"In other words, the letter you wrote to Xiao Tian before was to have her make this ring?" Di Yue Li raised her fair, delicate hand. In the dim lamplight, the gem on the ring cast a bewitching red glow.
"Mm," Qin Ze said. "It was to give you a surprise, wasn't it? That's why I acted like a riddler."
Di Yue Li said nothing more. Instead, she leaned her delicate body a little closer to Qin Ze, as if she wanted to melt herself into him.
"We should set off for the God Realm tomorrow morning. Once Tang San is dealt with, I'll have time to handle the many affairs on Douluo Continent," Qin Ze said softly, the faint, elegant fragrance brushing the tip of his nose.
"I'll listen to you," Di Yue Li replied simply. As she spoke, a trace of shyness suddenly appeared on her pure, otherworldly face. "Then... then how long until we hold the wedding?"
"I'll have to think that over properly. When the time comes, we'll invite our relatives and friends to gather together. A wedding should be lively and bustling," Qin Ze said after thinking for a moment.
"Mm." Di Yue Li murmured and fell asleep in Qin Ze's arms. At their realm, falling asleep was practically instant.
Qin Ze smiled helplessly and looked at those points of light flickering like the starry sky.
The next day.
In the early morning, thick mist still lingered around the Lake of Life, while dewdrops remained on the lush green leaves. Heavy drops of dew slid down to the earth and were greedily absorbed by the grass.
"You're leaving?" Di Tian and Bi Ji looked at Qin Ze.
Qin Ze nodded. "There are still some matters in the God Realm that require me, so I can't