On the way back to Heavenly Wave Residence, Ji Qianqian's thoughts twisted into a tangled braid. Even Chu Xisheng's handsome, otherworldly face failed to interest her in the slightest.
All along the way, Ji Qianqian wondered how she could escape this calamity.
Should I simply flip the table and return straight to Wang'an City?
No!
Ji Qianqian thought of the great hopes her senior brother had placed in her. How could she leave at a time like this?
Besides, whenever she thought of leaving Chu Xisheng, a powerful reluctance and unwillingness welled up inside her.
The feeling was rather inexplicable.
After turning it over and over in her mind, Ji Qianqian decided that she simply could not accept failing her mission.
Ever since she had made her debut, when had she ever failed at anything she wanted to do?
There must still be a way! Ji Qianqian thought.
Chu Xisheng seemed entirely unaware of Ji Qianqian's thoughts. He continued steering the Sword Boat toward Heavenly Wave Residence.
Along the way, he caught sight of someone out of the corner of his eye. His expression shifted slightly, and he looked to his left.
A man and a woman stood beside the cliff to the south.
The man was of medium build and stood ramrod straight with his hands behind his back, while the woman was petite and nestled close to him.
Both had their backs to him as they gazed out at the scenery, their temples brushing together in great intimacy.
Chu Xisheng recognized them from behind, and an odd gleam appeared in his eyes.
"Isn't that Thousand-Leaf Immortal Maiden and Li Tiangong? How did they end up together?"
"They've been together for ages."
Ji Qianqian had originally wanted to call them an adulterous pair, but then she remembered the magic