Chapter 576

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Chapter 576: Can You Sleep? I Can’t Sleep

"So, it’s fake?"

"Fake, fake, very fake, couldn’t be any faker!"

Bai Wei emphasized again and again.

Yagyū Simozi calmed down and, based on her understanding of Bai Wei, she knew that her brother would compromise momentarily to avoid trouble.

Especially when facing family members.

Even if you make a big fuss outside, destroy the heavens and overturn the earth, overthrow empires and flaunt golden toilets, no one would love you. But when you return home, you still have to be a respectful grandson to your grandparents. When the elderly raise their hands, you have to bend down and let them pat your head. That’s what a real grandson does.

Family ties, blood relationships, they are like chains that bind people. Even if it causes pain, most of the time people willingly endure it. Unless those chains become shackles, then it becomes impossible to resist the urge to escape.

Yagyū Simozi started to think again, "Was it the other person who made this proposal?"

Bai Wei nodded.

"Hasn’t my brother considered the possibility that the other person deliberately set a trap?"

"I have considered it, but I don’t think it’s likely," Bai Wei shrugged. "She is Xue Hanlei’s sister, as you know, from the East Sea Dragon Palace’s main lineage. Her status is so noble, and we have nothing in common."

He didn’t even want to eat the soft rice at Hokusinn’s house, let alone go to the East Sea. Is it really fun to become a son-in-law? It’s much more interesting to run away with someone’s daughter, but dragons can’t run away. Their blood connection is even stronger and once you go there, you have to become the Dragon King’s son-in-law.

Yagyū Simozi sighed, "That’s why it’s troublesome. What will we do if it gets spread out? What if everyone knows? Can we just say ‘this is fake, you’re all mistaken’ and make it go away?"

Bai Wei said, "I don’t think it’s a big problem, because the East Sea…"

The East Sea Dragon Palace owes me a favor. Even if I break the engagement, it’s just a mutual non-owe.

"Alright, as long as my older brother can handle it." Yagyū Simozi no longer insisted. She cared about Bai Wei’s personal thoughts. Since he wasn’t blinded by beauty and wealth, it meant that her brother was still the same, he hadn’t changed. But that’s good too. She needed this kind of stalemate. She’ll wait until she grows up a bit more, at least until she’s an adult, then she can do some bold things.

Several people mocked themselves, being close to the water but unable to reach the moon. Who knows her pain?

It’s not that she doesn’t want to, but she can’t. She can’t let herself indulge in happiness because there are still her parents’ unfinished wishes.

When she wins the Imperial Swordsmanship Tournament and one day receives the General’s bestowed martial arts scroll, she will revive the Mugen Shinmyō-ryū.

When the time comes, I’ll show you what Yagyū Simozi’s overwhelming power is!

The group of girls from Treep Academy came and they had to kneel down and beg to become apprentices!

"I have always been able to control my true self."

Bai Wei thought, am I not pure enough?

Do you know what kind of tests I’ve encountered?

But deep down, he was also confused. Why should he stay pure? Wouldn’t it be nice to just find a lover honestly? Octuplets are hard to find, and multiple personalities…

He shook his head.

It wouldn’t be fun if we played too much. Rather than hoping for this situation, why not create a wife for myself? Just like that neighboring cultivator who created an exact life-sized figurine of his wife.

I have one too. I’ll just go find Lowa. Although I’m not sure at what stage her intelligence is, what if it remains at a toddler level? That would be quite a pity.

Lost in thoughts, this stems from Bai Wei’s subtle resistance to blind dates. Even though at this age, he shouldn’t have much expectation for love, he still believes that there are only fifty soulmates in the world who can meet. In past reincarnations, they must have crossed paths, but because of unfortunate circumstances, they have repeatedly missed each other.

What kind of partner are we looking for in the end?

Isn’t Chao Lu good enough?

She is already perfect, destined to be together for three lifetimes. If she were nearby, Bai Wei would surrender within a month for sure.

Unfortunately, it’s like a curse. In the past, Bai Wei was burdened by the nation as a Crouching Tiger, and now it’s her turn… If she could leave her happiness behind and come after him, Bai Wei wouldn’t be able to accept such a sacrifice.

It’s too complicated. Love should be peaceful between two people, without involving so much national hatred. Because of this complexity, Bai Wei finds it difficult to face Chao Lu, and even more difficult to face Liu Xiaowan.

Next in line after Chao Lu, whether it’s Simozi, Jingūji, Hokusinn Kichyō, or Nalan Qingshu, they all remain at this level. They are close enough to Bai Wei, and maybe there is a possibility of going further.

The next level includes Michelle, Judy, Xue Hanlei, Yun Wuxin, and others… Bai Wei sees them as disciples, juniors, or friends. His attitude towards them is pure, without any ambiguity, just openness and honesty.

He does see them as the opposite sex, but mostly in terms of physical attraction or, to put it in high emotional intelligence terms, "appreciating beauty." This also shows Bai Wei’s somewhat weakened self-control. A true emperor can treat all witches equally, regardless of whether the lady is pretty, extraordinarily beautiful, or stunning. Seeing too many beautiful women also makes him less inclined to be infatuated.

As for Ao Hanli… she is a complete surprise.

Because it was an accident, not even a friend, at most an acquaintance, Bai Wei could easily agree to her suggestion. He was so calm, even without any ambiguous relationship. Even if something were to be rumored, it would easily be exposed as a lie.

There’s nothing to really worry about.

After all, who would believe it?

Would Xue Hanlei and Yun Wuxin believe it?

At most, unknowing people would join the excitement, while those who truly understand would only show disdain.

Thinking about this, Bai Wei’s mood calmed down again. Yes, there was nothing to be afraid of.

He turned over in bed, stretched lazily, and had a good night’s sleep.

…

"The one with the last name Bai…"

"Can you fall asleep?"

"I can’t fall asleep!"

Xue Hanlei was still looking at the night scenery, it was already the early morning sky.

Oh no," she thought, "Why do I care so much about something my own mother arranged?

She forced herself to fall asleep.

She forced herself not to care.

Hanli is my younger sister, it’s natural for her to find happiness, but… how do I explain things to Yun Wuxin?

There’s no way to explain it.

She sat up again, feeling certain that she wouldn’t be able to sleep tonight. Anything would do, just give me something that can help me relax.

At that moment, the telephone rang.

"Hello…" Xue Hanlei sounded a bit lifeless at first, but then her eyes lit up. "Oh? You caught a few assassins? Good job, very well done. Interrogate them, right? Leave them for now, I’ll come over in person!"

After hanging up the phone, Xue Hanlei tidied up and prepared to leave. Her mood improved a bit, but there was a hint of coldness hidden behind her smile.

"The Hongze lineage is truly rotten to the core."

…

In the heavens above, there is a city made of white jade, with five towers in the twelve districts. Celestial beings stroke my head, and I receive everlasting life with my loved ones.

White Jade City, the highest peak of the Fairy Country.

On a long and winding staircase, a figure carrying a backpack and suitcase silently climbed up the steps.

Her hair was silver and flowing like snow, concealed by clouds and mist.

This familiar mountain, these familiar clouds, every grass and tree exudes a nostalgic breath, a nostalgic feeling.

This is one’s own home, no one will dislike their own home unless they don’t consider the place as their home in their heart.

After a long eight-hour climb, starting from the first step at the foot of the mountain, until reaching the peak of Baiyu Jing, without stopping, the state of mind is clear like glass.

The long climb is something that every returning celestial must do, washing away the worldly distractions, purifying the heart. It is like a pilgrimage step by step, not to worship gods or the heavens, but one’s own path. It washes away the world’s troubles and becomes ethereal and peaceful, a hundred times more than when in Yingzhou.

At first glance, it is difficult to distinguish her from Yun Chuyou. They are so similar, like two sides of a mirror, each resembling the other.

The girl who appeared on the long mountain path heard the faint sound of a light sword. The immortal sword called "Chuhai" on her back hummed softly, resonating with joy and excitement.

The sea of clouds parted, revealing a touch of snow color between the moonlight, cloud color, and night color. Beauty reflected beauty, adorned with unparalleled beauty.

The Moon Heart Immortal Sword resonates continuously, the two swords naturally come together, like two swift swallows flying in the sea of clouds, dancing together.

Moon Heart uses Chuhai.

Heartless Chuyou.

Twin sisters meet, like a broken mirror returning to its original state, reflecting a joyful smile from the fairyland.