Facing the Truth

As those words were spoken, time seemed to pause as if a pause button had been pressed.

Yan Shu's hand, holding a bowl, froze in place. The other hand, just about to pick up a pair of chopsticks, also seemed to stiffen, not moving at all. She lowered her gaze, her expression unreadable.

Yuwen Che looked at her quietly. After a while, he spoke softly, "I am not the kind of person who likes to spread rumors, sow discord, or manipulate things behind people's backs. It's just that the topic has come up today, which is why I'm bringing this up."

"In the world of cultivation, there are indeed many practitioners of the Heartless Path. Without exception, they have a cold and distant aura, and their hearts are solely dedicated to cultivation. But Xiao Jihan is not like that."

Indeed, he wasn't.

He would get angry, throw small tantrums, get jealous, and take care of her, thinking for her.