351 My responsibility

Li FuJin felt accountable for what's happening to YuYan, he wouldn't forget, she turned this way after she found out that he is one of the participants. Without getting an answer, Li FuJin can feel something is wrong, he wanted to know, he doesn't want to lose her. He screamed, while he tries to struggle. "Tell me! What's happening to her?!" There was a sudden silence from everyone, aside from the blowing sound of the wind on their ears, and they can only hear their fast heart beat giving them a warning sign. Death is close. The chilling cold gives them goosebumps, prickling to their skin, adding to the fear penetrating to their beings. Everyone felt the dread and worry creeping to their bones, specially Li FuJin who is stunned, having a hard time accepting the current situation. After sighing deeply, Xiao XiRan then looked at his baby sister as he smiled tenderly, but eyes held helplessness and sadness that no one would expect for him to have. Then he glanced at Li FuJin who still have confusion all over his face. Xiao XiRan shakes his head with disappointment. How can he leave his baby sister to someone that may not take all their secrets easily? 'Ah! Lets leave everything to fate then.' Xiao XiRan decided giving everything to the destiny, if that shit is even true. Sadly there is a high possibility that he will not have a chance to prove that. Even if he wants to kill Li FuJin, for even glancing at his baby sister, he cannot really complain right now. Xiao XiRan then glanced Marlene, a bitter smile appeared on Xiao XiRan's lips as he stared at her beautiful face intently. Whispering her name slowly and tenderly, just like a spell, calling out to her. "Marlene.." Marlene: "..." Marlene was stunned, then she frowned deeply with the way he uttered her name. She is still in confusion when Xiao XiRan suddenly pulled her on his arms, embracing her tightly, his face burying to her neck. Marlene: "..." Gritting her teeth, "What are you doing?!" she asked seethed with anger. How can he think of trying to take advantage of her in this kind of situation? Before Marlene can push him away, Xiao XiRan suddenly whispered on her ears, "If I will live after this, will you ever marry me?" His voice hopeful and earnest, that makes her wonder if he is really the man she remembers or someone else that is just pretending. Marlene: "..." Why would I marry you? Marlene is dumbfounded. She does not know how to answer and just stiffened in his arms as Xiao XiRan's embrace tightened. His lips suddenly touching hers with desperation and need, to the point that she is not able to breath. Marlene tried to struggle but failed to do so. When she is ready to fight with all she got, he stopped, then both his hands touched her face, eyes intently looking at her with emotions she never expected for him to have. Guilt. Sadness. Love. Marlene looked at him with confusion, but he just smiled sadly, playfully kissing the tip of her nose, before uttering, "I'm sorry..." before Xiao XiRan disappeared and came into sight, ten steps away from YuYan. Xiao XiRan stood in the field, his eyes scarlet and bright, as he released his own energy to smile casually as he allowed his own black flame to slowly warm his body. Everyone was shocked! They did not expect for Xiao XiRan to do something stupid. "Xiao XiRan! What are you doing?! Stay away from her!" Marlene called out frantically. She tried to step forward but was stopped by Xiao XiRan's glare. "This is my responsibility." He told her seriously then started to step inside the circle, slow approaching YuYan. Despite his preparation, his skin still began to cover with ice making him clench his teeth due to the painful coldness prickling his skin.