Protoganist's Sidekick Fights Back-Chapter 41: The Decision To Speak

Back in her guest quarters, Yue Mei's carefully composed mask finally cracked.

Her hands trembled as she pulled the delicate hairpin from her hair, activating the communication array.

"Aunt..." Her voice was barely a whisper, laced with desperation. "It's going wrong. Su Kang... he knows something."

Her aunt's voice was tinged with concern.

"Yue Mei, calm yourself. Tell me everything. What happened?"

Yue Mei poured out the events of the morning, the veiled threats, Su Ting's punishment, and the chilling awareness in Su Kang's eyes.

"He's suspicious, Aunt. I can feel it. He's creating difficulties between Su Ting and me."

Su Ting would lose one of his limbs because of her. He would blame her for hiding her cultivation and betraying his trust. He would suffer this because of her.

Her aunt was silent for a moment, absorbing the implications.

"This is troubling," she finally said, her voice measured. "This Su Kang... not only did he see through your hidden cultivation, but he is creating troubles for you."

"You said his luck was decent but nowhere near a genius from the Xuantian Empire. Even Su Ting is more gifted," her aunt spoke.

Yue Mei nodded. "I don't want Su Ting to suffer because of me. Maybe I should apologize and leave."

Her aunt exhaled slowly. "Yue Mei, you know the risks. If they find out your body's true nature, even I won't be able to protect you."

Yue Mei flinched at the mention of her physique.

Her aunt's voice continued. "I don't know why Heaven creates physiques like yours. But my divination led us here. And you felt a connection to Su Ting."

"Yes," Yue Mei admitted. "But how can a man help me? Perhaps it's my bloodline that is being affected."

Her aunt's voice softened. "If it was simply a matter of bloodline, you would have felt the same connection near Su Kang."

Yue Mei stiffened. That was true.

"Mei'er, it was our fault that we tried to hide too much. Let's try a more sincere approach; if you still fail to find a solution, then I will do something. We don't have any other choice."

Yue Mei knew what that meant. Her aunt was a Nascent Soul cultivator. If she wished, she could take Su Ting by force.

But Yue Mei didn't want that.

She had to handle this herself.

Yue Mei nodded reluctantly. She decided to become sincere in her ways. For the next two days, she waited, expecting Su Ting to visit her again.

But he never came.

Was he confined by family? Or had he simply chosen not to see her?

Her spiritual mirror artifact could only be used for brief periods—her cultivation was too low to sustain continuous surveillance.

She had no way of knowing. Finally, Yue Mei made her decision to leave.

She couldn't risk Su Ting being punished. If she stayed, she would only bring more trouble.

That morning, she went to Su Kang's residence.

When she found him in the main hall, she bowed deeply.

"Young Master Su," she said, her voice composed but resolute.

"I apologize for any trouble I've caused your family. I will be leaving now."

Su Kang watched her, his sharp gaze unwavering.

"Your departure is sudden," he remarked. "And what of your search for rare herbs?"

Yue Mei held his gaze. "That was a lie," she admitted. "I came here for... personal reasons."

"Please tell your family not to punish Su Ting because of me. If you wish, I will even personally ask for their forgiveness." She added.

A tense silence filled the hall.Su Kang's mind worked quickly, evaluating her sincerity.

He was not sure if obstacles in her way were the reason she came here.

"I want to apologize to Su Ting. Can I meet him?" She asked.

He nodded and left the main hall for them. When Su Ting finally appeared, his eyes darkened with unspoken emotions.

"Su Ting, I'm leaving." Yue Mei said softly.

"I'm sorry," she whispered. "For the deception and the trouble I caused for your family."

His hands clenched at his sides. Why?" His voice was tight.

"I'm sorry. I became selfish for a moment, thinking I could be..." She sighed and stopped speaking.

Su Ting exhaled harshly, running a hand through his hair.

"Do you want to eat something? I will prepare it immediately." Su Ting suggested in a heavy voice.

Yue Mei forced a teasing smile. "No. But your cooking was the best I've ever tasted.I guess you will reach the peak of culinary arts one day."

"Yeah, I will try." Su Ting muttered.

"Why do I feel like I've known you ?" he asked, his gaze searching hers.

Yue Mei's breath caught in her throat.

She felt it too, that inexplicable sense of familiarity.

"I don't know," she finally admitted in a trembling voice.

Could he be the key to unlocking the curse of her furnace body?

"Will we ever see each other again?" His voice rang in her ear.

She clenched her fists, and decided to leave. She shouldn't stay.

She simply walked away, ignoring him.

As she reached the estate's exit, a voice called out.

"Miss Yue, wait." Su Kang called out, stopping her.

"Don't go. I was worried about my family." He sighed. He can't let her go after witnessing that farewell.

Yue Mei's breath hitched. She murmured,

"I'm not sure your family will be safe with me here."

"I can help you; first let me know your reasons. It's up to me to decide after that." Su Kang crossed his arms as he responded.

"Tell me the truth, Miss Yue. I swear on my heart demons that I won't harm you or reveal your secret to anyone."

He met her eyes, unflinching.

"How about this? Can we talk now?" He asked her.

Yue Mei hesitated, her crimson eyes flickering with uncertainty.

"Young Master Su," she said slowly, her voice carrying an heavy tone.

"You don't understand. There are people searching for me... people who could erase your entire family as if they never existed."

Her words hung heavily in the air, a warning laced with bitter truth.

Su Kang's brows furrowed slightly, but his gaze remained steady. He had anticipated this.

He wasn't afraid of Nascent Soul cultivators from the Xuantian Empire. Once he joined the Heavenly Sword Sect, then everything would be fine.

"Then explain it to me," he pressed.

"Tell me enough so that I can understand. You don't have to reveal everything, just enough for me to make my own decision."

Yue Mei was silent for a long moment, her fingers tightening around her sleeves.

Then, with a quiet sigh, she conceded, "Very well. Let's talk somewhere private."

She reached into her sleeve, activating a jade transmission, sending a message to her aunt.

Su Kang noted the shift in her demeanor. She had decided to trust him—at least for now. That was a start.

They arrived at The Golden Carp, a secluded teahouse known for its discretion.

Su Kang selected a private room overlooking a quiet courtyard, hoping the calm surroundings would help Yue Mei open up.

She sat silent, her fingers absently tracing the rim of her teacup, her crimson gaze lost in the swirling tea leaves.

He was waiting for her guest to appear.

A subtle shift in the air and a ripple in the space, marked the arrival of the guest.

The door to the private room swung open smoothly, and a woman stepped inside with effortless grace.

A woman stepped inside, and for a fleeting moment, even Su Kang felt his breath hitch.

She was breathtaking.

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