Chapter 473

"But I think this time it might really not work. I can't think of any way to stop my disappearance. I can only say it's very regrettable."

Yao Shi shrugged, indicating that she was also at a loss. She had tried all the methods she could think of, but they were obviously useless.

Her disappearance was inevitable, a fact that nothing could change no matter what happened.

Although she felt a little regretful, there was nothing she could do, after all, the girl named Yao Shi had to keep moving forward.

If I have always existed, it only means that I, Yao Shi, have been stagnating and have not made any progress.

"Actually, it's a good thing that I can disappear, isn't it? It means you've already started to move forward."

"On the contrary, I should congratulate you. As Yao Shi, who is becoming more and more confident, I should applaud you."

"Yao Shi" clapped and gave Yao Shi a thumbs up.

The body became increasingly transparent, and the body below the abdomen had completely turned into blue smoke and disappeared without a trace.

But Yao Shi's face showed no sadness or grief, only a warm smile and relief.

"Could it be... could it be that the reason you disappeared is...?"

Suddenly realizing something, Yao Shi stood up and tried to grab "Yao Shi's" hand, but she passed right through the other person's body.

Another "Yao Shi" has reached the end of its life, becoming something akin to a lingering consciousness.

"Ah, yes, because you no longer need to yearn for me~~~"

"The Yao Shi of today no longer feels envy or longing for the 'Yao Shi' of her imagination, because you have now found your real life."

"I was created because of Yao Shi's aspirations and fantasies, but if one day Yao Shi finds her own happy life, then I, the 'Yao Shi' who was aspired to be, will be replaced by true happiness."

Yao Shi smiled slightly as she looked at the hands that had disappeared, her beautiful face filled with encouragement and recognition for Yao Shi.

Yao Shi has now found her happiness, whether it's her friends who care about her all the time, her classmates who can joke and play with her, or even Young Master Wu Liang who is devoted to her.

Yao Shi is already very, very happy, so even if she hadn't become the cheerful, enthusiastic, cute, and energetic young woman she once was, she would no longer yearn for other people's lives.

Am I... happy right now...?

Yao Shi stared blankly at the head of the "Yao Shi" in front of her, murmuring to herself.

I'm happy now... so I no longer need to yearn for "Yao Shi's" life... that's why she disappeared...

"My disappearance is the best proof that you are very happy now. Over."

"Are you a primary school student? Stop babbling on and on. Hurry up and go back. If you dare keep the young master waiting, see if I don't give you a good beating."

Yao Shi was about to raise her fist in threat, but after realizing that she only had a head left, she smiled awkwardly.

"Wait! You can still use my body to go back to the young master and stay with him a little longer!!"

"Quick! Let's switch personalities now so you can talk to the young master. Didn't you still have things to say to him before? You can use my body as you like!"

The space in front of her suddenly distorted, and Yao Shi realized that this was a sign that her main consciousness was awakening.

She was about to wake up from her coma, and if she didn't switch personalities with "Yao Shi" at this moment, the other person would never be able to see Shao again...

"Bye-Bye"

Yao Shi shook her head as she looked at herself, who was desperately reaching out her palm towards her.

Her original purpose was to help Yao Shi, who was her true self, find her own happiness. Now that her mission is complete, she has no reason to continue existing.

Keep going, Yao Shi! You no longer need to envy anyone, because you are already surrounded by happiness.

I'm entrusting the young master to you.

Chapter 76: The Cave for Two

The air blowing in from the coast was salty, and the humid air caused the surrounding temperature to drop sharply.

Thunder rumbled from the dark, heavy clouds, and crimson flashes of light struck the distant sea like lightning.

It was as if it could split this overcast sky in two, and the halo that spread across the sky turned into a brief Milky Way that left a trail in the sky.

The howling of the wind and the sound of the rain hitting the ground were exceptionally clear, and a gradually blowing cold wind wandered through the cave.

Hearing the rapid rain outside, Wu Liang, who was hiding in the cave, took off his completely soaked coat and placed it next to the newly lit fire.

Sitting on the ground by the fire, Wu Liang silently gazed at the faint yet striving flames before him.

"The Rat have been a huge help..."

After a long silence, Wu Liang opened his right hand, looked at the waterproof and windproof lighter in his palm, and murmured softly.

If the Rat hadn't forced this thing on him when he came out, and hadn't found some dead wood in the cave later, he and Yao Shi might have frozen to death by now.

The seawater was colder than he had imagined. The moment he fell into the sea with Yao Shi, the icy water stung his skin like countless steel needles.

This was because his physical strength had long surpassed that of ordinary people, which was why he was able to endure the turbulent waves and successfully swim two thousand meters to the shore with Yao Shi.

If it weren't for his abnormally exaggerated physical abilities, he might have suffered leg cramps the moment he fell into the water due to the extreme cold.

Anyone who is a good swimmer knows what leg cramps mean during diving, let alone in the extremely harsh environment of raging tides.

Any accident that occurs will result in being swallowed up by the ferocious waves, like a prehistoric beast, and becoming a corpse floating on the sea, drifting with the current.

In short, both he and Yao Shi owe their lives to this body. If it weren't for the enhancement of his body, they would have both perished long ago.

"Yao Shi, even in such a critical moment, did not prioritize her own safety, but instead tightly protected the ring on her hand to her chest."

Wu Liang took off his wet shirt, wrung it out, and slowly walked over to Yao Shi was lying by the fire as if fast asleep, and sat down beside her.

Why is she so concerned about that ring? Yao Shi has always been smart; how could she not prioritize when her life is in danger?

Is that ring more important than her own life? This silly girl always takes things too seriously.

He could buy Yao Shi another ring if she lost it, but if something happened to Yao Shi, where would he find another one?

"The fire's temperature still isn't high enough..."

Looking at the girl's pale face and purple lips from the cold, Wu Liang frowned and scanned Yao Shi's wet clothes.

The temperature near the coast is already low, and with strong winds and torrential rain outside, even if a fire is lit here, it won't have a particularly effective warming effect.

Not to mention that Yao Shi had been soaking in the water for too long, and her body temperature had dropped to a dangerous level.

"I just didn't want Yao Shi to catch a cold, that's all I wanted."

"Yes, that's it. I just wanted Yao Shi's body temperature to rise as quickly as possible, that's all."

Wu Liang patted his cheeks hard and murmured softly. He helped Yao Shi up and began to take off her clothes.

All he wanted right now was for Yao Shi to wake up quickly; he had no other thoughts.

If Yao Shi continues to sleep in these clothes soaked in seawater, it will only make the situation worse and may even trigger a series of cold and fever symptoms.

"Let's dry the clothes first."

Wu Liang held Yao Shi's body and hesitated as he looked at the shirt she was wearing.

After silently reciting the calming mantra several times in his mind, he relaxed his tense nerves and reached out to unbutton Yao Shi's shirt and take it off.

Sheng Xue's fair skin flushed a seductive blush in the firelight, and the girl's unique fragrance was especially noticeable in this intimate contact.

Yao Shi's body was very soft. This wasn't the first time Wu Liang had held her, but he was still captivated by Yao Shi soft and delicate body.

As he wiped the remaining seawater from her body, Wu Liang couldn't take his eyes off her beautiful, snow-white skin and wanted to look at it a few more times.

Looking at the pure white lace lingerie covering her soft breasts, Wu Liang remained silent for a long time before giving up on taking it off. He simply wiped the water droplets from her breasts, then reached around her waist and took off her pantyhose and skirt. He held her small feet in his hands and gently massaged them, hoping to warm Yao Shi's body.

Wu Liang undressed Yao Shi quickly because he dared not slow down, fearing he might develop some strange thoughts about Yao Shi.

"This is the first time I've felt that taking someone's clothes off is such a test of my willpower."

Wu Liang held Yao Shi 'Yao Shi clothes on a frame made of dead wood by the fire. He breathed a sigh of relief and said this.

His gaze inadvertently swept over Yao Shi's delicate body; her fair and rosy skin was like a ripe white peach, tempting one to take a bite.

Especially her alluring long legs and slender waist; upon seeing this, Wu Liang hurriedly looked up at the top of the cave to shift his gaze.

Even though Yao Shi's figure isn't as hot and alluring as Milutin's or Qiao Ranxin's, it doesn't negate the fact that she's a beauty, and a very aloof, icy beauty at that.

Especially those long, slender, and beautiful legs, which made Wu Liang believe that there were only two kinds of legs in the world: Yao Shi's legs and other people's legs.

"What am I even doing...?"

Suppressing his inner desires, Wu Liang smiled helplessly, shook his head to clear his mind of distractions, and quickly took off his upper body clothes, tightly embracing Yao Shi, who was only wearing underwear.

He didn't have time to think about anything else; his priority was to wake Yao Shi up as soon as possible.

The longer this girl sleeps, the worse her physical condition is. He must help Yao Shi's body quickly return to its original temperature.

"I hope you won't be angry when you wake up."

Wu Liang carried Yao Shi closer to the fire in front of them, feeling the heat wave coming towards them. He buried his head in Yao Shi's neck and whispered something.

Feeling Yao Shi's icy body temperature, Wu Liang's heart was now greatly shaken.

Seeing that Yao Shi was slow to wake up, he felt very uncomfortable and distressed.

The phrase "my heart is in turmoil" perfectly describes his current mood; his mind is completely filled with Yao Shi.

They didn't even think about how they would be rescued; all they were thinking about was when Yao Shi would wake up.

"If you knew I kissed you underwater, what kind of expression would you have?"

Wu Liang gently touched Yao Shi's soft lips. Although he had no choice at the time, he did kiss her.

Yao Shi's lips were incredibly soft; he felt it the moment he touched them, a sensation akin to kissing a soft marshmallow that left him longing for more.

Even now, thinking about it makes his heart sweet. If he could, he really wanted to try a real kiss again, instead of the disappointing way they did in the sea before.

Even in such an embarrassing way, he felt such a flutter in his heart; if he could truly embrace Yao Shi and immerse himself completely in her...

"Hiss... what if Yao Shi punches me to death...?"

Thinking of this, Wu Liang suddenly burst out laughing. He had just imagined a scene in his mind where Yao Shi punched him hard because she was so shy.

You know, that was his first kiss underwater. He never expected that his first kiss would be given away in such an embarrassing way. It will definitely not be a pleasant memory to think about in the future.

"But if that person is Yao Shi, it doesn't seem so bad."

Wu Liang murmured to himself, then reached out and poked Yao Shi's soft little face with a faint smile.

It would be nice to stay with Yao Shi like this forever, away from the noisy and complicated streets and cities, and live a secluded life with Yao Shi in the quiet mountains and forests.

However, the consequence of doing so might be that Milutin and Han Yu come knocking on your door with weapons and fierce expressions.

The dry wood made a crackling sound as it was ignited by the flames, and a dual drowsiness, both physical and mental, was eroding Wu Liang's senses.

With his eyelids growing heavier, Wu Liang quietly stared at the fire in front of him and hugged his arms tightly.

Let me take a nap now and get some rest so I'll have the energy to continue taking care of Yao Shi...

A cold wind blew in from outside the cave, carrying away the ashes from the burnt-out dry wood. Feeling a chill, Yao Shi slowly opened her eyes.

The previous wound had not yet healed, and the pain in her head made her gasp.

Looking around at the dark cave, Yao Shi struggled to stand up and take a good look at where she was.

Just as she was about to get up, she noticed that she seemed to be trapped by someone. No matter how hard she struggled, she could not break free from the other person's embrace. It was as if she was tightly locked up by an iron hoop.

This shocked Yao Shi. Even though she had just woken up and her strength had not fully recovered, she was not someone that could be easily trapped by just anyone.

The other person was very strong, but being held in their arms not only didn't make me feel uncomfortable, but it was also very warm.

"Young Master!?"

When Yao Shi saw clearly in the dim light that it was Wu Liang holding her from behind to keep her warm, her eyes widened in disbelief, and she murmured in a low voice.

The young master is now asleep, and she is curled up in his arms like a pampered little rabbit.

"Hmm..."

The intense headache made Yao Shi dizzy. She vaguely remembered encountering rolling stones on the overpass and being hit on the head by a stone while protecting Han Yu as they moved toward the safe zone.

Then, along with the broken railing, he fell off the overpass and plunged off the cliff into the deep sea below...