Countless pieces of wood and rocks flew past the two of them, some hitting their bodies, while Dongfang Hao and Ying Ying were still hugging them. At this moment, there was no one who should or should not, no one who should or could not, no one who was afraid of worldly wisdom or taboos.
Suddenly, he heard Ying Ying say in a soft voice, "Dongfang Hao, are we going to die?"
Logically speaking, during the time of the explosion, it was impossible for Ying Ying to have heard her low voice. After thinking for a bit, he discovered that his left ear was close to Ying Ying's lips. Her black hair and soft hair were all over his face.
Dongfang Hao wanted to step back, but he knew that Ying Ying was afraid and didn't dare to leave her. He wanted to say a few words of comfort, but Ying Ying unexpectedly continued, "Brother Dongfang … I'm very happy to die with you. " Her voice, though low in the sound of the explosion, was as serene as ever.
Dongfang Hao was startled. He heard Ying Ying whisper dreamily, "Big Brother Dongfang, does this look like the night you saved me?"
Dongfang Hao looked in the direction of her bright eyes and saw big rocks falling, and a few pieces of broken wood appearing and disappearing due to the wind. The sound of explosions rang in the air, and Dongfang Hao couldn't help but to think of the difficulty of the wilderness, similar to the time when they were in the wilderness. Although the desolate mountain was silent at that time, unlike the thunderous noise it made today, the moment he lowered his head in front of his eyes, he felt as if he was standing on that barren mountain.
"We're really going to die …" Ying Ying grudgingly said. For a moment, Dongfang Hao didn't know how to console her.
Dongfang Hao couldn't hear the following words clearly as they were drowned out by explosions. But at this moment, Yingying was extremely close to him and let out a sad smile. This smile was incredibly beautiful.
Dongfang Hao listened to Ying Ying's words in the wind, but when he saw her bright eyes, he concealed his resentment and moved his lips. Dongfang Hao suddenly understood. Ever since he had saved her for the first time, she had always asked him to meet her, intentionally or otherwise. He instinctively thought that she was just trying to show gratitude, and his feelings for Shang Yiqing were really good, he had an indescribable feeling towards her, and although Ying Ying also liked her, it was completely different from what Shang Yiqing felt. He even felt that his heart was leaning towards Shang Yiqing, even though she was already a married woman, it did not harm his feelings. At this moment, Ying Ying had expressed her feelings without a care for anything else, allowing him to completely understand her feelings, as well as letting him know the weight he held in her heart. He suddenly felt that his feelings would burst forth in an instant. At this moment, he felt that all he was satisfied with was Ying Ying. There was no other woman in his heart, and at the same time, he thought that if he could escape, he would definitely treat her well and become a loving couple with her.
Ying Ying raised her eyes and smiled sentimentally. "Dongfang Hao, if this is the last time we meet, I really hope that this moment will never pass."
"Don't worry, we'll be fine." Dongfang Hao comforted her with warm words.
Ying Ying shook her head. "I'm not afraid of death. I'm just afraid that after we die, we'll never be together again …" As he spoke, he tightly embraced Dongfang Hao's waist. "I heard that the Infernal Realm has eighteen levels. I'm afraid that after we die, we won't be able to be on the same level."
"Don't be silly. You're so kind-hearted, why would you go to hell even if you die?"
"I don't care. As long as I can't go with you, I don't want to go anywhere." Ying Ying cried out involuntarily.
Dongfang Hao held her tight. "Ying Ying, believe me. Rivers and mountains are not old. Life and death will always be with you."
"Although we can't be born on the same day, I am already satisfied to die on the same day!" Ying Ying hugged Dongfang Hao and cried out in grief. Dongfang Hao simply patted her on the shoulder and protected her in his embrace, hoping to comfort her.
After a long time, the explosions gradually died down.
Dongfang Hao was still hugging Ying Ying tightly, pressing his chin against Ying Ying's hair.
After a long while, the two parted ways.
After separating, the two of them inspected each other's wounds, and helped each other wipe off the gray tips and flying debris on their bodies. Fortunately, both of them were only scratched and bruised, not life-threatening at all.
When Dongfang Hao saw that both of them were uninjured, he let out a long breath and said, "It's fine."
Ying Ying smiled sweetly. Just now, she had buried her face in Dongfang Hao's body. There was some dust and stone dust on her cheeks, but she didn't notice it. She looked even more beautiful.
Dongfang Hao was stunned for a moment. He thought back to the time when they were snuggled together during the explosion. He didn't know what to do and could only whisper, "There's still dust on your face. I'll help you wipe it." As he spoke, he lifted his hand to dust Ying Ying off and used his hand to wipe her hair.
Ying Ying smiled shyly. "Big Brother Dongfang, let's quickly find a way out …" As he said this, the smile on his face disappeared and was replaced with a sad one. "I wonder how my big brother and the others are doing?"
"Don't worry, Lady Nan will definitely protect your big brother." As Dongfang Hao spoke, he moved the fallen stone next to him. Ying Ying also bent down to help him move the stone away.
Due to the collapse of the wall, light shone down from above and the two clearly saw each other. The stone fragments and dust were also covered with Dongfang Hao's clothes, and there were a few wounds on his face and arms. His clothes were also torn in several places, but his expression didn't have much lingering fear, only a calm smile.
Ying Ying couldn't help but look at him with an expression of gratitude in her eyes. Slowly, her gaze deepened, as if there were tears flickering in her eyes.
"It's fine, why are you crying …" Dongfang Hao grabbed her slender waist.
"I was thinking that if we really died just now, I would never be able to see you again!" Ying Ying said through her nose.
Dongfang Hao gently smiled: "You really are a silly girl. Shouldn't we be alright now? Since the heavens do not want us to die, then they will definitely let us live together. "
Ying Ying nodded.
Dongfang Hao moved the stones around his feet one by one. He looked at the big hole in the roof and said, "Let's try to jump up."
"Alright!" Dongfang Hao was Ying Ying's hope. She was willing to listen to anything he said.
Dongfang Hao raised his head and looked at the empty space again. He grasped Ying Ying's hand tightly. "If you're afraid, then close your eyes."
"I won't be afraid when I'm with you." Ying Ying smiled.
Dongfang Hao held Ying Ying's hand tightly and suddenly leaped into the air. The two of them leapt from the ground floor to the top floor, their surroundings still ablaze with fire. But they could already clearly see the situation inside the courtyard; they hadn't left the Grand Preceptor's estate at all.
"Let's rush out!" Dongfang Hao knew that he couldn't stay here any longer, so he grabbed Ying Ying and shook her hand. "Follow behind me."
"I said I'm not afraid!" Ying Ying's eyes were filled with deep emotions.
Dongfang Hao nodded and then the two of them rushed out together. The moment the two of them rushed out of the sea of fire, they heard the sound of arrows shooting out. It turned out that Hai Yue's men had been guarding the courtyard the entire time.
Dongfang Hao waved his hand and dropped some arrows. Then, he pulled Ying Ying and rushed out …