Chapter 379: 0239 Everyone is contradictory (two in one)
Xu Chang’an does not believe in the concept of past or future lives, as for retaining memories of a "previous life"... this does not contradict his disbelief in reincarnation.
He wants to do everything to the best of his ability in this life. If he cannot take good care of the lady in this life, then what is the point of talking about the next life?
The concept of the next life is something Xu Chang’an cannot entertain, as in a world with cultivation, it can easily become an excuse for shirking responsibilities.
Thus, Xu Chang’an only cares about this life and this world.
He turned his head and looked at Yun Qian’s bewildered expression, and asked, "What’s wrong?"
"I don’t quite understand." Yun Qian paused before saying, "The book says that the Heavenly Dao’s circulation and reincarnation are the Supreme Principle of Heaven and Earth."
Some matters are things Yun Qian cannot think about in detail.
She anxiously grabbed Xu Chang’an’s hand, thinking that sometimes, she is also someone who does not always behave.
He always says he does not like reincarnation... but life is too short, it always comes back around.
Seeing Yun Qian distressed like this made Xu Chang’an want to laugh a little. He held her hand a bit tighter, saying, "Alright, Miss doesn’t need to understand my dull viewpoint."
"Mm." Yun Qian lowered her eyes, as if unable to look directly into his eyes.
After all, if there is something she cannot provide Xu Chang’an, it is only the matter of "reincarnation."
Xu Chang’an keenly sensed that Yun Qian was not in a good mood, but he did not know for what reason, so he gently shook his head.
"The snowman is almost built, should we head back?"
"Mm." Yun Qian’s dark eyes moved in their sockets, like the shadows cast by the fallen trees.
At this moment, upon hearing about returning to their room, the enthusiasm she initially had vanished without a trace.
To think she was so looking forward to returning to the room with Xu Chang’an.
Xu Chang’an noticed this and frowned slightly, puzzled about which part of what he said was wrong.
Could it be... because she said she doesn’t particularly like monks?
Does Miss Yun like monks?
It shouldn’t be, after all, this is the girl in his dreams, everything is set according to his understanding, it’s impossible for her likes and dislikes to extend beyond what he knows.
Xu Chang’an blinked. Suddenly, he voluntarily embraced Yun Qian, kissed her on the forehead, and whispered in her ear, "Miss, come back to your senses."
"...Huh?" Yun Qian was caught off guard, staring blankly at Xu Chang’an.
"We’ve been together for ages, it’s not like we’ve never kissed before, why daze off?" Xu Chang’an smirked.
"That’s true." Yun Qian nodded, returning the embrace around Xu Chang’an’s waist, and lightly pecked his face.
"Feeling a bit better?" Xu Chang’an tilted his head to sneak a look into Yun Qian’s eyes, asking softly.
"A little bit." Yun Qian said truthfully.
"In that case... let’s not go back to the room yet. I’ll take Miss for a walk." Xu Chang’an suddenly said.
"Where to?" Yun Qian asked.
"You won’t have to walk yourself, Miss." Xu Chang’an looked towards the prominent object on the distant island.
"...Are we going hiking?" Yun Qian understood.
"Miss, when will you be a bit more naive?" Xu Chang’an lifted the lady and started walking towards the small mountain.
Though Yun Qian didn’t think there was anything particularly interesting about going up the mountain now, since she was lifted, she naturally wrapped her arms around his neck, letting him proceed as he wished.
——
Due to the snow, the path up the mountain was not easy to walk on, but with Spiritual Power, Xu Chang’an walked effortlessly along the creek’s edge, and of course, he did not forget to chat with the lady while reminiscing.
Unknowingly, Xu Chang’an had already reached the peak.
Having walked through a small path and traversed a slope, his view suddenly opened wide.
The land rose into twin cliffs, leaving barely a stretch of blue sky.
From here, looking afar, one could see a vast expanse of white, where sea and sky met, a magnificent scene lay before him.
Xu Chang’an gazed at the vast, tranquil sea, feeling reflective.
Before his eyes was a cliff, the highest point of this island, from where one could survey the entire domain and gaze at the distant waves, the salty sea breeze brushing against their faces brought a refreshing feeling.
"Miss, come down and have a look, but just like before, don’t get close to the cliff. Just look from here," Xu Chang’an said, putting Yun Qian down and marking a safe distance from the cliff with the tip of his foot.
"Mm." Yun Qian firmly stepped on the ground, her gaze resting on the distant magnificent sea surface.
"Feeling any better?" Xu Chang’an observed Yun Qian’s focus, asking.
Yun Qian’s gaze remained unwavering, she said, "Mm, I like it here."
Seeing Yun Qian lost in memory, Xu Chang’an remained silent, standing behind the lady watching the vast sea, thinking that this scene here is indeed wonderful.
And Yun Qian really liked it.
In the past, the lady was reluctant to climb the mountain alone, often asking him to carry her here to admire the scenery, and every time they came... her mood would be much better.
Xu Chang’an did not need to know why Yun Qian liked the views from this height, she just liked it.
So, upon noticing Miss Yun’s lacking spirits, his first thought was to bring her to this mountain summit.
The fierce wind brushed their faces.
Xu Chang’an suddenly noticed something, and he subtly moved forward a position, blocking much of the cold wind in front of Yun Qian.
"..."
Yun Qian stared blankly at the ethereal view from the high ground before her.
Yes, she had shown her fondness for this cliff since long ago. For example, when she first fashioned a dream for Xu Chang’an after ascending Chaoyun, she had leapt from here back to the island.