He softly agrees, turning around to issue the command to his guards.
While the guards were surprised by the orders from their master, they dared not question them and hurriedly went about their tasks to save the villagers.
Luo Xue lagged behind, her head was bandaged, and her face was extremely pale. It seemed as though she was unwell. After progressing a few steps, she suddenly turned around and stealthily gave Cai Wei a look indicating that she wanted to speak with her alone.
Cai Wei had always disliked her, so she ignored Luo Xue’s gesture.
"Wei’er, what do we do next?" asked Nangong Yi.
Ever since witnessing Cai Wei’s capabilities, even someone as decisive as him had begun to understand the importance of consultation and compromise.
However, Cai Wei said, "It’s not us, it’s me. All you and your guards need to do is save the villagers. Leave Tianjizi to me; I will avenge the villagers of Mu Family Village."
Nangong Yi was naturally worried about her going after Tianjizi alone. Tianjizi was cunning and full of tricks. Rushing to confront him would only be a trap. He would never agree to this.
"Wei’er, though I may not be able to compete with Tianjizi, at the very least, I can catch you when you fall. Isn’t that worth something? Let’s stay together."
Seeing his insistence on going with her, Cai Wei became serious and said solemnly, "Nangong Yi, have you forgotten the bloody letter your mother wrote to you? Have you forgotten the responsibilities you bear? You are not the only one tied to your life. Have you ever thought about how they would live if you recklessly risked your life? Are your actions fair to them?"
Cai Wei’s repeated questioning left Nangong Yi reeling with pain, a complicated expression forming on his face.
He looked deeply at Cai Wei. She was the first girl he had ever cared so deeply about, the first girl he was willing to die for. However, he couldn’t have her, nor could he afford to die...
"I’ll be going then. Take some time to think about what I’ve said."
After speaking indifferently, Cai Wei turned and headed towards the mountains.
Just after she stepped away, Nangong Yi’s melancholy voice was carried across by the night breeze.
"Wei’er, ever since I came of age, I have been burdened with responsibilities no child should bear. I have had to learn how to guard against the traps and assassinations of others, to cope with endless plots, and to deceitfully present myself every day. For twenty-two years, I have lived this life out of duty. Today, I want to live for myself for once, to do what I want to do, regardless of anything else. After today, I’ll carry on with those responsibilities once more, alright?"
Cai Wei didn’t turn around, her eyes shimmering, "Carelessly ignoring your mother’s plea in the bloody letter, overlooking the safety of your own life, disregarding the disparity in power between you and Tianjizi, insisting on fighting him with me – what is all this for? Nangong Yi, you better not tell me that you’ve genuinely developed feelings for me!"
Nangong Yi laughed bitterly, "What if I have?"
Cai Wei turned around, glanced at him, and said faintly, "My values and principles will never change. So it would be best for you not to waste time on me."
While they were talking, they had already left the village. Cai Wei shouted, "White Tiger!"
In the blink of an eye, a white tiger the size of a small hill appeared before them – it left Nangong Yi utterly astonished but then he understood.
"White Tiger, take me into the mountains."
"As you command, master!"
Cai Wei then leapt onto the back of the white tiger, who raced towards the deep mountains at a tremendous speed, leaving only Nangong Yi behind, anxiously calling after her, "Wei’er, wait for me..."