The Year of Lihua: She Was Reborn

Ye Hua suddenly felt a burning sensation coming from her back, as if a pair of eyes were staring at her closely.

Without thinking too much, she knew very well that the owner of that gaze was Zhu Jiuyin.

An inexplicable sense of tension surged in his heart, and Ye Hua wanted to turn around to see what was going on.

But for some reason, her body seemed to be under a spell and was completely out of her control.

The stiff feeling spread from the soles of my feet to my entire body, and even twisting my neck slightly became extremely difficult.

Time passed minute by minute, and Ye Hua just stood there quietly, not daring to make any rash moves.

At this moment, Zhu Jiuyin, who had been silent, seemed unable to suppress his inner impulse any longer.

He took a small step forward. This seemingly simple action instantly froze the air around him.

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Jiuyin stretched out his arms and quickly held Ye Hua tightly in his broad arms.

One of his hands, like an iron clamp, tightly gripped Ye Hua's neck and shoulders, while the other hand wrapped around her slender waist without hesitation, leaving no space at all.

At this moment, Ye Hua was like a captured bird, completely unable to break free from this powerful restraint.

Finally, Zhu Jiuyin buried his head deeply in Ye Hua's neck, greedily breathing in her unique scent.

At this moment, it seemed as if the whole world only had the two of them...

This sudden intimate action made her overwhelmed. She could only hear her heart pounding and let him hold her.

"Yehua, you are finally willing to go down the mountain."

Zhu Jiuyin rubbed her neck lovingly.

Ye Hua felt very uncomfortable with this overly intimate contact. She frowned, stretched out her hands without hesitation, and slowly pushed away the two strong arms that were hugging her tightly.

Then, she jumped lightly, broke free from the other's warm embrace as quickly as an agile deer, and stood firmly on the ground.

At this moment, the two stood face to face, as if there was an invisible barrier between them.

But in Zhu Jiuyin's eyes, this scene became a deep alienation and rejection.

The pair of eyes that were originally bright as stars and full of attachment and hidden love dimmed in just a moment, as if they had lost all their brilliance.

Ye Hua seemed to notice the sadness in Zhu Jiuyin's eyes, but she still turned her head away stubbornly, deliberately avoiding his burning gaze.

It felt like something was blocking her throat, making her unable to speak.

After a long while, she suppressed her inner turmoil and said in a trembling voice, "Um... yes, I came down the mountain."

At the same time, Zhu Jiuyin was still immersed in the sudden feeling of emptiness in his arms.

That feeling of loss was like a tide, quickly sweeping over his whole body and mercilessly drowning his burning heart.

He stared blankly at the familiar yet unfamiliar woman in front of him, not knowing how to respond for a moment.

After a long time, he finally came to his senses and questioned.

"Why don't you go find me first? Why come to him first? If I hadn't left a ball of Origin Heart Fire on your body that can sense your location, I'm afraid I would be the last person to know you left the mountain."

Zhu Jiuyin's indignant and slightly jealous eyes were like two sharp arrows, shooting straight at Xu Zhi's receding back.

At the same time, his pace unconsciously quickened, as if he wanted to shorten the distance between him and Ye Hua as quickly as possible.

On the other side, Ye Hua, like a frightened little rabbit, involuntarily took several steps back.

Perhaps it was because she was too nervous, or perhaps she didn't notice the small stone on the ground, and she was about to stumble and fall to the ground.

At this critical moment, fortunately, Zhu Jiuyin's arms were long enough and his reaction speed was as fast as lightning.

He suddenly stretched out his hand and grasped Ye Hua's small hand accurately, then pulled hard and hugged her tightly into his warm and broad arms again.

"Why are you feeling guilty? Why are you running?"

Zhu Jiuyin's warm breath was blown intentionally on her face, causing her moist eyes to become dry in an instant and her face to turn red instantly.

"Zhu Jiuyin... please let me go immediately. If you have something to say, please speak properly and don't get so close to me."

This time, Ye Hua wanted to break free from his arms, but Zhu Jiuyin held her tightly in his arms, leaving her no chance to escape.

"Yehua, Ye'er, I miss you so much, no! It's me, Zhu Jiuyin, who misses you so much, please let me hug you, okay? I really thought you would stay in Qingcheng Mountain for the rest of your life..."

His voice was deep and carried a hint of joy after a long separation, and the deep and indelible longing was hidden in his words.

Ye Hua's violently beating heart stopped after hearing his words, and after a few seconds, it slowly returned to normal.

"Hold me, but don't hold me too tight, it hurts..."

At this moment, Ye Hua could no longer hold back. He raised his hands and slowly climbed onto Zhu Jiuyin's back, burying his face in his chest.

Silent tears flowed uncontrollably, soaking the front of his shirt.

Zhu Jiuyin saw that everyone's attention was attracted to them, especially Bai Ze's clear eyes which were always fixed on Ye Hua, which made him slightly unhappy. He simply hugged Ye Hua and disappeared from the spot with a teleportation.

Xuzhi saw them leaving and chased after them, but all he caught was a few mouthfuls of dust that he inhaled, leaving him standing there staring blankly.

When Ye Hua, who was tired of crying in his arms, raised her head, she realized that they had already left Penglai Island and were on a lonely boat.

The lonely little boat, like a fallen leaf, floated quietly on the vast sea that was as calm as a mirror and without any waves.

As time passed quietly, the sun slowly rose from the sea level.

The warm and soft sunlight falls on the lonely boat, as if covering it with a layer of golden gauze, making people feel extremely cozy and comfortable.

The gentle sea breeze, carrying the unique salty taste of the sea, gently brushes across the cheek, mixed with a hint of imperceptible warmth.

This breeze is like a gentle messenger, conveying the secrets and warmth from the depths of the ocean.

The magnificent sight of the sea and sky merging into one is like a beautiful painting, making the figures of Ye Hua and Zhu Jiuyin hugging each other seem even smaller yet warm.

At this moment, Ye Hua seemed to be intoxicated by the charming scenery around her. She couldn't help but look at this fascinating beauty a few more times.

However, at this moment, Zhu Jiuyin suddenly reached out, gently pinched Ye Hua's chin, and turned her head with a little force.

In an instant, their eyes met and their gazes met.

Zhu Jiuyin's face, which was originally a little thin but now looked more chiseled and with stronger lines, fell into Ye Hua's eyes without reservation.

"This face is so handsome, zizi... this look is not innocent at all, ah..."

Hua Ye in his sea of ​​consciousness was still immersed in his previous thoughts and had not yet come to his senses to sigh.

Zhu Jiuyin moved as fast as lightning, leaning forward and kissing Ye Hua on the lips!

This series of actions was so sudden that Ye Huahua had no time to react at all. Before she could even blink, Zhu Jiuyin had already let go of her lips.

However, this short and gentle kiss was just like a chick pecking at rice.

"cough……"

At this moment, Zhu Jiuyin let out a slightly awkward cough.

He looked at Ye Hua in front of him with his deep eyes, and saw that tears were still glistening in her eyes, and the tears had not yet completely dried up. Her pitiful and touching appearance made him feel pity for her.

At this time, Zhu Jiuyin's stern face actually flushed slightly, and he obviously felt a little embarrassed.

Then, he cleared his throat a little unnaturally, and then explained to Ye Hua: "I just couldn't control myself for a moment..."

Hearing this, Ye Hua subconsciously raised one hand and covered his mouth tightly, as if afraid that another accident would happen.

At the same time, her big, watery eyes were blinking innocently, revealing a kind of panic and helplessness.

For a moment, she didn't seem to know how to deal with the embarrassing situation, so she turned around and wanted to spread her wings and fly away.

However, what she never expected was that although Zhu Jiuyin had released his lips that he had just kissed her, his other hand was still tightly holding her wrist, with no intention of letting go.

This time, Ye Hua was really anxious!

"What do you want to do? I'm not letting you take advantage of me. Send me back quickly, otherwise Bai Ze will be anxious."

"Are you together with him?" Zhu Jiu asked with a gloomy face.

"no!"

"Then why is he so anxious? If you stay with me, no one can hurt you unless I die. He can rest assured."

Ye Hua rolled his eyes helplessly, but was moved by the extremely serious expression on his face.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Last time, under Master's hands, I didn't let you die. This time, no one can kill you, including Bai Ze."

"Bai Ze, Bai Ze, do you have to take Bai Ze with you no matter what you do?"

As soon as Zhu Jiuyin heard Bai Ze's name, his expression turned cold from his initial delight.

"I just mentioned him out of habit, and I didn't mean anything else."

Ye Hua sighed.

Zhu Jiuyin stared at her, and after a moment, slowly released her wrist.

"Yer, I know that you have me in your heart, but you are still struggling with some things. But I will not give you another chance to escape from me."

After saying that, he waved his sleeves and the boat quickly sailed towards the shore.

After landing, they came to a quiet valley.

The valley is full of colorful flowers and dancing butterflies.

Zhu Jiuyin held Ye Hua's hand and strolled there.

"I discovered this place by chance, and I've always thought it would be wonderful if I could enjoy it with you one day."

Ye Hua's heart moved, and he was about to say something, but was interrupted by Zhu Jiuyin.

"In the future, let's build a Penglai Fairy Island here that belongs to us, okay..."

At this moment, the scene of her parents' death kept flashing through Yehua's mind. She knew that it was not easy for her to talk about love now, so she spoke.

"I have more important things to do right now. Can we talk about the future after we have one?"

After hearing Ye Hua's words, Zhu Jiuyin's eyes flashed with disappointment, but he quickly regained his determination.

"Yer, no matter what you want to do, I will accompany you."

Ye Hua shook his head. "I have to face this matter alone. Don't follow me."

"No, do you know how dangerous it is?"

Zhu Jiuyin held her shoulders tightly.

"I control my own destiny, and this is a blood feud that I must avenge."

Ye Hua broke free from his hand with a determined look.

Zhu Jiuyin knew he couldn't persuade her, so he had to compromise.

"Then you promise me that you will call me if you are in danger."

Ye Hua nodded and turned to leave.

After taking a few steps, she heard the sound of Zhu Jiuyin chasing her from behind.

"Ye'er, no matter how long it takes, I will wait for you. Don't try to drive me away now. I, Zhu Jiuyin, will live and die with you, and will never leave you alone."

The voice was getting closer and closer to her ears, and she was about to turn around and scold him.

Zhu Jiuyin's big hand had already wrapped around her small hand, and the warmth from his palm made her feel extremely at ease.

When I see his face full of smiles again, with only my reflection in his pupils, I can no longer say cruel words.

"would you like……"

"Just follow!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhu Jiuyin was so excited that he immediately pulled Ye Hua into his arms.

"From now on, I will protect you. You can do whatever you want. No one can stop you. But now you have to obey me."

Ye Hua hadn't heard clearly what he meant by "Yi He" and was about to ask him what he meant when he was blocked by him.

The warm and soft touch on his lips made Ye Hua open his eyes wide and his mind went blank.

Zhu Jiuyin took advantage of this opportunity to deepen the kiss and did not let her go until a long time later.

Ye Hua's cheeks flushed red, and he raised his hand to hit Zhu Jiuyin, "Zhu Jiuyin, when did you become such a scoundrel?"

Zhu Jiuyin held her hand and said with a smile, "You always make me unable to control myself."

Ye Hua blushed again and again, and finally regained his composure.

"Alright, stop messing around. We should go back to Penglai. I'm afraid that old man Qingyou will send another group of people over. I'm afraid Bai Ze and the others won't be able to resist..."

"Well, let's go back first..."

They had just stepped onto the sand of Penglai Island.

Suddenly, a strange thick fog appeared on the sea, and a huge black shadow was vaguely swimming towards them in the fog.

"Oh no, I'm afraid a more powerful character is coming to attack." Xu Heng became alert.

Everyone gripped their weapons again and prepared for battle.

Suddenly, a huge tentacle emerged from the fog and swept towards the shore.

Xu Fu shouted loudly, flew up, and slashed at the tentacles with a knife.

But the tentacle was so tough that it actually bounced Xu Fu away.

Just when everyone was at a loss, Ye Hua took a deep breath and the power in his body surged.

She decided to give it a try by using the power of the phoenix left to her by her mother.

I saw a golden light all around her, and the light gathered into the shape of a small phoenix, rushing towards the huge tentacle.

The tentacles seemed to be afraid of the power of the phoenix and quickly retracted into the fog.

The sea surface returned to calm temporarily, but everyone understood that a greater danger might still be ahead... on the beach.