Although Zhao Li didn't say anything, Ye Yunsheng could still sense that he had something weighing heavily on his mind.
Moreover, having been with Zhao Li for so many years, she had been influenced by him in subtle ways. Even without him saying anything, she had developed some of the same doubts he had. For instance, where did those ancient Dou Di go? What lies beyond Dou Di? And what exactly happened during Ao Xue's era?
Before, because her strength wasn't enough, she could only manage the household and ensure Zhao Li had no worries. But now, she felt very strong and capable of helping him shoulder more burdens.
Zhao Li looked at her eyes, which shone like stars, and almost had the impulse to tell her everything. But he held back and simply asked:
"Do you think there is fate in this world? Is our entire life predetermined? Including our choice to fight against fate, is that just one part of fate itself?"
Zhao Li's question was clearly not what Ye Yunsheng had anticipated. Hearing his words, she was momentarily taken aback, but the surprise quickly vanished.
These questions... she didn't know what could make someone at the peak of the Continent have thoughts that were no different from some bored Little Guy's wild imaginings.
After recovering, she didn't rush to answer but thought carefully, because she could sense that Zhao Li wasn't just idly rambling but was genuinely confused!
"I suppose there is? Luck rises and falls, fate exists and doesn't, just like ocean waves, it won't remain constant forever."
After a long while, Ye Yunsheng's somewhat uncertain reply reached Zhao Li's ears.
She didn't really care if there was fate or if everything was arranged by fate. She only knew that a person couldn't always be on an upward trajectory, nor could they always be in a trough.
Even if this slightly bumpy process was stretched out over Time and couldn't be seen clearly in the short term, when viewed from a higher perspective, looking at a broader scope, that period of experience was bound to be full of ups and downs.
Of course, there was another point: she knew that whether or not it was her Fate to experience this life, she only knew that whether it was leaving her hometown in her youth, founding Great Li in her prime, or choosing to express her feelings when they reunited later and willingly doing small things silently behind Zhao Li...
In all these instances, when she made her choices, her heart was filled with hope and joy. Since she was willing, what difference did it make if it was arranged by Fate?
Thinking of something, she suddenly asked Zhao Li:
"Husband, have you encountered something unpleasant?"
Seeing Zhao Li nod, Ye Yunsheng broke into a smile and said:
"Before that matter had a result, did Husband ever regret choosing to do it that way?"
Zhao Li was puzzled but just shook his head.
At first, he had concerns, fearing that the original storyline would change because of his presence, and he wasn't willing to do too much. So he focused more on cultivation and didn't stir up too much Wind.
But later, whether it was because of his own Strength or because after immersing himself in the book world, he could no longer treat the characters who were just symbols in the book but truly appeared before him as NPCs, he began to act according to his own preferences, doing what he wanted and was willing to do.
So, regarding his past choices, he truly had nothing to regret. In fact, even if he were to do it all over again, he would likely make the same choices.
But it was precisely because he made some changes according to his own will, yet things similar to the original story still happened in the end, that he felt uneasy and was troubled by the existence of Fate.
Seeing Zhao Li shake his head, Ye Yunsheng wasn't surprised. She had always known that what Zhao Li did was what he wanted to do. She simply continued to voice her thoughts:
"Since Husband doesn't regret his past choices, why is he so bothered by the current outcome? Things in this world don't necessarily develop the way we want them to."
Ye Yunsheng vaguely understood the source of Zhao Li's unease. It was something akin to a Desire for Control. When some things went beyond his control, he would instinctively feel uneasy.
"Regardless of whether it's arranged by Fate, we can choose to do what we want and are willing to do. Even if the outcome isn't satisfactory, at least we felt a flutter of excitement and made an effort for the choices we made."
Hearing this, Zhao Li vaguely felt that Ye Yunsheng might be misunderstanding. His situation wasn't the same as what she thought. He wasn't feeling uneasy because he knew too little; on the contrary, it was because he knew too much. When he discovered that things were almost exactly as he knew they would be, he felt a strong sense of unease!
Of course, there were some similarities. The incident with Yao Chen truly exceeded his expectations!
Before Yao Chen disappeared, he had seen him. At that time, he was already a Half-Saint. No matter how powerful Han Feng was, he couldn't pose any threat to him anymore. It was precisely because of this that Zhao Li didn't act as the villain who instigated conflict between Yao Chen and Han Feng.
But what happened later almost completely erased the changes he had made, causing him to feel uneasy for a time. If it was truly Timeline Convergence, then no matter what he did, no matter how hard he tried, would it all be treated as a Bug Fix, and everything would return to normal?
Seeing Zhao Li's furrowed brow, Ye Yunsheng sighed inwardly and could only try to divert his attention:
"Well, talking more is useless. From now on, Husband, just do what you want to do, alright?"
Although she hadn't expected to dispel Zhao Li's unease with just a few words, she truly didn't want him to carry too much on his mind.
Zhao Li's Comprehension had always been good. He already understood the meaning behind Ye Yunsheng's words – don't focus solely on the outcome. Even if there was a predetermined Fate, when making choices, choose what you are willing to do. At least before the result is known, you are happy.
Understanding her meaning, Zhao Li stopped overthinking. Anyway, whether it was to resolve the doubts in his heart or to make this beautiful present last forever, he would explore its mysteries and was willing to do so, regardless of whether it was truly destined.
"Alright. Wife, let's take a break for ourselves."
Zhao Li put away his worries, a mischievous smile appearing on his face. He wanted to do some... things.
Ye Yunsheng glared at him. She hadn't expected that after persuading him for so long, she would end up persuading herself...
Literally!
While Zhao Li was indulging in the Land of Tenderness, the other two people on the Continent were each growing. They were both thinking of pressing and rubbing the other after coming out of seclusion, and perhaps even taking care of Zhao Li along the way...
Perhaps because none of the individuals made any moves, the Continent actually fell into a state of peace. Even the two major disturbances caused by Zhao Li were slowly replaced by the continuous exciting events happening on the Continent as Time passed. Even if some people still discussed them, it was no longer with the same enthusiasm as before.
In such uneventful days, two years quietly passed.
On this day, Zhao Li, having been quiet for too long, felt the urge to move. After Shi Potian's countless invitations, he went to the Stone Realm.
Shi Potian had simply offered too much. Zhao Li felt a bit embarrassed to keep refusing.
Shi Potian didn't have Gu Yuan's Confidence. He didn't dare let Zhao Li openly practice Alchemy outside. The commotion caused by refining a Ninth Grade Golden Pill was simply too great; it couldn't be hidden outside.
There was no other way. He could only invite Zhao Li into the Stone Realm, planning to Steal Development in secret.
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