The evil female is weak and the males of the whole continent are out of control and fall.

Chapter 759 Their Relationship Takes Another Step Forward

As for her having someone else by her side... that was the result of his actions.

Because of his presumptuous protection, she left him forever without ever knowing the truth.

He couldn't blame her, nor could he blame the men who gave her warmth and protection when she was at her most vulnerable.

The only person he could blame was himself for not being strong enough to protect her.

Bai Wanwan sensed the deep pain hidden in his words, and her heart felt like it was being violently gripped, causing her unbearable pain.

She hugged his strong waist tightly, as if trying to dispel his past sorrow with her own strength, her voice choked with emotion: "You must have been very sad back then, right?"

Fu Jinshen lowered his head and kissed her wet eyelashes again, this time with a soothing and relieved feeling: "Yes, it's very sad. It feels like... the whole world has turned gray."

He made no attempt to hide his past vulnerability, but then his tone became lighthearted, filled with the relief of surviving a close call.

"But thankfully, God had eyes and sent you back to my side."

Even in such an unexpected way.

"Then why..." Bai Wanwan sniffed, finally voicing the question that had been lingering in her mind for so long, "When you found me, why didn't you tell me immediately? Why did you use the identity of Jinying to make me misunderstand?"

Feeling the body in his arms tighten again, Fu Jinshen (Jinying) stiffened almost imperceptibly.

He remained silent for a moment, seemingly considering his words.

There were some things he originally wanted to bury forever, not wanting to cause her any more pain.

But having experienced the previous misunderstandings and separation, he understood that concealing things and "self-righteous" protection might bring even deeper harm.

He must learn to be honest with her, whatever that honesty may bring.

He loosened his grip on her slightly, cupped her face in his hands, and forced her to look directly into his eyes, which belonged to Jin Ying but were filled with Fu Jin's deep affection.

As dusk deepened, his gray pupils seemed shrouded in a layer of twilight.

“Wanwan,” he spoke slowly, each word heavy with emotion, “this body belongs to Jinying. I… my consciousness, or rather a part of my soul, traveled through time and space in some unstable way and came here, merging with the original consciousness of this body.”

He saw the unease rising in Bai Wanwan's eyes and continued, "But this process... is even fraught with unknown risks. I don't know how long this fusion can last, or whether 'Fu Jinshen's' consciousness will suddenly dissipate one day, or be completely assimilated, leaving only ashes. I'm not even sure if I am Fu Jinshen now, or ashes."

He gave a bitter smile: "My consciousness may disappear at any time, and I didn't want to tell you. Wanwan, that would be too cruel to you. With my own future uncertain and not knowing how long I can be with you, how could I dare to use the identity of 'Fu Jinshen' to bind you? I'm afraid... afraid of giving you hope only to make you suffer the pain of loss again. In that case, I would rather you hate me than... experience another separation of life and death."

Bai Wanwan's face turned deathly pale as he spoke.

She never imagined that Fu Jinshen's return would conceal such enormous uncertainty and risk.

Will he disappear?

This thought plunged her into an icy abyss, filling her with even more fear and unease than when she learned of his betrayal.

"Will not!"

She shook her head violently, gripping his wrists tightly as he cupped her face, her nails almost digging into his skin. "You definitely won't disappear! I won't allow you to disappear! Fu Jinshen, Jinying... I don't care who you are, you're not allowed to leave me! You're not allowed!" Tears welled up again.

Noticing the sudden surge of fear and dread she felt, Fu Jinshen's heart clenched.

That's why he didn't dare tell her the truth.

Her sadness would be amplified when it fell on him.

He didn't want Wanwan to suffer these sorrows; she should be happy and joyful.

He quickly softened his tone, reassuring her, "Okay, okay, it won't disappear. I said it was only 'possible,' and aren't we doing fine now?"

He gently wiped away the tears that kept rolling down her face with his fingertips, his tone carrying the usual calm and decisiveness that belonged to Fu Jinshen, "Even if we take a step back and say that Wanwan, even if that day really comes... I'll still think it's worth it. To be able to see you again, to know that you're doing well, to be able to hold you like this... has far exceeded my previous wildest dreams. Don't be sad for me, promise me, live well. Even... even if I'm gone, you still have them."

His gaze swept almost imperceptibly over Zhu Xiu, Yin Ze, and Yan Lie, who were standing quietly not far away. "With them taking care of you and protecting you, I can... rest assured."

His words were meant to comfort her, to tell her that even if the worst happened, she would still have someone to rely on and wouldn't have to grieve for him.

But to Bai Wanwan's ears, it was nothing short of the cruelest farewell announcement.

He was actually making arrangements for his own funeral?

How could he speak so calmly about possibly leaving her forever, and tell her not to be sad?

"Stop talking!" Bai Wanwan's emotions completely collapsed. The emotions that had been building up all day burst forth like a flood, overwhelming all her defenses.

She suddenly threw herself into his arms, hugging him tightly, and burst into tears. Her cries were heart-wrenching, filled with helplessness and despair. "Fu Jinshen! You can't leave! You can't! We finally... finally reunited... you can't abandon me... you can't..."

Large tears rolled down his cheeks, quickly soaking the fabric of his shirt; the scalding heat felt as if it would burn his skin.

Fu Jinshen's heart broke at her crying. He gently patted her back and whispered soothingly, "Don't cry, Wanwan, don't cry... I shouldn't have said those things..."

He sighed, full of regret, "I shouldn't have told you the truth; it hurt you again."

Bai Wanwan shook her head violently in his arms, sobbing uncontrollably, but said intermittently and with unwavering determination, "No...you should tell me...we should face this together...no matter what happens, we'll figure it out together...you can't bear it alone...you can't hide it from me anymore..."

Looking at her red, swollen eyes and nose, and at the persistence and dependence in her eyes, the last bit of stubbornness in Fu Jinshen's heart finally dissipated completely.

He took a deep breath, pulled her closer, rested his chin on the top of her head, and solemnly promised, "Okay. We'll face it together. From now on, I won't hide anything from you."

Bai Wanwan hugged him tightly, "This is what you said, Fu Jinshen. You lied to me once, and you will spend the rest of your life by my side to atone for your sins."

"it is good."

Even after receiving his reply, Bai Wanwan could not relax at all.

Fu Jinshen... could disappear at any moment.

(End of this chapter)