Immortality System: Cultivating with Girls

"Luqiu… Wang… is he… really not hurt?"

As soon as Wen Zhixing left, Liu Qingdai weakly asked again.

"..."

Bai Luqiu was momentarily lost for words.

This junior sister of mine is really worried about him. She's a goner.

"Daier, you should worry about yourself first."

Bai Luqiu gently helped Liu Qingdai lie down, saying irritably, "He's perfectly fine, hale and hearty."

"Then… that's great…"

Liu Qingdai's eyes curved into crescents, brimming with joy, only to then notice Bai Luqiu's gaze fixed on her.

"Senior Sister, why… why are you staring at me?"

Her face flushed for no apparent reason; she always found Bai Luqiu's gaze a bit strange.

Bai Luqiu sighed almost imperceptibly. After a slight hesitation, she added, "It's nothing. I just wanted to ask what happened earlier."

"Oh, that… I actually don't know much…"

Liu Qingdai's heart eased. After pondering for a moment, she shook her head and recounted everything she knew.

Initially, she thought Wen Zhixing was being foolish at the time.

But afterward, she realized that Wen Zhixing was trying to lower the guard of those two Corpse Bone Demons to save her.

As she finished her account, a faint light gleamed in her eyes.

She had seen Wen Zhixing decapitate a Corpse Bone Demon with a single sword strike. The move was effortless and graceful.

She also recalled the profound depth in Wen Zhixing's eyes when he appeared beside her.

She had to admit, he was rather handsome.

This had nothing to do with mere appearances.

Although she was clueless about everything that transpired afterward, that one glance was enough to leave an indelible mark on her heart.

"He cut off the Corpse Bone Demon's head with a single sword strike?"

Bai Luqiu's eyes similarly brightened as she began to calculate Wen Zhixing's strength in her mind.

Corpse Bone Demons were renowned for their physical fortitude.

They could even physically withstand Spiritual Instruments.

Although human cultivators had many techniques, physical prowess was indeed a common weakness for most of them.

Wen Zhixing had managed to decapitate the Corpse Bone Demon with a single sword strike. Even if there was an element of surprise, it clearly demonstrated his strength.

Too monstrous.

The more Bai Luqiu considered it, the more shocked she became.

"Senior Sister, am I somewhat useless?"

After the initial excitement, Liu Qingdai's voice suddenly grew somber.

The day's events had made her acutely aware of her own weakness.

No wonder Liu Qingxuan had always forbidden her from venturing out for experience. It turned out her strength truly was negligible.

"You're not weak. It's just that the Corpse Bone Demon you encountered today was exceptionally strong."

Bai Luqiu refocused and smiled, playfully tweaking Liu Qingdai's delicate nose as she offered reassurance.

Liu Qingdai's innate talent was certainly high among her peers.

"Is that so? Then why is Wang Shouzhen so strong…"

Liu Qingdai bit her lip.

When she first met Wen Zhixing, his strength was already considerable.

He had single-handedly killed so many demonesses from the Wonderous Palace in the Mysterious Might Realm, a feat Liu Qingdai could also accomplish.

Even then, Liu Qingdai had felt that this furnace was indeed different.

Coupled with the minor incidents involving the Wonderous Powder, she naturally paid more attention to him.

But now, the strength Wen Zhixing displayed far surpassed her own.

In fact, she was about the same age as Wen Zhixing, which left her feeling somewhat dejected.

Hearing her words, Bai Luqiu suddenly had a similar realization.

Wen Zhixing is already this formidable… What about in the future…? A God pride like him is obviously destined to leave this place eventually. Though our Righteous Sun Sect dominates this region, it seems we won't be able to keep Wen Zhixing. And that day will not be long in coming.

Thinking this, Bai Luqiu let out a soft sigh. "Junior Sister, some people are simply destined not to walk the same path as us."

Her tone was calm, yet it carried a profound meaning.

"Not walk the same path?"

Liu Qingdai seemed to understand as well, her eyes widening slightly.

This meant that Wen Zhixing would only be a passerby in their lives.

"I... I understand…"

Liu Qingdai's heart quivered as realization dawned.

The affections of youth often blossom suddenly. She hadn't felt much before, but the thought of Wen Zhixing leaving abruptly weighed down her heart. Was Senior Sister telling her not to dwell on it? To let go of someone she couldn't hold onto?

"You don't understand a thing!"

But Bai Luqiu flicked her finger against Liu Qingdai's tender forehead.

Let your Senior Sister awaken your slumbering heart.

FLICK!

"Ouch… Senior Sister…"

Liu Qingdai winced, sucking in a sharp breath of cold air. She clutched her head with both hands, her expression baffled.

Senior Sister, why did you flick me?

"What I mean is, as cultivators, we cultivate not only the Dao but also our hearts. We pursue the freedom to act as we wish."

Bai Luqiu stood up, her long, ink-dark hair swaying gently, her eyes glinting with a carefree spirit. "Mortals have a lifespan of barely a hundred years. While we cultivators may live longer, many perish midway. Life is fleeting. Seize the present. If you can't keep him, you can choose to let go. Or, you can choose to strive to keep pace with him."

Liu Qingdai listened, thoroughly perplexed.

So that's what Senior Sister meant?

The next moment, understanding dawned on her.

Senior Sister is right! She understood! So, I can still... actively pursue him? But... wouldn't that be improper?

"Alright, Daier, you should get some proper rest now."

Seeing that Liu Qingdai seemed to have grasped something, Bai Luqiu smiled and began to walk out.

She had been speaking to Liu Qingdai, but also to herself.

It's time to take action!