Chapter 311 - 309: Feel the Wind Here

Chapter 311: Chapter 309: Feel the Wind Here

Si Muye listened. Despite his status as a young noble, he showed no airs and patiently explained:

"Don’t worry, we’ll be back. We just have some business to attend to and need to be away for a few days."

"For now, just follow A Yue’s methods and watch over Bright Mountain. By the time we return, the seeds might have already taken root and sprouted."

His eyes were as warm as a spring day. A hopeful expression appeared on his firm, handsome face as he gazed at the land he and Shen Yue had reclaimed with their own hands.

From traveling day and night searching for soil, to tilling the land, to planting the seeds...

He had completely integrated himself into this land, becoming one of them, his heart tied to their fate.

Listening to him, the expression hidden deep in Shen Yue’s eyes darkened a few shades.

The little cubs clinging to him all chimed in one after another:

"That’s right, we’ll be back!"

"Yeah, we’re just going to find our little sister. You guys have to do your best to take care of this place, okay!"

After hearing this, all the people were reassured.

They all urged Shen Yue and Si Muye to come back soon.

Shen Yue and Si Muye walked through the fields.

The children were in a nearby plot, pointing out the seeds they had planted, chattering away boisterously.

On a hillock at the edge of the fields, the two sat in silence, gazing out at the vast land spread below them.

It was a rare moment of peace that belonged only to them.

It was just like their time on Wilderness Mountain when they first met, quietly enjoying the moment together...

They listened to the children’s laughter and felt the cool breeze that swept across the land.

Finally, Shen Yue looked at Si Muye.

"Si Muye, I remember you used to love freedom more than anything, loved running through the mountains and rivers, feeling the speed of the wind. How about... you take me for a run?"

Si Muye was taken aback. He hadn’t expected Shen Yue to suddenly want to go for a ride.

He remembered back on Wilderness Mountain, after she had healed his leg, how he had spent several days sprinting freely through the forest, reveling in the speed of the wind...

He had been so happy, so full of life.

There was even that time when they went to settle scores with the Grizzly Bear Tribe. He had carried Shen Yue on his back, madly dashing over mountains and across ravines...

She had been so scared she didn’t dare open her eyes, screaming nonstop...

He looked at her.

"You’re not scared anymore?"

A corner of Shen Yue’s mouth lifted.

"I’ve been through my share of storms and perils now. I’m not as timid as I used to be!"

Hearing this, Si Muye stood up.

"Alright!"

With that, like a guardian knight, he bent down, lowered his head, and crouched before her.

"Get on. I’ll take you for a ride."

Shen Yue watched him, a warmth spreading through her heart.

’This man is always so careful, so considerate.’

Her expression shifted, and she climbed onto his back, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Let’s go! Let’s see how fast you are now!"

After all, Si Muye had been fed Vitality Water by her three times; his spiritual power had to have broken through to at least SS+.

His legs were probably much faster than before.

Si Muye felt the soft body on his back, and his heart trembled. The joy he felt was beyond words.

’How long has it been since I last touched her?’

He pushed off with his feet, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Hold on tight!"

His figure shot forward, covering more than ten meters in a single leap, transforming into a blur.

The children below clapped their hands happily.

"Wow, Ancient Bear Father is so fast!"

"The female mother and Ancient Bear Father are flying!"

The children happily hopped and skipped in the fields below, their little legs trying to chase after Si Muye.

So as not to get too far from the children, Si Muye just weaved back and forth around the perimeter of the fields.

The people watching this scene commented one after another:

"Benefactor A Yue and the Lord have such a good relationship!"

"Yes, it makes one so envious!"

"Every one of Benefactor A Yue’s Beast Husbands dotes on her, but I especially think this Lord Ancient Bear... he’s truly a man of few words but great ability, has no airs, and is good to us common folk too!"

Listening to them, Si Muye’s ears turned red, and then his whole face followed suit.

Although he wasn’t Shen Yue’s Beast Husband, every time he heard someone mistake him for one, he would blush crimson, his heart leaping with joy, as if they had hit upon his secret thoughts...

He was as shy as an innocent young boy.

So, afraid that Shen Yue would notice his strange reaction, he ran even faster...

On his back, how could Shen Yue not see his ears that were red enough to bleed? And how could she not know of his feelings for her...

She said nothing, just held him tighter, feeling the world fly past them...

The whistling wind was clearly blocked by the barrier of spiritual power around Si Muye, yet she still felt it sting her eyes, making them red and hot...

It made her want to cry.

Si Muye couldn’t see her expression. He just kept running with all his might, feeling that this was a special joy that belonged only to him and Shen Yue...

’As long as it’s something that makes Shen Yue happy, I have to do it for her, and do it to the best of my ability.’

After a few laps, thanks to the protection of his spiritual power, not a single strand of Shen Yue’s hair was out of place...

The two sat back down on the hillock. Si Muye saw the redness rimming her eyes and assumed the wind had caused it.

"A Yue, it’s all my fault. I should have held back a little on the speed just now. You got hit by the wind!"

"Are you cold? Let me give you my clothes!"

As he spoke, he started to take off his shirt, but Shen Yue quickly stopped him.

"I’m not cold. You should keep it on."

A corner of her mouth lifted as she looked at him.

"We’re about to leave. You... you shouldn’t always be thinking about me. Take some time to properly feel the wind here, the air, everything. I’m afraid that when you follow me to the sea area, there will be many things you’re not used to."

Si Muye’s hands froze. He met Shen Yue’s gaze, and an indescribable feeling welled up in his heart.

’Is A Yue... worrying about me?’

’Is she afraid I won’t be able to adapt to being underwater?’

Si Muye was a little overwhelmed by the unexpected favor. His heart pounded fiercely, and he felt as happy as a child.

"I won’t. It doesn’t matter where we go, as long as I can be by your side."

’I always thought I’d lost my chance, but I never expected A Yue to be this concerned and caring toward me.’

’It’s... it’s not unrequited.’

Hearing this, Shen Yue avoided his gaze and looked off into the distance...

He could see an indefinable emotion hidden in her eyes.

He paused, then, as if realizing something, softened his voice.

"A Yue, I know you’re worried about Xi Xi. Don’t worry, Xi Xi will definitely be alright."

"You’re so capable. As long as we get there in time, you’ll definitely be able to heal Xi Xi. I believe in you, and you have to believe in yourself, too."

Shen Yue looked at Si Muye, her throat tightening...

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found it incredibly difficult to speak.

’This silly bear... he believes in me so much...’

’But... am I truly worthy of his trust?’

’Can I really protect everyone?’

Seeing her expression, Si Muye’s heart ached.

Awkward and clumsy with words, he took the initiative for the first time, reaching out to pull her into his arms...

But halfway there, he stopped himself.

"A Yue, I’ve said it before. No matter what happens, I will stay by your side. Don’t be afraid."

Shen Yue looked into his pure and sincere eyes, which were filled with concern for her.

She took a deep breath, feeling an overwhelming sense of guilt!

Her expression shifted as she tried her best to compose her emotions.

"Si Muye, I will not let anything happen to Xi Xi."

She stood up, her eyes exceptionally determined as she looked at him, as if she had made some sort of resolution.

"As long as I can save Little Qi, I will do it at any cost. No matter what choice I have to make, even if I have to trade my own life, I won’t hesitate!"

「Back in the courtyard.」

Si Muye’s mind was still echoing with Shen Yue’s determined expression from a moment ago and the words she had spoken to him.

Mu Silin and Ye Lüqi had been back for a while, and the men were all waiting for Shen Yue in the courtyard.

As soon as he saw the two return with the children, Mu Silin immediately said:

"Shen Yue, the Sea Clan’s messenger has replied. The passage to the Sea Realm can be opened within half an hour."

Huang Ziyue’s dark red eyes were as deep as ink. He walked to Shen Yue’s side.

"The Water Beast has also been arranged. We can depart now."

Shen Yue nodded.

"Let’s go!"

’We can’t delay any longer. Every minute, every second we’re late, Xi Xi is in more danger.’