Chapter 184: Chapter 118: Memories of the Past (Part 2)

"I’m sorry." The ice-cold beauty’s apology was as frosty as ever, making one wonder if she was mocking instead.

"I followed you for half a month, observed you for another half; indeed, you were searching for herbs, but it seemed like you couldn’t tell the mountain’s age at all."

The woman cast a peculiar glance, as if she thought Chu Xuan couldn’t even manage basic skills like eating and drinking.

Chu Xuan shook his head, "I don’t know what cultivation technique you practice or which immortal’s legacy you obtained, but I must remind you that your common sense has significant errors."

"Unless someone specializes in the Dao of Earth or the Dao of Time, it’s quite normal not to be able to determine a mountain’s age at a glance."

A faint look of surprise appeared on the woman’s perpetually expressionless face.

For her, this was as close to "shocked" as she could get, hence the reaction.

Chu Xuan stared for a moment, quickly averting his eyes, silently thinking:

Damn, how can a woman be so beautiful? Just a hint of surprise is so captivating; if she laughs, wouldn’t it be enchanting?

Previously, he was too embarrassed to admit that if he hadn’t been momentarily stunned the first time he saw her, he wouldn’t have allowed her to hold a sword to his neck.

One could say that this ice beauty perfectly matched his every fantasy of a "Divine Maiden."

Wait a minute, Chu Xuan suddenly remembered his own harem and quietly warned himself:

Can’t get involved again, or I’ll eventually face their wrath. Remembering that meme from his past life saying, "Let’s break up with him," sent shivers down his spine.

"Considering your common sense really does have some issues and you apologized proactively, let’s let it go this time. Don’t follow me anymore," said Chu Xuan before turning to fly away.

But the ice-cold beauty followed him again!

Chu Xuan turned around with a look of annoyance, only for the woman to say coldly:

"Come with me, I’ll take you to find the Millennium Snow Lotus."

...

Recovering his senses, a tear fell from Chu Xuan’s eye.

He looked somewhat confused, "Is this... the memory of when I first met Ming Yu?"

The early Ji Mingyu, although outwardly cold, was actually a bit naive and even stumbled over her words.

Due to a misunderstanding, they got acquainted. But what happened after that?

Chu Xuan knocked his head hard, but the memory abruptly ended there. He didn’t even know why this memory suddenly surfaced.

"What’s wrong with you? Don’t harm yourself." Xiaoxue held his hand with concern.

Chu Xuan let his hands fall, his gaze vacant. Before him lay a white jade bracelet that had fallen to the ground.

In his mind, her figure kept replaying: her every smile and frown, her gentleness, her concern for him...

The memories of the Celestial Evil Period intertwined with the present.

Although Xiaoxue didn’t know what was going on, seeing Chu Xuan gradually calm down, she felt a sense of relief.

Her swift response was natural, given that her master ran out, urgently relaying messages in a panicked voice.

This was the first time Xiaoxue witnessed her master in such a state; even when facing life and death crises, this proud woman never let her emotions ripple.

Perhaps in the world, there was only one person who could affect her so deeply...

Actually, Ji Mingyu had already returned, merely hiding in the shadows. Seeing Chu Xuan in pain on the ground, she wished to approach and comfort him, but ultimately refrained, silently watching beside him.

Ming Yu vaguely guessed that perhaps Chu Xuan’s past memories were slowly resurfacing.

She didn’t know the exact conditions; even Chu Xuan, who had originally arranged this resurrection plan, wasn’t entirely sure if all the memories would return. He only told Ji Mingyu:

"I have prepared two plans, it should be fine."

Ming Yu asked, "What if both plans fail?"

Chu Xuan smiled, "Then I’d fall in love with you again."

Those words made Ji Mingyu’s heart race, and she remembered them ever since...

Ming Yu still hoped that in the future, Chu Xuan would recall more memories, especially of her, and then he would understand that she would never harm him.

...

Wiping away his tears, Chu Xuan had now completely regained his composure.

He hugged Xiaoxue, "You stay here for now, Ming Yu won’t leave you alone."

He guessed that it was probably Ming Yu who instructed Xiaoxue to pick up the bracelet immediately.

But it didn’t matter, he didn’t want to see that woman again.

Xiaoxue reluctantly held onto Chu Xuan, "I also thought about going with you, but it seems my master needs me more."

"Anyway, we’ll meet again." She said this, kissed Chu Xuan on the cheek, then picked up the bracelet and pitifully extended it to him.

Chu Xuan paused for a moment but didn’t take it.

"Trust her once more, just this once, would you?"

Chu Xuan picked up Xiaoxue, opened the cave entrance, during which she secretly slipped the bracelet into his arms.

This is the last time, Ji Mingyu. If by then, your so-called "truth" can’t convince me...

Chu Xuan walked out and handed Xiaoxue to Lady Baihua, nodding slightly, "We’re leaving now; no need to see us off, senior."

Seeing Chu Xuan, Lady Baihua was relieved to witness him back to his calm and composed self, so she dared not inquire further, only nodding.

Thus, Chu Xuan left Wuyou Valley, accompanied by a slightly anxious Qingqing and Gu Haitang, their eyes filled with care.