Chapter 0: 96. Seeing Bai Yunxi Again
With the Realm Lord Realm successfully broken through and the Ten Pillar Demon Lord no longer causing trouble, Qin Gou finally enjoyed a period of leisure with Little Zhao, Qishuang, Li Xiaogou, and the others.
On a small boat on the lake after the rain, sitting around a bonfire under the moon, everyone chatted, enjoyed the scenery, and savored the beauty of a slower pace of life.
Qin Gou, Qishuang, Xinting, Qiu Qianyue, and Kong Ling, all of them completely relaxed, finding immense peace in each other’s presence. Whenever they were about to embark on their planned journeys, they looked forward to the reactions of their cherished companions with the purest of intentions.
When accompanied by those with whom one shares true understanding, even the most seemingly ordinary routines exude a unique and touching beauty.
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One day, the system reported as usual: “Ding. The matter of the major clans in the Abyss replacing their Demon God statues is proceeding smoothly. It is expected that the standards required by this system will be met in a few more days, and everything will be successfully concluded.”
“That’s good,” Qin Gou nodded with a smile, a hint of complexity in his eyes.
“Ding, the host seems to have something on their mind?” the system quickly detected.
Qin Gou said with a heavy tone, “There is a place that I wanted to go to from the very first second I arrived in this world, but various coincidences have delayed it until now.”
“Gu Feiyan,” the system understood tacitly.
Qin Gou nodded slowly, a mix of emotions surfacing, “Yes. Knowing Xiao Yan’s temperament, if she knew, she would definitely be anxious by now.”
“When does the host plan to depart?”
“Naturally, it is now.”
Qin Gou’s gaze deepened, “It’s time to slowly tell Xiao Yan everything, about A’Yuan, and about me.” Qin Gou spoke very slowly, pausing between each word, with many hesitations.
“This system perceives the deep sorrow and unwillingness in the host’s heart. If the host needs to vent their emotions, this system can temporarily withdraw.”
“A’Xi… stop exposing me.” Qin Gou shook his head, his voice hoarse.
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Gucheng Mountain is located in a particularly remote corner of the Human Race’s territory. Apart from any cultivation sects, even ordinary mountain villages are hard to find in the vicinity.
This is where Gu Feiyan lived in seclusion and found her final resting place for many years.
Qin Gou had learned the specific location of this place from A’Yuan before coming to this world. Coupled with his current Realm Lord Realm cultivation, it only took a few hours to travel from the distant Demon Race Abyss to reach here.
“There are no sects nearby, yet there are Human Race cultivators here?”
Standing alone in the vast sky, Qin Gou’s powerful divine sense, capable of supporting the heavens and spanning the seas, still keenly detected waves of spiritual power emanating from the distant mountain range. He even sensed a familiar aura from within.
Without hesitation, Qin Gou immediately went to find the owner of that aura.
Immediately, he saw the tall, slender back of a person in white, holding a sword.
Her posture was graceful, her hair adorned with a hairpin. She wielded her three-foot-long sword with dazzling skill, her sword intent like a surging tide.
This was not the first time Qin Gou had witnessed such exquisite swordsmanship. Having already speculated about this person’s identity before, he was now completely certain.
“Peak Master Bai!”
“You are… Little Friend Qin?” Bai Yunxi’s shoulders trembled, and she immediately turned around.
Originally, Bai Yunxi was astonished that someone could approach her so silently and easily. How profound were their techniques for concealing their presence? But as soon as she clearly heard the voice of the approaching person, she was immediately relieved.
“Is Peak Master Bai doing well?” Qin Gou asked calmly, examining the Peak Master of Evil Slaying Peak of the Sword Questioning Sect, the master of the Little Gambler, and Gu Feiyan’s mother, as he cupped his fists.
Bai Yunxi smiled warmly, her gaze affectionate, “Thank you for your concern, Little Friend Qin. I am doing very well.”
Qin Gou nodded and then asked, “Is Peak Master Bai accompanying Xiao Yan here now?”
“Yes, I didn’t take good care of her in the past, and I’ve always felt guilty. But, didn’t you already know about this, Little Friend Qin?” Bai Yunxi replied, then couldn’t help but feel a bit puzzled, “In my impression, you are by no means forgetful. By the way, when we parted, you mentioned you were going to do something important, and it was related to A’Yuan…”
“Indeed, some things have happened.” Qin Gou did not delve into details, getting straight to the point, “Rest assured, Peak Master Bai, A’Yuan is safe now, and I am working hard to make her happy.”
“Little Friend Qin, have you truly succeeded in seeing A’Yuan?”
Bai Yunxi’s eyes immediately lit up with immense surprise, “I knew it! That child is an Innate Special Being, with great fortune and a long life. At least her life will be fine… but ultimately, it’s only after hearing your confirmation, Little Friend Qin, that I can truly feel at ease! I just wonder, can A’Yuan still…”
As she reached the last sentence, Bai Yunxi fell silent again, lowering her head slightly. After all, she knew herself that the possibility was indeed slim.
“Peak Master Bai, I understand what you mean. You wish to truly see A’Yuan. While it is still somewhat difficult now, after careful consideration, it is not entirely impossible, but it will still require some time and effort.” Saying this, Qin Gou took out a jade slip from his Nas, and handed it to Bai Yunxi, “Here, I have a letter that A’Yuan wrote for you, Peak Master Bai. That wench has actually been thinking of you all along.”
“A letter from A’Yuan? Thank you, Little Friend Qin!” Bai Yunxi’s eyes reddened, and her hands trembled with emotion as she slowly accepted it.
Then, Qin Gou took a deep breath and said, “Peak Master Bai, I am not only here to deliver a letter this time, but I also intend to…”
“I know, Little Friend Qin is here, wanting to see Xiao Yan?” Bai Yunxi asked, holding the jade slip that had yet to be unfolded.
“Yes,” Qin Gou replied without hesitation.
Seeing this, Bai Yunxi’s delicate brows furrowed slightly, and she sighed softly, asking again, “I truly don’t know what to do. Little Friend Qin, do you still remember what Xiao Yan said to you back then?”
Qin Gou was stunned and could only remain silent.
Bai Yunxi shook her head with a bitter smile, “She doesn’t want you to see her, and I can only respect Xiao Yan’s own wishes…”
“You know, Xiao Yan doesn’t want you to see her changes anymore. She doesn’t want to add to your sorrow, even though she herself is extremely sad,” Bai Yunxi said with a pained expression, her eyes dim. “If I let you see her now, wouldn’t that be going against her wishes and making her resent me? I am in a difficult position.”
“But now.” Qin Gou stopped halfway through his sentence, his eyes filled with great confusion and disbelief, “What do you mean by that, Peak Master Bai? Am I not even allowed to appear before Xiao Yan’s grave? And what changes? She would resent you? How come I suddenly feel that what you mean is actually that…”
“In reality, Xiao Yan is still alive?”
