106. World Peace
A peaceful and fulfilling day.
One day, he went out with Li Sushang, enjoying the scenery and culture of Shenzhou.
One day, he studied the 'Taixu Sword Qi' with Cheng Lingshuang, constantly improving his strength.
Evenings, he played around with Mei and Kiana, occasionally taking advantage of them.
At night, because of insomnia (probably), he slept in Cheng Lingshuang's arms, although later it would be Cheng Lingshuang lying in Yun Ling's arms.
It's worth mentioning that Cheng Lingshuang seemed to harbor a faint hostility towards Mei.
Although it might sound a bit narcissistic, Yun Ling felt that Cheng Lingshuang looked at Mei as if she were a rival...
Plus, Cheng Lingshuang's inexplicable remark that day, saying that Yun Ling's trip to the Far East was actually to find Mei, made Yun Ling somewhat doubt the authenticity of the marriage certificate in his hand.
Perhaps, like in the second simulation, he and Mei really were engaged?
But he never went to the Far East as a child...
His childhood memories are slowly returning, unless they were set when Yun Ling was very young, or even before he could remember.
Sometimes he feels like everyone around him is a riddler, and he himself is a riddler.
It feels like they're in a game of Werewolf, where whoever reveals themselves first is eliminated.
Kiana, who seems the most innocent, is actually quite good at hiding her emotions.
Kiana's talent in 'Taixu Sword Qi' is quite good; in just one month, she has already forged a sword heart and entered the 'Still Water' stage.
Mei, on the other hand, is still far from achieving that, but she has made significant progress in her swordsmanship, able to integrate various sword forms into her own style.
Yun Ling has already mastered both the Form Essence and Soul Essence; now only the Divine Essence remains.
This cultivation speed was only slightly slower than Yun Ling's, who possessed the talent of "Divine Swordsmanship."
However, Yun Ling himself was well aware that most of the credit went to the "Swordmanship training experience (Complete)" within his mind; his own talent was only average.
Due to the special nature of Divine Essence, cultivation experience couldn't help him; the rest depended entirely on himself.
Mastering Divine Essence in a month... was a formidable challenge!
Yun Ling didn't want to stay in Shenzhou right now; he still wanted to go to St. Freya Academy and spend time with the girls.
Today was supposed to be Cheng Lingshuang's sword practice time, but she didn't lead the three of them in practice.
That's because today is New Year's Eve! The New Year is approaching.
Aunt Ming had gone home, so Li Sushang and Cheng Lingshuang had to handle many things.
The three of them were also busy running around, with little free time.
The sound of firecrackers echoed in the distance, and the kitchen in Yun Ling's house was bustling with activity.
"I never expected Eldest Aunt could cook! It's such a surprise." Yun Ling watched Cheng Lingshuang's skillful movements and could only help her out.
Li Sushang and Mei were making dumplings.
As for Kiana...
Yun Ling gently punched the hand that reached out from under the table.
"Kiana, you're trying to sneak a bite again." Yun Ling pinched Kiana's ear.
"Ouch, ouch, ouch... It's all because Auntie's food smelled so good, I couldn't resist..."
Kiana gave a pitiful look, pleading for mercy.
She couldn't cook and was currently just slacking off.
"That won't do. Go outside and tidy up the living room. We can eat in half an hour at most." Yun Ling could only soothe her like this.
"Okay..." Kiana looked on longingly, swallowing hard.
Suddenly, Yun Ling covered her mouth, making a shushing gesture.
A crispy fried meatball was stuffed into her mouth; its crispy exterior concealed a meatball soaked in broth, releasing an irresistible aroma with every bite.
"Alright, go tidy up now." Yun Ling released her, ordering her to leave the kitchen.
"Okay!" Kiana left happily, readily agreeing.
Finally, everything was ready, and everyone changed into their new clothes.
Seeing Kiana still sporting her somewhat outdated braids, Yun Ling decisively divided them into pigtails, then tied them into buns.
"Sometimes you have to learn to dress yourself up... Okay, okay, I won't touch it anymore."
Yun Ling couldn't resist ruffling the two buns on top of her head, but seeing Kiana's pouty expression, she let go.
"...Does it look good?" Kiana suddenly asked cautiously, a hint of barely perceptible anticipation in her eyes.
"I did it, of course, it looks good!" Yun Ling said proudly.
Kiana's lips twitched slightly, and she kicked Yun Ling in the shin, making him howl in pain.
Was she asking about the hairstyle? Of course, she was asking about herself!
"Hmph~" Kiana haughtily tossed her twin ponytails and went to the dining table to wait quietly.
Cheng Lingshuang and the others were almost ready.
Cheng Lingshuang was still wearing that black and gold Hanfu, her aloof face adorned with barely perceptible makeup, her snow-white hair styled in an updo, the ends falling behind her.
Even so, the falling silver strands almost reached her calves. Sometimes Yun Ling wondered, wouldn't such long hair be inconvenient?
Li Sushang had changed into a blue-and-white porcelain-colored cheongsam, her hairstyle almost a double bun, her natural brown-black hair falling naturally in twin ponytails, almost touching the ground...
But even without anything to hold it in place, her twin ponytails still managed to float slightly outwards naturally.
Honkai energy truly is omnipotent! Even Newton would be weeping.
Mei, on the other hand, had changed into a long dress in a red and white color scheme, inspired by Shenzhou mythology. Her long purple hair was tied up in a high ponytail, and her delicate features wore a faint smile, her watery eyes occasionally glancing in Yun Ling's direction.
Yun Ling, meanwhile, had changed into a white Hanfu robe, which gave him a truly ethereal and otherworldly air.
If you ignored his terrible personality, he could be considered as handsome as Pan An and as beautiful as Song Yu.
"Happy New Year!"
As their glasses clinked together, everyone shouted this in unison.
Although there were only five people, the atmosphere was incredibly warm.
Kiana's hands never stopped moving as she wolfed down her food while praising Cheng Lingshuang's cooking skills.
"Little Ling, do you have any New Year's wishes? Auntie might just grant them for you," Li Sushang pinched Yun Ling's cheek, asking affectionately.
"New Year's wishes? Hmm..." Yun Ling pondered for a moment.
"It really is that one!" Yun Ling suddenly realized something.
Mei suddenly felt a little uneasy. Knowing Yun Ling's personality, he definitely wouldn't be up to anything good.
"Wait, let me guess...you're not thinking of starting a harem, are you?" Mei guessed.
Yun Ling's eyes suddenly lit up.
"My parents gave me life, but Mei understands me best! My dear Mei, look how well we click, you have to be my first girlfriend...ouch~!"
Yun Ling felt his thigh being pinched hard, his right foot being stepped on by Cheng Lingshuang, and even rotated twice.
Li Sushang's hands, which had been gripping him, were now pulling outwards, while Kiana looked at him with disdain.
"Okay, I'll change it...let's have world peace then."
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