12dz Chapter 324 Crisis Resolved
Chapter 324 Crisis Resolved
After a hard fight, Yun Yao and Chu Mochen were already panting, their clothes soaked with sweat. Although the monster had been repelled, its roar before leaving still echoed in everyone's ears, shocking everyone's heart. The air was filled with a strong smell of blood, and the remains of monsters were lying on the ground in a mess, as well as several spiritual plants that were affected by the battle and broken in half. The juice splashed on the stones beside them, emitting a strange luster.
The disciples either helped each other to stand up, or sat on the ground to take the time to regulate their breathing. Everyone's face was filled with the relief and fatigue of surviving the disaster. Yun Yao raised her hand to wipe the sweat from her forehead, and her eyes inadvertently swept towards Chu Mochen, just in time to meet his gaze. For a moment, both of them were slightly startled, and the air seemed to freeze for a moment. The intimacy of the past and the alienation of today collided violently in the intersection of their eyes, and then they looked away.
Chu Mochen coughed lightly, breaking the brief deadlock. He walked forward and whispered, "Yun Yao, thanks to you in this battle, your strength has improved a lot." Yun Yao lowered her eyes and responded softly, "Brother Chu, you are too kind. You are also very skilled. If it weren't for your timely help, I'm afraid I would not be able to escape unscathed." Although the words were polite, they revealed an indescribable strangeness.
The disciples around them gradually recovered and began to clean up the battlefield. They whispered about the thrilling battle just now and praised Yun Yao and Chu Mochen's performance. "Sister Yun Yao's moves today are really amazing. The speed of the spiritual power running is so fast that I am almost dumbfounded." "Yes, and Brother Chu rushed forward to block the way at the critical moment. If it weren't for him, we would be in danger today." The disciples' praises reached the ears of the two, but they were absent-minded.
After everyone had finished their preparations, they set out on their way home. Along the way, the forest was quiet, with the occasional chirping of birds, but it could not dispel the haze in Yun Yao's heart. She intentionally or unintentionally distanced herself from Chu Mochen and followed the end of the team. Her mind kept turning over the scene she had seen before - Chu Mochen supported Liu Yan'er, and the figures of the two were so dazzling in the sun. Although Chu Mochen risked his life to save her during the battle just now, which made her feel a little warm in her heart, the warmth was drowned by bitterness when she thought of the misunderstanding.
Chu Mochen looked back frequently, looking at Yun Yao who was deliberately keeping her distance, his heart full of helplessness and anxiety. He knew that if he didn't take this opportunity to explain the misunderstanding, the gap between them would only get deeper and deeper. After waiting for the team to stop for a short rest, he saw the opportunity and walked quickly towards Yun Yao.
"Yun Yao, I have something to say to you." Chu Mochen stood in front of Yun Yao with a sincere look.
Yun Yao subconsciously took a step back, looking a little panicked: "Senior Brother Chu, what's the matter? If it's about the mission, just report to the elders when you return to the sect." She tried to arm herself with indifference, not wanting to be disturbed by the feelings that might bring pain.
Chu Mochen felt a pain in his heart when he saw this. He sighed and said, "Yun Yao, you know very well that what I want to talk about is not about the mission. Why have you been avoiding me these days? Can the friendship between you and me be abandoned so easily?"
Yun Yao bit her lip slightly and turned her head away: "Brother Chu, you are too kind. I am just focusing on my cultivation and have no other intentions. Besides, there are some things that I think we don't need to say more about. You and I both know what's going on."
"No, you misunderstood!" Chu Mochen took a step forward anxiously, his hands unconsciously holding Yun Yao's shoulders, "What you saw that day was not what you thought. Liu Yan'er fell on purpose, and I just helped her up instinctively, that's all. I have never had anyone else in my heart, from beginning to end, there is only you."
Yun Yao's body froze, and a trace of panic and struggle flashed in her eyes. She wanted to believe Chu Mochen, but the jealousy and grievances tightly wrapped around her heart like vines, making it difficult for her to let go. "Brother Chu, let me go." She whispered, with a barely perceptible tremor in her voice.
Chu Mochen slowly let go of his hand, his eyes full of disappointment: "Yun Yao, I know that this matter has made you feel wronged. It is my fault. I should have noticed Liu Yan'er's thoughts earlier and not let her take advantage of it. But can you give me a chance to prove my sincerity?"
Yun Yao raised her head and looked at the mountains in the distance, silent for a long time. At this time, the breeze blew, and the leaves rustled, as if whispering, but also as if urging. She was torn between heaven and man. On the one hand, her love for Chu Mochen was still rooted in her heart, and the beautiful memories of their time together kept coming to her mind; on the other hand, she was afraid of falling into the whirlpool of emotions again and being betrayed and hurt.
After a long while, she slowly said, "Brother Chu, I need some time to think about it. What happened in the past few days was too sudden for me, and I can't sort out my thoughts for a while."
A glimmer of hope flashed in Chu Mochen's eyes, and he nodded quickly: "Okay, I'll wait for you. As long as you are willing to give me a chance, I'm willing to wait for as long as it takes."
Yun Yao hummed softly, turned around and walked to the side, sitting down alone. She needed to be quiet, in the quietness of the forest, to examine her heart. Chu Mochen looked at her back and secretly vowed to help Yun Yao completely resolve the knot in her heart and regain the trust and intimacy of the past.
The team set off again, and the atmosphere was still somewhat solemn. Yun Yao remained silent along the way, immersed in her own thoughts. She recalled that when she first entered the world of cultivation, she was ignorant and it was Chu Mochen who fought side by side with her in one mission after another, giving her help and encouragement; she recalled that the two of them explored the mysterious ruins together and protected each other in the face of danger. At that time, they only had each other in their eyes, and their hearts were full of longing for the future.
But now, all of this seems to be overshadowed. She knows very well that if she can't let go of this misunderstanding, she will have regrets in her future cultivation, even if she is stronger. Chu Mochen is also in a state of confusion. He looks at Yun Yao from time to time, thinking about how to make her truly believe in him and how to make up for the rift caused by others' calculations.
Halfway through the journey, the sky suddenly darkened, dark clouds gathered quickly, pressing down on the ground layer by layer, as if to swallow up the forest. Then, bean-sized raindrops fell with a crackling sound, and in an instant, it became a downpour. The mountain road instantly became muddy, and the disciples hurriedly held up their spiritual shields and moved forward with difficulty.
Yun Yao was distracted, so her spiritual shield was a little slow to erect, and the rain instantly soaked her clothes. Seeing this, Chu Mochen came to her side without thinking, expanded his shield, and covered her. "Be careful." He said softly, his eyes full of concern.
Yun Yao was slightly startled, and looked up at Chu Mochen. The rain slid down his face and dripped onto her hands, bringing a hint of warmth. At this moment, the ice in her heart seemed to be touched by this unintentional tenderness, and a ripple appeared. But she quickly lowered her head and said softly, "Thank you, Senior Brother Chu."
Chu Mochen shook his head slightly, wanting to say something, but swallowed it back. He knew that Yun Yao's knot at the moment could not be untied with a few words, so he could only accompany her silently and prove it with his actions.
The rain was getting heavier and heavier, and the mountain road was becoming more and more difficult to walk on. Suddenly, there was a cry of surprise from the front. It turned out that the mountain had shown signs of landslide under the scouring of rain. Huge rocks and mud rolled down, blocking the road ahead. The disciples looked panicked and at a loss.
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at each other and immediately calmed down. Chu Mochen shouted loudly: "Don't panic, listen to my command! Retreat first and find a safe place." After that, he pulled Yun Yao and led the disciples to retreat quickly to the rear.
After finally finding a relatively safe hillside, everyone stopped. At this point, everyone was in a state of disgrace, cold, hungry, and low morale. Yun Yao looked at her exhausted fellow disciples, and a sense of responsibility surged in her heart. She stepped forward and said, "Don't be discouraged, let's repair here first, and when the rain stops, we will find a way to bypass the landslide section. I have some dry food here, share it with everyone." As she spoke, she took out some dry food from her storage bag and handed it to everyone.
Chu Mochen also helped to calm everyone's emotions: "Although this rain came suddenly, it is also a test for us. Everyone cheer up, we will work together and we will be able to return to the sect safely." With the comfort of the two, the disciples' emotions gradually stabilized, and they began to share dry food with each other and huddled together for warmth.
The rain gradually subsided until it stopped. A faint light appeared in the sky, shining through the clouds into the mountains and forests, giving this wet world a golden tint. Yun Yao stood up and looked at the landslide, thinking about a detour. Chu Mochen came to her and said, "I'll go explore the way ahead, you stay here and take care of everyone."
Yun Yao hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Brother Chu, be careful."
Chu Mochen smiled slightly, turned around and walked forward. Looking at his back, Yun Yao felt mixed emotions. She knew that Chu Mochen had always been the reliable person. Even when their relationship was at a stalemate, he would rush to the front without hesitation when they encountered danger.
After a long time, Chu Mochen returned and brought a feasible detour route. Everyone followed the direction he pointed out, carefully avoiding mud and possible dangers along the way. Finally, before nightfall, they saw the outline of the sect.
After returning to the sect, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Yun Yao and Chu Mochen reported the mission to the elders, who were quite satisfied with their performance and told them to go back and have a good rest.
Yun Yao dragged her tired body back to her residence. As soon as she sat down, the system's voice rang in her mind: "Host, you have seen what happened today. Chu Mochen is sincere to you. Don't miss him because of a momentary anger. In matters of love, it is important to be honest with each other. Since you have doubts in your heart, why don't you tell him face to face?"
Yun Yao frowned slightly and said softly: "I know, but this knot in my heart is not so easy to untie. I'm afraid of getting hurt again..."
The system advised: "If you give up because you are afraid of getting hurt, you will regret it in the future. Besides, judging from what happened today, Chu Mochen is worthy of your trust again. You might as well open your heart and give him a chance, and give yourself a chance as well."
Yun Yao fell into deep thought. The system's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting her heart. She knew that she couldn't escape like this any longer. It was time to face it bravely...