Behind the artificial hill of Tiandou Royal Academy!
On the winding path among the trees, the cool moonlight poured down like water, draping it in a hazy silver veil.
At this moment, a boy and a girl walked slowly side by side.
The girl had her hands behind her back, her light steps carrying youthful vitality, and her waterfall of silver hair swayed with her movements, each sway like playing a gentle melody.
Under the caress of the moonlight, her silver hair shimmered with a dreamlike luster, like the most dazzling galaxy in the night sky.
The boy followed closely beside the girl, his eyes always following her figure, full of tenderness and doting.
His hands clenched into fists and then relaxed, showing a hint of unease.
A slight smile played on his lips, an undisguised happiness.
He occasionally stole glances at the girl, and the instant their eyes met, a blush crept across his face, his heart racing.
For a moment, it was as if the whole world consisted only of the two of them.
The two were none other than Qian Renshang and Gu Yuena.
Having just experienced a fierce battle, they seemed to have cast aside all their fatigue and tension, strolling leisurely as if nothing had happened.
Powerful figures from the Heavenly Dou Empire occasionally flashed across the sky, seemingly preparing to clean up the day's events.
Tonight was destined to be anything but peaceful!
However, Qian Renshang and Gu Yuena paid no attention to such matters.
Nineteen years had passed… this was the first time they had been alone together!
Qian Renshang had a thousand words to say to Gu Yuena, but now that they were so close… he suddenly felt like a mute, unable to utter a single word.
His face flushed red... he looked extremely disheveled.
"What's wrong with this brat?
Why is his face so red... Could this kid have something on his mind about me?
No way... I'm his Nana sister."
While Qian Renshang was in a state of inner turmoil, Gu Yuena was also in a mess of thoughts.
She could only keep breaking off tree branches from the roadside to relieve her emotions!
And she kept glancing at Qian Renshang out of the corner of her eye.
"Boys really do change a lot as they grow up... This little guy is definitely different from when he was little.
All the baby fat is gone, and he even looks quite handsome."
"Especially his face... uh..."
"Pah... Gu Yuena, Gu Yuena, what are you thinking?
He's your brother!"
Gu Yuena cursed herself inwardly.
She felt she was being disrespectful, and a forbidden thought was slowly growing within her.
"Little guy... you did really well just now.
A six-ring Soul Emperor fighting a nine-ring Title Douluo, you're really strong!"
Gu Yuena took a deep breath and suddenly praised him.
Qian Renshang, standing beside her, scratched his head, seemingly a little embarrassed.
He was fine when others praised him, but Gu Yuena's praise always made him feel a little uncomfortable; his heart pounded uncontrollably.
"Ah... I feel alright, really just so-so."
"You're so strong now, it seems... you don't need my protection anymore.
You can live well on your own from now on!"
Just as Qian Renshang was still immersed in joy, Gu Yuena's next words made his face change drastically.
"No, no, no... I'm very weak, extremely weak... and I can't even take care of myself, Sister Nana..."
"I need you..."
Qian Renshang panicked and grabbed Gu Yuena, urgently saying.
"Need me? What do you need me for?"
Gu Yuena looked up at Qian Renshang, her purple eyes slightly brightening, radiating an unusual light.
"I need Sister Nana to teach me cultivation... Just like before, I still have many shortcomings... Look, my marksmanship is terrible, I can't even beat a Title Douluo."
"And my soul skills aren't very coordinated either..."
"I'm terrible at cooking..."
Qian Renshang stated his shortcomings with a straight face, basically saying... he, Qian Renshang, was a good-for-nothing, and couldn't live without Gu Yuena.
Gu Yuena: "???" Gu Yuena's expression twitched.
This kid really dared to talk nonsense.
If he was a good-for-nothing, then over 99% of the soul masters on the entire Douluo Continent could just die.
She didn't expect this guy to be so bad at making up lies.
"You... you really want me to stay here?"
Gu Yuena tilted her head back and whispered, and Qian Renshang nodded quickly.
"I want to!"
"Alright... seeing how sincere you are, I'll reluctantly agree!"
Gu Yuena turned her head and crossed her arms, seemingly unconcerned, but the slight upturn of her lips betrayed her true feelings!
mQian Renshang was overjoyed!
"Okay, okay... as long as Sister Nana is willing to stay."
Qian Renshang had been telling himself not to be greedy, but he couldn't help it.
"By the way, Sister Nana... can you promise me something?"
Qian Renshang suddenly hesitated and asked, Gu Yuena was taken aback.
"What is it?"
"Can you please stop calling me 'little guy'... I'm all grown up now, okay?"
Qian Renshang looked at Gu Yuena with a resentful gaze, Gu Yuena was taken aback, then covered her mouth and chuckled.
"But in my eyes you're just a little guy..."
"It's different!"
Qian Renshang argued, but Gu Yuena didn't care and even laughed.
"What's different... You have no idea how stupid you were when you were little... Hahaha... You even wet your pants!"
"Sister Nana!"
Qian Renshang panicked, his cheeks turning terribly red, and he turned and ran away angrily.
Gu Yuena had no choice but to chase after him and grab his hand.
"Okay, okay... I'll call you Qian Renshang from now on, alright!"
"Fine!"
Qian Renshang finally smiled through his tears, leaving Gu Yuena speechless.
This guy.
The joke just now seemed to have completely broken down the awkwardness.
Although they hadn't seen each other for nineteen years, they were still the most familiar people to each other at this moment!
As night fell, the two continued their walk!
Qian Renshang began to tell Gu Yuena about his experiences over the past nineteen years, and what he had experienced in Douluo Continent these past few months.
Gu Yuena listened quietly, nodding occasionally.
Gu Yuena's exquisite beauty was even more radiant under the moonlight, her eyes radiating ease and contentment.
Qian Renshang stood beside her, recounting his experiences with eyes full of concern and tenderness.
Their steps were unhurried, each one feeling as if they were treading on soft clouds.
Gu Yuena tilted her head slightly, feeling the gentle caress of the breeze, her smooth hair swaying softly, like a fairy descending to earth.
Qian Renshang would occasionally turn his head to look at Gu Yuena's profile, a smile unconsciously playing on his lips.
Their shadows were elongated in the moonlight, becoming the most beautiful painting on this forest path.
Neither of them seemed to notice... that their hands seemed to be clasped together the entire time!
(End of Chapter)
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