Chapter 166: Sword Making Begins
Shiloh fell into the dark world, and his final figure dissipated into nothingness.
A ray of sunlight shone through the gap in the curtains and onto Shiloh's face.
She suddenly opened her eyes, gasping for breath, her forehead covered with fine beads of sweat.
She looked around and the familiar layout of the room made her feel a little relieved.
On the bed opposite, Tao Yao was still sleeping, breathing evenly and steadily.
Shiloh subconsciously reached out and touched his cheek, where traces of tears still remained.
Last night's dream was so real, so real that she couldn't tell the boundary between reality and fantasy.
The last words in the dream seemed to still echo in her ears, like a sharp blade, cutting scars on her heart.
Her eyes unconsciously fell on Tao Yao.
Taoyao sleeps peacefully in the morning light, her long eyelashes cast a shadow on her face, the corners of her mouth are slightly raised, as if she is having a sweet dream.
Xiluo stared at Taoyao blankly, last night's dream flashing back to his mind.
Her fingers unconsciously clenched the corner of the quilt, and her knuckles turned white from the force.
"Shiloh?" Tao Yao's voice suddenly sounded.
Xi Luo suddenly came back to his senses and found that Tao Yao had woken up at some point and was looking at him with concern.
"What's wrong with you? You've been in a daze since a while ago, and you don't look well."
"I..." Shiloh opened his mouth, but didn't know how to answer.
Tao Yao sat up and looked at Xi Luo seriously: "Did you not get enough rest last night?"
Xi Luo lowered his head and twisted the corner of his clothes with his fingers: "It's just... I had a nightmare..."
"Nightmare?" Tao Yao tilted her head slightly, "What did you dream about? Do you want to tell me?"
Shiloh's body visibly stiffened.
She didn't dare look up at Taoyao's eyes, for fear that the other party would see something.
"Nothing special..."
Shiloh forced himself to smile. "I dreamed about being chased by monsters when I was a kid. Maybe it was because I heard too much about monsters yesterday..."
Tao Yao smiled gently:
"I see. But it doesn't matter. Aren't you awake now?"
"And with me by your side, I won't let any monster hurt you."
Shiloh's heart skipped a beat.
Taoyao's words were gentle and firm, but they made her feel even more guilty.
How could she lie to Taoyao?
But......
How dare she let Taoyao know those dark thoughts in her heart?
"I'll go prepare breakfast." Shiloh said hurriedly and fled the room.
Looking at Xi Luo's hastily leaving back, Tao Yao's smile gradually faded.
[Master, is it really okay for us to continue like this without taking any measures...]
"It's ok."
Tao Yao said softly, "In the end, he just wanted me to see the dark side of human nature."
"But she doesn't know that I don't care at all."
"So no matter what means she uses, in the end, it will not have any effect."
Last night, she clearly sensed the final fluctuations of demonic power.
As the original, she has an extremely keen sense of demonic power.
In the end, there was no intention of hiding it at all, as if he wanted her to know.
By consuming popularity points, Taoyao got a glimpse into Xiluo's dream.
The passion contained in it even surprised her.
It is an almost paranoid possessiveness, an obsession that pushes emotions to the extreme.
Shiloh's feelings for her have gone beyond the relationship between master and servant and have become so crazy and passionate.
Tao Yao sighed softly.
How should she face such a Shiloh?
How to respond to this feeling?
This time, even she, who had always been confident, fell into confusion.
……
However, Taoyao's confusion did not last long.
Just like sunlight penetrating through the clouds, her eyes quickly regained their former clarity.
To her, these emotional troubles were just fleeting like clouds, and nothing could really bother her.
Taoyao put her clothes in order and walked out of the room slowly.
The aroma of breakfast wafted into the living room, and Shiloh was busy in the kitchen.
The other girls also got up one after another and gathered around the dining table in twos and threes.
However, today's breakfast time is very different from usual.
Not only Shiloh, but other girls showed some abnormalities to varying degrees.
The atmosphere in the entire restaurant seemed particularly depressing, as if an invisible veil was covering everyone, making it hard to breathe.
Even the usually lively and cheerful forget-me-nots were unusually quiet today.
She lowered her head and put food into her mouth mechanically, completely devoid of her former vitality.
Those eyes that always sparkled were now dim.
This abnormal behavior is like a ripple that suddenly disappears in a stagnant pool of water, making people feel uneasy and disobedient.
Feiying's movements also seemed particularly restrained. She would steal glances at Taoyao from time to time, but would quickly lower her head the moment her eyes met.
However, this weird atmosphere did not last long.
Perhaps they noticed Tao Yao's gaze, and the girls quickly forced themselves to return to their normal state.
But beneath this superficial joy, there is an indescribable sense of affectation.
It's like a carefully choreographed drama. Although the actors are trying their best to perform, it always makes people feel that there is a lack of real emotions.
Their smiles were like masks, and their eyes contained complex emotions that were difficult to explain.
Every movement and every word reveals a trace of deliberateness.
Those little movements that usually come naturally now become stiff and artificial.
Even a simple action like passing a plate seemed very cautious, for fear of touching the other person's fingers.
Although they still talked and laughed, it seemed less sincere and more forced.
After breakfast, Taoyao assigned new tasks to each girl.
She stood in front of everyone, her voice clear and gentle:
"There are actually a lot of materials on this deserted island, many of which are suitable for making weapons."
"And that natural furnace is perfect for making weapons."
"I wanted to make one for Feiying, but this is a rare opportunity, so I thought I might as well make everyone's weapons together."
"It's just that you need to collect the materials yourself."
Taoyao carefully planned the search area for everyone to ensure there would be no duplication or omissions.
After hearing the arrangements, the girls dispersed and headed in different directions.
Their backs stretched out in the morning light and gradually disappeared among the jungle and hillsides in the distance.
……
Soon, Tao Yao was the only one left around the shelter.
She came to the beach nearby alone and walked barefoot on the soft sand.
The morning sun shines on the sea, creating ripples that look like a layer of fine gold foil.
The slightly salty sea breeze blew through her hair, bringing a slight cool touch.
Waves hit the shore one after another, leaving behind wet traces that were quickly wiped away by the following waves.
The shells and fine sand shimmered in the sunlight like scattered stars.
This kind of scenery should be refreshing.
But there was a hint of depth in Taoyao's eyes, as if she was waiting for something.
She stood there quietly, letting the sea breeze blow her skirt, like a quiet painting.
Sure enough, accompanied by an imperceptible ripple, tiny waves appeared in the air, and the fairy finally appeared quietly beside her.
Her appearance made no sound, as if she had merged into the seascape.
Tao Yao did not show any surprise, but took the initiative to speak:
"You...are really determined to pester me."
There was a hint of helplessness in her tone, but also a bit of amusement, as if she had expected all this to happen.
The sound of the waves echoed between the two fairies, as if waiting for the next conversation.
Tao Yao's gaze was still fixed on the distant horizon, with a faint smile on the corner of her mouth.
At this moment, time seemed to stand still, and only two powerful beings were left, engaging in a silent contest on the beach.
As the tides rise and fall, the sea breeze blows gently, bringing a slight chill, but it cannot cool the subtle atmosphere between the two sides.
After a long silence, he finally spoke slowly, his voice clear and firm.
"I told you before, I need you."
The final gaze was fixed on the distant horizon. "Besides, I have been waiting for you long before you landed on this island."
"Since you are here, I will never give up easily no matter what."
Her tone was calm, almost cold, yet it revealed an unshakable persistence.
The waves hit her ankles but could never wet her skirt, showing her extraordinary qualities as a fairy.
Tao Yao shook her head gently, the sea breeze blew her long hair, which shone lightly in the sun:
"So, you invaded their dreams, peeped into their deepest secrets, and revealed the side of them that they tried so hard to hide."
"You want me to see their true colors, be disappointed with them, and then choose to leave?"
Finally, he walked forward slowly, and with every step the sea water automatically parted to form a small passage.
Her movements were graceful and deliberate, as if she were performing a carefully choreographed dance.
When she stopped, she was just keeping a distance from Tao Yao.
"Originally, the group of humans around you are not worthy of you staying with them."
The final voice was still calm, but with a tone that left no room for doubt.
She slowly raised her hand and pointed in the direction of the volcano in the distance.
"That little red-haired girl is far more selfish and greedy than I imagined."
"She has received your care, but now, she wants more of your attention."
"She knew you might have other intentions, so she thought you were taking care of her for no reason."
"In her eyes, there is only herself!"
At this point, a hint of coldness flashed across Zhongmo's eyes, and his voice became deeper:
"And that maid, the dark side deep inside her heart is also full of violence and selfishness."
"You may think you are her salvation, but in fact, you are nothing but her shackles."
"She is like a time bomb that could explode at any time because of her excessive obsession with you. She can do anything crazy for you."
The sea breeze suddenly became sharper, and the final voice became clearer:
"And the little girl with blue hair."
There was a hint of sarcasm in her tone, and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, "Does she really not resent you in her heart?"
"After all...I learned through guided dreams that her mother died at your hands when she was a human."