Black Myth: The Legend of Tianpeng Seeking Demons

Moonlight spilled across the lake, shimmering and reflecting the figures of Zhu Feiyang and Lin Xiaoxiao embracing. Lin Xiaoxiao nestled in Zhu Feiyang's arms, feeling his warmth and his heartbeat, her heart filled with sweetness and happiness.

"Feiyang, I...I thought...I would never see you again..." Lin Xiaoxiao said, choking back tears, which soaked Zhu Feiyang's clothes.

Zhu Feiyang gently stroked Lin Xiaoxiao's hair and said softly, "Silly girl, how could I leave you? I will always be by your side."

“But…you’re a monster…” Lin Xiaoxiao looked up at Zhu Feiyang, her eyes filled with worry, “What if…you suddenly disappear one day?”

Zhu Feiyang smiled slightly and said, "No, I promise you, I will stay by your side forever, unless... unless you don't want me anymore."

"I won't abandon you." Lin Xiaoxiao hugged Zhu Feiyang tightly. "I... I'll never leave you again..."

The two embraced tightly, as if trying to melt each other.

Just then, a sudden voice shattered the beautiful atmosphere.

"Ahem... Excuse me, gentlemen, may I bother you?"

Zhu Feiyang and Lin Xiaoxiao quickly separated and turned around to see a man in a suit standing behind them, holding a document in his hand.

"Who are you?" Zhu Feiyang asked in confusion.

"I am Lu Ziang's agent, my name is Wang Kai." The man introduced himself, "Mr. Lu Ziang asked me to inform Lin Xiaoxiao that he would like to meet with you."

"Lu Zi'ang?" Lin Xiaoxiao's heart tightened when she heard this name. She didn't expect Lu Zi'ang to appear at this time.

"What...what does he want with me?" Lin Xiaoxiao asked.

“Well… I’m not quite sure either,” Wang Kai said. “Mr. Lu Ziang only asked me to tell you that he wants to meet with you tomorrow night at eight o’clock, at a coffee shop near the school.”

Lin Xiaoxiao hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "I understand, thank you."

Wang Kai smiled slightly, then turned and left.

Zhu Feiyang watched Wang Kai's departing figure, his heart filled with doubt and unease. He didn't know what Lu Ziang wanted to see Lin Xiaoxiao about, but he had a feeling that this matter was not so simple.

"Xiaoxiao, are you... are you really going to see him?" Zhu Feiyang asked.

"Hmm." Lin Xiaoxiao nodded. "I want to know what he wants from me."

“Then I’ll go with you,” Zhu Feiyang said.

“No need, Feiyang.” Lin Xiaoxiao shook her head. “I want to talk to him alone.”

Looking into Lin Xiaoxiao's determined eyes, Zhu Feiyang knew he couldn't change her mind.

"Okay, then... then you must be careful," Zhu Feiyang instructed.

"I understand." Lin Xiaoxiao nodded, then turned and left.

Zhu Feiyang watched Lin Xiaoxiao's departing figure, his heart filled with worry.

The next evening at eight o'clock, Lin Xiaoxiao went to a coffee shop near the school.

She saw Lu Ziang; he was sitting by the window, holding a book.

"Zi'ang..." Lin Xiaoxiao walked up to Lu Zi'ang and called softly.

Lu Ziang looked up, saw Lin Xiaoxiao, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

“Xiaoxiao, you…you’re here.” Lu Ziang stood up and said.

"Hmm." Lin Xiaoxiao nodded. "You... what do you need me for?"

Lu Ziang hesitated for a moment, then said, "Xiaoxiao, I...I want to apologize to you."

"Apologize?" Lin Xiaoxiao asked in confusion, "Why...why are you apologizing to me?"

“I…I apologize for rejecting you before,” Lu Ziang said. “I…I was too impulsive at the time and didn’t consider your feelings.”

“Zi’ang, you don’t need to apologize,” Lin Xiaoxiao said. “I know you were doing it for my own good.”

“No, I must apologize,” Lu Ziang said. “I…I hurt you, I…I feel very sorry.”

“Zi'ang…” Lin Xiaoxiao looked at Lu Zi'ang, her eyes filled with emotion.

"Xiaoxiao, I...I like you." Lu Ziang mustered his courage and said, "I...I've always liked you, but...I just didn't dare to express my feelings."

Lin Xiaoxiao was stunned when she heard Lu Ziang's confession. She never expected that Lu Ziang would like her.

“Zi'ang, I…” Lin Xiaoxiao didn’t know what to say; her heart was filled with shock and joy.

“Xiaoxiao, I know you may not have forgotten Zhu Feiyang yet, but I still want to tell you that I like you,” Lu Ziang said. “I… I will wait for you until you are willing to accept me.”

Lin Xiaoxiao looked at Lu Ziang, her eyes filled with complex emotions. She didn't know what to choose. She liked Zhu Feiyang, but she wasn't indifferent to Lu Ziang either.

Just then, a voice came from the coffee shop entrance: "Xiaoxiao!"

Lin Xiaoxiao and Lu Ziang turned to look and saw Zhu Feiyang standing at the door, looking at them anxiously.

Zhu Feiyang's appearance made the already tense atmosphere even more delicate. He walked straight to Lin Xiaoxiao's side, his eyes carrying a hint of questioning: "Xiaoxiao, what...what did he say to you?"

Lin Xiaoxiao looked at Zhu Feiyang, then at Lu Ziang, unsure how to respond. She knew that remaining silent would hurt both men who genuinely cared for her.

Seeing this, Lu Ziang took a deep breath and said frankly, "Feiyang, I just confessed my feelings to Xiaoxiao."

Zhu Feiyang's face instantly darkened. He hadn't expected Lu Ziang to be so direct. He clenched his fists, trying hard to control his anger. He knew this wasn't the time to act impulsively.

"Xiaoxiao, what...what do you think?" Zhu Feiyang turned to look at Lin Xiaoxiao, his voice trembling slightly.

Lin Xiaoxiao looked at Zhu Feiyang, then at Lu Ziang, her heart filled with conflict and struggle. She liked Zhu Feiyang's gentleness and thoughtfulness, and admired Lu Ziang's talent. She didn't know what to choose; she was afraid of hurting either of them.

"I...I..." Lin Xiaoxiao stammered, unable to speak, tears welling up in her eyes.

Seeing Lin Xiaoxiao's troubled expression, Zhu Feiyang felt a pang of pain in his heart. He knew he couldn't add any more pressure to her.

"Xiaoxiao, don't be troubled." Zhu Feiyang took a deep breath and said, "I know you're not indifferent to Lu Ziang either. I... I respect your choice."

“Feiyang…” Lin Xiaoxiao looked at Zhu Feiyang with emotion. She hadn’t expected him to be so magnanimous.

“But I won’t give up,” Zhu Feiyang continued. “I will stay by your side until you make your final decision.”

Lu Ziang looked at Zhu Feiyang with admiration in his eyes. He hadn't expected Zhu Feiyang to be so magnanimous and considerate of Lin Xiaoxiao.

"Feiyang, thank you," Lu Ziang said sincerely.

"You're welcome." Zhu Feiyang smiled. "We're all doing this for Xiaoxiao's own good."

Looking at the two men before her, Lin Xiaoxiao was filled with emotion and gratitude. She knew she was very lucky to have two such outstanding men love her.

“Feiyang, Ziang, I…I need some time…to think things through…” Lin Xiaoxiao said, “I…I don’t want to hurt any of you…”

“We understand,” Zhu Feiyang and Lu Ziang said in unison.

Over the next few days, Lin Xiaoxiao pondered her feelings. She recalled every moment she spent with Zhu Feiyang and Lu Ziang, trying to find the answer in her heart.

She remembered Zhu Feiyang's humor, his gentleness and thoughtfulness, how he protected her time and time again, and how he would do anything for her...

She also recalled Lu Ziang's exceptional talent, his maturity and composure, and his quiet care and protection of her...

In the end, Lin Xiaoxiao made a decision.

She stood before Zhu Feiyang, looked into his eyes, and said firmly, "Feiyang, I choose you."

Zhu Feiyang was overjoyed to hear Lin Xiaoxiao's reply. He pulled her into a tight embrace and held her close.

"Xiaoxiao, thank you... thank you for choosing me..." Zhu Feiyang said excitedly, his voice trembling slightly.

Lin Xiaoxiao hugged Zhu Feiyang tightly, feeling his warmth and heartbeat.

"Feiyang, I love you," Lin Xiaoxiao whispered.

Zhu Feiyang was filled with happiness upon hearing Lin Xiaoxiao's confession. He knew that he had finally found his true love.

At that moment, a crystal tear slid down from the corner of Lin Xiaoxiao's eye and landed on the back of Zhu Feiyang's hand.

Zhu Feiyang quickly took out the teardrop necklace and collected the precious teardrop.

"Xiaobai, I...I did it..." Zhu Feiyang said excitedly.

"Congratulations, you idiot." The voice of the Ringwraith White echoed in his mind, "You have finally completed your mission in this world."

Zhu Feiyang looked at Lin Xiaoxiao in his arms, his heart filled with love.

He knew that he would cherish this hard-won love forever.