Chapter 387

Chapter 387: Do They Really Think She’s That Stupid
Su Ming rubbed his eyes in disbelief.

[Have I missed Yu Xiao Zhao so much that I am starting to hallucinate?]

Otherwise, how could he be seeing Yu Zhao here at the Clarity Sound Temple?

He closed his eyes, silently counted to three, and then opened them again.

Under the Bodhi Tree, Yu Zhao’s figure had not disappeared. Instead, it became even clearer.

[It is not an illusion. It really is Yu Xiao Zhao.]

Wild joy spread across Su Ming’s face. He opened his mouth, about to call out, when Yu Zhao’s cold expression flashed across his mind.

His open mouth quickly closed. His fists tightened. His expression twisted with struggle.

After awakening the memories of his previous life, Su Ming knew he had been wrong, and very, very wrong.

Every time he thought about what he had done to Yu Zhao and what he had said to her, he wanted to kill himself.

He also guessed that Yu Xiao Zhao might have regained her past life memories too. That was why she had slowly grown distant from them.

If he had any self-awareness, he should not disturb Yu Zhao.

But he could not. He just could not.

That was Yu Xiao Zhao, his most beloved junior sister and his best friend.

They had once promised to be good friends for life.

He had only done those foolish things because he was bewitched by Ye Cong Xin. That was not his true intention.

From now on, those things would never happen again.

He would use his life to protect Yu Xiao Zhao.

So.

[Yu Xiao Zhao. Please forgive me. All right?]

Su Ming’s expression shifted between sorrow and nervousness. His eyes stared fixedly at Yu Zhao.

Yu Zhao had been thinking over the hint Abbot Jie Tan had given her, but she was forced out of her thoughts by Su Ming’s burning gaze.

She glanced over lightly, and her heart was as clear as a mirror.

She knew Su Ming’s eyes too well.

She had already seen the same look in Fang Cheng Lang, in Cui Jue, and even in Master Qing Yan.

They regretted it.

After she died once, after she saw the truth clearly, after she gave up on them, they finally woke up and began to regret.

They showed up at different occasions, putting on a face of deep understanding and bitter remorse, begging for her forgiveness.

[In their eyes, am I really that stupid?]

What stood between them was not a few simple misunderstandings, but her life and the lives of countless wronged cultivators.

The reason she did not strike back at them in this life was not because she was noble, nor because she was kind and righteous. She wanted to personally see what would happen to them when she no longer sacrificed herself for them.

And she was very satisfied with the result now. She had no plans to change it, and she would never forgive them.

Yu Zhao only looked at him for a moment, then quickly withdrew her gaze.

Those people could no longer stir up any emotion in her.

Su Ming kept staring at Yu Zhao, so of course he noticed the look she had given him.

His face tightened. Unease and nervousness flickered in his eyes.

But soon a storm rose in his gaze. All his emotions collapsed in an instant and turned into emptiness.

[Yu Xiao Zhao is ignoring me. She does not want me anymore.]

Su Ming’s limbs stiffened. He stood there with a numb face, like a statue without any feeling.

A breeze blew past. The leaves of the Bodhi Tree rubbed against each other, making a soft, airy sound.

Su Ming suddenly woke up. A trace of determination appeared on his pale face.

He could not accept the result of losing Yu Zhao.

Even if Yu Zhao treated him with cold eyes and ignored him, he would not give up.

“Yu Xiao Zhao.”

Su Ming strode toward Yu Zhao, his steps getting faster and faster.

Just as he was about to reach the Bodhi Tree, his body was suddenly bound by an invisible force. He could not take another step forward.

At that moment, Yu Zhao stood up.

“Yu Xiao Zhao, don’t go, I beg you!”

Su Ming’s eyes were bloodshot as he shouted anxiously.

Yu Zhao acted as if she had not heard him. She turned and walked away.

Su Ming’s voice came from behind her: “Yu Xiao Zhao! I was blind. I did not see Ye Cong Xin’s true face and helped her do evil. I really know I was wrong. Please forgive me! I swear, all the treasures I collect in the future will be for you alone!”

“You do not have to forgive me! Just don’t ignore me, don’t treat me like I am not there! Yu Xiao Zhao, give me one more chance… please…”

By the end, Su Ming’s voice clearly carried a sob.

Yu Zhao’s steps paused.

She turned and looked at Su Ming. A strange light flashed in her eyes.

Su Ming thought she had been moved. His spirits rose and he continued: “Yu Xiao Zhao, you know my luck has always been very good. Everything I buy turns out to be a treasure.

“If you don’t believe me, I can give you my Storage Ring. You can use everything inside as you like. Even if you take it all, it is fine.”

Yu Zhao was looking at Su Ming, but her mind had already been drawn away by another matter. Su Ming’s words had reminded her of something.

Back then, she had tricked the Heaven Divining Shell out of Su Ming’s hands and gained three chances at Divination.

During the training in Dragon Roar Valley, Senior Sister Zhou had used one. Later, she used another one for the Merfolk Clan.

Now there was still one last chance left.

It matched exactly what Abbot Jie Tan had said.

Yu Zhao bit her lower lip lightly. A hint of regret flashed in her eyes.

She could not believe she had not thought of this sooner and had wasted so much time.

No matter whether it was true or not, she would know with one try.

But before that, the most important thing was to find a quiet place where no one would disturb her.

Su Ming was still waiting for Yu Zhao’s answer.

But after Yu Zhao spaced out for a moment, she suddenly disappeared.

He stretched out his hand in vain and could not catch hold of anything.

Su Ming clenched his fists in grievance. His body trembled uncontrollably.

He hated it so much.

He hated that he had not woken up early like First Senior Brother.

If he could have realized his mistake a little earlier, he was sure he could have won Yu Xiao Zhao back.

Su Ming stumbled back to his quarters. As soon as he entered the yard, he ran into Cui Jue, who was watering the plants.

When Cui Jue saw his expression, his face changed. He asked in a shaking voice: “Did you see Little Zhao?”

Besides Yu Zhao, Cui Jue could not think of any other reason.

Su Ming did not want to answer.

He lowered his head and walked straight into the room.

But Cui Jue had always been stubborn. Since Su Ming did not reply, he simply followed closely behind him and kept asking.

“Little Zhao is also at the Clarity Sound Temple, isn’t she? Why is she here? Is she in some kind of trouble? What did you say to her?”

Su Ming was so annoyed that he could not help it anymore. He snapped, “Yes, I saw Yu Xiao Zhao. So what? She doesn’t want to see us at all. Even if we stand in front of her, we will only make her upset. Do you know that? What meaning is there in this?”

“Why is there no meaning?” Cui Jue gave a cold laugh. “I am not like you. From beginning to end, I have never hoped for Little Zhao’s forgiveness. I came only to atone. As long as she lives well, that is enough for this life.”

Cui Jue understood Yu Zhao better than Su Ming did.

So he was also more clear-headed.

He knew that no matter what he did, he would not be able to move Yu Zhao.

So he simply followed his heart and did what he should do.

Not causing trouble for Little Zhao was the last thing he could do for her.

Su Ming was speechless.

After a long while, he said quietly, “She is living very well. Better than us. And she will live better and better in the future.”

The corners of Cui Jue’s lips curved into a sincere smile.

“That is good.”