Gong Sing felt a surge of warmth in her heart upon hearing Shi Feiyang’s words.
She tightly embraced Shi Feiyang.
The heroes present were also moved by Shi Feiyang’s words and expressed willingness to follow his guidance, working together for the future of the Heroic Sakura Association. Lin Wanqing also made it clear that she would stay at Eagle Beak Rock, assisting Liao Pei and Elder Liao in establishing a new Changsheng Castle, attracting more Martial Arts enthusiasts to join the Heroic Sakura Association.
Lin Wanqing witnessed Shi Feiyang’s gentle attentiveness towards Gong Sing, and at that mont, an indescribable sense of loss welled up in her heart. She realized that the feelings between Shi Feiyang and Gong Sing had surpassed ordinary friendship; they would accompany each other through life.
Lin Wanqing silently bore the loss of this emotion and decided to withdraw from this struggle for love.
As a mature-thinking woman, Lin Wanqing understood the importance of reason. She was unwilling to compete fiercely with Gong Sing for love in the future, as it would only harm both parties. Besides, Gong Sing, in pursuit of love, was willing to give up everything to join Shi Feiyang. In Gong Sing’s heart, love was supre; how could Lin Wanqing have the heart to vie for Shi Feiyang’s affection?
However, Lin Wanqing also knew clearly that she could not accept the situation of sharing a man with Gong Sing. She had her own pride and dignity and refused to compromise in such a love triangle.
More importantly, Lin Wanqing harbored a long-hidden wish—to avenge her father. She hoped to continue practicing the Longevity Swordsmanship, constantly improving her martial arts, waiting for an opportune mont to seek revenge against the Divine Water Palace Master Liu Yanran.
Lin Wanqing understood that only through relentless effort and practice could she beco stronger and go further on the path of vengeance. She did not want personal emotional entanglents to affect her grand plan for revenge and thus chose to quietly withdraw, leaving the affection between Shi Feiyang and Gong Sing to each other, while she fully devoted herself to mastering the Longevity Swordsmanship to fulfill her wish.
Shi Feiyang sensed Lin Wanqing’s intentions, took out two large gold bricks from the deerskin pouch on his waist, and gave them to Liao Pei and Lin Wanqing as funds for building a branch of the Heroic Sakura Association at Eagle Beak Rock.
Shi Feiyang waved lightly to the people present, signaling them to follow his lead. Next, he would guide Wu Zhong, Xiao Lingling, Xiang Kun, Gong Sing, and other heroes, preparing to depart from Eagle Beak Rock and head to Cyan Simurgh Palace.
Lin Wanqing’s eyes glistened with tears, feeling extre reluctance over Shi Feiyang’s departure.
She held Shi Feiyang’s hand tightly, afraid that if she loosened her grip, he would disappear without a trace in the vast crowd.
Shi Feiyang, sensing her reluctance, gently patted her hand, comforting her with a gentle yet firm voice: "Wanqing, you don’t have to be so sad. My departure this ti is only temporary; once I deal with my affairs, I’ll certainly co back for you. I hope you’ll build a uniquely appealing Changsheng Castle at Eagle Beak Rock. Not only is this place picturesque and suitable for health preservation, but it’s also an excellent spot for martial arts practice. This Changsheng Castle will beco a warm ho for the disciples of the Heroic Sakura Association and a safe harbor for the Martial Arts enthusiasts seeking your refuge." Seeing this, Gong Sing felt a wave of reassurance.
She knew well the depth of Lin Wanqing’s feelings for Shi Feiyang; this departure was undoubtedly a heavy blow to her.
However, for Gong Sing, it ant the removal of a potential threat, leaving her in great spirits.
Thus, Gong Sing comforted Lin Wanqing with soothing words: "Sister Lin, Brother Shi is a responsible hero, and his decision surely has profound reasoning. Although our hearts are filled with reluctance, we should also support him. Follow Brother Shi’s words, build Changsheng Castle well here, and when Brother Shi returns and sees a transford ho, he’ll surely be very pleased. Thank you, you’ve worked hard!"
When Lin Wanqing heard Shi Feiyang’s firm and powerful words, her gaze involuntarily rested on the tightly intertwined figures of Shi Feiyang and Gong Sing. Suddenly, a sour and complex emotion surged like a tide, violently flooding her heart.
At this mont, the fierce wind howled on Eagle Beak Rock, rustling the surrounding wild grass, as if lanting her internal pain.
Lin Wanqing’s fingers subconsciously clenched the corner of her clothing, her knuckles turning slightly white from the force, as if this was the only way to sowhat alleviate the biting pain in her heart. Her mind involuntarily brought forth bits and pieces of her ti with Shi Feiyang—those past laughter and joy, the heart palpitations when their eyes t—all now like sharp blades, stabbing fiercely into her heart.
In the distance, gloomy clouds slowly gathered, obscuring the sky completely, seemingly foretelling Lin Wanqing’s hopeless feelings. How she wished she were the one gently cared for by Shi Feiyang, a partner able to walk through storms hand-in-hand with him.
However, reality was so cruel that she had no choice but to admit the strong and rock-solid affection between Shi Feiyang and Gong Sing, along with the fact that she seed to have never truly entered Shi Feiyang’s heart.
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