Sometimes, happiness is simple and pure.
Happiness is inherently simple, like seeing a child, seeing their innocent and carefree face—that brings simple joy.
Therefore, the simplest and purest happiness is true happiness.
Some might say, "That's not true. Shouldn't having a purpose bring more happiness? Shouldn't fulfilling desires and reaping rewards bring more happiness?"
That's true, but that kind of happiness is prone to anxiety, change, and even turning to sorrow—it has many possibilities because it's driven by a strong sense of purpose.
Others might say, "Happiness is happiness, regardless of duration, change, or purpose. Happiness is happiness; there are no rules or limitations."
There are many kinds of happiness, no fixed pattern; only the happiness that suits you is the best.
But Qin Chuan felt that the best happiness was the one that made him feel most comfortable.
Because of the Three Kings, things in the Divine Sword Dynasty became much simpler.
The next day, Qin Chuan and the woman met the ruler of the Divine Sword Dynasty, the Great King.
Accompanying them were the Second King, the three most powerful figures in the Divine Sword Dynasty—these three. The Three Kings had already been defeated by the woman.
The First King was a very charismatic man, tall and imposing, with a straight and upright posture, dressed in a luxurious light purple brocade robe. He
possessed a blend of refinement and domineering presence, a middle-aged appearance, and exuded masculinity, with deep, penetrating eyes.
Upon seeing the woman from afar, a smile appeared on his face, a smile that conveyed warmth, security, and a certain air of authority.
"Miss, it's a pleasure to meet you,"
the First King said, his voice magnetic, deep, and powerful, very pleasant to listen to. Even Qin Chuan, with his current discerning eye, found him to be an impeccable man.
The Second King was completely different from the First King. He had a very ordinary appearance, a thin build, and pale skin, giving him a sickly appearance.
His eyes also seemed somewhat dim, but Qin Chuan knew this wasn't true dimness, but rather a restrained divine light, a state of profound cultivation, a return to simplicity.
The Second King was rather aloof, merely nodding casually to Qin Chuan and the Third King without speaking.
"You should know why I've come!" the woman said softly, glancing at the Third King.
"My third brother told us, and I must thank the eldest young lady for showing mercy. I've prepared a banquet today, and since the eldest young lady has spoken, we'll do as she says. This banquet is my way of expressing my gratitude, and I hope the eldest young lady will do me the honor of attending," the Great King said earnestly.
The woman hesitated slightly, looking at Qin Chuan, who was speechless. This woman, this god-like woman, even for something as simple as this, she needed his help…
Qin Chuan nodded.
The woman nodded to the Great King.
This gesture almost made the Great King faint. He looked at Qin Chuan curiously, wanting to know who this man was.
He knew a lot about the eldest young lady, especially after the Sixth Prince of the Divine Sword Dynasty had an accident. He knew a lot, especially after his third brother returned yesterday and told him about the situation, which made him feel a great danger, after all, his life was threatened.
Seeing the eldest young lady today, his heart trembled, because he could feel her terrifying power; she was much stronger than the Third King.
But even so, he felt he was still far inferior to the eldest young lady, and whether he could survive was unknown.
This terrifying being was completely subservient to a man, even consulting him before offering to treat him to a meal as an apology.
He had clearly seen this before; if the man had shaken his head, he would have turned and left without hesitation.
But he hadn't discerned anything extraordinary about this man. He could instantly recognize his strength and cultivation level, without a doubt.
Half-step Immortal Emperor!
Perhaps in many people's eyes, a half-step Immortal Emperor was incredibly powerful, but in his eyes, a half-step Immortal Emperor was nothing.
Half-step Immortal Emperor... The Great King thought of himself. When had he reached the half-step Immortal Emperor realm? Ten thousand years ago, or even longer?
He couldn't even remember.
The Immortal Emperor realm was a huge watershed. Reaching it meant a very long lifespan, easily ten thousand years, and within that time, one could seek the path to immortality.
The path to immortality, the path to eternal life—there are no truly immortal beings, but one can certainly live a very long time.
Although he could see that Qin Chuan's strength was lacking—in his eyes, insignificant, even compared to the woman—his only redeeming quality was his good looks. Having seen countless people over the years, he truly couldn't find many who could rival this man in appearance and demeanor.
The group arrived at the Great King's palace, a magnificent and opulent hall. The woman took the seat of honor, and the dishes were quickly served.
The food and wine were naturally plentiful and delicious. The Great King was very talkative and spoke with great propriety, even though the woman rarely spoke; it was usually Qin Chuan who did the talking, only consulting her when unsure.
At this moment, the woman simply replied, "You decide!"
These three words sent shivers down the spines of the Great King and his companions.
In their eyes, Qin Chuan was the woman's appendage, completely protected by her, a man she greatly favored…
Qin Chuan couldn't read minds; if he knew that the Great King considered him a kept man, what would he think?
They were very polite to Qin Chuan, especially the Third King, whose life had been saved by Qin Chuan. If Qin Chuan hadn't intervened, he would have died at the woman's hands.
"Young Miss, regardless of the circumstances, I have wronged the Nine Heavens Divine Phoenix Clan this time. Although my brothers and I didn't directly harm the Nine Heavens Divine Phoenix Clan, we have still let your family down. If you need anything in the future, please don't hesitate to ask, and we will not refuse," said the Great King.
The woman shook her head: "It's all over now. I know you didn't do anything openly. The person who deserved to die is dead. After today, we will have nothing to do with each other anymore."
After the meal, Qin Chuan and the woman left, declining their offer to see him off. The two rode on the woman's phoenix, flying high in the sky, leaving the Divine Sword Dynasty.
The woman was very calm, without much emotional fluctuation. The more calm she was, the more Qin Chuan felt her loneliness.
Qin Chuan didn't know how to comfort her. For the first time, he truly felt unsure how to comfort someone. Even with Chu Shi Qingzhu and Tantai Huangqing, Qin Chuan had words to comfort them.
But he didn't understand this woman. He didn't know how to comfort her. She was a complete stranger, yet also very familiar.
He was conflicted.
"Um, I'm your man, can I hug you?" Qin Chuan said this with great difficulty, as if most of his strength had been drained away.
The woman turned around, looking at Qin Chuan with puzzled eyes.
Pure, divine, and majestic.
Just as Qin Chuan was about to give up, the woman smiled and said, "Of course!"