How Did I Fall in Love with It Last Time?

Cloud Snow Ridge

The terrain here was high, and snow covered it year-round.

When sunlight fell on the white snow, the scattered glimmers it cast were dazzling.

Though the scenery was pleasant, few people ever came here.

There were no precious treasures atop Cloud Snow Ridge, but there were groups of Snow Demons.

These Snow Demons lived in groups and were naturally combative. If outsiders intruded, they would swarm them and attack.

Over time, hardly anyone came here.

That was precisely why the Lin Family had never imagined, no matter how carefully they planned, that Chen Changan would run all the way to Cloud Snow Ridge.

At that moment, Chen Changan sat in the snow with his back against a tree, leisurely crossing one leg over the other.

Da Huang lay listlessly nearby, as though something was weighing on his mind.

"The Phoenix Immortal Body really is terrifying."

"In just one short month—and most of that time was spent traveling—I can't believe Gu Xian'er's cultivation has already reached the ninth level of the Transcendent Realm. She's only one step away from the Divine Ability Realm."

"At this rate, I'm afraid that kid Chen Yunxuan will have a hard time catching up."

Gu Xian'er cultivated at an astonishing pace. Chen Changan even had the feeling that her cultivation technique practiced on its own.

That was how Gu Xian'er had managed to break through again and again in such a short time. After all, for more than half of that month, Chen Changan had been traveling between various sects and families.

"It's just a shame that I couldn't find any news about the Chen Family in Yunchuan."

"The Chen Family probably wasn't in Yunchuan back then. That's why these people don't know anything about it."

"Da Huang, I'm talking to you. Why aren't you reacting at all?"

Chen Changan had been talking for ages, but Da Huang still lay motionless in the snow, like a dead dog.

At Chen Changan's words, Da Huang merely turned his head, then went right back to lying there, completely ignoring him.

Chen Changan was a little puzzled. Da Huang had been acting strangely lately. Could something be wrong with his health?

"Da Huang, we're brothers. If something's wrong, tell me. Don't mope by yourself."

"Are you having some kind of trouble?"

At that, Da Huang finally looked at Chen Changan, his eyes filled with unmistakable loneliness.

"Ah!"

Da Huang let out a long sigh, then slowly said, "I want to go to a brothel!"

Huh?

Go whoring?

That bastard... was he addicted now?

Was it really necessary? He'd only gone once. How had he fallen in love with it?

"You've been moping around lately just because of this?" Chen Changan asked helplessly.

"You don't understand."

"You've never known true pleasure."

"So fragrant, so soft, so comfortable."

"Even ordinary wine, dishes, fruits, and melons taste especially refreshing, leaving you savoring them long after."

"It really is a paradise on earth. My heart yearns for it."

Seeing Da Huang's intoxicated expression, Chen Changan felt an urge to kick him to death.

You're a dog, and you're still reminiscing about it?

What else can you do besides eat and drink?

You don't know the first thing about true pleasure!

"I think you're just in heat."

"Don't worry. Once we leave Cloud Snow Ridge, I'll find you a few female dogs."

"Beautiful, purebred ones. I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

"Pah!"

"Chen Changan, do you really think I'm a dog?"

"I'll have you know, I'm..."

"A purebred Divine Beast, a noble Qilin. You've said it plenty of times."

"Good. As long as you know. I don't care. I'm going to the brothel."

"Figure it out yourself."

Da Huang had learned to throw a tantrum, too. He rolled around on the ground, determined to stay there until Chen Changan gave in.

Chen Changan glanced at Da Huang, said nothing, stood up, and turned to leave.

"I'm going to check on Gu Xian'er. If you want to keep rolling around, stay here and make a home for yourself on Cloud Snow Ridge."

When he saw Chen Changan wasn't falling for it, Da Huang hurried to his feet, shook the snow off his fur, and ran after Chen Changan.

"We're brothers, heh heh. I knew you wouldn't be that heartless."

"Think about it. Food and drink are food and drink wherever you are, right?"

"At a brothel, you enjoy your meal, and your money's well spent."

"Besides, you're not short on money."

"If you don't like it, you don't have to call for a girl. You already have Gu Xian'er to wait on you, anyway."

"Ah, poor Da Huang. I followed you out of the Forbidden Forest, with no one to rely on, no family, no friends."

"I..."

Since his tantrum hadn't worked, Da Huang had switched to a sob story. Chen Changan was utterly helpless.

"Enough. Don't you get tired of acting?"

"I'll take you again if we get the chance."

"Try to learn something decent."

"Look at what you've turned into."

"A dog pimp!"

Da Huang didn't care what Chen Changan said. As long as he got to go again, Chen Changan could call him whatever he liked.

"Isn't life all about living freely and enjoying yourself?"

"What does it matter what you turn into? Being happy is what counts."

"That's the truth, isn't it?" Da Huang grinned so brightly you'd think a brothel's doors were right in front of him.

Chen Changan shook his head helplessly, but didn't argue.

Because Da Huang... was actually damn right!

"Da Huang, don't you think this is strange?"

"Why don't there seem to be any Snow Demons on Cloud Snow Ridge?"

As they walked, Chen Changan noticed something was off. Why couldn't he see a single Snow Demon?

"With this lord here, of course they're hiding far away."

"It's just a pity for Gu Xian'er. She's been searching for ages and still hasn't found anything. What kind of training is this?" Da Huang said smugly.

Gu Xian'er was just as frustrated. Chen Changan had brought her to Cloud Snow Ridge to help her hone her combat skills.

But she had searched for ages and hadn't seen a single Snow Demon—not even a small animal.

"Young Master."

When Chen Changan walked over, Gu Xian'er quickly stood up.

"It's fine. We just can't find any Snow Demons. It's not a big deal, so there's no need to be so nervous."

Chen Changan noticed how tense Gu Xian'er was and offered her a few words of comfort.

"But people in Yunchuan have always said that there are many Snow Demons on Cloud Snow Ridge. I've also found traces they left behind."

"But why do they seem to have vanished into thin air? I can't find them anywhere," Gu Xian'er asked, puzzled.

Chen Changan was curious about that, too.

The traces showed that the Snow Demons really existed; they weren't just a legend. So why had they all disappeared?

Chen Changan didn't believe it was because of Da Huang. The guy hadn't released his aura at all, so he shouldn't have had any effect on the Snow Demons.

"I already told you, it's because—"

"Cut the nonsense. See what's going on!" Chen Changan cut off Da Huang, who had been about to brag.

"Fine. Since you're taking me to the brothel."

Da Huang extended his senses. Suddenly, his expression changed, surprising Chen Changan, too.

There weren't many things that could make Da Huang react like that.

"What is it?"

"Something's going on?" Chen Changan asked.

"Yes. Something big!"