flstandardbreds Chapter 319 Misunderstanding deepens
Chapter 319 Misunderstanding deepens
The morning light shone through the thin clouds and fell on the martial arts training ground of the cultivation sect, giving this place full of spiritual energy fluctuations a golden edge. Yun Yao was dressed in white, holding a long sword, with a nimble figure and sword energy like a rainbow, and she was fully immersed in her cultivation. However, under her seemingly focused appearance, her heart was like a turbulent wave, and she could not rest for a moment.
Ever since she saw Chu Mochen holding Liu Yan'er that day, that scene had been replaying in her mind like a nightmare. Every time she recalled it, her heart felt like being stabbed by thousands of needles, the pain was unbearable. She had thought that Chu Mochen was the person who understood her best and was the most trustworthy in this strange world of cultivation, but now, that scene was like a high wall, standing between the two of them, making her hesitate.
Yun Yao put away her sword and stood up, looking up at the clouds floating in the sky, trying to calm her chaotic mind. But as soon as she closed her eyes, the gentle look Chu Mochen gave Liu Yan when she was a child would appear involuntarily. She took a deep breath and secretly warned herself: "Yun Yao, you can't go on like this. Emotions will only make you weak. Only strength is the foundation for a foothold in this world."
So, she suppressed the bitterness in her heart and decided to completely cut off this feeling and put all her thoughts into cultivation. From then on, as long as she sensed Chu Mochen's breath approaching, she would turn around and hide like a frightened deer.
On the other hand, Chu Mochen had also noticed something strange about Yun Yao in the past few days. In the past, every time they met, Yun Yao's eyes would always sparkle with a lively light, with a bit of playfulness and intelligence, but now, there was only alienation and indifference in those eyes. He was full of doubts, and didn't understand why Yun Yao's attitude towards him would change so drastically in just a few days.
One day, Chu Mochen came to Yun Yao's place of practice early to wait for her, wanting to ask her something. Not long after, he saw Yun Yao slowly approaching. She was still dressed in white clothes, with a cold face, like a fairy descending from the earth, but the aura emanating from her body kept people at a distance.
"Yun Yao!" Chu Mochen couldn't wait to step forward and shouted.
When Yun Yao heard the voice, her body tensed up instantly and she subconsciously stopped. She raised her head slightly and glanced at Chu Mochen. A trace of panic flashed in her eyes, but was quickly replaced by indifference.
"Senior Brother Chu, what's the matter?" Yun Yao tried her best to make her voice sound calm, but her slightly trembling hands still betrayed her nervousness at the moment.
Chu Mochen walked forward and looked at Yun Yao carefully, his brows furrowed, his eyes full of concern and confusion: "Yun Yao, why have you been avoiding me these days? Did I do something wrong? Is there something between you and me that cannot be explained clearly?"
Yun Yao turned her head slightly to avoid his burning gaze, bit her lower lip, and said in a cold voice: "Senior Brother Chu, you are too polite. I have just been busy with cultivation these days and have no other intentions. If there is nothing else, I will leave first." After that, without waiting for Chu Mochen to respond, she quickly walked around him and walked forward.
Chu Mochen looked at Yun Yao's departing back, and his doubts grew stronger. He stood there for a long time, trying to find a clue from Yun Yao's words and cold attitude.
In the afternoon, the sun was getting hotter and hotter. The paths of the sect were shaded by green trees, and there was an occasional breeze, bringing a slight coolness. Chu Mochen was walking alone on the path, still thinking about Yun Yao. Suddenly, a slight voice came into his ears.
"Humph, look at Yun Yao, she used to always cling to Senior Brother Chu, but now Senior Brother Chu is fed up with her, and she doesn't even realize it!"
"That's right, you don't even look at your own status. You are an outsider disciple, but you still want to climb up to Senior Brother Chu's high branch."
"I heard that Senior Brother Chu has been very close to Senior Sister Liu recently. Senior Sister Liu is gentle and beautiful, and comes from a famous family. She and Senior Brother Chu are a perfect match made in heaven."
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When Chu Mochen heard these words, his face instantly darkened. He looked in the direction of the voice and saw Liu Yan'er standing not far away with a few female disciples, with a smug smile on her face, and kept saying bad things about Yun Yao.
Chu Mochen's disgust towards Liu Yan'er suddenly surged like a tide. He took a few steps forward, looked at Liu Yan'er with cold eyes, and scolded: "Liu Yan'er, don't talk nonsense here and stir up trouble!"
When Liu Yan'er saw Chu Mochen suddenly appear, a trace of panic flashed across her face, but she quickly regained her composure. She blinked innocently and said aggrievedly: "Brother Chu, how can you say that to me? I'm just telling the truth. In the past few days, Sister Yunyao has indeed become distant from you, and everyone has seen it."
Chu Mochen snorted coldly: "It's not your turn to comment on my affairs. If you dare to slander Yun Yao behind her back again, don't blame me for being rude!" After that, he turned away, leaving Liu Yan'er and the others standing there, their faces turning pale and red.
At this time, Yun Yao happened to pass by here. She wanted to avoid the crowd and find a quiet place to practice, but she didn't expect to hear the conversation between Chu Mochen and Liu Yan'er. When she heard Chu Mochen scolding Liu Yan'er for her, her heart couldn't help but move slightly, and her originally cold heart seemed to have a crack.
But before she had time to savor this warmth, she saw Chu Mochen turning away, and Liu Yan'er looked at Chu Mochen's back, with deep affection and pride in her eyes. Yun Yao's heart sank to the bottom again, and she smiled self-deprecatingly: "Yun Yao, Yun Yao, what are you expecting? They are the same kind of people, and you are just an outsider after all."
After returning to her residence, Yun Yao locked herself in the room, leaned against the door, and slowly slid down to the floor. Tears welled up in her eyes, and finally burst out, sliding down her cheeks. She hugged her arms tightly, as if this could give her some comfort.
"System, am I really that stupid?" Yun Yao murmured softly.
The system's voice sounded in her mind: "Host, don't be fooled by appearances. You must trust your own feelings and give Master Chu a chance to explain."
Yun Yao shook her head and smiled bitterly, "Explain? What else is there to explain? I saw it with my own eyes, how could his concern for Liu Yan'er be fake? Forget it, from now on, I will just go my separate ways with him."
From then on, Yun Yao devoted herself to cultivation. She stayed in the training room day and night, studying the exercises diligently and challenging her own limits. Every impact of spiritual power and every pain of breakthrough made her more determined to become strong enough, so strong that she would not be hurt by anyone or any emotion.
As time went by, Yun Yao's aura became more and more fierce. Her swordsmanship became more and more exquisite, and her spiritual power became more and more mellow. In her hard practice again and again, she gradually forgot the disturbances in the outside world and the feelings that made her heartbroken. She only immersed herself in her own world of practice and bravely climbed towards a higher realm.
However, fate does not seem to let her go. A crisis is quietly approaching in the sect, and this crisis will once again closely link her and Chu Mochen together...