Out of fear of death, Invest Everything into Health

Chapter 776: Chapter 303: Summer Fades, Autumn Arrives, Harvest Approaches

"Hey, you actually understand quite well. Then why did you treat me like that before? I was quite pitiful too..."

"You sure know how to talk. What kind of life do you live, and what kind of life does An An live?"

Luo Qingyao blushed a little, "I’m sorry. I was being willful. I’ll support you, Senior Brother..." She turned her head slightly, "If one day, you end up liking her too... I, I don’t even know if I should blame you."

In her view, An An was much like she used to be but somehow even more pitiable.

How could the Senior Brother love her and not potentially fall for the future An An?

Fan Wubing said,

"Communication is the magic ingredient to maintain a relationship. Silence is the weapon that destroys it. If you’re dissatisfied with me or if I’ve done something that upset you, just say it, and we’ll resolve it together. Don’t bear alone what should be faced by two people."

"But I don’t want to become a jealous and suspicious woman."

"The more silent you are, the more likely you’ll become jealous and suspicious."

"Wow, Senior Brother’s actually lecturing me now." Luo Qingyao felt a bit better and pinched Fan Wubing’s cheeks, pulling them outward.

Not one to admit defeat, Fan Wubing also reached over and pinched her cheeks.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch! Let go of me!"

"You first!"

"No, you first!"

"Tickle your armpit!"

"Pinch your tickle spot!"

"Haha... Ow! You’re too rough!"

The two of them, despite their formidable cultivation, teased each other like children.

The hot summer was about to end.

Following it would be the bountiful golden autumn.

...

August 21st.

A gigantic flying ship flying the Fan Family flag slowly rose from the underground Spiritual Library, beginning its final inspection and preparations.

Though the East Continent is not far from the Little South Continent, to reach there before the Great Prosperity Festival, one must set off a bit early. After all, attending the Great Prosperity Festival marks the Fan Family’s first official visit outside, so it shouldn’t be too casual.

Fan Qi and Fan Wubing stood by observing.

"I’ve consulted with other forces in Little South Continent; we’ll set off together then, forming a flying ship fleet. What do you think?" Fan Qi said.

Fan Wubing smiled, "Wouldn’t that be too showy?"

Fan Qi said, "I think it’s necessary to show Little South Continent’s determination to the outside world."

"By doing so, aren’t we drawing a line between Little South Continent and the rest of the world?"

"Even if we don’t, they wouldn’t allow us to blend in," Fan Qi said. "Initially, I had illusions about them. But now it seems, those high and mighty powerful factions and big figures are no different from us ordinary folks, all forming cliques and suppressing dissidents. The Cultivation Realm is just the Jianghu where you can cultivate."

"I agree with that." Fan Wubing laughed, "Father indeed has high ambitions."

"Ambitions are useless; understanding the basic principles of interactions between the world’s forces is what’s most important."

"That’s true."

"Are you really not going with us?"

Fan Wubing nodded, "I’d rather stay in the shadows and observe quietly. Appearing too brightly, too eye-catching. After all, I’m not the main role of the Great Prosperity Festival, mustn’t steal the spotlight."

"Suit yourself."

"Mm."

...

"Master~ can’t An An Shigu really come with us?" Zhuge Hong looked eagerly at Fan Wubing.

An An gave the same look.

Fan Wubing clicked his tongue, "I’m puzzled, how come you two are so close as if you were sisters after just a few days of knowing each other? Not even sisters stick together like you two."

"Hey, I just feel very happy talking with An An Shigu."

"I... I do too."

Zhuge Hong threw an arm over An An’s shoulder and smiled brightly, "Maybe we were lovers in a past life."

"What nonsense!" Fan Wubing gave her a pat on the head.

"Hey, Master, are you being protective now!" Zhuge Hong held her head.

Fan Wubing was speechless, "You two better not pull a Ye Wuyue on me."

Zhuge Hong whispered by An An’s ear, "He’s jealous!"

This whispered secret was so loud it was obviously intentional.

Fan Wubing pulled An An over, "In any case, it’s a no. You go with your Master Qingyao. An An stays with me."

"Stingy!" Zhuge Hong pouted, then darted to hide behind Luo Qingyao.

Luo Qingyao laughed, "Then we’ll set off first."

"Alright, see you in the East Continent."

The group boarded the flying ship.

The flying ship, modified by Zhuge Hong, had no roaring engine noise. It floated toward the sky like a dandelion, leaving a white trail before hovering in the air. Soon, other flying ships began gathering.

A massive fleet of flying ships slowly formed, with the ones from the Fan Family and Eternal Immortal Sect being the most prominent.

Fan Wubing and An An watched the fleet disappear over the horizon before leaving.

On the way back to the Fan Family Mansion, Fan Wubing asked,

"That foolish Zhuge Hong didn’t do anything to you, did she?"

"No. Xiaohong is a good person, she treats me very well." An An said with a smile, "Feels just like family."

"That can’t be right; although she’s naturally friendly, she wouldn’t be so close to someone she just met." Fan Wubing asked, "Did she really not have inappropriate thoughts about you?"

"Nope."

"Alright then."

"However, I do feel some kind of attraction from her."

"Huh?"

An An quickly said, "Don’t worry, it’s not that kind of ’like.’ I only like you, unlike you who likes so many people..."

"..." Fan Wubing felt a bit embarrassed to argue back, "What are you saying? I’m not worried you’ll like someone else."

An An sniffled, "Xiaohong shared a secret with me. So, I thought, maybe... we have some resemblance in certain ways?"