"Wuxia, what's wrong?" Ye Wuxia's actions startled Li Dalong, and he asked worriedly.
"Dalong, I missed you so much!" Ye Wuxia hugged Li Dalong and said through her tears, "I've spent this past year and more cultivating in seclusion, without a chance to see you. I really want to be with you forever."
Ye Wuxia's words stirred Li Dalong's heart. He held her tightly and said, "Wuxia, I missed you very much too. This past year and more, I've been cultivating hard, hoping to protect you and take care of you better."
They embraced for a long time before parting. Li Dalong took Ye Wuxia's hand and said, "Wuxia, thank you for all your hard work this past year. I can see that your cultivation has improved greatly. I'm truly happy for you."
"Dalong, thank you!" Ye Wuxia felt very happy at his words. "I'll keep cultivating hard too."
"Wuxia, I believe you'll grow stronger and stronger," Li Dalong said with a smile. "But the most important thing now is for you to rest properly and get yourself into good condition. I'm also cultivating hard to improve my cultivation. I believe that in the days ahead, we'll be together forever."
"Yes, Dalong, I believe in you!" Ye Wuxia said, nodding.
The two embraced and poured out their hearts to each other, while Ke Xialing watched from the side, her face full of envy.
Only after a long time did Ye Wuxia remember that she was at Li Dalong's residence in the Cloud Glow Sect. She lifted her head from his chest and saw Ke Xialing beside them, and a rosy cloud spread across her cheeks.
She gently slipped out of Li Dalong's arms and said to Ke Xialing with a bashful expression, "Little Sister Xiaoling..."
"Sister Wuxia, it's been so