The Universe Around Us

Chapter 7

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The bright moon shone in the dark sky, and cricket sounds could be heard as the rest of the immortals in Jiuchongtian were deep asleep, chasing dreams and catching rests. While everyone was comfortably snuggled in their beds, two people were outside and wide awake.

Feng Jiu remained silent when she couldn't think of a great answer to Dong Hua's question after he caught her trying to sneak out. She grimaced internally for not being able to come up with good hogwash this time.

"Are you not going to say anything?" Dong Hua spoke again, reminding her to speak.

He was awake the whole time, reading different scrolls in his study room as part of the research he was doing regarding his wife's bizarre situation when he heard the footsteps of Xiao Bai coming out of the master chamber. He instantly put down the scroll on the table and quietly went out of the room to check what his wife was up to.

The ward he placed around Taichen Palace immediately appeared when she attempted to push the door open. This unexpected act made him come out of his hiding place when he panicked and thought she would be gone once again.

He almost lost her once, and he's not stupid enough to lose her the second time around.

She did not answer his question again. He sighed and gently took her hand, which prompted her to be closer to him. This action seemed to surprise her when she looked at him with wide, questioning eyes.

"Dijun, what are you doing?" She finally spoke since what Dong Hua did was not very him. She stared at his face and noticed the solemn look he wore.

His brows furrowed at her question. "Holding your hand." He stated the obvious.

Feng Jiu sighed at his answer. "Why?" She asked.

"Why not?" He answered. "You still haven't answered my question, Xiao Bai. Why are you outside and not in bed? Where were you planning to go?" He continued his inquiry.

Feng Jiu bit her lip and thought for an answer. "I was planning to leave early to see Gugu." She used her aunt as an excuse this time and hoped that Dong Hua would finally let her go. But then, she was unaware of the fact that the Bai Qian from this world has been staying in Qing Qiu for the whole duration of the week.

Her answer made him still. He observed her face to see anything amiss. He was starting to get suspicious of her uncanny behavior and answers since she woke up yesterday morning.

One of the monumental events in her immortal life that happened last week was something they did not expect to turn out to be. For some unknown reason, even the protection shields he provided her weren't enough to keep her safe. Hence why the moment he finally found her, she was already gravely injured.

He thought that the heavens really made sure that his power won't be enough to protect the woman he deeply loved during that time.

Her first ascension wasn't that disastrous since he was able to witness the whole event, and he was quick enough to help her rush home, with Zhe Yan in tow, to treat the wounds she obtained from the lightning strikes. But the second one... He stopped from his thoughts.

"Why would you go to your aunt this early, Xiao Bai?" He asked as he tried to understand why she was behaving this way.

"She must be looking for me already, Dijun. And I also don't want to overstay here and abuse your kindness." Feng Jiu answered. She thought that honesty could save her from the long conversation that she knew was about to ensue.