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Lu Yingyue looked outside, her eyes glazed with noticeable worry. She had heard them, a very faint sound of hooves on this mountain. Right away, she knew that soldiers were on this mountain now. Even if they left at this time, they would be discovered regardless.
Lu Yingyue changed into her demon form. White fox ears appeared on her head, her nails grew long like claws, and fangs grew from her teeth. Her eyes were col as she looked at her hand. Then, she turned back to a human as if nothing had happened. It seemed like these people wouldn’t be a threat at the moment. Now that she had returned back to Lu Fengmian, she couldn’t be reckless. She couldn’t just kill anyone.
Closing her eyes rapidly, Lu Yingyue quickly got rid of the ice within her eyes just as Lu Fengmian stepped through the doors.
Lu Yingyue turned to him, a light smile on her lips as she asked, “Did everything go well?”
Lu Fengmian wasn’t going to lie, he knew that Lu Yingyue was much more powerful and should have already figured that something was wrong, that people had stepped onto the mountain.
“There are some people who have set up a few tents here. It looks like they are soldiers but their purpose here is also unknown.” Lu Fengmian replied, skipping over some other facts that he didn’t want to say.
His task was to protect Lu Yingyue, but it didn’t mean that he also couldn’t be with the man he loved. The original soul had said that he could do as he wanted, so long as he protected Lu Yingyue.
“I see then. Sit, I have already prepared lunch for us.” Lu Yingyue merely nodded as she pointed to the table.
On this mountain that was normally frozen over, there was only one spot that was rather warm. This place was quite hidden though, and far below the mountain. Lu Yingyue often went to that place to find fruits and edible plants. Lu Yingyue also had the original soul set traps for animals too.
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As Lu Fengmian sat down on the chair, grabbing his pair of chopsticks, Lu Yingyue suddenly spoke.
“Feng’er, remember to be careful. They are humans, no matter what, we are still fox demons. It will always be better to keep our identities hidden, so to remain safe. The humans hate us demons, and while we demons are also cruel towards them, each demon is different. Just… be careful,” Lu Yingyue softly advised, her eyes turning warm with adoration as she looked at Lu Fengmian.
“I understand, sister. I know that you simply wish for my well-being and safety. I will take your words to heart, you shall not need to worry about this.” Lu Fengmian returned Lu Yingyue’s kindness.
No matter who or what persona Lu Yingyue really had, the love she held for the original soul was prominent. Lu Fengmian knew well that Lu Yingyue was a kind person to those she loved and treasured. It was why she was so protective, especially when the original soul had nearly been killed by humans. That was why Lu Yingyue had moved to the mountains, to keep the original soul safe and so that they would be able to hide.
The two ate in peace, casually speaking about other matters such as the forest and such. Since Lu Yingyue didn’t know what may happen, she had started some coal warmers inside the tiny home. Although fox demons couldn’t get cold, it was better to be safe. She had also give Lu Fengmian a cloak and also put one on herself. Else, the humans would be suspicious of them for living in such weathers yet not even feeling cold.
Lu Fengmian watched as Lu Yingyue began arranging the house so that it would look like that of a human’s. Since they were fox demons, they were naturally different from humans and weren’t cold. So even with the cloak, it didn’t feel any different. Lu Fengmian used this time to think about other things. He was still confused.
Lu Fengmian knew that since Fei Shang had lied from the very beginning, his only purpose wasn’t to gain the male lead’s love. But that being said, why was this world suddenly so different from the rest?
Although Lu Fengmian had known that something was different ever since the last few worlds, he didn’t expect that things would suddenly take a turn like this. It made him a bit scared, especially since Fei Shang wouldn’t be able to help guide him and he didn’t have a clue about how this world was to play out.
Lu Yingyue stood, hands holding onto her cloak as she fixed it on her and then put her hand on Lu Fengmian’s shoulder. “Feng’er, let’s go. It may be better to go and meet them rather than let them come find us. We can treat it as simply going to explore. Even though they may be suspicious of us, I will simply tell them that we were born and raised here, able to travel the mountain without danger.”
Lu Fengmian’s face remained the same, nodding his head in agreement. Lu Yingyue was smart and practical, Lu Fengmian knew that she wouldn’t be easily fooled. The only thing was that she was quite protective towards Lu Fengmian but that wasn’t such a bad thing.
In fact, Lu Fengmian could feel the love that Lu Yingyue held towards the original soul. It was a loving emotion, something so strong that even Lu Fengmian was affected by it.
“Let’s go then, be careful though. There were some conflicts when I had seen them. It seems like the matters about the war has also begun to spread.” Lu Fengmian didn’t do anything as Lu Yingyue helped fix his cloak, lifting his hood onto his head before grabbing his hand and leading them out the door.
Stepping on the cold snow, Lu Yingyue walked side by side next to Lu Fengmian. The two looked quite similar in the sense that they both held an elegant aura to them. They each had exquisite features, and both of them were very close. If one didn’t know the truth, they would think that the two were real siblings borne from the same parents. Now that their cloak covered over them and hid their faces, they weren’t too outstanding.
“They shouldn’t be far from here. Feng’er, remember to be careful. If possible, I will try to talk to them and explain some things. It is best to be wary, we don’t know if they might discover our identities.” Lu Yingyue’s voice was comforting as they began nearing the ground of tents.
Lu Fengmian nodded his head, his heart suddenly speeding. He could already feel the presence of the man he loved, it unknowingly brought his lips into a small curve.
By the biggest tent, smacked in the center, two soldiers now stood guard at each side. They were standing straight, dressed in their armor, a sword sheathed at their side. As soon as they noticed Lu Fengmian and Lu Yingyue nearing, they tensed.
Lu Yingyue stopped, her hand gently tapping so that Lu Fengmian knew to stand a bit further away.
“Who are you?” The soldier on the right spoke out in a grunt.
Lu Yingyue didn’t take offense as she merely replied, “I am someone who lives upon this mountain. Having heard the commotion, I decided to come and meet your commanding officer to see what matters have been brought upon so that he has come to this small mountain.”
The soldiers looked at one another before the same soldier replied once more. “The General is currently resting. Whatever words you have to say, you will have to save it for some other day.”
Hearing this reply, Lu Yingyue knitted her brows. If possible, she didn’t want to use force to get her way. Lu Yingyue knew martial arts, having practiced it as a way to protect herself and Lu Fengmian was also capable of using martial arts. Lu Yingyue knew well that whoever was in the tent was wide awake, and it did make her a bit angry but she held it in.
Lu Fengmian stood next to Lu Yingyue, able to feel the slowly rising anger from her. He knew that it was simply because Lu Yingyue was suffering from too much stress, especially with all that was currently happening with the hunters and such.
“Sister, if the General is resting, then let us come another day.” Lu Fengmian decided to retreat before anything happens. No matter what, his task was to protect Lu Yingyue and that was what he needed to worry about first. Even if the man inside was his lover, the water was still too murky. He didn’t know what the outcome may be.
Lu Yingyue heard Lu Fengmian’s voice, and her anger dispersed at once. Lu Fengmian was still with her, she couldn’t be too willful with him here. But that didn’t mean that she was going to retreat, she was still someone who practiced martial arts. “General, having stepped upon this mountain, I know that you will need someone to guide you. My offer is put out here and now, it won’t stand any later.”
There was a moment of silence as Lu Fengmian waited to see what would happen. It wasn’t until he heard a faint shuffle inside that his heart rested at peace, a voice soon echoing afterwards.
“Forgive me for my lateness, please step in as you wish.”
It was just his voice, yet Lu Fengmian’s heart skipped a beat.
Meeting you once more, so many worlds have passed yet the feelings get stronger…
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………… i found it out but aren’t u being cruel … i am crying already ^^ ty anyway
Wait what happened??!
+1 eu também
Whaaaaa! Based from your comment I think I already have an idea…
Why do I have the feeling that MC and ML will switch the roles they had in their original life with in this arc? With Mc being the younger brother and all… will he have to sacrifice himself for ML? 😟