jdhmnovel Chapter 317 Confused
Chapter 317 Confused
Yun Yao returned to her residence and slammed the door shut, as if this would isolate her from all the disturbances from the outside world. She leaned against the door and slowly slid down to sit on the ground, hugging her knees tightly with both hands. The scene she had just seen in the courtyard kept popping up in her mind uncontrollably - the scene of Chu Mochen supporting Liu Yan'er.
The sun shone on them, Liu Yan'er leaned softly in Chu Mochen's arms, and Chu Mochen looked down at her, his face was somewhat helpless, but also with a trace of concern. That scene was like a sharp dagger, piercing straight into Yun Yao's heart, making her upset. She tried to take a deep breath to calm herself down, but every time she closed her eyes, the scene became clearer and her heartbeat became more rapid.
"Why... why is this happening?" Yun Yao muttered to herself, her voice trembling and choking. Every little detail of her and Chu Mochen's acquaintance flashed through her mind like a revolving lantern. The tacit cooperation when they were on missions together, the laughter in between training, and the fiery and affectionate gaze he gave her occasionally... Was all this fake?
Yun Yao shook her head vigorously, trying to get rid of these messy thoughts. She knew very well that she couldn't sink into despair at this moment, and she had to cheer up. So, she forced herself to stand up, walked to the cushion in the middle of the room, sat down slowly, and prepared to start practicing as usual.
She closed her eyes and tried to gather her spiritual power and enter a state of cultivation. But as soon as she calmed down, Chu Mochen's figure broke into her thoughts again and she couldn't drive him away. Her spiritual power became chaotic and several attempts ended in failure.
"Damn it!" Yun Yao suddenly opened her eyes, her eyes full of annoyance and anger. She punched the ground to vent her inner frustration.
At this moment, a familiar mechanical voice sounded in her mind: "Host, your emotions are fluctuating violently. Are you in any trouble?"
It was the system's voice. Yun Yao was feeling very aggrieved at the moment. When she heard the system's question, her eyes suddenly turned red. She bit her lower lip, hesitated for a moment, and finally poured out all her worries: "System, I saw Chu Mochen and Liu Yan'er together. He supported her. They looked... very close. I was so confused. I knew I shouldn't be so easily influenced, but I couldn't help but wonder if I had misunderstood something, or if he didn't have the kind of feelings for me that I thought..."
The system was silent for a moment, as if it was digesting Yun Yao's emotions, and then said in a gentle and rational voice: "Host, don't panic. In this situation, seeing with your own eyes is indeed easy to cause misunderstandings, but you also know that appearances are not necessarily facts. From your previous interactions with Chu Mochen, his feelings for you are obvious to all. Liu Yan'er is deep-minded, and there is no guarantee that she will not deliberately frame you and lead you to misunderstanding. What you need to do now is to calm down and analyze carefully, and don't be swayed by emotions and make rash judgments."
Yun Yao listened to the system's advice, but the doubts and grievances in her heart were still hard to dissipate. She smiled bitterly and said, "I also know that I should be calm, but when I saw that scene, my heart felt like it was torn apart. I finally gained a foothold in this cultivation world, and I thought I had found someone to walk side by side with, but I didn't expect..."
"Host, don't forget your original intention of traveling through time. You want to fight back in this world and become a strong person. Feelings are important, but you can't lose yourself because of them. You have a powerful helper like me. As long as you focus on practicing and improving your strength, any difficulties can be solved. As for the matter of Chu Mochen and Liu Yan'er, you might as well find an opportunity to ask him calmly. It's better than you letting your imagination run wild here alone." The system coaxed.
Yun Yao took a deep breath and nodded slightly: "You are right, system. I can't just give up like this. I need to become stronger. No matter how the relationship ends, I must have enough strength to protect myself."
She adjusted her sitting position, closed her eyes, and tried to put aside her distracting thoughts and focus on her cultivation. This time, although Chu Mochen's face would flash through her mind from time to time, she gritted her teeth and, with her stubborn willpower, forced her attention back to the circulation of her spiritual power.
Time passed by minute by minute, Yun Yao was immersed in cultivation, gradually forgetting the troubles of the outside world. Spiritual power flowed slowly in her body, circulating back and forth according to the route of the practice. With each cycle, she could feel her strength improving slightly.
However, just as she was about to enter a deep state of cultivation, there was a gentle knock on the door.
Yun Yao suddenly opened her eyes and frowned slightly. Who would come to see her at this time? She stood up and slowly walked towards the door, feeling a little uneasy.
When he opened the door, Chu Mochen came into view. He stood at the door, looking a little tired, his eyes full of anxiety and concern. When he saw Yun Yao, he was slightly stunned, as if he didn't expect her to open the door so quickly, and then he said: "Yun Yao, I... I want to explain to you what happened just now."
The moment Yun Yao saw Chu Mochen, her heart ached, and the emotions that had just calmed down began to surge again. She subconsciously wanted to close the door and keep him out, but she stopped halfway through.
"What's there to explain?" Yun Yao said coldly, her voice trembling slightly. She turned her head away, not daring to look directly into Chu Mochen's eyes, for fear that the mental defenses she had built up with great difficulty would collapse in an instant under his gaze.
Seeing Yun Yao so indifferent, Chu Mochen felt a pain in his heart. He took a step forward and tried to hold Yun Yao's hand, but she dodged him. "Yun Yao, listen to me. Things are not what you see. Liu Yan'er fell on purpose. I just helped her up subconsciously. I don't have any other intentions towards her."
"Really?" Yun Yao sneered, "That's such a coincidence, I just happened to see that scene. Chu Mochen, you don't have to explain, I don't want to listen." Her eyes were red and tears were welling up in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to fall.
"Yun Yao, you have to believe me. We have experienced so much together during this period of time. Don't you understand me yet? You are the only one in my heart." Chu Mochen's voice was filled with a hint of anxiety and helplessness. He looked at Yun Yao with deep affection in his eyes.
Yun Yao's heart trembled suddenly. She wanted to believe him, but that scene was like a thorn, deeply piercing her heart, making her unable to let go. "I'm very confused now. You go first. I want to be alone." She gritted her teeth and said this, and then closed the door without waiting for Chu Mochen's response.
The moment the door closed, Yun Yao leaned against it, unable to hold back her tears any longer. She slowly slid down to the ground, covering her face with her hands, her shoulders trembling slightly. At this moment, her heart was filled with pain, confusion, and helplessness. On the one hand, she couldn't let go of her feelings for Chu Mochen, and those beautiful memories kept pulling at her heart; on the other hand, she was afraid of being hurt again, and didn't dare to let go of her guard and trust him easily.
Outside the window, the sun was still shining brightly, but Yun Yao's world seemed to have fallen into endless darkness. She didn't know how to face Chu Mochen, nor did she know where this relationship would go. In this complex world of cultivation, she thought she had found warmth and support, but she didn't expect to fall into such a heart-wrenching emotional entanglement.
After a long time, Yun Yao raised her hand and wiped away the tears on her face. She knew that crying would not solve any problems, and she had to be strong. No matter what, she could not give up practicing. Only strength was the foundation for her to gain a foothold in this world.
She stood up again, walked to the futon and sat down, with a look of determination in her eyes. This time, she put aside all distractions and devoted herself to cultivation. Spiritual power surged in her body, and as her mind flowed, her aura continued to rise. In the process of this cultivation, she seemed to temporarily forget the pain in her heart and found a trace of inner peace.
However, just as she was getting better at cultivation, the system's voice sounded in her mind again: "Host, a mysterious spiritual power fluctuation has been detected nearby. It seems that something unusual is about to happen. It is recommended that you suspend your cultivation and be alert."
Yun Yao was startled and immediately opened her eyes and gathered her breath. She stood up and looked around vigilantly, gathering spiritual power in her hands to prepare for any possible emergencies.
The room was completely silent, with only the rustling of leaves in the breeze outside the window. Yun Yao walked cautiously towards the door and peered out through the crack. She saw a dark shadow flash past in the courtyard outside, so fast that it would have been difficult to detect if she hadn't had sharp eyes.
"Who is it?" Yun Yao asked in a low voice, and at the same time opened the door and rushed out. But when she arrived in the courtyard, the black shadow had already disappeared without a trace, leaving only a faint spiritual energy.
Yun Yao frowned, and a bad feeling welled up in her heart. Who was this mysterious black shadow? Why was he here? Was he coming for her, or was it related to some strange incidents that had happened in the sect recently? Countless questions flashed through her mind, but she couldn't find the answers for a while.
At this moment, the sect's alarm bell suddenly rang, and the rapid and loud bell echoed over the entire sect. Yun Yao's face changed, and she knew that something must have happened. Without time to think about it, she flashed and ran towards the direction where the alarm bell rang.
Along the way, she saw many disciples running in the same direction in panic. Yun Yao became more and more anxious, and her pace became faster and faster. When she arrived at the scene, she saw a group of disciples gathered together, looking ahead in fear.
Yun Yao pushed aside the crowd and took a closer look. She saw a seriously injured disciple lying on the ground, barely breathing. There was a shocking wound on his chest, and blood was gushing out, staining the ground beneath him red.
"What's going on?" Yun Yao asked anxiously.
A disciple trembled and answered, "We don't know either. We suddenly heard a scream just now, and when we rushed over, we found that he had become like this. Senior sister, look at his wounds. They don't look like they were caused by ordinary weapons. They seem to be caused by some evil skills."
Yun Yao squatted down and carefully examined the wound of the disciple. The flesh around the wound was a strange black color and emitted a pungent stench. It was indeed not like an ordinary injury. Her heart sank, realizing the seriousness of the problem.
"Quick, carry him to the infirmary and notify the elders to come over." Yun Yao stood up and said loudly. The disciples nodded one after another and hurriedly carried the seriously injured disciple away.
Yun Yao looked around, her eyes revealing a trace of solemnity. The sect has always been peaceful, but recently strange things have happened one after another. First, there was the emotional turmoil between her and Chu Mochen, and now another disciple was inexplicably seriously injured. What kind of conspiracy is hidden behind all this? Her intuition told her that this series of events was by no means accidental, and it was very likely that someone had done it deliberately, and she and Chu Mochen might have fallen into a huge trap.
While Yun Yao was lost in thought, Chu Mochen also rushed to the scene. He was slightly startled when he saw Yun Yao, then he quickly walked to her side and asked in a low voice: "Yun Yao, are you okay? What happened?"
Yun Yao glanced at him, feeling mixed emotions. At this moment, facing the crisis of the sect, she temporarily put aside her personal emotional entanglement. "I'm fine. One of the disciples was seriously injured and the situation is very critical. The elders should be here soon. Let's see if we can find some clues first."
Chu Mochen nodded slightly, and the two began to search carefully around. They did not miss any corner, trying to find the murderer's traces from clues. However, after searching for a while, except for a trace of strange spiritual energy, nothing was found.
“This spiritual energy… is very unfamiliar. I have never felt it in my sect before.” Yun Yao said with a frown.
"I also feel something is wrong. It seems we have to be careful. Things have been uneasy in the sect recently. You have to pay more attention to your safety." Chu Mochen looked at Yun Yao, his eyes full of worry.
Yun Yao's heart moved slightly, she felt the concern in Chu Mochen's words. Although there were still some knots in her heart, at this critical moment, she nodded gently: "You too, we all have to be careful."
At this time, the elders of the sect arrived at the scene. They looked solemn, shook their heads and sighed as they looked at the blood on the ground. The leading elder stepped forward and asked about what happened, then his eyes fell on Yun Yao and Chu Mochen: "Did you two find anything?"
Yun Yao reported the situation they found to the elders. After listening, the elders pondered for a moment and said, "This matter is of great importance. It seems that our sect has been targeted by an evil force. From now on, the sect will be more alert and all disciples are not allowed to go out alone. Yun Yao, Chu Mochen, you two have performed well and have outstanding abilities. Next, assist the sect in investigating this matter and make sure to find the mastermind behind it."
"Yes, Elder." Yun Yao and Chu Mochen responded in unison.
After the elders left, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at each other and saw determination in each other's eyes. Although they still had emotional issues to resolve, at this moment, the safety of the sect was above all else. They had to put aside their personal grudges, work together to face the crisis, and protect their common home.
After returning to her residence, Yun Yao sat on the bed exhausted. Too many things happened that day, and her body and mind were greatly impacted. First, the misunderstandings and entanglements in her relationship made her exhausted; then she encountered a serious injury incident of a sect disciple, and the responsibility and pressure weighed heavily on her shoulders.
She closed her eyes and rubbed her temples, trying to relieve the headache. Chu Mochen's figure appeared in her mind again, and this time, her mood was extremely complicated. She knew that in the days to come, they would have to face the crisis of the sect and deal with their feelings for each other. The road ahead was full of unknowns and challenges.
But Yun Yao has a spirit of not admitting defeat in her bones. She secretly vows that no matter how great the difficulties are, she will not back down. She wants to make a name for herself in this world of cultivation, protect the people she cares about, solve all the mysteries, and let the truth come to light.
Outside the window, the night deepened and everything was silent. Yun Yao took a deep breath, adjusted her mindset, and began to prepare for the upcoming challenge. She knew that tomorrow would be another tough battle...