By Heavenly Seal Lake.
"So, it's good that you understand. I might not be able to come see you often from now on," Yang Guo said apologetically, pressing her palms together.
In truth, she had already met the man beforehand and was quite satisfied with him. He matched the standards she had always imagined for a husband, and most importantly, he had money.
So, for the sake of this ideal of hers, she decisively cut off all relationships with the opposite sex. It was somewhat regrettable to end her friendship with Wei He, but for the sake of her future, she had still decided to sever it here.
"I understand. I wish you both well." Wei He nodded. He had actually held quite a favorable impression of Yang Guo as well.
The girl had a straightforward personality. What she wanted was plain and clear, clean and crisp, without any coyness.
He had originally thought that, if he were truly forced into a corner, he could pursue Yang Guo, the person closest to him. Settling down and having children would not have been bad.
Unfortunately, the world was ever-changing.
Before his heart had stirred, Yang Guo's heart had already found its home.
He spoke with Yang Guo by the lake for a few more moments, then they bade each other farewell.
There was no lingering attachment. Their relationship had been nothing more than pure friendship, without even a trace of ambiguity.
Yang Guo left with ease, and Wei He felt no desolation or heartbreak.
He watched Yang Guo gradually vanish into the distance along the lakeshore, disappearing into the vast white mist.
Alone, Wei He once again formed the training hand seals for the Overturning Rain Gathering Clouds Technique.
The Boundary-Breaking Pearl, already full in his chest, gave a faint stab,