Fairy, you call this repaying a debt of gratitude?

Chapter 101 I'll Bite You (3k)

After leaving the Jade Balance Sect, Shen Weicai suddenly realized that he was in the Central Continent, not far from the small town where he and Gu Lengyue lived.

So Shen Wei, who had been delayed for so long, decided to go back and check on Gu Lengyue.

Then tell her what has happened these past few days to put her at ease.

Gu Lengyue wasn't the kind of person who was extremely insecure, but he would definitely worry if he didn't return for a long time.

So he changed direction on his sword and returned to the small town where he had started.

No one knows what methods Zhang Jingchu used, but for the next few years, they lived in this small town without anyone bothering them.

A month has passed, and this small town, which seems isolated from the outside world, has not changed much.

He walked to the familiar courtyard gate and gently pushed open the wooden door.

The courtyard was quiet, and there was no one in sight.

Shen Wei had a bad feeling.

So he went straight to the main house facing the gate.

The main house looked almost exactly the same as it did a month before I left.

However, the faint, cool fragrance that once belonged only to Gu Lengyue that lingered in the room had become so faint as to be almost imperceptible.

Looking up, the most conspicuous spot—on the long pearwood table by the window—features a solitary letter covered in sandalwood.

As evening approached, the sunlight streamed in through the window. Although it was a warm light, it carried a melancholic feel.

He strode over, then bent down to pick up the envelope, and carefully scanned it in his hand. He saw that the delicate handwriting filled the entire sheet of paper.

Shen Wei was able to recognize that it was Gu Lengyue's handwriting.

"Shen Wei, by the time you read this letter, I will no longer be here. For some reasons I cannot explain."

We've been hiding in this small town for three years, living a life where fate hasn't found us.

I've been really happy these past three years.

I really hate to leave.

However, some things are simply unavoidable.

I can't escape, and neither can you, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

This parting is by no means a final farewell; we are destined to meet again.

Also, I can't take Tuantuan with me, so I've already entrusted her to Aunt Yu's house next door. When you come back, please remember to bring her back, and please take good care of her. I hope that next time we meet, she will still be round and chubby, and still so adorable.

And you, in the days I'm not here, don't lose weight, don't get cold, and please, don't die.

You know, your life is meant for me.

Gu Lengyue

The letter had many corrections and alterations, suggesting that the writer had deliberated for a long time.

After reading the letter, Shen Wei remained silent for a long time, his emotions were far too complex.

"Ah—fate."

Shen Wei said with a self-deprecating smile.

Is this revenge?

How similar this scene is!

In the past, he had also left a letter and disappeared without saying goodbye.

Of course, he didn't blame Gu Lengyue, after all, she had no choice in the matter.

He could imagine that Gu Lengyue was probably filled with tears and reluctance when she wrote this letter.

But even if you understand some things, the unpleasant feeling won't disappear.

Then, naturally, Shen Wei thought of Ji Lingyuan.

Now that Gu Lengyue has gone far away, he should set off for Cangying Continent to find Ji Lengyuan.

Thinking of this, Shen Wei carefully folded the letter and tucked it into his bosom. Just as he was about to turn and leave, a soft knocking sound came from outside the courtyard gate.

Shen Wei assumed that Aunt Yu from next door had seen him return and was planning to take Tuantuan back.

As he walked, he prepared his excuses for refusing, since he had other things to take care of and bringing a raccoon dog would be quite troublesome.

But when he pushed open the door, he couldn't utter the words he had prepared.

Because the person standing outside the door was the very person he had just been thinking of setting off to find—Ji Lengyuan.

The girl was wearing a long, wide-sleeved robe in red and white, embroidered with light pink peach blossom patterns.

A few strands of hair, as white as frost and as white as snow, clung to her pale and translucent cheeks, making her look exquisitely beautiful.

She stood there, seemingly out of place with everything around her, attracting the attention of passersby.

Seeing the door open, Ji Lengyuan's aloof and indifferent gaze finally focused.

"Brother Shen!"

"Why are you here?!"

The two spoke at the same time.

"My master said you were here, so I came."

"Master?"

"yes."

Before Shen Wei could ask anything else, Ji Lengyuan had already entered the courtyard.

"There's a swing here! Brother Shen, come and swing me!"

"You—" Shen Wei looked at Ji Lingyuan, his mind filled with too many questions, and for a moment he didn't know where to begin.

"Come on, come on!"

Helpless, Shen Wei could only step forward and gently push the swing.

The girl's figure was light and graceful as she swung slowly into the air on the rope. The evening breeze made her white hair fly wildly, creating a hazy and dreamlike beauty.

As Shen Weizheng was organizing his thoughts and trying to figure out where to begin, his hand unconsciously loosened its grip.

"Brother Shen."

Ji Lingyuan called his name softly, interrupting his thoughts.

"Um?"

"Did you acquire this house?" The girl's clear eyes silently swept over the house, and the high spirits in her eyes seemed to subside.

"I guess so."

"How long have you lived here?"

Shen Weilue thought for a moment: "It's been more than three years."

"More than three years—" Ji Lingyuan repeated softly, her tone lowering slightly.

"Um----"

"I've always wanted to buy a house with such a big yard."

"Wasn't the room we shared back then too small?"

Ji Lengyuan's words were abrupt, but they did remind him of the small house he used to live in with her—cramped, dark, and narrow.

The two of them squeezed into that tiny room and lived there for a long time—about three years.

However, at that time, Shen Wei was focused on revenge and did not care much about external living conditions. He spent almost all the rewards he received from the missions on cultivation.

Unexpectedly, the girl wasn't indifferent; she simply endured it silently.

"If you like it, I will buy you a house like this."

Shen Wei spoke up.

"No, Brother Shen, you don't understand."

"Or rather, I didn't understand it before."

When Ji Lingyuan got to this point, her tone was slightly melancholy.

"You know what? Later I moved to a bigger and more elegant place, but without you there, I wasn't happy at all."

"Honestly, I'm not happy at all."

Ji Lengyuan's tone was indistinct when she said this; it was unclear whether she was chuckling or choking back tears.

She traveled a long way to find him, her heart filled with the expectation of a reunion. But when she finally saw him and saw the traces of his life with others everywhere in the house, her heart was filled with bitterness and resentment.

"I don't hate you for leaving without saying goodbye and not taking me with you back then—"

Ji Lengyuan's emotions suddenly became agitated, as if they had been suppressed to the extreme and then suddenly erupted.

"No, actually I hate it to the core, but what I hate and can't accept even more is that you're living the life I've been longing for every day with another woman."

"A full three years!"

"You were even thinking about her when you were with me!"

Shen Wei was stunned. Ji Lengyuan's emotions changed so quickly that he didn't react in time.

"Ji Lingyuan, let me explain—"

"Master once said that when a man offers an explanation, he's usually preparing to lie." Ji Lingyuan turned her head away, her eyes reddening, refusing to look at him.

No, who is your master?

Shen Wei really wanted to ask that question bluntly.

He was extremely upset, with a bunch of questions and things weighing on his mind, making it hard for him to breathe.

But it is precisely in times like these that one must remain calm, and besides, he did indeed make a mistake.

He thought for a moment, held his breath, and then reached out his long, slender arms to hold Ji Lengyuan tightly in his embrace, without encountering any resistance in the process.

"I wasn't thinking about anyone else, at least not when I was with you."

He whispered in her ear, his breath brushing against her earlobe, which was hidden by her hair.

"Can you feel my heartbeat? A heartbeat doesn't lie."

Ji Lengyuan remained unresponsive for a long time until she felt a slight pain and dampness on Shen Wei's shoulder.

"What's wrong with you?"

He turned to the side and found Ji Lengyuan nestled on his shoulder, her snow-white hair disheveled and clinging to her neck, her slender body trembling slightly, making her appear extremely fragile and endearing.

"I'll bite you." The girl's voice was muffled, with a slight nasal tone, as she said discontentedly, "Who told you to only say sweet things to coax me—"

"This is revenge."

"If this makes you feel better, you can bite harder." Shen Wei let her vent her emotions.

"I'm not feeling any better yet."

Ji Lengyuan didn't want to admit that she bit him because she felt weak all over while he was holding her in his arms and wanted to find something to hold onto.

But how should I put it, this feeling is really good.

She was immersed in his scent, and by doing so, she could feel his unique scent being "eaten" into her stomach, which brought her an indescribable pleasure.

"And don't think that I'll do whatever you say."

"I'm completely different now than before. I'm not that naive anymore, and I'm not so easily fooled!"

When Ji Lengyuan said that she was feeling unwell, Shen Wei subconsciously loosened his arms slightly, intending to open his arms and explain to her properly.

"Don't let go!"

Just as Shen Wei was about to let go, Ji Lingyuan's crimson pupils suddenly revealed an intense possessiveness, like a kitten guarding its food, baring its teeth at him.

So Shen Wei had no choice but to continue holding her tightly.

The girl was weak all over, except for her soft lips and slender fingertips, which were unusually strong. She grabbed and bit, as if she wanted to leave her unique mark on Shen Wei.

A long time passed, until Ji Lengyuan's body twitched almost imperceptibly a few times.

"Okay, your body is all numb, you should relax now, right?" Shen Wei asked cautiously in a soft tone.

This time, Ji Lengyuan didn't cause any more trouble. She silently relaxed her hands and feet, turned her face away to avoid his gaze, and casually looked elsewhere. She fanned her flushed cheeks with her small hand and said nonchalantly, "Do you have a place to take a bath here?"