Douluo Continent, Huo Yuhao who returned from Sekiro

Chapter 1268 Garlic Sprouts and Loyal Oranges (6K)

"Liquidation..."

"No, I don't want to be punished. Who can punish me?"

Ye Xishui murmured to herself, but in the end, the only response she received was Huo Yuhao's smile, which resembled that of an executioner.

His gaze shifted to Long Xiaoyao, whose expression was complex.

As a Limit Douluo who had ruled the Holy Spirit Cult for nearly two hundred years, at this moment, she seemed to understand something.

"That's enough, that's enough. Being able to walk with you to the end of my life feels really good. Don't be sad, this is the best ending I could have."

Long Xiaoyao's voice trembled slightly.

"Xi Shui, can you really forgive me? Can you forgive me for everything I did to you?"

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao suddenly raised an eyebrow and revealed an expression of anticipation.

Even Elder Mu was affected; his eyelids twitched involuntarily, almost causing him to lose his composure.

They exchanged a subtle glance with Huo Yuhao, both seeing in each other's eyes the meaning that "the show is about to begin."

The master and apprentice actually discussed something in private.

According to Moon at the time, he had reached this conclusion many years ago, and the more samples he investigated, the more it seemed to corroborate his theory.

But Moon never dared to believe it, much less make it public.

If Huo Yuhao hadn't happened to foresee what would happen to Long Xiaoyao and the others, Mu En might never have brought up the conclusion he had drawn.

The conclusion is that there is a small chance that a couple who fall in love will become stupid.

This process of becoming stupid cannot be interrupted; at least one person will become stupid, and there are also cases where two people become stupid together.

Moreover, this kind of stupidity is incurable, a kind of stupidity that cannot be corrected no matter how much earnest persuasion is given.

No matter how smart a person was before, once they fall in love, they trigger the process of becoming stupid, and that person is ruined. When it comes to things related to their lover, they will immediately become hopelessly stupid.

Unless the person suddenly has a profound awakening and sees through everything, it won't be very effective for anyone else to help.

Mu En thought that this might just be because there were more passionate people in their Douluo Continent, but Huo Yuhao had a different idea.

He suspected that this situation was related to the God of Love who died in the Valley of Love and Destiny, but he had no evidence.

However, whatever their speculations may be, it doesn't affect their current enjoyment of the gossip.

Because what Long Xiaoyao asked was whether Ye Xishui would forgive him, not whether Ye Xishui loved him.

Ye Xishui had no idea about the conversation between Huo Yuhao and Long Xiaoyao during the time she was sealed, nor did she know that Huo Yuhao had already revealed everything.

At this moment, Ye Xishui sighed softly, "Xiaoyao, you have done so much for me. Now that I am nearing the end of my life, there are some things I can finally tell you. Not just you, but also Brother Mu En."

Huo Yuhao watched Ye Xishui's performance with cold indifference, his heart filled with disdain.

Hypocritical, utterly hypocritical.

Knowing she was about to be in dire straits, she was still trying to manipulate Long Xiaoyao, and might even have wanted to win over Elder Mu in order to gain a chance at survival.

However, Ye Xishui's lies and performance, while able to deceive Long Xiaoyao who knew nothing before, may even touch the heartstrings of Elder Mu.

But they could never escape Huo Yuhao's eyes that could see into one's soul.

After all, Huo Yuhao was a protégé of Rong Nianbing, and his ability to perceive soul emotions was absolutely top-notch.

Moreover, Huo Yuhao also possesses heaven-defying mental techniques such as the Innate False Fire and the Heart-Freezing Annihilation. Ye Xishui's attempt to deceive him is nothing but a pipe dream.

Although Ye Xishui appeared deeply affectionate, her soul was as calm as a stagnant pool, like an ancient ice cave, unchanging through the ages.

Lies and performances have long become a mask she can never take off.

Ye Xishui had long lost the ability to be loyal to a relationship; she had been thoroughly alienated.

"Xi Shui, what are you trying to tell us?"

Old Master Mu had long seen through Ye Xishui's true nature. Unlike Long Xiaoyao's complex emotions, his soul always wore a faint smile, quietly waiting for Ye Xishui to remove that hypocritical mask.

Ye Xishui smiled calmly: "Mu En, I'm sorry, I've been lying to you all these years. Xiaoyao, that thing that makes you feel guilty doesn't actually exist."

"That was all part of my carefully planned scheme. The person I was originally waiting for was you, not Moon. Although it was a conspiracy, I did it willingly."

"What...this..."

Even though he was somewhat prepared, Long Xiaoyao was still stunned when Ye Xishui said it herself.

Long Xiaoyao, who thought he had everything under control, was stunned again. He thought Ye Xishui would keep this secret forever.

Could it be that they all misunderstood Ye Xishui?

When Mu En and Huo Yuhao saw Long Xiaoyao's expression, they knew something was wrong.

Long Xiaoyao's mind was clear for only a few minutes before Ye Xishui's words brought him back to his senses.

However, Long Xiaoyao didn't immediately reveal everything, but instead listened to Ye Xishui continue, which made Huo Yuhao and Mu En breathe a slight sigh of relief.

It's alright, there's still hope.

If Long Xiaoyao excitedly sold out Huo Yuhao and Mu En.

He defended Ye Xishui with great enthusiasm, saying, "I knew Xishui wasn't that kind of person," and so on.

That Long Xiaoyao is truly beyond redemption.

At this moment, Ye Xishui was still performing.

Ye Xishui looked at Long Xiaoyao with deep affection: "Over the years, you have protected me, been driven by me, and done many bad things with me, but in reality, you have not lost out."

"Because, the woman you've been protecting has always been one who deeply loves you, do you know that?"

Long Xiaoyao's body trembled, and he was unable to speak.

Old Master Mu remained smiling, listening quietly and waiting for Ye Xishui's next performance.

He had long since stepped out of the game and become an observer; Ye Xishui's various performances no longer had any effect on him.

Ye Xishui continued, "Back then, when the three of us first participated in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament, I came with a specific purpose."

"At that time, I was already a member of the Holy Spirit Church. I participated in the competition to find the best among the young people of our generation, which is how I got to know you and tried to get close to you."

"You are all so outstanding and powerful, with talents far surpassing mine. It's easy for us to come together when we're young, especially since I approached you with a purpose and a plan."

"You two unknowingly fell in love with me, which was my initial plan. But in the process, I actually fell in love with one of you as well."

"Did you think I've always liked Moon? Isn't that the root of your pain?"

"Now I can tell you, you big fool, I've liked you from the very beginning, I've never liked Moon."

"You have a lively personality, handsome looks, and an indomitable spirit; these are the qualities I admire."

"Moun is a good person, but he's too dull, not my type. So, from the very beginning, I've liked you!"

(End of this chapter)