《Rain Addict》


 11 ：Freedom Liberatio

    SukieandHanFengling’sreunioninthemountainvilgehadbeennothingshortofmiraculous.Theirlove，testedbytimeandtrials，hademergedstrongerandmoreresilientthanever.Withtheportalnowstabilized，theyhadtheuniqueopportunitytoexplorenewhorizonstogether.Sukie’ssuccessinthemodernworldprovidedthemwiththefinancialmeanstosecureafuture，andtheydecidedtoembarkonanewadventure–buildingalifeinNorthernEurope.ThedeovetoNorthernEuropewasdrivenbySukie’sdesiretobihebestofbothworlds.Theregion，sbreathtakingndscapes，advaeology，andhighqualityoflifepromisedafreshstart，freefromthestraintsanddaheyhadfacedbefore.SukieandHanFenglingenvisionedalifewheretheycouldblendtheiruniqueexperiendskillstocreatesomethiraordinary.ThejourneybeganwithaflighttoSto，Sweden.SukieandHanFenglingmarveledattheeffidsophistiodernairtravel，astarktrasttothesimplermodesoftransportationintheirvilge.AstheyarrivedinSto，thecity’sblendofhistoricalcharmandcutting－edgeinnovationcaptivatedthem.TheirfirstdaysinStowerespehecity’svibrantcultureandhistory.TheyvisitedtheVasaMuseum，whereHanFenglingwasfasatedbythewell－preserved17th－turywarship.Sukieexpihesignificeoftheshipanditsill－fatedmaidenvoyage，hervoicefilledwithbothrevereement.“Thisshipisatestamenttotheresilienanendeavors，”Sukiesaid，hereyesreflegtheship，sgrandeur.“It’saremihateveninfailure，thereisbeautyandlessonstobelearned.”HanFenglingnodded，absherwords.“It’sincredibletoseehowmuchtheworldhasevolved.There’ssomuchtolearnandexperience.”Theirdayswerefilledwithexplorationanddiscovery，butthenightsbroughtdeeperversationsandrefles.Theysatbythewindowoftheirhotelroom，watgthecitylightstwinklebelow，theirheartsfilledwithamixofwonderandtrepidation.“Sukie，”HanFenglingsaidonenight，hisvoigedwith，“doyoueverworrythatwe’releavingtoomuchbehihepeoplewhodependedonus?”Sukietookhishaoutleandreassuring.“Ido，Fengling.ButIbelievethatwecreatesomethingevenmoremeaningfulhere.Wehavetheresourdthekohelpothersinwayswenevercouldbefore.Andwe’llwherewecamefrom.”HanFenglingsmiled，hisfearseasing.“Yht.Together，wemakeadifference.”Astheysettledintotheirnewlife，SukieandHanFenglingfacedthechallengesofadaptingtoadifferentcultureandenviro.Theyfouifupartmentinaquietneighborhood，itsmoderndesignandpanoramicviewsastarktrasttothesimplicityoftheirvilge.Sukie’sknowledgeofmodernteologyprovedinvaluable，helpingthemnavigatetheplexitiesofurbanliving.Sukiequicklyimmersedherselfintheworldoffinandteology，leveragingherskillsandexperieoestablishasuccessfulimentfirm.Herreputationasabrilliantandinnovativeentrepreneurspreadquickly，attragtsandiorsfromaroundtheworld.HanFengling，oherhand，foundhiscallinginsustainableagriculture.Heappliedhisknowledgeoftraditionalfarmingteiquestomodernpractices，creatingauniqueandhighlysuccessfunicfarm.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Theirrespectivecareersflourished，butitwastheirsharedpassionforhelpingothersthattrulydefiheirnewlife.TheyestablishedafoundationdedicatedtosuppeducationandsustainabledevelopmentprojebothNorthernEuropeandtheirhomevilge.Thefoundation’simpactrofound，improvingthelivesoftlesspeopleandstrengtheningtheboweentheirpasta.Oneevening，astheystoodoerraceoftheirapartment，watgthenorthernlightsdanceacrossthesky，Sukiefeltasenseoffulfillmentandpeace.SheturoHanFengling，herheartswellingwithloveandgratitude.“Fengling，I’tbelievehowfarwe’vee，”shesaid，hervoicefilledwithemotion.“We’vebuiltalifethat’sbeyondanythingIcouldhaveimagined.”HanFenglingsmiled，inghisarmsaroundher.“It’sallbecauseofyou，Sukie.Yourstrengthandvisionhavemadethispossible.AndI’mgratefuleverydaythatwe’reonthisjether.”Theirretionshipdeepeheachpassingday，theirlovegrowingstrongerandmoreresilient.Theyfacedchallengesandobstacleswithunwaveringsupportforoneaheirboamenttothepowerofloveandperseveraheyfoundjoyinthesimplemoments–cookingdiogether，explthetryside，andsharingtheirdreamsandaspirations.Despitethehappiheyhadfound，thereweremomentsoftensionanduainty.Theculturaldifferendthepressuresoftheirrespectivecareerssometimescreatedfri.Oneevening，afteraparticurlystressfuldayatwork，Sukiefoundherselffeelingoverwhelmedandfrustrated.Shesatontheedgeoftheirbed，hermindragwithdoubtsandworries.HanFeheroom，sensingherdistress.Hesatbesideher，hishalyrestingonhershoulder.“What’swrong，Sukie?”Shesighed，hershouldersslumping.“It’sjust…everything.Thepressureatwork，theresponsibilityofthefoundatitobaall.SometimesIfeellikeI’mnotdoingenough，likeI’mfailing.”HanFengling’seyessoftehuanding.“You’redoinganincrediblejob，Sukie.Butyoudon’thavetocarrythisburdenalone.We’reinthistogether，remember?”Shelookedathim，hereyesbrimmingwithtears.“Iknow，Fengling.AndI’msogratefulforyou.Butsometimesitfeelsliketheweightoftheworldisonmyshoulders.”Hepulledherintohisarms，holdiightly.“You’renotalone，Sukie.We’llfacethesechalleogether.Andwe’lleoutstrongeroherside.”Theirloveandsupportforeachothersawthemthroughthetoughestoftimes.Theylearounicateopenlyandholy，addressingtheirsandfearswithpassionanduanding.Theirretionshipbecameasourcethandinspiration，abeaofhopeinaworldfilledwithuainty.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Oneweekend，SukieandHanFenglingdecidedtotakeatriptothetryside，seekingsonature’sembrace.Theyrentedacozybyapristihetranquilsettingaperfectescapefromthedemandsoftheirbusylives.Astheyhikedthroughtheforest，theirughtereorees，theboweenthemgrowingstroheachstep.Theyreachedaclearingbytheke，thewater’ssurfaceshimmeringinthesunlight.Sukiesatonarock，hergazefixedonthehorizon.HanFenglingjoinedher，hispresenceafwarmth.“It’sbeautifulhere，”Sukiesaid，hervoicefilledwithawe.“Itremindsmee.”HanFenglingnodded，hiseyesreflegthesamese.“Itdoes.Itfeelslikehome.”Theyspeernoonbytheke，talkingabouttheirdreamsandaspirations.Sukiesharedhervisionforthefoundation，herpassionformakingadifferentheworld.HanFenglingspokeofhisdesiretoexpandthefarm，tocreateasustainablemodelthatcouldbereplicatedinotherunities.Asthesuoset，castingagoldenglowoverthendscape，Sukiefeltasenseofpeadte.SheturoHanFengling，herheartoverflowingwithlove.“Fengling，Idon’tknowwhatthefutureholds，butIdoknowthataslongaswe’retogether，wefaything.”Hesmiled，takingherhandinhis.“Ifeelthesameway，Sukie.We’veealongway，andthere’ssomuchmoretolookforwardto.”Theirtimeirysidestrengtheheirbond，remindiheimportanceofbaheyreturoStowitharenewedsenseofpurpose，readytofacethechallengesandopportuhatyahead.Inthefollowingmonths，SukieandHanFengling’slivestioflourish.Theircareersthrived，theirfoundationmadeasignifitimpadtheirlovegrewdeeperandmoreresilient.Theyfacedeachchallehceaermination，theirbondunbreakable.Oneevening，astheysatoerrace，watgthecitylightstwinklebelow，HanFenglingturoSukiewithalookofdeeploveandadmiration.内容未完，下一页继续阅读“Sukie，there’ssomethingI’vebeenmeaningtoaskyou，”hesaid，hisvoicesteadyandsincere.Shelookedathim，herheartskippi.“Whatisit，Fengling?”Hetookherhand，hiseyesneverleavinghers.“Willyoumarryme?”Sukie’seyesfilledwithtearsofjoy，herheartswellingwithlove.“Yes，Fengling.Yes，Iwill.”Theirewasacelebrationoftheirjourestamenttotheloveandresiliehathadbroughtthemtogether.Theypnnedabeautifulwedding，blendingtraditionsfromboththeircultures，asymboloftheiruniquearaordinarylovestory.Astheystoodtogetherontheirweddingday，surroundedbyfriendsandfamily，SukieandHanFenglingkhattheirlovewasaforature，unbreakableandenduring.Theyhadfaimaginablechallenges，buttheirlovehadseehrough，guidioafuturefilledwithhopeandpossibility.Andastheydanceduhestars，theirheartsbeatinperfectharmony，theirloveabeaoflightinaworldfilledwithuainty.Together，theywereunstoppable，theirboamenttothepoweroflove，dresilience.Theirstorywasfarfromover，butastheyfacedthefuturetogether，theykhattheycouldovereanyobstadachieveaheirlovewasalegacy，abeaofhopeandinspirationforallwhokhem.Andso，handinhand，SukieandHanFenglingwalkedintothefuture，theirheartsfilledwithloveandtheirspiritsunbreakable.Together，theywouldcreatealifeofpurpose，joy，andendlesspossibilities，theirlovestoryatestamenttotheenduringpowerofthehumanspirit.

 10 ：Go o Maide!

    Sukie’sreturntothemodernworldwasmetwithmixedemotions.Thejoyofreunitingwithfriendsandfamilywastemperedbytherealizationofthechallehatyahead.Hermissionwasclear:tosecureafuturewheresheandHanFenglingcouldbetogetherwithoutfearoruainty.Thisrequirednotonlyfinancialstabilitybutalsoadeepuandingoftheintricaciesofthemodernworld.Asshesettledbatoherlife，Sukiefoundherselfatacrossroads.ShehadtochooseacareerpaththatwouldprovidetheresourdstabilitynecessaryforherandHanFengling，sfuture.Aftermuption，shedecidedtopursueacareerinfinanindustrywiththepotentialfnifitfinancialgains.Shekhatwithherdeterminationandintellect，shecouldexcel.Sukieenrollediigiousbusinessschool，dedigherselftoherstudieswiththesamefervorshehadshowninherpreviousacademicpursuits.Therigorouscourseworkanddemandingschedulewerechallenging，butsheremainedfocusedoal.Hercssmatesandprofessorswereimpressedbyherintelligenddrive，oftenseekingherinsightsduringdiscussions.Duriimeatbusinessschool，Sukieformedaclose－knitgroupoffriendswhosharedherpassionforfinarepreneurship.AmongthemwasJason，abrilliantbutintrovertedstudentwhoquicklybecameherfidant.Theyspenttlesshoursstudyingtogether，discussingmarkettrends，andsharingtheirdreamsforthefuture.Oneevening，astheysatinthelibrary，theirtextbooksspreadoutbeforethem，JasonlookedatSukiewithcuriosity.＂Youknow，Sukie，youalkaboutyourpast.Wheredidyougetthisdrive，thisunwaveriermination?＂Sukiesmiled，herthoughtsdriftingtoHanFenglingandthelifetheyhadshared.＂I，vebeenthroughalot，Jason.Morethanmostpeopleimagiit，sgivenmeaclearsenseofwhatIwantandwhatI，mwillingtofightfor.＂Jasonnodded，sensihofherwords.＂Well，whateveritis，itmakesyouohemostremarkablepeopleIknow.Ihavenodoubtyou，lchieveeverythingyousetouttodo.＂Hiswordsfilledherwitharenewedsenseofpurpose.Shekhathertimeinthemodernworldwasnotjustaboutachievingfinancialsuccess，butalsoaboutpreparingherselfforthelifeshewahHanFengling.AsSukieexcellediudies，shealsobegantoiincryptocurrencies，havinglearnedabouttheirpotentialduriimeintheaworld.Shespenthoursreseargandanalyzingmarkettrends，makingcalcutedimentsthatsooopayoff.Herportfoliogreidly，andsheusedherprofitstosecureassetsthatwouldensureafortablefuture.Despiteherbusyschedule，SukieneverlostsightofherpromisetoHanFengling.ShefrequentlyunicatedwithMeiLingandLiZifeng，whoprovidedupdatesouationintheaworld.Theirsupportandewereinvaluable，remindihatshewasnotaloneinhermission.Oneweekend，Sukiedecidedtotakeabreakfromherstudiesandvisitherparents.Thedrivetotheirhousewasfilledwithmemoriesofherchildhood，asimplertimebeforeherlifehadbeesoplicated.Asshepulledintothedriveway，hermreetedherwithawarmhug，hereyesfilledwithprideandlove.内容未完，下一页继续阅读＂Sukie，it，ssogoodtoseeyou，＂hermothersaid，leadingherinside.＂You，vebeenwsohard.I，mworriedyou，reoverdoingit.＂Sukiesmiled，appreciatiher，s.＂I，mokay，Mom.IjusthavealotIoaplish.＂Herfatherjoiheminthelivingroom，hisexpressionserious.＂We，reproudofyou，Sukie.Butwealsowanttomakesureyou，retakingcareofyourself.Youdon，thavetocarrytheweightoftheworldonyourshoulders.＂ThewarmthandsupportofherparentswereabalmtoSukie’swearysoul.Shespenttheweekendrexingahherfamily，findingsotheirloveanduanding.Itwasaremihatshewasnotaloneinherjourney，andthattherewerepeoplewhocareddeeplyaboutherwell－being.Afterreturningtoschool，Sukiethrewherselfbatoherstudieswithrenewedvigor.Herdeterminationpaidoffasshegraduatedwithtophonors，segacovetedpositionataleadifirm.Thefast－pacedworldoffinancewasexhirating，andSukiequicklyestablishedherselfasarisingstarintheindustry.Hersuccessdidnotgounnoticed.ShecaughttheattentionofJamesWhitmore，awealthyandiialbusinessmanknownforhissharpinstindaggressivetactics.HeinvitedSukietojoinhisteam，herapositionthatpromisedbothwealthandinfluence.Whiletheopportunitywastempting，SukiewaswaryofWhitmore，sreputatioialethicalpromisesthatmightewithwforhim.Oneevening，asshesatinherluxuriousapartmentoverlookiy，SukiereceivedacallfromMeiLing.Herfriend，svoicewasfilledwithexcitementandurgency.＂Sukie，we，vemadeabreakthrough.There，sawaytostabilizethetimeportal，tomakeitperma.＂Sukie，sheartracedwithhopeandfear.＂Areyousure?Howdoesitwork?＂＂We，vefousthatdescribearitualinvolvingraregemstonesandaspecificaligofthestars，＂MeiLingexpined.＂Butit，sdangerous，anditrequiresprecisetimiquickly.＂Sukiekhiswasthemomentshehadbeenwaitingfor.Hertimeinthemodernworldhadgiveheresourdknowledgesheneeded，butitwastimetoreturntoHanFenglingandfulfillherpromise.Shetookadeepbreath，hermindragwiththeimplicationsoftheritual.＂MeiLing，I，lldowhateverittakes.JusttellmewhatIodo，＂Sukiesaid，hervoicefilledwithdetermination.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Astheydiscussedthedetails，Sukiefeltamixtureofexcitementandtrepidatioualrequiredspecificgemstohatwerebothrareandexpensive.Fortunately，herimentshadprovidedherwiththefinancialmeanstoacquirethem.Shetactedareputablegemdealerandarraopurchasethenecessarystones.Inthefollowingdays，Sukiemeticulouslypreparedfortheritual.Shereviewedtheaexts，cross－referehmodernstifiowledgetoensureeverydetailwascorrect.Herapartmentbecameamakeshiftboratory，filledwithcharts，crystals，andaresymbols.Onthenightoftheritual，Sukiestoodontherooftopofherapartmentbuilding，thecitylightstwinklingbelowher.Thestarswereperfectlyaligheircelestialdaestamenttotheprecisionrequiredfortheritual.MeiLingandLiZifengstoodbyherside，theirpresenceafremihebondtheyshared.AsSukiebegantottheintation，thegemstonesarrangedinacirclearoundherbegantoglowwithasoft，ethereallight.Theaircrackledwithenergy，aasurgeofpowercthroughherveins.Theritualwasw，butitdemandedallofherfth.MeiLingandLiZifengwatchediheportalbegantoform，ashimmeringvortexthatseemedtopulsewithlife.Sukie’svoicegrewlouder，theawordsflowingfromherlipswithacrityandpowerthatbeliedtheirage.Theportalstabilized，itsedgessolidifyingintoagatewaybetweenworlds.Withafinalsurgeofenergy，Sukiepletedtheritual.Theportalstoodopenbeforeher，atestamenttoherdeterminationandsacrifice.SheturoMeiLingandLiZifeng，hereyesfilledwithgratitudeandresolve.＂Thankyouboth，foreverything，＂shesaid，hervoicesteadydespitetheemotionsswirlingwithinher.MeiLinghuggedhertightly.＂Besafe，Sukie.Andremember，we，llwaysbehereforyou.＂LiZifengnodded，hisexpressionserious.＂Goodluck，Sukie.You’vegotthis.＂Takingadeepbreath，Sukiesteppedthroughtheportal.Thetransitionwasbothexhiratinganddisorienting，theworldaroundhershiftingandtransfinakaleidoscopeofcolorsaions.Whenthelightfaded，shefoundherselfstandinginthefamiliarsurroundingsofthemountainvilge.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Thevilgersgreetedherwithjoyandrelief，theirfaithinherunwavering.Sukie’sheartracedasshesearchedforHanFengling，hereyessingthecrowd.Whenshefinallysawhim，standingattheedgeofthevilgewithalookofdisbeliefandjoyonhisface，shefeltawaveofemotionwashoverher.“Fengling！”shecried，runningtohim.Hecaughtherinhisarms，holdiightly.“Sukie，youcameback.”“IpromisedIwould，”shesaid，tearsstreamingdownherface.“AndIalwayskeepmypromises.”Theystoodthere，edineachother’sembrace，theweightoftheirjourneyliftingfromtheirshoulders.Thelovetheysharedhadbroughtthembacktogether，andnow，theycouldfinallybeginthelifetheyhadalwaysdreamedof.Asthevilgerscelebratedtheirreturn，SukieandHanFenglingstoodtogether，theirheartsfilledwithgratitudeandhope.Theyhadfaimaginablechallenges，buttheirlovehadendured，guidihroughthedarkestoftimes.Inthedaysthatfollowed，theyworkedtogethertobuildafuture，blendingtheknowledgeandexperiencesofbothworlds.Sukie’sinnovatihtnewopportuothevilge，whileHanFengling’sstrengthandwisdomehattheirunitythrived.Theirlovestorybecamealegend，inspiringotherstobelieveinthepowerofce，resiliendunwaveriion.Astheystoodhandinhand，watgthesuoverthemountains，Sukiekhattheyhadtrulyfouheworld.Together，theyhadcreatedalegacyofloveandhope，atestamenttotheenduringpowerofthehumanspirit.Andastheyfacedthefuture，theydidsowiththekhat，nomatterwhatchallengesyahead，theywouldalwayshaveeachother.

 9 ：A dream of dreams

    TheserenemountainvilgethathadbeeSukieandHanFengling’ssanctuaryceoftranquilityandlove.Yet，despitethepeacetheyhadfound，alingeringsenseofunfinishedbusinessgSukie.Sheoftenfoundherselflostinthought，ptiureandherroleinit.Herdreamswerehauntedbyvisionsofherformerlife，themodernworldshehadleftbehind，andtheunresolvedthreadsthatstilltuggedatherheart.Onecrispm，Sukiesatbythestreamthatranthroughthevilge，thewater’sgentleflowsoothiroubledmind.HanFenglingapproachedquietly，hispresencealwaysasourceoffort.Hesatbesideher，hishalybrushinghers.“Whattroublesyou，Sukie?”heasked，hisvoicesoftandfilledwith.Shesighed，turningtomeethisgaze.“I’vebeenthinkingalotaboutthelifeIleftbehind，themodernworld.TherearethingsIleftunfinished，peopleIcareabout.And...there’sapartofmethatwondersifIcouldhavedonemore，beenmore.”HanFengling’sexpressiohoughtful.“Doyoumissit?Thatworld?”“Insomeways，yes，”sheadmitted.“Butit’snotjustaboutmissingit.IfeellikeIhavearesponsibilitytogoback，tofinishwhatIstarted.Andmaybe，ifIdo，Imakeabetterfutureforus.”Henodded，uandingdawninginhiseyes.“You’retalkingaboutreturningtoyourtime.”“Yes，”Sukiesaid，hervoicefirmwithresolve.“Iogobadfacemypast，makethingsright.Andmaybe，justmaybe，Ifindawaytosecureourfuture.”HanFengling’sgriptightenedonherhand.“Iuand.AndIwillsupportyou，nomatterwhat.Buthowwillyoureturn?”Shelookeddownattheiriwinedhands，amixtureoffearaerminationinhereyes.“I’vebeenstudyis，theohatspeakoftimetravel.There’saritual，awaytoreversetheprocessaurntomytime.”HanFengling’seyeswidehamixofaweand.“Itsoundsdangerous.”“Itis，”Sukieadmitted.“Butit’sariskIhavetotake.”内容未完，下一页继续阅读WithHanFengling’sunwaveringsupport，Sukiebegantopreparefortheritual.Thevilgers，unawareofthetruenatureoftheirefforts，offeredtheirassistance，providingthenecessaryherbsandmaterials.Thenightoftherituarrived，theairheavywithanticipationanday.Asthemoonreacheditszenith，Sukiestoodattheterofacirclemarkedwithasymbols.HanFenglingstoodbesideher，hispreseeadyingforce.ThevilgerswatchedirevereheirfaithinSukie’sabilitiesunshaken.Sukietookadeepbreath，herheartpoundinginherchest.Shebegantottheintation，hervoicesteadyandstrong.Theairaroundthemcrackledwithenergy，thesymbolsonthegroundglowingwithanotherworldlylight.Thepoweroftheritualsurgedthroughher，fillihasenseofpurposeandresolve.HanFengling’shandtightenedaroundhers.“Remember，nomatterwhereyougo，Iwillwaysbewithyou.”TearswelledinSukie’seyesasshelookedathim.“Iloveyou，Fengling.Iwillebackforyou.Ipromise.”Asthefinalwordsoftheintatioherlips，ablindinglightenvelopedSukie.Shefeltherselfbeingpulledaway，theworldaroundherdissolvingintoablurofcolorsandsounds.Thesensationwasoverwhelming，butsheheldontoHanFengling’swords，hislovegroundingherasshewasthrustbatotheunknown.Whenthelightfaded，Sukiefoundherselfstandinginthefamiliarsurroundingsofheroldapartment.Themoderedherwithitscacophonyofsoundsandsights.Shetookamomenttosteadyherself，hermindreelingfromtheabrupttransition.Therealityofhersituationhitherwithfullforce–shewasback.Determiomakethemostofherreturn，Sukiewastednotime.Shequicklyimmersedherselfiudies，re－enrollinginhighschoolwitharenewedsenseofpurpose.Herfriendsandteachersweresurprisedbyhersuddentransformation，theonce－ordinarygirlnowdrivenbyanunyieldiermination.Herfirsttaskwastoacetheentranceexams.Sukie’snightswerespentpovertextbooks，hermindawhirlwiions，historicaldates，andstifictheories.Herdayswerefilledwithcsses，eachlessonasteppingstoowardshergoal.Thechallengeswereimmeshefacedthemwitharesolvefedinthefiresofherpastexperiences.Sukie’stransformationdidnotgounnoticed.Herteacherswereimpressedbyherdedication，herpeersinspiredbyherrelentlessdrive.Sheformednewfriendships，bondsbuiltonmutualrespedsharedaspiratio，amidsttheflurryofacademicpursuits，herthoughtsoftendriftedtoHanFengling，hispreseantsourcethandmotivation.Oernoon，afteraparticurlygruelingexam，Sukiesatintheschoolcourtyard，hermindragwiththoughtsofthefuture.ShewasjoinedbyMeiLing，herloyalfriendfromherpreviouslife，whohadalsocrossedovertothistime.内容未完，下一页继续阅读“You’veged，Sukie，”MeiLingsaid，hervoicefilledwithadmiration.“There’safireinyouthatwasn’ttherebefore.”Sukiesmiled，hergazedistant.“I’vebeenthroughalot，MeiLing.AndI’velearhatifyouwantsomething，youhavetofightforitwitheverythingyouhave.”MeiLing’seyessoftehuanding.“You’rethinkingabouthim，aren’tyou?”“Everyday，”Sukieadmitted，hervoigedwithlonging.“IpromisedhimIwouldebadIwill.Butfirst，IomakesurethatwhenIdo，Igiveusthelifewedeserve.”Asthemonthspassed，Sukie’shardworkpaidoff.Shegraduatedwithtophonors，segapohemostprestigiousuies.Herchoseersce，adisciplihthepotentialtoshapethefuture.Shesawitasawaytoharhepowerofteologytocreateabetterworld，onewheresheandHanFenglingcouldbetogetherwithoutfear.Heruyyearswereawhirlwindofdiscoveryandinnovation.Sukie’sbrillianceshoneineveryprojectsheuook，herpassionaivitysettingherapartfromherpeers.Shedevelopedgroundbreakingteologies，earningaccodesaionfromtheacademiunity.Yet，despitehersuccesses，Sukieneverlostsightofherultimategoal.Sheiedwisely，buyingBitandothercryptocurrencies，herfhtandintuitionleadingtosubstantialfinancialgains.Sheusedhernewfouhtosecureafortablefuture，buyingahomeandacar，ensuringthatwheimecame，shewouldbereadytoprovideforHanFengling.Throughoutitall，Sukie’sheartremainedanchoredtothepromiseshehadmade.ShekeptintouchwithMeiLingandLiZifeng，theirbondalifelioherpast.Together，theydevisedapurntotheaworld，toreuhHanFenglingandfulfillthedestinytheyhadfedtogether.Thedayofthefinalrituarrived，andSukiefeltamixtureofexcitementandtrepidatiooodinthesamespotwhereshehadperformedtheinitialritual，thesymbolsonthegroundglowingwithafamiliarlight.MeiLingandLiZifengstoodbyherside，theirpresenceafremihestrengththeyshared.AsSukiebegantottheintation，theairaroundthemcrackledwithenergy.Thesymbolsglowedbrighter，thepoweroftheritualbuildingtoacresdo.Sukie’svoicewassteadyandclear，herheartfilledwithhopeaermination.Thelightenvelopedheronceagain，theworldaroundherdissolvingintoablurofcolorsandsounds.Shefeltherselfbeingpulledback，thesensationbothexhiratingandoverwhelming.Asthelightfaded，shefoundherselfstandinginthefamiliarsurroundingsofthemountainvilge.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Thevilgersgreetedherwithjoyandrelief，theirfaithinherunwavering.Sukie’sheartracedasshesearchedforHanFengling，hereyessingthecrowd.Whenshefinallysawhim，standingattheedgeofthevilgewithalookofdisbeliefandjoyonhisface，shefeltawaveofemotionwashoverher.“Fengling！”shecried，runningtohim.Hecaughtherinhisarms，holdiightly.“Sukie，youcameback.”“IpromisedIwould，”shesaid，tearsstreamingdownherface.“AndIalwayskeepmypromises.”Theystoodthere，edineachother’sembrace，theweightoftheirjourneyliftingfromtheirshoulders.Thelovetheysharedhadbroughtthembacktogether，andnow，theycouldfinallybeginthelifetheyhadalwaysdreamedof.Asthevilgerscelebratedtheirreturn，SukieandHanFenglingstoodtogether，theirheartsfilledwithgratitudeandhope.Theyhadfaimaginablechallenges，buttheirlovehadendured，guidihroughthedarkestoftimes.Inthedaysthatfollowed，theyworkedtogethertobuildafuture，blendingtheknowledgeandexperiencesofbothworlds.Sukie’sinnovatihtnewopportuothevilge，whileHanFengling’sstrengthandwisdomehattheirunitythrived.Theirlovestorybecamealegend，inspiringotherstobelieveinthepowerofce，resiliendunwaveriion.Astheystoodhandinhand，watgthesuoverthemountains，Sukiekhattheyhadtrulyfouheworld.Together，theyhadcreatedalegacyofloveandhope，atestamenttotheenduringpowerofthehumanspirit.Andastheyfacedthefuture，theydidsowiththeknowledgethat，nomatterwhatchallengesyahead，theywouldalwayshaveeachother.

 8 ：Bewildermet

    Thedaysfollowingtheirescapewereabluroftravendsecrecy.SukieandHanFenglingmovedfromtowntotown，ayingioolong，alwayswaryofbeingdiscovered.Thenightswerespenthuddledtogetherforwarmth，sharingwhisperedversationsandstolesofaffe.Eachpassingday，Sukie，sfeelingsforHanFenglingdeepened，andshecouldsensehisfeelingsmirroredherown.Theyfinallysettledinaquietvilgeledinthemountains，farfromthereachoftheirehevilgeicturesquehaven，withlushgreeneryandcrystal－clearstreams.Thesimplelifeofferedastarktrasttotheopulenddaheyhadleftbehind.Forthefirsttimeinwhatfeltlikeay，theyfoundasembnceofpeace.Oneevening，asthesundippedbelowthehorizon，castingagoldenglowoverthevilge，Sukiesatbythewindowoftheirsmallcottage，herthoughtsawhirlwind.HanFenglingwasoutside，choppingwoodforthefire.Shewatchedhimthroughthewindow，hisstrong，gracefulmovementscaptivatihesightofhimbroughtawarmthtoherheartthatshecouldn，tignoreanylonger.Ashefinishedandcameinside，Sukiegreetedhimwithasoftsmile.＂Youworktoohard，＂sheteasedgently.HanFenglingchuckled，wipingthesweatfromhisbrow.＂It，sgoodtostaybusy.Keepsmymindoffthings.＂Sukie，ssmilefadedasshelookeddownatherhands.＂Fenglialk.＂Hesetthewooddownandjoihetable，hisexpressionserious.＂What，sonyourmind?＂Takingadeepbreath，Sukiemethisgaze，herheartpounding.＂Fengling，I，tkeeppretendingthateverythingisnormalbetweenus.Iknowyoufeelittoo.This...ewehave.It，smorethanjustsiblings，morethanjustfriendship.＂HanFengling，seyessoftened，andhereachedouttotakeherhandinhis.＂Iknow，Sukie.I，vefeltittoo.ButI，vebeentryingtoprotectyou，tokeepyousafe.＂Tearsfilledhereyesassheshookherhead.＂Idon，tneedprotefrommyownfeelings.Ioknowthatwe，reinthistogether，thatwe，renotaloneinhowwefeel.＂Hesqueezedherhand，hisvoicegefirm.＂You，renotalone，Sukie.I，velovedyouforalongtime，lohanIevenrealized.Butourworldisplicated，andoursituationisdangerous.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读＂Idon，tcareaboutthedanger，＂shesaid，hervoicebreaking.＂Icareaboutyou.I，tkeeppretendingthatI，mnotihyou.＂HanFenglingpulledherintohisarms，holdiightly.＂Iloveyoutoo，Sukie.Morethananything.Butwehavetobesmartaboutthis.We，tletouremotionsent.＂Shegtohim，feelieadybeatofhisheartagainstherown.＂Iknow.ButI，tkeephidinghowIfeel.Iobewithyou，trulybewithyou.＂Hekissedthetopofherhead，hisvoiceawhisper.＂Thenwewillbe.We，llfindawaytomakethiswork，nomatterwhatittakes.＂Theirversationwasinterruptedbyaknothedoor.Sukiepulledback，wipiears，asHanFenglioa.StandingoutsidewasLiZifeng，Sukie，soldfriendandfidantfromtheirpreviouslife.Hehadbeenasteadfastallythroughtheirordeal，andseeinghimbroughtawaveofrelief.＂Zifeng！＂Sukieexcimed，rushingtoembracehim.＂Whatareyoudoinghere?＂LiZifeurhehug，asmileonhisface.＂Icametomakesureyou，rebothsafe.NewsofXieTianxie，sdeathhasspread，andtherearestillthoseloyaltohimwhomightseekrevenge.＂HanFenglingnodded，hisexpressiongrim.＂Wethoughtasmuch.We，vebeencareful，butwe，tletuarddown.＂TheyinvitedZifenginside，aookaseatatthetable，hisdemeanorserious.＂I，vebeengatheringinformation.TherearerumorsthatXieTianxie，salliesareregrouping.Theymighteafteryouboth.＂Sukie，sheartsank.＂We，tkeeprunningforever.Weofindawaytoendthisthreatondforall.＂HanFenglinglookedthoughtful.＂Weogatherourownallies，peoplewetrust.Ifwebuildastrongenoughwork，wemightbeabletofendoffanyattacks.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读LiZifengnodded.＂Iknowsomepeoplewhomightbeabletohelp.Weomovequickly，though.Timeisnotonourside.＂Astheydiscussedtheirpns，Sukiefeltarenewedsenseofdetermination.Theyhadfauchalready，andshekheycouldovereanyobstacleiftheystoodtogether.TheloveshefeltforHanFenglingwashergreateststrength，andshewoulddowhateverittooktoprotecttheirfuture.Thefewdayswereaflurryofactivity.LiZifengreachedouttohistacts，andsoontheyhadasmallbutloyalgroupofallies.SukieandHanFenglingtraineddiligently，honingtheirskillsandpreparingfortheiablefrontatioethetension，theirmomentstogetherwerefilledwithtendernessandlove.Oneevening，afteraparticurlygruelingtrainingsessiobythefire，exhaustionminglingwithte.HanFenglingedanarmaroundSukie，pullingherclose.＂Youwereamazingtoday，＂hesaid，hisvoicefilledwithadmiration.＂I，veneverseenanyonefightlikeyou.＂Shesmiled，leaningintohim.＂I，vehadagoodteacher.Andagoodreasontofight.＂Hekissedhersoftly，hislipslingeringonhers.＂Iloveyou，Sukie.Morethanwordssay.＂Shelookedintohiseyes，herheartswellingwithemotion.＂Iloveyoutoo，Fengling.AndI，lnythiweenus.＂Astheyheldeachother，thefirecragsoftlybesidethem，Sukiefeltasenseofpeace.Theirjourneywasfarfromover，butshekhataslongastheyhadeachother，theycouldfaychallenge.Thefollowingm，theyreceivedwordthatXieTianxie，sallieswereonthemove.Itwastimetoputtheirpnsintoa.SukieandHanFenglingstoodsidebyside，readytofacewhatevercametheirway.Thebattlewasfierdreleheirsmallgroupofalliesfoughtvaliantly，eachpersongivingtheiralltoprotecttheirhomeandlovedones.SukieandHanFenglingfoughttogether，theirmovementsperfectlysyheirlovegivirength.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Asthesu，castingabllowoverthebattlefield，itbecameclearthattheyweregainingtheupperhand.XieTianxie，sforcesweredrivenback，theirmoraleshatteredbytheunwaverierminationofSukieandherallies.Finally，thestoftheirenemiesweredefeated，andatriumphantcheerrosefromtheirranks.SukieandHanFenglingstoodierofthebattlefield，theirhandscspedtightlytogether，theireyesshiningwithvictory.＂Wedidit，＂Sukiesaid，hervoicefilledwithaweandrelief.＂Wereallydidit.＂HanFenglingsmiled，pulliohisarms.＂Yes，wedid.Andnow，wefinallybefree.＂Astheyembraced，surrouheirfriendsandallies，Sukiefeltadeepsenseofgratitude.Theyhadfaimaginablechallengesandemergedstrohaheirlovehadbeeedandhadendured，andnowtheycouldlookforwardtoafuturefilledwithhopeandpossibility.Inthedaysthatfollowed，thevilgecelebratedtheirhard－wonpeace.SukieandHanFenglingwerehailedasheroes，theirlovestorybeingalegendthatinspiredothers.Theyspenttheirdaysrebuildingandhealing，findingjoyinthesimplepleasuresoflife.Oneevening，astheywalkedhandinhandthroughthevilge，SukielookedupatHanFengling，herheartoverflowingwithlove.＂Thankyouforalwaysbelievinginus，＂shesaidsoftly.＂Fornevergivingup.＂Hesmiled，hiseyesfilledwithwarmth.＂Icouldnevergiveuponyou，Sukie.You，remyeverything.＂Sheleanedin，kissinghimtenderly.＂Andyou，Fengling，aremyforever.＂Astheystoodthere，bathedinthegoldenlightofthesettingsun，Sukiekhatnomatterwhatchallengesyahead，theywouldfacethemtogether.Theirlovewasabeaofhope，atestamenttothepowerofceaermination.Andaslongastheyhadeachother，theycouldqueranything.TheboweenSukieandHanFengliroheachpassingday.Theybecameinseparable，theirloveastantsourcethandfort.Thevilgethriveduheirleadership，andthesenseofunityandsolidarityalpable.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Oernoon，astheyworkedtogetherinthefields，SukielookedoveratHanFengling，herheartswellingwithprideandlove.＂Fengling，doyoueverthinkaboutthefuture?Aboutanttobuildhere?＂Hepaused，wipingthesweatfromhisbrow，andsmiledather.＂Everyday.Iwanttocreateapcewhereweliveinpeace，whereourchildrengrowupsafeandhappy.＂Hereyessparkledwithtearsofjoy.＂Children?Youreallythinkaboutthat?＂Hetookherhand，hisexpressiontender.＂Ofcourse.Iwanttobuildalifewithyou，Sukie.Afamily.Afuturefilledwithloveandhappiness.＂Shethrewherarmsaroundhim，herughterringingoutlikeabell.＂Iwantthattoo，Fengling.Morethananything.＂Astheystoodthere，embraguheclearbluesky，Sukiefeltasenseofpletenessshehadneverknownbefore.Theirjourneyhadbeenlongandarduous，butithadledthemtothismomentofpure，unadulteratedjoy.Theyhadfouheworld，andtogether，theywouldcreatealegacyofloveandhope.Theirlovestorywasfarfromover，buttheyfacedthefuturewithunwaveringfideheyhadeachother，andthatwasalltheyneeded.Aslongastheystoodtogether，theykhattheycouldovereanyobstadachieveanydream.Andso，handinhand，SukieandHanFenglingwalkedintotheirfuture，theirheartsfilledwithloveandtheirspiritsunbreakable.Theirstorywasoneofce，resiliendtheenduringpoweroflove.Anditwasonlyjustbeginning.

 7 ：A idescribable feelig

    Themoonhunghighinthesky，castingasilverglowovertheopulentgardenoftheHanfamilymansion.Lanternsswayedgentlyinthebreeze，castingflickeringshadowsontheground.Theairwasfilledwiththefragrantstofbloomingjasmine，minglingwiththedistantstrainsofapipabeingpyedbyaskilledmusi.ThegrandbahostedbytheHanfamilywasinfullswing，andthecourtyardwasfilledwiththechatterandughteroftheeliteofthecity.Sukie，dressedinanexquisitesilkgownthatshimmeredinthemoonlight，stoodbyacherryblossomtree.Herheartwasastormofemotions.Shewatchedasguestsmilledabout，hereyesoccasionallydriftingtoherbrother，HanFenglialkingtoagroupofmen，hisexpressioncalmandposed，buteverysooften，hiseyeswouldseekherout，filledwithanunspokeion.Astheeveningworeon，SukiefoundherselfincreasinglyawareofHanFengling，spresence.Shecouldfeelhisgazeonher，evenwhenshewasn，tlookingdirectlyathim.Theiriions，subtleahmeaning，hadnotgoneunnoticedbytheuests.Murmursandwhispersfollowedthemwherevertheywent，butSukiepaidthemnomind.Herheartwastoofull，tooflicted.＂MissHan，youlookexquisitetonight，＂afamiliar，icyvoiterruptedherthoughts.Sukieturofindherselfface－to－facewithXieTiahepowerfundmalevolentbossoftheregion.Hiseyesweredarkandintense，apredatorysmilepyingonhislips.Sukieforcedapolitesmile.＂Thankyou，LordXie.Yourpresencegracesourhumbleba.＂XieTiaeppedcloser，hisgazeneverleavinghers.＂I，vebeenwatgyouallevening，MissHan.Youaretrulythemostbeautifulflowerinthisgarden.Itwouldbeashameifsuchaflowerweretowitherawayintheeoneunworthy.＂Sukie，sheartpoundedinherchest.Shecouldsehedangerlurkingbehindhiswords.＂Iamftteredbyyourattention，LordXie，butIassureyou，mybrotherandmyfamilytakeexcellente.＂XieTianxie，ssmilewidened，buthiseyesremainedcold.＂Ah，yes，yourbrother.Heseemsquite...protectiveofyou.Almostpossessive，onemightsay.＂BeforeSukiecouldrespond，HanFenglingappearedatherside，hisexpressioncalmbuthiseyesfshingwithanger.＂LordXie，Ibelievemysisterhaseainedyoulongenough.Ifyouwouldexcuseus.＂XieTianxie，sgazeshiftedtoHanFengling，hissmileneverwavering.＂Ofcourse，YoungMasterHan.Itwouldnotdotooverstaymywele.＂Hebowedslightly，buthiseyeslingeredonSukieamomentlongerbeforeheturnedandwalkedaway.HanFenglilytookSukie，sarm，leadingherawayfromthecrowd.＂Areyht?＂heasked，hisvoicelowandfilledwith.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Sukienodded，herheartstillrag.＂Yes，I，mfihankyou.＂Theywalkedinsilehenightaircoogainsttheirskin.Thegardenwasquieternow，thesoundsofthebafadingintothebackground.HanFenglingstoppedbyasmallpond，thewaterreflegthemoonlight.HeturofaceSukie，hiseyessearghers.＂Youshouldbecarefurouianxie.He，sdangerous.＂Sukielookeddownatthewater，herreflerippling.＂Iknow.Butit，snotjusthimI，mworriedabout.＂HanFenglingfrowned.＂Whatdoyoumean?＂Shetookadeepbreath，strugglingtofindtherightwords.＂Fengling，I，vebeenfeeling...straely.Aboutus.Aboutyou.＂Hisfrowndeepened，buthedidn，tinterrupther.＂Iknowwe，resupposedtobesiblingsinthisworld，butsometimesIfeellikethere，ssomethingmorebetweenus，＂shetinued，hervoicetrembling.＂Idon，tknowifit，sjustmeorifyoufeelittoo，butI，tiganymore.＂HanFengling，sexpressionsoftened，andhereachedouttogentlycupherfahishand.＂Sukie，I...Ifeelittoo.Butit，splicated.We，relivinginaworldthathasitsownrulesandexpectations.Andevenifwe，renottrulyreted，othersbelieveweare.＂TearswelledupinSukie，seyes.＂Butwhataboutwhatwefeel?Shouldn，tthatmatter?＂HanFenglingpulledherintoatightembrace，hisvoicebreaking.＂Itmatterstome，Sukie.Itmattersmorethananything.Butwehavetobecareful.Therearepeoplewhowoulduseourfeelingsagainstus.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读Shegtohim，herheartag.＂Idon，tcareeoplethink.Ijustwanttobewithyou.＂Heheldherforalongmoment，thenpulledbackslightlytolookintohereyes.＂Iwantthattoo，Sukie.Butwehavetobesmartaboutthis.We，tletouremotionsent.＂Beforeshecouldrespond，thesoundoffootstepsapproagmadethembothteheyturoseeaservantbowingdeeply.＂YoungMasterHan，MissHan，LordXierequestsyourpresence.＂HanFengling，sjawtightened，buthenodded.＂We，llberightthere.＂Astheywalkedbacktotheba，Sukie，smindraced.Shekheirfeelingsforeachotherwerereal，buttheobstaclestheyfacedseemedinsurmountable.XieTianxieowerfulenemy，andtheirretionshipwasboundtoattrawatention.Backattheba，XieTiaoodattheterofthecourtyard，hiseyesgleamingwithmalice.＂Ah，thereyouare，＂hesaidsmoothly.＂Iwasjusttellishowfortuheyaretohavesuchabeautifundtalentedhostess.＂Sukieforcedasmile，butherheartwasheavy.ShecouldfeelHanFengling，sprotectivepresencebesideher，astantremihattheywereinthistogether.Therestoftheeveningpassedinablur.Sukieexgedpleasahtheguests，hermindonlyhalfontheversations.ShecouldfeelXieTianxie，seyesonher，hispreseant，ulingremihedaheyfaced.Asthebadrewtoaclose，HanFenglingguidedhertoaquietererofthegardealk，＂hesaidsoftly.Shenodded，herheartpounding.＂Iknow.＂Hetookadeepbreath，hiseyesfilledwithdetermination.＂Sukie，I，tpretendthatourfeelingsdo.Butwehavetobecareful.XieTianxieiswatgus，andhe，snottheonlyone.Weofindarotectourselvesandourfamily.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读Shelookedupathim，hereyesfilledwithtears.＂Whatdowedo?＂Hepulledherintoanotherembrace，hisvoicegefirm.＂Westaystroaytogether.Andwefightforwhatwebelievein.＂Astheystoodthere，holdingeachotheruhemoonlight，Sukiefeltasenseofhope.Itwouldn，tbeeasy，butshekheycouldfacewhateverchallengescametheirway，aslongastheyhadeachother.Daysturoweeks，aensioweenSukieandHanFenglingonlygrewstroheyspentmoretimetogether，theirbonddeepeningwitheachpassingday.Theypracticedtheirmartiartstogether，trainedinstrategy，andstudiedthewsoftheirfamilybusiness.Everystolengnce，everybrushoftheirhands，everysharedsmilewasasilentpromiseoftheiritmenttoeachother.Oneevening，asthesuinabzeeandpink，theyfoundthemselvesalohegardenoncemore.Sukiesatonastonebench，watgthekoifishswimzilyinthepond.HanFenglingapproached，hisfootstepssoftonthegravelpath.＂Sukie，＂hesaidsoftly，sittingbesideher.＂I，vebeenthinking.＂Sheturohim，hereyessearghis.＂Aboutwhat?＂＂Aboutus.Aboutourfuture.＂Hetookherhandinhis，histouchwarmandreassuring.＂We，tkeephidingourfeelings.It，snotfairtoeitherofus.＂Sukienodded，herheartagwiththeweightoftheirunspokenlove.＂Butwhatwedo?Ifpeoplefindout...＂＂We，lldealwithit，＂hesaidfirmly.＂Together.I，vemadearrastoleavethispce.Westartoversomewherenew，wherenooneknowsus.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读Hereyeswidenedinsurprise.＂Youmean...leaveeverythingbehind?＂Henodded.＂Yes.It，stheonlywaywetrulybetogether.Butwehavetoactfast.XieTianxieisbeingmoresuspicious，andit，sonlyamatteroftimebeforehemakeshismove.＂TearsfilledSukie，seyesassherealizedthemagnitudeofwhatheroposing.＂Idon，twanttoloseyou，Fengling.ButIdon，twanttoputourfamilyindaher.＂Hesqueezedherhand，hiseyesfilledwithdetermination.＂Ourfamilywillbesafe.I，vemadesureofit.ButyouandI...wedeserveaceathappiness.＂Shetookadeepbreath，herheartpoundingwithamixoffearandhope.＂Whendoweleave?＂＂Tomorrownight，＂hesaidsoftly.＂I，llhaveeverythingready.Allyouodoistrustme.＂Sukielookedintohiseyes，seeingtheloveaerminationthere.Shekhatwhateverchallengesyahead，theywouldfacethemtogether.＂Itrustyou，＂shewhispered.Thedaypassedinablurofpreparationandsecrecy.HanFenglingmadearraswithtrustedallies，ensuringthattheirdeparturewouldgounnoticed.Sukiepackedafewpreciousbelongings，herheartheavywiththekhatshewasleavingbehindthelifeshehadknown.Asnightfell，theymetinthegarden，theirheartspoundingwithanticipation.HanFenglingtookherhand，hisgripfirmandreassuring.＂Areyouready?＂heaskedsoftly.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Shenodded，hereyesfilledwithdetermination.＂Yes.Let，sgo.＂Theymovedsilentlythroughtheshadows，slippingpastguardsandservantswhowereunawareoftheirpns.Astheyreachedtheedgeoftheestate，asenseoffreedomwashedoverthem.Theywereleavingbehindaworldofdangeraion，steppingintotheunknownwithnothingbuttheirlovetoguidethem.Butjustastheywereabouttocrossthethreshold，avoutinthedarkness.＂Goingsomewhere?＂Sukie，sheartskippedabeatasXieTiaeppedintoview，hiseyesgleamingwithtriumph.＂Didyoureallythinkyoucouldescapeme?＂hesneered.HanFenglingsteppedprotectivelyinfrontofSukie，hisexpressionfierce.＂We，releaving，XieTianxie.Andthere，snothingyoudotostopus.＂XieTianxieughed，aenagsound.＂Oh，butthereis.Yousee，I，vebeenwatgyoutwo.Yourlittleloveaffairhasnotgoneunnoticed.Andnow，youwillpaythepriceforyourbetrayal.＂Beforetheycouldreact，XieTianxiedrewhissword，thebdeglintinginthemoonlight.HanFenglingpushedSukiebehindhim，drawinghisownon.＂Run，Sukie！＂heshouted.＂I，llholdhimoff！＂Sukie，sheartracedwithfearaermination.Shecouldn，tleaveHanFenglingtofaceXieTianxiealone.Shehadtofight，tostandbyhisside.Shedrewherowndagger，herhandssteadydespitetheterrorinherheart.XieTiahem，hismovementsswiftanddeadly.HanFenglihimhead－on，theirswinashowerofsparks.Sukiewatchedinhorrorasthetwomenfought，theirskillsevenlymatched.Sheknewshehadtodosomething，butshecouldn，tseeanopening.Asthebattleragedon，Sukiesawherce.XieTianxiewasfocusedonHanFengling，hisbackturoher.Shetookadeepbreath，summoningallherdlungedforward，aimingforhisunprotectedside.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Thedaggerstrucktrue，aiaoutaroarofpaiaggeredback，clutghisside，hiseyesfilledwithfury.＂Youlittlebitch！＂hesnarled.HanFenglingseizedtheopportunity，deliveringapowerfulblowthatseianxiecrashingtothegrouoodoverthefallenman，hischestheavingwithexertion.＂Thisisforallthepainyou，vecaused，＂hesaidcoldly，beforedrivinghisswordintoXieTianxie，sheart.Sukiewatched，herbreathinginshasps，asthelifedrainedfromXieTianxie，seyes.Shefeltamixofreliefandhorror，knowingthattheyhadtakenalifetoprotecttheirown.HanFenglingturoher，hiseyesfilledwith.＂Areyht?＂Sheearsstreamingdownherface.＂Yes.Butwhatnow?＂Hetookherhand，hisgripfirmandreassuring.＂Now，weleavethispce.Together.＂Theymovedquickly，leavingtheseofthebattlebehind.Astheyslippedintothenight，Sukiefeltasenseofhopeaermination.Theyhadfacedtheirgreatestenemyandemergedvictorious.Now，theyhadacetobuildanewlifetogether，freefromtheshadowsofthepast.Asthefirstlightofdawnbrokeonthehorizon，SukieandHanFenglingstoodonahilloverlookiy.Theyheldeachotherclose，theirheartsfilledwithasenseofpossibility.Theroadaheadwouldnotbeeasy，buttheykhataslongastheyhadeachother，theycouldfaychallenge.Andso，handinhand，theysteppedintothefuture，readytowritethechapteroftheirstory.

 6 ：Rise

    ThecapitalcityofLianwasabustlinghubofactivity，filledwithmerts，nobles，andonersallgoingabouttheirdailylives.Theairwasthickwiththestofexoticspidthesoundoflivelychatter.Sukie，HanFengling，andMeimadetheirwaythroughthecrowdedstreets，theirheartsheavywiththeweightoftheirmission.TheyhadsuccessfullygatheredintelligenceabouttheDarkLord’spnsandnowofindawaytostophim.Sukie’smindwasragwithpossibilities.TheyhadlearhattheDarkLord’sneonwasbeingstoredintheheavilyguardedpace.Gettingcloseenoughtodestroyitwouldrequireacleverpnandfwlessexecution.Astheywalked，Sukie’seyesweredrawntoagrandbuildingadorhsilkbannersandintricatecarvings.Itwasthemostfamousbrotheliy，knownforitsbeautifulcourtesansaravagantperformances.ApoforminSukie’smind.SheturoHanFengling，hereyesfilledwithdeterminatiointothepadIthinkIknowhow.IfIgairytothebrothelandbeeoheircourtesans，Imightbeabletogetclosetosomeohaccesstothepace.”HanFengling’seyeswidenedin.“Sukie，that’sincrediblydangerous.Thebrothelisfullofspiesandinformants.Ifyou’rediscovered…”Sukiepcedareassuringhandonhisarm.“Iknowit’srisky，butit’sourbestce.Wedon’thavetimetoeupwithanotherpn.Trustme，Idothis.”HanFenglinglookedintohereyes，seeierminationandstrengthwithinthem.Henoddedslowly，hisvoicefilledwithresolve.“Alright，we’lldoit.Butwe’llstayclose，andifanythingg，we’llgetyououtofthere.”Sukiesmiled，gratefulforhissupport.“Thankyou.IpromiseI’llbecareful.”Theymadetheirwaytothebrothel，andSukieapproachedtheentrahfidehedoorman，aburlymanwithascarrunningdownhischeek，eyedhersuspiciously.“Whatdoyouwant?”hegrowled.Sukiestraightenedherposture，exudinganairoffidendgrace.“Iseekemploymentasacourtesan.I’veheardthisisthefiestablishmentiy.”Thedoormanraisedaneyebrow，clearlyintrigued.“Wedon’ttakejustanyone.You’llhavetoproveyourself.”内容未完，下一页继续阅读Sukienodded，hervoicesteady.“Iuand.I’mready.”Heledherinside，whereshewasintroduadam，ashrewdwomanwithakeealent.ThemadamlookedSukieupanddown，hergazepierg.“Whydoyouwanttoworkhere?”sheasked，hertoical.Sukiemethergazewithoutfling.“Ihaveskillsthatcouldbevaluabletoyourestablishment.I’mfidentIeainyourmostdisingts.”Themadam’seyesnarrowed，butshenodded.“Verywell.You’llhaveatrialperiod.Ifyouimpressme，you’llstay.Ifnot，you’reout.”Sukieagreed，arainingbegaely.Thedaysthatfollowedweregrueling，filledwithlessonsindance，musidversation.Sukie’sdeterminationneverwavered，andshequicklyprovedherselftobeafastlearheothercourtesans，initiallywaryofthenewer，begantowarmtoherastheysawherdedicationandskill.Assheimmersedherselfinhernewrole，Sukiekepthertruemissionattheforefrontofhermind.Sheogairustofthebrothel’smostiialts，especiallythosewithestothepaesuchtwasLordowerfulnobleknownforhisextravaganttastesandclosetiestotheroyalfamily.Thenightofherfirstperformancearrived，andSukiefeltamixtureofexcitementandnerves.Shedressedinastunningsilkgown，herhairadorhdelicateflowers.Asshesteppedontothestage，theroomfellsilent，alleyesohemusicbegan，andSukiemovedgracefully，hereverymotioncaptivatingtheaudience.Shedahapassionandelegahatlefteveryoneinawe，herperformanceaperfectblendofbeautyandskill.Aftertheperformance，Lordroachedher，clearlyimpressed.“Ynifit，”hesaid，hiseyesfilledwithadmiration.“I’veneverseensuchgradtalent.”Sukiesmiled，herheartpounding.“Thankyou，mylord.I’mhonoredbyyourpraise.”LordWeitookherhand，hisgazeintense.“I’dliketospendsometimewithyou，ifyou’rewilling.Ihaveaprivateroomupstairs.”内容未完，下一页继续阅读Sukie’spulsequied.Thiswastheopportunityshehadbeenwaitingfor.“I’dbedelighted，mylord.”Theyasdedthegrandstaircase，andSukiefollowedLordWeiintoavishlydecoratedroom.Astheysettledontoaplushcouch，LordWeipouredthembothagssofwine.“Toyourincredibleperformance，”hetoasted，raisinghisgss.Sukiekedhergssagainsthis，hermindragwithpossibilities.“Thankyou，mylord.It’sanhonortoeainsomeoneasdistinguishedasyourself.”Theychattedforawhile，LordWeiclearlyenjoyingherpany.Sukielistenedily，subtlysteeringtheversationtowardsthepadtheDarkLord’spns.ShelearhatLordWeiwasindeedwell－ectedandoftenattendedprivategatheringsatthepace.Astheeveningprogressed，LordWeigrewmorefortable，andSukiesawherce.Sheleanedin，hervoicesoftandinviting.“Mylord，I’veheardrumorsaboutaneonbeingdevelopedinthepace.Doyouknowanythingaboutit?”LordWeichuckled，clearlypleasedwithhercuriosity.“Ah，theDarkLord’ssecretproject.Yes，I’veheardquiteabit.It’ssupposedtobeincrediblypowerful，somethingthatcouldgethecourseofthewar.”Sukie’sheartraced.“Thatsoundsfasating.Doyouthinkthere’sanywayIcouldseeit?”LordWeiraisedaneyebrow，intriguedbyherboldness.“You’requitethecuriousone，aren’tyou?PerhapsIcouldarrangesomething.Butitwouldrequireabitofpersuasion.”Sukiesmiled，leaningcloser.“I’msureweetoanarra，mylord.”内容未完，下一页继续阅读Thenighttihadelicatedanceofwordsandsubtlepersuasion.Bytheendoftheevening，LordWeiwasthhlyented，andSukiehadsecuredhispromisetotakehertothepace.Thefollowingdayswereablurofpreparationandanticipation.Sukiekepthertrueiionshidden，maintainingherroleasadedicatedcourtesan.HanFenglingandMeiremainedclose，readytintoaifneeded.Finally，thedayarrived.Dressedinherfigown，SukieapaniedLordWeitothepace.Thegrandhallswerefilledwithopulendsplendor，butSukie’sfocuswasonthemission.Sheolocatetheonandfindawaytodestroyit.Astheywalkedthroughthepace，LordWeiintroducedhertovariousnoblesandofficials，eateradelicatebanceofcharmanding.Sukie’smindwasstantlyw，analyzingeverydetailandgatheringasmuformationaspossible.Eventually，theyreachedaheavilyguardedchamber.LordWeispoketotheguards，aeppedaside，allowiry.Sukie’sheartpouheysteppediheroomwasfilledwithintricatemaeryandstraifacts，theairhummingwithanotherworldlyenergy.“Thisisit，”LordWeisaid，hisvoicefilledwithpride.“TheDarkLord’ssecreton.Isn’titmagnifit?”Sukienodded，hereyessingtheroomforanyvulnerabilities.“It’sincredible，mylord.Buthowdoesitwork?”LordWeibegantoexpin，butSukie’sattentionwaselsewhere.Shespottedaseriesoftrolsandswitches，eaeglowingwithafaint，eerielight.Sheofindawaytodisabletheonwithoutarousingsuspi.Thinkingquickly，Sukiefeignedafaintingspell，colpsingtothefloor.LordWeirushedtoherside，hisgenuine.“Sukie！Areyht?”heexcimed，hisvoicefilledwithworry.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Shegroaned，hervoiceweak.“I’mfine，mylord.Ithinktheexcitementwasjusttoomue.”LordWeihelpedhertoherfeet，histoutle.“Perhapsweshouldgetyousomefreshair.”Sukienodded，allowinghimtoleadheroutofthechamber.Astheyexited，shesubtlydroppedasmall，eohetrols.Itowerfulartifactshehadacquiredduriraining，capableofdisruptingmagiergies.Astheywalkedthroughthepacegardens，Sukiefeltasenseofrelief.Thestonewouldactivateinamatterofminutes，renderingtheonuseless.Shejustogetoutofthepacebeforeaiced.LordWeitiodoteonher，oblivioustohertrueiions.Sukiepyedherroleperfectly，hermindfocusedonthemission.Astheyreturothebrothel，shefeltasurgeoftriumph.Theyhadsucceededindisablingtheon，buttheirjourneywasfarfromover.Bathesafetyoftheirquarters，SukiesharedthenewswithHanFenglingaheirreliefandpridewerepalpable，buttheykhefightwaswon.TheDarkLordwouldnotbeeasilydefeated，andtheroadaheadwasstillfraughtwithdanger.Astheypheirmove，Sukiefeltadeepsenseofdetermination.Theyhadesofar，andtheirbondhadonlygrownstronger.WithHanFenglingandMeibyherside，shekheycouldfaychallenge.Together，theywouldfightfortheirlove，theirfriends，aureoftheKingdomofLiahaheadwasuain，buttheywerereadytofaceit，handinhand，theirheartsunitedbyasharedpurposeandanunbreakablebond.

 5 ： Sadows of Betra

    ThedawnofanewdaybroughtasenseofcalmandhopetothesmallvilgewhereSukie，HanFengling，andMeihadfe.Thevilgershadbeenincrediblykind，food，shelter，andabriefrespitefromtheirarduousjourney.Yet，theshadowoftheDarkLrowingpowerloomedoverthem，andSukiekheirtimeofpeacewasfleeting.Asthefirstlightofmfilteredthroughthewindow，Sukiestretchedandgotoutofbed，feelingasenseofdetermination.TodaywasthedaytheywouldgathermoreintelligentheDarkLord’spnsandfurthertheirmissiontosavetheKingdomofLian.Shedressedquicklyandquietly，notwantingtowakeMei，whowasstillsoundasleep.Steppingoutside，Sukietookadeepbreathofthecrispmair，savthemomentarytranquility.Thevilgewasingtolife，withvilgersbeginningtheirdailyroutines，unawareofthedangerousfatheringonthehorizon.HanFenglingwasalreadyup，sharpeninghisswordbythefire.HelookedupasSukieapproached，hisfacebreakingintoawarmsmilethatmadeherheartflutter.“Goodm，”hegreetedher，hisvoicefilledwithwarmth.“Goodm，”Sukiereplied，returninghissmile.“Didyousleepwell?”HanFenglinghoughhiseyesheldahintofweariness.“Aswellasoimeslikethese.Areyoureadyfortoday?”Sukie’sexpressiongrewserious.“Yes，Iam.WeofindoutwhattheDarkLordispnningandstophimbeforeit’stoote.”HanFenglingreachedout，takingherhandinhis.“We’lldoittogether，Sukie.Nomatterwhat，we’llfaceittogether.”Theirtendermomentwasinterruptedbythesoundofhurriedfootsteps.Theyturoseethevilgeleader，theelderlymanwhohadweledthem，approagwithalookof.“HanFengling，Sukie，”hecalledout，hisvoiceurgent.“There’ssomethingyouosee.”Theyfollowedthevilgeleadertotheoutskirtsofthevilge，whereagroupofvilgershadgatheredaroundafigurelyingontheground.Astheypushedthroughthecrowd，Sukie’sbreathcaughtihroat.Thefigurewasasoldier，badlyinjuredandbarelyscious.内容未完，下一页继续阅读“Hestumbledintothevilgethism，”thevilgeleaderexpined.“Hekeptaskingforyou.”HanFenglingkbesidethesoldier，hisexpressiongrim.“peoyou?Whodidthis?”Thesoldiercoughed，hisvoiceweak.“TheDarkLord…he’spnninganattack.Hehasaneon，somethingpowerful.Youhavetostophim…beforeit’stoote.”Sukie’sheartraced.“Whereishepnningtoattack?”Thesoldier’seyesflickered，hisstrengthfading.“Thecapital…hewantstotakethecapital.”Withthosewords，thesoldier’seyesclosed，astill.HanFenglingstood，hisjawsetierminatiotothecapital.IftheDarkLordtakesit，theentirekingdomwillfall.”Sukienodded，herresolveunwavering.“Thenwehavenotimetowaste.Weogatherouralliesaothecapitalimmediately.”Thevilgers，overhearingtheversatioomurmuramongstthemselves.Fearanduaintyrippledthroughthecrowd，buttherewasalsoasenseofdetermination.Thevilgeleadersteppedforward，hisvoicesteady.“Wewillhelpyouinanywaywe.emaybesmall，butwehavebravemenandwomenwillingtofightforthekingdom.”Touchedbytheiroffer，SukieandHanFenglingthahevilgersandbeganmakingpreparationsforthejourneyahead.Mei，sensingthegravityofthesituation，approachedSukie，hereyeswidewithdetermination.“Iwanttohelp，”shesaidfirmly.“I’mnotafraid.Iwanttofightformyfamilyandforeveryoneelsewhohassuffered.”Sukiekdown，pgahandonMei’sshoulder.“You’reverybrave，Mei.We’llneedallthehelpweget.Butremember，yoursafetyisthemostimportantthing.Stayclosetous，andwe’llgetthroughthistogether.”内容未完，下一页继续阅读Astheysetoutforthecapital，asenseencypropelledthemforward.Thejourneywaslongandarduous，buttheirdeterminationneverwavered.Alongtheway，theyenteredroupsofvilgersandrebelswhojoiheircause，swellingtheirranksandbolsteringtheirspirits.Onenight，astheycampedbyariver，SukieandHanFenglingsatbythefire，theirhandsiwiheflickeringfmescastawarmglowontheirfaces，andforamoment，theyallowedthemselvestorexandenjoyeachother’spany.“Doyoueverwonderwhatlifewillbelikeafterallthisisover?”Sukieaskedsoftly，hereyesreflegthefirelight.HanFenglinglookedather，hisexpressiontender.“Ido.Idreamofaworldwhereweliveinpeace，withoutfearordarkness.Aworldwherewebuildafuturetogether.”Sukie’sheartswelledwithlove.“Idreamofthattoo.AndIbelievewemakeitareality.”HanFenglingleanedin，pressilekisstoherlips.“Withyoubymyside，Iknowwe.”Theirmomentofpeacewasshatteredbythesoundofrustlinginthebushes.Instantlyalert，HanFenglingdrewhissword，andSukiereadiedhermagic.Afigureemergedfromtheshadows，andtheywerebothrelievedtoseeitwasoheirscouts.“We’vespottedagroupoftheDarkLord’ssoldiersnearby，”thescoutreported.“Theyseemtobesettingupanambush.”HanFengling’sexpressionhardened.“Weodealwiththembeforetheyattackus.Gatherourfordprepareforbattle.”Thecampsprangintoa，theairfilledwiththesoundsofpreparations.Astheymovedthroughthedarkness，Sukiefeltasenseofunityandpurpose.TheywerenotjustfightingforthemselvesbutforeveryonewhohadsuffereduheDarkLord’styranny.Theambushwasswiftandbrutal.SukieandHanFenglihecharge，theirmovementsperfectlysyheyfoughtsidebyside.TheDarkLord’ssoldierswerecaughtoffguard，alequicklyturheirfavor.Inthemidstofthefight，Sukiespottedafamiliarface.TheleaderofthesoldierswasherthanthemanwhohadattackedtheiroutpostandtakenMei’sfamily.Asurgeofangeraerminationfilledher，andshefoughtherwaytowardshim.内容未完，下一页继续阅读“You！”sheshouted，hervoicefilledwithfury.“You’reingawaythistime！”Theleadersneered，raisinghisswordtomeetherattack.“You’reafooltothinkyoudefeatme.”Theirswordscshed，thesingthroughthenight.Sukiefoughtwitheverythingshehad，herangeraerminationfuelirength.HanFengling，seeiruggle，movedtosupporther，hispresencegivihefidencesheneeded.Together，theyoverpoweredtheleader，theirbirengthtoomutohahafinal，powerfulstrike，Sukiedisarmedhim，herswordathisthroat.“TellmewhereMei’sfamilyis，”shedemanded，hervoicesteady.Theleadergredather，buttherewasfearinhiseyes.“They’rebeingheldintheDarkLord’sfortress.You’llneverreachthemintime.”Sukie’sgriptightenedonhersword.“We’llseeaboutthat.”Withtheleadersubdued，therestofthesoldiersquicklysurrehebattlewaswon，butSukiekheirjourneywasfarfromover.TheyhadtoreachthecapitalandstoptheDarkLord’sattadtheyhadtorescueMei’sfamilyfromthefortress.Astheyregrouped，HanFenglingpcedareassuringhandonSukie’sshoulder.“We’llsavethem，Sukie.Ipromise.”Shelookedintohiseyes，herresolvestrengthening.“Iknoill.Andwe’llstoptheDarkLordondforall.”Theirjourinued，eachstepbringingthemclosertotheirgoal.Thechalleheyfacedweredaunting，buttheirloveaerminatiohemmovingforward.Astheyhecapital，theycouldseethesignsoftheimpendingattack:soldierspatrolliskirts，fortificationsbeied，aensionintheairpalpable.Oneevening，astheycampedwithinsightofthecapital’swalls，SukieandHanFenglingsattogether，theirheartsheavywiththeweightofthetaskahead.Mei，sensingtheirubesidethem，hersmallhandslippingintoSukie’s.内容未完，下一页继续阅读“We’regoingtowiwe?”Meiasked，hervoicefilledwithhope.Sukiesmiled，herheartswellingwithloveforthebravegirl.“Yes，Mei.We’regoingtowin.Andwe’regoingtosaveyourfamily.”HanFenglingnodded，hiseyesfilledwithdetermination.“We’veethisfar，andwe’renotgivingupnow.Together，we’lldefeattheDarkLordandbriothekingdom.”Astheypreparedforthefinalbattle，theirbondgrewevenstroheykhatwhateverhappeheywouldfaceittogether.Theirloveandtrustineachotherwereunbreakable，andtheywerereadytofightforthefuturetheydreamedof.Thenightbeforethebattle，SukieandHanFenglingstoodonahilloverlookingthecapital，thecitylightstwinklinginthedarkheyheldeachotherclose，drawingstrengthfromtheire.“We’vebeenthroughsomuch，”Sukiewhispered，hervoicefilledwithemotion.“Butnomatterpenstomorrow，I’mgratefulforeverymomentwe’veshared.”HanFenglingkissedherforehead，hisvoider.“Ifeelthesameway，Sukie.AndIknowthataslongaswe’retogether，wefaything.”Astheystoodthere，edineachother’sarms，theykhatthefightaheadwouldbetheirgreatestchalle.Buttheyalsokhattheirlovewastheirgreateststrength.Andwiththatstrength，theywouldovereanyobstademergevictorious.Thedawnofthefinalbattleapproached，andwithit，thefateoftheKingdomofLianhunginthebaSukieandHanFenglingwereready.Theywouldfightfortheirlove，forMei’sfamily，andforthefutureoftheirworld.Andtheywoulddoittogether.

 4 ：Susicio

    ThemsuncastagoldenglowoverthevilgeasSukieandHanFenglingpreparedfortheday，sjourheyhadreceivedwordthattheDarkLord，sforcesweregatheringinanearbyregion，andtheyoscouttheareaandgatherintelligehevilgerswatchedthemwithamixofadmirationand，theirhopesrestingontheshouldersofthebraveduo.Astheysetout，theairwasfilledwiththestofbloomingflowersandthesoundofrustlingleaves.SukiewalkedbesideHanFengling，herheartbeatingwithamixtureofexcitementandtrepidation.Sheghim，hisstrongprofileoutlinedagainstthemlight，aasurgeofgratitudeforhisunwaveringpresence.＂Areyoureadyforthis?＂HanFenglingasked，hisvoicegefilledwithresolve.Sukienodded，hereyesmeetinghis.＂AsreadyasI，lleverbe.Withyoubymyside，IfeellikeIfaything.＂Hesmiled，reagouttotakeherhand.＂We，llgetthroughthistogether，Sukie.Wealwaysdo.＂Theirjourookthemthroughdenseforestsandacrossrockyterrain，thendscapegingastheyventureddeeperiory.Thefurthertheywent，themoretheatmosphereshifted，beingdarkerandmoreforeboding.Thetreesseemedtocloseinarouheirbranchesreagoutlikeskeletalfingers.Astheywalked，Sukiecouldn，tshakethefeelingthattheywerebeingwatched.Shegncedoverhershoulder，buttherewasnothingthere.Justthewhisperofthewindaantcallsofunseeures.＂HanFengling，＂shesaidsoftly，hervoigedwithunease.＂Doyoufeelthat?Likewe，rebeingfollowed?＂Hefrowned，hiseyessingthesurroundings.＂Yes，Isetoo.Weobecautious.＂Theytinuedonward，theirsensesheightened，everysoundandmovementputtingthemohetensioweenthemalpable，asilentuandingpassiweehattheyostayvigint.Astheynearedaclearing，Sukieheardarustlinginthebushes.Shetensed，herhandmovingtothehiltofhersword.HanFenglingpcedareassuringhandonhershoulder，histouchgroundingher.内容未完，下一页继续阅读＂Stayclose，＂hewhispered，hisvoicebarelyaudible.Theymovedforward，ingclosertothesourceofthesound.Suddenly，afigureburstfromtheunderbrush，stumblingandfallingattheirfeet.Itwasayounggirl，herclothestornanddirty，herfacestreakedwithtears.＂Helpme，please，＂shebegged，hervoicetremblingwithfear.＂They，reing.＂Sukiekbesidethegirl，herheartagatthesightofherdistress.＂Whoareyou?What，shappening?＂Thegirllookedup，hereyeswidewithterror.＂MynameisMei.TheDarkLord，ssoldiersattackede.Theytookmyfamily.Imaoescape，butthey，restilloutthere，seargforme.＂HanFengling，sexpressiondarkened，andhehelpedthegirltoherfeet.＂Wewohemharmyou，Mei.You，resafewithus.＂Justashespoke，agroupofsoldiersemergedfromthetrees，theirarmlintingmenaglyinthesunlight.Theysurrouhem，theironsdrawn.＂Hahegirl，＂theleaderofthesoldiersdemanded，hisvoicecoldandauthoritative.＂ShebelongstotheDarkLordnow.＂HanFenglingsteppedforward，hisstaective.＂You，llhavetogetthroughusfirst.＂Theleadersneered，raisinghissword.＂Sobeit.＂Thebattlethatensuedwasfierdchaotic.Sukiefoughtwithallhermight，hertrainingandmagicalabilitiesingtothefore.Shemovedwithgradprecision，herswordfshingassheparriedandstruck.HanFenglingwasawhirlwindofpowerbesideher，hismovementsfluidanddeadly.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Meiwatchedinaweandfear，herheartpoundingasthefightragedaroundher.ShecouldseethedeterminationinSukie，seyes，thestrengthinHanFengling，smovements.Theywereunlikeanyoneshehadeverseen，aaglimmerofhopeforthefirsttimesiheattahervilge.Finally，afterwhatfeltlikeay，thestofthesoldiersfell.SukieandHanFenglingstoodpanting，theirbodiesbruisedandbloodiedbutvictorious.Meirantothem，tearsstreamingdownherface.＂Thankyou，＂shesobbed，gingtoSukie.＂Thankyouforsavingme.＂Sukiehuggedhertightly，herheartbreakingfortheyounggirl.＂You，resafenow，Mei.We，llprotectyou.＂HanFenglinglookedaround，hisexpressiongrim.＂Weomove.Therecouldbemoresoldiersnearby.＂Theytiheirjourney，MeiwalkiweenSukieandHanFengling，hersmallhandgrippingSukie，stightly.Astheytraveled，Meitoldthemmoreabouttheattahervilge，hervoicetremblingwithemotion.Sukielistenedily，herheartagforthesufferingMeihadendured.＂Don，tworry，Mei，＂Sukiesaidgently.＂We，llfindyourfamily.We，lldoeverythiohelpyou.＂Meilookedupather，hopeshininginhereyes.＂Thankyou，Sukie.Idon，tknowwhatIwouldhavedohoutyou.＂Astheymadetheirwaydeeperiory，Sukiecouldn，tshakethefeelingofuhatlingered.ShegHanFengling，whoseemedlostinthought.＂HanFengling，＂shesaidsoftly，hervoicebreakingthesilence.＂Whatareyouthinking?＂Helookedather，hiseyesfilledwithamixofemotions.＂I，mworried，Sukie.TheDarkLord，sforcesaregrowingstronger.Weobecareful.Arusteachotherpletely.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读Sukienodded，herheartswellingwithdetermination.＂Itrustyou，HanFengling.Morethananyone.AndIkhis.Together.＂Hesmiled，hisexpressionsoftening.＂Itrustyoutoo，Sukie.Andwithyoubymyside，Ifeellikewefaything.＂Theypressedon，theirbondstrengtheningwitheachstep.Astheytraveled，theyenteredmnsoftheDarkLord，sinfluence:vilgesburotheground，familiestornapart，achedintothefacesofthosetheymet.Sukie，sresolvegrewstroheaewhorrortheywitnessed，herdeterminatiotheDarkLordunwavering.Oneevening，astheysetupcamp，SukieandHanFenglingsatbythefire，Meiledbetweehewarmthofthefmesandthequietofthenightprovidedamomentofrespitefromtheirarduousjourney.＂Sukie，＂HanFenglingsaid，hisvoicebreakingthesilehere，ssomethingI，vebeenmeaningtotellyou.＂Sukielookedathim，herheartpounding.＂Whatisit?＂Hetookadeepbreath，hiseyesfilledwithiy.＂Iknowwe，vebeenthroughalottogether，andIdon，twanttoaddtotheburdenyou，recarrying.ButIneedyoutoknowhowmueantome.Iloveyou，Sukie.Morethanwordsexpress.＂Sukie，sheartswelledwithemotion，tearsfillinghereyes.＂Iloveyoutoo，HanFengling.Withallmyheart.＂Hereachedout，takingherhandinhis.＂Nomatterpens，wewillalwaysbetogether.Ourloveisourstrength，anditwillguideusthroughthedarkestoftimes.＂Meiwatchedthem，asmallsmilepyingonherlips.Forthefirsttimeinalongtime，shefeltasenseofpeadhope.ShekhatwithSukieandHanFenglingbyherside，shewassafe.Astheysatbythefire，sharingtheirhopesandfears，theirbondgrewevenstroheywerenolongerjusttwopeoplebroughttogetherbyfate；theywereateam，afamily.Andtheywerereadytofacewhateverchallengesyahead.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Them，theysetoutoncemore，theirheartsfilledwithdeterminationandlove.Theytiheirjourney，gatheringinformationandaidingthoseinneed.Alongtheway，theyenteredmoreallies，peoplewhosharedtheirgoalofdefeatingtheDarkLordapeacetotheKingdomofLian.Oneday，astheyapproachedasmallvilge，theyweremetbyagroupofvilgerswhohadheardoftheirexploits.Thevilgeleader，anelderlymanwithakindface，steppedfreetthem.＂Wele，heroes，＂hesaid，hisvoicefilledwithgratitude.＂WehaveheardofyourbraveryandyhtagainsttheDarkLord.Wearehoohaveyouhere.＂SukieandHanFenglingexgedagnce，humbledbythevilgers，words.＂Thankyou，＂Sukiesaid，hervoicere.＂Wearejustdoingwhatwetohelp.＂Thevilgeleadernodded，hiseyesfilledwithrespect.＂Youreffortsmeahanyouknow.Please，staywithusforawhile.Restandrecover.Wewillprovideyouwithanythingyouneed.＂SukieandHanFenglinggratefullyacceptedtheoffer，andtheywereshowntoasmall，fortablehousewheretheycouldstay.Thevilgerswerekindandweling，themfoodandsupplies.Astheysettledin，Sukiecouldn，thelpbutfeelasenseofuheDarkLord，sforceswererelentless，atheirrespitewouldbeshort－lived.Butfornow，shewasgratefulforthemomentofpeace.Thatevening，astheysatbythefire，SukieandHanFenglingtalkedabouttheirjourneyandtheirpnsforthefuture.Meilistenedily，hereyeswidewithadmiration.＂WewilldefeattheDarkLord，＂HanFenglingsaid，hisvoicefilledwithvi.＂Andwewillrestorepeacetothisnd.＂Sukienodded，herheartswellingwithdetermination......

 3 ：Sleewalkig Atlatis

    Sukieawoketothesoftchirpingofbirdsandthefirstlightofdawnfilteringthroughthesmallwindowofthehut.Shestretched，savthetranquilityofthemoment.Theeventsofthepastfewdaysstillfeltsurreal，butthesteadypresenceofHanFenglinghadgroundedheramidstthewhirlwindofge.Asshedressedandpreparedfortheday，Sukiecouldn，tshakethefeelingthatsomethingsignifitwasabouttohappen.Theairseemedchargedwithanticipation，ahevilgersmovedwithasenseofpurposeandurgency.Shesteppedoutside，takingadeepbreathofthecrispmair，andmadeherwaytothetraininggroundswhereHanFenglingwasalreadywaiting.＂Goodm，Sukie，＂hegreetedherwithawarmsmile，hiseyesklingattheers.＂Readyforanotherdayoftraining?＂Sukiereturnedhissmile，herheartflutteringatthesightofhim.＂Always.Whatdoyouhavepnnedformetoday?＂＂Today，wefohoningyicalabilities，＂hesaid，histoneserious.＂You，veshowpotential，butthere，sstillmuchtolearn.TheDarkLord，sminionsarepowerful，andweneedeveryadvantageweget.＂Sukienodded，determinatiochedonherface.＂I，mready.Let，sdothis.＂Theyspentthempractigvariousspellsandintations，HanFenglingpatientlyguidingSukiethrougheachstep.Shefeltthepowerflowingthroughher，atingliionthatmadeherfeelaliveaedtotheworldarouhemoreshepracticed，themorefidentshebecameinherabilities.＂You，redoi，Sukie，＂HanFenglingsaid，hisvoicefilledwithpride.＂You，reanatural.＂Sukieblushedathispraise.＂Thanks，HanFengling.Icouldn，thavedowithoutyou.＂Asthedayworeoookabreaktorestandhavelunch.Theysatuheshadeetree，sharingasimplemealofbreadandcheese.Sukieleanedagainstthetrunk，feelingtheroughbarkagainstherbackasshelookedupatthesky.＂Tellmemoreaboutyourworld，＂HanFenglingsaidsuddenly，breakiablesilence.＂Whatwasyourlifelikebeforeyoucamehere?＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读Sukiethoughtforamoment，herminddriftingbacktoherlifeiy.＂Itwas...ordinary，Isuppose.Iworkedao－fivejob，spentmostofmytimeinfrontofaputers.Ihadfriends，butIalwaysfeltlikesomethingwasmissing.LikeIwasmeantforsomethingmore.＂HanFenglinglistenedily，hisgazeneverleavingherface.＂Andnowthatyou，rehere，doyoufeellikeyou，vefoundwhatyouwerelookingfor?＂Sukiesmiled，reagouttotakehishand.＂Yes.IfeellikeIfinallybelongsomewhere.Andit，sallbecauseofyou.＂HanFengling，sexpressionsoftened，andhesqueezedherhaly.＂I，mgdyoufeelthatway，Sukie.Youmeanalottometoo.＂Theirtendermomentwasinterruptedbythesoundofapproagfootsteps.SukieandHanFenglingturoseethevilgeleaderhurryingtowardsthem，herexpressiongrave.＂HanFengling，Sukie，＂shecalledout.＂There，sbeenanattaoneofouroutposts.Weneedyourhelp.＂HanFenglingstoodup，hisdemeanorinstantlyshiftingtothatofaleader.＂We，reonourway.＂Sukiefollowedhim，herheartpoundingwithamixoffearaermination.Theyquicklygatheredtheironsaofftowardstheoutpost，thevilgerswordsofeandsupportastheypassed.Thejourneywasteheairthickwithanticipation.Astheyapproachedtheoutpost，theycouldseesmokerisingiahesightfilledSukiewithasenseendshequiedherpace，HanFenglingrightbesideher.Whentheyarrived，thesewasoneofchaos.TheoutposthadbeenoverrunbytheDarkLord，sforces，thedefendersfightingvaliantlybutclearlyoutnumbered.HanFenglingimmediatelysprangintoa，hisswordfshingasheeheenemy.Sukiedrewherownorainingkiginasshejoihefray.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Thebattlewasintehesoundsofgsteelandcriesofpainfillingtheair.Sukiefoughtwitheverythingshehad，hernewfoundskillsandmagicalabilitiesgiviheedgesheneeded.Shecouldfeeltheadrenalihroughherveins，hersensesheightenedasshemovedwithprecisionandgrace.Amidstthechaos，Sukiespottedayoungboycbehindabarricade，hiseyeswidewithfear.Withouthesitation，shefoughtherwaytohim，usinghermagictoshieldthemfromtheenemy，sattacks.＂Areyouokay?＂sheasked，hervoitledespitetheurgencyofthesituation.Theboyearsstreamingdownhisface.＂I，mscared.＂Sukiereachedout，pgareassuringhandonhisshoulder.＂It，sgoingtobeokay.Stayclosetome.＂Withtheboysafelybyherside，Sukietiofight，herdeterminationunwavering.ShecouldseeHanFenglingnearby，hismovementsfluidandpowerfulashecutthroughtheenemyranks.Theireyesmetbriefly，andSukiefeltasurgethfromhisunwaveringsupport.Finally，afterwhatfeltlikehours，thetideofthebattlebegantoturn.Thedefendersralliedtogether，pushingbacktheenemyforceswithrenewedvigor.HanFenglihecharge，hispresenspiringthosearoundhim.Sukiefoughtbyhisside，theirmovementsperfectlysyheyworkedtogethertodrivetheenemyaway.WheoftheDarkLord，sminionshadbeeed，acheerwentupfromthedefeheoutposthadbeensaved，butthecosthadbeenhigh.Manyywoundedordead，andthevilgeleadermovedquicklytanizeaidfortheinjured.HanFenglingandSukietookamomenttocatchtheirbreath，leaningoneachotherforsupport.Theboytheyhadsavedranuptothem，hiseyesfilledwithgratitude.＂Thankyou，＂hesaid，hisvoicetremblingwithemotion.＂Yousavedmylife.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读Sukiesmiled，rufflinghishairgently.＂We，rejustgdyou，resafe.＂Astheboyranofftojoinhisfamily，HanFenglingturoSukie，hisexpressionfilledwithpride.＂Youwereincredibleoutthere，Sukie.Iknewyouhaditinyou.＂Sukieblushed，feelingamixofprideandhumility.＂Icouldn，thavedowithoutyou，HanFengling.We，reateam.＂Hepulledherintoatightembrace，holdingherclose.＂Yes，weare.Andtogether，weovereanything.＂Theirbonddeepenedevenfurtheriermathofthebattle，thesharedexperienunbreakableebetweeheyspentthefewdayshelpingtorebuildtheoutpost，walongsidethevilgerstorestorewhathadbeenlost.Oneevening，astheysatbythefire，HanFenglingtookSukie，shandinhis，hisexpressionserious.＂Sukie，there，ssomethingIotellyou.＂Sukielookedathim，herheartpounding.＂Whatisit?＂HanFenglingtookadeepbreath，hiseyessearghers.＂I，vebeenkeepingsomethingfromyou.ThereasonIwasinthebookstorethatday，thereashtyouhere...itwasn，tbyce.IknewyouweredestiopyacrucialroleinhtagainsttheDarkLord.You，renotjustanordinaryperson，Sukie.Youhaveauniquepowerwithinyou，ohatgethefateofthisworld.＂Sukiefeltarushofemotions:fusion，fear，andasenseofresponsibility.＂Whydidn，tyoutellmesooner?＂＂Irotectyou，＂HanFenglingsaid，hisvoicefilledwithsiy.＂Ididn，twanttooverwhelmyouwiththetruthbeforeyouwereready.Butnow，Ibelieveyou，rereadytoembraceyourdestiny.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读Sukietookadeepbreath，hermindragwiththeimplicationsofhiswords.Shehadalwaysfeltdifferent，likeshewasmeantforsomethingmore.Now，itallmadesense.＂WhatdoIodo?＂sheasked，hervoicesteady.HanFengling，seyesshohadmirationandlove.＂Weoharnessyourpower，trainyoutotrolit.Withyourabilities，wefinallydefeattheDarkLordandbriotheKingdomofLian.＂Sukienodded，determinatiinherheart.＂I，lldowhateverittakes.＂Andso，theirjourinued，filledwithchallengesandtriumphs，heartbreakandjoy.SukieandHanFenglingfacedeachobstacletogether，theirloveandtrustineachotherunwavering.Witheachpassingday，Sukiegrewstronger，herpowersdevelopinginwaysshehadneverimagined.AstheypreparedfortheultimatefrontationwiththeDarkLord，Sukiekhattheirlovewastheirgreateststrength.Together，theywereunstoppable.AndwithHanFenglingbyherside，shewasreadytofacewhateverdestinyhadinstoreforthem.Theirbonddeepenedfurther，eaenttogetheratestamenttotheirunwaveringitment.Theysharedtheirhopesanddreams，theirfearsandinsecurities，findingsoeachother，sembrace.Theirlovewasabeaoflightinthedarkness，guidihroughthetoughestoftimes.Astheystoodontheprecipiceofthefinalbattle，Sukiefeltasenseofpeaomatterpened，shekhatsheandHanFenglingweremeanttobetogether.Theirlovewasaforcethattraimeandspace，abondthatcouldneverbebroken.Andso，withheartsfullofloveaermination，SukieandHanFenglingsteppedforward，readytofacetheirdestinyaurefilledwithhopeandpossibility.

 1：Is er ideal still alive

    Sukiesathunchedoverherdesk，hereyesstrainedfromstaringattheputersforhoursoheofficewasdimlylit，withonlytheflickeringfluorestlightsaboveaglowofputermonitorsprovidingillumination.Itwaswellpastofficehours，andmostofhercolleagueshadalreadygonehome.Thecityoutsidewasalivewiththehumoftraffidthedistantsoundsofnightlife，butSukiewastrappedinthemonotonousgrindofherjob.Shesigheddeeply，rubbiemplesinaoalleviatethethrobbingheadachethathadbeenbuildingallday.Herphonebuzzedonthedesk，ahestoseeamessagefromherbestfriend，Jack.＊Jack＊:＂Stillattheoffieedadrink?＂Sukiecouldn，thelpbutsmile.Jackalwaysknewwhensheneededabreak.Shequicklytypedbackaresponse.＊Sukie＊:＂Youkoowell.Meetyouatourusualspotin30?＂＊Jack＊:＂Seeyouthere.＂Sukiepowereddowerandgatheredherthings.Asshesteppedoutoftheofficebuilding，shewasgreetedbytheightair，aweletrasttothestuffyoffiviro.Thestreetswerebustlingwithpeople，aylightscastawarm，invitingglowonthesurroundings.ShemadeherwaytothebarwheresheandJackofteounwind.Jackwasalreadytherewhenshearrived，sittingatasmalltableheback.Hewavedherover，awidegrinonhisface.Jackwasthekindoffriendwhocouldalwaysmakeherugh，nomatterhowtoughherdayhadbeen.Hiseasygoingnatureandsharpwiterfectfoiltohermorereservedandintrospectivepersonality.＂Hey，youmadeit，＂hesaidassheslidintotheseatoppositehim.＂Roughday?＂＂Roughweek，＂Sukierepliedwithawearysmile.＂Butatleastit，sover.Thanksfgestingthis.I.＂Jackraisedhisgssinatoast.＂Tosurvivinganotherweek.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读＂Tosurviving，＂Sukieechoed，kinghergssagainsthis.Astheychattedandughed，Sukiefeltthestressofthedaybegiaway.Jack，spresencewaslikeabalmtoherfrazzledheytalkedabouteverythingandnothing，fromworkdramastotheirfavoriteTVshows.Forafewhours，Sukiecouldfetaboutthepressuresofherjobandjustenjoythemoment.Itwastebythetimetheyleftthebar.Thestreetshadquieteddown，ayseemedtobesettlingintoapeacefulslumber.Jackwalkedhertoherapartment，ashealwaysdid，makingsureshegothomesafely.＂Thanksfortonight，Jack，＂Sukiesaidastheyreachedherbuilding.＂Ireallyhis.＂＂Anytime，Sukie.YouknowI，malwayshereforyou，＂Jackreplied，givingherawarmhug.＂Getsomerest，okay?＂＂Iwill.Goodnight，Jack.＂＂Goodnight，Sukie.＂SukiewatchedasJackwalkedaway，feelingapangofgratitudeforhisfriendship.Sheheadedinsideandmadehertoherapartment.Itwasasmall，modestpce，butitwashersanctuary.Shekickedoffhershoesandcolpsedontothecouch，tootiredtoeventhinkaboutgoingtobed.Assheythere，staringattheceiling，herminddriftedbacktotheversationshehadwithJack.Hehadawayofmakingherseethingsdifferently，ofremindihattherewasmoretolifethanjustwork.Sheresolvedtotakehisadvidstartmakingmoretimeforherself.Littledidsheknow，herlifewasabouttogeinwaysshecouldneverhaveimagined.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Them，Sukiewokeuptothesoundofherarmbring.Shegroanedandrolledover，relutlydraggingherselfoutofbed.Theweekendhadarrived，butinsteadoffeelingrelieved，shefeltaninexplicablesenseofforeboding.Sheshookoffthefeelingaabouthermroutine，hopingahotshowerandacupofcoffeewouldhelpclearherhead.Afterbreakfast，shedecidedtotakeawalktoclearhermind.Thecitywasalreadybustlingwithactivity，butSukiefoundsothefamiliarstreetsahmofherfootsteps.Asshewanderedaimlessly，shefoundherselfdrawntoasmall，old－fashionedbookstoretuckedawayinaquietalley.Curious，shesteppedihesmellofoldbooksarustleofpagesgreetedher，creatingasenseofcalm.Shewahroughtheaisles，runningherfingersalongthespihebooks.Onebook，inparticur，caughthereye.Itwasana－lookingtomewithaworhercoverandintricategoldlettering.Sukiepulledthebookfromtheshelfandope，hereyeswideningasshesawthebeautiful，hand－drawnillustrationsihebookseemedtobeacolleofstoriesandlegendsfromalong－fottenera.Assheflippedthroughthepages，shefeltastrangeseothestories，asiftheywerecallingouttoher.Lostinthebook，shedidn，tnoticethetimepassinguntilavoicestartledher.＂Iingchoice，＂adeep，smoothvoicesaidfrombehindher.Sukieturoseeatall，handsomemanstandingthere，hisdarkeyestwinklingwithamusement.Heeccablydressed，andtherewasanairofmysteryabouthimthatintriguedher.＂Sorry，Ididostartleyou，＂hesaidwithacharmingsmile.＂I，mHanFengling.Icouldn，thelpbutnoticeyouseemquiteengrossedinthatbook.＂＂I，mSukie，＂shereplied，blushingslightly.＂It，safasatingbook.Doyouworkhere?＂HanFenglingshookhishead.＂No，justafellowbooklover.ButI，vereadthatonebefore.It，sfullofintriguingstories.PerhapsIcouldsharesomeofmyfavoriteswithyouovercoffee?＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读Sukiehesitatedforamoment，buttherewassomethingaboutHanFenglingthatdrewherin.Heseemedgenuine，andhisofferwastempting.＂Sure，whynot?＂Theyleftthebookstoreandfoundacozyearby.Oversteamingcupsofcoffee，HanFenglingregaledSukiewithtalesfromthebook，hisvoicesmoothandcaptivating.Sukiefoundherselfhangingonhiseveryword，pletelyengrossediories.Astheytalked，SukiefeltaninexplicableetoHanFengling.Itwasasiftheyhadknowneachotherformuchlohanjustafewhours.Hehadawayofmakingherfeelatease，andhispresencewasf.Thehoursflewby，andbeforetheyk，thesunwassetting.SukierealizedshehadspeiredaywithHanFengling，lostiionandstories.Itwasthemostenjoyabledayshehadhadinalongtime.＂Thankyoufortoday，HanFengling，＂Sukiesaidastheystoodoutsidethecafé.＂Ihadawonderfultime.＂＂Thepleasurewasmine，Sukie，＂herepliedwithawarmsmile.＂Ihopewedothisagaiime.＂＂I，dlikethat，＂Sukiesaid，feelingawarmthinherchestthatshehadinalongtime.Astheypartedways，Sukiecouldn，thelpbutfeelasenseofanticipation.TherewassomethingaboutHanFenglingthatwasdifferent，somethingthatmadeherbelieveherlifewasabouttotakeanewaingturn.Thatnight，Sukieyinbed，hermindragwiththoughtsofHanFenglingaorieshehadshared.Shefeltastrangepulltowardshim，asenseofdestinythatshecouldn，tquiteexpin.Littledidsheknow，thiswasjustthebeginningofaraordinaryjourhatwouldgeherlifeforever.

 2 ： A Lea Troug Time

    Sukieawoketothesoundofraintappilyagainstherwindow.Thecitywascloakedinagraymmist，thestreetsbelowslickwithrainwater.Shestretched，feelingapleasantahermusclesfromthepreviousday，suedadvehHanFengling.Asshesatup，hermindrepyedtheirversations，thewarmthofhissmile，andthedeep，magicqualityofhisvoice.Withasigh，shegotoutofbedahroughhermroutine.Shecouldn，tshakethefeelingthatsomethingmomentouswasabouttohappen，butshetriedtopushthethoughtaside.Afterall，ithadjustbeenoneday.Butwhatadayithadbeen.Afterbreakfast，Sukiedecidedtovisitthebookstain.Somethingaboutthatpcehadcaptivatedher，aastrangepulsiourn.Shegrabbedherumbrelandsteppedoutintothedrizzlym，thecoolairrefreshingagainstherskin.Thebookstorewasjustassherememberedit，acozyhavenfilledwiththefstofoldbooks.Shewahroughtheaisles，herfingersgrazingthespihevolumesasshemadeherwaytothesewhereshehadfoundtheaome.Tohersurprise，thebookwasgone.＂Lookingforsomethingspecific?＂afamiliarvoiceasked.SukieturoseeHanFenglingstandingthere，holdingtheverybookshehadbeenseargfor.Hissmilewaswarm，andhiseyesseemedtosparklewithhiddenknowledge.＂You，reback，＂shesaid，herheartflutteringatthesightofhim.＂Ihadafeelingyoumightreturn，＂hereplied，handihebook.＂Isavedthisforyou.＂Sukietookthebook，feelingastrangesenseofdéjàvuasshehelditinherhands.＂Thankyou，HanFengling.Idon，tknowwhy，butthisbookfeels...important.＂＂Itis，＂hesaid，histonesuddenlyserious.＂There，ssomethingyouoknow，Sukie.Thisbookismorethanjustacolleofstories.It，sakeytoanotherworld.＂Sukiefrowned，notsureifhewasjoking.＂Anotherworld?Whatdoyoumean?＂HanFenglinglookedaround，ensuringtheywerealohismightsoundcrazy，butthestoriesinthisbookarereal.Theydescribeaworldthatexistsparalleltoourown.Aworldyouaredestiovisit.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读Sukiefeltachillrundownherspine.＂You，reserious，aren，tyou?＂Henodded.＂Iam.AndIbelieveyourjourneybeginstoday.＂BeforeSukiecouldrespond，theroomaroundherbegantoblur.Shefeltastraion，asifthegroundwasshiftihherfeet.HanFenglingreachedout，takingherhandinhis.＂Don，tbeafraid，＂hesaidsoftly.＂I，mwithyou.＂Theworldaroundthemdissolvedintoaswirlofcolorsandlight，andSukiefeltherselfbeingpulledintoavortex.ShegtoHanFengling，shand，herheartpoundinginherchest.Thesensationwasdisorienting，andsheclosedhereyes，tryingtosteadyherself.Whentheworldfinallycamebatofocus，theywerenolohebookstore.Sukiefoundherselfstandinginalush，verdantforest，theairfilledwiththesweetstofflowersandthesoundofbirdsong.Sunlightfilteredthroughtheopyabove，castingdappledpatternsontheforestfloor.Sukielookedaroundiakinginthebeautyoftheirsurroundings.＂Wherearewe?＂＂We，vecrossedintotheworldofthebook，＂HanFenglingreplied.＂WeletotheKingdomofLian.＂Sukiefeltamixofexcitementandtrepidation.＂WhyamIhere?Whatismypurpose?＂HanFenglingsqueezedherhandreassuringly.＂Allwillberevealedintime.Fornow，wemustfier.Therearedangersinthisworldthatwemustavoid.＂Astheywalkedthroughtheforest，Sukiecouldn，thelpbutmarvelatthevividcolorsandthevibrantlifearouwasasifshehadsteppedintoadream.Yet，therealityoftheirsituationquicklysetiheyheardthedistantsoundofhooves.＂Quick，hide！＂HanFenglingwhisperedurgently，pullingSukiebehindargetree.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Theycrouchedintheunderbrush，peeringthroughtheleavesasagroupofhorseme.Themenweredressedindark，menagarmor，theirfacesobscuredbyhelmets.Sukiefeltherheartraceasshewatchedthemgoby，sensingthedaheyrepresented.＂Whoarethey?＂shewhisperedoheyhadpassed.＂AgentsoftheDarkLord，＂HanFenglingrepliedgrimly.＂Theypatrolthesends，seargforthosewhoopposetheirmaster.Wemustbecareful.＂Sukienodded，feelingasurgeofdetermination.Whateverherpurposeinthisworld，sheknewshehadtostaystrong.Theytiheirjourney，movingswiftlyandsilentlythroughtheforest.Astheywalked，HanFenglingexpinedmoreabouttheKingdomofLian.Itwasandrihistoryandmagic，butitwasalsoapceofflict.TheDarkLord，apowerfulsorcerer，hadseizedtrolofthekingdomandpluintodarkness.Manyofthekingdom，sinhabitantshadbeenensvedorforcedtoflee.＂oalistofindtheresistance，＂HanFenglingsaid.＂TherearestillthosewhofightagainsttheDarkLord.Theywillhelpus.＂Afterhoursofwalking，theyfinallyreachedasmall，hiddenvilgeledinavalley.ThevilgersgreetedHanFenglingwarmly，andSukiecouldseetherespedadmirationtheyheldforhim.Itwasclearthatheortantfigureinthisworld.＂ThisisSukie，＂HanFenglingintroducedhertothevilgeleader，anelderlywomanwithkindeyes.＂Sheisoournd，butshehasacrucialroletopyinourstruggle.＂Theleadernodded，hergazepeing.＂Wele，Sukie.Youareamongfriendshere.＂Sukiefeltasenseofreliefwashoverher.Forthefirsttimesincearrivinginthisstrangeworld，shefeltsafe.Thevilgersprovidedthemwithfoodandapcetorest，andSukiefinallyhadamomenttoprocesseverythingthathadhappened.Assheyonasimpleasmallhut，hermindracedwithquestions.Whyhadshebeenbroughthere?Whatwasherroleinthisworld?Andmostimportantly，whatwasheretoHanFengling?Shethoughtbacktotheirfirstmeetinginthebookstore，thewayhehadlookedatherasifhehadknownherforever.Therewasanundeniableboweenthem，ohattraheboundariesoftimeandspace.Butwhatdiditallmean?内容未完，下一页继续阅读Them，Sukiewokeearly，eagertolearnmoreabouthernewsurroundings.HanFenglingwasalreadyup，speakingwiththevilgeleader.Whenhesawher，hesmiledandwavedherover.＂Wehavemuchtodotoday，＂hesaid.＂Thereisalotyouolearnaboutthisworldandyourpit.＂Sukienodded，determioembraceherdestiny.＂I，mready.＂Theysperainingwiththevilgers，learningaboutthehistoryandmagicoftheKingdomofLian.HanFenglingtaughtherhowtodefendherself，showihebasicsofswordsmanshipandarchery.Sukiewasaquicklearner，hernaturalagilityaerminatiherwell.Asthedayspassed，SukieandHanFenglinggrewcloser.Theyspenthourstalking，sharingstoriesanddreams.Sukiefeltadeepetohim，ohatgrewstroheachpassingday.Shefoundherselflookingforwardtotheirtimetogether，cherishingeverymoment.Oneevening，astheysatbythefire，HanFenglingopenedupabouthispast.Hetoldherabouthisfamily，hischildhood，andhisquesttodefeattheDarkLord.Sukielistenedily，feelingaprofoundrespectforhisceaermination.＂I，velostmanyfriendsandlovedohisbattle，＂hesaidquietly，hiseyesreflegtheflickeringfmes.＂ButIotgiveup.Imustfightforthosewhootfightforthemselves.＂Sukiereachedout，pgahandonhisarm.＂You，renotalone，HanFengling.I，llfightwithyou.＂Helookedather，hisexpressionsoftening.＂Thankyou，Sukie.Yourstrengthandspiritinspireme.Together，wemakeadifference.＂Theirbonddeepened，andSukiefoundherselffallingforHanFengling.Hiskindness，bravery，andunwaverierminationcaptivatedherheart.Shekhattheirjourneywouldbefraughtwithdanger，butshewaswillingtofaceitallforhim.Onenight，astheystooduhestars，HanFenglingtookherhandinhis.＂Sukie，there，ssomethingIotellyou.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读Shelookedupathim，herheartpounding.＂Whatisit?＂Hetookadeepbreath，hiseyesfilledwithiy.＂Iloveyou，Sukie.FromthemomentIsawyouinthebookstore，Iknewyouwerespecial.Yuidinglight，myhope.Iaginemylifewithoutyou.＂Sukie，sheartswelledwithemotion.Shehadloohearthosewords，buthearingthemnow，shefeltamixtureofjoyandfear.＂Iloveyoutoo，HanFengling.Butwhatifsomethinghappenstous?Whatifwegetseparated?＂Hecuppedherfahishands，histoutleandreassuring.＂Nomatterpens，Iwillalwaysfindmywaybacktoyou.Ourloveisstrohananyforthisworld.＂TearsfilledSukie，seyesassheleaohistouch.＂Promisemewe，llalwaysbetogether.＂＂Ipromise，＂hewhispered，pressinghislipstohersinatender，heartfeltkiss.Theirloveblossomedinthemidstofturmoil，abeaofhopeinaworldshroudedindarkogether，theyfacedtlesschalleheirbondgrowingstroheachvictoryaback.Theyfoughtsidebyside，determilightbacktotheKingdomofLian.AstheypreparedforthefinalbattleagainsttheDarkLord，Sukiekhattheirjourneywasfarfromover.ButwithHanFenglingbyherside，shefeltreadytofacewhatevercametheirway.Theirloveowerfulforce，ohatwouldguidethemthroughthedarkestoftimes.Andso，withheartsfullofdlove，SukieandHanFenglingsteppedintotheunknowoembracetheirdestinyaurefilledwithhopeandpossibility.

 3 ：Sleewalkig Atlatis

    Sukieawoketothesoftchirpingofbirdsandthefirstlightofdawnfilteringthroughthesmallwindowofthehut.Shestretched，savthetranquilityofthemoment.Theeventsofthepastfewdaysstillfeltsurreal，butthesteadypresenceofHanFenglinghadgroundedheramidstthewhirlwindofge.Asshedressedandpreparedfortheday，Sukiecouldn，tshakethefeelingthatsomethingsignifitwasabouttohappen.Theairseemedchargedwithanticipation，ahevilgersmovedwithasenseofpurposeandurgency.Shesteppedoutside，takingadeepbreathofthecrispmair，andmadeherwaytothetraininggroundswhereHanFenglingwasalreadywaiting.＂Goodm，Sukie，＂hegreetedherwithawarmsmile，hiseyesklingattheers.＂Readyforanotherdayoftraining?＂Sukiereturnedhissmile，herheartflutteringatthesightofhim.＂Always.Whatdoyouhavepnnedformetoday?＂＂Today，wefohoningyicalabilities，＂hesaid，histoneserious.＂You，veshowpotential，butthere，sstillmuchtolearn.TheDarkLord，sminionsarepowerful，andweneedeveryadvantageweget.＂Sukienodded，determinatiochedonherface.＂I，mready.Let，sdothis.＂Theyspentthempractigvariousspellsandintations，HanFenglingpatientlyguidingSukiethrougheachstep.Shefeltthepowerflowingthroughher，atingliionthatmadeherfeelaliveaedtotheworldarouhemoreshepracticed，themorefidentshebecameinherabilities.＂You，redoi，Sukie，＂HanFenglingsaid，hisvoicefilledwithpride.＂You，reanatural.＂Sukieblushedathispraise.＂Thanks，HanFengling.Icouldn，thavedowithoutyou.＂Asthedayworeoookabreaktorestandhavelunch.Theysatuheshadeetree，sharingasimplemealofbreadandcheese.Sukieleanedagainstthetrunk，feelingtheroughbarkagainstherbackasshelookedupatthesky.＂Tellmemoreaboutyourworld，＂HanFenglingsaidsuddenly，breakiablesilence.＂Whatwasyourlifelikebeforeyoucamehere?＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读Sukiethoughtforamoment，herminddriftingbacktoherlifeiy.＂Itwas...ordinary，Isuppose.Iworkedao－fivejob，spentmostofmytimeinfrontofaputers.Ihadfriends，butIalwaysfeltlikesomethingwasmissing.LikeIwasmeantforsomethingmore.＂HanFenglinglistenedily，hisgazeneverleavingherface.＂Andnowthatyou，rehere，doyoufeellikeyou，vefoundwhatyouwerelookingfor?＂Sukiesmiled，reagouttotakehishand.＂Yes.IfeellikeIfinallybelongsomewhere.Andit，sallbecauseofyou.＂HanFengling，sexpressionsoftened，andhesqueezedherhaly.＂I，mgdyoufeelthatway，Sukie.Youmeanalottometoo.＂Theirtendermomentwasinterruptedbythesoundofapproagfootsteps.SukieandHanFenglingturoseethevilgeleaderhurryingtowardsthem，herexpressiongrave.＂HanFengling，Sukie，＂shecalledout.＂There，sbeenanattaoneofouroutposts.Weneedyourhelp.＂HanFenglingstoodup，hisdemeanorinstantlyshiftingtothatofaleader.＂We，reonourway.＂Sukiefollowedhim，herheartpoundingwithamixoffearaermination.Theyquicklygatheredtheironsaofftowardstheoutpost，thevilgerswordsofeandsupportastheypassed.Thejourneywasteheairthickwithanticipation.Astheyapproachedtheoutpost，theycouldseesmokerisingiahesightfilledSukiewithasenseendshequiedherpace，HanFenglingrightbesideher.Whentheyarrived，thesewasoneofchaos.TheoutposthadbeenoverrunbytheDarkLord，sforces，thedefendersfightingvaliantlybutclearlyoutnumbered.HanFenglingimmediatelysprangintoa，hisswordfshingasheeheenemy.Sukiedrewherownorainingkiginasshejoihefray.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Thebattlewasintehesoundsofgsteelandcriesofpainfillingtheair.Sukiefoughtwitheverythingshehad，hernewfoundskillsandmagicalabilitiesgiviheedgesheneeded.Shecouldfeeltheadrenalihroughherveins，hersensesheightenedasshemovedwithprecisionandgrace.Amidstthechaos，Sukiespottedayoungboycbehindabarricade，hiseyeswidewithfear.Withouthesitation，shefoughtherwaytohim，usinghermagictoshieldthemfromtheenemy，sattacks.＂Areyouokay?＂sheasked，hervoitledespitetheurgencyofthesituation.Theboyearsstreamingdownhisface.＂I，mscared.＂Sukiereachedout，pgareassuringhandonhisshoulder.＂It，sgoingtobeokay.Stayclosetome.＂Withtheboysafelybyherside，Sukietiofight，herdeterminationunwavering.ShecouldseeHanFenglingnearby，hismovementsfluidandpowerfulashecutthroughtheenemyranks.Theireyesmetbriefly，andSukiefeltasurgethfromhisunwaveringsupport.Finally，afterwhatfeltlikehours，thetideofthebattlebegantoturn.Thedefendersralliedtogether，pushingbacktheenemyforceswithrenewedvigor.HanFenglihecharge，hispresenspiringthosearoundhim.Sukiefoughtbyhisside，theirmovementsperfectlysyheyworkedtogethertodrivetheenemyaway.WheoftheDarkLord，sminionshadbeeed，acheerwentupfromthedefeheoutposthadbeensaved，butthecosthadbeenhigh.Manyywoundedordead，andthevilgeleadermovedquicklytanizeaidfortheinjured.HanFenglingandSukietookamomenttocatchtheirbreath，leaningoneachotherforsupport.Theboytheyhadsavedranuptothem，hiseyesfilledwithgratitude.＂Thankyou，＂hesaid，hisvoicetremblingwithemotion.＂Yousavedmylife.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读Sukiesmiled，rufflinghishairgently.＂We，rejustgdyou，resafe.＂Astheboyranofftojoinhisfamily，HanFenglingturoSukie，hisexpressionfilledwithpride.＂Youwereincredibleoutthere，Sukie.Iknewyouhaditinyou.＂Sukieblushed，feelingamixofprideandhumility.＂Icouldn，thavedowithoutyou，HanFengling.We，reateam.＂Hepulledherintoatightembrace，holdingherclose.＂Yes，weare.Andtogether，weovereanything.＂Theirbonddeepenedevenfurtheriermathofthebattle，thesharedexperienunbreakableebetweeheyspentthefewdayshelpingtorebuildtheoutpost，walongsidethevilgerstorestorewhathadbeenlost.Oneevening，astheysatbythefire，HanFenglingtookSukie，shandinhis，hisexpressionserious.＂Sukie，there，ssomethingIotellyou.＂Sukielookedathim，herheartpounding.＂Whatisit?＂HanFenglingtookadeepbreath，hiseyessearghers.＂I，vebeenkeepingsomethingfromyou.ThereasonIwasinthebookstorethatday，thereashtyouhere...itwasn，tbyce.IknewyouweredestiopyacrucialroleinhtagainsttheDarkLord.You，renotjustanordinaryperson，Sukie.Youhaveauniquepowerwithinyou，ohatgethefateofthisworld.＂Sukiefeltarushofemotions:fusion，fear，andasenseofresponsibility.＂Whydidn，tyoutellmesooner?＂＂Irotectyou，＂HanFenglingsaid，hisvoicefilledwithsiy.＂Ididn，twanttooverwhelmyouwiththetruthbeforeyouwereready.Butnow，Ibelieveyou，rereadytoembraceyourdestiny.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读Sukietookadeepbreath，hermindragwiththeimplicationsofhiswords.Shehadalwaysfeltdifferent，likeshewasmeantforsomethingmore.Now，itallmadesense.＂WhatdoIodo?＂sheasked，hervoicesteady.HanFengling，seyesshohadmirationandlove.＂Weoharnessyourpower，trainyoutotrolit.Withyourabilities，wefinallydefeattheDarkLordandbriotheKingdomofLian.＂Sukienodded，determinatiinherheart.＂I，lldowhateverittakes.＂Andso，theirjourinued，filledwithchallengesandtriumphs，heartbreakandjoy.SukieandHanFenglingfacedeachobstacletogether，theirloveandtrustineachotherunwavering.Witheachpassingday，Sukiegrewstronger，herpowersdevelopinginwaysshehadneverimagined.AstheypreparedfortheultimatefrontationwiththeDarkLord，Sukiekhattheirlovewastheirgreateststrength.Together，theywereunstoppable.AndwithHanFenglingbyherside，shewasreadytofacewhateverdestinyhadinstoreforthem.Theirbonddeepenedfurther，eaenttogetheratestamenttotheirunwaveringitment.Theysharedtheirhopesanddreams，theirfearsandinsecurities，findingsoeachother，sembrace.Theirlovewasabeaoflightinthedarkness，guidihroughthetoughestoftimes.Astheystoodontheprecipiceofthefinalbattle，Sukiefeltasenseofpeaomatterpened，shekhatsheandHanFenglingweremeanttobetogether.Theirlovewasaforcethattraimeandspace，abondthatcouldneverbebroken.Andso，withheartsfullofloveaermination，SukieandHanFenglingsteppedforward，readytofacetheirdestinyaurefilledwithhopeandpossibility.

 4 ：Susicio

    ThemsuncastagoldenglowoverthevilgeasSukieandHanFenglingpreparedfortheday，sjourheyhadreceivedwordthattheDarkLord，sforcesweregatheringinanearbyregion，andtheyoscouttheareaandgatherintelligehevilgerswatchedthemwithamixofadmirationand，theirhopesrestingontheshouldersofthebraveduo.Astheysetout，theairwasfilledwiththestofbloomingflowersandthesoundofrustlingleaves.SukiewalkedbesideHanFengling，herheartbeatingwithamixtureofexcitementandtrepidation.Sheghim，hisstrongprofileoutlinedagainstthemlight，aasurgeofgratitudeforhisunwaveringpresence.＂Areyoureadyforthis?＂HanFenglingasked，hisvoicegefilledwithresolve.Sukienodded，hereyesmeetinghis.＂AsreadyasI，lleverbe.Withyoubymyside，IfeellikeIfaything.＂Hesmiled，reagouttotakeherhand.＂We，llgetthroughthistogether，Sukie.Wealwaysdo.＂Theirjourookthemthroughdenseforestsandacrossrockyterrain，thendscapegingastheyventureddeeperiory.Thefurthertheywent，themoretheatmosphereshifted，beingdarkerandmoreforeboding.Thetreesseemedtocloseinarouheirbranchesreagoutlikeskeletalfingers.Astheywalked，Sukiecouldn，tshakethefeelingthattheywerebeingwatched.Shegncedoverhershoulder，buttherewasnothingthere.Justthewhisperofthewindaantcallsofunseeures.＂HanFengling，＂shesaidsoftly，hervoigedwithunease.＂Doyoufeelthat?Likewe，rebeingfollowed?＂Hefrowned，hiseyessingthesurroundings.＂Yes，Isetoo.Weobecautious.＂Theytinuedonward，theirsensesheightened，everysoundandmovementputtingthemohetensioweenthemalpable，asilentuandingpassiweehattheyostayvigint.Astheynearedaclearing，Sukieheardarustlinginthebushes.Shetensed，herhandmovingtothehiltofhersword.HanFenglingpcedareassuringhandonhershoulder，histouchgroundingher.内容未完，下一页继续阅读＂Stayclose，＂hewhispered，hisvoicebarelyaudible.Theymovedforward，ingclosertothesourceofthesound.Suddenly，afigureburstfromtheunderbrush，stumblingandfallingattheirfeet.Itwasayounggirl，herclothestornanddirty，herfacestreakedwithtears.＂Helpme，please，＂shebegged，hervoicetremblingwithfear.＂They，reing.＂Sukiekbesidethegirl，herheartagatthesightofherdistress.＂Whoareyou?What，shappening?＂Thegirllookedup，hereyeswidewithterror.＂MynameisMei.TheDarkLord，ssoldiersattackede.Theytookmyfamily.Imaoescape，butthey，restilloutthere，seargforme.＂HanFengling，sexpressiondarkened，andhehelpedthegirltoherfeet.＂Wewohemharmyou，Mei.You，resafewithus.＂Justashespoke，agroupofsoldiersemergedfromthetrees，theirarmlintingmenaglyinthesunlight.Theysurrouhem，theironsdrawn.＂Hahegirl，＂theleaderofthesoldiersdemanded，hisvoicecoldandauthoritative.＂ShebelongstotheDarkLordnow.＂HanFenglingsteppedforward，hisstaective.＂You，llhavetogetthroughusfirst.＂Theleadersneered，raisinghissword.＂Sobeit.＂Thebattlethatensuedwasfierdchaotic.Sukiefoughtwithallhermight，hertrainingandmagicalabilitiesingtothefore.Shemovedwithgradprecision，herswordfshingassheparriedandstruck.HanFenglingwasawhirlwindofpowerbesideher，hismovementsfluidanddeadly.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Meiwatchedinaweandfear，herheartpoundingasthefightragedaroundher.ShecouldseethedeterminationinSukie，seyes，thestrengthinHanFengling，smovements.Theywereunlikeanyoneshehadeverseen，aaglimmerofhopeforthefirsttimesiheattahervilge.Finally，afterwhatfeltlikeay，thestofthesoldiersfell.SukieandHanFenglingstoodpanting，theirbodiesbruisedandbloodiedbutvictorious.Meirantothem，tearsstreamingdownherface.＂Thankyou，＂shesobbed，gingtoSukie.＂Thankyouforsavingme.＂Sukiehuggedhertightly，herheartbreakingfortheyounggirl.＂You，resafenow，Mei.We，llprotectyou.＂HanFenglinglookedaround，hisexpressiongrim.＂Weomove.Therecouldbemoresoldiersnearby.＂Theytiheirjourney，MeiwalkiweenSukieandHanFengling，hersmallhandgrippingSukie，stightly.Astheytraveled，Meitoldthemmoreabouttheattahervilge，hervoicetremblingwithemotion.Sukielistenedily，herheartagforthesufferingMeihadendured.＂Don，tworry，Mei，＂Sukiesaidgently.＂We，llfindyourfamily.We，lldoeverythiohelpyou.＂Meilookedupather，hopeshininginhereyes.＂Thankyou，Sukie.Idon，tknowwhatIwouldhavedohoutyou.＂Astheymadetheirwaydeeperiory，Sukiecouldn，tshakethefeelingofuhatlingered.ShegHanFengling，whoseemedlostinthought.＂HanFengling，＂shesaidsoftly，hervoicebreakingthesilence.＂Whatareyouthinking?＂Helookedather，hiseyesfilledwithamixofemotions.＂I，mworried，Sukie.TheDarkLord，sforcesaregrowingstronger.Weobecareful.Arusteachotherpletely.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读Sukienodded，herheartswellingwithdetermination.＂Itrustyou，HanFengling.Morethananyone.AndIkhis.Together.＂Hesmiled，hisexpressionsoftening.＂Itrustyoutoo，Sukie.Andwithyoubymyside，Ifeellikewefaything.＂Theypressedon，theirbondstrengtheningwitheachstep.Astheytraveled，theyenteredmnsoftheDarkLord，sinfluence:vilgesburotheground，familiestornapart，achedintothefacesofthosetheymet.Sukie，sresolvegrewstroheaewhorrortheywitnessed，herdeterminatiotheDarkLordunwavering.Oneevening，astheysetupcamp，SukieandHanFenglingsatbythefire，Meiledbetweehewarmthofthefmesandthequietofthenightprovidedamomentofrespitefromtheirarduousjourney.＂Sukie，＂HanFenglingsaid，hisvoicebreakingthesilehere，ssomethingI，vebeenmeaningtotellyou.＂Sukielookedathim，herheartpounding.＂Whatisit?＂Hetookadeepbreath，hiseyesfilledwithiy.＂Iknowwe，vebeenthroughalottogether，andIdon，twanttoaddtotheburdenyou，recarrying.ButIneedyoutoknowhowmueantome.Iloveyou，Sukie.Morethanwordsexpress.＂Sukie，sheartswelledwithemotion，tearsfillinghereyes.＂Iloveyoutoo，HanFengling.Withallmyheart.＂Hereachedout，takingherhandinhis.＂Nomatterpens，wewillalwaysbetogether.Ourloveisourstrength，anditwillguideusthroughthedarkestoftimes.＂Meiwatchedthem，asmallsmilepyingonherlips.Forthefirsttimeinalongtime，shefeltasenseofpeadhope.ShekhatwithSukieandHanFenglingbyherside，shewassafe.Astheysatbythefire，sharingtheirhopesandfears，theirbondgrewevenstroheywerenolongerjusttwopeoplebroughttogetherbyfate；theywereateam，afamily.Andtheywerereadytofacewhateverchallengesyahead.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Them，theysetoutoncemore，theirheartsfilledwithdeterminationandlove.Theytiheirjourney，gatheringinformationandaidingthoseinneed.Alongtheway，theyenteredmoreallies，peoplewhosharedtheirgoalofdefeatingtheDarkLordapeacetotheKingdomofLian.Oneday，astheyapproachedasmallvilge，theyweremetbyagroupofvilgerswhohadheardoftheirexploits.Thevilgeleader，anelderlymanwithakindface，steppedfreetthem.＂Wele，heroes，＂hesaid，hisvoicefilledwithgratitude.＂WehaveheardofyourbraveryandyhtagainsttheDarkLord.Wearehoohaveyouhere.＂SukieandHanFenglingexgedagnce，humbledbythevilgers，words.＂Thankyou，＂Sukiesaid，hervoicere.＂Wearejustdoingwhatwetohelp.＂Thevilgeleadernodded，hiseyesfilledwithrespect.＂Youreffortsmeahanyouknow.Please，staywithusforawhile.Restandrecover.Wewillprovideyouwithanythingyouneed.＂SukieandHanFenglinggratefullyacceptedtheoffer，andtheywereshowntoasmall，fortablehousewheretheycouldstay.Thevilgerswerekindandweling，themfoodandsupplies.Astheysettledin，Sukiecouldn，thelpbutfeelasenseofuheDarkLord，sforceswererelentless，atheirrespitewouldbeshort－lived.Butfornow，shewasgratefulforthemomentofpeace.Thatevening，astheysatbythefire，SukieandHanFenglingtalkedabouttheirjourneyandtheirpnsforthefuture.Meilistenedily，hereyeswidewithadmiration.＂WewilldefeattheDarkLord，＂HanFenglingsaid，hisvoicefilledwithvi.＂Andwewillrestorepeacetothisnd.＂Sukienodded，herheartswellingwithdetermination......

 5 ： Sadows of Betra

    ThedawnofanewdaybroughtasenseofcalmandhopetothesmallvilgewhereSukie，HanFengling，andMeihadfe.Thevilgershadbeenincrediblykind，food，shelter，andabriefrespitefromtheirarduousjourney.Yet，theshadowoftheDarkLrowingpowerloomedoverthem，andSukiekheirtimeofpeacewasfleeting.Asthefirstlightofmfilteredthroughthewindow，Sukiestretchedandgotoutofbed，feelingasenseofdetermination.TodaywasthedaytheywouldgathermoreintelligentheDarkLord’spnsandfurthertheirmissiontosavetheKingdomofLian.Shedressedquicklyandquietly，notwantingtowakeMei，whowasstillsoundasleep.Steppingoutside，Sukietookadeepbreathofthecrispmair，savthemomentarytranquility.Thevilgewasingtolife，withvilgersbeginningtheirdailyroutines，unawareofthedangerousfatheringonthehorizon.HanFenglingwasalreadyup，sharpeninghisswordbythefire.HelookedupasSukieapproached，hisfacebreakingintoawarmsmilethatmadeherheartflutter.“Goodm，”hegreetedher，hisvoicefilledwithwarmth.“Goodm，”Sukiereplied，returninghissmile.“Didyousleepwell?”HanFenglinghoughhiseyesheldahintofweariness.“Aswellasoimeslikethese.Areyoureadyfortoday?”Sukie’sexpressiongrewserious.“Yes，Iam.WeofindoutwhattheDarkLordispnningandstophimbeforeit’stoote.”HanFenglingreachedout，takingherhandinhis.“We’lldoittogether，Sukie.Nomatterwhat，we’llfaceittogether.”Theirtendermomentwasinterruptedbythesoundofhurriedfootsteps.Theyturoseethevilgeleader，theelderlymanwhohadweledthem，approagwithalookof.“HanFengling，Sukie，”hecalledout，hisvoiceurgent.“There’ssomethingyouosee.”Theyfollowedthevilgeleadertotheoutskirtsofthevilge，whereagroupofvilgershadgatheredaroundafigurelyingontheground.Astheypushedthroughthecrowd，Sukie’sbreathcaughtihroat.Thefigurewasasoldier，badlyinjuredandbarelyscious.内容未完，下一页继续阅读“Hestumbledintothevilgethism，”thevilgeleaderexpined.“Hekeptaskingforyou.”HanFenglingkbesidethesoldier，hisexpressiongrim.“peoyou?Whodidthis?”Thesoldiercoughed，hisvoiceweak.“TheDarkLord…he’spnninganattack.Hehasaneon，somethingpowerful.Youhavetostophim…beforeit’stoote.”Sukie’sheartraced.“Whereishepnningtoattack?”Thesoldier’seyesflickered，hisstrengthfading.“Thecapital…hewantstotakethecapital.”Withthosewords，thesoldier’seyesclosed，astill.HanFenglingstood，hisjawsetierminatiotothecapital.IftheDarkLordtakesit，theentirekingdomwillfall.”Sukienodded，herresolveunwavering.“Thenwehavenotimetowaste.Weogatherouralliesaothecapitalimmediately.”Thevilgers，overhearingtheversatioomurmuramongstthemselves.Fearanduaintyrippledthroughthecrowd，buttherewasalsoasenseofdetermination.Thevilgeleadersteppedforward，hisvoicesteady.“Wewillhelpyouinanywaywe.emaybesmall，butwehavebravemenandwomenwillingtofightforthekingdom.”Touchedbytheiroffer，SukieandHanFenglingthahevilgersandbeganmakingpreparationsforthejourneyahead.Mei，sensingthegravityofthesituation，approachedSukie，hereyeswidewithdetermination.“Iwanttohelp，”shesaidfirmly.“I’mnotafraid.Iwanttofightformyfamilyandforeveryoneelsewhohassuffered.”Sukiekdown，pgahandonMei’sshoulder.“You’reverybrave，Mei.We’llneedallthehelpweget.Butremember，yoursafetyisthemostimportantthing.Stayclosetous，andwe’llgetthroughthistogether.”内容未完，下一页继续阅读Astheysetoutforthecapital，asenseencypropelledthemforward.Thejourneywaslongandarduous，buttheirdeterminationneverwavered.Alongtheway，theyenteredroupsofvilgersandrebelswhojoiheircause，swellingtheirranksandbolsteringtheirspirits.Onenight，astheycampedbyariver，SukieandHanFenglingsatbythefire，theirhandsiwiheflickeringfmescastawarmglowontheirfaces，andforamoment，theyallowedthemselvestorexandenjoyeachother’spany.“Doyoueverwonderwhatlifewillbelikeafterallthisisover?”Sukieaskedsoftly，hereyesreflegthefirelight.HanFenglinglookedather，hisexpressiontender.“Ido.Idreamofaworldwhereweliveinpeace，withoutfearordarkness.Aworldwherewebuildafuturetogether.”Sukie’sheartswelledwithlove.“Idreamofthattoo.AndIbelievewemakeitareality.”HanFenglingleanedin，pressilekisstoherlips.“Withyoubymyside，Iknowwe.”Theirmomentofpeacewasshatteredbythesoundofrustlinginthebushes.Instantlyalert，HanFenglingdrewhissword，andSukiereadiedhermagic.Afigureemergedfromtheshadows，andtheywerebothrelievedtoseeitwasoheirscouts.“We’vespottedagroupoftheDarkLord’ssoldiersnearby，”thescoutreported.“Theyseemtobesettingupanambush.”HanFengling’sexpressionhardened.“Weodealwiththembeforetheyattackus.Gatherourfordprepareforbattle.”Thecampsprangintoa，theairfilledwiththesoundsofpreparations.Astheymovedthroughthedarkness，Sukiefeltasenseofunityandpurpose.TheywerenotjustfightingforthemselvesbutforeveryonewhohadsuffereduheDarkLord’styranny.Theambushwasswiftandbrutal.SukieandHanFenglihecharge，theirmovementsperfectlysyheyfoughtsidebyside.TheDarkLord’ssoldierswerecaughtoffguard，alequicklyturheirfavor.Inthemidstofthefight，Sukiespottedafamiliarface.TheleaderofthesoldierswasherthanthemanwhohadattackedtheiroutpostandtakenMei’sfamily.Asurgeofangeraerminationfilledher，andshefoughtherwaytowardshim.内容未完，下一页继续阅读“You！”sheshouted，hervoicefilledwithfury.“You’reingawaythistime！”Theleadersneered，raisinghisswordtomeetherattack.“You’reafooltothinkyoudefeatme.”Theirswordscshed，thesingthroughthenight.Sukiefoughtwitheverythingshehad，herangeraerminationfuelirength.HanFengling，seeiruggle，movedtosupporther，hispresencegivihefidencesheneeded.Together，theyoverpoweredtheleader，theirbirengthtoomutohahafinal，powerfulstrike，Sukiedisarmedhim，herswordathisthroat.“TellmewhereMei’sfamilyis，”shedemanded，hervoicesteady.Theleadergredather，buttherewasfearinhiseyes.“They’rebeingheldintheDarkLord’sfortress.You’llneverreachthemintime.”Sukie’sgriptightenedonhersword.“We’llseeaboutthat.”Withtheleadersubdued，therestofthesoldiersquicklysurrehebattlewaswon，butSukiekheirjourneywasfarfromover.TheyhadtoreachthecapitalandstoptheDarkLord’sattadtheyhadtorescueMei’sfamilyfromthefortress.Astheyregrouped，HanFenglingpcedareassuringhandonSukie’sshoulder.“We’llsavethem，Sukie.Ipromise.”Shelookedintohiseyes，herresolvestrengthening.“Iknoill.Andwe’llstoptheDarkLordondforall.”Theirjourinued，eachstepbringingthemclosertotheirgoal.Thechalleheyfacedweredaunting，buttheirloveaerminatiohemmovingforward.Astheyhecapital，theycouldseethesignsoftheimpendingattack:soldierspatrolliskirts，fortificationsbeied，aensionintheairpalpable.Oneevening，astheycampedwithinsightofthecapital’swalls，SukieandHanFenglingsattogether，theirheartsheavywiththeweightofthetaskahead.Mei，sensingtheirubesidethem，hersmallhandslippingintoSukie’s.内容未完，下一页继续阅读“We’regoingtowiwe?”Meiasked，hervoicefilledwithhope.Sukiesmiled，herheartswellingwithloveforthebravegirl.“Yes，Mei.We’regoingtowin.Andwe’regoingtosaveyourfamily.”HanFenglingnodded，hiseyesfilledwithdetermination.“We’veethisfar，andwe’renotgivingupnow.Together，we’lldefeattheDarkLordandbriothekingdom.”Astheypreparedforthefinalbattle，theirbondgrewevenstroheykhatwhateverhappeheywouldfaceittogether.Theirloveandtrustineachotherwereunbreakable，andtheywerereadytofightforthefuturetheydreamedof.Thenightbeforethebattle，SukieandHanFenglingstoodonahilloverlookingthecapital，thecitylightstwinklinginthedarkheyheldeachotherclose，drawingstrengthfromtheire.“We’vebeenthroughsomuch，”Sukiewhispered，hervoicefilledwithemotion.“Butnomatterpenstomorrow，I’mgratefulforeverymomentwe’veshared.”HanFenglingkissedherforehead，hisvoider.“Ifeelthesameway，Sukie.AndIknowthataslongaswe’retogether，wefaything.”Astheystoodthere，edineachother’sarms，theykhatthefightaheadwouldbetheirgreatestchalle.Buttheyalsokhattheirlovewastheirgreateststrength.Andwiththatstrength，theywouldovereanyobstademergevictorious.Thedawnofthefinalbattleapproached，andwithit，thefateoftheKingdomofLianhunginthebaSukieandHanFenglingwereready.Theywouldfightfortheirlove，forMei’sfamily，andforthefutureoftheirworld.Andtheywoulddoittogether.

 6 ：Rise

    ThecapitalcityofLianwasabustlinghubofactivity，filledwithmerts，nobles，andonersallgoingabouttheirdailylives.Theairwasthickwiththestofexoticspidthesoundoflivelychatter.Sukie，HanFengling，andMeimadetheirwaythroughthecrowdedstreets，theirheartsheavywiththeweightoftheirmission.TheyhadsuccessfullygatheredintelligenceabouttheDarkLord’spnsandnowofindawaytostophim.Sukie’smindwasragwithpossibilities.TheyhadlearhattheDarkLord’sneonwasbeingstoredintheheavilyguardedpace.Gettingcloseenoughtodestroyitwouldrequireacleverpnandfwlessexecution.Astheywalked，Sukie’seyesweredrawntoagrandbuildingadorhsilkbannersandintricatecarvings.Itwasthemostfamousbrotheliy，knownforitsbeautifulcourtesansaravagantperformances.ApoforminSukie’smind.SheturoHanFengling，hereyesfilledwithdeterminatiointothepadIthinkIknowhow.IfIgairytothebrothelandbeeoheircourtesans，Imightbeabletogetclosetosomeohaccesstothepace.”HanFengling’seyeswidenedin.“Sukie，that’sincrediblydangerous.Thebrothelisfullofspiesandinformants.Ifyou’rediscovered…”Sukiepcedareassuringhandonhisarm.“Iknowit’srisky，butit’sourbestce.Wedon’thavetimetoeupwithanotherpn.Trustme，Idothis.”HanFenglinglookedintohereyes，seeierminationandstrengthwithinthem.Henoddedslowly，hisvoicefilledwithresolve.“Alright，we’lldoit.Butwe’llstayclose，andifanythingg，we’llgetyououtofthere.”Sukiesmiled，gratefulforhissupport.“Thankyou.IpromiseI’llbecareful.”Theymadetheirwaytothebrothel，andSukieapproachedtheentrahfidehedoorman，aburlymanwithascarrunningdownhischeek，eyedhersuspiciously.“Whatdoyouwant?”hegrowled.Sukiestraightenedherposture，exudinganairoffidendgrace.“Iseekemploymentasacourtesan.I’veheardthisisthefiestablishmentiy.”Thedoormanraisedaneyebrow，clearlyintrigued.“Wedon’ttakejustanyone.You’llhavetoproveyourself.”内容未完，下一页继续阅读Sukienodded，hervoicesteady.“Iuand.I’mready.”Heledherinside，whereshewasintroduadam，ashrewdwomanwithakeealent.ThemadamlookedSukieupanddown，hergazepierg.“Whydoyouwanttoworkhere?”sheasked，hertoical.Sukiemethergazewithoutfling.“Ihaveskillsthatcouldbevaluabletoyourestablishment.I’mfidentIeainyourmostdisingts.”Themadam’seyesnarrowed，butshenodded.“Verywell.You’llhaveatrialperiod.Ifyouimpressme，you’llstay.Ifnot，you’reout.”Sukieagreed，arainingbegaely.Thedaysthatfollowedweregrueling，filledwithlessonsindance，musidversation.Sukie’sdeterminationneverwavered，andshequicklyprovedherselftobeafastlearheothercourtesans，initiallywaryofthenewer，begantowarmtoherastheysawherdedicationandskill.Assheimmersedherselfinhernewrole，Sukiekepthertruemissionattheforefrontofhermind.Sheogairustofthebrothel’smostiialts，especiallythosewithestothepaesuchtwasLordowerfulnobleknownforhisextravaganttastesandclosetiestotheroyalfamily.Thenightofherfirstperformancearrived，andSukiefeltamixtureofexcitementandnerves.Shedressedinastunningsilkgown，herhairadorhdelicateflowers.Asshesteppedontothestage，theroomfellsilent，alleyesohemusicbegan，andSukiemovedgracefully，hereverymotioncaptivatingtheaudience.Shedahapassionandelegahatlefteveryoneinawe，herperformanceaperfectblendofbeautyandskill.Aftertheperformance，Lordroachedher，clearlyimpressed.“Ynifit，”hesaid，hiseyesfilledwithadmiration.“I’veneverseensuchgradtalent.”Sukiesmiled，herheartpounding.“Thankyou，mylord.I’mhonoredbyyourpraise.”LordWeitookherhand，hisgazeintense.“I’dliketospendsometimewithyou，ifyou’rewilling.Ihaveaprivateroomupstairs.”内容未完，下一页继续阅读Sukie’spulsequied.Thiswastheopportunityshehadbeenwaitingfor.“I’dbedelighted，mylord.”Theyasdedthegrandstaircase，andSukiefollowedLordWeiintoavishlydecoratedroom.Astheysettledontoaplushcouch，LordWeipouredthembothagssofwine.“Toyourincredibleperformance，”hetoasted，raisinghisgss.Sukiekedhergssagainsthis，hermindragwithpossibilities.“Thankyou，mylord.It’sanhonortoeainsomeoneasdistinguishedasyourself.”Theychattedforawhile，LordWeiclearlyenjoyingherpany.Sukielistenedily，subtlysteeringtheversationtowardsthepadtheDarkLord’spns.ShelearhatLordWeiwasindeedwell－ectedandoftenattendedprivategatheringsatthepace.Astheeveningprogressed，LordWeigrewmorefortable，andSukiesawherce.Sheleanedin，hervoicesoftandinviting.“Mylord，I’veheardrumorsaboutaneonbeingdevelopedinthepace.Doyouknowanythingaboutit?”LordWeichuckled，clearlypleasedwithhercuriosity.“Ah，theDarkLord’ssecretproject.Yes，I’veheardquiteabit.It’ssupposedtobeincrediblypowerful，somethingthatcouldgethecourseofthewar.”Sukie’sheartraced.“Thatsoundsfasating.Doyouthinkthere’sanywayIcouldseeit?”LordWeiraisedaneyebrow，intriguedbyherboldness.“You’requitethecuriousone，aren’tyou?PerhapsIcouldarrangesomething.Butitwouldrequireabitofpersuasion.”Sukiesmiled，leaningcloser.“I’msureweetoanarra，mylord.”内容未完，下一页继续阅读Thenighttihadelicatedanceofwordsandsubtlepersuasion.Bytheendoftheevening，LordWeiwasthhlyented，andSukiehadsecuredhispromisetotakehertothepace.Thefollowingdayswereablurofpreparationandanticipation.Sukiekepthertrueiionshidden，maintainingherroleasadedicatedcourtesan.HanFenglingandMeiremainedclose，readytintoaifneeded.Finally，thedayarrived.Dressedinherfigown，SukieapaniedLordWeitothepace.Thegrandhallswerefilledwithopulendsplendor，butSukie’sfocuswasonthemission.Sheolocatetheonandfindawaytodestroyit.Astheywalkedthroughthepace，LordWeiintroducedhertovariousnoblesandofficials，eateradelicatebanceofcharmanding.Sukie’smindwasstantlyw，analyzingeverydetailandgatheringasmuformationaspossible.Eventually，theyreachedaheavilyguardedchamber.LordWeispoketotheguards，aeppedaside，allowiry.Sukie’sheartpouheysteppediheroomwasfilledwithintricatemaeryandstraifacts，theairhummingwithanotherworldlyenergy.“Thisisit，”LordWeisaid，hisvoicefilledwithpride.“TheDarkLord’ssecreton.Isn’titmagnifit?”Sukienodded，hereyessingtheroomforanyvulnerabilities.“It’sincredible，mylord.Buthowdoesitwork?”LordWeibegantoexpin，butSukie’sattentionwaselsewhere.Shespottedaseriesoftrolsandswitches，eaeglowingwithafaint，eerielight.Sheofindawaytodisabletheonwithoutarousingsuspi.Thinkingquickly，Sukiefeignedafaintingspell，colpsingtothefloor.LordWeirushedtoherside，hisgenuine.“Sukie！Areyht?”heexcimed，hisvoicefilledwithworry.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Shegroaned，hervoiceweak.“I’mfine，mylord.Ithinktheexcitementwasjusttoomue.”LordWeihelpedhertoherfeet，histoutle.“Perhapsweshouldgetyousomefreshair.”Sukienodded，allowinghimtoleadheroutofthechamber.Astheyexited，shesubtlydroppedasmall，eohetrols.Itowerfulartifactshehadacquiredduriraining，capableofdisruptingmagiergies.Astheywalkedthroughthepacegardens，Sukiefeltasenseofrelief.Thestonewouldactivateinamatterofminutes，renderingtheonuseless.Shejustogetoutofthepacebeforeaiced.LordWeitiodoteonher，oblivioustohertrueiions.Sukiepyedherroleperfectly，hermindfocusedonthemission.Astheyreturothebrothel，shefeltasurgeoftriumph.Theyhadsucceededindisablingtheon，buttheirjourneywasfarfromover.Bathesafetyoftheirquarters，SukiesharedthenewswithHanFenglingaheirreliefandpridewerepalpable，buttheykhefightwaswon.TheDarkLordwouldnotbeeasilydefeated，andtheroadaheadwasstillfraughtwithdanger.Astheypheirmove，Sukiefeltadeepsenseofdetermination.Theyhadesofar，andtheirbondhadonlygrownstronger.WithHanFenglingandMeibyherside，shekheycouldfaychallenge.Together，theywouldfightfortheirlove，theirfriends，aureoftheKingdomofLiahaheadwasuain，buttheywerereadytofaceit，handinhand，theirheartsunitedbyasharedpurposeandanunbreakablebond.

 7 ：A idescribable feelig

    Themoonhunghighinthesky，castingasilverglowovertheopulentgardenoftheHanfamilymansion.Lanternsswayedgentlyinthebreeze，castingflickeringshadowsontheground.Theairwasfilledwiththefragrantstofbloomingjasmine，minglingwiththedistantstrainsofapipabeingpyedbyaskilledmusi.ThegrandbahostedbytheHanfamilywasinfullswing，andthecourtyardwasfilledwiththechatterandughteroftheeliteofthecity.Sukie，dressedinanexquisitesilkgownthatshimmeredinthemoonlight，stoodbyacherryblossomtree.Herheartwasastormofemotions.Shewatchedasguestsmilledabout，hereyesoccasionallydriftingtoherbrother，HanFenglialkingtoagroupofmen，hisexpressioncalmandposed，buteverysooften，hiseyeswouldseekherout，filledwithanunspokeion.Astheeveningworeon，SukiefoundherselfincreasinglyawareofHanFengling，spresence.Shecouldfeelhisgazeonher，evenwhenshewasn，tlookingdirectlyathim.Theiriions，subtleahmeaning，hadnotgoneunnoticedbytheuests.Murmursandwhispersfollowedthemwherevertheywent，butSukiepaidthemnomind.Herheartwastoofull，tooflicted.＂MissHan，youlookexquisitetonight，＂afamiliar，icyvoiterruptedherthoughts.Sukieturofindherselfface－to－facewithXieTiahepowerfundmalevolentbossoftheregion.Hiseyesweredarkandintense，apredatorysmilepyingonhislips.Sukieforcedapolitesmile.＂Thankyou，LordXie.Yourpresencegracesourhumbleba.＂XieTiaeppedcloser，hisgazeneverleavinghers.＂I，vebeenwatgyouallevening，MissHan.Youaretrulythemostbeautifulflowerinthisgarden.Itwouldbeashameifsuchaflowerweretowitherawayintheeoneunworthy.＂Sukie，sheartpoundedinherchest.Shecouldsehedangerlurkingbehindhiswords.＂Iamftteredbyyourattention，LordXie，butIassureyou，mybrotherandmyfamilytakeexcellente.＂XieTianxie，ssmilewidened，buthiseyesremainedcold.＂Ah，yes，yourbrother.Heseemsquite...protectiveofyou.Almostpossessive，onemightsay.＂BeforeSukiecouldrespond，HanFenglingappearedatherside，hisexpressioncalmbuthiseyesfshingwithanger.＂LordXie，Ibelievemysisterhaseainedyoulongenough.Ifyouwouldexcuseus.＂XieTianxie，sgazeshiftedtoHanFengling，hissmileneverwavering.＂Ofcourse，YoungMasterHan.Itwouldnotdotooverstaymywele.＂Hebowedslightly，buthiseyeslingeredonSukieamomentlongerbeforeheturnedandwalkedaway.HanFenglilytookSukie，sarm，leadingherawayfromthecrowd.＂Areyht?＂heasked，hisvoicelowandfilledwith.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Sukienodded，herheartstillrag.＂Yes，I，mfihankyou.＂Theywalkedinsilehenightaircoogainsttheirskin.Thegardenwasquieternow，thesoundsofthebafadingintothebackground.HanFenglingstoppedbyasmallpond，thewaterreflegthemoonlight.HeturofaceSukie，hiseyessearghers.＂Youshouldbecarefurouianxie.He，sdangerous.＂Sukielookeddownatthewater，herreflerippling.＂Iknow.Butit，snotjusthimI，mworriedabout.＂HanFenglingfrowned.＂Whatdoyoumean?＂Shetookadeepbreath，strugglingtofindtherightwords.＂Fengling，I，vebeenfeeling...straely.Aboutus.Aboutyou.＂Hisfrowndeepened，buthedidn，tinterrupther.＂Iknowwe，resupposedtobesiblingsinthisworld，butsometimesIfeellikethere，ssomethingmorebetweenus，＂shetinued，hervoicetrembling.＂Idon，tknowifit，sjustmeorifyoufeelittoo，butI，tiganymore.＂HanFengling，sexpressionsoftened，andhereachedouttogentlycupherfahishand.＂Sukie，I...Ifeelittoo.Butit，splicated.We，relivinginaworldthathasitsownrulesandexpectations.Andevenifwe，renottrulyreted，othersbelieveweare.＂TearswelledupinSukie，seyes.＂Butwhataboutwhatwefeel?Shouldn，tthatmatter?＂HanFenglingpulledherintoatightembrace，hisvoicebreaking.＂Itmatterstome，Sukie.Itmattersmorethananything.Butwehavetobecareful.Therearepeoplewhowoulduseourfeelingsagainstus.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读Shegtohim，herheartag.＂Idon，tcareeoplethink.Ijustwanttobewithyou.＂Heheldherforalongmoment，thenpulledbackslightlytolookintohereyes.＂Iwantthattoo，Sukie.Butwehavetobesmartaboutthis.We，tletouremotionsent.＂Beforeshecouldrespond，thesoundoffootstepsapproagmadethembothteheyturoseeaservantbowingdeeply.＂YoungMasterHan，MissHan，LordXierequestsyourpresence.＂HanFengling，sjawtightened，buthenodded.＂We，llberightthere.＂Astheywalkedbacktotheba，Sukie，smindraced.Shekheirfeelingsforeachotherwerereal，buttheobstaclestheyfacedseemedinsurmountable.XieTianxieowerfulenemy，andtheirretionshipwasboundtoattrawatention.Backattheba，XieTiaoodattheterofthecourtyard，hiseyesgleamingwithmalice.＂Ah，thereyouare，＂hesaidsmoothly.＂Iwasjusttellishowfortuheyaretohavesuchabeautifundtalentedhostess.＂Sukieforcedasmile，butherheartwasheavy.ShecouldfeelHanFengling，sprotectivepresencebesideher，astantremihattheywereinthistogether.Therestoftheeveningpassedinablur.Sukieexgedpleasahtheguests，hermindonlyhalfontheversations.ShecouldfeelXieTianxie，seyesonher，hispreseant，ulingremihedaheyfaced.Asthebadrewtoaclose，HanFenglingguidedhertoaquietererofthegardealk，＂hesaidsoftly.Shenodded，herheartpounding.＂Iknow.＂Hetookadeepbreath，hiseyesfilledwithdetermination.＂Sukie，I，tpretendthatourfeelingsdo.Butwehavetobecareful.XieTianxieiswatgus，andhe，snottheonlyone.Weofindarotectourselvesandourfamily.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读Shelookedupathim，hereyesfilledwithtears.＂Whatdowedo?＂Hepulledherintoanotherembrace，hisvoicegefirm.＂Westaystroaytogether.Andwefightforwhatwebelievein.＂Astheystoodthere，holdingeachotheruhemoonlight，Sukiefeltasenseofhope.Itwouldn，tbeeasy，butshekheycouldfacewhateverchallengescametheirway，aslongastheyhadeachother.Daysturoweeks，aensioweenSukieandHanFenglingonlygrewstroheyspentmoretimetogether，theirbonddeepeningwitheachpassingday.Theypracticedtheirmartiartstogether，trainedinstrategy，andstudiedthewsoftheirfamilybusiness.Everystolengnce，everybrushoftheirhands，everysharedsmilewasasilentpromiseoftheiritmenttoeachother.Oneevening，asthesuinabzeeandpink，theyfoundthemselvesalohegardenoncemore.Sukiesatonastonebench，watgthekoifishswimzilyinthepond.HanFenglingapproached，hisfootstepssoftonthegravelpath.＂Sukie，＂hesaidsoftly，sittingbesideher.＂I，vebeenthinking.＂Sheturohim，hereyessearghis.＂Aboutwhat?＂＂Aboutus.Aboutourfuture.＂Hetookherhandinhis，histouchwarmandreassuring.＂We，tkeephidingourfeelings.It，snotfairtoeitherofus.＂Sukienodded，herheartagwiththeweightoftheirunspokenlove.＂Butwhatwedo?Ifpeoplefindout...＂＂We，lldealwithit，＂hesaidfirmly.＂Together.I，vemadearrastoleavethispce.Westartoversomewherenew，wherenooneknowsus.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读Hereyeswidenedinsurprise.＂Youmean...leaveeverythingbehind?＂Henodded.＂Yes.It，stheonlywaywetrulybetogether.Butwehavetoactfast.XieTianxieisbeingmoresuspicious，andit，sonlyamatteroftimebeforehemakeshismove.＂TearsfilledSukie，seyesassherealizedthemagnitudeofwhatheroposing.＂Idon，twanttoloseyou，Fengling.ButIdon，twanttoputourfamilyindaher.＂Hesqueezedherhand，hiseyesfilledwithdetermination.＂Ourfamilywillbesafe.I，vemadesureofit.ButyouandI...wedeserveaceathappiness.＂Shetookadeepbreath，herheartpoundingwithamixoffearandhope.＂Whendoweleave?＂＂Tomorrownight，＂hesaidsoftly.＂I，llhaveeverythingready.Allyouodoistrustme.＂Sukielookedintohiseyes，seeingtheloveaerminationthere.Shekhatwhateverchallengesyahead，theywouldfacethemtogether.＂Itrustyou，＂shewhispered.Thedaypassedinablurofpreparationandsecrecy.HanFenglingmadearraswithtrustedallies，ensuringthattheirdeparturewouldgounnoticed.Sukiepackedafewpreciousbelongings，herheartheavywiththekhatshewasleavingbehindthelifeshehadknown.Asnightfell，theymetinthegarden，theirheartspoundingwithanticipation.HanFenglingtookherhand，hisgripfirmandreassuring.＂Areyouready?＂heaskedsoftly.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Shenodded，hereyesfilledwithdetermination.＂Yes.Let，sgo.＂Theymovedsilentlythroughtheshadows，slippingpastguardsandservantswhowereunawareoftheirpns.Astheyreachedtheedgeoftheestate，asenseoffreedomwashedoverthem.Theywereleavingbehindaworldofdangeraion，steppingintotheunknownwithnothingbuttheirlovetoguidethem.Butjustastheywereabouttocrossthethreshold，avoutinthedarkness.＂Goingsomewhere?＂Sukie，sheartskippedabeatasXieTiaeppedintoview，hiseyesgleamingwithtriumph.＂Didyoureallythinkyoucouldescapeme?＂hesneered.HanFenglingsteppedprotectivelyinfrontofSukie，hisexpressionfierce.＂We，releaving，XieTianxie.Andthere，snothingyoudotostopus.＂XieTianxieughed，aenagsound.＂Oh，butthereis.Yousee，I，vebeenwatgyoutwo.Yourlittleloveaffairhasnotgoneunnoticed.Andnow，youwillpaythepriceforyourbetrayal.＂Beforetheycouldreact，XieTianxiedrewhissword，thebdeglintinginthemoonlight.HanFenglingpushedSukiebehindhim，drawinghisownon.＂Run，Sukie！＂heshouted.＂I，llholdhimoff！＂Sukie，sheartracedwithfearaermination.Shecouldn，tleaveHanFenglingtofaceXieTianxiealone.Shehadtofight，tostandbyhisside.Shedrewherowndagger，herhandssteadydespitetheterrorinherheart.XieTiahem，hismovementsswiftanddeadly.HanFenglihimhead－on，theirswinashowerofsparks.Sukiewatchedinhorrorasthetwomenfought，theirskillsevenlymatched.Sheknewshehadtodosomething，butshecouldn，tseeanopening.Asthebattleragedon，Sukiesawherce.XieTianxiewasfocusedonHanFengling，hisbackturoher.Shetookadeepbreath，summoningallherdlungedforward，aimingforhisunprotectedside.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Thedaggerstrucktrue，aiaoutaroarofpaiaggeredback，clutghisside，hiseyesfilledwithfury.＂Youlittlebitch！＂hesnarled.HanFenglingseizedtheopportunity，deliveringapowerfulblowthatseianxiecrashingtothegrouoodoverthefallenman，hischestheavingwithexertion.＂Thisisforallthepainyou，vecaused，＂hesaidcoldly，beforedrivinghisswordintoXieTianxie，sheart.Sukiewatched，herbreathinginshasps，asthelifedrainedfromXieTianxie，seyes.Shefeltamixofreliefandhorror，knowingthattheyhadtakenalifetoprotecttheirown.HanFenglingturoher，hiseyesfilledwith.＂Areyht?＂Sheearsstreamingdownherface.＂Yes.Butwhatnow?＂Hetookherhand，hisgripfirmandreassuring.＂Now，weleavethispce.Together.＂Theymovedquickly，leavingtheseofthebattlebehind.Astheyslippedintothenight，Sukiefeltasenseofhopeaermination.Theyhadfacedtheirgreatestenemyandemergedvictorious.Now，theyhadacetobuildanewlifetogether，freefromtheshadowsofthepast.Asthefirstlightofdawnbrokeonthehorizon，SukieandHanFenglingstoodonahilloverlookiy.Theyheldeachotherclose，theirheartsfilledwithasenseofpossibility.Theroadaheadwouldnotbeeasy，buttheykhataslongastheyhadeachother，theycouldfaychallenge.Andso，handinhand，theysteppedintothefuture，readytowritethechapteroftheirstory.

 8 ：Bewildermet

    Thedaysfollowingtheirescapewereabluroftravendsecrecy.SukieandHanFenglingmovedfromtowntotown，ayingioolong，alwayswaryofbeingdiscovered.Thenightswerespenthuddledtogetherforwarmth，sharingwhisperedversationsandstolesofaffe.Eachpassingday，Sukie，sfeelingsforHanFenglingdeepened，andshecouldsensehisfeelingsmirroredherown.Theyfinallysettledinaquietvilgeledinthemountains，farfromthereachoftheirehevilgeicturesquehaven，withlushgreeneryandcrystal－clearstreams.Thesimplelifeofferedastarktrasttotheopulenddaheyhadleftbehind.Forthefirsttimeinwhatfeltlikeay，theyfoundasembnceofpeace.Oneevening，asthesundippedbelowthehorizon，castingagoldenglowoverthevilge，Sukiesatbythewindowoftheirsmallcottage，herthoughtsawhirlwind.HanFenglingwasoutside，choppingwoodforthefire.Shewatchedhimthroughthewindow，hisstrong，gracefulmovementscaptivatihesightofhimbroughtawarmthtoherheartthatshecouldn，tignoreanylonger.Ashefinishedandcameinside，Sukiegreetedhimwithasoftsmile.＂Youworktoohard，＂sheteasedgently.HanFenglingchuckled，wipingthesweatfromhisbrow.＂It，sgoodtostaybusy.Keepsmymindoffthings.＂Sukie，ssmilefadedasshelookeddownatherhands.＂Fenglialk.＂Hesetthewooddownandjoihetable，hisexpressionserious.＂What，sonyourmind?＂Takingadeepbreath，Sukiemethisgaze，herheartpounding.＂Fengling，I，tkeeppretendingthateverythingisnormalbetweenus.Iknowyoufeelittoo.This...ewehave.It，smorethanjustsiblings，morethanjustfriendship.＂HanFengling，seyessoftened，andhereachedouttotakeherhandinhis.＂Iknow，Sukie.I，vefeltittoo.ButI，vebeentryingtoprotectyou，tokeepyousafe.＂Tearsfilledhereyesassheshookherhead.＂Idon，tneedprotefrommyownfeelings.Ioknowthatwe，reinthistogether，thatwe，renotaloneinhowwefeel.＂Hesqueezedherhand，hisvoicegefirm.＂You，renotalone，Sukie.I，velovedyouforalongtime，lohanIevenrealized.Butourworldisplicated，andoursituationisdangerous.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读＂Idon，tcareaboutthedanger，＂shesaid，hervoicebreaking.＂Icareaboutyou.I，tkeeppretendingthatI，mnotihyou.＂HanFenglingpulledherintohisarms，holdiightly.＂Iloveyoutoo，Sukie.Morethananything.Butwehavetobesmartaboutthis.We，tletouremotionsent.＂Shegtohim，feelieadybeatofhisheartagainstherown.＂Iknow.ButI，tkeephidinghowIfeel.Iobewithyou，trulybewithyou.＂Hekissedthetopofherhead，hisvoiceawhisper.＂Thenwewillbe.We，llfindawaytomakethiswork，nomatterwhatittakes.＂Theirversationwasinterruptedbyaknothedoor.Sukiepulledback，wipiears，asHanFenglioa.StandingoutsidewasLiZifeng，Sukie，soldfriendandfidantfromtheirpreviouslife.Hehadbeenasteadfastallythroughtheirordeal，andseeinghimbroughtawaveofrelief.＂Zifeng！＂Sukieexcimed，rushingtoembracehim.＂Whatareyoudoinghere?＂LiZifeurhehug，asmileonhisface.＂Icametomakesureyou，rebothsafe.NewsofXieTianxie，sdeathhasspread，andtherearestillthoseloyaltohimwhomightseekrevenge.＂HanFenglingnodded，hisexpressiongrim.＂Wethoughtasmuch.We，vebeencareful，butwe，tletuarddown.＂TheyinvitedZifenginside，aookaseatatthetable，hisdemeanorserious.＂I，vebeengatheringinformation.TherearerumorsthatXieTianxie，salliesareregrouping.Theymighteafteryouboth.＂Sukie，sheartsank.＂We，tkeeprunningforever.Weofindawaytoendthisthreatondforall.＂HanFenglinglookedthoughtful.＂Weogatherourownallies，peoplewetrust.Ifwebuildastrongenoughwork，wemightbeabletofendoffanyattacks.＂内容未完，下一页继续阅读LiZifengnodded.＂Iknowsomepeoplewhomightbeabletohelp.Weomovequickly，though.Timeisnotonourside.＂Astheydiscussedtheirpns，Sukiefeltarenewedsenseofdetermination.Theyhadfauchalready，andshekheycouldovereanyobstacleiftheystoodtogether.TheloveshefeltforHanFenglingwashergreateststrength，andshewoulddowhateverittooktoprotecttheirfuture.Thefewdayswereaflurryofactivity.LiZifengreachedouttohistacts，andsoontheyhadasmallbutloyalgroupofallies.SukieandHanFenglingtraineddiligently，honingtheirskillsandpreparingfortheiablefrontatioethetension，theirmomentstogetherwerefilledwithtendernessandlove.Oneevening，afteraparticurlygruelingtrainingsessiobythefire，exhaustionminglingwithte.HanFenglingedanarmaroundSukie，pullingherclose.＂Youwereamazingtoday，＂hesaid，hisvoicefilledwithadmiration.＂I，veneverseenanyonefightlikeyou.＂Shesmiled，leaningintohim.＂I，vehadagoodteacher.Andagoodreasontofight.＂Hekissedhersoftly，hislipslingeringonhers.＂Iloveyou，Sukie.Morethanwordssay.＂Shelookedintohiseyes，herheartswellingwithemotion.＂Iloveyoutoo，Fengling.AndI，lnythiweenus.＂Astheyheldeachother，thefirecragsoftlybesidethem，Sukiefeltasenseofpeace.Theirjourneywasfarfromover，butshekhataslongastheyhadeachother，theycouldfaychallenge.Thefollowingm，theyreceivedwordthatXieTianxie，sallieswereonthemove.Itwastimetoputtheirpnsintoa.SukieandHanFenglingstoodsidebyside，readytofacewhatevercametheirway.Thebattlewasfierdreleheirsmallgroupofalliesfoughtvaliantly，eachpersongivingtheiralltoprotecttheirhomeandlovedones.SukieandHanFenglingfoughttogether，theirmovementsperfectlysyheirlovegivirength.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Asthesu，castingabllowoverthebattlefield，itbecameclearthattheyweregainingtheupperhand.XieTianxie，sforcesweredrivenback，theirmoraleshatteredbytheunwaverierminationofSukieandherallies.Finally，thestoftheirenemiesweredefeated，andatriumphantcheerrosefromtheirranks.SukieandHanFenglingstoodierofthebattlefield，theirhandscspedtightlytogether，theireyesshiningwithvictory.＂Wedidit，＂Sukiesaid，hervoicefilledwithaweandrelief.＂Wereallydidit.＂HanFenglingsmiled，pulliohisarms.＂Yes，wedid.Andnow，wefinallybefree.＂Astheyembraced，surrouheirfriendsandallies，Sukiefeltadeepsenseofgratitude.Theyhadfaimaginablechallengesandemergedstrohaheirlovehadbeeedandhadendured，andnowtheycouldlookforwardtoafuturefilledwithhopeandpossibility.Inthedaysthatfollowed，thevilgecelebratedtheirhard－wonpeace.SukieandHanFenglingwerehailedasheroes，theirlovestorybeingalegendthatinspiredothers.Theyspenttheirdaysrebuildingandhealing，findingjoyinthesimplepleasuresoflife.Oneevening，astheywalkedhandinhandthroughthevilge，SukielookedupatHanFengling，herheartoverflowingwithlove.＂Thankyouforalwaysbelievinginus，＂shesaidsoftly.＂Fornevergivingup.＂Hesmiled，hiseyesfilledwithwarmth.＂Icouldnevergiveuponyou，Sukie.You，remyeverything.＂Sheleanedin，kissinghimtenderly.＂Andyou，Fengling，aremyforever.＂Astheystoodthere，bathedinthegoldenlightofthesettingsun，Sukiekhatnomatterwhatchallengesyahead，theywouldfacethemtogether.Theirlovewasabeaofhope，atestamenttothepowerofceaermination.Andaslongastheyhadeachother，theycouldqueranything.TheboweenSukieandHanFengliroheachpassingday.Theybecameinseparable，theirloveastantsourcethandfort.Thevilgethriveduheirleadership，andthesenseofunityandsolidarityalpable.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Oernoon，astheyworkedtogetherinthefields，SukielookedoveratHanFengling，herheartswellingwithprideandlove.＂Fengling，doyoueverthinkaboutthefuture?Aboutanttobuildhere?＂Hepaused，wipingthesweatfromhisbrow，andsmiledather.＂Everyday.Iwanttocreateapcewhereweliveinpeace，whereourchildrengrowupsafeandhappy.＂Hereyessparkledwithtearsofjoy.＂Children?Youreallythinkaboutthat?＂Hetookherhand，hisexpressiontender.＂Ofcourse.Iwanttobuildalifewithyou，Sukie.Afamily.Afuturefilledwithloveandhappiness.＂Shethrewherarmsaroundhim，herughterringingoutlikeabell.＂Iwantthattoo，Fengling.Morethananything.＂Astheystoodthere，embraguheclearbluesky，Sukiefeltasenseofpletenessshehadneverknownbefore.Theirjourneyhadbeenlongandarduous，butithadledthemtothismomentofpure，unadulteratedjoy.Theyhadfouheworld，andtogether，theywouldcreatealegacyofloveandhope.Theirlovestorywasfarfromover，buttheyfacedthefuturewithunwaveringfideheyhadeachother，andthatwasalltheyneeded.Aslongastheystoodtogether，theykhattheycouldovereanyobstadachieveanydream.Andso，handinhand，SukieandHanFenglingwalkedintotheirfuture，theirheartsfilledwithloveandtheirspiritsunbreakable.Theirstorywasoneofce，resiliendtheenduringpoweroflove.Anditwasonlyjustbeginning.

 9 ：A dream of dreams

    TheserenemountainvilgethathadbeeSukieandHanFengling’ssanctuaryceoftranquilityandlove.Yet，despitethepeacetheyhadfound，alingeringsenseofunfinishedbusinessgSukie.Sheoftenfoundherselflostinthought，ptiureandherroleinit.Herdreamswerehauntedbyvisionsofherformerlife，themodernworldshehadleftbehind，andtheunresolvedthreadsthatstilltuggedatherheart.Onecrispm，Sukiesatbythestreamthatranthroughthevilge，thewater’sgentleflowsoothiroubledmind.HanFenglingapproachedquietly，hispresencealwaysasourceoffort.Hesatbesideher，hishalybrushinghers.“Whattroublesyou，Sukie?”heasked，hisvoicesoftandfilledwith.Shesighed，turningtomeethisgaze.“I’vebeenthinkingalotaboutthelifeIleftbehind，themodernworld.TherearethingsIleftunfinished，peopleIcareabout.And...there’sapartofmethatwondersifIcouldhavedonemore，beenmore.”HanFengling’sexpressiohoughtful.“Doyoumissit?Thatworld?”“Insomeways，yes，”sheadmitted.“Butit’snotjustaboutmissingit.IfeellikeIhavearesponsibilitytogoback，tofinishwhatIstarted.Andmaybe，ifIdo，Imakeabetterfutureforus.”Henodded，uandingdawninginhiseyes.“You’retalkingaboutreturningtoyourtime.”“Yes，”Sukiesaid，hervoicefirmwithresolve.“Iogobadfacemypast，makethingsright.Andmaybe，justmaybe，Ifindawaytosecureourfuture.”HanFengling’sgriptightenedonherhand.“Iuand.AndIwillsupportyou，nomatterwhat.Buthowwillyoureturn?”Shelookeddownattheiriwinedhands，amixtureoffearaerminationinhereyes.“I’vebeenstudyis，theohatspeakoftimetravel.There’saritual，awaytoreversetheprocessaurntomytime.”HanFengling’seyeswidehamixofaweand.“Itsoundsdangerous.”“Itis，”Sukieadmitted.“Butit’sariskIhavetotake.”内容未完，下一页继续阅读WithHanFengling’sunwaveringsupport，Sukiebegantopreparefortheritual.Thevilgers，unawareofthetruenatureoftheirefforts，offeredtheirassistance，providingthenecessaryherbsandmaterials.Thenightoftherituarrived，theairheavywithanticipationanday.Asthemoonreacheditszenith，Sukiestoodattheterofacirclemarkedwithasymbols.HanFenglingstoodbesideher，hispreseeadyingforce.ThevilgerswatchedirevereheirfaithinSukie’sabilitiesunshaken.Sukietookadeepbreath，herheartpoundinginherchest.Shebegantottheintation，hervoicesteadyandstrong.Theairaroundthemcrackledwithenergy，thesymbolsonthegroundglowingwithanotherworldlylight.Thepoweroftheritualsurgedthroughher，fillihasenseofpurposeandresolve.HanFengling’shandtightenedaroundhers.“Remember，nomatterwhereyougo，Iwillwaysbewithyou.”TearswelledinSukie’seyesasshelookedathim.“Iloveyou，Fengling.Iwillebackforyou.Ipromise.”Asthefinalwordsoftheintatioherlips，ablindinglightenvelopedSukie.Shefeltherselfbeingpulledaway，theworldaroundherdissolvingintoablurofcolorsandsounds.Thesensationwasoverwhelming，butsheheldontoHanFengling’swords，hislovegroundingherasshewasthrustbatotheunknown.Whenthelightfaded，Sukiefoundherselfstandinginthefamiliarsurroundingsofheroldapartment.Themoderedherwithitscacophonyofsoundsandsights.Shetookamomenttosteadyherself，hermindreelingfromtheabrupttransition.Therealityofhersituationhitherwithfullforce–shewasback.Determiomakethemostofherreturn，Sukiewastednotime.Shequicklyimmersedherselfiudies，re－enrollinginhighschoolwitharenewedsenseofpurpose.Herfriendsandteachersweresurprisedbyhersuddentransformation，theonce－ordinarygirlnowdrivenbyanunyieldiermination.Herfirsttaskwastoacetheentranceexams.Sukie’snightswerespentpovertextbooks，hermindawhirlwiions，historicaldates，andstifictheories.Herdayswerefilledwithcsses，eachlessonasteppingstoowardshergoal.Thechallengeswereimmeshefacedthemwitharesolvefedinthefiresofherpastexperiences.Sukie’stransformationdidnotgounnoticed.Herteacherswereimpressedbyherdedication，herpeersinspiredbyherrelentlessdrive.Sheformednewfriendships，bondsbuiltonmutualrespedsharedaspiratio，amidsttheflurryofacademicpursuits，herthoughtsoftendriftedtoHanFengling，hispreseantsourcethandmotivation.Oernoon，afteraparticurlygruelingexam，Sukiesatintheschoolcourtyard，hermindragwiththoughtsofthefuture.ShewasjoinedbyMeiLing，herloyalfriendfromherpreviouslife，whohadalsocrossedovertothistime.内容未完，下一页继续阅读“You’veged，Sukie，”MeiLingsaid，hervoicefilledwithadmiration.“There’safireinyouthatwasn’ttherebefore.”Sukiesmiled，hergazedistant.“I’vebeenthroughalot，MeiLing.AndI’velearhatifyouwantsomething，youhavetofightforitwitheverythingyouhave.”MeiLing’seyessoftehuanding.“You’rethinkingabouthim，aren’tyou?”“Everyday，”Sukieadmitted，hervoigedwithlonging.“IpromisedhimIwouldebadIwill.Butfirst，IomakesurethatwhenIdo，Igiveusthelifewedeserve.”Asthemonthspassed，Sukie’shardworkpaidoff.Shegraduatedwithtophonors，segapohemostprestigiousuies.Herchoseersce，adisciplihthepotentialtoshapethefuture.Shesawitasawaytoharhepowerofteologytocreateabetterworld，onewheresheandHanFenglingcouldbetogetherwithoutfear.Heruyyearswereawhirlwindofdiscoveryandinnovation.Sukie’sbrillianceshoneineveryprojectsheuook，herpassionaivitysettingherapartfromherpeers.Shedevelopedgroundbreakingteologies，earningaccodesaionfromtheacademiunity.Yet，despitehersuccesses，Sukieneverlostsightofherultimategoal.Sheiedwisely，buyingBitandothercryptocurrencies，herfhtandintuitionleadingtosubstantialfinancialgains.Sheusedhernewfouhtosecureafortablefuture，buyingahomeandacar，ensuringthatwheimecame，shewouldbereadytoprovideforHanFengling.Throughoutitall，Sukie’sheartremainedanchoredtothepromiseshehadmade.ShekeptintouchwithMeiLingandLiZifeng，theirbondalifelioherpast.Together，theydevisedapurntotheaworld，toreuhHanFenglingandfulfillthedestinytheyhadfedtogether.Thedayofthefinalrituarrived，andSukiefeltamixtureofexcitementandtrepidatiooodinthesamespotwhereshehadperformedtheinitialritual，thesymbolsonthegroundglowingwithafamiliarlight.MeiLingandLiZifengstoodbyherside，theirpresenceafremihestrengththeyshared.AsSukiebegantottheintation，theairaroundthemcrackledwithenergy.Thesymbolsglowedbrighter，thepoweroftheritualbuildingtoacresdo.Sukie’svoicewassteadyandclear，herheartfilledwithhopeaermination.Thelightenvelopedheronceagain，theworldaroundherdissolvingintoablurofcolorsandsounds.Shefeltherselfbeingpulledback，thesensationbothexhiratingandoverwhelming.Asthelightfaded，shefoundherselfstandinginthefamiliarsurroundingsofthemountainvilge.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Thevilgersgreetedherwithjoyandrelief，theirfaithinherunwavering.Sukie’sheartracedasshesearchedforHanFengling，hereyessingthecrowd.Whenshefinallysawhim，standingattheedgeofthevilgewithalookofdisbeliefandjoyonhisface，shefeltawaveofemotionwashoverher.“Fengling！”shecried，runningtohim.Hecaughtherinhisarms，holdiightly.“Sukie，youcameback.”“IpromisedIwould，”shesaid，tearsstreamingdownherface.“AndIalwayskeepmypromises.”Theystoodthere，edineachother’sembrace，theweightoftheirjourneyliftingfromtheirshoulders.Thelovetheysharedhadbroughtthembacktogether，andnow，theycouldfinallybeginthelifetheyhadalwaysdreamedof.Asthevilgerscelebratedtheirreturn，SukieandHanFenglingstoodtogether，theirheartsfilledwithgratitudeandhope.Theyhadfaimaginablechallenges，buttheirlovehadendured，guidihroughthedarkestoftimes.Inthedaysthatfollowed，theyworkedtogethertobuildafuture，blendingtheknowledgeandexperiencesofbothworlds.Sukie’sinnovatihtnewopportuothevilge，whileHanFengling’sstrengthandwisdomehattheirunitythrived.Theirlovestorybecamealegend，inspiringotherstobelieveinthepowerofce，resiliendunwaveriion.Astheystoodhandinhand，watgthesuoverthemountains，Sukiekhattheyhadtrulyfouheworld.Together，theyhadcreatedalegacyofloveandhope，atestamenttotheenduringpowerofthehumanspirit.Andastheyfacedthefuture，theydidsowiththeknowledgethat，nomatterwhatchallengesyahead，theywouldalwayshaveeachother.

 10 ：Go o Maide!

    Sukie’sreturntothemodernworldwasmetwithmixedemotions.Thejoyofreunitingwithfriendsandfamilywastemperedbytherealizationofthechallehatyahead.Hermissionwasclear:tosecureafuturewheresheandHanFenglingcouldbetogetherwithoutfearoruainty.Thisrequirednotonlyfinancialstabilitybutalsoadeepuandingoftheintricaciesofthemodernworld.Asshesettledbatoherlife，Sukiefoundherselfatacrossroads.ShehadtochooseacareerpaththatwouldprovidetheresourdstabilitynecessaryforherandHanFengling，sfuture.Aftermuption，shedecidedtopursueacareerinfinanindustrywiththepotentialfnifitfinancialgains.Shekhatwithherdeterminationandintellect，shecouldexcel.Sukieenrollediigiousbusinessschool，dedigherselftoherstudieswiththesamefervorshehadshowninherpreviousacademicpursuits.Therigorouscourseworkanddemandingschedulewerechallenging，butsheremainedfocusedoal.Hercssmatesandprofessorswereimpressedbyherintelligenddrive，oftenseekingherinsightsduringdiscussions.Duriimeatbusinessschool，Sukieformedaclose－knitgroupoffriendswhosharedherpassionforfinarepreneurship.AmongthemwasJason，abrilliantbutintrovertedstudentwhoquicklybecameherfidant.Theyspenttlesshoursstudyingtogether，discussingmarkettrends，andsharingtheirdreamsforthefuture.Oneevening，astheysatinthelibrary，theirtextbooksspreadoutbeforethem，JasonlookedatSukiewithcuriosity.＂Youknow，Sukie，youalkaboutyourpast.Wheredidyougetthisdrive，thisunwaveriermination?＂Sukiesmiled，herthoughtsdriftingtoHanFenglingandthelifetheyhadshared.＂I，vebeenthroughalot，Jason.Morethanmostpeopleimagiit，sgivenmeaclearsenseofwhatIwantandwhatI，mwillingtofightfor.＂Jasonnodded，sensihofherwords.＂Well，whateveritis，itmakesyouohemostremarkablepeopleIknow.Ihavenodoubtyou，lchieveeverythingyousetouttodo.＂Hiswordsfilledherwitharenewedsenseofpurpose.Shekhathertimeinthemodernworldwasnotjustaboutachievingfinancialsuccess，butalsoaboutpreparingherselfforthelifeshewahHanFengling.AsSukieexcellediudies，shealsobegantoiincryptocurrencies，havinglearnedabouttheirpotentialduriimeintheaworld.Shespenthoursreseargandanalyzingmarkettrends，makingcalcutedimentsthatsooopayoff.Herportfoliogreidly，andsheusedherprofitstosecureassetsthatwouldensureafortablefuture.Despiteherbusyschedule，SukieneverlostsightofherpromisetoHanFengling.ShefrequentlyunicatedwithMeiLingandLiZifeng，whoprovidedupdatesouationintheaworld.Theirsupportandewereinvaluable，remindihatshewasnotaloneinhermission.Oneweekend，Sukiedecidedtotakeabreakfromherstudiesandvisitherparents.Thedrivetotheirhousewasfilledwithmemoriesofherchildhood，asimplertimebeforeherlifehadbeesoplicated.Asshepulledintothedriveway，hermreetedherwithawarmhug，hereyesfilledwithprideandlove.内容未完，下一页继续阅读＂Sukie，it，ssogoodtoseeyou，＂hermothersaid，leadingherinside.＂You，vebeenwsohard.I，mworriedyou，reoverdoingit.＂Sukiesmiled，appreciatiher，s.＂I，mokay，Mom.IjusthavealotIoaplish.＂Herfatherjoiheminthelivingroom，hisexpressionserious.＂We，reproudofyou，Sukie.Butwealsowanttomakesureyou，retakingcareofyourself.Youdon，thavetocarrytheweightoftheworldonyourshoulders.＂ThewarmthandsupportofherparentswereabalmtoSukie’swearysoul.Shespenttheweekendrexingahherfamily，findingsotheirloveanduanding.Itwasaremihatshewasnotaloneinherjourney，andthattherewerepeoplewhocareddeeplyaboutherwell－being.Afterreturningtoschool，Sukiethrewherselfbatoherstudieswithrenewedvigor.Herdeterminationpaidoffasshegraduatedwithtophonors，segacovetedpositionataleadifirm.Thefast－pacedworldoffinancewasexhirating，andSukiequicklyestablishedherselfasarisingstarintheindustry.Hersuccessdidnotgounnoticed.ShecaughttheattentionofJamesWhitmore，awealthyandiialbusinessmanknownforhissharpinstindaggressivetactics.HeinvitedSukietojoinhisteam，herapositionthatpromisedbothwealthandinfluence.Whiletheopportunitywastempting，SukiewaswaryofWhitmore，sreputatioialethicalpromisesthatmightewithwforhim.Oneevening，asshesatinherluxuriousapartmentoverlookiy，SukiereceivedacallfromMeiLing.Herfriend，svoicewasfilledwithexcitementandurgency.＂Sukie，we，vemadeabreakthrough.There，sawaytostabilizethetimeportal，tomakeitperma.＂Sukie，sheartracedwithhopeandfear.＂Areyousure?Howdoesitwork?＂＂We，vefousthatdescribearitualinvolvingraregemstonesandaspecificaligofthestars，＂MeiLingexpined.＂Butit，sdangerous，anditrequiresprecisetimiquickly.＂Sukiekhiswasthemomentshehadbeenwaitingfor.Hertimeinthemodernworldhadgiveheresourdknowledgesheneeded，butitwastimetoreturntoHanFenglingandfulfillherpromise.Shetookadeepbreath，hermindragwiththeimplicationsoftheritual.＂MeiLing，I，lldowhateverittakes.JusttellmewhatIodo，＂Sukiesaid，hervoicefilledwithdetermination.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Astheydiscussedthedetails，Sukiefeltamixtureofexcitementandtrepidatioualrequiredspecificgemstohatwerebothrareandexpensive.Fortunately，herimentshadprovidedherwiththefinancialmeanstoacquirethem.Shetactedareputablegemdealerandarraopurchasethenecessarystones.Inthefollowingdays，Sukiemeticulouslypreparedfortheritual.Shereviewedtheaexts，cross－referehmodernstifiowledgetoensureeverydetailwascorrect.Herapartmentbecameamakeshiftboratory，filledwithcharts，crystals，andaresymbols.Onthenightoftheritual，Sukiestoodontherooftopofherapartmentbuilding，thecitylightstwinklingbelowher.Thestarswereperfectlyaligheircelestialdaestamenttotheprecisionrequiredfortheritual.MeiLingandLiZifengstoodbyherside，theirpresenceafremihebondtheyshared.AsSukiebegantottheintation，thegemstonesarrangedinacirclearoundherbegantoglowwithasoft，ethereallight.Theaircrackledwithenergy，aasurgeofpowercthroughherveins.Theritualwasw，butitdemandedallofherfth.MeiLingandLiZifengwatchediheportalbegantoform，ashimmeringvortexthatseemedtopulsewithlife.Sukie’svoicegrewlouder，theawordsflowingfromherlipswithacrityandpowerthatbeliedtheirage.Theportalstabilized，itsedgessolidifyingintoagatewaybetweenworlds.Withafinalsurgeofenergy，Sukiepletedtheritual.Theportalstoodopenbeforeher，atestamenttoherdeterminationandsacrifice.SheturoMeiLingandLiZifeng，hereyesfilledwithgratitudeandresolve.＂Thankyouboth，foreverything，＂shesaid，hervoicesteadydespitetheemotionsswirlingwithinher.MeiLinghuggedhertightly.＂Besafe，Sukie.Andremember，we，llwaysbehereforyou.＂LiZifengnodded，hisexpressionserious.＂Goodluck，Sukie.You’vegotthis.＂Takingadeepbreath，Sukiesteppedthroughtheportal.Thetransitionwasbothexhiratinganddisorienting，theworldaroundhershiftingandtransfinakaleidoscopeofcolorsaions.Whenthelightfaded，shefoundherselfstandinginthefamiliarsurroundingsofthemountainvilge.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Thevilgersgreetedherwithjoyandrelief，theirfaithinherunwavering.Sukie’sheartracedasshesearchedforHanFengling，hereyessingthecrowd.Whenshefinallysawhim，standingattheedgeofthevilgewithalookofdisbeliefandjoyonhisface，shefeltawaveofemotionwashoverher.“Fengling！”shecried，runningtohim.Hecaughtherinhisarms，holdiightly.“Sukie，youcameback.”“IpromisedIwould，”shesaid，tearsstreamingdownherface.“AndIalwayskeepmypromises.”Theystoodthere，edineachother’sembrace，theweightoftheirjourneyliftingfromtheirshoulders.Thelovetheysharedhadbroughtthembacktogether，andnow，theycouldfinallybeginthelifetheyhadalwaysdreamedof.Asthevilgerscelebratedtheirreturn，SukieandHanFenglingstoodtogether，theirheartsfilledwithgratitudeandhope.Theyhadfaimaginablechallenges，buttheirlovehadendured，guidihroughthedarkestoftimes.Inthedaysthatfollowed，theyworkedtogethertobuildafuture，blendingtheknowledgeandexperiencesofbothworlds.Sukie’sinnovatihtnewopportuothevilge，whileHanFengling’sstrengthandwisdomehattheirunitythrived.Theirlovestorybecamealegend，inspiringotherstobelieveinthepowerofce，resiliendunwaveriion.Astheystoodhandinhand，watgthesuoverthemountains，Sukiekhattheyhadtrulyfouheworld.Together，theyhadcreatedalegacyofloveandhope，atestamenttotheenduringpowerofthehumanspirit.Andastheyfacedthefuture，theydidsowiththekhat，nomatterwhatchallengesyahead，theywouldalwayshaveeachother.

 11 ：Freedom Liberatio

    SukieandHanFengling’sreunioninthemountainvilgehadbeennothingshortofmiraculous.Theirlove，testedbytimeandtrials，hademergedstrongerandmoreresilientthanever.Withtheportalnowstabilized，theyhadtheuniqueopportunitytoexplorenewhorizonstogether.Sukie’ssuccessinthemodernworldprovidedthemwiththefinancialmeanstosecureafuture，andtheydecidedtoembarkonanewadventure–buildingalifeinNorthernEurope.ThedeovetoNorthernEuropewasdrivenbySukie’sdesiretobihebestofbothworlds.Theregion，sbreathtakingndscapes，advaeology，andhighqualityoflifepromisedafreshstart，freefromthestraintsanddaheyhadfacedbefore.SukieandHanFenglingenvisionedalifewheretheycouldblendtheiruniqueexperiendskillstocreatesomethiraordinary.ThejourneybeganwithaflighttoSto，Sweden.SukieandHanFenglingmarveledattheeffidsophistiodernairtravel，astarktrasttothesimplermodesoftransportationintheirvilge.AstheyarrivedinSto，thecity’sblendofhistoricalcharmandcutting－edgeinnovationcaptivatedthem.TheirfirstdaysinStowerespehecity’svibrantcultureandhistory.TheyvisitedtheVasaMuseum，whereHanFenglingwasfasatedbythewell－preserved17th－turywarship.Sukieexpihesignificeoftheshipanditsill－fatedmaidenvoyage，hervoicefilledwithbothrevereement.“Thisshipisatestamenttotheresilienanendeavors，”Sukiesaid，hereyesreflegtheship，sgrandeur.“It’saremihateveninfailure，thereisbeautyandlessonstobelearned.”HanFenglingnodded，absherwords.“It’sincredibletoseehowmuchtheworldhasevolved.There’ssomuchtolearnandexperience.”Theirdayswerefilledwithexplorationanddiscovery，butthenightsbroughtdeeperversationsandrefles.Theysatbythewindowoftheirhotelroom，watgthecitylightstwinklebelow，theirheartsfilledwithamixofwonderandtrepidation.“Sukie，”HanFenglingsaidonenight，hisvoigedwith，“doyoueverworrythatwe’releavingtoomuchbehihepeoplewhodependedonus?”Sukietookhishaoutleandreassuring.“Ido，Fengling.ButIbelievethatwecreatesomethingevenmoremeaningfulhere.Wehavetheresourdthekohelpothersinwayswenevercouldbefore.Andwe’llwherewecamefrom.”HanFenglingsmiled，hisfearseasing.“Yht.Together，wemakeadifference.”Astheysettledintotheirnewlife，SukieandHanFenglingfacedthechallengesofadaptingtoadifferentcultureandenviro.Theyfouifupartmentinaquietneighborhood，itsmoderndesignandpanoramicviewsastarktrasttothesimplicityoftheirvilge.Sukie’sknowledgeofmodernteologyprovedinvaluable，helpingthemnavigatetheplexitiesofurbanliving.Sukiequicklyimmersedherselfintheworldoffinandteology，leveragingherskillsandexperieoestablishasuccessfulimentfirm.Herreputationasabrilliantandinnovativeentrepreneurspreadquickly，attragtsandiorsfromaroundtheworld.HanFengling，oherhand，foundhiscallinginsustainableagriculture.Heappliedhisknowledgeoftraditionalfarmingteiquestomodernpractices，creatingauniqueandhighlysuccessfunicfarm.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Theirrespectivecareersflourished，butitwastheirsharedpassionforhelpingothersthattrulydefiheirnewlife.TheyestablishedafoundationdedicatedtosuppeducationandsustainabledevelopmentprojebothNorthernEuropeandtheirhomevilge.Thefoundation’simpactrofound，improvingthelivesoftlesspeopleandstrengtheningtheboweentheirpasta.Oneevening，astheystoodoerraceoftheirapartment，watgthenorthernlightsdanceacrossthesky，Sukiefeltasenseoffulfillmentandpeace.SheturoHanFengling，herheartswellingwithloveandgratitude.“Fengling，I’tbelievehowfarwe’vee，”shesaid，hervoicefilledwithemotion.“We’vebuiltalifethat’sbeyondanythingIcouldhaveimagined.”HanFenglingsmiled，inghisarmsaroundher.“It’sallbecauseofyou，Sukie.Yourstrengthandvisionhavemadethispossible.AndI’mgratefuleverydaythatwe’reonthisjether.”Theirretionshipdeepeheachpassingday，theirlovegrowingstrongerandmoreresilient.Theyfacedchallengesandobstacleswithunwaveringsupportforoneaheirboamenttothepowerofloveandperseveraheyfoundjoyinthesimplemoments–cookingdiogether，explthetryside，andsharingtheirdreamsandaspirations.Despitethehappiheyhadfound，thereweremomentsoftensionanduainty.Theculturaldifferendthepressuresoftheirrespectivecareerssometimescreatedfri.Oneevening，afteraparticurlystressfuldayatwork，Sukiefoundherselffeelingoverwhelmedandfrustrated.Shesatontheedgeoftheirbed，hermindragwithdoubtsandworries.HanFeheroom，sensingherdistress.Hesatbesideher，hishalyrestingonhershoulder.“What’swrong，Sukie?”Shesighed，hershouldersslumping.“It’sjust…everything.Thepressureatwork，theresponsibilityofthefoundatitobaall.SometimesIfeellikeI’mnotdoingenough，likeI’mfailing.”HanFengling’seyessoftehuanding.“You’redoinganincrediblejob，Sukie.Butyoudon’thavetocarrythisburdenalone.We’reinthistogether，remember?”Shelookedathim，hereyesbrimmingwithtears.“Iknow，Fengling.AndI’msogratefulforyou.Butsometimesitfeelsliketheweightoftheworldisonmyshoulders.”Hepulledherintohisarms，holdiightly.“You’renotalone，Sukie.We’llfacethesechalleogether.Andwe’lleoutstrongeroherside.”Theirloveandsupportforeachothersawthemthroughthetoughestoftimes.Theylearounicateopenlyandholy，addressingtheirsandfearswithpassionanduanding.Theirretionshipbecameasourcethandinspiration，abeaofhopeinaworldfilledwithuainty.内容未完，下一页继续阅读Oneweekend，SukieandHanFenglingdecidedtotakeatriptothetryside，seekingsonature’sembrace.Theyrentedacozybyapristihetranquilsettingaperfectescapefromthedemandsoftheirbusylives.Astheyhikedthroughtheforest，theirughtereorees，theboweenthemgrowingstroheachstep.Theyreachedaclearingbytheke，thewater’ssurfaceshimmeringinthesunlight.Sukiesatonarock，hergazefixedonthehorizon.HanFenglingjoinedher，hispresenceafwarmth.“It’sbeautifulhere，”Sukiesaid，hervoicefilledwithawe.“Itremindsmee.”HanFenglingnodded，hiseyesreflegthesamese.“Itdoes.Itfeelslikehome.”Theyspeernoonbytheke，talkingabouttheirdreamsandaspirations.Sukiesharedhervisionforthefoundation，herpassionformakingadifferentheworld.HanFenglingspokeofhisdesiretoexpandthefarm，tocreateasustainablemodelthatcouldbereplicatedinotherunities.Asthesuoset，castingagoldenglowoverthendscape，Sukiefeltasenseofpeadte.SheturoHanFengling，herheartoverflowingwithlove.“Fengling，Idon’tknowwhatthefutureholds，butIdoknowthataslongaswe’retogether，wefaything.”Hesmiled，takingherhandinhis.“Ifeelthesameway，Sukie.We’veealongway，andthere’ssomuchmoretolookforwardto.”Theirtimeirysidestrengtheheirbond，remindiheimportanceofbaheyreturoStowitharenewedsenseofpurpose，readytofacethechallengesandopportuhatyahead.Inthefollowingmonths，SukieandHanFengling’slivestioflourish.Theircareersthrived，theirfoundationmadeasignifitimpadtheirlovegrewdeeperandmoreresilient.Theyfacedeachchallehceaermination，theirbondunbreakable.Oneevening，astheysatoerrace，watgthecitylightstwinklebelow，HanFenglingturoSukiewithalookofdeeploveandadmiration.内容未完，下一页继续阅读“Sukie，there’ssomethingI’vebeenmeaningtoaskyou，”hesaid，hisvoicesteadyandsincere.Shelookedathim，herheartskippi.“Whatisit，Fengling?”Hetookherhand，hiseyesneverleavinghers.“Willyoumarryme?”Sukie’seyesfilledwithtearsofjoy，herheartswellingwithlove.“Yes，Fengling.Yes，Iwill.”Theirewasacelebrationoftheirjourestamenttotheloveandresiliehathadbroughtthemtogether.Theypnnedabeautifulwedding，blendingtraditionsfromboththeircultures，asymboloftheiruniquearaordinarylovestory.Astheystoodtogetherontheirweddingday，surroundedbyfriendsandfamily，SukieandHanFenglingkhattheirlovewasaforature，unbreakableandenduring.Theyhadfaimaginablechallenges，buttheirlovehadseehrough，guidioafuturefilledwithhopeandpossibility.Andastheydanceduhestars，theirheartsbeatinperfectharmony，theirloveabeaoflightinaworldfilledwithuainty.Together，theywereunstoppable，theirboamenttothepoweroflove，dresilience.Theirstorywasfarfromover，butastheyfacedthefuturetogether，theykhattheycouldovereanyobstadachieveaheirlovewasalegacy，abeaofhopeandinspirationforallwhokhem.Andso，handinhand，SukieandHanFenglingwalkedintothefuture，theirheartsfilledwithloveandtheirspiritsunbreakable.Together，theywouldcreatealifeofpurpose，joy，andendlesspossibilities，theirlovestoryatestamenttotheenduringpowerofthehumanspirit.