NOVEL NEXT Chapter 553: I'll Wait for You!
Chapter 553: I’ll Wait for You!
Throughout the day, Lin Fengmian and Luo Xue wandered around with great enthusiasm, exploring here and there and having a great time.
You Yao, who was occasionally dragged along by Lin Fengmian to act as a clothes hanger and a substitute, looked completely lifeless.
She felt that this guy must be trying to torment her, teasing her like a toy.
Elder Ming followed behind them, acting like an experienced lackey.
Although they were still having fun, the sun was gradually setting and night was beginning to fall.
Luo Xue sighed with emotion, “No matter how beautiful the sunset is, it will eventually fall, leaving only endless darkness.”
Lin Fengmian smiled, “Why be afraid of the darkness? Just light it up.”
Luo Xue was puzzled, but Lin Fengmian directly had Elder Ming buy all the fireworks in the city and had his servants set them off.
A moment later, the continuous fireworks lit up the entire Tianze City.
Lin Fengmian sat alone on the roof of the palace with a wine jug, watching the countless fireworks rising into the sky with a slight smile on his lips.
He lay back, took a sip of wine, and said contentedly, “How about it? Now the whole of Tianze City is lit up, right?”
Luo Xue took over Lin Fengmian’s body and watched the endless fireworks lighting up the dark sky, unable to help but laugh.
“You really are extravagant. This cost over a thousand top-grade Spirit Stones.”
The fireworks Lin Fengmian set off were not ordinary fireworks; they were infused with special spiritual liquid, with many styles and patterns, but also very expensive.
Even so, Luo Xue was very happy watching them.
Lin Fengmian said boldly, “When life is good, enjoy it to the fullest; don’t let the golden cup sit empty under the moon.”
“To make a fairy smile, a few spirit stones are nothing. It’s worth it!”
As long as Luo Xue was happy, he didn’t mind spending more Spirit Stones.
Although he worked hard to earn spirit stones, he wasn’t a miser.
If Spirit Stones weren’t meant to be spent, they would be meaningless.
Luo Xue’s eyes reflected the rising fireworks, and she murmured as if in a dream.
“It’s so beautiful, just like a dream. This future is really great, but it’s a pity that I’m the only one missing.”
Lin Fengmian said lightly, “It won’t miss you. One day, we’ll sit side by side and enjoy this prosperous world together.”
Luo Xue said with mixed emotions, “Why are you so determined to save me? You don’t need me anymore.”
“I do!”
Lin Fengmian said seriously, “Someone once said that some people appear in your life to light up your darkest moments.”
“And you are the light that shone into my life and pulled me back when I was on the brink of death. I want to repay you.”
“Though I’m not yet strong enough to illuminate all your darkness, I’m willing to be that person for you.”
Hearing his almost confessional words, Luo Xue’s heart stirred slightly. She picked up Lin Fengmian’s wine jug and took a small sip.
“Alright, then I’ll wait for you!”
Just as Lin Fengmian was about to say something, Luo Xue hissed and took a sharp breath.
“So this is what wine tastes like. Not good, it’s spicy!”
Although her true body couldn’t drink, she wouldn’t get drunk using Lin Fengmian’s body.
Lin Fengmian laughed heartily, “When we meet in the future, I’ll treat you to fruit wine.”
“Pervert, you know I can’t drink, yet you still offer me wine. What kind of evil intentions are you harboring!”
“No wonder my master said that when a man offers wine to a woman, he must have ulterior motives!”
Hearing Luo Xue repeat that phrase, both of them couldn’t help but laugh.
For both of them, their current relationship was just right. Neither of them wanted to upset this delicate balance.
Luo Xue didn’t want him to fall deeper, afraid that if she truly couldn’t turn things around, he would be heartbroken when she left.
Although Lin Fengmian was already deeply entangled, he also understood her concerns and didn’t want to pressure her.
Luo Xue was special to him.
Perhaps because they knew each other too well and he had been too frivolous with other women in front of her, he didn’t want to leave a bad impression.
For the one he cared about the most, Lin Fengmian was extremely reserved and restrained, not easily expressing his feelings.
He hoped that when he could truly shield her from the wind and rain, he would take the sword from her hand and tell her, “From now on, I’ll hold the sword to protect you.”
The whole of Tianze City watched the rising fireworks and secretly marveled at this spendthrift.
Indeed, the happiness of a noble family’s child is beyond imagination, only more so.
Different people had different thoughts as they watched the fireworks. Many in the Heavenly Grace King’s palace were angry and secretly cursed the upstart.
Ding Bonan, watching the rising fireworks, gritted his teeth in anger.
“This is all because I sold my fortune… No, I sold my dignity, and you just burn it like this?”
“Bastard!”
He slammed his hand on the wooden table, shattering it.
“Damn it, this table is so fragile!”
After returning home, he had his servants replace all the stone items in his courtyard with wooden ones.
After all, looking at the stone things made his teeth ache, reminding him of unbearable memories.
Watching the incessant fireworks, the people of Tianze City began to wonder if they would get any sleep tonight.
Soon, someone complained to Jun Qingsheng, but he brushed it off lightly.
Jun Qingsheng walked out to the balcony and looked up at the dazzling display, and a hint of sadness appeared in his eyes.
“Although I don’t know how long you have left to live, I hope you make the most of it.”
Nangong Xiu leaned against the windowsill, shaking her head helplessly, but a gentle smile played on her lips.
“Such a child!”
Lin Fengmian didn’t bother the people too much. After midnight, he had the fireworks stopped and returned to the underground cave.
Joyful Union Sect.
After being away for many days, Shangguan Qiong finally returned to the Joyful Union Sect. Although she had returned via a teleportation array, she didn’t dare to go back to the sect immediately.
She was afraid that her current state would arouse Shangguan Yu’s suspicion.
After being apart for so long, Shangguan Yu would definitely want to get intimate, but she had already been “well-fed” outside.
Although she had washed many times, she was still worried that the slightest touch would reveal the truth. After all, she had been “busy” these past few days.
Fortunately, as a cultivator, her ability to recover was strong. Otherwise, she might not even fit in properly anymore.
Shangguan Qiong hid in Haining City for a few days to recover and let the scent of Lin Fengmian dissipate.
Today, while she was in Haining City, she heard that Lin Fengmian had advanced as the top scorer, which both surprised and delighted her.
At least now, she didn’t have to worry about him falling out of favor and the Joyful Union Sect being in danger.
Like everyone else, she was amazed that Lin Fengmian had surpassed three Core Formation Realm experts to take first place.
It was truly unbelievable.
After getting the news she wanted, Shangguan Qiong returned to the Joyful Union Sect satisfied.
Seeing her return, Zhou Biting and Zhao Ningzhi hurried over to ask, “Senior Sister Qiong, how did it go?”
Seeing the presence of Zhou Biting, Shangguan Qiong could only make up an excuse to cover up the truth.
“Everything went smoothly. I delivered the Refining Spirit Ginseng and bought some peace for the Joyful Union Sect.”
Of course, Zhou Biting knew that things weren’t that simple.
Senior Sister Shangguan’s aura was weak, as if she had been drained by that scoundrel.
And it looked like she had been severely drained!
Her beautiful eyes filled with tears as she emotionally said, “Senior sister, you’ve suffered.”
Shangguan Qiong softly sighed and shook her head. “It’s fine, it’s all in the past. Let me rest.”
Zhao Ningzhi wanted to ask for details, but the timing wasn’t right, so she had to leave with Zhou Biting.
After the two of them left, Shangguan Yu’s expression turned fierce, filled with killing intent.
“Sister, why is your vitality so depleted? Did that brat do something to you?”