"Are you really going to wipe out my memories of him?" She looked at Gu Li in disbelief.
"What's the use of just having you? I want your heart. I'll return your memories in ten years. By then, it'll be up to you who you fall in love with."
Seeing her sorrowful look, his heart ached, but if he didn't do this, how could he leave his mark in her life...
"It'll be another five hours before we reach Country L. Think it over carefully."
"Are there any other conditions?"
"Of course. Mu Yijie must leave this world forever."
She panicked and shouted at him, "Mu Yijie has nothing to do with us. Why do you always drag him into this?"
"Because you're in love with him."
Gu Li angrily grabbed her shoulders, but seeing her wounded eyes, he let go again.
"That's it then."
She didn't dare to imagine a life without Mu Yijie in the next ten years. What would happen if he went back to find her? Would he be married with a bunch of kids, or would he have his own life and forgotten about her?
She didn't dare to think about any of these, but at the same time, she felt sorry for the man in front of her. It felt like life was just playing a cruel joke on her.
"Can I make a phone call?"
"Sure."
Gu Li watched as she dialed the number. A flash of pain crossed his eyes.
Mu Yijie was a bit nervous when he saw the phone ring again. He quickly answered it, "Ling'er!"
"Shu Shu, can you just listen to me?"
Mu Yijie listened to her words. He suddenly felt like he was about to lose something. He stiffly replied to her.
"Shu Shu, do you love me?"
"Love you."
"Shu Shu, I have to do something now. Can you wait for me?"
"Where on earth are you going?"
"Can you? Can you wait for me? I'll be back soon... maybe very soon."
Yong Shanling couldn't hold back her emotions any longer. Tears streamed down her face. She grabbed her own hand to make her voice sound normal.
"I'll wait for you. No matter how long it takes."
"Shu Shu, I love you. I'll come back to you soon. Even if it takes a long time, even if I don't recognize you, even if I might not love you as much."
"But I believe that my heart only belongs to you."
"What's wrong with you, Ling'er?" Mu Yijie's face showed a panic he had never had before. He didn't know what to do for a moment.
"Don't look for me, Shu Shu... Goodbye."
With that, Yong Shanling immediately hung up the phone and burst into tears. Looking at the crying girl, at that moment, he really wanted to hug her, but he held back.
Looking at the still - flashing phone beside him, he simply turned it off. After a while, Yong Shanling gradually stopped crying. Her eyes and nose were all red. Suddenly, she felt sleepy and fell asleep.
Looking at the girl leaning on his shoulder, he slowly kissed her lips. The satisfaction at that moment was the happiness he had finally felt after a long time.
"Is it really a good idea to do this?" Nan Min suddenly stood beside him.
Gu Li slowly stroked the girl's face without looking up at Nan Min.
"What do you think? Will she still fall in love with that man after ten years?"
"She's trading ten years for this. She's a determined person, huh."
Gu Li put away the smile on his face and looked up at the man in front of him indifferently. "Don't forget, your life belongs to me."
"I haven't known Yong Shanling for long, but it's probably impossible for her to forget Mu Yijie in ten years. I'm afraid you'll really get stuck in this."
"So what? Ten years is long enough for me to occupy her heart."
"Then how do you plan to tamper with her memories?"
"It's simple. Replace her memories of Mu Yijie with me, and then gradually delete some. There will be no trace of Mu Yijie in her memories."
"Will you really let her go after ten years?" Nan Min looked at the sleeping girl. There was a strange feeling in his eyes.
"Nan Min, do you know why I asked you to come with me this time?"
Gu Li glanced at him and then focused his eyes on the girl.
"Why?"
"To make you give up your improper thoughts. You're different from others. They just want to use Ling'er, but you actually want to possess her, don't you?"
"Me, for her? Hahaha, Sect Master, you're joking. I can never have any thoughts about her." Nan Min panicked and tried to explain, but the more he did, the more suspicious he seemed.
"Since you know what not to touch, that's good. And keep an eye on those rats for me."
Hearing Gu Li's words, Nan Min nodded and retreated, smiling bitterly at his own cowardice.
When they arrived in Country L, the three of them went to a hotel. Nan Min went into the room first, but Gu Li took Yong Shanling's luggage and went into his own room. She had no choice but to follow him in.
Nan Min suddenly opened the door. Looking at the empty corridor, there was a bitter look on his face. "What was I expecting..."
After following Gu Li into the room, she was a bit nervous. "What's wrong?"
Gu Li stretched and walked up to her. She was a bit surprised. She only reached his shoulder. His face still vaguely resembled his childhood self, but it was also completely different.
"Erasing memories can be quite painful. Can you bear it?"
"Is erasing memories more painful than being struck by lightning? Come on." Yong Shanling closed her eyes and trembled all over. The darkness in front of her was filled with fear and nervousness.
Gu Li stretched out his finger and placed it on her forehead. After a while, she felt as if the inside of her body was boiling with hot water. Then, she felt as if her body was being torn apart.
Her face turned pale, and a layer of sweat broke out on her forehead, soaking her temples. Her hands and body were also covered in sweat. Just when she was about to collapse, Gu Li slowly withdrew his hand.
Her vision became blurred, and she suddenly fell into Gu Li's arms. Gu Li looked at the girl in his arms, gently kissed her forehead, and carried her into the room.
He took a warm towel and gently wiped her face. Meanwhile, Mu Yijie's world was on the verge of collapse.
"Why haven't you found Ling'er yet! Ye Sen, what are you doing?"
"Sorry, there seems to be someone helping her cover her tracks. Her whereabouts are completely clean."
As soon as he finished speaking, another phone was smashed in his hand. The voice of the bodyguard came from the door. "Mr. Mu, there's a girl who wants to see you."
"Let her in."
The door opened, and Liu Ming slowly walked up to Mu Yijie. Her eyes were full of surprise. Mu Yijie had lost his former high - spirited look. His face was now full of vicissitudes, but his aura still made him stand out.
Liu Ming walked up silently and placed a bell in front of him. Mu Yijie looked up at her in confusion.
"Shanling asked me to give this to you. I don't know anything else."
"Okay."
Mu Yijie looked at the bell in his hand. His eyes were filled with uncontrollable longing. He knew this was a precious item given to her by her master. Although the bell was cold in his hand, he felt a burning sensation.