“The time that follows, I leave to you.”
After Yue Xian spoke these words, she released the consciousness of Su Rou and Su Mei once more, allowing the two sisters to regain control of their bodies.
Before Chu Feng could speak, Su Mei, with a thud, threw herself into his arms, her pretty face buried in his chest, silent, yet clutching his clothes tightly.
Her reluctance to part with Chu Feng needed no words, it was already painfully clear.
Su Rou, meanwhile, stood in place watching Chu Feng, a smile on her face, seemingly calm, but her beautiful eyes, brimming with reluctance, grew increasingly moist.
“It seems, you agreed to Senior Yue Xian’s conditions long ago,” Chu Feng asked Su Rou.
“Sister Yue Xian hasn’t had it easy, and she’s been good to us sisters, so yes, we agreed a while back.”
“But we never imagined Sister Yue Xian would only give herself a hundred years, returning our bodies to us after that, looks like you’ve got quite the influence,” Su Rou said with a sweet smile, teasing him, something rare for someone who usually didn’t joke.
Though her smile was beautiful, it grew strained, the tears in her eyes intensifying, this girl was clearly reluctant but forced a smile to spare Chu Feng’s feelings.
“A hundred years may be short for others, but for me, it’s long, I, Chu Feng, have much to do, many burdens to bear.”
“But starting today, finding Senior Qing Xuantian’s whereabouts will be one of my top priorities, I’ll do everything in my power to bring you back to my side soon,” Chu Feng said to them with deep seriousness, not just casual words, but a promise.
“After all these years, I still know you, you’ve never let me down, so… I trust you,” Su Rou smiled still, but her eyes could no longer hold back the tears, two glistening streaks slid down her lovely cheeks.
Suddenly, Chu Feng opened his arms, pulling Su Rou into his embrace too, holding both sisters tightly, his emotions surging.
At that moment, though none of them spoke, the same images flashed through their minds.
That year, in the Azure Dragon Sect of the Azure Province in the Nine Provinces Continent.
Su Rou was an inner sect elder.
Su Mei was an inner sect disciple.
The two sisters were the objects of admiration for countless male elders and disciples in the sect, yet no man could enter their hearts.
But no one could have predicted that the rise of an outer sect disciple would change everything.
A once-unremarkable boy embarked on a heaven-defying path, miracles unfolding around him, astonishing everyone, even winning the hearts of both Su Rou and Su Mei, who would sacrifice themselves to protect this boy without hesitation.
Scenes of the past flickered by.
That boy not only became a legendary figure who saved the Nine Provinces Continent, but also a hero who rescued the Holy Land of Martialism.
His growth outpaced everyone’s expectations, even those prepared for it never imagined he’d reach such heights.
And now, Chu Feng was a different man entirely, yet despite his meteoric progress, he still couldn’t protect those he cared about most.
Only in this moment could he hold them briefly.
“Chu Feng, we’ll see you again in a hundred years,” Su Rou and Su Mei lifted their heads simultaneously, looking at Chu Feng, their eyes full of reluctance.
As those words fell, the look in Su Rou and Su Mei’s eyes shifted.
Chu Feng quickly released them, knowing Yue Xian had returned.
“Chu Feng, loving yet unable to stay together, this pain… I understand it well,” Su Rou and Su Mei said in unison, gazing at him, “Because I understand, I feel guilty, but I have no choice, I hope you don’t blame me.”
As she finished speaking, her figure vanished, and the martial barrier sealing Chu Feng dissipated along with it.
Yue Xian was gone, and with her, Su Rou and Su Mei.
Though Chu Feng felt reluctance, the pain wasn’t as sharp as before.
At least he knew Yue Xian wouldn’t harm Su Rou and Su Mei, and the hundred-year promise gave him a glimmer of hope.
Most importantly, after everything that had happened, Chu Feng was certain Yue Xian wasn’t an ordinary human, though he didn’t know what she truly was, her cultivation’s progress spoke to her fearsome nature.
Who knows, the Yue Xian of the future might become a force dominating the vast martial world.
“You’re here, huh.”
Suddenly, another woman’s voice sounded by Chu Feng’s ear.
Turning, he saw Li Ruochu had landed beside him, silently.
“You?” Chu Feng’s face showed surprise at seeing Li Ruochu.
“Surprised?” Li Ruochu grinned at Chu Feng, though older than him by quite a bit, her appearance remained strikingly youthful, a rare beauty, bearing a strong resemblance to Li Yue’er.
“Didn’t you already leave?” Chu Feng asked.
“I can come back after leaving,” Li Ruochu replied.
“You’re not here to avenge Li Taiyi and deal with me, are you?” Chu Feng asked.
“How could I go against my sister’s friend?” Li Ruochu’s gaze turned meaningful.
At that moment, Chu Feng understood, Li Ruochu was more friend than foe, she’d harbored no hostility toward him from the start.
It was likely because she knew Chu Feng and Li Yue’er were friends.
It seemed Li Yue’er had already told Li Ruochu about their connection.
“How’s Li Yue’er doing now?” Chu Feng asked.
“My sister’s doing well, no need to worry.”
“Actually, I wanted to ask you, in a while, the new round of Ancestral Martial Ten Stars selection is coming up, you, the child of prophecy, will you be joining?” Li Ruochu asked.
