I've never felt happy to become an immortal.

Chapter 193 The Level of Bad Women is Too High (Third Update)

'My dear Bai Xuan, it's been a long time.'

When this letter arrives, it should be the season when flowers are in full bloom where you are.

I'm not entirely sure where you are right now, but I hope it's a beautiful place.

"The world is a turbulent place, and there are always those who stand atop the waves, wielding power and influence. But I hope you don't just focus on the scenery; also cherish the little flowers blooming by the roadside."

'Okay, I'm writing to you to say that I miss you very much. During these days when we can't see each other, I think about you every single day.'

I wonder if you'll miss me? Even the slightest thought of you would make me very happy.

I can't help but miss the time we spent together in your hometown.

Life there was carefree, without any pressure. There was no need to worry about the future or dwell on the past. I could simply live as myself, and you didn't have to be a big shot in the underworld. We were just ourselves.

"It's a pity I didn't get to ride the Ferris wheel. I even tried to build one myself, but unfortunately, I couldn't. Later, I managed to meet with people from the Shenji Sect. After realizing that its purpose was merely for entertainment, I got a severe scolding from them, who said I was neglecting my duties."

'Seesaws are the easiest to make and are great toys for children.'

"I've been reading some books lately. I used to spend my free time reading novels, but I've stopped that now and started reading other kinds of books instead. Just like you said, you should do different things at different ages, and indulging in pleasure is the greatest enemy."

"There's so much knowledge in the books from your hometown that I can't remember much of it, but I do remember the entertainment I've seen very clearly."

Of course, video games are also very fun forms of entertainment, but occasionally there are situations where you can't continue playing.

"I still remember the reason you explained it to me back then... It's like the story needs someone to drive it forward, but that person has to die, so the story can't proceed normally."

'Specific terminology, like a mechanism vulnerability or something...'

'Hmm...it seems the writing is too rambling.'

'Before we knew it, we started chatting about so many things, and we used up three sheets of letter paper.'

I don't know when this letter will arrive; I hope it arrives at the right time—not too early, not too late.

I'm thinking of you tonight too.

I hope this letter brings you good luck.

'—Qin Xiaochun'

……

Bai Xuan read the letter quickly and carefully.

I focused my mind and read it at three times the speed.

It's certain... it was definitely written by Qin Xiaochun herself.

Because it mentions some terms specific to the modern world.

No one else could understand it; it was a secret code between just the two of them.

He was just a little puzzled as to how this letter had ended up in the White Plum Sect.

Did Qin Xiaochun hire some powerful messenger?
and……

The intimacy conveyed between the lines made him quite uncomfortable.

This doesn't seem like an ordinary letter at all; it's clearly a love letter, and a love letter between lovers at that.

If they weren't lovers, they wouldn't use such an intimate tone, with every word conveying, "I miss you so much, I miss you so much, I miss the days we spent together, I miss your smile, I miss your coat, I miss your white socks and the smell of you."

Bai Xuan couldn't help but get goosebumps when he saw it.

If it really was his girlfriend sending this letter, he would definitely show the same knowing, doting smile as his college roommate when they were having an online romance.

However... although Qin Xiaochun shared a secret with him, they were not lovers.

Could it be that the lie I told at the Lin family also reached her ears?
However, the letter didn't mention this matter at all, as if it skipped the confirmation period and went straight into the honeymoon phase... Am I under the spell of King Crimson?

Bai Xuan looked at the letter with the expression of an old man using a cell phone on the subway, then folded it neatly and put it away.

"So, whose letter is it?" Ning Jianshuang asked at the opportune moment.

"Qin Xiaochun".

"Oh? It's a letter from your sweetheart?" Ning Jianshuang said in surprise, "So this person really exists?"

“She…is a real person.” Bai Xuan’s expression was slightly conflicted: “But we are just acquaintances.”

"Unrequited love?" Xi Qingqing asked.

"Not really." Bai Xuan shook his head.

So, it's a two-way trip?

"..."

Bai Xuan couldn't explain it, and this letter was even more inexplicable, because from every angle, it was solid evidence.

"You didn't just write this letter yourself to amuse everyone, did you?" Xi Qingqing suddenly had a wild idea.

"Then let's just say that's how it is, that I directed and acted it all myself." Bai Xuan didn't want to explain.

If Bai Xuan had denied it, Xi Qingqing would probably have believed him about 70%, but since he actually admitted it, the credibility of his statement was over 90%.

Her curiosity was itchy, like it had been scratched by a cat's claws.

"Could you let me see it? I promise, I swear to the Buddha I won't tell anyone."

“Even if you swear an oath to Mazu, it won’t work.”

He doesn't intend to make the letter public, since it contains some sensitive information.

This is a matter of great importance; it's impossible for it to be made public, absolutely impossible in this lifetime. Xi Qingqing became even more curious, holding up five fingers and biting her lip as if paying a huge price: "Five hundred taels."

Bai Xuan: “?”

Xi Qingqing made another significant sacrifice: "Eight hundred taels."

Bai Xuan: “…”

Xi Qingqing gritted her teeth: "At most one thousand taels."

"Do you think I'm like you? I'm not short of money, and I don't want to buy a luxury house and take on a mortgage." Bai Xuan waved his hand: "Even if you give me ten thousand taels, I won't sell myself."

“As expected…” Xi Qingqing suddenly gave up struggling, realizing it was all an act. She raised an eyebrow: “This letter must contain Qin Xiaochun’s personal information, which is why you’re protecting her so much, right? There must be a secret.”

You vixen, you actually tricked me!

Bai Xuan said, "Think what you want. Now that you've read the letter, you should go back, right? I need to rest too. We're going into the secret realm tomorrow."

……

The three women, after leaving Bai Xuan's room, each seemed lost in thought.

Ning Jianshuang spoke first: "Miss Fan."

"Ok?"

"If possible, please look after Erlang during tomorrow's secret realm trial," Ning Jianshuang said softly. "He is rather reckless and doesn't take his own life seriously."

Fan Qingshuang agreed, "Of course, I will protect his safety."

She thought to herself that with Ning Jianshuang's words, she now had a reason to rely on him.

Even without direct contact, just being near the opponent seems to calm down the sword energy within one's body.

Whether she could obtain a celestial destiny in the secret realm was unknown, and Fan Qingshuang had already grown accustomed to the 'illness' in her body.

Compared to the uncertainty of whether her immortal destiny could be cured, she cared more about Bai Xuan, this special medicine.

I should be able to get a good night's sleep tonight.

Fan Qingshuang turned and left.

Xi Qingqing watched her leave and muttered, "That's really strange. I have no idea what she's thinking. Is she really just coming over late at night to deliver some fruit and chicken legs?"

Ning Jianshuang said, "Everyone is different. As long as she has no ill intentions towards Erlang, there's no need to worry too much."

"He flirts with girls all the time, aren't you going to do anything about it?"

"I can't control it, and I don't want to." Ning Jianshuang looked at the moon in the sky: "If Erlang could marry a few more wives, it would be a good way to expand the Jiang family."

Xi Qingqing asked curiously, "The Jiang family? Shouldn't you be the one to have more children?"

Ning Jianshuang remained silent, whether in agreement or lost in thought, it was unclear.

Xi Qingqing asked again, "You really didn't secretly peek at that letter just now?"

Ning Jianshuang said, "What if I say yes?"

"I'm really curious, I really want to know what's inside." Xi Qingqing leaned closer: "Why don't you tell me secretly?"

Ning Jianshuang turned her face away, her expression turning serious: "If I told you the specific identity of Qin Xiaochun mentioned in the letter... would you kill her?"

Xi Qingqing looked surprised: "Why would I want to kill her?"

Ning Jianshuang looked at Xi Qingqing quietly, then asked, "Do you wish Qin Xiaochun were dead?"

Xi Qingqing's expression of shock gradually faded, and she nodded: "What exactly does Sister Ning want to ask?"

Don't you think you've been staying by his side for too long?

Ning Jianshuang left behind a cryptic remark and turned to leave.

Xi Qingqing watched Ning Jianshuang's departing figure. She sat in the corridor, her fingers gently twirling a strand of her hair.

"Women have deeper thoughts and are naturally able to distinguish between true and false feelings."

"What's this called again? Oh right, it's called tea appreciation."

“My dear Ning sister…you don’t guard against other women, but you only guard against me. It’s really heartbreaking.”

She said softly, "The stars should naturally follow the moon."

……

Xi Qingqing is a demoness from the Demonic Sect. She travels around the martial world to improve her cultivation level.

She may indeed dream of building a large mansion, but there are many ways to make money.

At the very least, staying by Bai Xuan's side is actually slowing down her money-making speed.

Xi Qingqing has left people with the preconceived notion that money can get her to do things... But is that really the case?

She's clearly a demonic enchantress, a ruthless character who fought her way out of the martial world, and the former top-ranked member of the Crouching Dragon List who inspired fear in everyone. When did she become such an easy-going and lovable character? When did she become so approachable?
Everyone else on the Crouching Dragon List avoids Xi Qingqing like the plague. Could she be a fake?
Greed might be true, but what drove her to obey and follow Bai Xuan... was definitely not money, but some reasons she never spoke of.

This reason kept her by Bai Xuan's side, quietly building up goodwill.

Ning Jianshuang distrusted Xi Qingqing from the beginning, believing that she had ulterior motives.

This time, Ning Jianshuang sensed that Xi Qingqing was somewhat anxious.

Upon hearing the name 'Qin Xiaochun', she even caught a fleeting glimpse of murderous intent in the other person's eyes.

Ning Jianshuang sighed softly, "There aren't a single one who's easy to deal with... There are just too many bad women out there!"

(End of this chapter)