Song recommendation: Aching [Alchemy of Souls OST]>> (I promise it'll give a better reading experience of this scene if you listen to it.)
Without a moment of hesitation, Han Xuelian's expression gentled and he hunched down.
'Dear fates in the vast planes beyond mortal and celestial existence,' Chi Cheng monologued internally, peering into the icy depths of Han Xuelian's eyes where an underlayer of gold glinted. 'I don't know what fate you have in store for me with this man. Whether he is a punishment sent to invoke the Celestial Realm's justice on me or a temporary bliss to welcome with open arms, I can't tell anymore. But one thing is for certain and that is I can never allow myself to love him.'
'I grow weary of loving people who only desire my death or misfortune,' Chi Cheng resumed. 'Jian Mingyu tossed me to the Shadow Realm's king to be used and raped, what will you do with me Han Xuelian?'