For brother 2
"Ai, it's been 5 years. Your heart has become calm, and you've become purer. However, every time you come back, your calm heart will once again become chaotic. In the end, you … still can't get rid of the word 'love'. "Elder Long sighed.
A bitter look appeared on Long Zheng Yang's face, "I can't forget her … from the first time I saw her, I couldn't forget her. Every time I returned to Heavenly Dragon City, I would secretly go and see her. Afterwards, I couldn't even see her face, but just hearing her voice was enough to satisfy me. As long as she can accept me, I'm willing to give up everything for her, just like grandpa said. "
"Haha, for Yang 'Er to be so infatuated with her, that woman called Shui Mengchan definitely isn't an ordinary woman. If I was no longer a person of this world, I would really want to see her. Even heroes have a weakness for the charms of a beautiful woman. It's not your fault that you're suffering because of love, but … it's a sin! "Elder Long looked up at the sky and deeply sighed.
Long Zheng Yang put his hand on his forehead and deeply breathed in, his expression still as bitter as ever. This was because he had fallen in love with a woman he shouldn't have. As such, he had come to his grandpa's place to train his heart, and also to escape. He had tried to forget her, but love was like a poison. Not only had he not forgotten her in the past 5 years, but every time he thought about her, he felt even more pain.
"Yang 'Er, from tomorrow onwards, you don't have to stay here anymore. Go back, 5 years is more than enough. If you stay any longer, you'll only waste your time and your future. "
Long Zheng Yang lowered his head and replied, "Yes … it's just that I can't bear to leave grandpa."
Elder Long patted his shoulder as he smiled, "If you can't bear to leave, you can come and visit grandpa a few more times in the future. Yang 'Er, since you can't forget her, and you can't run away, then don't run away. People always say that a real man won't be tied down by love … haha, what a joke. If you can't even protect your own love and have to give up on it, then you're a true failure and trash! Do you understand? "
Long Zheng Yang solemnly nodded, "I understand, grandpa. I've never thought about giving up. "
"Haha, good. There was another reason why I recognized Ningxue as my adopted granddaughter. In the future, if she came to Celestial Dragon City, people would reject her because of her snow-white hair and disfigured appearance. This kind of identity could protect her. You can be considered as half an older brother to her. Don't let her be bullied, otherwise, this old man will be very unhappy. "
Long Zheng Yang once again nodded, "Your son will remember this. Little sister Ningxue is like a little sister to me; I definitely won't let anyone bully her."
Elder Long nodded and looked helplessly in the direction of the hut. "That young man won't last until tomorrow. After tomorrow, let Ningxue stay with me. When she wants to go out, I'll let her go to Celestial Dragon City."
His gaze became deep and profound … With his experience and status, why would he so easily acknowledge his kin? Even he himself was confused about the real reason. It was as if there was a voice in his heart telling him that closing the distance between him and this strange girl was the right choice.
However … they had underestimated Ningxue's persistence.
That night, Elder Long and Long Zheng Yang slept in Long Zheng Yang's room. Ye Ningxue stayed by Ye Wuchen's side. In the middle of the night, a small white figure stealthily opened the door and ran towards the west, in the direction of Tian Lie Mountain.
She didn't let out a single sound, because she knew that if she was discovered, they would definitely stop her.
However, in order to save her brother, she didn't care about anything else. If her brother was gone, she didn't want to live alone.
Ye Ningxue didn't notice that the instant she left, Ye Wuchen's lips trembled slightly … because he wanted to call her back.
Although he was unconscious and couldn't control his body, he was completely conscious. From the moment Ning Xue ran recklessly in order to chase after him, tripping over his body, using her frail body to drag him out of the forest for a few hours, until she was saved by Old Man Long … Every single word they said, every single sound they made, they were all heard by him. He could even feel every single tear that Ye Ningxue had shed for him, and his heart ached so much.
And now, for him, she had risked her life to go to Tian Lie Mountain and steal the Heaven Beast Ardent Bird's egg, just to extend his life by a few weeks.
The chaotic aura within his body continued to clash, as if it wanted to tear his body apart. His body was in immense pain, but it was nothing compared to the pain in his heart.
Xue 'er … He silently called out her name. His originally indifferent heart was slowly being filled with an indescribable feeling.
The full moon hung in the sky, illuminating the ground. The night was as cold as water, and it was frighteningly quiet. How could this ten-year-old girl not be afraid when she was alone? She thought about how she had slept comfortably in her brother's arms the night before. Her heart ached more and more, and her little steps became faster and faster.
After running for an hour, when she reached the foot of the mountain, her entire body was soaked in sweat. She couldn't find the mountain path, so she could only walk up bit by bit, trying not to make any noise. There were many beasts on Tian Lie Mountain, and they were all sleeping. If they were woken up, it would be dangerous.
The mountain was not tall, nor was it steep, and the beasts' tempers could be considered mild. However, neither humans nor beasts dared to approach the top of the mountain, because that was the Ardent Bird's territory. Although it was said that it wouldn't actively attack humans, not many people were brave enough to risk their lives to try it. As for beasts, the pressure of a Heaven Beast made them not dare to approach.
Sharp rocks and thorns of various heights left marks on Ningxue's face and hands. She held back the tears that were about to overflow from the pain in her eyes, and moved up step by step, not allowing herself to take a step back.
The God of Fortune seemed to be looking after her. She continued to climb, and didn't disturb or encounter a single beast. When she finally reached the top of the mountain, she was already exhausted, but she tried her best to suppress her heavy breathing, afraid that she would startle something.
Ning Xue hid her body behind a huge rock as she peeked at the top of the mountain. The mountain top was very flat, and in the middle was a huge bird's nest. However, there wasn't a large bird in the nest like she had imagined. Instead, there was only a white ball that reflected a strange light under the moonlight.
Ningxue's heart started to pound. She slowly walked out, and quietly walked to the side of the bird's nest. Then, she gently hugged the white egg in her arms, and a satisfied smile finally appeared on her face.
At that moment, an angry bird cry rang out, and a shadow suddenly appeared in the sky, blocking out the moonlight. Ye Ningxue hugged the Heaven Beast egg that could save her brother, and raised her head to look at the sky. Then, her face turned pale.