Chapter 207: Chapter 179: Intent! Spiritual Source! Blessing!_2
Although he possessed no worldly possessions, his painting skills were indeed impressive.
"Buyu, wait a moment, don’t move."
Holding the brush firmly, a scholarly aura emanated even more strongly from Chang Qing.
He gazed intently at Hua Buyu ahead, and after pausing for a moment, he rolled up his sleeves and started painting.
The brush danced like a dragon across the white rice paper, each stroke resembling a dragon spitting pearls, bringing spirit to the painting with each point.
Chang Qing’s eyes were as deep as a mystical pool, his demeanor calm and focused.
This scene left Hua Buyu slightly entranced, her eyes subconsciously brightening.
After just a moment, Chang Qing set down his brush and stood, and the long-awaiting Hua Buyu immediately trotted over to him.
She bowed her head to look.
On the immense and magnificent green lotus stood a stunning woman in red, smiling as she gazed into the distance.
The green of the lotus, the red of her dress, the picturesque world...
The three reflected each other perfectly, making the painting appear almost lifelike.
At first glance, the woman looked like a blooming, beautiful flower, radiating brilliance, making even the green lotus and the world around her pale in comparison.
Hua Buyu was lost in thought for a long time, as if she had fallen into the world of the painting.
"How is it, do you like it?" Chang Qing asked with a light smile.
"I love it!"
Hua Buyu nodded like a chick pecking at rice, and then excitedly rolled up the painting in front of her.
She looked at Chang Qing, her eyes sparkling with admiration,
"Chang Qing, you’re amazing, the painting looks just like the real me."
Looking at Hua Buyu right before him, beautiful enough to make one’s head spin.
Hearing those words filled with childlike adoration, Chang Qing’s face suddenly turned red.
"It’s... it’s alright."
Chang Qing hurriedly turned his head, his heart pounding uncontrollably.
It wasn’t that his self-control was lacking, it was just... anyone normal would find it hard to resist Hua Buyu in this state.
"Huh?"
Hua Buyu seemed to have noticed something.
She took a step closer, her face just inches from Chang Qing’s, her clear eyes revealing a playful smile:
"You’re blushing."
"No, I’m not..." Chang Qing awkwardly ran off into the distance.
"Hehe, you are blushing, you’re afraid of me~"
Hua Buyu’s silvery laughter rang from the top of the green lotus.
...
In the Elven Realm, half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Due to Chang Qing, Xuan Qingzi and the others were treated as honored guests of the elves.
They traveled through the Elven Realm, witnessing many extraordinary sights unknown to the outside world.
The spirit fruit offered by the elves delighted their palates and provided significant benefits.
Here, they also made several new elven friends, drinking and laughing together.
The half-month in the Elven Realm allowed them to forget the cruel struggles of the outside world, as if even their souls were cleansed.
They had already informed the Little Immortal Sect of their current situation, so there was no rush.
And during this time, Chang Qing was mostly with Hua Buyu.
Hua Buyu taught Chang Qing the mysteries of the Creation form, while Chang Qing taught the newly transformed Hua Buyu to read and paint.
Although from different races, the kind-hearted two formed a deep friendship during this time.
But leisurely times always pass quickly.
A message from Wu Jiuling arrived one day, half a month later.
[Disciple, the Liu family’s birthday invitation has arrived]
Upon seeing this message, Chang Qing understood it was time for him to leave.
"I have to go."
Looking at the peaceful and serene world before him, Chang Qing spoke softly.
"Ah?"
Looking at Chang Qing, Hua Buyu’s eyes showed reluctance, "Can’t you stay a little longer?"
"I... I still have many words I haven’t learned yet."
Chang Qing laughed at her words, reaching up to brush the fallen leaves from her shoulder.
Hua Buyu was very clever; she had learned all the simple words by the third day.
Her words were just a flimsy excuse; she simply wanted Chang Qing to stay.
"Buyu, there’s no banquet that doesn’t end; leaving temporarily is just for a better reunion next time."
Looking at the woman before him, Chang Qing’s eyes showed a gentle warmth,
"Once I’m done with some things, I promise I’ll come back to see you again!"
These words were not heavy, but they were Chang Qing’s promise.
Although the time spent together was short, he seemed to have ascertained something.
There were many female disciples in the Little Immortal Sect, with the accompanying Miao Feng being especially heroic and stunning.
But with them, Chang Qing felt more like friends, lacking a certain spark of the soul.
But Hua Buyu was different.
That pure kind heart, lively and cheerful personality, always clear and bright eyes...
Only now did Chang Qing understand his mother’s words from before.
"Son, first impressions are not as valuable as enduring compatibility."
"A beautiful woman may not accompany you for a lifetime, but the person with whom you feel comfortable can..."
Chang Qing didn’t know what love was, but with Hua Buyu, he felt a lightness and comfort he had never experienced before.
He understood that this feeling was likely what they called liking.
"You must come back to play with me."
Hua Buyu tightly pressed her red lips together, looking at Chang Qing,
"If you don’t come, I’ll... I’ll come to find you!"
These words, so full of vigor, made Chang Qing laugh uncontrollably again.
Hua Buyu looked steadily at Chang Qing before her and also beamed a radiant smile.
Perhaps Chang Qing had saved her life, or perhaps he had helped her achieve her transformation dream.
Or maybe... Chang Qing was the first person she interacted with since her transformation...
All these made Hua Buyu instinctively enjoy being with Chang Qing.
But that special feeling was far beyond what she, just newly transformed, could comprehend.