Ethereal World: Vicious Cannon Fodder's Immortality Road novel Chapter 863

Chapter 863: Bing Xue, Who Am I to You?

"Ice Phoenix, Bing Xue!" Shenlian Yingyue’s eyes turned red before her expression turned ice-cold. This was the first time she had ever called him by his full name since acknowledging him as her partner.

"Yue, are you mad?" Bing Xue’s long eyelashes trembled at her expressionless face. Had he upset her? Panic surged through him.

Bu Si Shu silently patted his chest before flying to a nearby tree, successfully hiding behind small leaves that barely covered his body. This girl was terrifying when she was angry.

"Who am I to you?" she asked, her voice devoid of any emotion.

"You’re my master, my only master, my partner, and my family," Bing Xue replied, his heartbeat quickening. He had never felt such panic before, not even when Huang Bai Xing had asked him to die for her, to protect her and everyone in the sect from Diyu’s wrath. Back then, he had remained calm.

"I am your master, family, partner, right?" she repeated his words, still staring at him without emotion.

"Yes!" Bing Xue’s face turned pale.

"Then who are you to me?" she continued, her clear eyes as tranquil as still water.

"I am your..." Bing Xue’s words suddenly halted.

A wave of realization struck him like a crashing tide.

His throat tightened. His glacier-blue eyes, usually cold and serene, reddened with emotion.

From the very first moment he encountered her, she made it abundantly clear to him and all those she cherished, she never wished for anyone to make sacrifices on her behalf. She neither sought unwavering loyalty nor requested anyone to take up her struggles.

Her only desire was for their happiness and peace.

She often expressed that no matter where her journey might lead, be it paradise or perdition, she was prepared to traverse it solo. She had never wavered in the face of adversity, anguish, or turmoil. Yet, what truly frightened her was the thought of losing them. She dreaded the idea of witnessing their suffering.

"I’ve never been concerned with Huang Bai Xing’s fortune before, nor do I find Di Xiuyu’s presence intimidating now. I am not afraid of another Daughter of Destiny appearing—I never have," Shenlian Yingyue continued, her voice steady.

"So tell me, Bing Xue, why do you think I need to sacrifice my loved ones just to pave a path for myself? Even if I lose everything I have now in my battle against her, as long as my soul remains, I will rise again. I will always stand back up."

"All I wish is to be with you and the others, to have you all by my side." Her voice grew softer and softer, almost a whisper.

Yet strangely enough, those words echoed in his heart like the tolling of endless bells.

"I’m sorry, I was wrong. I won’t leave your side or hurt myself for you," Bing Xue choked out as crystal-clear tears streamed down his face, glistening like drops of ice.

"It’s good that you understand. Don’t ever say something like that again, or I won’t forgive you, even if I die." Shenlian Yingyue gently wiped his tears away, and finally, she smiled. Her warm voice returned.

"If you die, I and the others will go with you. And if you refuse to forgive me, I’ll cling to you like a ghost for the rest of your life. I will never let you go. Never!" Bing Xue suddenly pulled her into his arms, embracing her so tightly it was as if he wanted to fuse his soul and blood with hers.

His long, light blonde hair intertwined with her long black strands, silk against silk. The sight was mesmerizing.

"I won’t die that easily. I still haven’t found my father or avenged my family." Shenlian Yingyue shook her head helplessly and hugged him back.

Everyone in the Ethereal Small World smiled, relieved that Bing Xue had finally let go of his reckless impulse.

"Cough!" A voice interrupted their heartwarming moment.

Bing Xue didn’t release her. One of his arms still clung tightly around her waist.

"I have a question. Who is Huang Bai Xing?" Bu Si Shu asked. He had heard that name several times now.

Shenlian Yingyue began explaining who Huang Bai Xing was and their past together.

"I see. So, she was once a chosen heroine, a Daughter of Destiny favored by the heavens," Bu Si Shu murmured thoughtfully. "But now, she’s become an antagonist like you, and the heavens want to erase her existence, but for some reason, they failed." He eyed her suspiciously.

Normally, the heavens wielded control over all sentient beings. If Huang Bai Xing had failed to eliminate the antagonist, she should have suffered a backlash and perished.

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