"Your awareness is commendable. Invest in me, and I'll earn you a brand-new life." I gently stroked Xue Wei's cheek. This was the woman who had killed me once. Even if she had only slain one of my thoughts, such fortune was already enough to defy the heavens.
Countless Children of Fortune, even Children of Destiny, had died by my hand.
In this world-ending war, she would surely become a key figure.
"I don't know whether Xue Wei will have a brand-new life. I only hope Ancestor Xia will keep his promise." Xue Wei had nothing for me but submission; there was certainly no affection.
Of course I understood that fish and bear's paw could not both be had.
"Once I've drained enough power from the Star Marrow Seat's Da Chuling, I'll go out and help you save them. I'll even help you resolve this matter of Child Spiritization." I tipped up her chin and leaned in to kiss her.
After only a brief hesitation, Xue Wei responded. She did not refuse, yet neither was she particularly proactive. How could I fail to sense such dullness?
I pushed her away and gave a chilling smile. "Enough. If you don't know how, don't force yourself. I can't work up any interest in this kind of pandering without even physical attraction."
"I'm sorry. I'm just not used to it yet..."
Xue Wei grabbed my sleeve, intending to explain, but I took her hand directly and smiled. "Does something like this need getting used to? When you truly want to take the initiative, you won't need to explain anything."
"Mm, I understand." Xue Wei took a deep breath before looking at me seriously. "Can what Ancestor Xia said about Child Spiritization truly be resolved? The infection that has seeped into the Star Marrow