AWB Chapter 148 He held nothing back
Chapter 148 He held nothing back
Long Ze's gaze fell on Cong Xian, who subconsciously pursed his lips, a hint of guilt in his expression, and slowly said:
“I told Yue’er that you were investigating the Iron-Eating Beast Tribe. She had never asked about your whereabouts before, but today, a brown-rank male from the Treasure-Seeking Rat Tribe said you were seriously injured.”
Yue'er was extremely anxious and immediately ran over to ask me what I was doing.
I'm really worried that if I don't tell her the truth, she'll overthink things, causing her even more anxiety, which will affect her and the baby in her womb...
So I told her the truth... I'm so sorry, I couldn't keep my promise.
Ruan Xiyue's gaze then turned to Long Ze, her eyes filled with heartache.
She slowly stretched out her hands, her movements as gentle as if she were handling a rare treasure, and gently cupped Long Ze's face, her gaze fixed on the unhealed scar on his cheek, her eyes overflowing with tenderness.
"I'm not interfering with what you're doing, so why can't I know?" Her voice carried a hint of grievance, but also a deep concern.
Long Ze gently raised his hand, his fingers lightly stroking the long hair beside Ruan Xiyue's forehead. A doting smile appeared on his face as he softly said, "I just don't want you to worry about me. Besides, I'm afraid I'll disappoint you if I fail to bring back any useful information this time."
Upon hearing this, Ruan Xiyue felt as if her heart had been gripped tightly by an invisible hand, and a sharp pain shot through her.
Previously, she had calmly planned to keep Long Ze's injuries and take them to Fierce Ear Beast City so that everyone could see them and use them to attack the Great Bamboo Fox Monkey.
But at this moment, faced with Long Ze's unreserved love, her thoughts immediately appeared selfish and despicable in comparison.
Long Ze felt a pang of heartache as he watched Ruan Xiyue's tears fall like beads from a broken string.
He lowered his head slightly and gently kissed away the tears on her cheeks, a kiss filled with endless tenderness and pity.
"Don't blame yourself for your previous ideas. Strategically speaking, the idea you just proposed wasn't wrong."
His voice was deep and gentle, as if he were comforting a wounded fawn.
"Honey, I'm telling you this not to make you sad or upset. I'm doing all this just to touch your heart and make you happy."
Long Ze's eyes were full of affection as he stared intently into Ruan Xiyue's eyes, as if he wanted to convey all his feelings to her.
"If all of this only makes you sad, then everything I've done has lost its original meaning."
Ruan Xiyue frowned slightly, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably.
She choked up, nodded vigorously, and said, "Okay, I'm not sad anymore. Everything you've done for me has touched me deeply. It's all very meaningful and incredibly precious to me."
As she spoke, Ruan Xiyue tried to treat Long Ze's injuries, but Long Ze gently grasped her wrist, brought her hand to his lips, and tenderly kissed her fingertips.
"Honey, let's not stay here too long, we need to leave quickly."
His voice carried a hint of urgency, and his eyes revealed his concern about the situation.
Ruan Xiyue looked at Long Ze with teary eyes, and she instantly understood his thoughts.
He wanted to keep these injuries as irrefutable evidence to prove the evil deeds of the Great Bamboo Lemur tribe.
Long Ze felt a pang of pain in his heart when he saw Ruan Xiyue's tearful face.
He slightly raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a reassuring smile, and then took out a soft animal skin from his storage bag, gently wiping away the tears and tear stains on Ruan Xiyue's face.
Then, Long Ze took Ruan Xiyue's hand tightly and led her outside.
Ruan Xiyue still had glistening tears on her eyelashes, her gaze fixed on Long Ze walking ahead of her to the right.
Feeling his warm, large hand tightly enveloping her small hand, the warmth seemed to dispel all the gloom in her heart.
Along the way, the dappled shadows of the trees, under the blazing sun, were gently rustled by the breeze, as if whispering something.
But at this moment, in Ruan Xiyue's world, there was only the sound of her own heart pounding, "thump, thump," one beat after another, like a war drum striking her heart.
Long Ze turned his head slightly, intending to check on Ruan Xiyue's condition, but then suddenly remembered the unhealed wound on his face. Afraid that she would feel heartbroken again if she saw it, he only showed his undamaged outline and gave Ruan Xiyue a gentle smile, a smile that seemed to say: Don't worry, I'm here.
Behind them, Jiu Chen and Qin Ye followed silently.
As they looked at the two people clinging tightly together in front of them, a ripple of jealousy stirred in their hearts.
But more than anything, a strong determination arose within them; they longed to be like Long Ze, giving themselves wholeheartedly to Ruan Xiyue.
They vaguely sensed that Ruan Xiyue's feelings for Long Ze were a little more special than those for all of them.
Previously, they were full of doubts, not understanding what was so unique about Longze that could attract Ruan Xiyue so much.
Now, they finally realized the truth.
Long Ze genuinely cared for Ruan Xiyue, and in everything he did, he always considered her feelings.
He could even accurately guess the thoughts that Ruan Xiyue never voiced.
No wonder Ruan Xiyue has a special feeling for Long Ze.
Jiu Chen and Qin Ye secretly vowed in their hearts: he must also work hard to win such a special place in Ruan Xiyue's heart.
Ruan Xiyue and her group walked out of the mountain stream and successfully reunited with the orcs of the two races.
The beastmen who were intently watching the city of Lie'er turned their heads at the sound.
When they saw Long Ze's horribly damaged state, everyone's eyes revealed sincere admiration.
But the thought that their own males had been hurt like this by others ignited their anger instantly, their eyes bloodshot and burning with fury.
Immediately afterwards, all the orcs clenched their right fists in unison and pounded their chests forcefully, one after another, while letting out deep roars.
This roar was filled with respect and recognition for the hero Long Ze, as if paying tribute to him and giving him strength.
Ruan Xiyue stood aside, watching the scene before her. For some reason, she was deeply moved, her heart surging like a turbulent sea, unable to calm down for a long time.
She slowly turned her head, looking in the direction of Fierce Ear Beast City, urgently calling out in her mind: "[Dodo, quickly help me check on the situation of the Great Bamboo Lemur Clan.]"