After An Qingyu finished speaking, he turned to look at Jiang Er beside him, his expression somewhat complicated.
"What is it?" Jiang Er asked.
"After I'm sealed away, I may not be able to talk to you like this for a very long time." An Qingyu looked into Jiang Er's eyes. "Making you stay awake alone and wait for me... that isn't fair. Maybe I can ask the Jade Emperor to seal you away with me."
"Didn't the Celestial Venerable say it? This seal requires the Great Xia Gods to set it up together. It's not something that can be done just because you ask... Besides, even if you can't keep me company, I can keep you company. I can see you every day in the Spirit Abyss and talk to you. It really won't be that hard to endure." Jiang Er spoke without a care.
An Qingyu opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to persuade her further, but Jiang Er stood up and said seriously:
"Alright, stop thinking so much. I can take care of myself! We still have plenty and plenty of time. If you really feel bad about it, just make it up to me after you wake up..."
"What compensation do you want?"
"Th-That depends on you!" Jiang Er turned her head away, a flush sweeping across her cheeks.
An Qingyu watched Jiang Er for a long while, then smiled. "I understand."
"What do you understand?"
"You'll know when the time comes."
Jiang Er glared at An Qingyu in feigned anger. He pretended not to notice, leisurely reclining against the back of his wheelchair as he gazed up at the star-filled sky.
"Do you think Qiye and the others know about this?" Jiang Er asked, as if she had just remembered something.
"By now, they probably do?"