Chapter 74: Farewell · Childhood Innocents

Chapter 74: Farewell · Childhood Innocents

In the Holy City, in a park with beautiful scenery.

Because of the start of the demon hunting group competition and the remote location, there was almost no one to be seen.

However, at this time, on the lawn beside the lake, Cai'er, who was extremely beautiful, dressed in purple and even had a little yellow duck hairpin on her head, was sitting on the lawn, looking at the calm lake in front of her.

It was a bit like a girl in love waiting for her boyfriend.

And Cai'er's outfit today was obviously carefully dressed.

Cai'er turned her head and looked at the surrounding scenery with some uncertainty. Seeing that the figure she imagined had not appeared for a long time, she felt a little uncertain in her heart: "Should I go to find him in person? What if the letter was not delivered..."

Cai'er slightly retracted her slender legs, put her elbows on her knees, propped up her soft cheeks with her palms, and looked at the lake in front of her for a while.

Wait a little longer. If he doesn't come, then I will go to find him!

Cai'er said secretly in her heart.

If Ying Suifeng saw Cai'er like this, he would probably be quite frightened.

Because Cai'er usually gave people the feeling of keeping them at a distance, even to her parents.

But at this moment, Cai'er's face was rosy, and she would smile from time to time.

Even with a veil, you could feel her joy from her eyes.

She was completely different from her cold appearance before.

But just when Cai'er couldn't sit still and wanted to go to the hotel to find Lin Ze directly, she, as a fifth-level assassin, instinctively noticed that someone was approaching quickly.

And Cai'er was very familiar with this aura.

It was him.

While Cai'er was mumbling in her heart, she also quickly got up and looked behind her. Sure enough, she saw the figure that had never disappeared from her mind since they parted yesterday appear in front of her.

Just when Cai'er was a little dazed, Lin Ze had already arrived in front of her.

Seeing Cai'er staring at him, Lin Ze subconsciously said, "Cai'er, is there something on my face?"

Hearing Lin Ze's words, Cai'er was awakened instantly and shook her head shyly.

Seeing this, Lin Ze didn't think much about it. He had come today mainly to say goodbye to Cai'er. Although he was a little reluctant, the Demon Emperor Feng Xiu had given Yue Ye an order, so he could only go back early.

After a moment of silence, Lin Ze slowly said, "Cai'er, I came here to say goodbye to you this time. I have to go back to the demon clan..."

Cai'er, who was immersed in joy at the time, was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly wrote in Lin Ze's hand, "Why is it so sudden..."

In an instant, Lin Ze's words made Cai'er, who was originally full of expectations, inexplicably a little disappointed.

She had thought about it—since the other temples were still deciding their top ten, she could accompany Lin Ze for a few more days.

But Lin Ze's words broke Cai'er's original plan all at once.

This huge contrast made Cai'er a little hard to accept. They had just met yesterday...

If Lin Ze returned to the demon clan this time, then who knew when they would meet again?

Looking at Cai'er, who was obviously a little depressed, Lin Ze subconsciously said, "Don't worry, Cai'er, I will definitely come back if there's a chance in the future."

Lost or not, she still had to face reality. Cai'er gradually came back to her senses from her previous infatuation and gradually calmed down.

Shaking her head, she then wrote rationally in Lin Ze's hand, "It's better for you to go back now. The Holy City has been heavily guarded these days. If you continue to stay, the risk of exposure is very high."

Looking at Cai'er who suddenly calmed down, Lin Ze always felt something was off, but he couldn't quite place it.

Lin Ze wanted to stay, but he couldn't let Yue Ye, Leng Xiao, and Xiao Yun return alone. Although he was reluctant, it was time to part ways.

For a moment, the two didn't know what to say.

This feeling of helplessness made them feel breathless. They obviously cared for each other, but there were words they just couldn't say.

They were afraid of expressing them and making things awkward.

"If there is still time, please sit with me for a while."

After Cai'er wrote these words on Lin Ze's palm, she also forced a smile.

This was not what she wanted to write, but she could only write this.

Cai'er didn't want Lin Ze to stay and risk more just because of her.

Lin Ze also nodded, and the two sat on the lawn in silence without saying a word. Cai'er even took off her veil voluntarily. As the lake was dyed red by the setting sun, Lin Ze knew he had to leave.

Looking at Cai'er who had fallen asleep in his arms, Lin Ze didn't have the heart to wake her. He just looked at her sleeping face, and an inexplicable impulse surged in his heart...

He lowered his head and kissed Cai'er's cheek.

He didn't know if it was because of that kiss, but Cai'er's eyelashes trembled.

Lin Ze was startled and his heart tightened. He thought she had woken up. Fortunately, Cai'er only leaned deeper into his arms and didn't move again.

Seeing that Cai'er showed no signs of waking, Lin Ze breathed a sigh of relief.

Then he carefully laid Cai'er on the lawn. Seeing that she was still holding tightly to his clothes, Lin Ze simply took off his coat and covered her with it.

Then he disappeared from the spot.

But just before Lin Ze left, Cai'er suddenly opened her eyes, slowly sat up, and reached out to touch the spot where Lin Ze had kissed her.

Cai'er had actually woken up when Lin Ze kissed her secretly. The reason she clung to him was that she secretly hoped he would stay.

But that was obviously impossible.

Cai'er put Lin Ze's coat into her storage space, then took out the small wooden box Lin Ze had given her yesterday.

Originally, she wanted him to put it on her hand himself today, but she didn't expect he'd only come to say goodbye.

Cai'er opened the wooden box, looked at the beautiful and exquisite dark purple ring inside, took it out, and slowly put it on the middle finger of her left hand.

The size was just right, and she couldn't bear to take it off.

She couldn't help but murmur in her heart:

"I don't know if Lin Ze knows what it means to wear the ring on the middle finger. Don't worry, Lin Ze. I'll definitely find you—wait for me!"

Cai'er looked up at the lake in front of her, glowing crimson in the setting sun, and her heart was more determined than ever.

Her desire to become stronger surged again!

Lin Ze had the same idea as Cai'er. He once again realized his weakness—he needed power, power to control everything.

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