The air became quiet for a moment.
Wen Ran suddenly huffed, crossing her arms and saying, "Who told you to deceive me just now? Why can't I just trick you back?"
He sighed, "It was my fault just now, Ranran, please don't be mad at me."
"Promise me you won't lie to me again."
"Alright, I won't lie to you again."
Wen Ran finally showed a satisfied expression. She stopped dragging her feet and followed him at a normal pace. At the same time, she discreetly began forming seals with her hands behind her back. The only thing she was grateful for now was that, although her swordsmanship was lacking, she had some talent in magic.
Seemingly to lighten Wen Ran's mood, the man walking in front said, "Didn't you want to break off the engagement with me? Why did you come to such a dangerous place to find me?"
This person had been observing them from the shadows from the beginning. Asking this question now, he had no other reason than to gather information.
Wen Ran spoke truthfully, "I wanted to break off the engagement because I thought I wasn't worthy of you. You deserve a better girl."
"But you still came to find me."
"Because, aside from the engagement, you're still my senior brother, and you've saved me before. I can't just leave you be."
"So, what you're saying is that your feelings for me are just a brother-sister relationship?"
"You could say that."
"But I believe you are the girl most worthy of me."
They reached an open area, where candles lit up the stone walls, leading to a central stone platform. Surrounded by water, the surface shimmered under the candlelight, while the damp, cold air hung oppressively.
Strangely, the place was adorned with intricate carvings, as if it was an unfinished large house.
The fire in the man's hand went out. He turned to look at her, speaking warmly, "For you to come to such a dangerous place to find me, my heart is deeply moved. We are not unfeeling like plants. Ranran, I don't want to break off the engagement. In fact, I want us to become husband and wife."
Imagine, a handsome gentleman as elegant as jade, gazing at you with deep, concentrated affection, confessing sincerely. Which woman in the world could resist such temptation?
Yet, Wen Ran would rather hear Shen Wu occasionally speak in that strange, sarcastic tone than see this person's fake, affectionate facade. She stepped back. "Senior brother, have you forgotten about Qin Susu?"
The name hadn't been mentioned by anyone who entered the dense forest, so when Wen Ran brought up Qin Susu, the man needed a moment to think about how to respond.
"At this moment in my heart, no woman in this world can compare to you." His words could apply to any situation.
He slowly walked towards Wen Ran, his tone as tender as water, "Ranran, it's just us here, no one else. I know you have feelings for me, so why not be brave? Reveal your true feelings."
His voice had a strange magic to it, and Wen Ran's mind was momentarily muddled. Deep down, she seemed to desire something, so much that her whole body felt like it was trembling.
By this time, the man was already close to her. "Ranran, show me your desires without restraint, and you'll experience the greatest joy of your life."