The memory of Shen Mingyue and Mother Lan had always been something Mo Yuxin carried quietly.
She did not speak about them often.
Not because she did not love them.
The opposite.
There were some things so important that she hated discussing them casually.
The Battle Maiden Sect connection had appeared before they had expected it.
Su Yubing walked closer.
She touched Mo Yuxin's hand.
"Whatever that message says, we can face it together."
Mo Yuxin looked at her.
"I know."
"You do not have to protect me from every problem."
"I know."
"Then stop looking like you want to fight the whole continent."
Mo Yuxin frowned.
"I do not."
Su Yubing smiled.
"You do."
Mo Yuxin looked away.
After a moment she said, "Maybe a little."
Su Yubing laughed and hugged her.
Mo Yuxin immediately wrapped both arms around her.
"Stay with me."
"I am here."
"Closer."
"I am already against you."
"Closer."
Su Yubing laughed.
"There is no closer."
Mo Yuxin rested her chin on her shoulder.
