“Gu Qinghan is such a good person~”
Walking out of Gu Qinghan’s cave residence, Qian Yu felt quite satisfied with herself.
Her large tail, which had not wagged naturally for a long time, swayed uncontrollably.
Originally, she thought that after attaining such powerful cultivation, it would be difficult to reclaim her past friendships.
However, Gu Qinghan’s blunt advice made her realize otherwise.
Others might be briefly intimidated by her overwhelming strength, just like ordinary people.
But a Child of Destiny was a Child of Destiny.
After the initial shock, they would quickly find their footing and interact with her in a manner that was neither humble nor arrogant.
Her previous feelings — that sense of “melancholy about how much things had changed between her and those from her past” — existed solely because she hadn’t found the right person.
Qian Yu felt that Gu Qinghan was an excellent candidate.
Not only was the woman unafraid of her, but she also dared to offer advice.
Furthermore, her advice was incredibly spot-on.
If one kills too easily, it is easy to lose a fundamental sense of reverence.
Having read many cultivation novels, Qian Yu knew that the biggest reason most villains — and even those who weren’t originally villains — fell into ruin was because of arrogance.
Their lack of reverence led them to offend people they shouldn’t have.
On the long road of cultivation, a Semi-Saint’s lifespan was vast.
There would always be times when one might stumble, so it was indeed necessary to nip such problems in the bud.
The fact that Gu Qinghan could point this out and even speak so boldly made Qian Yu very happy.
She felt that her guidance for the woman had not been in vain.
She had always been one to welcome criticism with joy.
Just as she was wondering why Gu Qinghan’s face had seemed a bit red earlier, a figure appeared ahead, causing the sense of relaxation in Qian Yu’s heart to instantly freeze.
Nalan Yunyan.
Why was it her again?
Looking at the blonde figure standing in the wind and snow, Qian Yu’s mood became somewhat complicated.
To be honest, after she had passionately mocked her before, she had felt a sense of catharsis.
But after cooling down, Qian Yu felt a hint of guilt.
The woman was self-centered, but she hadn’t actually been bad to her.
Unfortunately, their relationship had been built on a foundation of lies and pretenses from the very beginning.
Now that those false warmths were gone, the other woman, having been lectured, was probably here to seek revenge.
While Qian Yu remained silent, Nalan Yunyan, who looked sharp and stern on the outside, was actually experiencing an equally complex and unspeakable mood.
She realized she had misjudged Qian Yu once again.
In her original perception, what kind of person was Qian Yu?
A talentless, scheming Half-Yao who would perform any act just to survive.
After being scolded by her, Nalan Yunyan had understood her hardships.
But because of that same scolding, she also felt that Qian Yu would be filled with resentment and malice due to her past bullying.
She expected that after her strength skyrocketed, Qian Yu would release all her past grievances and take revenge bit by bit.
She was someone who was difficult to associate with.
Ever since the Tang Qiurou Incident, Nalan Yunyan had always held a certain view — never try to get close to anyone with a dark heart.
One could understand or pity them, but one should never try to reform them.
She originally thought their relationship would end there.
She wouldn’t lead the girl toward corruption, but she wouldn’t involve herself in the girl’s life either.
However, the scenes of the girl interacting with Gu Qinghan had greatly changed her perspective.
There was no sense of being high and mighty, and no losing herself in success.
Qian Yu was completely different from the cold, mocking person who had confronted her.
She interacted with Gu Qinghan in a manner that was almost entirely equal.
The schemes, the malice, and the sarcasm were all gone.
All that remained was a gentle interaction and guidance.
Nalan Yunyan didn’t know what kind of mindset she had maintained while watching the entire process.
She only knew that when she used her authority to watch and saw Qian Yu’s grateful smile after hearing Gu Qinghan’s suggestion — a smile more charming and sincere than any she had ever shown her — a strange, sharp sense of loss gripped her heart.
The girl had never shown her such a bright smile.
Qian Yu’s only response to her was for the smile to vanish the moment she appeared.
Clearly… she used to call her “Boss” and talk about how much she liked her.
Clearly… when Nalan Yunyan saw that Qian Yu wasn’t despicable or malicious, and might even be a kindred spirit, she felt a genuine impulse to become friends with her.
Before Nalan Yunyan had time to think further, her chaotic thoughts were interrupted by Qian Yu’s calm, emotionless voice.
“Senior Sister Nalan has come? Why are you waiting here?”
Her tone was distant, devoid of any discernible emotion, as if she were merely facing an unfamiliar fellow disciple.
In the past, under such circumstances, the girl would have rushed forward with a face full of affection and joy.
‘She just stopped pretending. Is it really necessary to be this cold?’
“If there’s nothing, then I’ll take my leave.”
It was a situation similar to before, but this time, the person who lacked patience and wouldn’t give the other even a moment to think was Qian Yu.
“Wait!”
Nalan Yunyan opened her mouth subconsciously, her emotions intense.
After Qian Yu stopped and turned around, Nalan didn’t know what to say.
To be precise, she couldn’t say anything.
Should she say she had followed her on a whim, used her authority to peek at her interaction with Gu Qinghan the entire time, and was now so confused that she didn’t know what to do?
She didn’t even know why she had shown herself!
She just wanted to see Qian Yu and hover in front of her.
Perhaps then, the girl would proactively start chattering and find topics to talk about like she used to.
Time ticked by, each breath feeling longer than 100 years.
Looking at the Little Half-Demon before her who seemed to be growing increasingly impatient, this Eldest Miss, who was accustomed to being proud, experienced the pressure Qian Yu used to feel when dealing with her for the first time in her life.
And she wasn’t even in any life-threatening danger.
“I…”
Nalan Yunyan opened her mouth, but her usually clear and cold voice was now somewhat dry.
After a long pause, only one sentence came out: “I’m just… passing by.”
“I see. Goodbye then.”
“Wait! I have something very important to tell you!”
“Speak.”
“The thing is…”
Seeing that white figure about to leave her sight again, Nalan Yunyan grew anxious.
Perhaps she wanted to keep Qian Yu there to talk for a while, or perhaps she was simply too lonely.
After discovering that Qian Yu might actually get along well with her, she wanted to return to reality and become friends again.
A sentence that she herself found preposterous even thinking about it surged out of her mouth uncontrollably.
“This world is fake! Qian Yu, all of this is just a dream woven by the Dream Derivation Heavenly Secret Wheel! Everything is a dream.”
“Including your Master, including your cultivation, and especially that Gu Qinghan whose hand you just held — all of it is fake.”
“In this place, the only real existences are you and me!”
As her voice fell, even the wind and snow seemed to fall silent for a moment.
“Huh?”
‘What is this person talking about?’
Qian Yu turned around, a visible look of stunned confusion appearing on her face for the first time.
She blinked, as if she hadn’t heard clearly, or as if she were processing such an abrupt and absurd statement.
With her coldness diminished, her small stature was incredibly endearing and cute.
Nalan Yunyan’s heart skipped a beat.
She felt it was almost worth it to break the rules and expose the truth, just to see Qian Yu look like this.