Facing Qin Xihe’s question, Ye Yu did not hide it and nodded in acknowledgment.
Although she had been mentally prepared, when the answer was truly placed before her, Qin Xihe still found it hard to accept.
A few days ago, she could no longer bear the loneliness and left the Star Relocation Pavilion.
She reflected inwardly — after cultivating in the Heavenly Realm for twenty thousand years.
Qin Xihe had always been an extremely disciplined person; otherwise, she could never have become the pavilion master of the Star Relocation Pavilion, nor stayed so long in a sect full of immortal maidens.
But ever since Ye Yu left, everything seemed to have changed.
That silent loneliness and the emptiness like a water-moon mirror flower nearly broke her down.
As for that book about defeating romantic rivals, she had long since torn it into pieces.
All that “playing hard to get,” “pretending to be reserved,” and “shutting the door and not meeting” — all nonsense!
If it weren’t for that book, Ye Yu might never have left the Star Relocation Pavilion!
Qin Xihe hated the person who wrote that book with a ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) burning passion.
Unfortunately, Lü Wanzhu’s investigation revealed that the author had vanished without a trace thousands of years ago.
Otherwise, Qin Xihe would have gone to confront the author personally and show what real pain was!
But since the author had disappeared, she let it go.
The immediate priority now was naturally to find Ye Yu and try to persuade him to return to the Star Relocation Pavilion.
If he did not want to come back, then Qin Xihe was determined to demand an answer.
She truly could not bear the agony of waiting; better to have a clear end.
Thus, after leaving the Star Relocation Pavilion, Qin Xihe headed straight for Yourong City.
Unexpectedly, Ye Yu was really here.
At that time, Qin Xihe felt very sad.
But she did not leave immediately, holding on to the last bit of hope — maybe Ye Yu was just doing things in Yourong City and wasn’t truly with An Jinqiu.
To preserve that hope, Qin Xihe did not dare ask him directly and eventually stopped going to the city lord’s mansion.
She simply stayed quietly outside Yourong City.
Though she knew it was self-deception, Qin Xihe simply did not want to leave.
Because in this place, she could be a little closer to Ye Yu.
Today, seeing Lai Qiguan attack Ye Yu, Qin Xihe naturally would not just sit by and watch, which led to the following events.
But the outcome still seemed unchanged.
She eventually bowed her head slightly and said a pale phrase.
“Wishing you happiness.”
Qin Xihe’s figure vanished instantly, giving Ye Yu no chance to speak further.
She came and left swiftly, as if nothing had happened.
Yet Ye Yu could clearly feel that Qin Xihe was likely very sad just now.
This Immortal Sect Leader seemed to be sinking deeper and deeper.
Ye Yu stood for a long time, recalling what had happened between him and Qin Xihe.
Though brief, their interactions had been mostly harmonious.
Perhaps it was time to visit the Star Relocation Pavilion.
If nothing had changed, maybe he would reconsider.
Ye Yu exhaled slowly, then returned to Yourong City.
Inside the city lord’s mansion.
An Jinqiu, upon seeing Ye Yu return, even glanced outside twice.
“Did Immortal Lord Qin not come back with you?”
Hearing this, Ye Yu could not help but laugh, “You really want her to come? Aren’t you afraid?”
An Jinqiu came before Ye Yu, tidying his clothes while softly saying, “Whether I want her here isn’t important; what matters is whether husband wants her.”
“I’ve said before, I won’t interfere with any of your decisions.”
“Even if you bring Qin Xihe over, I would not be afraid at all.”
“Jealousy is not a word that applies to me.”
Looking at An Jinqiu’s serious expression, Ye Yu knew she was not joking.
“My An City Lord, you’re perfectly excessive.”
Ye Yu smiled gently, pulling her into his arms, his face full of happiness.
Neither noticed that someone had already quietly slipped away.
That person was An Jieyue.
After all the commotion in Yourong City earlier that day, she had naturally noticed.
But when she came out, her sister An Jinqiu was already back and claimed Ye Yu was fine.
That put An Jieyue at ease.
However, the claim of seclusion was obviously false.
So An Jieyue gathered herself and prepared to pay respects to her sister and Ye Yu.
But she did not expect to encounter this scene.
Perhaps she really was unnecessary.
“Sister, it’s all you now. If it were someone else, I’d definitely snatch Ye Yu away.”
“But now, whatever. It’s time to find my own path!”
An Jieyue looked up at the sky, revealing a bright smile as she walked away.
That day, An Jieyue left a letter.
She claimed she was going traveling and would return in ten years.
“Wishing you and my brother-in-law eternal happiness!”
When An Jinqiu saw the letter, her expression was somewhat complex.
But from the term “brother-in-law,” it seemed the younger sister had truly let go.
Still, she worried about her safety; after all, the Heavenly Realm was never a safe place.
Ye Yu saw what she was thinking and softly said, “You can’t protect her forever; that’s no freedom.”
“Perhaps letting her grow freely is a better choice.”
Nightfall.
Inside the Star Relocation Pavilion’s immortal sect hall, many wine jars were scattered about.
Qin Xihe, who never drank, was heavily intoxicated that day.
This unusual behavior aroused the curiosity of the immortal maidens.
Even Lü Wanzhu was puzzled; her master was usually very disciplined, so why was she so unrestrained today?
Could it be that she had suffered some kind of shock?
Hmm, it was definitely possible.
Normally, her master would never behave like this.
But what on earth had caused her to change so?
Lü Wanzhu pinched her chin and began thinking seriously.
Before she could ponder long, someone knocked her on the head.
Feeling the pain, Lü Wanzhu opened her mouth wide and began walking like an ape.
She wanted to lose control on the spot but upon seeing the visitor, she respectfully greeted, “Senior Uncle!”
Indeed, it was Jiang Yumo.
Since leaving the Ye family, she had only grown more and more irritated.
Ye Yu was unreliable, yes, but even her good friend Xu Manzhi had started spouting nonsense!
No, none of them were reliable!
So Jiang Yumo returned to the Star Relocation Pavilion, intending to persuade Qin Xihe not to waste effort on Ye Yu.
But she did not expect to see this scene upon her return.
