"That's exactly it. If Sister-in-law had wanted to make a move, you wouldn't have been able to withstand even one attack. If she had truly taken you for a lecher and hadn't believed a single word you said, you'd probably be dead already—not merely injured!"
Nie Tong said.
"This..." Nie Yun blinked.
Indeed, if Tantai Lingyue had truly meant to kill him just now, neither the True Blood Royal Crown nor the King-sealing clone could have saved his life!
Could it be that she had held back because his words had actually worked?
"It's good that you said it. Sister-in-law may have only just revived and still be confused inside. She doesn't want to acknowledge it, and she doesn't dare to acknowledge it either, afraid that there might be something wrong with you. Just let her have some time alone! Some things must be faced sooner or later. Perhaps once she thinks it through, she'll understand! Besides, many people knew about your relationship with her. If she wants to investigate, she'll definitely be able to figure it out!"
Nie Tong laughed.
He had once been simple-minded and understood nothing about matters of the heart. After merging with the Asura King's memories, however, he seemed to have gained an understanding of such things as well, speaking with great confidence.
"Let's hope so!"
Nie Yun shook his head.
Though he felt disappointed, he also carried a faint sense of anticipation.
Not only had Tantai Lingyue revived, but she had become so powerful. Deep down, he was still extremely happy.
Before, she had merely been the Heavenly Dao, equally impossible to communicate with. Now, though she did not recognize him, at least she stood before him as a living person. As long as he persisted, one day he would surely make her remember