Southern Domain, Sheng Yue Sect.
"Junior Sister, it's been two years. Do you think Li Xuan has truly forgotten you?" In an elegant room, Yue Cai Xuan stomped her foot in annoyance.
Yue Fu Yao shook her head slightly upon hearing this, "Senior Sister, he is not that kind of person."
Yue Cai Xuan sighed helplessly, "Junior Sister, of course I know Li Xuan is not that kind of person. But he's been gone for two full years. I'm just worried he's encountered another confidante, and that's what you'll have to worry about."
Jian Chi, who was beside them, had not spoken a word. He merely recalled Li Xuan with a trace of reminiscence in his eyes. Having been at Sheng Yue Sect for two years, Jian Chi, like Yue Fu Yao, had been thinking of Li Xuan.
"I believe Brother Li will definitely return," Jian Chi said after a long silence.
Yue Cai Xuan gave Jian Chi a playful glare and then looked at Yue Fu Yao, "Junior Sister, if he has new confidantes, what will you do?"
Yue Fu Yao's expression tensed for a moment, but then she quickly smiled, "Master warned me long ago that it's impossible for a peerless genius like Brother Xuan to be without confidantes. If there are, as long as Brother Xuan has a place for me in his heart, that will be enough."
Yue Cai Xuan was stunned, then shook her head helplessly. This girl, she was afraid her heart had long since flowed towards Li Xuan. However, since the parties involved were so open-minded, she, as a senior sister, was ultimately an outsider.
"Fine, fine. You, just wait slowly," Yue Cai Xuan sighed. As she stood up, her gaze suddenly shifted towards the door. Yue Cai Xuan's movement naturally drew the attention of Jian Chi and Yue Fu Yao. The three pairs of eyes looked over, and then all revealed expressions of disbelief.
Li Xuan, appeared before their eyes.
"Junior Sister, am I hallucinating?" Yue Cai Xuan asked Yue Fu Yao with some uncertainty. But at this moment, Yue Fu Yao's eyes were already fixed on Li Xuan, as if she hadn't heard Yue Cai Xuan's words.
"Jian Chi, you saw him too?" Yue Cai Xuan turned her gaze to Jian Chi.
Jian Chi nodded with a wry smile and then stood up, cupping his fists, "Brother Li, long time no see."
Li Xuan smiled slightly, "Miss Cai Xuan, it's not good to speak ill of people behind their backs."
After speaking, Li Xuan walked forward, hugged Jian Chi, and then smiled, "The three of you, long time no see."
"Good heavens, you actually came back?!" Yue Cai Xuan exclaimed, as if in a dream. She then recalled what she had just said about Li Xuan, and her pretty face blushed.
Li Xuan smiled and walked up to Yue Fu Yao, "It's been two years since we last met, are you well?"
Yue Fu Yao nodded slightly, her eyes never leaving Li Xuan. Her beautiful eyes were now slightly reddened.
Seeing this, Li Xuan's heart ached. He gently took Yue Fu Yao's hands and whispered, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have disappeared without a word for two years."
Yue Fu Yao shook her head slightly and then softly said, "It's good that you're back."
"Jian Chi, I suddenly remembered something I need to attend to. Come with me," Yue Cai Xuan said to Jian Chi.
Jian Chi was stunned, "Can't you handle it yourself?"
Yue Cai Xuan glared at Jian Chi, "You fool, hurry up!"
With that, Yue Cai Xuan pulled Jian Chi and walked out of the room. Yue Fu Yao and Li Xuan exchanged a knowing smile.
"Brother Xuan, tell me about your experiences these past two years." After Yue Cai Xuan and Jian Chi left and had closed the door, Yue Fu Yao looked up at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan nodded slightly, "Okay."
Soon, after a moment of contemplation, Li Xuan recounted his departure from the Central Domain and his journey into the Burial Land for training.
"The Burial Land... I never imagined that besides our Cang Mang Continent, there were actually three other worlds." After listening to Li Xuan's account, Yue Fu Yao also spoke with some surprise, "Brother Xuan, is that Fatty Wang in the Nine Nether Realm?"
"Yes." A flicker of pain crossed Li Xuan's eyes. This matter was a regret in his heart.
"It's okay, Brother Xuan. I believe he will regain his memories," Yue Fu Yao, sensing Li Xuan's emotions, gently held his hand and said softly.
Li Xuan smiled and nodded, "Tell me about yourself, how have you been these past two years?"
Yue Fu Yao smiled, "How could I be unhappy in the sect? It's just a bit lonely. Every day, besides cultivating, I miss you."
Li Xuan's heart ached even more. Gazing at Yue Fu Yao's tender lips, his eyes began to burn.
As their lips met, the surroundings fell silent.
"Brother Li, shall we spar later?" Just then, Jian Chi pushed open the door and walked in. However, upon seeing Li Xuan and Yue Fu Yao kissing, he paused and quickly said, "Uh, please continue."
Li Xuan looked at Yue Fu Yao, whose face was flushed red in his arms, and sighed helplessly. With things as they were, how could they continue?
A minute later, Li Xuan and Yue Fu Yao walked out. Seeing Jian Chi standing outside waiting, they couldn't help but shake their heads and smile.
"Brother Li, did I disturb you?" Jian Chi asked, rubbing his hands as Li Xuan and Yue Fu Yao emerged.
Li Xuan gave Jian Chi a good-natured glare, "Brother Jian Chi, didn't you just say you wanted to spar? I think now is the perfect time. Come, come, let me see how much your strength has improved over the past two years."
Li Xuan then pulled Jian Chi and they flew into the sky, leaving Yue Fu Yao behind, covering her mouth and chuckling. Yue Fu Yao already knew of Li Xuan's current strength when he had described the Burial Land. Although Jian Chi's strength had also reached the intermediate Martial God realm, he was one level below Li Xuan.
The outcome of their spar was predictable.
Indeed, after Yue Fu Yao joined Yue Cai Xuan and they had chatted for less than half an hour, Jian Chi, with a bitter and dejected expression, followed Li Xuan to the main hall. Seeing this, Yue Fu Yao couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.
"You, you deserve it!" Yue Cai Xuan said with a scolding tone, though she felt a little sorry for Jian Chi.
"Who knew Brother Li was so monstrous? In just two years, his strength has increased to such a terrifying level. One punch, just one punch!" Jian Chi said with a wry smile.
"You're only in the intermediate Martial God realm, and you dared to fight someone in the advanced Martial God realm. If it were anyone else, fine, but don't you know Li Xuan can challenge those above his level?" Yue Cai Xuan said with some surprise, looking at Li Xuan.
"Actually, Brother Jian Chi's strength is quite good. At least you could still take one of my punches. I can see that you haven't slacked off in your cultivation these past two years," Li Xuan said with a smile.
Jian Chi chuckled and then looked at Li Xuan, "Brother Li, tell me honestly. In those few punches just now, did you use more than fifty percent of your strength?"
Yue Fu Yao and Yue Cai Xuan also looked at Li Xuan, clearly having the same question in their hearts.
Li Xuan was silent for a moment, then looked at the three of them and said, "No. Those few punches just now, I used exactly forty percent of my strength."