Bitter Realm: A Happy Person Traveling Across China

Chapter 103 The Alluring Moonlight (Zaoyue)

The moonlight over the misty forest is like water, flowing quietly through the layers of branches and leaves.

Carrying the Chaos Bow, Yu Ti slowly returned along the familiar forest path.

The hem of her clothes brushed against the grass blades covered in night dew, making a soft rustling sound.

However, as she approached the ancient tree where she usually rested, she paused slightly.

A familiar figure was leaning weakly against a thick tree trunk.

Under the moonlight, the Moon Goddess was surprised to discover that this person was none other than Ye Jinming, who was supposed to be stirring up trouble in the martial arts world.

Ye Jinming had his eyes closed, his brows slightly furrowed, and his breathing seemed heavier than usual, giving him an unusually fragile appearance.

A hint of surprise flashed in Yu Ti's cold eyes, but she quickened her pace unconsciously and walked up to him: "Ye Jinming?"

"You—how did you get here?"

Upon hearing her voice, Ye Jinming slowly opened his eyes, feigning pitifulness. His eyes, which usually held a hint of mockery or profundity, now appeared exceptionally weak.

He struggled to raise one hand, his voice hoarse: "Moon Goddess—you're finally back! I was seriously injured in the exchange of blows with Gui Liang Tianxia just now. Quick—quick, help me up—"

Seeing his outstretched hand trembling slightly, Yu Ti's heart tightened.

Although she lived in seclusion for many years and was naive and cunning, she was kind by nature.

Although it seemed strange that Ye Jinming had suddenly appeared here, his pained expression didn't seem entirely fake.

She hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and took his arm in her hand: "Where are you hurt? Let me see."

Just as she looked down to check if he had any internal injuries, a triumphant smile flashed across Ye Jinming's eyes. Then, as if completely exhausted, he fell into her arms, his head resting squarely on the back of her neck between her neck and his breast.

Glancing up, 0.0

Not bad. Although she can't compare to You Rong, she's much better than those young actresses in the entertainment industry. Those young actresses all have flat chests at a young age.

The moon goddess, however, is different; she has a rather large outline.

"Ugh—" Yu Ti froze instantly.

Through the thin fabric, she could clearly feel the man's body temperature and breath, and that—undeniable...

The feel of it.

Having never been so close to a man before, her cheeks flushed instantly, the blush spreading all the way to her ears.

Then, the Moon Goddess instinctively tried to push this lecherous man away: "You—"

"Ouch—" Ye Jinming immediately let out a painful groan, his tone aggrieved and pitiful, "Please—I'm seriously injured right now, I have no strength left—Moon Goddess, can't you indulge me a little?"

As he spoke, he "weakly" snuggled closer to her, finding a more comfortable position.

Yu Ti's raised hand, which she had intended to push him away, suddenly stopped in mid-air.

Seeing his tightly closed eyes, furrowed brows, and seemingly about to faint in his "tragic" state...

She still softened and couldn't bring herself to push Ye Jinming away. She could only stiffen her body and let this "seriously injured man" hang on her like a large cat or dog, dragging him step by step to sit down on the flatter, softer grass next to her.

"Then lean on me and rest for a bit." Her voice carried a hint of barely perceptible panic.

Ye Jinming chuckled inwardly, but on the surface he still appeared weak and listless, comfortably enjoying the rare warmth and softness of the woman.

The unique, refreshing scent of the Moon Goddess, a blend of moonlight and vegetation, lingered around his nose, and he actually felt a bit sleepy. Coupled with the mental strain of planning over the past few days, he unknowingly leaned against Yu Ti and fell into a deep sleep.

Listening to the even, deep breathing beside her, Yu Ti looked down at the man sleeping soundly with his head on her lap, her feelings complicated.

She should have left him there, or at least pushed him away, but—

Looking at his brows and eyes, which had lost all their scheming and sharpness and appeared exceptionally peaceful in his sleep, her heart inexplicably softened.

And so, she remained in the same position, sitting quietly for half the night amidst the chirping of insects, letting the moonlight lengthen and intertwine their shadows.

As night deepened and midnight approached, the moon slowly shone brightly.

I slept very soundly, and all the fatigue of the past few days vanished.

As soon as he opened his eyes, he met a pair of eyes that were as clear as glass, yet held a hint of inquiry and confusion.

Yu Ti remained in that position, looking down at him.

Their eyes met, and Yu Ti, as if burned, abruptly turned her head away, leaving him with only a flushed profile and a slightly heaving chest.

Ye Jinming sat up, stretched his limbs, and grinned like a cat that had just stolen some cream: "Moon Goddess, why are you looking at me like that? Is it because I slept so well that you were mesmerized?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Ti turned her head, her gaze falling on his body, which moved freely and even seemed to radiate vitality. She then looked at...

Seeing that his skin wasn't even a speck of bruise, her initial worry and embarrassment instantly turned into anger and shame at being deceived, and her tone turned cold: "You don't have any external injuries at all, and your breathing is already steady and strong. You're faking illness!"

Ye Jinming, exposed, didn't panic. Instead, he moved closer and grinned, trying to justify himself: "Who says internal injuries have to be accompanied by external injuries? I have internal injuries, very serious internal injuries! This is just a temporary respite—ouch, it hurts again—"

As he spoke, Ye Jinming made a move to fall onto her again.

This time, Yu Ti wasn't buying it. She put on a stern face and stared at him with her pure, unadulterated eyes: "Do you think I believe you?"

Her earnest little expression made Ye Jinming, unusually, find it hard to continue his act.

He touched his nose, then suddenly changed the subject, his eyes becoming deep and direct: "Okay, I admit, I was faking it just now. But—since you saw through me all along, why didn't you push me away? Why did you let me lean on you?"

"I—" Yu Ti was taken aback by his question, opened her mouth, but found that she could not answer.

Yes, why? They could have pushed it away, they could have walked away, so why did they choose to stay, even—

When he woke up, was she still watching him?

A genuine sense of bewilderment and confusion surfaced in Yu Ti's eyes, a purity unique to the naive moon goddess: "I—"

I have no idea----"

Seeing her bewildered and helpless appearance, Ye Jinming felt a slight pang of pity.

He dropped his joking expression, his gaze becoming gentle and focused as he slowly approached her, his voice whispering in her ear: "You don't know? Then—I'll tell you what it feels like."

Before Yu Ti could react, Ye Jinming reached out and gently cupped her cheeks.

The delicate touch on his fingertips stirred his heart, and he leaned down to kiss her slightly parted, soft lips—

.

"Ugh—" Yu Ti's pupils suddenly dilated, and her mind went blank.

A warm, soft touch came from Chun, carrying a man's unique, cool scent. Like an electric current, it instantly coursed through her body, making her feel numb and frozen in place, forgetting even to breathe.

The kiss was not deep, but it was long and profound.

After a long while, Ye Jinming slowly stepped back, his fingertips gently stroking her flushed cheeks. Looking into her still shocked and bewildered eyes, he chuckled softly, "Now, do you understand? This feeling is called being moved, it's called liking someone!"

Yu Ti stared at him blankly, then subconsciously raised her hand, her fingertips gently touching her slightly burning lips, where his warmth and breath still lingered.

A strange, bittersweet emotion, unlike anything she had ever felt before, quietly wrapped around her heart like a vine.

She didn't seem to dislike this feeling, but as the moon goddess, she couldn't have it.

"I can't—"

However, before the Moon Goddess could finish speaking, Ye Jinming kissed her again, slowly laying her down—

The night, at this moment, became exceptionally alluring and ambiguous.

On the other hand, Gui Liang Tianxia died, and his identity as a conspirator who was born a eunuch and secretly learned the Five Cripples Techniques was exposed. In an instant, Gui Liang Military Bureau became the target of everyone's criticism.

Gui Liangfeiyu stated that even though Gui Liangtianxia is not his biological father, he still acknowledges Gui Liangtianxia as his father.

However, it's not surprising that Gui Liang Feiyu said that, after all, Gui Liang Tianxia was really good to him, except for the reputation he had previously ruined by persecuting Yan Qingcheng.

Meanwhile, the Lord of the Remnant Forest, having also lost faith in the martial world, retreated into seclusion within the Remnant Forest.

Hao Kunlun also returned to Kunlun Mountain to live in seclusion, no longer concerning himself with worldly affairs.

While the Ghost Liang Military Commandery was in turmoil, Bei Chen Yuan Huang seized the opportunity to launch an attack, crippling the Ghost Liang Military Commandery in one fell swoop.

Without Gui Liang Tianxia in charge, Gui Liang Feiyu was left to fend for himself. Fortunately, Chou Luo Anchen, along with Gui Liang Tianxia's secret forces, including Luo Richao, joined the battle, allowing Gui Liang Feiyu and Yan Qingcheng to escape with their lives.

Thus, under Gui Liang Feiyu's leadership, the dilapidated Gui Liang Military Mansion was sealed off and distanced from the vortex of the martial world.

After this wave, Ye Jinming's remaining lottery chances, which were originally one, have once again increased to three.

Meanwhile, after Moon Goddess and Night Ember got together, they were very careful.

However, Ji Guqiong, who often appeared near the Misty Tree Sea, still managed to find him.

The moon goddess was moved, and a golden opportunity was granted.

Then Ji Guqiong shot an arrow, challenging the Moon Goddess to a duel and demanding a redefinition of the ownership of the Chaos Bow.

In a way, the Moon Goddess took over the Chaos Bow to shield Ji Guqiong from disaster, ensuring that her master could have a successor.

However, Ji Guqiong did not understand his father's good intentions and stubbornly believed that the old man was biased towards Yue Shen and deliberately did not give him this powerful weapon.

Upon seeing Ji Guqiong's challenge, the Moon Goddess decided to meet him.

Now that the Moon Goddess has fallen in love with him, the Chaos Bow will inevitably be affected.

Ye Jinming looked at the Moon Goddess with some worry in his heart, "Yu Ti, why don't I help you get rid of him?"

Yu Ti shook her head. "The struggle for the title of Moon Goddess is not something outsiders can interfere with. Besides, he is Master's only descendant. I don't want you to kill him."

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