Cultivation Online

Chapter 2318  Sun Rouxiʼs Feelings(2)

”Haa…” Jing Ruye released a deep sigh a moment later when Sun Rouxi refused to elaborate after her outburst.

”Youʼre really cruel, Rouxi. Why are you forbidding me from approaching Tian Yang when you donʼt even have any feelings for him? Youʼre no different from a child not sharing a piece of candy that doesnʼt even belong to you.”

”Who said I donʼt have any feelings for him?! I have had my eyes on him since the Immortal Monastery!” Sun Rouxi immediately replied.

However, sheʼd subconsciously spoken, and when she realized what she had just said, her entire face flushed with redness.

”W-Wait a second… Thatʼs not—” Sun Rouxi stopped midway when she couldnʼt think of an excuse.

Jing Ruye touched the smug-looking smile on her face with a finger and teased, ”Now that wasnʼt so bad, was it? Telling the truth, that is. I bet you feel like a mountain has been lifted off your shoulders now, especially when youʼve held such feelings in for so long.”

Sun Rouxi opened her mouth, but no words came out. Then, her face flushed even redder when she realized that she really felt lighter.

”Now you just need to say that straight to Tian Yang himself,” Jing Ruye continued.

”Impossible!” Sun Rouxi exclaimed.

Jing Ruye sighed, ”Listen here, Rouxi. Your feelings will remain nonexistent until you actually tell him.”

Sun Rouxi rubbed her eyes and sighed, ”Although youʼve been with the Sun Family for many years, there are still a lot of things you arenʼt aware of about my family—my bloodline. Even if I wish to embrace Tian Yang, my bloodline forbids me from doing so.”

”That… doesnʼt make any sense at all.” Jing Ruye said with raised eyebrows.

”Sorry, but this is something that I cannot share, even if itʼs with you.”

”I…” Sun Rouxi fell silent after a single word.

”Letʼs end this here. Iʼm tired.”

Sun Rouxi didnʼt give Jing Ruye a chance to object and quickly disappeared into her room.

A few months later, Tian Yang and Sun Rouxi got together for another study session.

”Is there something on my face?” Tian Yang asked when he noticed Sun Rouxi staring at his face with a weird expression.

”H-Huh? Your face? N-No…”

”...”

Tian Yang noticed that something was off about her but decided not to stick his nose into her business. He figured that if she wanted to tell him, she would.

”Then letʼs begin.”

”...”

Despite her best efforts, Sun Rouxi couldnʼt relax when in Tian Yangʼs presence.

ʼDamn it! Itʼs all Ruyeʼs fault! If she hadnʼt tricked me into saying all those weird things, I wouldnʼt be like this! I can barely look at him in the eyes without blushing!ʼ she cried inwardly.

For the next several days, Sun Rouxi struggled to remain concentrated on improving the soul cultivation technique, as Tian Yangʼs presence constantly occupied her mind.

From his scent to his handsome face, her mind would constantly wander to a weird place sheʼd never experienced before.

ʼWhat the hell am I doing? I need to get rid of these useless thoughts!ʼ Eventually, Tian Yang could no longer remain oblivious and sighed, ”Do you want to stop here? If anything is troubling you, I am willing to listen…”

Tian Yangʼs calm voice snapped Sun Rouxi back to reality.

ʼEven though I am supposed to be the mature one…ʼ she sighed inwardly.

”Sorry, itʼs nothing. Letʼs continue.”

Sun Rouxi managed to remain focused for the last several days.

”Thanks for your time.” Tian Yang said to her at the end of their session.

”I have nothing but time,” she calmly replied.

”...How long do you intend to stay here? Until I improve the technique? That could take thousands of years.”

”I donʼt care how long it takes. Even if it takes a million years, I am going to see this through until the very end. After all, this might be the last time that I will have any true freedom,” she revealed with a heavy sigh.

Tian Yang frowned at her ominous words.

”What do you mean by that?”

”Itʼs family matters.”

”...”

After a moment of silence, Tian Yang spoke, ”Are your parents forcing you into a marriage?”

Since this was a common problem within influential families, Tian Yang figured this might be the cause of Sun Rouxiʼs concern. After all, she belonged to one of the top backgrounds in the world.

”What?”

However, Sun Rouxi looked at him with a dumbfounded face.

”Of course not. What even gave you such thoughts?”

”I mean… isnʼt that a common trend among women from influential backgrounds?” Tian Yang asked.

Sun Rouxi sighed. ”Thatʼs true—but do you know where I come from? The Three Pillars of Heaven. Thereʼs no background more influential than ours, and arranged marriages are usually nothing more than political tools or ways to strengthen alliances.”

”That being said, itʼs not like I have no pressure at all, especially these days, where the Three Pillars of Heaven are trying to spread their influence. I wouldnʼt be surprised if they are considering it. However, Iʼd rather die than be forced to live with someone I donʼt even like, and my family is very aware of that.”

”Then…”

”Itʼs because I ran away from home again, and this time itʼs much longer than before. Once I return, Iʼll definitely be grounded for a very, very long time.”

”Is that so…”

Sun Rouxi then teased, ”What would you do if I were forced into an arranged marriage? Would you try to stop it?”

Tian Yang fell silent for a bit before responding with a smile, ”If you ask for my help, Iʼll do everything in my power to stop it.”

Sun Rouxiʼs eyes widened, her gaze flickering with delight at his response.

”I see…” she muttered before standing up. ”Then Iʼll see you again next time.”

However, instead of returning to her residence, Sun Rouxi went to find Ren Xia.

”Sorry for bothering you, but can we talk for a bit?” Sun Rouxi asked Ren Xia after she answered the door.