After being hit in the face by the system, I swapped bodies with Zhongli

After a short while, feeling the stillness as if she were in a vast, boundless wilderness, where no echo could be heard, Yuan Zhuoyue finally received Morax's answer.

He said, "I am not willing to tell you the truth about this thing that can unravel the confusion that has been troubling you."

It was exactly what Yuan Zhuoyue had expected that Morax would refuse to answer her questions.

Because he always did this in the past; those secrets he concealed, he would only reveal them when absolutely necessary, even if she insisted.

She was unable to get the answer she wanted from Morax. After a brief conversation, Morax subtly but deliberately steered the topic away from her.

Yuan Zhuoyue was used to Morax's concealment, but such a straightforward refusal without any evasive or roundabout words was completely unexpected.

She had assumed that Morax would, as always, dodge the question and give her a long, drawn-out explanation.

That's why they would go around in circles, using indirect and subtle language to politely refuse her request.

But unexpectedly, Morax's refusal this time was so direct.

Too direct.

It was completely unexpected.

From Morax's direct attitude, Yuan Zhuoyue can already deduce a lot of things.

The answer she sought was, in Morax's judgment, a 'taboo' that she absolutely could not easily touch.

Therefore, he must be kept away from the truth.

Based on her understanding of Yuan Zhuoyue, she believed that he would definitely try to resolve her doubts. And he said it so directly, without any concealment or pretense.

When Yuan Zhuoyue is being stubborn, she is incredibly stubborn, and no one can easily change her mind.

However, when it comes to listening to advice, Yuan Zhuoyue is truly obedient. When she can confirm that the other party's actions and ideas are correct, Yuan Zhuoyue is always able to readily correct her own mistakes.

Of course, this also has a necessary premise: that is, Yuan Zhuoyue truly realizes her mistake and believes that the other party is right.

The entanglement between Yuan Zhuoyue and Morax is quite complex and difficult to understand, belonging to a terrible state that is hard to unravel.

Even so, Yuan Zhuoyue still had an extraordinary level of trust in Morax.

Even when they had faced each other with swords drawn, and even when the sharpest weapons in their hands were aimed directly at each other's fatal weaknesses.

It seemed as if they wouldn't give up until they had killed the other party, and even tense situations were the norm for them.

However, both Yuan Zhuoyue and Morax strangely and stubbornly believed that the other party had no ill intentions towards them and would not harm them.

Even when they are filled with suspicion towards each other, they still have a high degree of trust in each other's words during conversations, even if they know that something is being concealed.

And that is exactly what happened at this moment, after Yuan Zhuoyue realized that the question in her heart, in Morax's view, was a taboo that he did not want her to easily come into contact with.

Yuan Zhuoyue didn't hesitate much and chose to trust Morax's judgment. But that wasn't enough to stop her. She wanted to find out the truth that could resolve the doubts in her heart.

Even she rarely saw Morax look so stern.

Of course, Yuan Zhuoyue also knew the importance of effective communication. In the past, when she was clear-headed and able to control herself, she would never hysterically scream at Morax, venting her terrible emotions that she could not control in an almost manic way.

Therefore, Yuan Zhuoyue, who is still clear-headed, is even more so. After weighing the options, she simply nodded calmly, then smiled and said, "...It seems that the truth I want to know does indeed have many concerns for you. I don't know why you are like this, but I will accept your warning and suggestion and temporarily refrain from seeking the truth that can resolve my doubts."

That sounds nice, but it can't hide the underlying, eager curiosity.

Upon hearing this, Morax immediately cast a disapproving glance: "If possible... unless absolutely necessary, I don't want you to touch upon this truth that I've been hiding."

Moreover, Yuan Zhuoyue's 'restlessness' had already left an indelible mark on Morax's heart.

He certainly didn't believe that Yuan Zhuoyue would give up so easily after his brief words.

Yuan Zhuoyue's words now seem less like a promise or guarantee not to cause trouble for the time being, and more like an announcement that she is aware of the situation.

But just because she heard it and knew about it doesn't mean she will follow it.

A gentle breeze stirred, and Yuan Zhuoyue straightened her hair, which floated up to her eyes and obscured her vision.

She then slightly raised her head and looked at Morax, who was sitting next to her but still much taller than her, looking down at her with his magnificent golden eyes, like jewels.

Then a smile suddenly appeared on her face, and she said in a gentle and soft voice, "...Is this your protection again?"

Then the smile on her face faded, leaving her expressionless, but her gentle tone remained unchanged: "Or is it just your self-righteous protection?"

Morax was quite used to such questioning; he rarely found himself able to sit down and talk with her so calmly when they had disagreements.

Morax pondered for a moment, and after careful consideration, gave Yuan Zhuoyue an answer: "This is my judgment, but you can choose to refuse."

Yuan Zhuoyue swayed slightly; their hands were clasped together, fingers intertwined.

He tried to hold back, but couldn't resist. He raised his other hand and slapped Morax's hand hard.

"That sounds nice... but this time, I had absolutely no choice in 'doing it for my own good.'" After doing all this, Yuan Zhuoyue seemed to have vented her anger and was able to speak calmly: "The secrets I don't even know, besides you, probably no one else in this world knows them, right? If you don't tell me, how could I possibly find out through other channels?"

However, Yuan Zhuoyue paused for a moment before slowly saying, "Perhaps that noisy little guy next to you might have recorded this secret. How about I ask him when he wakes up? What do you think?"

Morax remained calm: "He is unaware of these secrets as well. You are right, the secret I want to conceal is known only to me. However, I do not wish to reveal the truth I know to you... Perhaps the truth will eventually come to light, but it will certainly not be me telling you these details."

Sensing Morax's persistence, Yuan Zhuoyue remained silent for a moment, then praised through slightly gritted teeth, "As expected of you, you are truly so unwavering."

Morax nodded, accepting the praise from Yuan Zhuoyue without hesitation.