Completely Helpless Against This Person

Su Qing'an had no interest in controlling such a vast power; he always felt that doing so would make him lose his freedom.

In their view, let alone building a faction, managing one was obviously an extremely troublesome matter.

Both Mr. Otto, who was always diligent and hardworking, and Dr. Mei, who almost never slept in the last era, gave their initial impressions of managers.

But Xiao Xuan, who was quite knowledgeable about the affairs of [Chao Xian], didn't think so. While eating her cool and sweet fruit salad, she complained:

"Don't worry, even if we force you to accept the burden of [Chaoxian] now, it won't be too difficult."

"Didn't your apprentice handle all the dirty work, the hard labor, and the initial, most difficult stages? You just need to treat [Chaoxian] as the outer sect of Mount Taixu. Rongyue originally intended to develop [Chaoxian] with this positioning."

"And now, you can pretend it doesn't exist."

"An organization that can operate on its own even without a leader for a long time is, in a sense, already quite mature. Next, we just need to refine the system and traditional practices, and even if Rongyue is released, you can become hands-off managers."

Su Qing'an's reaction was still somewhat delayed; in a sense, he was an outsider.

But the Immortal Chi Yuan could clearly feel the intense guilt of having raised his disciple like a tool for many years and now beginning to reap the rewards.

But this gift is something that's hard to accept or refuse.

Accepting it would feel psychologically strange.

If I don't accept it, I'll feel like I'm trampling on Jiang Rongyue's five years of hard work and perseverance.

The immortal could only choose the former when weighing the two options, but when she actually started thinking about how to accept and control [Chaoxian], she found herself somewhat uncomfortable with the name of this force.

Chao Xian, Chao Xian.

While the name doesn't quite convey the most straightforward meaning of a religious organization, it's essentially no different.

Even though the doctrines within are not about worshipping immortals, but rather about striving to become immortals, this still doesn't prevent the followers from considering regular worship of immortals as a basic ritual.

Jiang Rongyue did indeed tread very delicately on the edge that Fu Hua could not accept. Although she did not cross the line, she was always in danger of brushing against it.

This was only the initial stage of its power. Five years is not a long time for any organization, and it is unknown how far this ideology will progress as time goes by.

Xiao Xuan took a bite of grapes and said:

Is Chi Yuan very worried about [Chao Xian]?

Fu Hua gently pinched her cheeks, which were puffed out from the food, her eyes lowered, seemingly brimming with spring water, and she smiled softly, saying:

"It's alright, just a little bit of an adjustment period."

Xiao Xuan complained:

"What's there to be uncomfortable about? [Chaoxian] is defined as an outer sect. Rongyue has already preliminarily defined that the sect leader can only be a disciple of an immortal. In other words, Chi Yuan, you can just take on a disciple every few decades and leave him there to AFK."

"The troubles of the world remain irrelevant to you; you've simply gained another mouthpiece and a channel to learn about the outside world."

"I think your life and Susu's life will probably not be affected at all, or even if there is an impact, it will only be in a positive sense."

She thought for a moment, then started counting on her fingers:

"For example, it's more convenient to go down the mountain to buy groceries and daily necessities. People who cause trouble in the mess down the mountain can be dealt with in advance. Older buildings on Mount Taixu can also be repaired by skilled craftsmen. Also, the mountain is very deserted, but the area down the mountain has become lively, so it's not easy to feel lonely anymore."

"And also, Chao Xian City is very close to here; it should only take you about ten minutes to get there."

"Besides, Su Su said her memories have returned, so you can start preparing for your wedding. Before, you could only have a simple ceremony on Mount Taixu, with the only onlookers being villagers, or maybe just Shi Shi and Rong Yue. It was very quiet."

"We can totally hold it in Chao Xian City now, it'll definitely be a lot of fun, isn't that great?"

Upon hearing this, the two exchanged a glance, but then couldn't help looking away. It was clearly something they had agreed upon beforehand, but now that Xiao Xuan had blurted it out, it inexplicably made their hearts flutter.

Thinking about it carefully, whether or not one gets married doesn't seem to change one's life much, but whether or not one takes that step has a lot of significance in the secular world. At least for Su Qing'an, the abnormal life he experienced did not erase his understanding of the concept of marriage.

After regaining all their memories, they will experience even more complex emotions and feelings than before.

Theoretically speaking, if you calculate the time spent experiencing all the world lines, from a purely physical perspective, you've unknowingly turned twenty.

Although it may not have seemed like the legal age to get married in the past, in this era it is the age to settle down and start a family.

On the contrary, Fu Hua, who had become numb to these concepts over thousands of years, was somewhat indifferent to them, but she couldn't help but care about some things that adults with blind spots in their knowledge might encounter after marriage.

Whether Fusion Warrior can have offspring after marriage was an unsolved mystery in the previous era, one that no one had time to explore.

The Fusion Warrior and Planet-class Honkai Beast are even stranger; no matter how you look at it, the only way to uncover their secrets is through practical experience.

Fu Hua thought that if Doctor Mobius were here, he would definitely be very interested in personally exploring the relationship between humanity and nature, science and theology.

However, her first reaction was still limited by the shame of not having had the chance to expose herself to the light for a long time, which restricted her wild imagination, and she chose to force this part of her thinking to shut down.

The girl's fair face remained expressionless, as if her inner thoughts were operating on a separate cycle, and she spoke naturally:

"Xiao Xuan is right. Now that we've regained our memories, let's put this matter on the agenda as soon as possible."

Su Qing'an felt her heart pounding, but her State of Still Water quickly calmed the turbulent emotions, leaving her completely unfazed. She then calmly said:

I have no objection.

Marriage is definitely a good thing. There's nothing to argue about in this kind of place. He was the one who liked the other person first, so in his eyes, there's really no need to back down.

Xiao Xuan glanced at their faces, his interest still lingering, and a strange feeling of emotion welled up inside him.

She truly never imagined that her own Chi Yuan would one day get married. Getting someone with such a dense mind to understand was harder than getting an iron tree to bloom.

But now that a miracle has happened, she feels she should take it easy.

This is also the core reason why Xiao Xuan, as a member of her maternal family, has always found Su Qing'an very agreeable.

Of course, the other party's appearance and age also played a part. In the previous era, Su Su and her immortal were practically walking on the edge of the law, which made Xiao Xuan feel a little guilty for Chi Yuan.

Otherwise, in a different situation, this Armed Puppet would act like a spoiled brat, and wouldn't be so easy to talk to.

But now Xiao Xuan is worried that the two might be mismatched if they get married.

Of course, deep down she still felt that Chi Yuan, as a beauty who was forever frozen at the age of seventeen, even if she couldn't show a more charming and mature side, had a very long shelf life. Where could she find such a good partner in this era? Su Su was definitely not at a loss.

Compared to candy boxes that expire, Canned Food yellow peaches that never expire are the most delicious!

Yes, that's it.

But...

"Let's wait until Susu is a bit older before talking about it, otherwise we don't know what the people of Chao Xian City will think of Chi Yuan."

The immortal's expression was serene, but he quickly realized that the boy was clearly more concerned than he was. He couldn't help but smile slightly, and the subtle feeling in his heart vanished instantly. He stroked the boy's soft, black hair and said with a smile:

"Okay, let's start making preparations then, and talk about it when my Susu grows up."

Su Qing'an listened to these cloying words that left her speechless.

At this point, he began to hope that Fu Hua's earlier observation that he had grown a little older wasn't just her imagination.

Fortunately, whether it was an illusion or not, this body would grow naturally like that of an ordinary mortal, and there would surely be a day when it would witness the marriage of Li Shishi and Jiang Rongyue.

Speaking of which, wouldn't it be unwise to let Senior Sister Shishi and Rongyue take a bath directly in Cloud Dragon Waterfall?

The thought only flashed through the boy's mind for a moment before he stopped pursuing it.

Since it's been confirmed that these two don't get along, there's no question of who lost out.

As for whether to attack or defend, whether to be 0 or 1, and who the pillow princess is, these complex and wonderful questions are completely irrelevant to me.

Cloud Dragon Waterfall.

Li Shishi silently retreated to the hot spring opposite Jiang Rongyue. The two were on opposite sides of the lake, gazing at each other from afar. The warmth of their gazes was separated by the rising mist, and neither could see the other clearly.

Last night, in order to fit the setting of her nearly shattered swordsmanship and being severely injured, the girl fell into a deep sleep with the help of her mind. Therefore, she was able to meet Jiang Rongyue, whom she had not seen for two years, this morning while she was still awake.

It can only be said that even if the other party didn't see through my acting skills.

But it's still so embarrassing!

It was so shameful that she momentarily forgot all the resentment and suffering she had endured from searching for him for two years. Apart from the anxiety of praying that yesterday's attempt to cover up the truth would fail, she felt no negative emotions. Instead, she felt only the joy and happiness of seeing him safe and sound again.

But after Li Shishi regained her composure, she still felt that she couldn't show her true emotions.

Otherwise, if you appear too easy to handle, you'll be easily manipulated.

Moreover, Jiang Rongyue is someone who never learns from her mistakes.

Ha, they can die whenever they want, leave whenever they want, and disappear without a trace. They don't care about themselves at all.

This is what bad women are like; they're really awful.

After the logical process in the girl's mind was completed, the emotional process continued to run wild, gradually evolving into this troublesome situation that required someone to coax her.

That's why I deliberately chose a position that was furthest away from the other person.

A cold smile unconsciously crept onto her lips, completely forgetting the guilt she felt when she pretended to be asleep yesterday.

But after soaking in the hot spring for a while, Li Shishi listened to the clamor of the waterfall cascading into the lake and the continuous silence. She calmed down a little from her emotional state and wondered if it was a bit foolish of her to expect a block of wood to take the initiative to please her.

Even though Su Su said that Jiang Rongyue was indeed acting strangely, just like herself, and had some ulterior motives.

But this person is a quiet, reserved person with no emotional intelligence.

Isn't she giving the other person absolutely no chance by sitting so far away?

It's infuriating, but it would be so embarrassing to sit there now.

Li Shishi hesitated for a moment, then gathered the small wooden bucket in front of her, which was filled with ice and contained the fruit salad she had brought.

If this person doesn't come, I won't be able to finish the food by myself...

Just as she expected, Jiang Rongyue showed no intention of trying to coax her at this moment.

From Jiang Rongyue's perspective, Li Shishi's lukewarm attitude this morning, considering her original personality and the relationship between the two, easily leads to the conclusion that the other party is unhappy.

Even someone as oblivious as her could tell that the other person's attitude was different from what she perceived as obvious coldness and indifference.

However, compared to her sudden departures over the past two years and her own wrongdoing in causing the other party's heart to be troubled, Jiang Rongyue was not surprised by this, but she would still feel somewhat saddened and disappointed.

She didn't think she shouldn't be treated this way; it was just that she vaguely assumed from Su Qing'an's rambling yesterday that he was about to get married and choose a husband, which made her somewhat fearful.

--This is related to the reasons for fearing this alienation.

Even though Li Shishi believed herself to be important enough to shatter her sword heart, it still didn't mean that her feelings were a love that ignored worldly barriers.

The woman Jiang Rongyue knew was once a renowned Courtesan in the Capital City, and is still a stunning beauty coveted by thousands.

She was so gentle and delicate, and so earnest and devout in her dealings with people and things. Even if she broke her sword heart for someone, it would not prove whether this importance stemmed from her gentleness.

Jiang Rongyue's heart was in turmoil. Since yesterday, her usually calm Mind Lake had been in constant turmoil, as if there was no end to it. It had become even more unbearable after that person woke up and treated her.

Suddenly, she remembered the painting of that person sitting in the courtyard, writing poems and painting. His slender figure appeared delicate and fragile amidst the falling maple leaves in the autumn wind.

He would always stand beside the other person, silently stroking his sword.

The Courtesan would glance at her quietly, her eyes filled with an unadorned smile, like a spring breeze that could carry away the light snow of late winter.

But if one were to deeply contemplate how this face would henceforth display a corresponding smile to others, and how it would evoke similar feelings in them, it would feel as if a raging fire were burning within one's heart, a poison called jealousy was searing, and a knife called fear was scraping at one's soul...

Even so, Jiang Rongyue's face remained completely unchanged.

The girl was so used to enduring and tasting bitterness that she could quietly bear even the most unfamiliar emotions. This stemmed from the resilience and habits she had developed in those mountains and forests. She could lie silently in the snow until death without making a sound, and she could endure hunger, injuries, and despair before hunting demons, while keeping her hand steady on the sword.

Even if such a person is wounded as if pierced by a thousand arrows, they can still remain calm and composed, as if they don't care at all.

But this suffering is real after all; when a blockhead finally understands, he always has to pay a similar price.

She silently accompanied the other person as they soaked in the hot spring. This body, which originated from another version of herself, was not even draped in a light veil. It was only under the influence of the steam and the refraction of light that it was shrouded in a hazy mist, vaguely revealing the beauty of a woman of her age who possessed both plumpness and slenderness. Her soft black hair spread out Ruoshui, undulating with the ripples of the waterfall.

Jiang Rongyue lowered her gaze, seemingly not intending to peek at the more alluring beauty in the distance. Instead, she fixed her gaze on the colorful petals swaying and swirling beside her. She gently inhaled the fragrance emanating from the petals, feeling her whole body relax. With the help of the hot spring, her mind drifted into a blissful trance.

I heard from my Grand Martial Uncle that these are special petals made from a combination of lavender and medicinal herbs, which can invigorate muscles and bones and make people feel comfortable.

He also said that it would be best to stay with Li Shishi while she soaks in the hot springs, as this would help the hidden cracks in her heart continue to heal.

Jiang Rongyue was a little confused as to why Shishi seemed happy just by being with her.

Or is it that even if the other person is being difficult, not being there for them will make you even more unhappy?

Jiang Rongyue, who was quite clumsy in these matters, vaguely followed this line of thought and belatedly came to the conclusion that Li Shishi did not dislike her at all, even now. She then confirmed the correctness of this conclusion by believing that her Grand Martial Uncle's words could not be wrong, which made her feel subtly better.

As the girl pondered this, she raised her long, drooping eyelashes and began to silently gaze at the silly beauty in the hot spring, who was using her two slender arms to make the wooden tub swing back and forth on the lake's surface, as if she were playing a game.

The confusion in her heart miraculously dissipated like smoke, and she realized that this person wasn't as angry as she had imagined. Her lips parted slightly, and she couldn't help but let out a soft laugh.

Li Shishi, who was still debating whether to eat alone, froze upon hearing the laughter. A deep sense of shame washed over her, and her cheeks, as red as a peeled egg, flushed from the heat of the hot spring, making her exceptionally adorable.

Why is this person spying on me?

But that moment of hesitation and stiffness allowed the wooden bucket to drift away on the water.

Li Shishi didn't want to speak, but her sword heart was damaged, preventing her from circulating her qi. She also couldn't bear to see her delicious fruit salad perish in the hot spring. So, she spoke in a fierce yet weak voice:

"What are you laughing at? Hurry up and bring my fruit salad back."

Jiang Rongyue pursed her lips, the waves in the water seeming to extend her will, gently pulling the small wooden bucket back. She held it in her arms, shielding her snow-white, undulating mountains, and walked with her long legs to the person's side. Amidst the swirling mist and water vapor, she handed it to him, softly saying:

"For you."

Li Shishi blankly took the wooden bucket, listening to the soft splashing of water beside her, her earlobes turning red, utterly bewildered.

She lowered her eyes, her lips slightly upturned.

I... have absolutely no way to deal with this person.