Han Mo looked at Bai Xi, his eyes calm, and said faintly, "For you!"
For over three hundred years, his life had had but one goal: to wait for her, to find her, to protect her.
Bai Xi looked into Han Mo's eyes, frowning slightly.
Han Mo took out the disinfectant wipes he carried in his pocket and gently wiped the bloodstains on Bai Xi's cheeks, left by the reserve blood from the medical blood bank. He was particularly meticulous in cleaning the areas that had been touched by the Hall Master of Kui Hall.
Bai Xi did not evade, but stood in place, her gaze still that of aloofness, and said faintly, "What about the Hall Master of Kui Hall? I clearly didn't see you acupuncture him just now!"
Although she was talking to Ai Qing and Mu Yue, she had seen Han Mo's every move. She admitted that Han Mo's speed was very fast, even comparable to hers, but if he had truly acted, she would definitely have seen it.
Yet, he hadn't even taken out a needle, and the Hall Master of Kui Hall was truly unable to move.
The reason she had frankly admitted to not having killed anyone was all part of a plan, a test to see if the Hall Master of Kui Hall would react. At that time, he hadn't even moved an eyelid.
This indicated that the Hall Master of Kui Hall had already lost consciousness.
Han Mo smiled very gently, his dangerous eyes softening with his smile, and he said with great honesty, "Because of my eyes."
As he spoke, he raised his head and gently removed his metal-rimmed glasses with his well-defined fingers.
In the moonlight, Han Mo's beautiful yet dangerous eyes became even more striking, their gaze slowly shifting, from light to deep, from deep to light.
"My eyes were once my greatest honor, then my greatest shame, but now I no longer care about them."
His eyes were the most powerful hypnotic artifact, capable of manipulating people's actions without them realizing it, killing without a trace. Therefore, after the abilities of his eyes awakened, his father, who had never paid much attention to him, treated him as a treasure, a killer for his personal vendettas.
Because his eyes could gain his father's attention and praise, he had once been proud of them.
But as he grew older, he understood right from wrong, realized that some of the things he had done were merely for his father's selfish desires, and his eyes had already been stained with the blood of too many people.
At this time, he felt ashamed of these eyes.
Back then, everyone feared him, dreaded him, and regarded him as a living embodiment of death. He also felt like a soulless beast, devoid of warmth, terrifyingly cold.
It wasn't until he met Bai Xi that he felt like a person, not a puppet controlled by his father.
Bai Xi frowned, "So, Sun Mei's self-harm was because of you?"
Han Mo said softly, "And Zhou Wen..."
Bai Xi's frown deepened, "So, is there anything else you haven't told me?"
Han Mo's gaze was calm, "I've told you everything I can."
What remained were the memories Bai Xi had chosen to forget, and her current condition.
He couldn't explain why he had lived for over three hundred years, becoming an immortal monster waiting here to find her.
He also couldn't explain her current physical state, which required his blood to sustain, with the demand for blood increasing daily.
He didn't know how to express it; this was not something she should have to bear. He only wished for her happiness and joy.
Bai Xi raised an eyebrow, "So, there are indeed things I cannot know."
Han Mo did not deny it, "Xi'er, I had no intention of hiding anything about Qing Yu City from you. In fact, before today, I planned to have Qing Yu City send betrothal gifts upon our return to M City, to give you the entire Qing Yu City as part of the betrothal."
He hadn't expected the Hall Master of Kui Hall to appear at such an ill-timed moment and say such things.
"As for the things I cannot tell you now, I truly still cannot tell you. But please believe me, I would never harm you!"
Bai Xi didn't reply. Instead, she stepped forward, placed a finger on Han Mo's chin, and said, "I have no interest in Qing Yu City. If you want to give betrothal gifts, why not give yourself to me tonight?"
She had vaguely guessed that Han Mo had hidden his identity long ago.
However, she hadn't expected him to be the City Lord of Qing Yu City.
As for other matters, if he couldn't say them, then so be it, just as she couldn't fully disclose everything about the Dark Department to Han Mo. But she believed his words; he… would absolutely not harm her.
Han Mo's pupils dilated slightly. His eyes could no longer hold anything else, only Bai Xi's reflection. "If you are willing, I would be honored."
With that, he kissed her passionately.
As the night deepened, with a turn, the two found themselves in Han Mo's dormitory.
Here, he cleansed her body of the strong scent of blood, meticulously cleaning every strand, every inch.
From the bathroom to the bedroom, it was filled with passion and intimacy.
On the soft bed, his fingers threaded through her hair, feeling its softness. Sweat mingled with their breaths, causing the temperature of the entire room to rise, binding them together tightly, as if soaring through the clouds, reaching the heavens...
At this moment, they truly possessed each other.
M City, Bai Family Villa.
Lin Yun was pruning the plants in a flowerpot. Accidentally, she cut off a blooming rose: "Oh! What should I do? Such a beautiful flower, wasted like this. I'm getting old; I can't do anything right anymore."
"Who says that? Mom is still very young and beautiful."
A gentle, comforting voice came from behind Lin Yun. Lin Yun turned and saw Bai Han.
Bai Han picked up the severed flower and, with a smile, tucked the most vibrant rose into Lin Yun's hair.
Lin Yun's coiled hair, adorned with the bright flower, looked perfectly natural, even adding a touch of vibrancy.
He led Lin Yun to the mirror, letting her look at herself. A smile returned to Lin Yun's face.
Bai Han asked gently, "Is Mom worried about Xiao Xi and Dr. Han?"
Lin Yun sighed, "Yes. In the end, Xi'er and Mo'er couldn't make it back. This wedding might not happen."
Bai Han smiled, "Their wedding can still take place."
Lin Yun frowned, "But the venue I booked will be canceled in three days. And the wedding date we calculated..."
Bai Han stated with renewed certainty, "They will return, and the wedding will proceed as planned."
Lin Yun frowned, "Why are you so sure?"
Bai Han smiled and said nothing.
Lin Yun looked at Bai Han's smile, so gentle, yet it made her feel a sense of unfamiliarity.
Just then, Feng Sisi suddenly pushed open the door, her face filled with joy and excitement, "Madam, Young Master, Miss and future son-in-law are back!"
As she finished speaking, she saw Bai Xi and Han Mo walk into the house, their fingers interlocked. Bai Xi's left ring finger bore a ring.
Bai Xi smiled at Lin Yun and said, "Mom, don't worry, the wedding banquet can still be held as scheduled. This afternoon, Han Mo and I will go get our marriage license!"