Chapter 299 Ice and Boiling Water

As the decision had already been made, the follow-up visit and discussion the next day did not last too long. In the afternoon of that day, the Uchiha group set out on their return journey. This time, the farewell team of the Yuger clan was no longer led by Yuger Anruo, but by Yuger Jiebai.

However, Yu Yi An Ruo finally managed to talk to Ling before the Uchiha group left, "Your behavior last night was really beyond the expectations of ordinary people... Is this also normal in your clan?"

"No, not really. Xian Si is indeed a little hard to appease after being provoked..." Ling chuckled and skipped the topic. "But, you sent my people away, and even avoided your own people to come to me alone - have you made a decision?"

"Who knows..." Yuyi Anruo also laughed, turned around and looked at the people of the Yuyi clan, his eyes were distant and empty, "Although it may be a bit presumptuous, but in fact, I have thought about something related to Ling more than once... I really want to know the answer to this question."

"Excuse me..." Ling was slightly stunned, raised his hand and tapped his temple, "Are you talking about this?"

"...Yes." Yuyi Anruo paused for a moment, "Although we have never met before, the Uchiha clan is famous for its eye techniques. The contact these days makes me understand that you are not the kind of people who can be overwhelmed by the status of others.

And I also heard from Haiming that the Uchiha clan is even more strict than our clan in some details of treating their members...

But, whether you say I am narrow-minded or petty, I still want to know why you can continue to serve the clan in such a harmonious but harsh clan after suffering a blow that was enough to devastate you... Have you never felt resentful?"

"No."

Ling's answer without any hesitation made Yu Yi An Ruo stunned. After a long time, she spoke again, "...Why?"

"After all, the current situation is caused by my own mistakes. I can't just blame the clan for this for no reason."

Ling's voice was still gentle, and his expression didn't even fluctuate. "After all, for most people, the clan representative is just a guarantee of safety. When you regard the other party as a protector, if the other party's behavior does not meet your expectations, you will indeed feel disappointed."

"Protector?... This is undeniable," Yu Yi An Ruo showed a bitter smile, "Ling's heart is really strong."

"No, I really wanted to vent and cry at first, but - well, as you can see, I probably won't have the chance anymore..."

Ling smiled and shrugged, "But An Ruo, you are actually very similar to me. The only difference between us is that for me, the clan is trying to boil a cup of boiling water with solid ice, while for you, the clan is trying to freeze a cup of boiling water... That's all."

"Haha, fever and hypothermia... What a vivid metaphor." Yu Yi An Ruo's smile faded a little, but she was as gentle as Ling. "If only I could have met you earlier, we would have had a lot to talk about."

"It's not too late now," Ling took the initiative to extend his hand, "I always believe that the suffering that can't kill me will only make me stronger. After all, it's just one more practice that will never end in this life... isn't it?"

"This is a practice that will never end in this life..." After a brief moment of shock, Yu Yi An Ruo smiled and raised her hand to shake Ling's, "What a romantic and handsome way of saying it."

"I can't help it. As an elder brother, I always have to say something cool to avoid my younger brother worrying about me." Ling also laughed. "If you see me again, I'll make a bed for you."

But this time, Yuyi Anruo did not respond. She just smiled, let go of her hand, took a step back, performed the ancient etiquette, and said goodbye before leaving.

Seeing that the two had finished their conversation, Uchiha Haiming walked over quietly, "How was it?"

"Well, it's not going well - although he has begun to feel discouraged, he hasn't completely given up." Ling let out a long breath, turned and walked in the direction where Uchiha Haiming came from, "Let's go, let's go back - there are still many things to do."

Uchiha Haiming watched Yuyi Anruo's receding back, and after a moment he sighed softly, turned around and caught up with Ling, "Hey, Ling... to you, the clan is not only a protective umbrella, but also something else?"

"Restrain yourself," Ling answered without hesitation, "If it weren't for the efforts of my clan, I probably wouldn't even be as gentle as I am now."

"You really are a scumbag."

Ling couldn't help laughing again, "Even if you scold me again, I won't give you a break out of guilt - at least before I start my mission next year, you just work honestly."

Uchiha Haiming tutted his words and quickened his pace to pass Ling in annoyance, "You are the only one who talks too much. When have I ever done anything that I would regret halfway through? I'm waiting here for you to die of exhaustion so that I can go to your grave and lay flowers."

"Yes, yes, yes - I am narrow-minded, please forgive me."

Madara looked at Ling, who was once again given the cold shoulder by his classmate but still remained calm, and couldn't help but sigh, with a look of worry on his young face. "Hey, Xiaoyou, what do you think we should do to make our brother's temper a little worse?"