Gu Jingyi had no intention of bothering with Qi Wenjing and thus wouldn't help her out of a tight spot. His attention was focused on Ji Xingmi, and he also noticed Feng Changze's subtle movements. He had always been in control, yet at this very moment, an intense unease gripped him. He was lost in a whirlwind of self-conflict, unsure whether to speak or remain silent, trying to figure out how to alter the current dynamic.
He even entertained a violent thought: to destroy all these sources of his anxiety, the Qi family, the Luo family, and crush them into dust. Would that give him a chance to stand before her?
Ji Xingmi paid no mind to what others were thinking; she was already captivated by the scenery before her. Mountains unfurled like a painting, and a verdant sea of forests lay beneath her feet. Ji Xingmi climbed to the summit, and from her vantage point, she took in the panoramic view. It was truly magnificent. Gazing into the distance from this height, she was awestruck by the majestic landscape, her soul feeling as if it had been cleansed.
She felt a barrier within her heart suddenly crumble, leaving her with an unexpected sense of ease and freedom. She spread her arms, as if to embrace this newfound lightness. However, this simple gesture sent a ripple of tension through those below. They all instinctively reached out, ready to catch her should she fall. Tanglang had already positioned himself nearby, and everyone remained silent, fearing that any noise might startle her, causing her to lose her balance and tumble.
Qi Wenjing, on the other hand, harbored no such concerns. She even anticipated seeing Ji Xingmi fall; if she were to break her neck, that would be for the best! She had been displeased upon seeing Ji Xingmi that morning and had been looking for an opportunity to retaliate. It was this very person who had sent her to that place to be confined for a day and a night, and she vowed never to let her get away with it.
Seeing everyone now desperately trying to catch her only fueled her anger. Without a second thought, she let out a loud shout, earning furious glares from everyone. If looks could kill, she would have died hundreds of times over!
Feng Changze's gaze was particularly sharp, even carrying a hint of killing intent. Qi Wenjing was so frightened by her own thoughts that cold sweat broke out on her brow. She had intended to mock them, but the words caught in her throat, leaving her utterly speechless.
Ji Xingmi remained completely unfazed, though the shout did snap her back to attention. Seeing their worried faces, she felt a warmth spread through her and a smile bloomed on her lips. They were all drawn to her smile, as the sunlight perfectly illuminated her, making her appear even more pure and unattainable.
Gao Yu, who had been amused by his friend's predicament, now seemed to understand why his brother was acting this way. If he hadn't known about Feng Changze's feelings beforehand, he might have fallen victim to her charm after just one glance.
"Xing'er, come down, it's not safe here." With the help of Tanglang and Gu Jingyi, Ji Xingmi made her way back to their side. Only then did the others begin to scold her in a torrent of words. Ji Haocheng also wanted to put on a stern face and reprimand her, but seeing his sister like this, he found it difficult. He could only mutter a few words of admonishment from the sidelines.
"Are you trying to scare me to death? Do you believe me if I tell my grandfather and have that old man deal with you?!" Ye Yu, seeing that the two elders couldn't bring themselves to scold her, decided to play the bad guy.
"The view up there was nice, I couldn't help myself. Really, you should go up and see, you'll find it magnificent."
"You're still talking about it. If the view is nice, then look at it. Why were you closing your eyes? What if you lost your footing and fell!"
"But I was standing steady! I'm sorry~ I didn't mean to scare you all!"
"If you do that again, I'll hit you!" Ye Yu made a gesture of hitting her, which made Ji Xingmi laugh heartily. Seeing that everything was fine, Ji Haoqi immediately climbed to the spot where Ji Xingmi had been standing. He wanted to see the scenery his sister had described.
"Wow~ Second Brother, it's truly spectacular, it feels like the mountains and rivers are all beneath my feet."
Hearing his words, Ye Yu, with Tanglang's assistance, also climbed to the top. He too was captivated by the scenery. Looking down from this vantage point, the Great Wall resembled a colossal dragon coiling through the mountains and rivers, exuding immense power. In the distance, mist still clung to the peaks, merging with the sky, as if this dragon were about to take flight.