Xu Qingtong felt a sting in his nose at Dongfang Hui's question and nearly shed tears.
He hesitated, then said, "Senior Sister, your Niwang Palace was struck by tribulation lightning while you were trying to save me, and you lost your memory!"
"What?" Dongfang Hui was greatly startled. Her face full of confusion, she said, "But I clearly remember that you're my junior brother, and also my... my... husband-to-be!"
"Yes... I am your junior brother! We're both Gloomwind Valley disciples!"
"Where is Gloomwind Valley?"
"Gloomwind Valley is, well..." Xu Qingtong told Dongfang Hui about Gloomwind Valley, hoping to stir her memories.
But even after he finished recounting how Dongfang Hui had accidentally arrived in Central Province, she still showed no reaction.
Xu Qingtong could only stop. Any further, and he would be telling her about the painful events of her past.
"Your name is Xu Qingtong, and mine is Dongfang Hui?"
Xu Qingtong nodded.
"What about Senior Sister Du?" Dongfang Hui asked.
"Senior Sister Du is from Gloomwind Valley too. She and I have the same master!"
Dongfang Hui suddenly looked rather downcast. "Qingtong, I think you and Senior Sister Du are a better match. I... I... I'm not quite worthy of you!"
"Senior Sister, don't let your thoughts run wild. How could you be unworthy of me?"
"I don't understand anything, and I can't help you with anything. I'll only be a burden to you!" Dongfang Hui said, lowering her head.
Xu Qingtong's eyes reddened, his nose stinging as tears welled in his eyes. He tilted his head up slightly, forcing back his tears, and said in a somewhat choked voice, "Senior Sister, you're very bright, and you learn everything quickly. You won't be a burden to me! Even if you couldn't do anything at all, I would still