Some People, Once Missed, Are Truly Gone (7/10)

In this Primordial World, there are already few people whom Taiyi can consider as friends, and with his friends and brothers, there are even fewer.

Surely his friends can't be those Three Kunlun Brothers!

Even if that were the case, it's impossible for the Three Kunlun Brothers to have any romantic problems or fall in love with the same woman—that's such a melodramatic thing!

In addition, Wu Chu had previously seen passages in certain Primordial World novels where Taiyi was fond of the moon goddess or the sun goddess.

Therefore, Wu Chu knew without much thought that the friend Taiyi mentioned was undoubtedly himself; this was clearly a case of 'making a friend out of nothing'!

What Wu Chu didn't expect was that Eastern Emperor Taiyi had actually been in love with the Moon Goddess!

Faced with Yibao's words, Wu Chu was speechless. "Don't say that. Changxi hasn't even become Di Jun's Daoist partner yet! It's said that they are the first couple in the world, a heaven-sent Heavenly Wedding... Hmm? How about we snatch this one away too?!"

Although Wu Chu wasn't sure whether the Heavenly Dao would bestow Merit upon this first couple in the world, he figured trying wouldn't hurt, and what if there really was Merit to be gained?

The more Wu Chu thought about it, the more feasible it seemed!

This first couple could be anyone else, so why couldn't it be them?

Just as Wu Chu was lost in thought, Yibao said again, "Didn't they say that the Heavenly Wedding refers to Di Jun and Xi He, the mother of the sun?"

Wu Chu secretly replied, "Who knows? Maybe Changxi will get there first? Anyway, both of them are his wives, so who knows who's older or younger!"

"Speaking of which, weren't Sister Nuwa and Brother Fuxi also Heavenly Wedding?" Yibao then turned the conversation back to Nuwa and the others.

At this point, Taiyi had basically expressed what he wanted to say.

Although Taiyi used the technique of 'creating friends out of thin air,' he still clearly expressed his meaning: their energy was drawn together because of the path they cultivated...

In Wu Chu's understanding, it means that the Solar Qi and the Lunar Yin Qi attract each other, causing Taiyi to develop a good impression of Changxi, which then turned into liking.

However, because Di Jun was his older brother and his behavior was more obvious and direct than his own, he felt embarrassed to argue with his older brother and began to back down.

Then came a series of retreats, one after another, until now, Changxi has gradually come to be with his elder brother, completely ignoring him.

But then again, judging from their interactions, Taiyi seems to treat Changxi like she doesn't exist! She's a girl, and if you don't try to please her or flatter her, and instead treat her like she doesn't exist, it would be strange if she were to fall for you!

If you're so handsome you have no friends, that's a different story. But when it comes to looks, your older brother, Di Jun, is just as good-looking as you! And when it comes to charisma, your older brother is miles ahead of you. What good is just being bold? Girls all like those domineering CEOs!

Wu Chu shook his head silently, inwardly grumbling to himself.

Judging from this situation, Changxi should have known Di Jun earlier than Xi He. If we consider the order of arrival, Changxi should be Di Jun's first wife.

"Brother, are you listening?"

Taiyi spoke of his troubles, then looked at Wu Chu, who remained silent, and asked.

Wu Chu nodded. "I'm listening! But I'm not sure how to answer this question, so I'll just give my opinion. Your approach..."

"It's my friend!"

"Oh! Your friend's approach can't be called wrong, but it can't be called right either."

Why?

How can you be so sure that woman doesn't like you?

"No, it's my friend!"

"Oh right! It's your friend. How could your friend be so sure that woman wouldn't like him?" Wu Chu shook his head slightly and continued, "Actually, from the beginning, he should have clearly told his brother and that woman how he felt, and then let the woman choose the one she liked. Your decision to withdraw like this..."

"He's my friend, not a brother," Taiyi reminded him again cautiously.

"Ahem! It's a bit of a mouthful, I couldn't quite get it right, sorry!"

"So what should we do now? I mean, my friend."

Wu Chu shook his head. "There's nothing we can do now. Unless your friend doesn't want his brother, it's easy for the brothers to turn against each other because of a woman."

As he spoke, Wu Chu patted him on the shoulder, "I can understand this kind of brotherhood. You have to bear the bitterness and tears yourself, and over time, the pain will gradually fade."

Taiyi sighed softly, then added, "It's my friend!"

Wu Chu smiled and nodded. "What I mean is, you can comfort your unfortunate friend in the same way later, and also tell him that next time, he shouldn't back down so easily. It's all about brotherly loyalty, but what if the woman actually likes your friend? Or what if your friend's brother's love for that woman isn't as deep as your friend's? When you encounter a situation where both of you like the same woman, you must be bold and say it. If you don't say it, how will anyone know if you like her or not?"

As he spoke, Wu Chu couldn't help but sigh softly, his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance, his eyes seemingly recalling some distant past.

"Some things, some people, once missed, are truly missed forever. What's the use of regretting it later, of silently licking those wounds alone at night?"

Upon hearing Taiyi gritted his teeth, then sighed softly.

Wu Chu turned to look at him, and he added, "I'm just feeling sorry for my friend!"

Wu Chu smiled, picked up the wine jug, gestured to him, and said, "A toast to your unfortunate friend!"

Taiyi, a bitter smile, then raised his wine jug and clinked it against Wu Chu's.

When...

Two figures stood in the vast white snow, heads tilted back, drinking wildly, as if trying to transform all their past regrets into this wine and drink it all down in one gulp.

"Thank you, brother! I'm speaking on behalf of my friend."

"My name is Wu Chu. The name 'The Mountain Recluse Who Never Leaves' is a Daoist name I chose myself. Taiyi, you can call me A Chu. That's what my sisters and the others call me."

"Brother A Chu, from what you just said, it seems that you have some regrets before Houtu Daoist Houtu and Qingqiu?"

Wu Chu coughed lightly, glanced around somewhat guiltily, and shook his head, saying, "Nothing like that, don't talk nonsense. If they hear me, I won't be able to explain myself!"

Seeing this, Taiyi couldn't help but laugh and say, "What? Are they going to beat you up?"

"I wouldn't go so far as to beat you up, but... it's hard for me to explain to someone like you who doesn't have a Daoist partner. You'll understand what I mean when you finally find a real Daoist partner."

"..."

A single, decisive blow; to kill someone is to destroy their spirit...

Taiyi simply didn't want to talk to him anymore.