Douluo Continent: Transmigrated into Tang San's Younger Sister and Became a God with Two Martia

Chapter 256 Softening Attitude

Upon hearing this, Tang Nian's face showed a strange expression, and then she fell into an eerie silence as if she had been frozen in place.

Her eyes were fixed on Shi Ye in front of her, her lips trembling slightly, as if a thousand words were welling up in her heart, but they were stuck in her throat, and for a moment she did not know where to begin.

Deep within Tang Nian's mind, a complex emotion surged like a tidal wave.

That feeling told her that what was happening couldn't be entirely blamed on Shi Ye, and that she shouldn't hold it against him too much.

After all, both Shi Ye and she herself were actually innocent victims of this feud from the previous generation.

However, at the same time, reason, like a sharp sword, ruthlessly severed the tenderness in her heart.

Reason coldly reminded Tang Nian that, no matter what, she absolutely could not allow her entanglement with Shi Ye to continue like this.

Finally, Tang Nian mustered up her courage, opened her mouth, and tried to say the words that had been brewing in her heart for a long time.

But just as the words were about to come out, she suddenly felt a dryness in her throat, as if she had lost her voice. All her words were stuck in her throat, and she could not express them smoothly.

At this moment, Shi Ye's gaze was like a burning torch, fixed on Tang Nian with fervor and determination, as if trying to see through her eyes to the deepest part of her heart.

That focused gaze seemed to burn a hole through Tang Nian's entire being.

Faced with such a sharp gaze, Tang Nian couldn't help but feel flustered and uneasy, and her originally calm expression became somewhat unnatural.

She subconsciously lowered her head, avoiding Shi Ye's unsettling gaze, and dared not meet his eyes.

Strangely enough, Tang Nian and Shi Ye developed a wonderful feeling of mutual appreciation from the moment they first met.

It was as if an indescribable, inexplicable, and powerful attraction had quietly surrounded them from the moment they first met.

To them, the other was someone special and unique.

This special emotional bond brought them closer without them even realizing it; to each other, they were different beings.

Shi Ye slowly closed his eyes, as if trying to temporarily suppress the surging emotions in his heart.

When he opened his eyes again, they were filled with bright red blood vessels, traces of endless pain and sorrow. He stared intently at Tang Nian, his gaze as fiery and resolute as a burning flame.

His voice trembled slightly, with a barely concealed sob, "Niannian, no matter what happens, let me accompany you through the second exam, okay? I want to protect you."

After a pause, Shi Ye said, "At least during the second exam, let me be by your side."

Even now, Shi Ye's heart still only thinks of Tang Nian.

He was wholeheartedly considering her needs. Tang Nian wasn't the kind of person who didn't know what was good for her, but she clearly understood what her decision meant.

Now that she has taken this step, she should keep a certain distance from Shi Ye to avoid causing him further harm.

"Shi Ye, no, I should call you Qian Shi Ye, there has always been an insurmountable mountain between us, the Spirit Hall. My mother died because of the Spirit Hall, which has become an indelible pain in the hearts of our whole family. This mountain is so high and treacherous that no matter how hard we try, we can hardly cross it. Don't you understand?"

Tang Nian spoke earnestly, each word sounding as heavy as if squeezed from the depths of her heart.

Shi Ye stared at Tang Nian without moving, as if trying to see her truest thoughts through her eyes. He said softly, "Little Tang Nian, I am who I am. I am not one of those cold and heartless people in the Spirit Hall. I have my own unique views and understanding of the transformation of spirit beasts. I know your concerns, but Nian Nian, please don't push me away because of these reasons and make me disappear completely from your world."

After a pause, Shi Ye took a deep breath and said more firmly, "I know that when you know all this, it will probably be hard for you to accept it right away, but Xiao Tang Nian, please believe me, I am willing to wait, no matter how long it takes. Even if you still can't accept all of this in the end, I will continue to wait silently."

After a pause, Shi Ye said, "This is a choice I made willingly. Xiao Tang Nian, you don't need to overthink it. All of this was voluntary, and I never thought about what would happen because of it."

Upon hearing these words, Tang Nian was slightly taken aback and momentarily panicked.

That's right, only Shi Ye would call her that.

Xiao Tang Nian.

Whenever he softly uttered her name, Tang Nian could always feel a deep tenderness. His voice was clear and gentle, as if carrying endless affection. Every time he called her name, it was as gentle and warm as a spring breeze, making her intoxicated and unable to extricate herself.

In the end, Tang Nian had no choice but to give in. She sighed softly and said somewhat defiantly, "Whatever."

Although it was just three simple words, it sounded like heavenly music to Shi Ye.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

His heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down a little, because Tang Nian had finally relented. Even if it was only such a slight concession, it was an excellent start for him.

However, considering the complex and delicate relationship between the two, Shi Ye knew he couldn't rush things.

So he carefully took a few steps back, walked a short distance away from Tang Nian, and stopped there quietly.

Just as he had promised, even if he couldn't get close, he chose to protect from afar.

Tang Nian tried her best to ignore Qian Shiye's presence. She closed her eyes and continued to sense the presence of Huang Quan's aura.

At this moment, she had no idea how to face Qian Shiye. The situation between the two of them was too awkward. For Tang Nian, all she wanted to do now was to pass the second test quickly and then get as far away from Shiye as possible.

She wanted to be alone and think carefully about the problems that existed between them.

So Tang Nian worked even harder in the following period.

She almost never slept, constantly sensing the presence of the Yellow Springs' aura, and slowly she found the knack for it.

Just like at the beginning, as a vessel, she left behind too little of the aura of the underworld; most of it flowed out.

(End of this chapter)