Inside the attic, a gentle evening breeze blew.
Moonlight streamed slowly through the carved window lattice, gently ruffling the intertwined strands of their hair.
The weather carried the unique cool and tranquil atmosphere of autumn.
Since ancient times, autumn has been associated with sorrow and desolation, but I say that autumn days surpass even spring mornings.
For Su Zui, this autumn day was a hundred times better than spring.
A quiet attic, the evening breeze, the moonlight, a lover—this beautiful life is enough to make one intoxicated.
Ning Rongrong nestled quietly in Su Zui's arms, her ear pressed against his warm chest, listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat over and over again.
These were the voices she had longed for for three whole months, and they brought her immense peace of mind.
She no longer broke down and sobbed like before, but instead nestled obediently in Su Zui's arms, savoring the warmth she had regained.
Su Zui gently wrapped one arm around her lower back, while the other hand tenderly stroked her soft hair.
After a long silence, Su Zui spoke softly, "Rongrong."
"Hmm?" Ning Rongrong raised her head slightly, her moist eyes looking at him.
Su Zui gently stroked her cheek with his fingertips, his voice soft. "I want to write a few letters."
Ning Rongrong was slightly taken aback, but then instantly understood.
It should be noted that Su Zui disappeared for a full three months without a trace.
She wasn't the only one waiting anxiously. Su Zui's family back in the Spirit Hall must be suffering terribly too.
Su Zui should indeed write a few letters to reassure his family.
Ning Rongrong placed her hands on Su Zui's shoulders to support herself.
A gentle smile played in her eyes, "I'll go get you some stationery and a calligraphy brush; I have both here."
Soon, Ning Rongrong brought out clean white letter paper, ink sticks, and a small calligraphy brush, and gently laid them all on the wooden table by the window.
Su Zui got out of bed and gently sat down in the chair in front of the bedside table.
A gentle evening breeze blew outside the window, and the night slowly painted the sky.
The candlelight flickered inside, casting a warm, yellow glow across the table.
These scenes together outline a gentle silhouette.
Ning Rongrong carefully prepared the ink and handed the brush to Su Zui.
"You write, I'll stay with you."
Ning Rongrong moved a soft stool over and sat quietly beside Su Zui.
She rested her chin on her hand, gazing quietly at Su Zui's handsome profile in the candlelight.
Over the course of three months, Su Zui's appearance underwent many changes.
His face was originally quite delicate, like a girl's, but now it has gained a more mature sharpness and composure.
His facial features became more defined and sculpted. Although his appearance had changed drastically, his gentle and clear eyes remained the same.
Just by looking into his eyes, Ning Rongrong felt herself becoming intoxicated.
Looking at the quiet and gentle girl beside him, Su Zui felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
He took out the Chaos Wine Gourd and gently poured the wine inside into an exquisite wine pot.
"Rongrong, want a drink?"
Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up. Su Zui's wine was really delicious, and under the moonlight, drinking and singing with Su Zui was truly intoxicating.
Their arms Entanglement gently as they fed each other wine.
Holding your hand, growing old together
Su Zui raised his hand, picked up the brush, and poured ink onto the Xuan paper.
He first wrote to Qian Daoliu:
Grandpa Qian:
Seeing these words is like seeing the person in person.
I didn't die or get injured. On the contrary, I had some fortuitous encounters during this time, and my strength steadily increased.
I'm sorry for making you worry during this time.
But don't spoil me too much. If I go back and you pat me on the shoulder and say "It's okay" again, I might feel embarrassed.
Something unexpected happened in Star Dou; I was trapped for three months and unable to send messages. I'm currently at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, perfectly safe, Rongrong is there too.
Don't send anyone too conspicuously to find me; I don't want to be the center of attention across the entire continent as soon as I get back.
I'll come back to see you once I've sorted things out here.
Also, I heard that you single-handedly wiped out the entire Clear Sky Sect. I'm not advocating for the extermination of a clan, but Grandpa, you are really cool and are my role model.
Su Zui
Su Zui picked up his pen and continued writing the second letter.
Sister Xue'er:
I'm back.
Stop crying.
I know you must have cried a lot and worried about me a lot these past three months.
Thanks a lot.
The situation in Star Dou is complicated, and I can't go into details, but I'm definitely alright. I'm currently at the Heaven Dou Academy, with Rongrong and Yu Tianheng there, so I'm safe for now.
Don't always shoulder everything yourself. If anyone speaks ill of me, don't argue with them; it's not worth it.
When I get back, I'll come find you as soon as possible.
Su Zui
As Su Zui wrote this, he himself was stunned for a moment.
I haven't seen Sister Xue'er in so long, I really miss her!
Finally, it's for Bibi Dong.
Su Zui remained silent for a long time.
This was the hardest letter to write.
If I write in a friendly tone, I fear it might be impolite; if I write in a respectful tone, I fear she might find me distant.
He slowly put pen to paper.
Teacher:
I'm back.
Thank you for your trouble.
In the battle in the Star Dou Great Forest, we were thoroughly beaten by that brat Tang Hao; it was truly humiliating.
Give me a few more years, and I'll smash his head open and give you the top of his Clear Sky Hammer.
I'm currently at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and I'm safe for now.
I've really missed you these past few days. I even had a dream that you came to find me.
I dreamt that you brought many elders, all of them gathered in the Star Dou Great Forest, the scene was as grand as something out of a novel.
However, this misfortune turned into a blessing in disguise, as my strength increased significantly.
Even if I were to run into Tang Hao again now, that guy probably wouldn't even be able to catch a glimpse of me, since he's too slow.
My current Divine Speed Slash has reached 2 to the power of 5, which is 64 times Divine Speed.
At this speed, I'm several times faster than sound. I estimate that there are very few people in the entire Douluo Continent who are faster than me.
You previously speculated that the fastest possible Divine Speed Slash could reach 2 to the power of 9, or 512 times the Divine Speed.
I really can't imagine how terrifying it would be if I could really reach that speed.
Perhaps it really will sever the flow of time with a single sword strike.
Perhaps, I really will become the number one person in the Douluo Continent by then.
When I reach my limit, even the Deity will bow their heads in my presence.
Su Zui
After finishing writing this letter, Su Zui finally let out a soft sigh of relief.
Su Zui folded the three letters neatly and put them into an envelope.
The whole process was slow, but very safe.
Ning Rongrong suddenly asked, "Is there anything you want to write to me?"
Su Zui thought for a moment, then smiled.
"Have."
"Should I write it down?"
"Need not."
Su Zui looked down at her.
"I'm writing it right now."
Ning Rongrong didn't understand.
Su Zui offered no explanation.
Because this sentence wasn't written on paper.
It is written tonight, in the candlelight, in the quiet time she has spent with him.
Paper letters eventually run out of space.
But some things need to be said slowly, over a lifetime.
Before the teacher on duty left, Su Zui mailed out the three letters.
The carrier pigeons in the Douluo Continent are exceptionally fast; they should receive these messages soon, right?
Seeing these letters, they no longer needed to worry too much.
Su Zui returned to the attic and carried Ning Rongrong to the bed.
"I have so much to tell you tonight, Rongrong..."