Chapter 358 - Still Failing to Acknowledge Him? (1/2)
Jing Yi had trouble falling asleep. Not only were they in a secret realm he had never seen before, but he had also been separated from his fiance because of it and might remember things he didn't want to know because he had carelessly taken in the spiritual energy of the Fractured Crystal Leaf.
He lay there awake for a while but finally, his eyes closed. With all the things that had happened his mind and body were both fatigued. There was no way he could put off falling asleep any longer.
Naturally, Jing Yi's luck wouldn't be so good as to escape the effects of the Fractured Crystal Leaf. In fact, his luck seemed pretty bad because what he saw was exactly what he didn't want to remember.
Once again he opened his eyes to a stone pavilion among a sea of flowers but this time it wasn't just a painting. No, this time he was actually standing in front of the real thing. He didn't feel any excitement though. Instead, there was a feeling of deep tranquility in him as if all this was normal, as if it was the way it was supposed to be.
The quietness was abruptly shaken by the rustling of the plants in the wind and in the next moment, he was wrapped in a warm embrace that shielded him from the fresh breeze. Now aware that this was only a memory from a past life Jing Yi wanted to somehow break out of it but just like in the Hei Dian Sect he was bound, unable to move this body or even control its thoughts. Instead, he had to follow with what the him of his past life wanted.
Right now, his past him wanted to smile. ”Who would have thought that the weather would suddenly change?”
”Mn. It sure is surprising. You're wearing too little. Let me warm you.”
The arms around his waist tightened, making his heart speed up. He leaned back against that broad chest and closed his eyes for a moment. In turn, the man actually leaned forward until their cheeks touched. He lifted a hand and his fingers slid through Jing Yi's hair. He shuddered at the man's touch only to be hugged even closer in response.
”Are you really that cold?”
The past Jing Yi slowly opened his eyes and looked at the flowers in front of them. That so-called change in weather had already gone by and now there was only the evening sun shining down on them. Yes, it was getting slightly chillier but it was nothing more than that. There really was no way to call this being cold.
”We could go inside.”
Jing Yi shook his head. ”No, there's no need. All is well.”
”Are you sure?”
”Mn. You don't have to worry about me.”
The man gently chuckled and his hand slipped out of Jing Yi's hair and touched his arm instead. It traced the flowing fabric of his sleeve until it reached Jing Yi's fingers. The man intertwined his own with them while his lips softly touched Jing Yi's temple. ”I'll always worry about you. You're my most important person. The one I love. How could I let you suffer any harm? Be it as small as it may. I still want to keep it away from you.”