frowned slightly, a hint of disgust flashing in his cold eyes, clearly not believing a single word Yuwen Yi said.
Yuwen Yi saw that these two were unyielding and even dared to show him a mocking expression.
The anxiety of searching for Bai Yue for days, the restlessness of waiting, coupled with the anger of being blocked at this moment, all exploded in his chest at once! "You're asking for death!"
He let out a low roar, said no more, and his internal energy surged forth. Then, his palm transformed into a claw, carrying a sharp gust of wind, and he attacked Hua Mu'an and Ling Xuzi who were blocking his way!
Hua Mu'an and Ling Xuzi's eyes sharpened simultaneously. They already had no good feelings towards this "lecher" who pounced on them without any explanation. Now that they saw the other party take the initiative, they were even more impolite and instantly used their moves to meet him!
In an instant, the three of them were locked in a fierce battle at the entrance to the forbidden area of Hero's Manor. Their fists and feet flew back and forth, their palms whistling, and their energy surging so that the surrounding fallen leaves were flying everywhere. The fight was so intense that it was difficult to determine who was the best match for whom!
Yuwen Yi's martial arts skills were remarkable, and his attacks were fierce. Every move he made carried a strong impact. Although Hua Mu'an and Ling Xuzi's skills were not as good as before due to the previous changes, their tacit understanding from years of cooperation was still there. One attacked and the other defended, and they managed to block all of Yuwen Yi's attacks, and even gained the upper hand.
"Stop! Stop it all!"
Upon seeing this, Zhuang Xiaoye hurriedly stepped forward and shouted to stop it.
Having just dealt with the tragic old incident in the manor, I'm now faced with this farce of jealousy and near-fratricide. It's enough to drive anyone crazy!
"Right, isn't A-Yi Gou Dan? So, the mission about brothers turning against each other that I mentioned before, does it refer to these three people?" Bai Yue looked at the three people fighting fiercely in front of her, and was first stunned. Then, a mission that the system had once issued suddenly flashed through her mind.
Although Xiao 1 didn't say anything, a "that's right" emoji popped up in front of her, confirming her guess.
"What a mess!"
Bai Yue shook her head helplessly, and was about to speak to stop them when suddenly her waist tightened, and she was pulled into a familiar embrace, carrying a faint medicinal fragrance, warm and reassuring.
"Sister Yue, thank goodness, I've finally found you!"
A familiar voice rang in my ears, carrying with it the joy of regaining what was lost and the lingering fear.
Bai Yue looked up and met Lu Wangyou's eyes, which were filled with deep affection. Those eyes were brimming with starlight, reflecting her image, and the tenderness within them was so intense that it almost overwhelmed her.