"Senior Brother, you're back?"
In front of the wooden hut in the valley, Su Youyi was sitting blankly, pondering the path ahead when she suddenly caught a glimpse of a figure approaching leisurely out of the corner of her eye.
When Su Youyi saw Senior Brother again, an indescribable feeling suddenly rose in her heart. Although this feeling was unfounded, Su Youyi indeed noticed that Senior Brother seemed a bit different from when he left.
Before, when Senior Brother left, his heart seemed filled with concerns. Although it didn't show on his face, Su Youyi still perceived the worrisome aspect from his demeanor.
That was the first time she had ever seen him like this. The Senior Brother she knew had always faced difficulties with a confident mindset.
Therefore, this change in Senior Brother did worry Su Youyi. But, as she was about to go and find him, their Master stopped her.
"Some things he must come to understand on his own; no matter how others try to console him, it's not very useful."
Chen Hua also noticed something seemed off with Liang Yi's mental state, but this trouble unrelated to the body or Divine Soul was something outsiders couldn't intervene in.
To solve this issue, one must know exactly what was troubling Liang Yi, only then could it be resolved from the root of the problem.
However, after previous attempts, he already realized that Liang Yi would definitely not share this matter with them. No matter the reason, this was something that Liang Yi had to resolve on his own.
"Senior Brother, you look much more spirited than before."
Su Youyi sized up the approaching Liang Yi and, after heaving a sigh of relief, a beautiful smile bloomed on her pretty face. She clenched her small fist and gently thumped Liang Yi's shoulder.
"Sorry to have worried you, but everything's fine now."
Liang Yi scratched his head awkwardly, aware that his unusual state had not gone unnoticed by his Junior Sister and Master. They hadn't spoken about it, but in their hearts, they were concerned for him.
"It's good that it's resolved. Lingering concerns for too long can lead to heart demons. Even as sword cultivators, with a pure sword heart, the stronger the heart demons can become when provoked one day."
Su Youyi raised her slender, white index finger, and with a serious look, she lifted her head to speak to Liang Yi.
"The consequences can be quite severe!"
This piece of cultivation common sense was well understood by both her and Senior Brother, but after the recent event where Senior Brother was troubled by concerns, Su Youyi felt it was necessary to remind him.
"I know, I know, it was my fault this time, but it's resolved, and I won't be troubled by this matter anymore."
Liang Yi, facing the scolding from his Junior Sister, wore a remorseful smile, indicating he realized his mistake.
Worrying the person you cherish is, in itself, something worthy of an apology.
"And also..."
Su Youyi's delicate nose wrinkled slightly, her face lifted to clearly see her Senior Brother's eyes, her expression becoming even more serious.
"The next time you have troubles that you can't resolve, you can discuss them with me, can't you? Aren't we partners supporting each other on the path of cultivation? Isn't sharing our concerns part of that?"
Towards the end, Su Youyi's tone even carried a hint of grievance. This time her Senior Brother had been troubled alone and hadn't shared his worries to discuss with her, which upset her.
"This... this matter is a bit special, mainly because... it also involves you to some extent, after all, the only thing that could trouble me like this would be matters related to you..."
Hearing his Junior Sister's heartfelt words and seeing her eyes turning slightly red, Liang Yi felt infinitely warm inside, but at the same time, his guilt peaked.
His heart, usually steady even when facing cultivators of the Ninth Realm, was now in utter chaos, and his hands flailed aimlessly as he stammered to explain.
"If it involves me, then you should have discussed it with me even more!"
Su Youyi looked displeased. Letting Senior Brother bear and worry about something alone was precisely what angered her most.
"Regardless of what happens, I am always by your side, Senior Brother. So next time, please rely on me to your heart's content, okay?"
Su Youyi's gaze held the purest love from the bottom of her heart, tender as the waters in March, bright as the most dazzling gemstone of this world, firmly capturing Liang Yi's eyes.
"Alright, the thing is..."
Liang Yi gritted his teeth, made up his mind, and prepared to share this matter with his Junior Sister.
But before Liang Yi could speak the truth, his Junior Sister's cool finger was already pressing on his lips, stopping his next words.
"Since you didn't tell me before, Senior Brother, you must have had your considerations. And since it's resolved now, let's just let it be sealed away forever."
Su Youyi slowly shook her head.
Although curious, since the matter troubling her Senior Brother was resolved, she didn't need to hear any more.
Letting it remain buried deep in his heart, constantly reminding Senior Brother to discuss any future concerns with her, that was more valuable than speaking out just to satisfy her curiosity.
"Alright then..."
Liang Yi was touched but also felt a bit helpless, for he had been ready to muster the courage to reveal his greatest secret.