The Legend of the Princess' Counterattack

Chapter 353 Memories and Struggles

The night was as dark as ink, quietly covering the sect. The moonlight was like water, pouring through the window lattice onto Yun Yao's body, outlining a lonely outline for her.

She sat alone in front of the window, looking at the bright moon outside with empty eyes, but her thoughts had already drifted away and she was trapped in a whirlpool of memories of the past.

Yun Yao, who had just entered the world of cultivation, was filled with curiosity and uneasiness about the unknown world.

At that time, she, as a secular princess, seemed out of place in this place of cultivation where the strong were respected.

Chu Mochen, who was born as a prince of a neighboring country, was cold and aloof. When they first met, the two had an argument over a small competition between their sects.

It was a competition among new disciples, aimed at testing everyone's mastery of basic magic. Although Yun Yao had modern knowledge, she was still a novice in the actual use of magic.

She managed to survive a few rounds with her flexible response, but gradually lost the upper hand when she faced a stronger disciple. The opponent's spiritual power attack came one after another, and Yun Yao was struggling and was about to lose.

At this moment, Chu Mochen appeared. He flashed and stood in front of Yun Yao, easily defusing the opponent's attack.

Yun Yao raised her eyes and saw his tall and straight back. At that moment, the sunlight shone on him, as if it had given him a layer of gold, which made people feel at ease for no reason.

But before Yun Yao could thank him, Chu Mochen said coldly: "You are so weak, don't embarrass the sect."

Yun Yao was annoyed. She was already furious because of the embarrassment she had just experienced. She immediately retorted, "I asked you to mind my business. How powerful are you?"

The two of them became enemies from then on, and whenever they met in the sect, they would never give in to each other, and sparks seemed to fly when their eyes met.

However, the gears of fate turned quietly, and a sect mission tied them together tightly.

It was an exploration of a mysterious valley, which was said to contain rare herbs that were very beneficial for spiritual practice.

Although Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were reluctant to travel with each other, they had no choice but to form a team and set off under the arrangement of the elders.

The valley was filled with mist, and danger lurked in every corner. Soon after they entered, they were attacked by a group of low-level monsters.

Yun Yao was in a panic and almost made a mistake in the magic spell in her hand. Fortunately, Chu Mochen reminded her in time. The two fought side by side and finally repelled the monster.

After this battle, the atmosphere between them changed subtly. Although they were still harsh in words, their actions showed a little more tacit understanding.

Continuing to go deeper into the valley, they found a herb that was emitting strange light, which was one of the targets of this mission. However, there were powerful restrictions around the herb, and if they touched it, there would be a danger of spiritual backlash.

Yun Yao observed carefully and, relying on modern scientific thinking, came up with a bold idea to break the ban. Although Chu Mochen was skeptical at first, looking at Yun Yao's determined eyes, he chose to believe her.

The two of them carefully followed Yun Yao's plan, trying and adjusting again and again, and finally after many twists and turns, they successfully broke the ban and obtained the herbs.

At that moment, they smiled at each other. The past grudges seemed to disappear in this smile, and a seed of trust was quietly planted in their hearts.

After that, they experienced many life and death tests together. During a mission to explore ancient ruins, the ruins were full of traps and poisonous fog, and one's life would be in danger if one was not careful.

Yun Yao accidentally triggered a mechanism, and in an instant, sharp arrows shot from all directions like a rainstorm.

Chu Mochen protected Yun Yao behind him without hesitation, and used his own spiritual power to hold up a shield to block the rain of arrows.

Yun Yao looked at his solid back, a warm current surged in her heart, and her eyes couldn't help but moisten slightly. When the danger was over, she thanked him softly, and Chu Mochen just nodded slightly, but his red ears revealed his shyness.

As they spent more time together, the days and nights spent practicing and discussing techniques together made the flame of their love grow stronger and stronger.

They would share their thoughts with each other on the rooftop under the moonlight. Yun Yao would tell stories about the modern world, and Chu Mochen would listen attentively, his eyes full of longing for that strange world. Chu Mochen would also talk about his responsibilities and ambitions as a prince, and Yun Yao would listen quietly, giving encouragement and support when appropriate.

Unconsciously, every time I looked at each other, there was a bit of tenderness and attachment in my eyes that was difficult for others to detect.

The affection is heating up, but conflicts are also coming one after another. Liu Yan'er's deliberate provocation is like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up thousands of waves.

That day, Liu Yan'er pretended to be sad and found Chu Mochen, crying and telling him how Yun Yao had said bad things about him behind his back and how she had despised his efforts.

Chu Mochen was already feeling depressed because of the recent bottleneck in his cultivation, and on impulse, he actually believed Liu Yan'er's one-sided words.

When he went to confront Yun Yao angrily, Yun Yao was full of doubts. Facing Chu Mochen's accusations, she had no way to defend herself.

Seeing the disappointment and anger in his eyes, Yun Yao felt as if her heart was torn apart. She tried to explain, but Chu Mochen didn't give her a chance and left resolutely after saying some harsh words.

At that moment, Yun Yao felt as if the world had lost its color. The sweetness of the past and the hurt of the present were intertwined together, like an impenetrable net that bound her tightly and made her struggle between love and fear.

She loved Chu Mochen, loved the burning sincerity hidden under his arrogance, and loved his unhesitating protection at the critical moment of life and death.

But now, this love has become a sharp blade that hurts her. She is afraid of being misunderstood and hurt again, and afraid that the sincerity she once gave will be trampled on and become worthless.

Yun Yao clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging into her palms. She kept asking herself in her heart: Should I continue this relationship? If I give Chu Mochen another chance, what if it brings me even deeper pain? How should I bear it?

The moonlight was still cold, sprinkling on Yun Yao's tear-stained face, and her heart was torn in pain.

On the one hand, the beautiful memories of the past are like bright stars, shining brightly, making her reluctant to give them up; on the other hand, the pain of reality is like thorns, bleeding every time she touches it, which makes her hesitate.

In this long dark night, Yun Yao's soul seemed to be torn into two halves, one half was immersed in the gentle land of the past, and the other half was trapped in the abyss of despair in the present. She didn't know how to choose in order to find liberation and see the dawn again.

In the distance, the cry of a night owl was heard, which seemed to add a sad footnote to this sad night. Yun Yao slowly got up, walked to the bed, lay down gently, and stared at the ceiling with lifeless eyes.

She knew that this night was destined to be sleepless. Chu Mochen's gentle smile and his resolute departure kept appearing in her mind. This torture made her physically and mentally exhausted, but she was powerless to break free.

Perhaps, only time can slowly heal all these pains; or perhaps, under the arrangement of fate, they can finally resolve the misunderstanding and regain their old love. But at this moment, Yun Yao can only suffer alone in these endless memories and struggles, waiting for the arrival of dawn and looking forward to a new turn.