Wandering Swordsman |

Yue Linglong was slightly taken aback when she heard Xie Xin's words. She never expected that Xie Xin would also have such feelings for Shen Mo.

The reason was that she couldn't see this in Xie Xin's daily behavior at all, which was completely different from her own behavior when facing Shen Mo. A hint of surprise flashed in Yue Linglong's eyes, and then she fell into deep thought.

"Xie Xin..." Yue Linglong's voice carried a hint of disbelief, "I never thought you liked Shen Mo too. You always seem so calm and composed, never showing any particular emotion."

Xie Xin smiled gently, a hint of sadness in her eyes: "Actually, at first, I was simply grateful to him for saving me, but as time went by, I found that my feelings had gone beyond simple gratitude."

At this point, Xie Xin's heart began to stir with emotion. She started to carefully recall every detail of her time with Shen Mo. From the first time she saw Shen Mo, she had been hiding in the shadows observing his duel with Fu Jiang; then she had found Shen Mo and begged him to take her away; and finally, as she was leaving, Li Yonghuan suddenly appeared and blocked her way...

"When did you start liking him?" Yue Linglong couldn't help but ask, her tone full of curiosity and surprise.

Xie Xin lowered her head slightly, a blush rising on her face: "It was probably the day he helped me escape. At that time, I felt that he disregarded the danger and did so much for me to help me get out of danger. At that moment, I developed a deep respect and dependence on him."

Listening to Xie Xin's description, Yue Linglong felt a warm feeling well up inside her. Unconsciously, she felt her relationship with Xie Xin had instantly grown closer. This was because Xie Xin's feelings for Shen Mo were similar to her own. This discovery surprised and comforted Yue Linglong.

"So what are your plans now?" Yue Linglong asked with concern, her eyes full of understanding and support.

Xie Xin chuckled self-deprecatingly, "I've come to terms with it now. Shen Mo is like a golden carp; he'll eventually transform into a dragon. By then, my background and abilities won't be enough to match him. So, I've decided that it's better to keep these feelings to myself and continue being his subordinate, staying by his side."

Hearing this, Yue Linglong felt a pang of sorrow in her heart. She understood Xie Xin's meaning—although they both liked Shen Mo, Xie Xin chose to silently protect him, while she herself was struggling with how to face her feelings. She looked at Xie Xin, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

Thinking of this, Yue Linglong slowly opened her mouth and revealed her true feelings: "I have always been worried that if I swear allegiance to Shen Mo like Lü Yan and Tu Yuliang, my feelings for him will become awkward."

Xie Xin held Yue Linglong's hand and encouraged her, "Senior Sister Linglong, this is actually a very simple question. If you really like Shen Mo, you should bravely confess your feelings first. As for other things, you can put them aside for now. Moreover, no matter what kind of relationship you have, being sincere in your feelings is the most important thing."

After hearing this, Yue Linglong remained silent for a long time, then took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind: "You're right, I can't let myself regret it."

At that moment, a gentle breeze came from outside, rustling the leaves and adding a touch of poetry to the conversation.

Looking out at the night view, Yue Linglong was filled with emotion. She suddenly felt that she was no longer alone, because in this unfamiliar Demon Refining Mountain, she had a close friend who shared the same feelings as her.

"Thank you," Yue Linglong said sincerely. "Tonight's conversation was very helpful to me. I will go to Shen Mo and tell him my true thoughts."

Xie Xin smiled and nodded: "Go for it, Senior Sister Linglong!"

Yue Linglong stepped out of Xie Xin's room, looked up at the starry sky, and felt a surge of hope. She knew the road ahead was long, but after her conversation with Xie Xin, she was willing to take that step for this sincere love. Whether as a representative of the Moon Demon Pavilion or as an ordinary young girl, she was willing to bravely move forward for the feelings in her heart.

After leaving Xie Xin's room, Yue Linglong was still lost in thought. She took a deep breath and decided to muster the courage to confess her feelings to Shen Mo.

As luck would have it, she ran into Shen Mo, who was taking a walk, on the path outside the wooden house.

"Shen... Shen Mo." Yue Linglong called out to Shen Mo, her voice trembling slightly, a faint blush rising on her face. Her usual strong and confident demeanor seemed to vanish instantly, replaced by the shyness and unease unique to young girls.

Shen Mo was stunned when he saw Yue Linglong's appearance. He thought to himself, "This isn't like Yue Linglong at all." Worried that she might be in some kind of trouble, Shen Mo asked with concern, "Linglong, what's wrong? You seem a bit off."

Yue Linglong bit her lower lip, forcing herself to remain calm, and said, "Um... do you have a moment? I have something I'd like to talk to you about, could we talk in private for a moment?"

Seeing Yue Linglong's unusual behavior, Shen Mo found it amusing, but he was still worried that she had something important to say, so he nodded: "Of course, let's find a quiet place to talk."

"Okay, then come with me." Seeing that Shen Mo had agreed, Yue Linglong was as happy as a child.

Afterwards, Yue Linglong led Shen Mo around the campsite, eventually arriving at an open grassland.

The view here is expansive, offering a clear view of the starry sky. A gentle breeze brings a touch of coolness, yet it is also incredibly refreshing.

"I discovered this place by chance," Yue Linglong said softly. "I think it's a good place to talk."

Shen Mo looked around and nodded: "It is indeed a nice place."

Yue Linglong took a deep breath, finally mustering her courage to look directly into Shen Mo's eyes: "Shen Mo, there's something I've always wanted to tell you. Lately, I've realized that my feelings for you have gone beyond ordinary friendship."

Yue Linglong paused for a moment, then finally mustered the courage to express her feelings: "Shen Mo, I like you."

Upon hearing this, Shen Mo's eyes flashed with surprise, then softened. However, he didn't know how to reply to Yue Linglong, because at this moment, Murong Qing had already occupied most of his heart.

"Yue Linglong," Shen Mo finally spoke slowly, "I am grateful for your feelings for me, but I feel that we are still young, and this is not the time to talk about feelings. Besides, we need to focus more on martial arts cultivation in Tianmo Mountain right now." Shen Mo did not want to hurt Yue Linglong by mentioning Murong Qing, so he temporarily found this excuse.