Chapter 818: Shen Xian’s Heartache
"Is that really you, Idol?" Tai Hua Lei’s voice was nearly a whisper, his eyes wide with disbelief. It felt surreal to see her again, as if he had conjured her from a dream. He took a hesitant step forward, his heart racing, filled with an overwhelming mixture of hope and joy.
"Yes, it’s truly me. It’s been a while. You’ve become even stronger than before. I’m so proud of you," Shenlian Yingyue replied warmly, ignoring the frosty presence of Shen Xian lurking behind her. Her smile was bright, radiating encouragement, and for a moment, it felt like the weight of the world lifted off Tai Hua Lei’s shoulders.
He blinked back the sting of tears that threatened to spill. All the struggles, all the hardships, at that moment, they seemed worth every ounce of pain. Standing here before her, he finally felt deserving of her attention, of her admiration.
"What are you doing here? I told you to leave!" Shen Xian’s voice cut through the air like a whip, laced with venom and jealousy. His usually composed facade shattered, revealing the fury that was boiling beneath the surface. The sight of Tai Hua Lei’s joy ignited a fire within him, and he struggled to contain it.
With nowhere else to direct his agitation, Shen Xian shot a dark glance at Xiao Meng, who stood bewildered and curious. She was mesmerized by the interaction, the way Tai Hua Lei’s icy demeanor melted away in Shenlian Yingyue’s presence. Who was this woman that could command such devotion?
When she tried to sense Shenlian Yingyue’s aura, her pupils shrank. This woman was the owner of the Bunny Goddess Mirror! A chill ran down her spine, and as she overheard Shen Xian’s menacing tone, she felt her knees weaken. "Your majesty, forgive my rudeness," she stammered, quickly fleeing the hall, her mind racing with thoughts she dared not speak aloud, knowing they could lead to grave consequences.
In that moment, Shenlian Yingyue remained undeterred, her expression steady, unaffected by the undercurrents swirling around her. She was focused on one thing: Tai Hua Lei.
"Idol, why are you here?" Tai Hua Lei’s voice was filled with concern and curiosity, momentarily forgetting the turmoil that hovered nearby. His hands rested on her shoulders, seeking reassurance in her presence. The gravity of this encounter weighed heavily on his heart.
"I’ve come to rescue my master," she answered, her tone resolute. She shot a glance at Shen Xian, her gaze unyielding. It was necessary for her to take a stand, to play the game he had forced into existence. If he wielded his feelings as a weapon, she would not hesitate to turn it against him.