281 Master Seer

Tears cascaded from Wei Xuan's eyes like a relentless waterfall, a torrent of pent-up emotions shaking her slender frame with great intensity.

They weren't just tears of sadness or fear; they were tears of the realization of the weight she was about to bear.

"Shi Ye… Don't… Leave me…"

Shi Ye observed her with a gaze that seemed to penetrate through the ages. 

Despite his imposing stature and stony façade, the corners of his lips upturned, ever so slightly.

It was a smile - a loving one - filled with warmth, relief, and an unmistakable longing. 

"I believe in you... Come here, my child..."

Obliging, Wei Xuan approached, tears still flowing freely. 

Each step a reluctant sob.

*Sob...* *Sniffle...* *Sob...*

She gently pressed her forehead against his. 

In that fragile heartbeat of time, the universe itself held its breath, honoring their profound connection.