The Underground City 陷地之城 by Tian Ru Yu 天如玉

Guan Yue holds on to his faith, betting his life on it. Yan Xiao holds fast to her belief, compromising for him.

She doesn’t ask him where he is going or what he’s doing, as she trusts him completely. As long as his heart is still beating, he will not fail her, just as he will not fail any of his missions.

Guan Yue touches his forehead to Yan Xiao’s and says, “These past years, sometimes I didn’t know if I was good or bad, but I still don’t regret what we have.”

Yan Xiao laughs softly, “Me neither.” She doesn’t regret meeting him. But there is one thing she didn’t say: she hopes he is on the side of justice. Because principles always matter.

The vast desert, the wildlands of loess, and the desolate winds of the Northwest have all borne witness to the years they spent together. The one who bore the burden has returned. The peaceful land is the best blessing.