Confession 2

The rank is low, but it's the limit that Luo Lingshuang can achieve.

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Outside the Profound Heaven Villa.

Zhang Xuanchen saw Zhang Xuanli leaving, but made no attempt to stop her.

When it comes to confessing your feelings, you can't have another third wheel around.

Standing at the courtyard gate, Zhang Xuanchen straightened his spotless white robe.

His handsome face showed a mixture of nervousness and anticipation.

Taking a deep breath to compose himself, he pushed open the courtyard gate and went inside.

The moment I pushed open the courtyard gate, a beautiful figure came into view.

She stood quietly in front of the door, the wind gently blowing, the tassels swaying lightly.

His hands were clasped together nervously behind his back.

When her pink lips slightly pursed, even the wind seemed to slow down.

Her head was slightly lowered, as if she dared not meet Zhang Xuanchen's gaze.

At the entrance of the courtyard.

Zhang Xuanchen stood there, stunned.

Unconsciously, his fingertips rubbed against the jade pendant at his waist as he stared blankly at Luo Lingshuang standing under the eaves.

His Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and for a moment he forgot to move.

At this moment, the beauty, a mixture of aloofness and shyness, was like a ray of light falling into his eyes.

The light is very bright.

The light was so bright that even the mountain mist couldn't obscure it.

After a long while, Zhang Xuanchen's consciousness slowly returned to his body.

At the same time, some speculation arose in my mind.

He slowly walked up to Luo Lingshuang, the two of them less than a foot apart.

Looking tenderly at the beautiful woman before him, he extended an invitation:

"Ling Shuang, would you like to walk around with me?"

I have something I want to tell you.

After saying that, Zhang Xuanchen placed his right hand on the back of his head.

He scratched his head, looking at Luo Lingshuang with anticipation.

Having come this far, Zhang Xuanchen was no longer going to pretend.

Let's lay our cards on the table.

There's no need to hide it.

Upon hearing Zhang Xuanchen's words, Luo Lingshuang's expression faltered slightly.

Could it be...?

Did Little Lotus and Xuanjing say that?

Or did I share the same thought as Zhang Xuanchen?

She nodded, her cheeks slightly flushed.

He said softly, "Okay."

Seeing Luo Lingshuang nod, Zhang Xuanchen was overjoyed.

The two then walked out of the courtyard gate side by side.

Stroll along this mountain path.

A mountain breeze swept through, and all was silent.

Neither of them spoke.

We walked side by side, leaving one tree after another behind us.

The pace was slow, but the steps were steady and long.

We stopped only when we reached the Moon Gazing Lake.

Nestled in the embrace of the mountains, Moon Gazing Lake's calm surface resembles a giant glass mirror, reflecting the countless stars in the sky.

Occasionally, a red and gold Spirit Fish out of the lake, creating ripples.

Night mist rose slowly, creating a light veil over the lakeside.

The distant mountain silhouettes were blurred, and the air was filled with a sticky, ambiguous atmosphere.

"The night view is so beautiful tonight," Luo Lingshuang exclaimed, gazing at the stunning scenery.

Zhang Xuanchen nodded heavily, then turned to look at Luo Lingshuang with a smile:

"Yes, it's beautiful, exceptionally beautiful."

Zhang Xuanchen wasn't good at sweet talk, so he simply took out a brocade box from the Myriad Spirit Ring, opened it, and revealed the exquisitely crafted Mysterious Heart Reflecting Frost Chain.

It was handed to Luo Lingshuang.

His usually calm and sharp eyes were now filled with panic.

She said softly, "Ling Shuang, we've known each other for five years now."

As you know, I'm not one for sweet talk.

So, I'll just say it straight.

Ling Shuang, I like you.

I really like it.

When we first met, you gave me a very different feeling; being with you is the most relaxing moment for me.

Even on our first meeting, I feel no wariness or defensiveness towards you.

"After so many years together, I'm sure."

He had confirmed his own feelings.

People say that the path to immortality is long and arduous, and one must sever worldly ties and be free from all attachments to reach the pinnacle.

But if one truly achieves a state of complete purity of mind, even if one were to attain enlightenment and ascend to immortality, how would that differentiate one from a wandering ghost?

I believe that the path to enlightenment is not limited to a solitary, isolated one.

So... I'd like to invite you to join me on that long and arduous journey.

I dare not promise you the path to heaven, but I can promise you that I will never leave you in this life, that I will protect you with my life, and that I will accompany you on your cultivation.

Whether the road ahead is smooth or thorny, I will be by your side, facing it together.

After saying these words, Zhang Xuanchen felt as if all the strength had been drained from his body.

My back was already soaked with cold sweat without me even realizing it.

He clutched the brocade box tightly in both hands, staring blankly at the beautiful woman before him.

Waiting for her reply.

Every second felt like an eternity; their expressions were extremely solemn, and they dared not utter a single sound.

The night fog grew thicker, enveloping the two and isolating them from all surrounding sounds.

The stars in the sky above the lake seemed to shy away, quietly hiding in the mist, leaving only a faint glow.

Luo Lingshuang's beautiful eyes met Zhang Xuanchen's, looking into his sincere yet nervous and flustered eyes.

A bright smile involuntarily spread across her face.

She leaned closer to Zhang Xuanchen.

She raised her right hand, pointed to her snow-white swan neck, and gestured for Zhang Xuanchen to put it on her.

He said softly, "Do you know?"

What you just said is exactly what I wanted to say to you.

"The path to immortality is indeed lonely and cold, but if you are by my side in the future, perhaps... it won't be so hard to endure."

Although it's impossible, I still want to wish you, and wish us a future free of storms.

The road ahead is long, but we will walk it hand in hand.

Looking at Luo Lingshuang's blushing cheeks, Zhang Xuanchen felt a huge weight lifted from his heart, and he was overjoyed and moved.

He picked up Luo Lingshuang and spun her around a few times.

This caused the latter to gasp in surprise.

"Ling Shuang, no, Shuang'er, rest assured, I, Zhang Xuanchen, hereby swear that I will never betray you in this life!" With that, Zhang Xuanchen raised his right hand, as if to make Heavenly Dao Oath.

But Luo Lingshuang quickly covered her mouth, stopping her:

"Xuan Chen."

I believe you.

Three simple words, yet exceptionally powerful.

Luo Lingshuang firmly believed that their relationship did not need to be maintained by Heavenly Dao Oath; she trusted Zhang Xuanchen, just as he trusted her.

Zhang Xuanchen stared at her blankly, feeling that neither the moonlight nor the lake light tonight could compare to the girl's captivating and shy appearance at this moment.

He released his hands from her waist, took out the Mysterious Heart Reflecting Frost Chain, and put it on her.

His movements were very light and gentle, as if he were afraid of scratching the other person's soft, snow-white skin.

After putting it on.

"Shuang'er, you're so beautiful!"

Luo Lingshuang blushed slightly at the compliment and lowered her head a little.

"Shuang'er."

"I'm here." Luo Lingshuang looked up again.

"From now on, you can call me Brother Chen."

"Why?" Luo Lingshuang asked, puzzled. She was clearly two years older than Zhang Xuanchen.

Because in my heart, you will always be eighteen.

Hearing this, Luo Lingshuang lightly punched Zhang Xuanchen's chest and joked:

"You always say you can't say sweet nothings, so what's this sentence?"

Their bodies were almost touching, so close that they could hear each other's soft breathing.

Zhang Xuanchen gently pulled her into his arms and leaned closer again.

"These are my thoughts."