ISWTDB Ch5

Chapter 5: The Disfigured and Blind Sect Leader (5)

Wen Renming’s face unconsciously turned toward Ying Zhao. Although he could roughly know what the other person looked like through his divine sense, he suddenly felt an irritation and dissatisfaction.

In the past, he never complained about the inconvenience of being unable to see. When others mocked him for being blind, he wasn’t disheartened. But at this moment, for the first time in his life, Wen Renming wished his eyes weren’t blind.

He really wanted, truly wanted to see with his own eyes what this person who stirred his heart looked like.

Thinking this, a hint of loss appeared on Wen Renming’s face.

Ying Zhao, who was drinking porridge nearby, was always mindful of Wen Renming. Seeing this, he quickly asked, “Wen Renming, what’s wrong?”

Wen Renming was momentarily stunned by Ying Zhao’s words. With a bit of hesitation on his face, he still said, “It’s nothing, I just suddenly really want to see what you look like. I feel a bit regretful!”

Hearing Wen Renming’s words, Ying Zhao thought about his eyes. Even with the divine sense, it was different from actually seeing. Not wanting to see him disappointed, a sudden idea flashed in Ying Zhao’s mind, and he smiled, saying, “If you want to see me, it’s not difficult. I have a way.”

Then he proactively took Wen Renming’s hand and placed it on his own cheek.

For the first time having such close interaction, Ying Zhao couldn’t help but blush but tried to stay calm.

Wen Renming obviously didn’t expect Ying Zhao to do this. When his hand touched the smooth skin of Ying Zhao’s face, his heart couldn’t help but tremble.

Wen Renming closed his eyes, carefully feeling the person in front of him. His fingers gently and slowly moved over Ying Zhao’s face. From the full forehead to the long eyebrows, from the high nose to the thin lips.

Wen Renming silently admired that his future wife’s appearance was truly top-notch. Every feature was flawless, and the skin was so smooth it was hard to let go.

But then he thought of his own scarred face. His other hand clenched tightly. The scars from the heavenly fire couldn’t be removed even with the best spiritual medicine in the cultivation world.

Wen Renming had never cared about his appearance in the past, but at this moment, he felt inferior and angry because he thought his appearance wasn’t worthy of Ying Zhao.

The hand moving over Ying Zhao’s face moved very slowly. Wen Renming was feeling everything very carefully, as if trying to imprint the other’s features in his heart.

Ying Zhao felt Wen Renming’s seriousness, blushing even more, and his throat tightened.

Whether intentional or not, when the hand touched his lips, it pressed on his lip bead. Ying Zhao felt like he was electrocuted and almost jumped up.

But he endured his rapidly beating heart and accepted Wen Renming’s touch. After a long time, Wen Renming finally withdrew his hand.

Ying Zhao secretly breathed a sigh of relief and smiled at Wen Renming, asking, “How is it? Are you satisfied with my appearance?”

Wen Renming nodded, “Yunping’s looks are indeed extraordinary, comparable to the gods.”

Then he reached out, touching his own leather mask, showing a self-mocking smile, and said to Ying Zhao, “Yunping, I’ve wronged you.”

Hearing Wen Renming’s words, Ying Zhao frowned and moved closer. Seeing the dejection on Wen Renming’s face, he knew Wen Renming minded his eyes and appearance. Ying Zhao raised his hand to remove Wen Renming’s mask, but as soon as he touched it, Wen Renming grabbed his hand.

Seeing Wen Renming’s reaction, Ying Zhao raised an eyebrow and smiled at him, saying:

“What’s this? You’re allowed to look at me, but I’m not allowed to look at you? It’s not fair if you play tricks like this!”

Wen Renming stood up, lowered his head, and touched his mask again, softly saying, “I’m just afraid of scaring you. Yunping, I’ve finished my breakfast. You should go back to your room to rest, you don’t need to stay here taking care of me.”

Ying Zhao didn’t say anything in response to this clear dismissal. He quietly tidied up the bowls and chopsticks on the table and placed them in the food box. Hearing the sounds, Wen Renming thought Ying Zhao was about to leave after hearing his words and deciding not to insist.

But who would have thought that after cleaning up the table, Ying Zhao didn’t leave? Instead, he suddenly flashed in front of Wen Renming and swiftly pulled off his mask.

Wen Renming didn’t expect Ying Zhao to act so suddenly, and hurriedly covered half of his face with his hand. However, he was certain that the other party had already seen his true appearance.

Because after Ying Zhao removed his mask, his breathing suddenly became rapid, and he hadn’t made any sound since. Powerlessly dropping the hand that had been covering his face, Wen Renming suddenly felt ridiculous.

The other must have been scared silly by him, unable to even utter a perfunctory word.

Ha! As expected, how could anyone really want to look at his disgusting face beneath the mask?

Ignoring the pain in his heart, Wen Renming mocked himself, wondering what he had been hoping for.

But in the next second, Ying Zhao moved closer to Wen Renming, reaching out to gently touch the scars on Wen Renming’s face. He asked with some heartache, “Are these scars from heavenly fire? Do they still hurt?”

Wen Renming was stunned for a moment, shaking his head at Ying Zhao in a daze. Then he felt a weight on his shoulder and his waist tightly embraced.

A fresh scent surrounded him, leaving Wen Renming in unstoppable shock. The other party wasn’t scared of him and even hugged him.

It was only after actually hugging Wen Renming that Ying Zhao realized that although Wen Renming looked thin, he was half a head taller than himself.

Having been associated with Zhu Que for many years, even if it was just a fragment of a soul, he couldn’t break away from his original feelings and habits. Seeing Wen Renming’s expression just now, even without him saying it, Ying Zhao could feel his gloom and sorrow.

These cultivation levels weren’t achieved overnight, who knows how much suffering this person had endured in the past. Ying Zhao felt an unbearable heartache and didn’t want Wen Renming to dwell on it any longer, so he simply hugged him directly.

Never mind whether he’s the husband or the wife, as long as this person is his! Ying Zhao let go of the last bit of his internal conflict, blushing and tightly holding the person he loved.

Unconsciously resting his head on Wen Renming’s shoulder, Ying Zhao rubbed against it comfortably, feeling a joyful satisfaction. Indeed, Wen Renming had the familiar aura that only Zhu Que possessed.

The past Zhu Que had helped him countless times and even saved him from danger. Now that he had come for him, it was time for him to repay the favor!

Seeing Wen Renming’s dazed look, Ying Zhao smiled, raised his head, and kissed Wen Renming’s chin. He firmly said, “Wen Renming, don’t worry. From now on, I’ll protect you! I’ll always be by your side and never let anyone or anything hurt you again!”

“Always?”

Wen Renming repeated the word, feeling the other’s words were so sweet that they made his heart tremble. He couldn’t resist tightening his arms and hugging Ying Zhao back.

Indeed, holding someone tightly in his arms like this felt so blissful it was sigh-worthy. Breathing in the scent of the person in his arms, Wen Renming lowered his head and secretly kissed the top of Ying Zhao’s head.

Whether the other’s words were true or false, at this moment, he only wanted to believe. Although there was a nagging feeling of unease in his heart, as if a voice was telling him,

“He doesn’t love you, he doesn’t want to be with you. No matter how hard you try, you can’t win his heart.” But even if it was an illusion, Wen Renming wanted to pretend he had already won his heart.

Wen Renming no longer cared what schemes or motives the person in his arms might have, as long as he was willing to stay with him. Whatever he wanted, Wen Renming was willing to give.

But if one day, the other wanted to leave him…

Then he would cripple his cultivation and use all means necessary to keep him by his side. After all, Yunping had promised to always be with him.

Wen Renming lowered his eyes, a flash of darkness passing over his face.

So, Yunping, you must not betray me. Otherwise, I really don’t know what terrible things I might do!