Online Game: Evil Dragon Against The Heaven - 181

“Master, is Guo Guo the one who made you upset?”

Little Guo Guo floated before Ye Tian Xie, her tiny hands nervously clasped together. Her crystal-clear eyes looked at him pitifully. The emotional fluctuations of Ye Tian Xie made her suddenly become uncharacteristically well-behaved… because, for the first time, she felt that her master was sad—really, deeply sad.

Guo Guo’s voice was like a gentle stream, flowing softly over the broken wounds of Ye Tian Xie’s heart. He forced a stiff smile. “Guo Guo has been so good today. How could I possibly be mad at you?”

“But… Guo Guo can feel it. Master is very sad,” said Guo Guo, her voice tinged with tears. For the first time, experiencing Ye Tian Xie’s pain, the usually carefree and mischievous Guo Guo felt panicked and helpless.

Ye Tian Xie remained silent, then smiled faintly and shook his head. “Life is always accompanied by different forms of joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness. I’m sad because I have the most normal of hearts… If I wasn’t sad just now, it would mean my heart had already died.”

“……” Guo Guo’s tearful eyes blinked rapidly… she didn’t understand at all.

If she could understand, she wouldn’t be Guo Guo.

Looking at the small creature before him, Ye Tian Xie felt his heart slowly grow warm. She was usually naughty, domineering, and unrestrained around him… Yet, at the moment of his deepest sorrow, her gaze revealed genuine concern.

She was so uninhibited in front of him because she trusted him completely, treating him as the closest, dearest person. Therefore, by his side, she could be happy and carefree, doing whatever she pleased, even teasing and extorting her master. But when her master was sad, she would also feel sad.

“Guo Guo…” Ye Tian Xie murmured softly. Guo Guo came from the Destiny’s Hour…and the Destiny’s Hour was something she left for him. Guo Guo was like the little spirit she left behind to accompany him.

Subconsciously, hadn’t he also placed a fragment of his feelings for her into Guo Guo?

Guo Guo…

Guo Guo…

“Wa… look, she’s grown just a tiny bit more. Mò’er said she’ll be able to open her eyes tomorrow…Waa! She’s so cute, I just want to pick her up and hold her.”

“Hmm, this way, when I’m not around, you’ll have another adorable companion.”

“She’s not just a companion… She’s someone we’ve raised together, just like our daughter… Remember, okay? She’s our daughter. Heehee!”

“……”

“What do you think we should name her? She’s so cute, so we need to give her the cutest name.”

“……”

“She’s the one Mò’er brought back… Let’s call her… Guo Guo, how about that?”

That unknown voice seemed to shine like a stream of light within Ye Tian Xie’s heart. His entire being trembled as he abruptly closed his eyes, focusing intently to search for the source of that echoing memory. Yet, the ethereal and fleeting voice, existing yet seemingly illusory, disappeared like a meteor streaking across the night sky. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t find even the faintest trace of it again.

He reached out, gently cradling Guo Guo’s body, holding her soft and tender form in his hands. Guo Guo blinked her bright, glistening eyes, remaining docile and not resisting his actions.

Three years ago, her departure had left him in piercing agony again and again. Each day, he had muddled through in pain, like a half-dead man. Back then, when she left, this home was left with only him, alone. There was no one to accompany him, comfort him or soothe his scarred heart.

But now, though he was once again heartbroken because of her, he was no longer alone. Guo Guo didn’t know how to comfort people, but her pure, untainted starlike eyes and timid voice warmed his heart more than any words of comfort ever could. Because she was truly, genuinely worried about him, straight from her heart.

Thus, his pain dissipated so quickly.

This feeling was truly wonderful.

Squeak…

The tightly shut door of Su Fei Fei’s room was gently opened. Soft, slow footsteps emerged from within, drawing closer to Ye Tian Xie. After a brief moment, Su Fei Fei’s sweet voice called out behind him: “Tian Xie, look, isn’t it beautiful?”

“Waa! Waa… it’s so beautiful! Master, look, Elder Sister Fei Fei’s clothes are so beautiful!” Guo Guo exclaimed.

Guo Guo’s shout made Ye Tian Xie turn his head. The moment his gaze landed, he froze, staring blankly at Su Fei Fei, who now looked like a celestial maiden beyond the mortal realm.

Su Fei Fei stood silently within his line of sight. She had changed into a light blue dress embroidered with patterns of birds and flowers in golden thread. The dress was adorned with dazzling sky-blue jade fragments and trailed behind her like a flowing wave. The hem of the skirt, decorated with intricate snow-wave patterns, extended gracefully to the floor. Her charming gaze flowed like autumn waters, her cherry lips slightly parted, and her delicate eyebrows arched like crescent moons. But the most captivating aspect was the faint smile at her lips and her dreamy, intoxicating eyes, which drew one into their depths… compelling them to listen to her, cherish her, and protect her.

She was already a radiant beauty, but the embellishment of this luxurious dress elevated her appearance to one that took one’s breath away. Even though she stood motionless, her charm struck Ye Tian Xie with the same level of impact as when he first saw Liu Qi Yue. Especially with her deliberately raised slender and fair neck, she exuded an unparalleled air of nobility, making him feel as though he were seeing a princess from an ancient palace. In such a short time, Su Fei Fei seemed to have transformed completely. Her dazzling debut was like the rising sun—radiant and dazzling beyond measure.

In Ye Tian Xie’s mind, four words surfaced involuntarily: “—Peerless Celestial Maiden. ‘

【TL: Jué Shì Xiān Jī” (绝世仙姬)】

“Is it beautiful?” Su Fei Fei blinked her radiant eyes, her stunning face adorned with a smile warm enough to melt ice and snow. She gently parted her slightly tinted pink lips and gently said, “This gown is called 『Oceanic Miracle』. It is the final and most painstakingly crafted piece by France’s greatest designer, Plory. The year I first saw it, I fell in love with it immediately and begged my dad to buy it for me… That day happened to be my birthday. My dad started with an offer of three million, and it went all the way up to thirty million, but Plory refused every time. This dress was meant for Elizabeth XXVII, the queen of England. Later, I personally asked Plory for permission to try it on just once, and he agreed… When I wore it and stood in front of him, he became so emotional that he shouted I was as noble and beautiful as the daughter of the ocean. Then, he gave this dress—originally meant for Elizabeth XXVII—to me as a gift, calling me the most beautiful princess.”

Ye Tian Xie: “……”

“If I am a princess… then, my prince… will you allow me to dance for you?”

As her words fell, she spread her arms and began to dance. The beautiful gown swayed gracefully with her movements, the countless azure diamonds releasing a flowing brilliance as they caught the light. Her hands moved like finely carved jade, pale and almost translucent, floating as lightly as water rippling under duckweed. With her slender, delicate fingers in motion, she painted a breathtaking picture of an ethereal fairy dancing, captivating Ye Tian Xie’s gaze completely.

She was undeniably a true daughter of wealth, yet without any of the arrogance one might expect. On the contrary, she had culinary skills that amazed everyone. And now, she presented her most beautiful side to Ye Tian Xie, her dance shaking him to his core. Watching her graceful performance, Ye Tian Xie transitioned from initial astonishment to complete entrancement, forgetting his earlier pain, forgetting everything. His heart and his vision were filled only with Su Fei Fei’s ethereal and elegant steps, her celestial-like dance.

“So pretty… so beautiful,” Guo Guo murmured, staring at Su Fei Fei without blinking, her eyes seemingly embedded with countless twinkling stars. Her voice was soft, almost floating. She was so absorbed in watching that she didn’t even notice her lollipop slipping from her hand and landing on Ye Tian Xie.

Su Fei Fei spun elegantly, extending a translucent, delicate hand towards Ye Tian Xie. Their eyes met as she smiled sweetly. “My prince, will you dance with me?”

Momentarily dazed, Ye Tian Xie’s hand reached out almost involuntarily, and it was gently clasped by her soft, smooth hand—gripping him firmly.

Su Fei Fei pulled him to his feet. She leaned close to him, guiding him into the dance. Ye Tian Xie clearly had no experience dancing; he didn’t even know the basics. His body moved stiffly, entirely following Su Fei Fei’s lead.

The girl in the azure gown leaned closer and closer to him. Finally, she closed her eyes, wrapped her arms around him tightly, and rested her delicate head on his shoulder…

“You love her so deeply… I know I can never replace her…” Her eyes remained shut, her lashes trembling slightly, and she murmured, “But… even though she’s away for now, you’re not alone. You still have Big Brother Zuo, Qiu Shui, Elder Sister Qi Yue… and me.”

“Fei Fei, I…”

“Don’t say anything; I know, I know,” Su Fei Fei hurriedly interrupted him, pulling closer to him. “I won’t cling to you, nor will I do anything I shouldn’t… I only hope that, until she returns, you won’t drive me away… Just let me stay here with you, okay? Please…”

Deep within his heart, it felt like something had been struck—a sensation of warmth, sadness, and trembling. He realized he couldn’t utter a single word.

“Being alone is truly terrifying. I’ve walked through that terror step by step. She’s away from you for now, but I believe she’ll return soon, because you love her so much. Before that day comes, let me wait with you… okay? When she comes back, I’ll leave immediately… without looking back… I’ll leave…”

“Without looking back… I’ll leave…” Those six words carried the sound of Su Fei Fei’s heartbreak. Just imagining that day made her feel like she couldn’t breathe.

She had never known love before, so she never understood how liking someone could be so blissful yet so painful.

She loved him so much that she often dreamed of staying with him forever. Each time she woke from such dreams, she would laugh foolishly and stare blankly for a long time. Loving him so deeply, why was she still saying these words? Why had she truly decided that when she returned, she would silently leave and never see him again?

Was she too foolish, too naive? Or was this simply the frightening power of the word 《love》?

If being with him was merely a beautiful dream in her life…

Could she let this dream last a little longer?

A year… two years… three years… ten years… a hundred years…