Chapter 459

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Chapter 459: Just Not at the Point of Sadness Yet

In the night market, the little snake girl ran around aimlessly, and Chao Lu, who didn’t have much desire to shop, was forced to be busy as well.

There were many women who went out to the night market just like they did, and in this bustling night market, there was no shortage of various exquisite things.

Some women liked to collect these beautiful handmade crafts. Even if they couldn’t wear them and felt that it was below their standard, they would still find a wooden box to slowly collect them.

Chao Lu used to have boxes like this, which were sent by loved ones from different places.

Before the war, the Bai Ze Kingdom was a peaceful and prosperous place.

Merchants from all directions passed through, and the market there was even busier than the one in Longyao City.

During the night market, the lights stayed on until dawn, and wealth flowed continuously as if living in the center of the world.

But what does the Bai Ze Kingdom look like now?

Chao Lu picked a pendant, feeling a sense of familiarity.

The vendor smiled and said, "Do you like it, miss? I can give you a discount."

"Where did you get these goods?"

The vendor quickly explained, "These are obtained through legitimate channels, not by stealing. If they were stolen goods, their value would be reduced. It’s common for people to negotiate and lower prices, so as a merchant, I must know the origins of my products. Otherwise, I won’t be able to argue with customers and often end up with prices cut by fifty or even seventy percent."

"This is a Rain Flower Stone from Jinling City…" Chao Lu picked up a bracelet. "But the others are all red agate."

The stall owner said, "There’s no way, the source of goods has been cut off. The only way to get Rain Flower Stones is through Bai Ze Kingdom, and now… well, let’s not talk about it."

"I’ll take it," Chao Lu said.

"Thank you for your purchase," the stall owner smiled happily when he saw the customer paying smoothly.

Yubing asked Chao Lu, "Sister, is this Rain Flower Stone very expensive?"

"No, it’s not expensive, but rather very cheap… In Jinling City, you can get a big handful for ten yuan." Chao Lu said quietly, "Rain Flower Stones can also be nurtured by placing them in water. They become crystal clear and beautiful, known as the queen among stones. Goose egg-sized Rain Flower Stones are the best for ornamental purposes. If they are cut into bracelets, they will lose their original colors. These stones, they…"

The snake girl listened quietly and suddenly saw a string of sparkling tears fall on the bracelet.

"Chao Lu, sister?"

Princess Bai Ze stood in the dim light, tears streaming down, dampening the Rain Flower Stones.

She was amazed and said, "Why did I just…"

She trembled as she touched her cheek with shaky fingers, unaware that she had been tense like a bowstring for a long time.

Through her blurred vision, she seemed to see her loved ones through this piece of rain flower stone.

Her sixth uncle loved to collect rain flower stones the most.

But he never came back once he put on his armor and went to battle.

Memories of the past overwhelmed her, and a great sadness and sense of helplessness engulfed her, causing her tears to flow suddenly.

The girl tightly held her bracelet, lowered her head, and silently sobbed amidst the noisy street.

Who can hold back tears, only until they reach the point of heartbreak.

Losing loved ones and experiencing the destruction of home and country, it’s not as simple as she can pretend to smile, pretend not to care, pretend to be calm and composed, or pretend to sacrifice bravely. Everything can be pretended.

Just because the bright red blood hadn’t splattered over her yet, her body was still covered in crimson.

Just because she wasn’t getting close enough.

When she truly saw it, the heart-wrenching pain could no longer be hidden.

Little snake girl didn’t panic at this crucial moment, but quietly bent down and held Bai Ze’s hand.

She didn’t know what to say, she just quietly stayed by her side.

After thinking for a while, when she finally figured out how to speak, a light and ethereal voice came.

"Are you crying?"

The two heads raised slightly with a foolish look, looking at the man. Under the bronze mask, a pair of eyes were calm and emotionless.

But the skewers of lamb in his hands emitted a stunning aroma, and there was a hint of chili powder and the fragrance of grilled lamb fat in the air.

The hungry little snake girl couldn’t help but shed tears.

Chao Lu quickly raised her hand to wipe away the tears on her face.

"It’s okay, keep crying for a little while," Bai Wei said kindly.

"I don’t feel like crying anymore," Chao Lu murmured, the atmosphere was gone.

Besides, she didn’t intend to cry in public, to avoid appearing too weak and embarrassing herself. It’s just that her emotions suddenly erupted and she couldn’t control it.

She didn’t want the young man to see her embarrassing side.

If it were a more experienced girl, she would definitely take advantage of her vulnerable performance to gain an upper hand. But Chao Lu was too innocent and lacked experience. At this moment, all she felt was the burning sensation on her face and she wished she could find a hole to hide in.

"Stop crying, okay?" Bai Wei handed her a skewer of lamb, "Try it?"

"Okay, okay." Yubing reached out to take the skewer of lamb.

Chao Lu looked away, she didn’t have any appetite now, she just sighed softly.

Bai Wei handed the lamb skewer to the little snake girl. After all, puppets don’t need to eat, he just brought some snacks for them. This time, he sat beside Chao Lu, but didn’t say a word, just watched the lively night market.

Chao Lu said, "Don’t you want to ask anything?"

Bai Wei replied, "I’m good at reading people’s expressions. If you don’t want to talk now, I won’t ask."

Chao Lu, "…"

She thought that if he really could read her expressions, he wouldn’t have said those words just now. He must be a great talker.

"You just find it troublesome, right?"

She sat there, naturally hugging her knees with her hands. But then she felt that this movement was too childish, so she awkwardly changed it to gathering her skirt and then put her legs back down. The only thing she couldn’t find a place for was her hands, so she awkwardly clasped them.

Bai Wei, speaking from experience, said, "It’s annoying when little kids cry, but when big kids cry, it means they’re really sad."

Chao Lu looked down and just softly responded with an "uh-huh."

Bai Wei continued, "I didn’t mean to interrupt you, I just didn’t know what to say. I’m not very good at comforting people, but when I see others crying, it makes me feel a bit bothered."

Chao Lu grabbed her sleeve, her slightly flushed eyes glanced at the young man, staring at him nervously and accusingly.

"Don’t… look down on me… or else I might…"

Perhaps realizing that her threat had no meaning and sounded weak, she didn’t finish her sentence.

But through the bronze mask, she couldn’t see the expression and gaze of the young man beneath the mask.

The puppet’s eyes were always dark red, so everything they said sounded strong and metallic, lacking a bit of vitality and humor.

A pair of expressive eyes is very important. Some things can’t be said in words, but can be conveyed through eye contact and facial expressions.

But now, none of that can be used. Bai Wei thought for a moment, trying to find a way to speak more straightforwardly.

When Liu Xiaowan cried, many people died, and it caused a lot of trouble.

Then he spoke.

"When you cry, it makes me feel anxious and reminds me of some not-so-good things."

"When you cry, I become very confused."

"When I get confused, people or monsters might die."

"I can only feel at ease when you no longer want to cry."

To tell the truth, without any tricks, it’s all genuine feelings.

Because of his memories from the past, Bai Wei hid some things, but every sentence is true. From the bottom of his heart, he feels indebted to Liu Xiaowan and he doesn’t want Chao Lu to completely turn into an unrecognizable queen of monsters.

Chao Lu blankly looked at the young man. Even though the puppet had no expression on its face, the voice sounded calm like a simple statement. But sometimes, plain words can hold a great significance.

The weight of the golden treasure press on her heart, Chao Lu felt like she was struck by lightning, trembling inside and out. She couldn’t find the words to speak, she opened her mouth but only feelings of indescribable emotion came out. Tears welled up in her eyes once again, but this time it wasn’t sadness, she didn’t even know why she was crying.

But the tears couldn’t help but fall. She pursed her lips, bent down, and buried her face in her knees like an ostrich.

Sometimes, the blossoming of love happens unexpectedly, but it might get washed away by the wind and rain. However, it definitely leaves a scar deep in the heart.

Things happened unexpectedly, catching her off guard.

But this goodness was too extravagant for her, she couldn’t accept it with a clear conscience.

She couldn’t respond, she couldn’t and didn’t dare to.

How can Guxi’s body belong to someone else?

She felt her heart skip a beat for the first time, but it was so painful that she almost suffocated.

Bai Wei saw her struggling to speak through her tears and muttered to himself, "It seems like I have to kill someone else to give you peace of mind, because I can’t have it either."

Chao Lu hurriedly tried to stop and say it’s not true.

After finishing the lamb skewers, the little snake girl interrupted and understandingly said, "Was it the general in the white fur coat that you saw when you entered the city? I saw Chao Lu sister staring at the fur on top."

Bai Wei, "Got it, I’ll go kill him now."

Chao Lu cried even more happily.

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