Pain! Still So Painful!

Sunlight filtered through the cracks in the window, Ganlong Venerable's fingertips brushed against the back of the Fairy's neck.

Wangshu Fairy lay with her eyes closed on the ice jade couch, her white dress flowing, her mask still on.

She never moves when she's asleep, only breathing very lightly. Whenever You Su sleeps next to her senior sister, she feels that she is as quiet as a doll wearing a mask.

However, he knew better than anyone else that his senior sister was not a puppet, but a living, breathing person.

"How is it?" You Su asked with concern.

The female immortal withdrew her jade hand. "Your soul is unharmed, and your body is unscathed."

"Then why are you unconscious?"

As if to confirm it one more time, You Su anxiously grasped Wangshu's wrist and slowly channeled his Mystic Qi into her to examine her. But if there truly was a hidden ailment, even Ganlong Venerable couldn't detect it, so how could he possibly discover it?

Ganlong Venerable shook his head. "Her body shows no signs of exhaustion, so her deep sleep is indeed strange. But at least we can be certain that there is nothing wrong with her body."

Upon hearing this, You Su could only tighten her grip on the delicate hand in her hand.

Seeing the worry in the young man's eyes, Ganlong Venerable asked again, "Has she ever had these symptoms before?"

You Su thought for a moment, then her eyes lit up. "Yes!"

Last year, during their battle Moxie City, my senior sister, with her early-stage Transcendent Realm cultivation, blocked Cai Ling, an Evil Cultivator at the peak of the Transcendent Realm, but later also fell into a coma. He had observed my senior sister's aura at the time; it was peaceful and stable, yet she woke up later than him and my junior sister.

He then recounted his experience, and the female immortal looked surprised. "What happened after that? Did she experience anything unusual after she woke up?"

"Later... later, Senior Sister broke through to the middle stage of the Feather Transformation Realm!" You Su with great certainty, her worry turning into joy. "Senior Sister must have gained some enlightenment during the battle and is about to break through again!"

Ganlong Venerable was slightly taken aback. She had intended to say that no one could break through three levels in a year in the Feather Transformation Realm, and that breaking through to the Feather Transformation Realm couldn't be as simple as taking a nap.

But looking at the reassured boy, she remembered that he had almost reached the Transcendental Realm in just one year, which seemed to be even more extraordinary than his senior sister.

She couldn't voice her doubts, otherwise it would seem as if she, the Northern Sovereign Lord, was looking down on the world from the bottom of a well.

"Truly a prodigy," the female immortal sighed softly, then turned around and said, "Chi Yu, fetch a Crystal Soul Pill."

Long Chiyu stood quietly to the side, waiting. It was unclear whether he was simply being obedient in front of his master or had nothing to say.

She pursed her lips, then slid a small, gleaming white bottle from her sleeve and handed it over.

"This is made from Snow Soul Flowers picked from the far north snowfields. It's become difficult to find after the snowfields were sealed off. Holding it in your mouth can calm the mind." The female immortal then handed the boy the pills she had obtained from her disciple.

"Senior sister is fine. This medicine is too precious; you should keep it for yourself," You Su said with a gentle smile, politely declining.

Ganlong Venerable's hand, which was handing over the pill, paused in mid-air. He recalled how the young man had shamelessly asked him for pills back then. If he hadn't genuinely been unable to provide any decent pills at the time, he would have made sure the young man had swindled him out of everything.

But after a few days, his attitude had completely changed. Faced with the precious elixir he could finally offer, he couldn't bear to let her 'bleed' anymore.

Yes... anyway, she'd already given blood that was a thousand times, ten thousand times more precious than this Ice Soul Pill. This boy, not even nineteen yet, actually felt sorry for this four-hundred-year-old woman...

Thinking back on how the two went from enemies to friends, and then from friends to lovers, the fairy's ears felt hot, but she felt no regret whatsoever.

She placed the pill into his palm, saying, "You and Wangshu Fairy have rendered meritorious service in saving Bei Ao; a mere pill is nothing to mention. Besides, it's a reward from me, so accept it."

As soon as she finished speaking, she stood up gracefully, but the young man was not so well-behaved. Not only did he not take the medicine, but he also secretly hooked his finger around hers, as if trying to keep her there.

Although she was older, this was her first experience with matters of the heart between a man and a woman, especially with her own disciple waiting beside her and his dao companion lying next to her. She felt embarrassed and secretly pricked the young man's warm palm with an ice shard before withdrawing her hand without making a sound.

Watching her master interact with You Su from behind, Long Chiyu felt a pang of bitterness in her heart—this was my medicine!

The Ganlong Venerable was known for her integrity and did not keep any high-quality elixirs on her person. Even her disciple, Long Chiyu, despite being Dragon Girl, did not live a life of luxury.

This Ice Soul Pill was one of the few gifts that Ganlong Venerable gave to Long Chiyu, so it's no wonder that Long Chiyu felt heartbroken. She once thought he was the most beautiful and best master in the world, but now her thoughts have changed.

How can a teacher not only steal what their student loves, but also snatch their student's belongings and give them to the man their student likes right in front of the student?

"What are you daydreaming about?" Ganlong Venerable frowned slightly, noticing his disciple's odd behavior.

Long Chiyu hurriedly lowered his head, "This disciple is just a little tired."

The female immortal tilted her head slightly, sighing inwardly, lamenting that fate had brought everything together against her will.

She placed her hand on Long Chiyu's shoulder, "You've certainly had a hard time these past few days. You did a good job keeping the news under wraps."

She rarely praised her disciples in such a formal way as physical contact, but Long Chiyu was not as flattered as she had imagined.

The girl looked up, her smile tinged with bitterness.

"This disciple simply didn't want those with ulterior motives to tarnish the Fairy's reputation; it's nothing."

The two were so surprised when they learned that Wangshu had used words to dissuade the Lord of Dreams, because they were worried that this matter would be used against them.

"Let's go, it's not safe here."

It's frightening enough to say such things to an evil spirit, let alone to an Evil God, not to mention that the Evil God actually listened to her.

You Su had already noticed that his senior sister's attitude towards evil spirits was different from that of ordinary people. He didn't know how Wangshu managed to do it, but he knew that his senior sister had no ill intentions towards people, just not towards evil spirits either.

He can understand Wangshu, but that doesn't mean others can. Anyone who doesn't know Wangshu Fairy probably accuse her of colluding with Evil God.

This was precisely what Ganlong Venerable was worried about. He knew that Wangshu Fairy's junior brother, You Su, was currently the 'Fifth Evil God' wanted by the Five Continents. If Wangshu Fairy was also framed, the pressure from public opinion would increase exponentially, making it even more difficult to reverse You Su's reputation.

After all, very few people had actually come into contact with the two of them like she had. During this sensitive period when Evil God were causing trouble one after another, everyone and everything had to avoid getting involved with evil spirits. Fortunately, Long Chiyu did not let this statement continue to spread, and most people just thought it was the result of everyone working together and Wangshu Fairy risking her life to save them.

"You've grown up, knowing how to win people's hearts." The female immortal withdrew her hand and smiled at the girl. "Come with me to see Venerable Qingsong. Although the evil spirits have retreated, Bei'ao is in dire need of rebuilding."

Long Chiyu bowed and agreed, then followed behind the female immortal.

You Su noticed that her steps were heavier than usual today, quite unlike her previous light and graceful demeanor. Although she found it strange, she had no intention of prying into her private affairs. Instead, she asked:

"Dragon Girl, please wait! Do you know where Bai Ze has gone?"

Long Chiyu recalled Bai Ze's angry demeanor when he left and felt a pang of sympathy. "I don't know where Lord Bai Ze went either. Perhaps he was venting his anger by catching evil spirits."

"Venting anger?"

"She's still on Mount Shen." The female immortal, who had already stepped outside, turned back and continued, "Mount Shen has just experienced turmoil; it's not advisable to wander around. You should stay here and stay with Wangshu Fairy. If you need anything, you can seek help from the disciples outside the hall. As for Bai Ze... you don't need to worry. After this battle, no one on Mount Shen dares to touch her."

Upon hearing this You Su nodded slightly, and looking at the woman's imposing figure in front of the door, he couldn't help but feel a pang of pity.

"Now that the turmoil has finally subsided, Your Sovereign Lord should not overwork yourself."

The female immortal was taken aback, forcibly suppressing a smile from her lips. "Young Master You should worry about yourself first."

She turned gracefully, her gilded belt tracing a beautiful arc in the sunlight as she did so; she was truly breathtakingly beautiful.

Her dashing and heroic figure left You Su stunned and Long Chiyu feeling ashamed of herself. Although she was confident in her beauty, she knew that she could never compare to her master. Moreover, the female immortal was like an old tree sprouting new buds, and the radiance on her fairy face was something that even she had never seen before.

The girl glanced back at the boy who was eagerly waiting, and her eyelashes drooped even more. The conversation between the two just now seemed to have taken on a different meaning to her.

After working hard for many days, the little horse being pulled by the cart must be quite worried about itself...

She desperately wanted to tell herself to stop overthinking, that the two were merely exchanging words of comfort. But the medicine her master had prescribed was still lying in her Universe Bag, so why deceive herself?

She followed behind her master for an unknown amount of time, seemingly lost in thought.

It wasn't that the loss of her beloved made her heartbroken; after all, she already knew that You Su already had two beloved dao companion. She never asked for anything, only wanting to repay the life-saving grace, and she was determined to keep this feeling in her heart and not disturb his life.

What truly troubled her was that she had prepared to dedicate herself to Bei Ao, just like her master, but her master betrayed the promise she believed in, doing what she wanted to do but hadn't. How could she not be heartbroken?

After walking for a long time, Ganlong Venerable finally stopped, standing with his hands behind his back in front of the Chilong Stele, his black sacrificial robe trailing ten feet of flowing cloud patterns.

The sound of ice chiseling came from the foot of the mountain as cultivators cleaned the buildings corrupted by evil spirits. The cultivators coming and going were busy, their conversation filled with lingering fear of the calamity of the previous day and their hopes for the future.

Although these expectations were mostly tinged with concerns, there was also no shortage of praise for her, the Sovereign Lord who saved Bei Ao from the hands of the Immortal Ancestor and the Evil God.

She gazed at the still pristine white Kong Yuan Divine Mountain, yet felt it had changed. The wind and snow remained, but it was no longer the heavy, solemn, and lifeless sacred mountain of the past, for people's hearts had changed.

Now that the crisis has been averted, and the losses and casualties from this great battle were less than expected, the fairy finally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, there is still a big problem that hasn't been solved yet.

"Chi Yu, do you think Master did the right thing?" she asked softly.

Long Chiyu snapped out of his reverie, gazing silently at the vast land of Beiao for a moment. "The Divine Mountain is now united as one, and Beiao has been reborn. Some have already privately referred to Master as the Human Emperor, saying that Beiao does not believe in the Immortal Ancestor, but only in the Human Emperor, and many people have responded enthusiastically. Faced with this new atmosphere, Master is certainly right."

But her words did not earn the goddess's approval; instead, she let out a long sigh.

"You have truly grown through this ordeal. Before, you were always obedient to your teacher and would never dare to question what I did."

Long Chiyu hurriedly prepared to apologize, "This disciple should not have spoken so presumptuously..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was helped up by Ganlong Venerable.

The girl looked up and saw her usually serious master smiling broadly, his eyes full of approval.

"Having stood alone on this mountaintop for so long, I often find myself blinded by a single leaf. Now that you've grown up and can help share some of the burden, I'm very gratified."

Upon hearing this, Long Chiyu felt a bittersweet feeling, and his nose tingled with tears. "This disciple is terrified, but I will never forget Master's teachings and will always keep Bei Ao in my heart."

Ganlong Venerable was taken aback, realizing that his disciple's last sentence came out of nowhere, as if it were a deliberate reminder to her.

"I knew then that I hadn't made a mistake in taking you as my disciple back then." Ganlong Venerable affectionately embraced his beloved disciple. "It's just that Bei'ao won't suffer for so long anymore. There's only one person who cares about Bei'ao, and that's enough. You're still young, and you shouldn't have to endure the hardships that I did when I was young. Before I knew it, you'd grown up so much; it's time for you to find dao companion."

Upon hearing this, Long Chiyu's expression suddenly changed. "Master, why do you say such a thing? This disciple has already pledged my heart and soul to Bei Ao, and only wishes to serve you and follow you for the rest of my life!"

"Really?" The fairy looked into her eyes.

For some reason, Long Chiyu felt flustered and uneasy under her master's gaze, the boy's image constantly lingering in her mind. And to make matters worse, the person asking these questions was the very master who had stolen her love, leaving her with a bitter and indescribable feeling.

"Answer my first question again." The fairy tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear.

Long Chiyu was somewhat taken aback, only then realizing that when her master first asked her whether she had done the right thing, he wasn't asking about Bei Ao at all, but rather about her relationship with that young man...

She felt extremely wronged, wondering if her master was deliberately showing off in front of her. She didn't know where she got the courage to disobey her most respected master for the first time.

"I think Master did something wrong." Long Chiyu bit her rosy lower lip, and although she was terrified, she still spoke her mind.

"What's wrong with it?"

"Master is... is disrespectful to elders!" The young girl was desperate. "If this gets out, the whole world will laugh at us!"

The noble female immortal's eyes twitched slightly upon hearing this, but her gentle smile remained perfectly maintained.

"But he is in critical condition; how can I, as his teacher, stand by and watch him die?"

"Master's body is of utmost importance, then... then it shouldn't be Master who sacrifices himself!"

It's not up to me, is it up to you, little girl?

The female immortal suppressed her annoyance and said calmly, "In that dream, there are only the three of us: me, him, and Bai Ze. If I can't come, are you suggesting that Bai Ze, who looks like a child, come instead?"

Long Chiyu hesitated for a long time, but could not say anything more. If it weren't for the fact that no one was willing to help, there seemed to be no other way. If he had to blame someone, he could only blame himself for not being powerful enough and being thrown out of the dream by the Lord of Dreams so early.

Thinking of this, the girl felt disheartened. But then Ganlong Venerable touched her cheek with his palm. Such an intimate gesture between master and disciple was unprecedented, leaving the girl astonished.

"Silly child, you should fight for the person you like. I only want to save Bei Ao because You Su helped him, not because of any romantic feelings. Bei Ao will not easily let go of such a man of high ideals and loyalty. But if you look around Bei Ao, who among the women of similar age can be considered his perfect match?"

Long Chiyu felt a surge of life in Ai Mo's heart when he saw his master's resolute gaze.

Without being arrogant, she is the person Master was talking about!

Like a bolt of lightning, in an instant she understood! She understood everything!

A man like You Su would be extremely grateful to his master for saving his life. And if his master were to arrange for him to be together, and he were to make further efforts, he would certainly not be able to refuse!

This is all because Master saw through my feelings for You Su. She was not only trying to save people, but also to help me! She was even willing to sacrifice herself!

So it turns out my master wasn't trying to take away my love; she was doing it to save him and help me pursue her!

I misunderstood you, Master!

Long Chiyu was deeply moved. Like a fledgling returning to its nest, he embraced the Fairy and buried his head in the broad chest of the Ganlong Venerable, sobbing.

"Silly child, it's too early to cry. Cultivators have a long life ahead of them, there's no rush. The only way you can become more outstanding is for me to find you a match. Things should be done in secret, so until then, just work hard quietly. I think my disciple, the last disciple of Ganlong Venerable, is no worse than the two disciples of Lotus Sword Venerable."

"Yes, yes! Chi Yu will definitely try her best!" The girl secretly clenched her fist.

Ganlong Venerable stroked the back of the girl's neck, but his gentle smile revealed a hint of awkwardness.

These words weren't just a stopgap measure to dispel her foolish disciple's resentment towards her. She still felt quite guilty for stealing the man her disciple had her eye on, so it was understandable that she wanted to make amends to the girl. Besides, if it were a buy-one-get-one-free deal, the one who would benefit would be the young man, since he already had two dao companion; he wouldn't refuse, would he?

However, the thought of herself, the Sovereign Lord of Bei'ao, having to share a single person with her disciple seemed utterly absurd. She reasoned that if things continued like this, Chi Yu would eventually lose interest in him. She decided to find other handsome young men to approach, and who knew if Chi Yu would politely decline the invitation herself.

Regardless of what the future holds, at least for now, not only has the girl's inner conflict been resolved, but her fighting spirit has also been ignited, making it a skillful move.

The female immortal was filled with many thoughts, and suddenly felt embarrassed and annoyed.

If it weren't for the pregnancy-stabilizing prescription left by Bai Ze, she could have easily gotten away with it in front of Chi Yu. But Bai Ze deliberately made things difficult for her, causing this whole mess.

But then she thought again, if that day really came, what would the young girl's master call her disciple? Could it be... calling her sister-in-law?

Ganlong Venerable suddenly felt great, and he only hoped that one day he would see how interesting Bai Ze's expression would be.

If you enjoy acting young and playing the younger sister, then be a good younger sister to him for the rest of your life...

The female fairy laughed gleefully.

The night was as dark as ink, and the stars were like silver sand scattered across the sky.

The daytime hustle and bustle of Kong Yuan Divine Mountain has faded away, and the snow gleams with a cold, bluish light under the moonlight. At the end of the winding ice steps, two figures stand side by side on the stargazing platform.

The plain-colored skirt of the Ganlong Venerable fluttered in the wind, and the sash embroidered with dragon patterns brushed against You Su's wrist, like a wisp of wind carrying the scent of cedar.

"The Archimedes Venerable has taken over his master's task. He has been calculating the star orbits for two days," she said, a crystal forming at her fingertip that reflected the halo of the Big Dipper. "Greedy Wolf has returned to its position, Broken Army has withdrawn its edge, and Bei Ao's calamity... is finally over."

You Su looked up at the starry sky, his left eye becoming even clearer. "That's good. This is the new Bei'ao, reborn after the calamity. The people of Bei'ao are indomitable; perhaps this ordeal wasn't such a bad thing."

Ganlong Venerable sighed softly, "However, the new Bei'ao is different from what I initially envisioned; there is still a long way to go."

"Are you still blaming yourself for your mistake?" the young man asked softly, his hand already naturally grasping the Fairy's soft hand.

The female immortal's fingers, held by the young man, curled slightly, seemingly embarrassed. The young man, however, held on tightly, preventing her from pulling away. But the woman, possessing the Void Transformation Realm cultivation, could easily pull her fingers out wherever she wanted; she simply didn't want to...

"Although everything I've done has been secretly orchestrated by the Immortal Ancestor, I was ultimately too hasty. Now that Bei'ao is being rebuilt, I intend to temporarily shelve the plan to exchange Black Soil for frozen soil. Once all the Evil Demon are vanquished, I can proceed slowly; perhaps people will be more accepting of that then."

"Don't you plan to witness the day when Bei'ao prospers?"

"I used to think that this path was a solitary one, and that it was inevitable to be impatient for quick success. Now that I know that I am not alone on this path, why should I be in such a hurry to achieve results?" The woman looked at him calmly, and it was self-evident who had changed her mind.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Do you want me to take over your mantle?" You Su joked.

The female immortal seemed to have thought of something, but couldn't laugh, "I am already old and will eventually be unable to break the five-hundred-year limit. But you are still young, and you have the potential to change not only Bei'ao, but also the Five Continents."

You Su was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, realizing the source of the faint sadness in the woman's voice.

I was born before you were born, I was born after you had grown old.

Although they admired each other, there was a significant age gap between them. When the initial enthusiasm subsided, this became a stark reality they had to confront.

The fairy suddenly felt the boy's hand gripping her even tighter, as if he wanted to dig it into her flesh and bone, to become one with her hand, never to be separated again.

"If you want to do it yourself, do it. If you saved me just to dump this chore on me, then you've misjudged me. But it's a life for a life. You're lucky you saved me. You won't die, and I won't let you die either."

The boy spoke with absolute certainty and conviction, his other hand already reaching into his collar as if to retrieve something.

Before he could take it out, the woman pressed his hand down. "Don't take it out, keep it. I didn't save you because of it."

You Su wanted to take was, of course, the Universe Bag containing the Heavenly Awakening Spiritual Light.

I know...

"Giving it to me now is useless. Bei'ao is in dire need of rebuilding, and I have no time to cultivate. If you keep it, many people will want to protect your life. I'm not about to die, and you're only eighteen. Who knows how long a hundred years will be? It's not too late to give it to me when the time is right."

This woman, with her unparalleled beauty, had an incredibly charming smile. You Su recalled the details of his journey to Bei Ao—his love-hate relationship with this woman, which ultimately led them together by shared aspirations. Though their time together was short, the ups and downs of their feelings were all the more profound. Now, holding her hand, it all felt like a dream.

As if remembering something, You Su immediately bent down and started digging in the snow.

"What's wrong?" the fairy asked with concern.

You Su didn't answer, but just kept digging. Finally, she scooped up a handful of half-black, half-white snow from deep in the snow, Black Soil fragments dripping through her fingers.

"Though the evil spirits have retreated, the decaying corpses have become the best fertilizer."

He broke open a clod of charred earth, and the smell of humus immediately filled the air. "Not only the sacred mountain, but also the area outside it. Although the quantity is certainly not enough to completely transform Bei'ao, it just goes along with your idea of proceeding step by step. Once the remaining evil spirits are dealt with, the Black Soil in the snow will speak for the Sovereign Lord."

The female immortal's eyes flickered slightly. Back then, she decided to dig up the Sea Well precisely because she felt that she couldn't find that much evil spirit soil on land. But she never expected that the Sea Well would fail, and the Evil Tide that surged out of the Sea Well would fulfill part of her ideal in another way.

She had mixed feelings, unsure whether to sigh or laugh, "Fate is certainly unpredictable."

You Su smiled and pulled a withered Snow Mulberry Flower from his sleeve. When the flower stem was inserted into the Black Soil, it unexpectedly sprouted a new green.

Ganlong Venerable gazed at the trembling bud, he suddenly felt a warmth on his shoulder— You Su had unknowingly taken off his outer robe and draped it over her shoulders. The dark robe still retained his body heat, mixed with the scent of pine resin and rust, and felt even more comfortable than the brocade of the Nine Heavens.

She tried to refuse, but the boy had already taken a half step back. "Bai Ze is quite stubborn, it's been like this all day..."

"In this respect, she's just like the Palace Lord of Dragon Seeing Palace; otherwise, they wouldn't share the same body." The female immortal unconsciously rubbed the gold patterns on the hem of her robe with her fingertips, and chuckled. "When I was young, I mistakenly burned the miscellaneous books she bought, thinking they were waste paper. She was so angry that she hid in a cave deep within the sacred mountain's veins—a place I've never even set foot in..."

She paused, the icy crystal earrings clinking softly. "Later, I apologized for a long time and promised to buy her the exact same one before she finally took control of her body and led me out."

You Su couldn't help but chuckle, "With her around, you don't feel lonely."

The fairy lowered her eyes, and a faint smile appeared on her lips on the snow. "Yes, but who talks to themselves for a lifetime?"

Yes, now there are other people she can talk to.

A night breeze swept past the glazed eaves, You Su suddenly raised her hand to brush away the snowflakes that had fallen from her temples.

Ganlong Venerable's breath hitched. She felt that the boy was more proactive than she had thought, as if he was completely unafraid of her, the Sovereign Lord. But then she thought again, and realized that he was indeed not afraid from the beginning.

What are your plans next?

"As the person in my dream said, I will go to Japan."

"Venturing into the Demon Race realm is no easy task. Before that, you should go into seclusion," the female immortal abruptly interrupted him.

"With Senior Sister still unconscious, I truly have no heart for seclusion. However, fortunately, with the Sovereign Lord's help, my body has calmed down. As long as no more enemies arrive, it's alright for me to postpone my seclusion." The young man smiled again at the woman's concerned gaze. "I'm not lying; the Sovereign Lord should be able to sense it. If there are still any issues, then I can only trouble the Sovereign Lord again."

The female immortal understood the unspoken meaning in the young man's words, and a faint blush rose to her cheeks. Although she found the young man incredibly audacious, she couldn't bring herself to be angry. Instead, she felt a sense of joy that the young man cared about her. However, having cultivated her composure for many years, she still possessed this much self-control.

"Since there is no major problem, we should not launch another major attack, lest it damage the foundation."

Before she could finish speaking, You Su suddenly leaned in close, his nose almost touching hers.

"What does Your Sovereign Lord consider our relationship to be?"

The young man's sudden question startled the woman. Looking at the handsome face so close to hers, she hesitated for a long time before finally adopting a commanding air:

"You're in a bit of a rush."

You Su, however, did not back down. Instead, he laughed and said, "I didn't want to force the Sovereign Lord, but the Sovereign Lord One just said those nonsense about 'beauty and white hair.' I panicked and became anxious. It's not easy to get the Sovereign Lord One to change his mind, so You Su naturally has to press on relentlessly. Otherwise, if the Sovereign Lord goes back on his word, wouldn't I be the one who suffers?"

He laid bare his thoughts, and the fairy bit her lip, but couldn't muster the slightest anger.

She brought up the topic of youthful beauty and aging hair intentionally, just to see if the calmed-down young man's enthusiasm would be dampened by reality. But clearly, the young man's reaction was neither a passing fancy nor out of a desire to repay a debt.

"What kind of relationship do you want?" the woman asked, biting her lower lip, as the boy drew closer.

"The Sovereign Lord once taught me that the most ideal dao companion is someone who shares the same ideals and aspirations, but he didn't mention age at all. So, Sovereign Lord, do you think someone shares the same ideals and aspirations with me?"

You Su had already learned from his junior sister that the best way to make a proud person give in was to be direct. So, when it came to this old proud person, it was an even more direct approach!

The female immortal never imagined that one day she would be asked such a question in such a manner. She had walked this path of saving the world alone for hundreds of years, and the accumulated loneliness had transformed into a deeper joy after meeting a kindred spirit.

"I guess so..."

She wanted to dodge, yet it seemed she had no intention of dodging at all. You Su had already loosely wrapped his arms around her waist and held her restless wrists.

Just when the two thought the observatory was deserted, Bai Ze, hidden in the shadows, bit down hard on the candied fruit in her mouth. She gazed at the two people almost embracing under the moonlight, her canine teeth sinking deep into her lower lip.

Her amber pupils reflected the curve of the boy's Adam's apple bobbing as he looked up, and the celestial maiden's eyelashes drooping as if in final resignation.

It hurts! It hurts so much!

Someone, please stop them!

Then that person arrived.

"Master! Someone from the Central Yuan Continent requests an audience!"