The next day, the master and the disciple planned to go to Weicheng to see how far He Zhan's injury was being treated. If it was almost over, they could go back to the sect together.
Gu Yuqi had other plans and would not join them.
Before parting, Tong Yan and Gu Yuqi sat alone in the pavilion for a while.
The weather today is particularly good, with the sun shining brightly and the gentle breeze bringing a touch of moist coolness.
Tong Yan sat upright on the stone bench, took out a few things and pushed them in front of Gu Yuqi.
Gu Yuqi glanced at the items one by one, including his storage bag, the Moon-Breaking Key, and the glass bracelet he had specially exchanged for... His expression suddenly darkened, and he looked at Tong Yan with a cold gaze.
"You returned these things to me to draw a clear line between you and me."
Although Tong Yan did not answer directly, his attitude showed everything. He explained everything related to him clearly, "Although I have refined the key, it is only the most basic kind. I have the spiritual consciousness above."
It has been wiped off. I have kept the bracelet well and untouched. The spiritual stones in the storage bag..."
Only halfway through, Gu Yuqi interrupted unbearably, "That's enough!"
Tong Yan paused for a moment, without looking at him, and insisted on finishing the rest, "I don't know the specific number of spirit stones. I used some and added some in. You have a look. If the number is wrong, I can add more."
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Gu Yu expected her to speak calmly and felt a little hateful. Did she know that every word she said was like steel needles, pricking into his chest mercilessly. There was no blood, but the pain made his heart tremble.
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The corners of his eyes turned reddish, and he stared at the person in front of him who was trying hard to distance himself from him, almost losing his composure.
For a long time, he tried his best to stay calm and asked, "Why?"
Why should we draw a clear line with him? Is it because of who or what he did wrong? He needs a reason.
This time Tong Yan finally looked him in the eyes, but couldn't hold on for long and quickly looked away.
"Sorry." The first thing she said was an apology. It contained apology, hesitation and seriousness, but no regret or nostalgia. Gu Yuqi's eyelashes trembled slightly and he looked at her silently, like a prisoner waiting for trial. Every time
The more time you spend, the more panic and anxiety you feel in your heart.
She's not kidding.
"I don't like you as much as you like me." Tong Yan looked back at him gently and spoke again.
Gu Yuqi's feelings were too heavy and hot for her, and she simply couldn't bear it.
When the verdict was finally announced, Gu Yuqi's heart suddenly sank following her words, and he felt that her reasons were ridiculous.
A somewhat sarcastic smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, his eyes were filled with sadness, but his tone was unexpectedly calm and he said, "I know."
He had always known that they had always been unilaterally tempted by him before.
"You don't hate me, do you?" He stared at her stubbornly. If you don't hate me, everything is possible.
Gu Yuqi's calmness was a little beyond Tong Yan's expectation, but she still remembered today's purpose and told him seriously.
"There are so many people I don't hate. You like me but I can't return the same feelings as you. This is unfair to you and I can't bear it.
We are not suitable not just because of the depth of our feelings, but also in terms of personality and habits. You are strong and self-disciplined, and I am lazy and free. They are two extremes, and it will only be very tiring to get along with each other."
Gu Yuqi: "If you are not satisfied because of these issues, you can tell me directly."
After talking for a long time, the situation made no progress, and Tong Yan wondered whether what he said was too tactful.
The relationship between the two can be considered ambiguous at best, and rejection does not require so much nonsense and rules. There should also be less hesitation and room for fantasy.
She said with determination: "It's not a matter of telling or not, it's that I don't like you, and I have no intention of getting married to you."
After finishing speaking, Tong Yan stood up to leave and sincerely advised, "Please put your things away. I'm not a very good person. Don't like me anymore."
Her decisiveness hurt Gu Yuqi's eyes. He grabbed her wrist and asked bitterly, "You dislike me so much and don't want to have anything to do with me."
His words left Tong Yan silent, and he couldn't help but reflect on whether he was being too heartless. After all, they had fought side by side before, and he had even saved her.
After hesitating for a moment, she said: "We have just met each other. If you encounter any trouble in the future, I will not refuse if I can help you."
"Ha..." Gu Yuqi grabbed her hard, and her wrists hurt from the tight grip. Tong Yan endured the silence and just glanced at Shang Xun's position to make sure he was there.
Gu Yuqi noticed her action and his eyes were filled with evil thoughts. He looked up and saw a look of dissatisfaction in her eyes, "You have someone you like."
There were obviously no signs before, but everything changed after seeing Shang Xun. It was hard for him not to doubt whether there was a connection.
"No." Tong Yan replied almost immediately, emphasizing clearly again, "I don't like anyone, and I don't like you, that's all."
Her words were simple and straightforward, leaving no room for error, leaving Gu Yuqi unable to find any reason to stay.
He said paranoidly, "I insist on forcing it."
Tong Yan's eyes clearly reflected his expression at this time, with red eyes that were suppressed, and dark eyes looking up at her motionlessly. It seemed that she was deciding his life or death, but in fact, she was waiting for an opportunity to drag her into the abyss.
Her eyes trembled slightly, revealing a hint of fear uncontrollably, but she quickly averted her gaze to hide her uneasiness, and carefully persuaded her.
"Calm down, you can't force your feelings."
Gu Yuqi stared at her blankly, and finally let go. There was fear in those clear, innocent eyes, even if it was only for a short moment, he still saw it.
She was afraid of him just now.
He couldn't understand it, what was more was the discomfort of not being able to breathe. She was afraid of herself, which was more unacceptable than her not liking herself.
As soon as the restraints were loosened, Tong Yan walked out of the pavilion without stopping. Even though the burning gaze behind her seemed to be real, she resisted not looking back.
Is she afraid of Gu Yuqi?
Of course I'm afraid, she is a relatively cowardly normal person, and the paranoia and desire for exclusivity that he showed from time to time after becoming a demon has reached a somewhat pathological level.
Although these depressing characters were a little extreme due to the influence of the devil, she really couldn't forget the murderous intention he had towards her because of this.
She may fall in love, but she will never risk her life to do so.
Who can guarantee that he will always be awake and never go crazy and implement some terrible ideas?
Placing your own safety on the sanity of others is no different from praying that your target will not hit you every time he gets drunk and becomes violent after drinking.
I'm sorry to use such a thing to compare Gu Yuqi, but the essence of what she wants to express is indeed the same.
Of course, this was not the only reason for rejecting him.
Undoubtedly, his appearance is something she likes very much. She definitely likes him a little bit, and she doesn't object to getting along with him.
When I first knew that he was interested in me, I seriously thought about whether to start a relationship.
But Gu Yuqi first wanted to have a Taoist relationship, but her thoughts were superficial and she was considering whether to fall in love with him.
Any relationship that does not have the goal of getting married is just a hooligan. She just wants to be a hooligan.
The difference in their goals meant that they were destined not to be together.
Too many things have happened in the past six months. The master disappeared, he was punished, and when he met Gu Yuqi again, things had changed a bit.
His too serious attitude deterred her. His passionate feelings were as hot as lava, straightforward and passionate. She was selfish and timid and couldn't bear it. She couldn't even respond to the same feelings, and she felt even more pressure from it.
The only way is to reject him as soon as possible, let him calm down as soon as possible, and break away from this obviously fruitless relationship.
Why did you choose this day to make it clear? That’s because Shang Xun is here.
Because of what she had learned that day, she was afraid that what she said would be too harsh and would stimulate Gu Yuqi to lose control of his emotions and do something extreme.
She always makes some precautionary preparations.
Selfish, indifferent, ruthless? She doesn't care, and she has already known herself. She is so bad, and since they parted ways, doesn't he just escape?
Tong Yan couldn't help but smile when he thought of this, but there was no real joy in his chuckle.