Chapter 315: Wu Yue Opens Her Heart Knot

Chapter 315 Wu Yue Unbinds Her Heart's Knot

"Yue Yue."

"Mom."

"Sweetheart, you must first learn to love yourself."

"Mom, I miss you so much."

"I miss you too, but I hope that when we meet again, you come to me filled with love.

Not battered and bruised, walking toward me in loneliness and sorrow.

Because that—

Would hurt me even more than our separation."

Wu Yue suddenly opened her eyes, her eyes darted around in shock. She saw every member of Blaze, saw her two brothers.

She frantically searched for Luo Shen's figure, but Jiang Qian told her,

"Yue Yue, Luo Shen's time here ran out. She's already gone."

Wu Yue's eyes were red, confusion flickered in her gaze.

Jiang Huaizhi came closer. "Yue Yue, I'm sorry. We should have noticed your emotional pain sooner.

Now, there's something I need to tell you."

Wu Yue looked up. "What is it?"

Jiang Huaizhi retrieved a crystal stone from the pocket over his heart on his combat suit.

"Tianlangxing was actually founded by your father, Jiang Cheng. He spent ten whole years fusing your mother's Spirit Contractor binding restrictions with astrological phenomena, creating Tianlangxing's Astrological Array.

The entire formation represents your father's wordless, undying devotion for your mother.

Though he never spoke of it, he never forgot your mother—or you.

He simply didn’t want to heap more burdens on survivors already burdened by the apocalypse, as that would go against your mother’s very purpose in stepping forward to end it all.

Their love never dimmed. Even parted by the veil of death, their hearts were never apart.

Whenever the Astrological Array lights up, no matter how far apart they are, your mother can always see your father’s wordless love.

After 15 years of reflection, the Jiang family has left behind our radical ways. Back then, we were certain that with your mother’s abilities, she couldn’t have died so easily. After your father woke up, my elders repeatedly wanted to go to the Order Realm to rescue her.

But your father stopped them every time. He said:

‘You can go only when you can take me down.

Otherwise, rather than watch you throw yourselves to the wolves, I’ll kill you all myself first.’

The truth is, your father had already awakened long ago. The reason he stayed deliberately aloof, stepped back from power, and stayed out of sight was to prevent those on your mother’s side from harboring the same intentions.

In that precarious state of rebuilding, if we had gone to the Order Realm again, humanity might have truly faced extinction.

Withdrawing from the alliance, severing all connections with the Daoist Sect and the Secretariat, even deliberately antagonizing the Secretariat—all to keep them clear of this doomed rescue."

To this day, journeying to the Order Realm has become the motivation and aspiration for every member of the Jiang family to forge ahead.

We have always believed that the day of reunion will eventually come.

But this should never be a shackle for anyone, especially not for you, understand?

Yue Yue, you can try to accept us. You are the child of Lu Ling and Jiang Cheng, the product of their love.

At the same time, you are you—

Wu Yue, you are yourself.

These don’t have to conflict.

Because, more than any of us, they are the ones who love you the most in this world.

They wish more than anyone else for you to be happy, healthy, and joyful."

Jiang Huaizhi took out an old photo from the inner pocket of his combat suit—a hundred-day photo of Wu Yue, held by both Lu Ling and Jiang Cheng.

Her parents cradled her lovingly, smiling at her with gentle affection.

Jiang Huaizhi mussed Wu Yue’s hair and chuckled, "What were you thinking? Your brother doesn’t need your protection. It’s the brother’s job to protect his little sister."

Wu Yue held the photo close to her chest, her head bowed as her body trembled slightly.

Unable to hold back, she covered her face with her hands, but broken sobs still leaked through her fingers.

Shen Que pulled Wu Yue into his arms, frowning. "Jiang Huaizhi, that’s enough. Can’t you see she’s crying?"

Jiang Huaizhi retorted, "Shen Que, mind your tone with me."

Shen Que scoffed, "Who do you think you are?"

Jiang Huaizhi replied coolly, "I’m the big brother-in-law."

Shen Que blinked, and everyone’s eyes shot toward them.

Jiang Huaizhi’s voice lowered. "Don’t think just because Wu Yue has said she wants to be with you that this is a done deal.

My sister is kind, obedient, and smart—fooled by you. But I know exactly how cutthroat you are.

If the Jiang family really decides to put obstacles in your way, you can forget about seeing my sister again in this lifetime.

You think you’re the only one who can go mad? Above the Jiang family, there’s still the craziest one of all—and he hasn't even shown his face yet."

Unbelievable, just unbelievable!!

Big Bro-in-law isn’t someone to mess with!!

Jian Suiyu was thrilled as he filmed the whole thing.

Jiang Mubai cut in, "Sis, did you hear what my brother said?

Can’t you stop weighing yourself down with guilt, just like Baby Sis?"

Jian Suiyu turned in confusion, glancing at the Jiang family.

Jiang Yuhua kept her eyes glued to the screen. "I’m different from Baby Sis. Since childhood, I’ve enjoyed the Jiang family’s best resources and elite heir training."

When Yue Yue was suffering in the orphanage, I was lying on a luxurious bed in the grandest villa, receiving the most pampered care.

Even during training, Third Uncle never pushed me too hard.

As the main beneficiary of this battle and the eldest sister, I should contribute to the family's needs."

Jian Suiyu's heart skipped a beat, "What do you mean?"

Jiang Mubai was furious, "The Jiang family has recently been under siege from rival conglomerates due to the DX001 Phase Two project. We’ve acquired two mining sites, but they only yielded worthless diamond and gold deposits, and our liquidity has dried up.

Soon, an auction for a Starfall Ore deposit will begin. Starfall Ore is currently the most crucial resource for developing aerospace shuttles and cutting-edge weapons. The Jiang family wants to secure it, but the Li family is pressing hard.

Their condition for compromise is an alliance through marriage.

What era is this? The apocalypse, for crying out loud! How can anyone still make such a disgusting demand?"

Jiang Yuhua frowned, "Jiang Mubai, can you mind your tone? Why bring this up in front of outsiders?"

She leveled a warning look at Jian Suiyu, "Don’t breathe a word to my sister, or I’ll kill you."

That’s why Jiang Yuhua’s first words to him in the Breeder’s Dungeon were:

"Deputy Captain Jian, I’m just here putting in a token appearance."

As the Jiang family’s heir, Jiang Yuhua had long steeled herself to sacrifice her marriage.

Jian Suiyu feigned nonchalance as he turned and continued watching the screen.

Wu Yue had calmed down. She looked up at Shen Que, who noticed her puffy, red-rimmed eyes.

After hearing Jiang Huaizhi’s words—that Wu Yue had already expressed her stance to the Jiang family and even concealed his true circumstances—any trace of anger vanished.

Shen Que murmured gently, "Don’t cry."

Wu Yue nodded, "Mm."

Wu Chong, "Now that Yue Yue’s issue is resolved and we've cleared the instance, can we leave?"

Richard, "The story dungeon forced us in, and we battled through for no loot."

Jie Chen, "Who cares? It’s worth it if the kid can work through her issues."

Jiang Qian, "Gotta say, you Blaze folks aren’t bad. No wonder Baby Sis is happy staying with you.

I heard Blaze has a research-oriented healer team. My sister and I might drop by sometime to compare techniques."

Wu Chong, "Yes, yes!! I’ll call my sister too!! She’s a grandmaster toxologist, super skilled!!"

Just as everyone was about to leave, Wu Yue suddenly spoke up,

"Wait."

They turned to her, "What’s wrong?"

Under their astonished gazes, Wu Yue raised her hand before her face, as if clutching at empty air.

Then, she yanked violently—

"Though I don’t know the Spirit Contractors’ sealing techniques, some of their lore was in the materials Aunt Fu left behind."

Logically speaking, if I've inherited my mother's abilities, or even taken them further,

then I should be able to do it."

The others demanded, "Do what!?"

Wu Yue's lips twisted into a weird smile,

"To yank out this freaky thing that's been possessing me ever since we stepped into this dungeon,

right out of my body."