Chapter 338: Si Jin, I Love You
Chapter 338: Chapter 338: Si Jin, I Love You
The lingering warmth on Yun Sheng’s face instantly faded. Her expression darkened, and a layer of icy frost settled over her features. Though her tone remained calm, her wariness was palpable.
"Who are you? A higher-up in the Dark Nest?"
"Heh." The cold, electronic voice let out a low sneer. It was hoarse and hollow, enough to make one’s scalp tingle with dread. "We will meet very soon. When that time comes, we will turn you into the most perfect experimental subject in the history of the Dark Nest."
The moment those words were spoken, the aura surrounding Si Jin completely shifted. Every last trace of tenderness vanished from his eyes. His beautiful, clear sapphire gaze froze over in an instant, leaving behind nothing but piercing cold and undisguised, chilling killing intent.
The Spiritual Suppression of a High-level Dark Sentinel unconsciously leaked out. His jaw tightened as a surge of hostility erupted around him.
Yun Sheng acutely sensed the shift in his emotions. She gently wrapped her fingers around Si Jin’s tense hand, using a mild grip to silently soothe his agitation. Immediately after, she spoke again, her tone crisp and unyielding, devoid of the slightest hint of fear.
"You want to catch me? Perfect. I’ve been wanting to drag you rats out of the gutters for a long time now.
"Let’s wait and see who ultimately wins and who loses!"
There was silence on the other end of the terminal for several seconds. Then, the call was unilaterally disconnected, and the screen instantly went dark.
Quiet returned to the dressing room, but the previously romantic and intimate atmosphere was completely gone, replaced only by a lingering gloom and a heavy sense of oppression.
Yun Sheng slowly exhaled, her fingers still holding onto Si Jin’s hand. She looked up at the man before her.
At this moment, Si Jin’s aura was terrifyingly cold. The murderous intent in his eyes had not yet fully receded, and his palm was stiff, tense, and unusually cold—he was clearly still immersed in his earlier rage.
It was no wonder he reacted so strongly. The Dark Nest’s blatant threat was no longer a simple provocation; it was a naked declaration that they intended to forcefully abduct the person he cherished most and subject her to cruel human experimentation.
Yun Sheng gently squeezed his fingertips, softening her tone to comfort him. "Don’t be angry. It won’t be that easy for them to catch me."
Si Jin lowered his gaze to look at her, the hostility in his eyes slowly retracting a fraction, though the deep gloom in his pupils remained. He leaned down, gently resting his forehead against hers. When he spoke, his voice was kept incredibly low, sounding hoarse and dangerous.
"If they dare to touch you, I will make everyone in the Dark Nest pay the price. I will drag them out one by one and grind their bones to dust!"
Even though his words were brimming with killing intent, Yun Sheng’s heart softened. "I know. But there’s no need to get angry over a bunch of lunatics hiding in the dark right now." She took the opportunity to raise her hand, her fingertips lightly smoothing out his deeply furrowed brow. "Even if they do come knocking, it’s not certain who will end up suffering the loss."
Si Jin stared at Yun Sheng’s calm, fearless expression for a moment in silence before straightening up from the sofa. The spiritual power that had slipped out of control earlier was forcefully suppressed back into his body, bit by bit, and the icy aura surrounding him gradually settled.
"Yun Sheng, starting tonight, do not go out alone. No matter where you go or what you do, tell me immediately. I will accompany you." His tone was more uncompromising than ever before, leaving absolutely no room for negotiation.
Seeing his deeply serious expression, Yun Sheng obediently nodded. "Okay. I’ll do everything with you."
Since the Dark Nest managed to get her private terminal number and issue such a direct threat, it meant the other party had already plotted a series of operations against her. She wasn’t foolish enough to joke around with her own safety.
However, even with her affirmative response, Si Jin’s expression remained grave. His brows were tightly knit, the gloom between them not dissipating in the slightest. At the thought of those cold words on the phone, at the thought of someone attempting to abduct her and torture her at will as an experimental subject, the rage and unease churning in his chest surged endlessly, impossible to suppress.
Yun Sheng saw right through the source of his tension at a glance. Though this man appeared calm and self-possessed, in reality, a string in his heart remained taut with extreme worry for her safety.
In an effort to dispel this heavy, oppressive atmosphere and soothe his excessive anxiety, a flicker crossed Yun Sheng’s eyes. She suddenly raised her hand and grabbed the tie around his neck.
The unexpected force yanked him straight down. Si Jin’s body tilted forward, and before he could react, a pair of soft, warm lips pressed directly against his own.
The kiss was incredibly gentle, carrying a comforting tenderness unique to Yun Sheng—simple, yet profoundly impactful. Si Jin stiffened. A few seconds later, he instinctively leaned down, propping one hand on the edge of the sofa as he took the lead and returned the kiss.
His hostility and agitation were gradually smoothed away in their lingering touch. The oppressive tension that had hovered between them just moments ago was quietly replaced by an air of intimacy.
A moment later, Yun Sheng pulled back slightly, her breath softly brushing the corner of his lips. Her voice was firm and earnest. "Si Jin, don’t be so tense. Since I promised you, I will definitely protect myself well. I absolutely won’t take risks lightly, and I will be careful with every step I take."
Si Jin raised his hand, the pads of his fingers gently caressing her smooth cheek. His touch was as light as if he were cradling a fragile treasure. For a long time, he didn’t speak.
Ever since the day he completely degenerated into a Dark Sentinel, he had lived in endless gloom and the torment of spiritual riots. At that time, he had already accepted that his life would only ever be filled with darkness and slaughter, that he was destined to be alone in this life until he completely lost control and devolved into a mindless lunatic.
In the past, he had exhausted all his strength to cling to his sanity, gritting his teeth to fight against the restless dark elements within his body. Unwilling to just sink into oblivion, his only obsession had been to seek justice for his scarred, battered self. He had never dared to hope for warmth, let alone imagine that he would meet someone he would place at the very center of his heart—someone he would give everything to protect.
But now, everything had changed.
All the things he used to care about, combined, couldn’t compare to a fraction of Yun Sheng. Even a one-in-ten-thousand chance of losing her was an absolutely unbearable, fatal cost for him.
Seeing the complex emotions churning in his eyes, Yun Sheng’s heart softened. She took the initiative to raise both hands, gently cupping his cheeks as her thumbs tenderly stroked his tense, slightly cool jawline.
Meeting his dark, sapphire eyes at eye level, she said, "Si Jin, trust me, and trust yourself, okay?"
Without waiting for his response, Yun Sheng tilted her head up slightly, pressing her forehead against his. Slowing her words, she frankly and honestly poured out her feelings.
"I know what you’re afraid of, and I understand your unease. But you don’t have to stay strung so tight all the time, and you don’t have to bear all the pressure alone."
She paused. Amidst their mingling breaths, she softly whispered the most touching confession.
"Si Jin, I love you.
"So I will definitely live well and stay safely by your side. No one can tear us apart. The Dark Nest can’t, and no one else can either."