Seeing that Gu Yuncheng seemed to be in a good mood, Ling Luoyi hesitated for a moment, then reaffirmed her decision and told him about herself.
"Asu, I've thought a lot over the past year. Aren't you curious about some things? I plan to tell you. Whatever you do or think after hearing this, it's up to you," Ling Luoyi said earnestly.
Ling Luoyi's thought was that she didn't know how long this body could last. In the remaining time, she didn't want to hide anything from Gu Yuncheng anymore. Perhaps it was selfish, but it would be better if Gu Yuncheng distanced himself from her because of it. At least then he wouldn't be too sad. As for whether Gu Yuncheng could accept it, that was not within her consideration. After all, whether he accepted it or not, these facts would not change.
Seeing Ling Luoyi still hesitant, Gu Yuncheng said considerately, "Luoluo, if it's difficult, you don't have to say it."
"No, it's not difficult, I've thought it through."
"Luoluo..."
"I am not Ling Luoyi, nor the eldest daughter of the Ling family. I am a soul from another world, living again through Ling Luoyi's body."
Ling Luoyi didn't dare to look at Gu Yuncheng as she said this, prepared to be abandoned once more.
"The place I lived is called Earth. There, I was a cold-blooded and ruthless assassin. I would do anything to survive. I killed the elderly, the infants, and even wiped out entire families. However, what led to my death was not a pursuit by enemies, but an accident. I thought I was doomed, but instead, I arrived in the Ancient Spirit Continent."
Since she had started, there was no need to hide anything further.
"I met Ling Luoyi in the Falling Sunset Forest. She was already on her last breath. I made a deal with her: she gave me her body, and I would help her get revenge. Because I didn't have the strength to protect myself at the time, I couldn't get revenge immediately. This is my secret, and it's what you wanted to know."
After saying all this, Ling Luoyi sat down powerlessly beside Gu Yuncheng. On the surface, she was calm, but inside, a storm was raging.
Gu Yuncheng listened to this. Although he was shocked by what Ling Luoyi said, he recalled some inconsistencies, realizing that everything had already shown signs.
Ling Luoyi had been killed by the Heavenly Dao before. Gu Yuncheng had gone to the underworld to find the King of Hell to retrieve her soul, but the King of Hell said that Ling Luoyi's soul had already reincarnated. He had thought that the reincarnated soul was the one he knew as Ling Luoyi, and had even fought with the King of Hell over it. It was only when he suddenly felt the bone jade transmit news of Ling Luoyi's stable life that he stopped.
So, the Ling Luoyi who had reincarnated, according to the King of Hell, was the eldest daughter of the Ling family, Ling Luoyi. And the one he was looking for was this soul from another world, Ling Luoyi. No wonder the King of Hell checked the book of life and death and said Ling Luoyi had already died. He had found it strange at the time, how could Ling Luoyi, who had just died, have been dead for a long time? It turned out the truth was like this!
Ling Luoyi had not dared to look at Gu Yuncheng, so she didn't hear him speak. Her heart was gradually filled with loss and despair.
"I was right, wasn't I? He'll abandon you too. Only I can protect you, you need me!"
Hearing her voice suddenly, Ling Luoyi was startled at first, then she tried to suppress this emotion.
"It's useless for you to suppress me. You'll turn into me sooner or later."
After saying this, she became calm again.
Ling Luoyi was very flustered at this moment. She knew what her meaning was. She had lost everything once, and then she had cultivated her. Now, she was about to lose everything again, and might even turn back into her.
This time, Ling Luoyi was only flustered for a moment before calming down. She would deal with the future when it came.
"So, may I ask your name?" Gu Yuncheng asked after processing Ling Luoyi's words.
Hearing Gu Yuncheng's question, Ling Luoyi's heart sank again. She maintained her calm demeanor and said, "Luoyi, my name is Luoyi, the Luoyi from Ling Luoyi."
To Ling Luoyi's surprise, Gu Yuncheng smiled relaxedly upon hearing her answer. "Then it seems I can still call you Luoluo."
Ling Luoyi was stunned, her mind unable to keep up with Gu Yuncheng's leap in thought.
Seeing her reaction, Gu Yuncheng said, "Luoluo, I thought your name might be something else, and I was afraid calling you Luoluo might be inappropriate. Since your name is Luoyi, I can still call you Luoluo. Luoluo..."
Watching Gu Yuncheng call her 'Luoluo' several more times, Ling Luoyi asked with a strange expression, "Don't you think something is wrong? I'm not Ling Luoyi!"
"But isn't the Ling Luoyi I know you?" Gu Yuncheng retorted.
This stumped Ling Luoyi. She was certain that the original owner did not know Gu Yuncheng, so the one Gu Yuncheng knew must be her.
"That settles it then." Seeing Ling Luoyi's reaction, Gu Yuncheng smiled and said, "Luoluo, I don't know the eldest daughter of the Ling family, Ling Luoyi. The one I know is just you. Whether you are a soul from another world or anything else, I only know that the only one I recognize is you."
"But don't you find it creepy?" Ling Luoyi looked at Gu Yuncheng, who had readily accepted her secret, and truly couldn't understand his thoughts. Wouldn't normal people be scared?
"Luoluo, have I been in human form around you too much? Have you forgotten that my true form is a demon? How could I be afraid of these things?"
"Oh, right," Ling Luoyi said blankly.
But that wasn't what she meant! She had hoped Gu Yuncheng would be scared away, and then she could happily accept death. After all, she had already seen him once, and she had done everything she could for the Ling family. She had nothing to worry about. How could the current situation be so different from what she had imagined?
"Luoluo, what's wrong?" Gu Yuncheng asked worriedly, seeing Ling Luoyi's expression was off.
"I'm fine, I'm very good."
Seeing that she was indeed fine, Gu Yuncheng was slightly relieved. There was something he wanted to ask. Seeing that the atmosphere was suitable, he asked, "Luoluo, you said you reached a deal with the eldest daughter of the Ling family. I don't know the situation at the time, but with your personality back then, if you wanted to possess a body, she couldn't have stopped you, right? Why did you agree to her terms?"
Hearing Gu Yuncheng ask about this, Ling Luoyi's eyes seemed to recall the appearance of the original owner at that time, and she murmured, "Perhaps it was out of shared misfortune. Both were eight years old and had lost their loved ones."
Seeing the sad expression on Ling Luoyi's face, Gu Yuncheng quickly comforted her, "Luoluo, it's all in the past."
Ling Luoyi smiled upon hearing this, "Of course, I know it's all in the past, it's been decades. By the way, don't you have any other questions? Since we've talked so much, why not tell me everything at once."
"No. Luoluo, you said it yourself, the important thing is the present and the future, not the past."
Gu Yuncheng still wanted to know some things, but seeing the sadness on Ling Luoyi's face, although he was happy that Ling Luoyi had taken the initiative to tell him these things, he didn't want Ling Luoyi to be sad. She had said she used to be an assassin, and her life must not have been easy. Since it wasn't easy, it was better not to mention it.
"Alright." Since he said the important thing was the present and the future, she shouldn't dwell on the past either. It wasn't her character.
While the two were being affectionate, Qiu Yuanxi in the Qingxin Hall of the Canglan Continent was anxiously trying to contact the Domain Lord but couldn't.
Finally, after Qiu Yuanxi tried again, the Domain Lord's figure appeared above the alchemy room.
"Siyyao, why are you looking for this seat so urgently?"
Seeing the image of the Domain Lord appear, Qiu Yuanxi bowed respectfully and asked, "Domain Lord, I have something to ask you about Little Luo'er. I hope you can tell me the truth."