"Brother Jishi!!"
Just then, a light, graceful voice rang beside his ear.
Though that voice was so ethereal, it failed to stir even the slightest ripple in Qin Jishi's heart.
His reaction was no longer what it once was. By the time he came back to himself, Hong'er had already appeared before him and sat down.
Hong'er's cultivation had now reached the Heaven Splitting Realm.
Had Feng Xueyi not made her suppress her cultivation with all her might, she would likely have already torn through the void and ascended to the upper realm.
Now... a Heaven Splitting Realm cultivation... was a dream forever beyond Qin Jishi's reach.
"Brother Jishi, the wind is strong here. It isn't good for your recovery."
"..."
As she spoke, Hong'er waved her arm, and a barrier appeared.
Qin Jishi: "..."
Strong wind?
Heh heh!!
Qin Jishi might never have imagined that one day, he would fall to such a state.
A mere cold wind... was enough to leave him unable to resist.
Heh heh!
Heh heh!
Qin Jishi laughed at himself. "Hong'er, I just want to be alone for a while."
Though Qin Jishi could see things clearly, there were still moments when he could not let go.
It was understandable when one thought about it. He had once reached an entirely new height, only to become an utterly ordinary person again. No matter who it happened to, they likely would not be able to accept it...
"Brother Jishi!!"
Hong'er's heart ached for him, and her eyes gradually reddened.
"I know... I know you can't... can't let it go in your heart..."
"But!"
"But you still have Hong'er... Hong'er is very strong now. I can... I can shield you from wind and rain."
"..."
As she said this, tears fell from Hong'er's eyes without her