Wusi gazed at the person on the couch, whose expression was filled with anger. She never expected that the Divine Lord would react this way.
"Divine Lord, I'm not lying! Everything I said is true..."
"Wusi!"
Baili Xiao's eyes were icy, a hint of disappointment in them.
Meeting the gaze of the person before her, Wusi froze, unsure how to prove that what she said was true.
As the God of War of the Divine Realm, he could easily destroy a small country with a mere gesture.
Standing with his hands behind his back, unmatched in battle, and unscathed, Baili Xiao possessed extraordinary talent and a captivating appearance that drove people to obsession.
Consequently, the women who fancied him were always countless, falling over themselves to pursue him.
Yet, all four tribes knew that such an outstanding individual remained tight-lipped about matters of the heart.
This was all due to Baili Xiao's abilities; he could see through everyone's hearts, thus he clearly understood their thoughts, dreams, and ambitions.
He saw through their false pretenses, revealing a greed as deep as an abyss.
All of this disgusted Baili Xiao.
To claim he deeply loved someone and even exhausted his lifespan for her was merely a fool's dream, utterly impossible.
"But..." Wusi pursed her lips, finding nothing to refute.
"Perhaps you are overly fatigued. Go and rest," Baili Xiao said, rubbing his temples, his expression weary.
"Yes..."
Wusi exited the room, gently closing the door.
She looked at the closed door, her eyes filled with spreading melancholy.
Two voices argued within her mind. One voice said, "Let it be."
The Divine Lord had forgotten everything, and his body was gradually returning to normal. He no longer had to endure the Divine Emperor's control and could live the rest of his life freely.
Not only that, but Wusi could also achieve her wish and become the only woman by the Divine Lord's side.
But the other voice urged, "Tell him the truth."
The Divine Lord had forgotten Miss Bai, forgotten love, forgotten pain, and had once again become the distant and unapproachable Divine Lord Baili.
He shouldn't forget like this; he shouldn't let this slip away.
If the Divine Lord were given a choice, he would rather die than forget the one he loved.
"Wusi."
A voice rang out, pulling Wusi's thoughts back.
She turned to see Bai Ran standing not far away, a faint smile on her lips.
"Miss Bai..."
Wusi's eyes reddened. At this moment, she desperately wanted to ask why Miss Bai had done this.
"I understand. Come with me."
Wusi nodded and followed Bai Ran as they left the separate courtyard.
Meanwhile, the room in the separate courtyard was silent, leaving only Baili Xiao sitting alone.
He unfastened the black jade at his waist and slowly caressed it.
Baili Xiao vaguely felt that this was something very important, something he had to protect even at the cost of his life.
However, no matter how much Baili Xiao tried to recall, he couldn't remember why this jade pendant was so significant.
"The one I deeply love..."
His slender fingers brushed over the black jade, and a fiery figure flashed in his mind.
"I... deeply love her?"
The jade pendant warmed in his palm. Baili Xiao pondered for a long time, then finally let out a light laugh, his expression somewhat self-mocking.
"How could that be."
Wusi followed Bai Ran, hesitation evident in her eyes. "Miss Bai..."
Bai Ran stopped and turned her back to Wusi, her voice calm. "Do you know how much time you and Baili Xiao have left?"
Wusi looked up, then shook her head at Bai Ran. "I don't know."
"Three years."
Th... three years?
Wusi's pupils trembled, her face paling. "Impossible..."
She had exhausted all her lifespan just to gain three years for the Divine Lord?
It was too short, infinitely shorter than she had anticipated.
Bai Ran sighed and turned to face Wusi. "You are a demon, and Baili Xiao is a god."
"If it's transferring lifespan between members of the same race, it only requires ten times the cost."
Bai Ran paused and continued, "But between different races, it requires a hundredfold."
This was also why Qing Long had stopped Bai Ran. If she were to extend Baili Xiao's life, her own end would come much sooner.
This truth was only revealed to Bai Ran after Qing Long had extended her own lifespan.
Wusi curled her lips into a bitter smile, feeling as if she were about to shatter.
"Three years..."
"It's okay... there are still three years..."
Bai Ran looked at her, her heart also aching. "Three years, not three hundred, not three thousand."
"Now the Divine Emperor cannot control him; he is free. So there's no need to expose anything. Just be well with Baili Xiao."
Wusi gritted her teeth, a fragile smile on her face. "Wusi understands..."
...
The next morning, Wusi entered the room with a bowl of medicinal soup.
"Divine Lord, this is today's medicinal cuisine. Please drink it while it's hot."
Baili Xiao sat by the window, a book in his hand, sunlight casting a halo around him.
Hearing her, he slightly raised his eyes and put down the book. "En, bring it here."
His well-defined fingers reached out, and he took the bowl from Wusi, drinking it down in one gulp.
Wusi watched him, her heart aching. Three years, only three years remained.
"You have something on your mind."
Wusi faltered and met Baili Xiao's gaze. She forced a smile, trying to appear composed.
"Divine Lord worries too much. Wusi is just a little tired."
"If that is so." Baili Xiao's voice paused, his gaze returning to the book in his hand.
"You don't need to come anymore."
Wusi froze. Not need to come anymore...? Did the Divine Lord no longer want her?
"Divine... Divine Lord? Why...?"
As soon as she asked, she found the answer in her heart.
Wusi bore a striking resemblance to Bai Ran. It was because of this that the Divine Lord had initially made an exception for her.
Now that the Divine Lord had forgotten Miss Bai, naturally, Wusi was no longer special.
Baili Xiao did not reply, merely turning the pages of the book.
The air was silent, and Wusi stood dejectedly, not knowing what to do.
"Divine Lord, Wusi wishes to stay..."
"Wusi."
The book in his hand was gently placed on the table as Baili Xiao interrupted her.
"You have overstepped your bounds. Do you understand?"
Wusi's body stiffened, and she raised her lowered head in disbelief.
Baili Xiao's eyes were cold, carrying a hint of accusation. "You have accompanied me for so long, you should understand what you should and shouldn't think."
"You have developed feelings for me. Am I wrong?"
Wusi's body grew cold, her lips turning pale. The Divine Lord had finally known her feelings.
But... she couldn't change it...
"Divine Lord..." Wusi clenched her hands, her throat feeling constricted.
"Leave."
Baili Xiao's tone was indifferent; he didn't look up again to glance at Wusi.
In an instant, overwhelming grievance and sorrow surged within her. Wusi gritted her teeth and managed to utter one word.
"Yes..."
Closing the door, Wusi's body trembled, and she finally couldn't hold back her tears.
The Divine Lord knew her feelings, and the Divine Lord no longer wanted her...
"What's wrong?"
Zhuque landed not far away, tilting her head in confusion.
Wusi sobbed, quickly wiping away her tears. "N-nothing..."
"It's just that the Divine Lord's health has improved a lot, and Wusi is very happy..."
"Liar."
Zhuque stared at her, her eyes calm and piercing.
...
"Your feelings have been discovered!"
As they strolled through the City Lord's mansion, conversing, Zhuque understood everything.
Loving someone who could never love you back was indeed painful.
Wusi smiled bitterly, tears welling up in her eyes. "How could I possibly expect the Divine Lord to love me..."
"I just want to stay by the Divine Lord's side, but... even that is not allowed..."
Her head hung low, and crystal tears fell, one after another, onto the ground.
Zhuque scratched her cheek, unsure how to comfort her.
"How about... knocking him out and forcing yourself on him?"