The Art of Subduing Dragons

Chapter 199: Extra 6 (Side)

Yun Xuan noticed that Ruoling's face suddenly turned pale, and the light in her eyes dimmed with her words. Panic surged in her heart as she quickly said, "Ruoling, you misunderstood what I meant..."

Ruoling had already lost her composure, her eyes reddening, "So I'm not even a substitute? What do you take me for?"

Yun Xuan felt utterly flustered, "No, that's not what I meant, Ruoling. There's no substitute; from start to finish, it's always been you. There's never been anyone else."

Ruoling was taken aback, pointing at herself, "Just me?"

Seeing Ruoling like this, Yun Xuan decided not to hide anymore. Ruoling had been gloomy for days, constantly asking her why she wouldn't accept her, which made her heart feel like it was being roasted over a fire. During Ruoling's absence, she had been contemplating this, and now that both Luo Qingci and she were silent, she decided to be honest; otherwise, it would only add to their troubles.

So she stood up and bowed to Ruan Li and Luo Qingci, "Your Majesty, my lords, I truly apologize for disturbing you. I will explain everything to Ruoling."

After saying that, she reached out and took Ruoling's hand, "I'll take her back first."

Ruan Li smiled and waved her hand, "As long as you understand, go ahead. I wish you good news."

Ruoling's head was still spinning, and she foolishly let Yun Xuan lead her away.

Along the way, she wanted to ask several times, but every time Yun Xuan just turned her head and seriously looked at her, saying, "Let's go back first. I'll explain, okay?"

Having grown up without parents, Yun Xuan was everything to her. Although she had taken a master, she was now capable of standing on her own. In front of Yun Xuan, she was always the most obedient and couldn't refuse her.

Yun Xuan conveyed to Ruoling a strange signal that made her chaotic thoughts stop for a moment and focus solely on her.

But as Yun Xuan saw that look in her eyes, her heart began to beat irregularly for some unknown reason.

This was something she had struggled with countless times, often comforting herself that it was fine to accompany Ruoling and accept her.

But once she allowed herself to indulge in these feelings, she would remember the day when Meng Zhou lost her breath in her arms, and she would feel unworthy, unable to bear the thought of Meng Zhou.

Although Ruoling had yet to remember, she was becoming more and more like Meng Zhou, with identical small habits and gestures, and even the way she expressed her feelings was strikingly similar, causing Yun Xuan's heart to suffer.

If Ruoling hadn't shown sadness and frustration, perhaps Yun Xuan would still be hesitant.

Thinking of this, she quickened her pace and took Ruoling to the little wooden house where she had watched her hatch.

Ruoling had lived here from birth to transformation, and even before she became a disciple, she had spent her days here. This place held so many memories, almost all of which were connected to Yun Xuan.

She stood there, staring blankly at the familiar house, while Yun Xuan gestured for her to sit down.

Ruoling refocused her thoughts and looked at Yun Xuan as she spoke.

"I'm going to tell you something that might be a big shock, but no matter how much you can understand, you don't need to feel burdened. You can be completely honest about what you're thinking, okay?"