Starting From Douluo, Glory is Invincible

 Chapter 1198 I won’t let you down

Phoenix's delicate body was stiff, as if bound by an invisible force, unable to move. Her eyes were locked on Lin Fan, but she didn't dare to look at him, for fear of seeing disappointment and disgust in his eyes.

"Thank you for your concern. I'm fine." Lin Fan's voice was calm and indifferent, as if he was talking about something that had nothing to do with him. He lowered his head and concentrated on wiping the spirit beads in his hands. Every movement seemed so calm and unhurried. Then put the polished spirit bead into the Canghen crystal. The spirit bead instantly emits a dazzling light, as if it is integrated with the crystal. Then, he took out the short blade from his waist and wiped it carefully. The short blade was extremely sharp, flashing with cold light, as if it could cut anything. After Lin Fan finished wiping it, he tied the short blade around his waist again.

 Throughout the whole process, his eyes never stayed on Phoenix for more than five seconds. That indifference and alienation made Phoenix feel a suffocating pain.

Fenghuang was stunned for several minutes before the dazed look on his face slowly receded. She looked at Lin Fan's back and felt an indescribable feeling of guilt in her heart. In front of Lin Fan like this, she suddenly felt so small and insignificant. Selfishness, cold-bloodedness, cowardice, sadness...these shortcomings that she once strongly denied were now so vividly, so vulgarly and vulgarly displayed in her body.

 A wry smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, a self-deprecating and helpless smile. She shook her head and said: "You were just testing whether I would run away, right? You... still remember my sneak attack on you that day." When she said the last few words, her voice was so low that she could hardly hear it. .

Lin Fan paused slightly, then turned around, his brows and eyes filled with coldness. He looked at Phoenix with deep and cold eyes, as if he could see through her inner thoughts. He said indifferently: "So what?"

Hearing these words, Phoenix's heart felt as if it had been hit hard by a heavy hammer. She felt a suffocating pain spread throughout her body, as if even breathing had become difficult. She gritted her teeth and tried not to shed tears. She knew that she had brought this upon herself. If she hadn't attacked Lin Fan back then, if she hadn't made those selfish choices then, nothing like this would have happened now.

 However, there is no regret medicine in this world. She must face the consequences of her actions.

 Phoenix took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. She raised her head and bravely met Lin Fan's gaze. She knew she couldn't escape, nor could she continue to deceive herself. She must face reality and admit her mistakes.

"I'm sorry." She said softly, "I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have attacked you and done things that hurt you. I...I really regret it."

　　Her voice was choked with sobs when she said the last few words. She felt an indescribable sadness well up in her heart, as if it was about to overwhelm her.

Lin Fan looked at Fenghuang's face full of guilt and regret, and felt a surge of complicated emotions in his heart. He is not a person who forgives easily, let alone someone who has hurt him. However, when he saw Phoenix's sincere eyes and tears of regret, he found that he could no longer hate her. He was silent for a while, and then slowly said: "Do you know why I saved you?"

 Phoenix was stunned for a moment, then shook his head. She really didn't know why Lin Fan would save her, after all, she had hurt him like that before.

Lin Fan looked at Phoenix's blank eyes and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. He knew this question might be difficult for Phoenix to answer, but he still wanted to tell her the truth.

"Because I see the kindness and courage in your heart." He said slowly, "Although you have made wrong choices in the past, I know that you are not a bad person in essence. You have your own beliefs and pursuits, and you also have The courage to sacrifice yourself to protect others makes it impossible for me to leave you alone."

Hearing these words, a warm current surged in Phoenix's heart. She felt an inexplicable feeling of emotion and relief welling up in her heart, as if all her guilt and regret were released at this moment.

 She knew what Lin Fan said was true. Although she once made wrong choices, she always maintained kindness and courage deep in her heart. This kindness and courage allow her to stand up to protect others at critical moments, and also allow her to bravely admit and seek compensation when facing her own mistakes.

"Thank you." She said softly, "Thank you for giving me this opportunity to make up for my mistakes. I will cherish this opportunity to show myself well and not let you down again."

Lin Fan couldn't help feeling a little relieved when he saw Phoenix's firm eyes and sincere attitude. He knew that Fenghuang had understood his intentions and believed that she would use her actions to prove her determination.

He nodded slightly and then turned around and continued walking. He knows that the road ahead is still long and difficult, but he believes that as long as they work together, they will be able to overcome all difficulties and win.

Fenghuang looked at Lin Fan's back with gratitude and respect in his heart. She knew that Lin Fan was a trustworthy and reliable person and a role model worth learning and following. She will use her actions to prove her determination and courage, and she will use her own strength to bring more hope and light to the world.

 (End of this chapter)