A sudden "ding" sounded in his mind.
"Ding! The essential golden finger for Chinese time travelers has been delivered. Detecting the host's current situation, the 'Second Chance Romance System' has been bound. For every ex-girlfriend encountered, if her favorability toward the host returns to 90, the host will receive a massive reward! Please give a five-star review, dear host!"
Damn!
A system!
Has my days as a mortal finally come to an end? Can I finally soar on a sword and achieve immortality?
Qin Changsheng was stunned for a moment, overwhelmed with joy, but then a surge of inexplicable anger rose within him.
A five-star review?
Review my ass! One star! One star! I'm going to file a complaint!
You're ten thousand years late.
Ten. Thousand. Years.
Do you have any idea how I've spent these ten thousand years, System?
One star. It has to be one star.
I, Qin Changsheng, say so. Even the Jade Emperor can't change my mind!
"Ding! After checking the records, the system confirms that over the past ten thousand years, the host has lived a wanton and unrestrained life, mingling freely with all kinds of beautiful women. How delightful!"
"Uh." Qin Changsheng felt a bit embarrassed, but then, flustered and angry, he shouted in his mind:
"That's just the surface! Only the surface!"
"Deep down, I've actually been very lonely, not happy at all. I could only use relationships to cover it up, to numb myself."
The system fell silent.
Maybe you should listen to yourself. What kind of nonsense are you spouting?
Instead of responding, it simply conjured a massive middle finger in Qin Changsheng's mind, pointing upward—the meaning was clear enough.
Just as Qin Changsheng was losing face and about to explode in anger, the system's voice sounded again:
"To compensate the host, a generous compensation package has been prepared. Would you like to claim it now?"
Yes!
Qin Changsheng was thrilled inside. Everything he'd said earlier was just to demand compensation. Now that his goal was achieved, of course he was excited.
"No, not now."
Qin Changsheng refused. Now wasn't the time to claim it; he had to deal with the situation before him first.
However, since the system had arrived, Qin Changsheng now had hope of cultivating the Dao. Suddenly, he no longer wanted to die. Moreover, reconciling with his ex-girlfriends seemed to come with massive rewards.
Although the exchange between Qin Changsheng and the system in his mind didn't take long, to everyone else, it was a different story.
From their perspective, Qin Changsheng walked up to Rakshasa Fairy.
First, he looked dazed, then surprised, then angry, then embarrassed, then angry again, and finally calm.
His expression shifted unpredictably, leaving everyone confused about what was going on.
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Su Murou was also puzzled. But seeing that Qin Changsheng had remained silent for so long, her emotions were infinitely complex.
In the end, anger temporarily overpowered all other feelings. She raised the Autumn Water Sword and pressed it against Qin Changsheng's neck.
She looked as though she intended to cut him into pieces, but her slightly trembling hand betrayed her true state of mind.
"What a fine alias—Xiao Yan! Long time no see!" Su Murou said bitterly, unsure whether she was angrier about him hiding his identity or about him abandoning her.
Qin Changsheng first waved his hand behind his back, signaling the Third Ancestor of the Qin family and the others not to intervene.
Then, he looked into Su Murou's eyes and said with deep emotion:
"For you, it's been a long time."
"But for me, it's been one million, one hundred and three thousand, three hundred and ninety-five days and nights. It feels longer than my entire life."
"Go ahead and kill me. I don't have long to live anyway. I'm suffering from an incurable illness—lovesickness!"
"Of life's three thousand ailments, only lovesickness has no cure."
As he gazed at the woman before him, his eyes gradually softened. Qin Changsheng pressed on:
"Once, there was a sincere love placed before me, but I did not cherish it. It was only after I lost it that I regretted it. Nothing in this world brings greater pain than this.
If heaven would give me another chance, I would say three words to that girl: I love you.
If I had to set a time limit on this love, I hope it would be… one million years."
Qin Changsheng's tone was calm yet filled with emotion, his eyes like deep lakes as he gazed at her, stirring the heart Su Murou thought had long died.
"So touching! The Qin family's Old Ancestor is so deep!"
"I can't wait to hear their story. I'm sure it's soul-stirring and unforgettable."
"Wuwuwu, the Old Ancestor must have had no choice but to abandon her."
"One is the Qin family's Old Ancestor, the other is the most stunning fairy of the Su family. They're such a perfect match!"
The crowd reacted differently, but many women were already moved, silently wiping away tears.
Who would have thought the Qin family's Old Ancestor had such a deeply emotional side? It seems that as long as two people truly love each other, love will always find a way to a perfect ending.
Some even shouted:
"Rakshasa Fairy, please forgive the Qin family's Old Ancestor! He must have had no other choice!"
"Get together! Get together!"
Some began to cheer them on.
As for Su Murou, she let out a soft "ah," her limbs going weak. The Autumn Water Sword clattered to the ground.
Seeing Qin Changsheng's gaze up close and hearing his words of love, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her heart began to flutter.
Had she hated him?
Yes, she had!
But when the man from her dreams stood before her in the flesh, her heart softened. All hatred and killing intent vanished.
Remembering their happy times together, Su Murou unconsciously bit her lip, unsure of what to say.
Seeing Su Murou's reaction, Qin Changsheng knew her heart had softened. He understood that now was the time to press further—to strike while the iron was hot.