After finishing up here, Wang Xuan headed towards the laboratory, contemplating whether he should buy a house nearby?

Although there are places to rest in the laboratory, it is ultimately a workplace.

Thinking of this, he went straight to the bank, dealt with some of the gold he had, and given his seven-star citizen status, the price at which he sold the gold was not low.

An hour later, his Storage Space had 20 tons less gold, while his account had an additional ten billion Star Yuan, a considerable sum.

“Xiaowei, I’m home!”

Su Qiubai returned happily, thinking she barely escaped disaster this time, but unexpectedly, she was okay.

The previous scare really made her little heart race.

“Oh.”

Su Xiaowei responded unenthusiastically, lying on the bed, listless and weak.

“What’s wrong?” Su Qiubai came over, touched her forehead; it didn’t seem like a fever, which eased her worries.

“Nothing, just pondering life.” Su Xiaowei said somewhat gloomily.

Su Qiubai laughed out loud: “You little brat, what’s there to ponder? Worry about it in a few years.”

Su Xiaowei didn’t feel like interacting with her, thinking her silly sister, easily duped if thrown out, lazy if kept at home, if she herself wasn’t smart, what else could she do.

Su Qiubai, still unsettled, felt more at ease at home, knowing she was safe, but her good friend was still locked up in the police station.

Sure enough, not long after, a classmate’s parents called to inquire about their daughter’s situation, having received a notification from the police station.

The child was lured into a cult organization, which was serious business, especially since there’s a ten-day detention with a record in the archives.

They were very worried whether the child would suffer in detention, face discrimination returning to school, affect college admission, or even secure a good job.

Consequently, Su Qiubai was bothered by the call, even blamed; she was actually a victim, dragged in by her female classmate.

Now that she’s out, yet her classmate remains inside, her parents are sure to find her!

“Luckily Aunt Yu Zhen doesn’t know, thankfully I’m out.” Su Qiubai felt fortunate. She witnessed her classmate’s unfortunate situation, felt sympathy but couldn’t help.

Su Qiubai was distracted by the situation, unaware of Su Xiaowei’s inner turmoil.

Being naturally intelligent, she certainly wasn’t stupid, having a sharp mind, she could guess Wang Xuan’s intent today.

Wang Xuan straightforwardly informed her he had found a partner and wouldn’t be fickle-minded, would likely marry Lin Cheng in the future barring any accidents.

This was a clear rejection, though saying nothing, actions spoke louder than words.

Before she could express her confession, the opportunity was lost, the thought severed, though forced to accept, Wang Xuan’s approach was gentle, the outcome was cruel nonetheless.

“Darn Qiubai, if I were you, it would be great, sixteen is a bit young but barely eligible, whereas I don’t have the right to take a step now.”

The girl’s budding affections were thus cut off, due to the age gap.

“You were born before me, previous life of mine, why must you die fourteen years after? Making things awkward now.” The girl was crestfallen.

If there really were past lives, had she ever seen him?

“Grow up, Xiaowei, you need to grow up quickly.” The girl sighed, wondering why she wasn’t growing up fast.

Ding! Wang Xuan sent a message.

“Xiaowei, remember to inform Senior Puji about today’s matters, take care of your safety.”

Receiving Wang Xuan’s message, she instantly cheered up.

“Got it!”

Su Xiaowei set aside her worries, why bother so much, Uncle Wang still cares and looks after her, doesn’t he?

Comparing herself with Su Qiubai, who’s agitated due to her classmate’s incident, measuring her height, she was quite satisfied.

Apparently, she’s grown quite rapidly in the past six months; in two years, she should reach 1.7 meters, her small chest no longer barren, but showing promise.

“Hmph, I’ll grow up quickly!”

…

Immortal Martial Mountain, Frost Moon Peak.

Chen Qingniu carried a fruit basket filled with Spirit Fruits, vibrant and green, looking lively and fresh.

He worked hard to obtain these Cyan Fruits, consumed not only for cultivation but also for longevity enhancement, beauty, and health, favored by female cultivators.

“Senior Sister, Senior Sister, I’ve come to see you!” Chen Qingniu called from the mountain base, his voice carrying far.

A maid before him was quite helpless: “Young Master Chen, you come every day, each time bringing gifts, even I’m touched.

But the Mountain Lord doesn’t allow us to remove the Grand Array, outsiders can’t come in, you’re wasting effort.

You know, the Mountain Lord likes tranquility and doesn’t want anyone to disturb her.

It’s plain to see, Young Master Chen truly likes the Mountain Lord, but such matters can’t be forced, the Mountain Lord never talks about love, there’s no hope for you.”

“I don’t believe it, I’m just not doing well enough, one day, I’ll win Senior Sister’s heart!” Chen Qingniu was undaunted.

A white figure descended gracefully from the Peak, landing before Chen Qingniu, making him thrilled: “Senior Sister, you’re finally willing to see me. This is the Cyan Fruit I specially brought for you, please take it.”

Lin Xiyue’s face was like an eternally unchanged cold moon, without the imagined moving or joy, she waved her hand, and the maid withdrew.

“Junior Brother, I understand your intentions.”

Chen Qingniu’s face flushed, having always longed to see Lin Xiyue, with many words to say, but at this moment felt embarrassed to speak, rarely shy and nervous.

“Senior Sister, do you know I truly——”

“Junior Brother.” Lin Xiyue interrupted him, making Chen Qingniu pause, a sense of foreboding suddenly arose.

“Qingniu, you know Senior Sister has never understood what emotion is, why waste time here? Delaying years for love?

You have talent, could easily reach higher realm if you cultivate, but aiming for Peak, coming day after day beneath Frost Moon Peak, is this really appropriate?

Don’t waste your time.

You have your own path to pursue, don’t be lax because of me.”

Chen Qingniu was pained by Lin Xiyue’s rejection, understanding her words made sense, but how could he easily abandon his love?

“Senior Sister, striving for Peak is every man’s passionate pursuit, but I’d rather spend my life with you, there’s no regret in me.” Chen Qingniu’s words were firm.

“But.”

Lin Xiyue looked at Chen Qingniu, understanding not his hopeful and admiring gaze, for she was innately emotionally indifferent.

“Chen Qingniu, don’t you remember, your enmity yet undone. Falling for me during such a time, don’t you think, it’s inappropriate?”

Splat!

The basket in Chen Qingniu’s hand dropped to the ground, unnoticed, this question directly made him face undeniable reality.

Never had he felt such heartache, yet couldn’t cry.

“Xiyue, you’re very right.”

Turning, he took his steps, silhouette gradually distant, until vanishing.

One footprint after another, like scattered blood tears, going from light to dense, dense to light.

Lin Xiyue watched Chen Qingniu’s back, delicately picked a Cyan Fruit, bit gently, juices filled her mouth.

“These Cyan Fruits are loved by everyone, but why do I feel, after sweet delight, there’s a lingering mild bitterness?

Apparently Junior Brother doesn’t know, it’s far from mature, not the right time to pick.”

Someone happily picking the fruit wholeheartedly intended for their loved one, where could they think it’s unripe?

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by NovelKeep