Little Girl, Give Me a Smile
Su Cheng walked slowly through the forest.
Giant ancient trees that blot out the sky are everywhere in this place, and the proportion of Blue Silver Grass, a Soul Beast level that is usually one in ten thousand, is also quite astonishing in this forest.
Although the sunlight was mostly blocked by the tree canopy, the surrounding plants emitted a bluish glow that remained clear even in the daytime, creating a unique and wonderful aesthetic.
Stepping back into the Blue Silver Grass Forest, Su Cheng felt exceptionally relaxed.
The first time he came here, he was trying to condense Soul Ring using his own power. At that time, he was extremely wary of the strange atmosphere that felt like a self-contained microcosm.
The second time, however, it wasn't for his own sake, but to help Zhu Zhuqing advance to Soul Emperor. Given his strength at that time, he no longer considered this seemingly insignificant little world a threat.
But this time, Su Cheng's feelings were somewhat different from those in the past.
The Blue Silver Grass Forest still resembled a small world, but in his heart, it no longer felt vast.
He could even use the power of this world to fight if necessary, even though he had neither the Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline nor belonged to this small world.
This is a difference in level of understanding.
Su Cheng is now completely different from before.
Energy flows seamlessly into the physical body, and the soul continuously merges into the body, their bond growing ever stronger.
Without expending any effort, he can maintain himself in the best fighting state at all times, while also being in the most relaxed leisure state.
Moreover, his strength was naturally and continuously improving almost every moment.
Although his progress is slow and steady, he now possesses God-level strength. If he were to be at the Soul Master level, it would be far more than just one or two levels.
It can be said that the gap between a powerful Third-Level God and a weak Third-Level God is even greater than the gap between Peak Douluo and an ordinary person.
When his soul is completely integrated into his body, and instinct and consciousness are no longer separate, that will be the time for the next qualitative change.
Using his instinctive senses that extended from his body, Su Cheng quickly pinpointed Ah Yin's location, but she didn't sense his presence.
In the simple sensory perception of the surrounding Blue Silver Grass Soul Beast, he was not much different from the other Blue Silver Grass.
It's unremarkable, except for its relatively fast movement speed; there's nothing special about it.
Su Cheng walked at a leisurely pace, a faint smile on his face.
His sense of Ah Yin had always been quite good.
Although this older sister is a bit simple-minded, she is kind and brave, possessing certain qualities that most people in this world do not have.
This glimmer of humanity is extremely rare, even though she is not a purely "human" person.
If what happened during the Spirit Master Competition finals hadn't occurred, their relationship might have progressed further.
But it's not too late now.
By now, Su Cheng's state of mind has begun to change.
This is something that is difficult to avoid.
The so-called improvement of realm refers to more than just strength. If that were the case, he would not have named his newfound power "True Power".
Being true to one's nature, returning to simplicity, and adapting to the world—this is the true meaning.
It is precisely because of the increased strength and confidence that we can be more tolerant of many things.
The reason why Su Cheng acted so decisively that day was essentially out of caution.
Perhaps at that time, Ah Yin really did, as she herself said, only want to save Xiao Wu's life and didn't consider anything else.
But for him at that time, he couldn't afford to leave such a hidden danger by his side.
He doesn't have the ability to withstand risks, nor does he dare to gamble.
A person's magnanimity is directly related to their strength.
If one tries to appear magnanimous when they have nothing to rely on, it is often just self-comfort.
This reliance could be due to strength, background, or other opportunities.
In the past, Su Cheng had the advantage of having Simulator as a cheat and knowing some future events, giving him a sense of confidence that he possessed great power and destiny.
But those things were not his true strength, and there were always external threats.
Even if one comprehends Innate Power, one must still guard against the covetous eyes of the Divine Realm, lest a powerful deity nip one in the bud.
Now, with his completely stabilized strength and realm, he is confident that he can hide his true abilities even in front of gods, and he has finally achieved true relaxation, able to examine many relationships from a higher perspective.
Whether this change in mindset was good or bad, Su Cheng himself couldn't say for sure.
He certainly hoped that he could always maintain those pure intentions, but he also understood that it was an extremely difficult thing to do.
Because that's human nature.
Whether due to a more favorable external environment or changes in one's own status and strength, one's thoughts will always change accordingly.
All he can do is try his best to maintain his true self, at least in terms of emotions, and try to keep his original heart.
Su Cheng's walking speed wasn't very fast, but it only took him a little over half an hour to enter the deepest part of this forest.
As you walk past two massive ancient trees that require several people to encircle, a breathtakingly beautiful scene unfolds before your eyes.
On the huge blue stone stood a graceful figure dressed in Blue-Gold Palace Dress, her eyes vacant, looking somewhere and lost in thought.
Her long, smooth blue hair cascaded down her back to her waist and hips, the strands swaying gently in the breeze, making her seem otherworldly.
In Su Cheng's eyes, Ah Yin at this moment was like a goddess who "did not eat grains, drank the wind and dew, rode the clouds, controlled the flying dragon, and roamed beyond the four seas," with a beautiful appearance and noble spirit.
She is both the finishing touch to this painting and seems ready to leave the painting at any moment and ride the wind away.
Su Cheng was taken aback.
In the past, Ah Yin certainly possessed an extraordinary temperament, combining the elegance of a secluded orchid in a valley with the gentle grace of soft jade, but she was definitely not quite at this level, truly possessing a peerless and aloof demeanor.
But...
"Hey, little girl, give me a smile."
For some reason, Su Cheng inexplicably felt the urge to disrupt this strange and beautiful atmosphere and pull the goddess down from the clouds.
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Hearing the familiar voice and teasing tone, Ah Yin was instantly jolted awake from her reverie.
She turned around, slightly bewildered, and immediately saw the young man standing not far away, smiling at her.
In an instant, a variety of emotions came rushing in, but upon closer reflection, it was impossible to discern exactly what they were.
She suddenly understood the meaning behind Blue Silver King's earlier words.
Why do we need to distinguish between things so clearly?
Isn't this surprise and satisfaction exactly what I longed for when I left the forest and innocently stepped into the human world?