"Mm..."
After Ye Feng and Li Mucheng sat side by side on the sofa, Ye Feng hesitated for a moment, gazing at Li Mucheng's solemn expression before finally voicing his thoughts.
"The reason I think this way is because of myself."
"Why? You’re not at fault in this matter at all. The situation today happened because of Xie Yuyan herself."
"No."
Ye Feng shook his head and sighed.
"I’m the root cause of everything. If I didn’t exist, none of this would have happened. The one who truly made things turn out this way for all of you... is me."
"......"
Listening to his words, Li Mucheng could already guess the real concern weighing on his heart. She knew perfectly well that the reason she had become who she was now was precisely because of Ye Feng. Whether it was Xie Yuyan, Su Yuxin, or even the missing Shen Mengli—their connections to Ye Feng were undeniable. Now, what he meant was that he saw himself as the primary reason their lives had intertwined, and that everything happening now or in the future was inextricably tied to him. In his mind, he was shouldering the blame for all the misfortunes. But to Li Mucheng, this so-called sense of responsibility felt unbearably grating.
"So, Mucheng, just let me handle this alone—"
"Ye Feng, are you an idiot?!"
Just as Ye Feng was about to gently decline Li Mucheng's goodwill, he didn’t expect her to cut him off first, her voice brimming with anger.
"Why do you always assume that if something goes wrong, it’s your fault? You haven’t done anything wrong!"
"N-no, it’s not like that, Mucheng! I have made mistakes—huge, irreversible ones. And now, the consequences are catching up to me... I was too naive, thinking that broken things could just be patched up and made whole again. But now I realize... there’s no going back."
After saying this, Ye Feng lowered his head, weighed down by regret. But before he could sink further into melancholy, a pair of warm hands cupped his face. To his surprise, Li Mucheng lifted his head and pressed her forehead against his.
"Ye Feng."
She rarely called him by his name. Her dark eyes shimmered with tenderness as she gazed at him.
"I don’t care what happens to me in the future because of you. But I do know what my life would be like without you. It was you who brought color into my world. You taught me how to face life. You pulled me out of the shadows and stood by my side... It was your kindness that dragged me out of that bottomless abyss. So what I want to say is..."
She paused, watching his dazed expression, then seized the moment to lean in and brush her lips lightly against his before pulling away just as quickly.
"No matter what happens, I’ll stay by your side—just like you did for me. My kindness will always be yours alone. For you... I’d give everything, even my life."
"Mucheng..."
Her heartfelt words left Ye Feng utterly stunned, so much so that he barely registered the faint chime of a system notification in his mind. For the first time in this unfamiliar world, he truly felt Li Mucheng’s emotions.
It started with her... It all started with her...
Tears streamed down his face as he cast aside all restraints, surrendering to an overwhelming sense of peace and release. He buried his face in her chest.
"Ye Feng..."
Li Mucheng felt the dampness against her skin—this was the first time she’d seen him so vulnerable. Of course, she didn’t know it was also the first time he had ever shown his true self to her.
"It’s okay, Ye Feng. I’m here. I’ll always be here."
Gently stroking his hair, she looked at him with eyes full of warmth and love. Who would’ve thought that one day, she’d be the one repeating the very words he had once said to her? Perhaps... this was all predestined.
With that thought, she bent down and wrapped her arms around him, occasionally patting his back in reassurance.
Ye Feng didn’t sob or weep uncontrollably. He simply let the tears flow silently until his emotions finally settled.
"Ye Feng?"
"Mm... Thank you, Mucheng. I feel much better after hearing your words."
At her prompting, he straightened up, though his eyes darted away, avoiding her gaze—as if their roles had reversed.
"Ye Feng~ Look at me!"
"Ah... Okay..."
The moment he turned his head, Li Mucheng spun around and settled onto his lap, then pressed a deep, lingering kiss against his lips. When she pulled back, she smiled in satisfaction.
"That’s more like it. I told you, you don’t need to carry all this weight alone. I’m here for you."
"Mucheng..."
"Stop, stop, stop! No more of this gloom, Ye Feng. If you keep being like this..."
She puffed out her cheeks, hands on her hips, and declared with mock fierceness:
"I’ll kiss your lips raw!"
"......"
Seeing his dumbfounded expression, Li Mucheng realized her threat hadn’t intimidated him at all. Narrowing her eyes, she gave him a dangerous look.
"Seems like I’ll have to teach you a lesson so you understand just how serious I am~"
"Mucheng, wait. Actually, I wanted to tell you— Mmph!"
Ye Feng had just raised a hand to point toward the kitchen when Li Mucheng pounced on him like a face-hugging creature, sealing his lips in a kiss that left them both lost in the moment.
......
Gurgle...
"See? I told you the congee would burn."
Ye Feng touched his slightly swollen lips, shooting an awkward glance at Li Mucheng, who stood frozen in front of the stove.
"Wuu... My carefully prepared breakfast of love..."
Her lips quivered as if she’d been deeply wronged, and she shot him an accusatory glare.
"This is all your fault, Ye Feng! My breakfast is ruined!"
"How is it my fault? I tried to warn you, but you cut me off!"
"Well, you could’ve resisted a little!"
"Does my mouth look like I didn’t resist? Who was the one charging at me like a wild horse, completely unstoppable?"
"Th-that never happened!"
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?
ts me of treason?" "Correct. The host must return to the capital and gradually build up influence." "Wait—I have half a million soldiers, and you want me to go back to the capital to 'build influence'?" "Host, you are currently the Northern Garrison General, loyal to the Great Xia Dynasty." "Of course I am loyal to Great Xia! Absolutely loyal!" "But you keep referring to yourself as 'We'..." "Never mind the details! Summon all the regional commanders and military officers! We suspect treacherous officials are manipulating the court! They shall march with Us to the capital and purge the corrupt!" "......"
