"Is it really you?"
Seeing Li Xuan directly admit it, Li Wan'er was also taken aback.
She had originally thought Li Xuan would deny it, as being able to get the General Manager of her father's company, Li Enzhong, to call was not something an ordinary person could achieve. And Li Xuan clearly didn't fall into that category. Yet, Li Xuan admitted it so readily, which surprised Li Wan'er.
"Li Enzhong called you, didn't he? Judging by your expression when you returned today, the company's problems should be resolved. In that case, it can be considered me repaying your previous help. Once we divorce in three months, neither of us will owe the other anything."
Li Xuan nodded slightly, then spoke.
"How exactly did you do it? That Li Enzhong is no ordinary person," Li Wan'er frowned slightly and asked, puzzled.
Li Xuan smiled and said, "I don't think it's necessary to explain to you how I did it. As long as your company's troubles are resolved, I think that's the key. Also, that Zhuo Xian is not suitable for you, but ultimately the choice is yours. I have one more thing I need your help with."
"What is it?" Li Wan'er asked, looking at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan pondered for a moment, then said, "I need to go out for a while. I might not be back for a month. To avoid some trouble, please cover for me. You know, your mother doesn't look favorably upon me."
"You're going out for a month? Li Xuan, what exactly is your background? According to my investigation, your parents have long passed away. You have no relatives in this world. And there's no one of high status or influence around you."
Li Wan'er was stunned, then looked at Li Xuan and asked again.
Li Xuan stood up and looked directly at Li Wan'er. "Everything you know is true. I, Li Xuan, have no more relatives on this Earth. However, I have my own plans and intentions. I just want to know if you can help me with this favor."
"Don't worry, I know you only signed that agreement with me back then to avoid your parents pressuring you about marriage. Five years have passed, and you don't need to continue this charade. Besides, your mother has always hoped we would divorce so you could find a better husband. Perhaps after I return, I can fulfill her wish."
Listening to Li Xuan's words, Li Wan'er felt a sense of unfamiliarity for the first time, a sense of unease within that unfamiliarity. Looking into Li Xuan's eyes, Li Wan'er nodded subconsciously.
"So, let it be," Li Xuan nodded slightly upon seeing this, then sat down cross-legged again, slowly closing his eyes.
Watching Li Xuan's demeanor, Li Wan'er hesitated to speak, but finally walked to the desk and opened her laptop.
Time gradually passed. As it reached 10 PM, Li Xuan's eyes suddenly opened.
"You're leaving?" Noticing Li Xuan's movement, Li Wan'er closed her laptop and looked at him.
Li Xuan nodded. "Perhaps you will sleep more peacefully in my absence. Tomorrow, I'll trouble you to explain to your parents."
After speaking, Li Xuan opened the door and quietly left.
Watching Li Xuan depart, Li Wan'er's expression was one of complexity.
Actually, when Li Xuan mentioned the divorce earlier, Li Wan'er had wanted to tell him that the reason she had asked for three months was to resolve the company's problems. Now that the company's troubles were resolved, the divorce could happen anytime.
But as soon as this thought arose, Li Wan'er suppressed it. She couldn't quite explain why.
"Did I misunderstand everything?" Li Wan'er murmured to herself, then glanced at the spot where Li Xuan had been sitting, lost in thought.
At the entrance of Jinxiu Community, Li Xuan flagged down a taxi and headed straight for the train station. After dealing with the trouble sent by Zhuo Xian, Li Xuan bought some groceries and returned home, then searched for information.
Near Hancheng, a well-known scenic spot is naturally the 7A-rated Phoenix Mountain in China. After treating Old Master Li, Li Enzhong's father, Li Xuan's spiritual power had been significantly depleted. To stabilize his realm, he needed to replenish his spiritual energy.
Phoenix Mountain was the place Li Xuan had chosen.
According to Li Xuan's previous memories, scenic spots generally had beautiful mountains and clear waters. The spiritual energy there would naturally be denser than in urban areas. Phoenix Mountain was nearly a hundred kilometers away from Hancheng, which was why Li Xuan chose to be away for a month.
At the train station, Li Xuan purchased a ticket and waited patiently in the waiting room. He checked the time; there were still half an hour until the bullet train arrived. Li Xuan closed his eyes slightly, resting.
As time passed, more and more people filled the waiting room. After all, Phoenix Mountain was the largest and most scenic resort near Hancheng, and even at this time, there were many tourists heading there.
Twenty minutes later, Li Xuan slowly opened his eyes. He glanced at his phone and a faint smile played on his lips.
There was a message from Li Wan'er on his phone.
"I'll find a reason to cover for you with Mom and Dad. After you return, I'll tell you about the divorce choice. Also, thank you for everything you've done for me."
Li Xuan swiped his thumb across the screen and sighed. The technology on this Earth truly made him marvel.
Whether on the vast continent or the boundless continent, the only way to communicate was through sound transmission. Even then, transmitting sound over a thousand li was the limit.
But this mobile phone could connect two people anytime, anywhere.
Not only that, but it could also be used for video calls with multiple people. Such functionality was quite astonishing to Li Xuan.
Besides this, many aspects of Earth's technology made Li Xuan sigh with admiration. For example, his specialty, barbecue, had no less than ten cooking methods on Earth. And the seasonings were not as unique as the spices he possessed.
Although Earth's spiritual energy was barren, its technology was growing day by day. Thinking of this, Li Xuan felt somewhat at ease.
Just as a certain celebrity on Earth had said, when God closes a window, he opens a door.
While the people of Earth could not cultivate, they could achieve the impossible through technology.
"The D1582 bullet train is about to arrive. Passengers heading towards Phoenix Mountain, please proceed to ticket gate 8 for boarding..."
As Li Xuan's thoughts drifted, a broadcast announcement sounded. Li Xuan snapped out of his reverie, then stood up and walked towards ticket gate 8 indicated by the signs.
On the bullet train, Li Xuan gazed out the window at the passing pedestrians, his thoughts drifting back to the times he spent with Yue Fuyao and others on the Yuanling Continent.
"Hello."
Just then, a crisp voice suddenly rang out. Li Xuan looked over and saw a delicate-looking woman, who appeared to be in her early twenties, looking at him somewhat nervously.
"Hello," Li Xuan nodded slightly, looking at the woman before him with some surprise. According to his memory, Li Xuan did not seem to know her.
"Hello, it's like this. My ticket is for a seat by the aisle. But I get motion sickness, so could I switch seats with you?" Seeing Li Xuan's gentle tone, the woman's eyes lit up, and she relaxed a little as she asked.
"Mmm, alright." Li Xuan smiled wryly at this. It was such a small matter that he had actually pondered for a long time to recall his memory. Li Xuan then stood up. After the woman sat down by the window, Li Xuan took his seat.
"Thank you, my name is Yifan," the woman said with a smile after sitting down.
"Yifan? Mmm, hello, my name is Li Xuan," Li Xuan was startled, clearly not accustomed to the enthusiasm of humans on Earth. However, out of politeness, Li Xuan replied with a smile.
"You're quite a nice person," Yifan said, her face beaming with a smile upon hearing this.
"Uh, perhaps," Li Xuan said, feeling a headache and nodding with a wry smile. Had his previous response been a bit off?
"Um, we've met now, are you also going to Phoenix Mountain for tourism?" Yifan seemed particularly enthusiastic, and asked Li Xuan beside her again.
"Mmm," Li Xuan nodded slightly. At this moment, Li Xuan was certain that his previous act of giving up his seat had been somewhat inappropriate.
This young lady named Yifan was simply too overly enthusiastic.
Although Li Xuan now only possessed his soul and memories, he was fundamentally a cultivator. Cultivators preferred tranquility, and naturally, he could not handle such enthusiastic attention. Of course, if it were Yue Fuyao showing such enthusiasm, it might be a different matter.
"That's great. You look like you're traveling alone, why don't we travel together?" Upon receiving Li Xuan's confirmation, Yifan immediately suggested.
Li Xuan was taken aback. Weren't women nowadays generally more cautious? To trust someone so easily, especially a man. Such behavior made Li Xuan feel that his previous understanding was mistaken.
"Um, aren't you worried I might be a bad person? After all, you're a girl." Li Xuan found it difficult to refuse Yifan's enthusiasm, and subconsciously declined.
"It's fine, we're just traveling together during the day, we're not doing anything. Don't worry, Uncle, I can tell from your face that you're a good person," Yifan said with a smile.
Uncle? Li Xuan was stunned. Although he was already thirty years old, being called "Uncle" made Li Xuan feel like spitting blood.
"Uh, whatever you say. I'm a bit tired, I'm going to take a nap," Li Xuan nodded helplessly, then closed his eyes, contemplating how to shake off this woman named Yifan after getting off the train.
After all, his purpose for this trip was not sightseeing.
Once he found a place with rich spiritual energy, Li Xuan would likely find a secluded spot to cultivate in seclusion. If Yifan followed him, this trip would be a complete failure.
"Okay, Uncle. I won't disturb you then. Rest well," Yifan said with a smile, then took out her phone and moved closer to Li Xuan.
"Um, Uncle, why don't we add each other as friends first?"