Romance Game: Embrace of the Inhuman

Three months after that envoy left.

Lin Qianxuan didn't bring any ministers, he just got himself a small airship and was ready to cross the country to find You Xi.

The journey was long, but for him, he could fully adapt to the general environment.

Crossing extreme cold or extreme heat was a unique experience.

It didn't take much time, only half a month, and he arrived in Kyoto of Lv Country.

Compared to Xiao Country, this place was a bit less prosperous, but according to the information Lin Qianxuan had gathered, You Xi was estimated to have completed unification at the age of eight, slightly earlier than Lin Qianxuan.

He didn't know how she managed it.

Without alerting anyone, Lin Qianxuan bypassed the guards and almost effortlessly arrived inside the palace.

In a secluded courtyard, You Xi, dressed in a luxurious golden robe, was feeding the fish in the pond.

Lin Qianxuan didn't disturb the maids outside and easily crossed into this place.

"You've arrived." You Xi turned around and looked at him.

"Yeah, it took half a month to find you." Lin Qianxuan looked at You Xi.

She still had that same face, golden hair, and bright eyes. Reincarnation changed only her identity, but she was still herself.

However, Lin Qianxuan now had a height of two meters and four, looking as burly as a giant.

"You've worked hard." You Xi gave a faint smile.

After speaking, a piece of information flashed before Lin Qianxuan's eyes.

[You Xi's String of Destiny connection degree: 2%.]

"Can you adjust it yourself?" Lin Qianxuan was dumbfounded.

"Take a guess."

You Xi looked at Lin Qianxuan with a hint of amusement in her eyes.

Lin Qianxuan felt that after reincarnation, she had gained more humanity.

"Is this the beginning? Or the end?" Lin Qianxuan asked.

He wanted to know if this was just one cycle of reincarnation.

"Beginning," You Xi said, "Every transcendent being needs enough experience to cross that threshold."

"Which threshold?" Lin Qianxuan asked, puzzled.

"Heart's barrier," You Xi said, "Bewitched by what the heart cares most about, blocked by the reality shaped by one's own thoughts."

Lin Qianxuan understood.

A Daoist achieves what they desire.

Once truly achieving Dao, everything in the universe will be tailored by one's thoughts.

But if one indulges the mind too much within, they will be controlled by the Dao and lose themselves.

Honestly, if he faced such a situation, it would be difficult to say whether he could escape from it.

His life is still missing a lot.

No parents, no real childhood, no three or five close friends, no achievements after hard work...

Too many things he hadn't experienced before reaching the heights.

His realm and cultivation seemed solid, but from a Daoist perspective, it was like a castle in the air.

So he needed more experiences, more life to fill and compensate.

Lin Qianxuan understood, he said, "Does this count as getting on the bus before buying the ticket?"

"It counts." You Xi nodded.

The two walked along the corridor.

"Aren't you planning to develop technology?" Lin Qianxuan asked.

"Let it happen naturally," You Xi said, "After all, what's meant to be experienced will be experienced."

Lin Qianxuan understood.

Whether he was utilitarian or not, it wouldn't change anything.

In the end, he would still go on to explore all life.

"Can these enhancements be carried into the next life?" Lin Qianxuan asked.

"No," You Xi said, "At least not now."

"Got it, need the Sound Talisman?" Lin Qianxuan asked.

"If you wish its function to be this, then it shall be," You Xi nodded.

Lin Qianxuan was speechless, as the connection degree could be freely adjusted, and even the Sound Talisman's functions could be customized.

This time, the String of Destiny was indeed somewhat subtle.

Facing You Xi, Lin Qianxuan couldn't come up with any effective strategies and couldn't judge her preferences by the changes in connection degree. No matter what Lin Qianxuan did, she always wore a gentle smile.

That smile wasn't mocking, nor was it satisfied.

She just quietly watched Lin Qianxuan, as if looking at an old friend.

Lin Qianxuan and she indeed were old friends.

As the embodiment of the String of Destiny, she had witnessed all of Lin Qianxuan's journey from initial contact with the extraordinary to the present.

Understood Lin Qianxuan thoroughly.

If this isn't considered being old friends, what is?

Unknowingly, the night grew deep.

Lin Qianxuan brazenly went to her sleeping palace.

Their foreheads touched, Lin Qianxuan said, "Can you adjust the connection degree up by two more?"

"There are no shortcuts for such things," You Xi said.

Lin Qianxuan had no choice but to give up.

Just like that, he lay down.

You Xi embraced Lin Qianxuan, resting her head on his chest.

They stayed together like this overnight.

Just discussed the situation of the two countries, nothing further happened.

Although Lin Qianxuan felt that if he wanted to, You Xi wouldn't refuse.

But Lin Qianxuan preferred to connect emotionally first.

Time passed.

Lin Qianxuan was nineteen in this life.

Zhu Junhao was already a hundred years old.

Lv Country and Xiao Country officially established diplomatic relations.

The technology tree began to rapidly ascend.

A road connecting the two countries was being built.

At the age of twenty-five, Lin Qianxuan completed the construction of the road aided by the strength of two nations, and began building new cities along the way.

At this time, some experimental vehicles were also being manufactured.

That year, Lin Qianxuan dispatched envoys to Lv Country to propose marriage.

You Xi agreed without much hesitation.

This event sparked discussions among countless people in the two countries.

No one knows how the history of the two countries will unfold in the future.

Who will be the stronger and who the weaker?

However, the answer is co-governance.

The city being built halfway is the link, and eventually, it will become Kyoto, with all prosperity relocating there.

Lin Qianxuan and You Xi will also reside there.

This city is aptly named Co-governance City.

Even their wedding will be held there.

With the monarchs of the two nations having a marriage agreement, cooperation between the two countries became more intimate, and developments in various aspects greatly progressed.

Lin Qianxuan even took the time to create some architectural wonders.

Indeed, he had completed milestones.

Moreover, he obtained the "Dominion +1" attribute.

However, these ordinary attributes no longer held much significance for Lin Qianxuan.

Unless the values were exceedingly impressive.

At thirty, Lin Qianxuan and You Xi relocated the capital to Co-governance City and simultaneously held their wedding.

To accomplish the milestone, Lin Qianxuan did not spare expenses.

Besides, the national treasury was not lacking funds.

[Hint: You have held a wedding with the monarch of another empire, obtaining the "One in Ten Thousand" level milestone [National Relative].]

[National Relative: The domain governed by you and your partner, national fortune +5, and you can share national fortune. (Note: You have expanded the national territory in a special way, achieving mutual benefit.)]

"Do you also have it?" Lin Qianxuan asked You Xi.

"Yes, but it's better than yours." You Xi replied with a smile.

The milestone attributes she received were much higher than Lin Qianxuan's.

That night, Lin Qianxuan did not just engage in heartfelt conversation.

Without the Dragon Bloodline enhancement, and You Xi being stronger, Lin Qianxuan felt fatigued for the first time.

Luckily, he gained a milestone, instantly enhancing his combat power.

[Ten Times: Sexual Affairs +1. (Note: You have achieved an accomplishment in a new domain that ordinary people find hard to reach.)]

...

Time passed quickly.

After Lin Qianxuan and You Xi's marriage, life in the two countries became more comfortable.

With shared national fortune bonuses, breakthroughs in various technological aspects occurred from time to time.

Everything went smoothly, with no earthquakes, droughts, or floods occurring even once.

At thirty-five, Lin Qianxuan, Xu Ningyuan finally couldn't hold on any longer.

He neither cared for his health nor liked to labor, living to over eighty would be considerable.

Yet now he entered the temple, gained a Golden Body, fulfilling his wish for kindness.

At thirty-nine, Lin Qianxuan, Du Fuchen also passed away.

At forty, he bade farewell to Zhu Junhao.

Before his death, Lin Qianxuan stayed by Zhu Junhao's side.

Zhu Junhao lived to be one hundred and twenty-one, believing his greatest achievement was accepting Lin Qianxuan as a disciple.

At fifty-three, Lin Qianxuan's mother, Wang Cui, became critically ill, her organs aged, she couldn't endure anymore.

She cupped Lin Qianxuan's face, softly caressing.

In the past, she didn't dare to do so.

Because her son was a monarch, a Celestial Being Incarnation, even as the mother of the nation, she had to be dignified and not let her son show childish behavior.

"Zhi'Er, I know you matured early, became distant with us, but I also know you've never felt parental love." Wang Cui looked at Lin Qianxuan, her eyes full of pity, saying: "Too much wisdom injures; Zhi'Er, think more for yourself, consider, don't worry too much about state affairs..."

"Mother, I have noted it all down." Lin Qianxuan replied softly, holding her hand.

Previously, Lin Qianxuan's relationship with his parents was more like a pleasant cooperation.

There was gratitude, but ultimately it was unfamiliar and formal, superficial.

Until today, he suddenly realized there was always someone caring for him, thinking of him.

No matter how high his status was, she always viewed him and cared for him as a mother.

"Having you as a son is my honor, Mother." Wang Cui also said.

Her hand paused on Lin Qianxuan's cheek, a smile also adorned her face.

Lin Qianxuan's inner emotions shifted; there was dissatisfaction, reluctance, helplessness, and sorrow...

He could possess supreme power to change it all, yet he had to experience it all as well.

Invisibly, he felt his heart had become somewhat complete.

He seemed to clearly understand what his reincarnation was meant for.

Mother Wang Cui received a grand funeral.

And from this day onward, Lin Qianxuan cherished everyone around him more.

Father Xu Wang, brother Xu Yi, sister Xu Ying, whenever he was free, he would accompany them.

However, time ultimately remained merciless.

At fifty-five, Lin Qianxuan's father, Xu Wang, died of old age.

At eighty, Xu Yi also passed away.

At ninety-two, Xu Ying was also buried.

During this period, the old ministers accompanying Lin Qianxuan also rotated twice.

The faces remained only in portraits and photos, along with video recordings.

Beside Lin Qianxuan, only You Xi, seemingly never aging, stayed with him, preventing excessive loneliness.

Soon, Lin Qianxuan turned one hundred.

Indeed, he achieved a milestone.

[Hint: You lived to be one hundred years old, obtaining the "One in a Thousand" level milestone [Centenary].]

[Centenary: Lifespan +3. (Note: You have taken another step on the road to longevity.)]