The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 1079 - 1048: Stubborn Love

Chapter 1079: Chapter 1048: Stubborn Love

Huo Yingjie’s words were harsh, venomous.

But Huo Yingjie was also compelled by necessity, for all his might could only manage to kill Demon Night at best.

Yet now they each possessed secret techniques, so long as they reserved a drop of essence blood or spiritual soul somewhere, they could revive once more.

To kill once would only lead to another round, as unpredictable as this time had been.

The only solution was to make Demon Night fall for Xiao Fox while trapping him within this barrier, preventing him from leaving, and that would be the best approach.

Judging from Demon Night’s reaction now, there might be a chance.

"Stop talking, just stop," Demon Night bellowed, "Please respect your adversary, give me a quick death!"

A quick death?

If you have your quick death, will my suffering end?

I’d have to stay here for a lifetime with you.

Although having He Tiantian by his side meant he wasn’t alone, he still had family outside, three young kids who needed him and Tiantian to grow up healthily and happily.

As a father who stood tall and invincible in the eyes of his children, he couldn’t let them down, nor could he allow his wife to live in such an isolated place.

"Why stop talking?" Huo Yingjie chuckled, "You always live in your own world, selfish and self-centered, heedless of others’ feelings, lacking a sense of right and wrong, acting on a whim..."

"And you claim to be any different?" Demon Night retorted with a cold laugh, "We’re no more than two peas in a pod, you’ve got no right to mock me."

"We may have been the same once, but I’ve come to realize and have made changes," Huo Yingjie said, "Let’s go. I am not heartless. In view of Xiao Fox’s deep love for you, I’ll allow you to see her one last time."

If it had been before, Huo Yingjie wouldn’t have shown such kindness.

But now, for future peace, he had to try.

Huo Yingjie withdrew his sword from Demon Night and took the opportunity to impose a restriction on his wound. The wound wouldn’t heal but wouldn’t bleed out to death either.

Powerless, Demon Night bottled up his frustration, wanting to die but unable to, suffering immensely.

Demon Night walked ahead, with Huo Yingjie following behind.

As dusk approached, Huo Yingjie finally brought Demon Night back to the vicinity of the Xiyu Flower Sea.

Snake King was healing, and He Tiantian was also cultivating, albeit she had just begun.

Huo Yingjie enjoyed watching He Tiantian close her eyes and sit amidst the Xiyu Flower Sea, as if he was seeing her from the past.

Still so beautiful!

Demon Night also saw He Tiantian, his eyes becoming intoxicated, confused.

"Cough, cough!" Xiao Fox was gravely injured, abandoning healing herself and left to fate’s whim, now waking up, gazing disoriented at the sky.

Feeling somewhat dizzy.

Yet when she sensed Demon Night, the pain in her heart intensified; she sat up, looking towards him.

Demon Night injured?

Xiao Fox couldn’t help but let tears flow down. She no longer wanted to live, but seeing Demon Night injured, she no longer wished to die either; she wanted to care for him.

Call her humble or self-degrading, but as long as she lived, her heart would beat for Demon Night, ache for him!

Severely wounded, she couldn’t stand, only crawl on the ground, each movement agonizingly difficult.

The green grass beneath her was stained with fresh blood, a more vivid red than the flowers nearby.

But Xiao Fox, as though numb to the pain, scrabbled across the ground with unwavering determination, tears in her eyes and blood at her mouth, ceaselessly flowing.

Snake King was taken aback, marveling at how much this Fox Spirit loved someone, to go to such lengths.

He Tiantian felt a certain bitterness in her heart, for life is indeed full of lovesick fools.

For love, they throw caution to the wind.

Right and wrong, in Xiao Fox’s eyes, are unimportant.

Demon Night was always the most important, even if it meant death, to be reduced to ashes and smoke, Xiao Fox believed so.

Demon Night’s steps were somewhat staggering as he shifted his gaze from He Tiantian onto Xiao Fox.

It could be said that for the first time, Demon Night seriously looked at Xiao Fox.

"Xiao Fox!" Demon Night murmured to himself, unbidden fear and panic arising within him, just like Huo Yingjie had said—if Xiao Fox died, the only person who truly cared for him in this world would be gone as well.

When Xiao Fox heard Demon Night calling her name, she actually smiled.

She had finally heard Demon Night call her name.

She even detected concern in his voice, yes, concern. Demon Night wasn’t just cold to her...

She crawled forward, step by step.

Demon Night’s footsteps were chaotic as he ran toward Xiao Fox, saying, "Don’t move, I’m coming to you!"

Xiao Fox ignored him; she just wanted to get to Demon Night’s side as quickly as possible, even if it was the last moment of her life.

He Tiantian and the Snake King looked at each other in confusion, not understanding why Xiao Fox and Demon Night suddenly seemed so close?

Therewith, both of them turned to look at Huo Yingjie, who was approaching.

He Tiantian stood up, quickly ran towards Huo Yingjie, and in the midst of the Xiyu Flower Sea, her smiling face blossoming like a flower, she ran and called out, "Brother Yingjie..."

Huo Yingjie, with a leisurely stride, smiled lightly and stretched out his hands to embrace He Tiantian.

The Snake King looked enviously at the embracing pair not far away.

Ah, it was destined to be so, why then the sadness?

Now, his appearance no longer matched He Tiantian’s; rather, Huo Yingjie seemed more mature and stable, evolving alongside He Tiantian.

Ah, after sending He Tiantian back, he should return to the Demon Realm and continue his travels.

Being here, witnessing their affectionate display, truly hurt him to the core!

"I knew you would come back to save me," He Tiantian exclaimed with joy, "I knew you would defeat all the villains."

"Yes, no matter where you are, I will come to rescue you," Huo Yingjie smiled and said, "But this time we also have to thank that Little Silver Snake..."

Only, while Huo Yingjie verbally expressed his thanks, why did he seem to grit his teeth in resentment?

The Snake King caught Huo Yingjie’s gaze and scoffed—the man was thinking of repaying kindness with malice!

"What is going on with those two outside?" The Snake King asked, not wanting to see their public displays of affection and eager to resolve matters quickly so everyone could go their separate ways.

Er... perhaps he should just return to traveling. His queen mother was probably busy laying eggs! Too busy to bother with him!

He Tiantian also came to her senses and said, "Right, what’s happening outside?"

"Nothing much!" Huo Yingjie laughed, "It’s just that Demon Night might have realized Xiao Fox’s worth..."

"Are we still going to kill them or not?" He Tiantian was somewhat torn; letting them go didn’t sit well with her—if it weren’t for the Snake King, she and her husband would have been prisoners by now.

But killing them felt somewhat against the harmony of heaven.

The Snake King shook his head and said, "We may be able to destroy their physical bodies, but as demons or immortals, they can be revived with just a drop of their essence. You both know that with such beings, there’s no end to their lives or an exhaustive means to kill them."

"What?" He Tiantian was at a loss for words, "Then are we just helpless against them?"

"Not necessarily," Huo Yingjie chuckled, "What if Demon Night is willing to recognize Xiao Fox’s worth and even willing to give up his old obsessions for her?"

"Impossible, right?" He Tiantian and the Snake King asked in unison, with Demon Night’s previous obstinance, how could he possibly change?