Chapter 276: Chapter 212: Departure, Xianfu’s Fury! Half-Dream’s Heartache! _2
Just a few days after the news from the Liu family came out, Chang Qing also received a message from Wu Jiuling.
[Master is well, don’t worry]
[Return to the Little Immortal Sect first and wait for me, no need to fear on the way, safely return to the sect...]
It’s quite a dangerous thing for a cultivator newly entering the Divine Spirit Realm to cross over half the territory to return to the sect.
However, Wu Jiuling paid no mind to this at all.
Chang Qing had the divine consciousness protection of three quasi-emperor powerhouses, including Su Nan, Xianling, and him.
Not to mention small fry, even if a Great Saint made a move, they would only end up being instantly defeated...
"It’s time to go."
Standing atop a cliff, upon seeing the message that his teacher was safe, the heart that Chang Qing had been holding up finally settled down.
This outing, although a bit rough, overall, he completed all his pre-planned objectives.
Avenging his senior brother, blood-washing the Liu family, acquiring the appropriate Divine Spirit Realm cultivation technique, all were successfully accomplished.
"Chang Qing, come on..."
Just as Chang Qing was lost in thought, Xian Banmeng in the distant sea of flowers, smiled brightly while waving her little hand.
"Sigh..."
Looking at the distant Xian Banmeng, Chang Qing sighed softly.
People aren’t plants. Over this period, he could feel that the stunning woman seemed to have feelings for him beyond simple friendship...
Her covert glances, occasional blushes, and the dazzling brilliance in her every smile...
Chang Qing wasn’t foolish, and especially in recent days, this feeling became more apparent.
He didn’t dislike Xian Banmeng, but to speak of liking...
That image of the girl in the red dress with a sweet smile appeared in his mind again.
Perhaps, what’s lacking is the heartbeat from their first meeting...
"Chang Qing, what are you thinking about?"
Xian Banmeng came to Chang Qing’s side, her beautiful eyes filled with a relaxed smile.
This period was perhaps the happiest time for her.
"I have to go."
Looking into the distance, Chang Qing softly said, "Teacher sent a message, I have to return to the sect."
"Ah? Already leaving?"
Xian Banmeng was suddenly at a loss upon hearing this, hurriedly saying, "Why not stay a few more days?"
"The Immortal Spirit Realm is vast, we’ve only explored a little, and there’s still..."
"Banmeng."
Before Xian Banmeng could finish, Chang Qing looked at the girl before him, sighed lightly,
"I and the spring breeze are but passersby, unable to stay, nor need to remain."
"This world is vast, your destined person may be waiting in some corner, waiting to meet you."
"I was fortunate to have found my destined one, and I hope you too will meet yours soon."
"Farewell..."
What Chang Qing said was not blunt but not ambiguous; emotions, when left unresolved, only cause more chaos.
Since he didn’t intend to accept, he shouldn’t be ambiguous, to avoid letting the other party fall deeper.
"Destined one..."
Watching Chang Qing’s departing figure, Xian Banmeng’s small face slowly turned pale, her eyes, once full of smiles, gradually filled with tears.
Only now did she understand that the distance Chang Qing intentionally maintained was not due to differences between men and women.
But because, between the two of them, there was an insurmountable figure.
"You found your destined one, but I also found mine."
Xian Banmeng’s beautiful eyes teary, looking at Chang Qing’s back, she whimpered softly in grievance,
"But... what if he doesn’t want me."
...
At the Immortal Spirit Sect, within the grand hall.
"Chang Qing has disturbed you for long, I’m here today to bid farewell to Aunt Fu and thank the Immortal Spirit Sect for taking care of me these days."
Chang Qing respectfully bowed towards the main seat where Immortal Fu sat, expressing his gratitude.
Since it’s a farewell, it is only proper and polite to inform Sect Leader Immortal Fu.
"Leaving already?"
Immortal Fu contemplated for a moment upon hearing this, then smiled and said, "It’s been some time, you should go back and report your safety."
Chang Qing nodded with a smile.
"Chang Qing."
Looking at the young man below, Immortal Fu took a sip of tea, then directly and playfully said, "Are you engaged?"
Chang Qing could leave, but the matter of the marriage pact was something Immortal Fu was definite about settling.
Such an outstanding young man making a name across the continent was only a matter of time.
If they don’t mark a claim early, what if someone else grabs him?
The lesson from Su Nan back then was still vivid in her mind, and Immortal Fu didn’t want her own daughter to follow her path.
However, at this moment, Chang Qing below stiffened his smile upon hearing this and felt a pang in his heart.
Seeing Immortal Fu’s curious gaze, he could only brace himself and say, "Not yet."
"Hehe, that’s good."
Immortal Fu chuckled lightly, "For us cultivators, choosing a dao companion is of utmost importance, not to be taken lightly."
"I have observed your talents, ordinary women will not be able to keep up with your pace in the future."
"Today, let me play the matchmaker and find you an excellent dao companion, how about it?"
Immortal Fu said this with great confidence.
After all, whether in talent, appearance, disposition, or background, Xian Banmeng was top-notch.
Across the entire continent, there were barely a few such women to be found.
She couldn’t believe that anyone in this world could refuse her daughter.
However.
Upon hearing her words, Chang Qing sighed softly and straightforwardly said, "I appreciate Aunt Fu’s kindness."
"But I already have someone in mind; I’m afraid I cannot accept this matchmaking offer."
Immortal Fu seemed to hear something unbelievable, staring blankly at Chang Qing for a long time.
He actually... refused?
There actually exists a man in this world who would refuse to marry her daughter?
Immortal Fu stood in a daze for a while, followed by a growing anger.
If someone else had said this, she might have been upset, but she wouldn’t have been angry.
But these words were spoken by Chang Qing!
The son of Su Nan, who had hurt her for the same reason in the past!
History repeats itself; after a long time, the pain from her memories was once again about to befall her daughter.