Chapter 196
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Chapter 196: A Greeting Card
The sky stretched in a deep, endless blue, the warm sun casting golden rays that danced upon the shimmering sea. The water sparkled with a tranquil, leisurely glow, while towering trees cast patches of shade beneath which people lounged lazily on rocking chairs, gathered in small clusters.
In the distance, mist mingled with the frothy white waves, the surf endlessly crashing against the sandy shore. Seagulls soared high above, and a bustling crowd pressed forward, eager to catch a glimpse of the figure who had stirred such a commotion.
“That lady is so beautiful! Is she really not some top celebrity?”
“Don’t be silly! Celebrities always wear sunglasses and dress up to hide their identities. Who would show up in ancient robes like her?”
“But she looks absolutely stunning in that outfit! I’m totally going to be her fan!”
The girl who spoke clutched her cheeks, her eyes sparkling like stars. “What was that saying again—”
“One glance captivates a city, a second glance captivates a nation.”
“If she looks at me, I—”
Her excitement surged, and she began shaking her companion’s arm wildly. “Ah! She looked at me! Her face is even more beautiful than her profile! I can’t handle it!”
Her companion rolled her eyes, though a flicker of awe lingered in her gaze. The woman before them, draped in a pristine white brocade robe, stood gracefully against the backdrop of crashing waves. She was breathtakingly beautiful, so much so that her heart skipped a beat.
But who in their right mind would wear an ancient robe to the beach, especially one so immaculate? And with that slightly bewildered expression, could it be that—
The companion’s eyes widened with excitement. Could this truly be a stunning beauty from an ancient world, just like in the novels?
Her demeanor was as cool and distant as the moon in the night sky, her waist adorned with jade ornaments. Perhaps she was a peerless ice beauty from the cultivation world.
If she took her in, wouldn’t that mean learning Sword Flight and riding the winds? How thrilling!
Qin Chu Yi felt utterly disoriented.
She had heard that Nineteen had finally perfected the space formation. Determined to fulfill Mo Xiao’s request, she had secretly entered the formation before Ming He, ready to face any danger. But when she opened her eyes, she found herself surrounded by—
A crowd of strange people!
Their clothing was bizarre, their behavior even more so, and the way they stared at her was downright unsettling. This world was unlike anything she had ever known.
The sky was as blue as the one over the Tianwu Continent, and the vast, churning ocean was just as majestic. But this was not the Tianwu Continent.
The beings here had no trace of spiritual energy within them, nor any understanding of cultivation. Their gazes were filled with curiosity, fascination, and the usual admiration she was accustomed to, but there was no reverence.
None of the awe that lower-tier cultivators held for higher-tier ones, nor the respect the inhabitants of the Tianwu Continent showed for the Qin Clan’s leader.
And their clothing—it was so scant! Barely covering the essentials, their skin glistened under the sunlight, exuding an indescribable allure.
Were all the beings in this world like this?
A blush crept up Qin Chu Yi’s ears, rivaling the hues of dawn, and spread across her exquisitely beautiful face. As she lowered her gaze, she noticed a girl approaching her with eager steps.
She felt utterly at a loss. Should she cast a hiding spell? What was the proper way to handle this?
Before she could decide, the girl was already before her, twisting her sleeve shyly and asking, “Sister, can I have your WeChat?”
If she truly was a beauty from an ancient or cultivation world, of course she wouldn’t know what WeChat was.
The girl silently congratulated herself, her eyes shining with confidence. Surely, no sister could resist her in such a radiant moment.
Then, a voice, both warm and cool, rang out softly beside her, “Sorry, this sister is mine.”
The little girl looked up in surprise, her gaze meeting a pair of eyes that were both smiling and distant. Those eyes were truly captivating, like a starry curtain shimmering in the night sky, deep and alluring.
The owner of those eyes was equally striking, dressed in a blue ancient brocade robe that matched the one worn by the white-clad lady. They looked like a couple.
Though her features weren’t as refined or breathtaking as the white-clad lady’s, her aura was pure and clear, standing out as a radiant presence in this chaotic world.
Regrettably, she turned down the little girl’s request on behalf of the white-clad lady, who accepted the decision with calm indifference. When the blue-clad lady appeared, the white-clad lady’s eyes lit up, and the icy barrier around her melted away instantly.
They were clearly a pair of lovers.
No words were needed to explain this truth, and the little girl understood it immediately. She tucked her phone away and dragged her beauty-obsessed friend along, silently mourning her shattered dream of Sword Flight.
Qin Chu Yi kept her head down, silent, her cheeks still faintly flushed. Her fair skin glowed under the sunlight as the waves crashed nearby, and Ming He couldn’t help but feel her heart skip a beat.
With a sigh, Ming He took Qin Chu Yi’s hand and led her to a quiet spot near the sea, away from the crowd. She cast a concealment spell to shield them from prying eyes, then propped her chin on her hand, staring intently at Qin Chu Yi without a word.
Qin Chu Yi grew nervous under Ming He’s unwavering gaze. She looked up and blinked at her, her eyes glistening with the moisture of the sea breeze, filled with a mix of charm and obedience, like a puppy wagging its tail.
Ming He found herself utterly defenseless against those alluring eyes. Her earlier resolve to ignore Qin Chu Yi crumbled instantly, replaced by a sweet, irresistible longing.
She leaned in and pressed a soft kiss to Qin Chu Yi’s lips, her voice tinged with helplessness. “Senior Sister, didn’t we agree to test Nineteen’s space formation together?”
She hadn’t said Qin Chu Yi couldn’t participate, yet her senior sister had gone behind her back, concocting plans and secretly seeking out Nineteen, insisting she could handle the test alone. It was truly—
Ming He remembered the confusion she felt upon waking to a cold pillow and the heaviness in her heart when Nineteen messaged her. Anger flared as she looked at Qin Chu Yi.
“Wasn’t I just—worried the space formation might be too dangerous?”
“If I got trapped, you could still save me. But if you were the one who didn’t return, how would I find you?”
Qin Chu Yi tugged at Ming He’s sleeve, stammering, knowing that admitting her mistake was the quickest way to resolve the situation. She leaned in and kissed the corner of Ming He’s lips, murmuring, “Ming Xiao He, I know I was wrong. I won’t do this again.”
“You’re so magnanimous—don’t hold it against me, okay?”
She shook Ming He’s arm, her voice soft and sweet, her eyes narrowing with satisfaction as she noticed Ming He’s expression softening. She knew the matter was settled, and her heart swelled with joy.
What did it matter if someone was a leader of the human race or had broken through to the Emperor realm? What did the sixth stage of Swordsmanship mean? She had Ming He wrapped around her finger.
Hmph, she’d dare to do it again!
As Qin Chu Yi reveled in her triumph, she returned Ming He’s kiss, breathless when they finally parted. She glanced at the vast, wave-tossed ocean and asked curiously, “The formation’s closed. How did you find me?”
“Because, Senior Sister, no matter where you go, you can’t escape my grasp,” Ming He replied with a smile, pausing under Qin Chu Yi’s teasing gaze. “You’ve never studied formation mastery, so you wouldn’t know how mysterious a formation master’s methods can be.”
“Since Nineteen could create a formation that allows teleportation without coordinates, she could also trace the closed formation’s path and send me here. After all, I’m an Emperor Realm Practitioner—spatial currents don’t scare me.”
Ming He flicked Qin Chu Yi’s forehead playfully, her gaze shifting from the endless sea. “The space formation has a twelve-hour limit. We’ll return tomorrow.”
So there was no need to worry or be afraid.
“Who’s scared?” Qin Chu Yi tilted her head and let out a soft snort. “I’m just curious. This isn’t the Tianwu Continent, nor does it seem to be part of the myriad worlds. It feels like a unique, isolated realm.”
Every world in the myriad worlds had spiritual energy, yet this place had none.
No spiritual energy, no cultivation system, no teleportation arrays, no Art of Sword Flight—yet the air here was remarkably clean, even purer than the Tianwu Continent after the Tian Yan Tribe’s departure.
The mountains here stood tall, the rivers stretched far, and the sun and moon shone brightly, rivaling the beauty of the Tianwu Continent.
This was a truly beautiful world.
“Yes,” Ming He said, her expression complex, her tone tinged with nostalgia. “This is Blue Star.”
She paused, lowering her head to hide the emotions in her eyes, her voice steady and calm. “This is the world where I was born.”
She was originally a being of this world, but when the Heavenly Path sent her to the Tianwu Continent, from the moment she picked up her sword, she became a being of the Tianwu Continent.
Here, she had no family, no lover, and nothing at all, so she had never longed for anything. Naturally, her heart had no need for ups and downs.
Facing Qin Chu Yi’s gentle gaze, Ming He smiled faintly and hugged her tightly, murmuring, “Senior Sister, I am not sad.”
Now, she was the leader of the human race on the Tianwu Continent, with the most cherished Dao partner, a Master who taught her the Great Path, comrades she had fought alongside, and friends with whom she shared a deep soul connection. She truly had everything and felt no unresolved feelings.
Qin Chu Yi nodded, embracing her back with even more warmth, her smile bright: “But I am still very curious about this place.”
“So, would little Junior Sister be willing to take Senior Sister to see your world?”
Qin Chu Yi rarely called her little Junior Sister; the few times she had done so were mostly in jest or teasing. This time, however, her tone was warm and sincere, filled with earnest longing from the heart.
Ming He had no reason to refuse.
She smiled gently and took Qin Chu Yi’s hand, soaring into the wind as they walked through the bustling market, undetected by the crowd, wandering down a ten-mile long street, picking out interesting little trinkets.
Twelve hours felt both long and short.
Ming He took Qin Chu Yi to watch a movie, swing on swings, visit an amusement park, and go to karaoke… When they reached the top of the Ferris wheel, they shared a tender kiss, feeling the warmth of their embrace, real and soft.
They watched the sunset and sunrise from the highest peaks, marveled at the snow-capped mountains stretching across the land, admired the brilliant sheen of the glass-like lake, indulged in the beauty of the sea of flowers, and watched butterflies gently land on their fingertips…
Finally, before returning to the vast ocean beneath the deep blue sky, the distant blue stirred a gentle breeze that lifted Ming He’s blue clothes. The two shades of blue illuminated each other, and suddenly, Qin Chu Yi understood why Ming He loved blue.
As the formation activated, their figures slowly rose into the sky, surrounded by flowing clouds, bathed in radiant light. Qin Chu Yi released Ming He’s hand and handed her something: “Ming Xiao He, this is for you.”
It was—a greeting card!
Ming He raised an eyebrow in surprise as she heard Qin Chu Yi’s cheerful voice near her ear: “Today, Qin Xiao Yi saw Ming Xiao He’s world. This is a very important day, so it deserves to be remembered.”
Remembered.
Ming He lingered on this word, a little lost in thought, unconsciously stroking the greeting card. Its shape was that of a golden star, and the paper felt delightful to the touch.
She extended her finger to open the card, revealing a breathtaking blue sea where the water met the deep blue sky, seabirds soaring, and the warm sun glowing. In the distance, the beach was alive with people coming and going, bustling with life.
Written under the star-encased blue sea was a line that looked like a child’s doodle, and Ming He understood it was because Qin Chu Yi was not yet accustomed to using the tools of this world.
“Wishing little friend Ming He eternal happiness!”
Ming He smiled, and no moment could ever compare to this one in reaching her soul.
She had felt a flutter in her heart for Qin Chu Yi many times, but this time, it ran deeper than words could express.
At the instant the formation completely shut down, Ming He glanced down at the deep blue sea below, now reduced to a single point, realizing she was not entirely without attachment to this world.
She really liked it.
