Chapter 882: I Don't Want to Hurt You

Then, at noon that day, Chen Yu ran into Tang Xue in the shopping mall.

"Brother Chen, I... could I have a word with you?" Tang Xue looked burdened with worries; she kept her head lowered, not daring to look Chen Yu in the eye.

"Is something the matter?" Chen Yu asked.

"No, it's just that I haven't seen you for a few days, and I wanted to talk to you," Tang Xue shook her head.

"Alright, let's go to a coffee shop," Chen Yu smiled and went to the coffee shop with her.

To be honest, Chen Yu did not really want to see her right now, because Tang Xue had a fragile personality.

Since the last time she had confessed her feelings to him, Chen Yu had intentionally avoided her, trying not to get close to her unless there was something important.

This time, she had also taken the initiative to seek him out; the reason Chen Yu avoided her was precisely because her personality was easily hurt.

"Brother Chen, I heard you and the young lady of the Ye Family are getting engaged?" In the coffee shop, Tang Xue fidgeted with the coffee in her hands.

"The date hasn't been set yet," Chen Yu smiled and said, "How has the orphanage been lately?"

"Everything is fine, the children are all doing well," Tang Xue forced a smile. She raised her head and said, "So, the thing about you being with my sister—were you both lying to me?"

"This... we didn't mean to lie to you, it's just..." Chen Yu smiled awkwardly, not knowing what to do.

"I know, you did it for my own good. Brother Chen, you don't need to explain, I understand," Tang Xue interrupted Chen Yu, "Actually, as long as you aren't with my sister, everything is fine."

"What exactly are you trying to say?" Chen Yu looked up at Tang Xue in surprise, not quite understanding the meaning behind her words.

"Brother Chen, I want to be your person, the woman behind you. Don't worry, I don't want anything, I only want you," Tang Xue raised her head and looked straight at Chen Yu.

"Why would you say that?" Chen Yu furrowed his brows; he felt that Tang Xue's emotions were unusual today.

"Because I like you. When I encountered the fire, the first person I saw was you," Tang Xue looked straight at Chen Yu, "From that moment on, you were the hero in my heart."

"Later, when I recovered and was discharged from the hospital, it was you who helped me time and time again, so my heart has belonged only to you for the rest of my life," Tang Xue said, "I know you are outstanding and that there are many people around you, so I dare not ask for anything."

"Tang Xue, why must you force yourself like this?" Chen Yu sighed and said, "You are a good girl. Believe me, you will meet someone who is good to you in the future."

"Why do you treat me like this?" Tang Xue suddenly raised her head, her eyes blurred with tears as she said, "Am I not pretty enough? Or is my personality not to your liking?"

"It's neither," Chen Yu shook his head. Seeing Tang Xue's tears flowing like a flood, he hurriedly picked up a tissue to wipe them away for her.

"Xue, you are a good girl. You have the right to love, but you also have the right to choose your other half. I am not as good as you imagine," Chen Yu said.

"I don't care," Tang Xue said through teary eyes.

"But I do," Chen Yu sighed and said, "Let's leave it at that. You should go back; I still have some things to take care of."

After Chen Yu finished speaking, he stood up, gave Tang Xue a deep look, and then hardened his heart and left.

He knew that at a time like this, he had to cut the Gordian knot. Tang Xue was not like other girls; she was sensitive and fragile. Chen Yu had to be ruthless, otherwise, it would be very easy to hurt her, which was something Chen Yu did not want to see.

Night, in a villa.

"Thank you for coming from afar, Elder Duan. I have already prepared a banquet to welcome you," Liu Jingye's expression was respectful; opposite him sat an old man.

This old man was none other than Duan Ziqi of the Tiance Sword Mansion. He had been present when the Martial Alliance changed its Alliance Leader, but after suffering a setback at Chen Yu's hands, he had slunk away.

"There's no need for a welcome banquet. You asked me to step in just to deal with Chen Yu?" Duan Ziqi said coldly.

"Yes. Since Chen Yu came to Shengjing, he has broken many rules and, even worse, offended Young Master Zou, so there are many people who hate him now," Liu Jingye said through gritted teeth.

"Do you want me to tell you the truth?" Duan Ziqi glanced at Liu Jingye.

"Elder Duan, please speak your mind," Liu Jingye was slightly stunned; he did not quite understand what Duan Ziqi meant.

"My strength is inferior to Chen Yu's," Duan Ziqi did not hide it. He was a Half-step Dharma Cultivator, only one step away from being a Dharma Cultivator. Although it was only a one-step difference, the gap between his strength and Chen Yu's was like heaven and earth.

"This..." Liu Jingye was dumbfounded. Duan Ziqi's strength was formidable; experts at the Martial Ancestor Realm were not even worth mentioning in his eyes. He had originally thought that this would be enough to deal with Chen Yu, but he had not expected that Duan Ziqi would actually admit that his strength was inferior to Chen Yu's.

"So you need to have a backup plan. It is impossible to deal with Chen Yu relying on me alone," Duan Ziqi said.

"Elder Duan, please rest assured, I certainly have a few plans. Besides, we don't need to deal with Chen Yu directly right now; we will start with the people around him. Furthermore, I will invite other experts to come and assist. This time, we must kill Chen Yu," Liu Jingye gritted his teeth and said casually.

"That's fine. I only care about killing; I don't care about anything else. So, what do I need to do next?" Duan Ziqi asked.

Ever since he was humiliated by Chen Yu in the Martial Alliance last time, Duan Ziqi had held a grudge. Therefore, this time when the Zou Family came forward to ask the Tiance Sword Mansion to send someone to deal with Chen Yu, he had volunteered to come.

As long as he could kill Chen Yu, he, Duan Ziqi, could abandon his pride. In any case, the Tiance Sword Mansion was considered a top-tier sect in the Jianghu, a Martial Dao Peak, and no one dared to say anything about their actions.

"Then thank you, Elder Duan. Elder Duan, please go to Jizhao Nunnery first; there is someone there that Chen Yu cares about," Liu Jingye said sinisterly.

Jizhao Nunnery.

The sky was already slightly bright, a trace of morning light appearing in the east. The first rays of the newborn sun shone upon Jizhao Nunnery, draping it in a layer of rosy clouds.

The Soul Ferrying Dharma Assembly for this night had been completed, and Yu Sichen, who was behind Huizhao, slowly opened her eyes.

After the baptism of Buddhist scriptures during this period and her understanding of Buddhist philosophy, Yu Sichen's eyes were much clearer. She seemed to have found the direction she would take in the future; she was no longer lost, nor was she lonely.

"Master, the Dharma Assembly has ended," Yu Sichen said.

Huizhao slowly opened her eyes. She looked at the morning glow in the east, a look of kindness appearing on her face. She smiled slightly and said, "Sichen, you have been here for over a month. During these days, you have chanted scriptures and performed the Soul Crossing; have you gained any insights?"

"Replying to Master, I have gained many insights," Yu Sichen nodded slightly and said.

"What is the heart?" Huizhao asked, "And what is it that the eyes see?"

"The heart is an inkstone, neither empty nor full. The eyes are a vast sky, neither greedy nor covetous. Life is not necessarily to be rejoiced over, and death need not be mourned," Yu Sichen answered slowly.

"Then, is there anything in your heart that you cannot let go of? Is there someone you cannot forget who often appears in your eyes?" Huizhao asked.