Lian Yue froze, as though something were steadily growing within her heart, breaking through the soil and flourishing ever more luxuriantly.
She had fallen in love with Master?
How she wanted to deny those words, yet she knew perfectly well that her senior sister was right.
Within the Illusory Moon Grand Array, she had seen her own Dao Heart. Master's name had long since been carved all over it.
Afterward, through countless twists and turns, dream after dream had indeed proved that point.
But with death approaching, she truly did not wish to admit it, much less let those words reach Eldest Senior Sister's ears and plant a thorn in her heart.
Her life was about to wither away. Such was her Fate Pattern, and her destiny had long been ordained. Since that was so, why make her senior sister feel guilty?
At that thought, she shook her head and looked at Second Senior Sister.
"Second Senior Sister, though you are easygoing, you are also the most steadfast of people. I'm not trying to persuade you, nor could I. I only want you to truly understand Master, so you can consider things seriously and make your choice."
"Then, do you still hate Master now?"
The breeze blew freely, and the land lay tranquil.
Inside the Star-Seizing Temple, Lian Yue's face was slightly pale. Her peach eyes shone faintly as she stared fixedly at her second senior sister, her heart taut with nervousness as she awaited her answer.
Mo Ke was still brewing herself tea, her expression as calm as ever. Only then did she slowly raise her head.
"Yes!"
"Just as I thought."
Lian Yue sighed inwardly, bitterness finally creeping onto her face.
Over the years, she had visited Kyoto many times to see Mo Ke. She understood her temperament