Bo Saixi kissed him passionately. Only after a long while did she slowly release Lu Yuan.
Her eyes shimmered with emotion, brimming like rippling water. The way she looked at Lu Yuan was especially tender, her large deep-blue eyes sparkling as brilliantly as stars in the sky.
"Do you understand my feelings now?" Bo Saixi gently caressed Lu Yuan's face and asked softly.
"I understand." Lu Yuan gently drew Bo Saixi into his embrace and lightly kissed her forehead.
Bo Saixi smiled faintly, her smile sweet and radiant.
"I'm happy to have earned your affection, and I'm deeply moved by your profound feelings for me. But forgive me for being selfish this once—I can't drag you into this."
Gently stroking Bo Saixi's blue hair, Lu Yuan spoke softly.
Before the God Realm War was over, he would never accept another woman. There was no other reason than to protect them.
It had been different when he hadn't understood the severity of the situation, but now the God Realm watched him every day. If he accepted another woman, he would undoubtedly be dragging her into the vortex. This vortex was far too dangerous, and Lu Yuan did not want anyone else stepping into it.
So even if it was cruel, he could only refuse Bo Saixi.
At his words, Bo Saixi's entire body trembled. Tears immediately welled up in her eyes as she abruptly raised her head and looked at Lu Yuan through a watery gaze.
"Don't cry. You won't look pretty if you cry. If you really can't let it go, then hate me." Lu Yuan gently wiped away the tears at the corners of Bo Saixi's eyes and spoke softly.
Bo Saixi glared straight at Lu Yuan, her eyes slightly red. She clenched her teeth, then suddenly lunged at