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Upon hearing this, Ye Siren picked up the trash bag and left the Xia Mansion with a satisfied expression, his steps becoming much lighter.
Seeing this, Lan Tianyu gently patted Han's hand:
"Let go of me for a moment, I'm going to see the dead commander off."
Han obediently let go of his hand, a sweet smile appearing on her face.
Lan Tianyu's figure flashed, and the next second he appeared on the street, stopping Ye Siren who was humming a little tune.
"Dead Man Commander, please wait a moment."
Ye Siren turned around and saw that it was Lan Tianyu, and immediately understood.
"Here, return it to its rightful owner."
Lan Tianyu took out two black scrolls from his storage ring and slowly handed them over.
Ye Siren took the Soul Collection Song and the Requiem Song, feeling the familiar cold touch. The smile on his face faded, and he became extremely solemn.
He quickly hid the scroll in the inner pocket of his large coat, glanced around warily to make sure no one was watching, and then nodded emphatically.
"Okay, I've received the items. You can go back now."
"Be careful on the road." Lan Tianyu nodded.
"I'll be going now, the bar still has business this afternoon."
Ye Siren didn't linger. Carrying the trash bag, he quickly blended into the crowd on the street, his figure soon disappearing from sight.
[203] Eleventh fishing trip! Pig charm!
After seeing Ye Sireng off, Lan Tianyu turned and returned to the living room.
Almost simultaneously, a beautiful figure carrying a refreshing fragrance eagerly came forward to greet them.
Han naturally took his arm, as if it were the most comfortable harbor.
She looked up, her beautiful eyes reflecting his figure, her affection and tenderness almost overflowing.
Lan Tianyu's original plan was to immediately enter the Annihilation Cultivation.
however.
He met Han's eyes, which seemed to speak volumes.
I saw the vulnerability and complete trust hidden in her eyes after losing something and then regaining it.
His initial eagerness to cultivate was instantly diminished.
He sighed silently and shook his head to himself:
"Alright, let's stay with her a little longer. She's just gone through a life-or-death situation, and this is probably the most sensitive and vulnerable time for her."
He didn't mention leaving, letting Han hold his arm.
The two walked back to the sofa in silence and sat down.
The TV was still playing a lighthearted and funny variety show.
The noisy and bustling sounds filled the living room, yet strangely created a warm and peaceful atmosphere.
Han leaned her head back gently against Lan Tianyu's shoulder with satisfaction, her gaze fixed on the television screen, but her mind was elsewhere.
The warmth of the person beside her, their steady heartbeat, and their reassuring presence were what she cherished most at that moment.
These peaceful, intimate days, free from killing and coldness, filled her heart with an unprecedented sense of sweetness and peace.
After an unknown amount of time, footsteps were heard outside the door.
Xiu and Xia Tian walked in one after the other.
I don't know what Xiu said, but Xia Tian's condition was noticeably different.
Although a trace of disappointment still lingered between his brows, his eyes were no longer lifeless; instead, they shone with a resolute light that had been ignited.
He straightened his back and his steps became much more steady.
Xiu's gaze swept over the two people cuddling in the living room, then glanced at the wall clock, and said:
"It's getting late, and I have official business to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
Lan Tianyu nodded slightly, looked at Xiu, and spoke sincerely:
"Xiu, I was able to play the Soul Collection Song this time thanks to you. I owe you a favor."
"If you ever need help with any trouble in the future, just ask, and I will do my best to help you."
Upon hearing this, Xiu's lips curled into a sincere smile, and he nodded without hesitation:
"You said it yourself, so I'm not going to be polite with you."
"If there's anything I can't handle, I'll definitely come to you first."
After saying that, he waved to Lan Tianyu, Han, and Xiong Ge and the others in the kitchen.
"Everyone, see you later."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiu's figure vanished from the spot as if it had merged into the air, leaving the Xia Mansion.
Summer stood still, her gaze involuntarily falling once again on Han on the sofa.
Seeing her leaning affectionately on Lan Tianyu's shoulder, a familiar throbbing pain still shot through my heart.
But this time, he didn't run away like before.
As Xiu just said, cowardly people don't deserve to be liked by others. If you want to protect something, you need to have the strength and courage to match it.
He took a deep breath, and the newly ignited determination in his eyes burned even brighter.
No matter what, he would not give up on Han.
But he also understands that he is far from being good enough, both in terms of ability and mindset.
He wants to become stronger, to become confident and powerful enough.
Be strong enough that one day you can stand tall and proud before Han and openly express the feelings hidden deep in your heart.
Even if he is ultimately rejected, he will never regret it.
At least he tried, he fought for it, and he's no longer a coward who hides in a corner and wallows in self-pity.
With this resolute belief, Xia Tian didn't look at the sofa anymore. Instead, she turned around and strode towards the stairs, her goal clear.
That means starting with practicing guitar!
Only Lan Tianyu and Han remained in the living room.
The two watched TV quietly for a while.
The variety show has changed, but it's still full of laughter and joy.
But Han's mind was clearly elsewhere. She was simply craving the warmth and sense of security she felt around her.
An hour later, Lan Tianyu felt that the time was about right.
He turned his head to look at Han, who was leaning on his shoulder, and said in a gentle voice:
"Han, I still need to cultivate later, so I might not be able to stay with you."
Upon hearing this, Han's body stiffened slightly, and the jade-like hand that was wrapped around his arm tightened subconsciously for a moment. A hint of reluctance and attachment flashed in her beautiful, watery eyes.
But she was not a willful and reckless girl.
She slowly released her arms, raised her head, and forced a smile:
"Okay, go ahead, be careful."
That obedient look, filled with suppressed reluctance, softened Lan Tianyu's heart once again.
He raised his hand and gently ruffled the top of her hair.
"Well, I'll be back soon."
Without saying anything more, Lan Tianyu got up and went straight to the storage room on the second floor.
The storage room was dimly lit and filled with all sorts of old items.
He walked purposefully to the corner where an old refrigerator stood.
He found the socket and plugged in the refrigerator's power cord.
In an instant.
A low humming sound came from inside the refrigerator.
Immediately afterwards, the space inside the refrigerator door began to twist and rotate, and a vortex emitting a mesmerizing rainbow light appeared out of thin air.
Deep within the vortex, a chilling cold and deathly silence permeated the air.
Lan Tianyu's eyes remained completely unmoved, as if he were simply opening an ordinary door.
Without hesitation, he took a step forward, and his figure was instantly swallowed up by the seven-colored vortex and disappeared.
Next, he traversed the white expanse and arrived at the dark land covered by the blood moon.
He randomly found a clean rock, put on an invisibility cloak, took out a magic stone from his storage ring, and began to cultivate.
Time passes slowly.
【Ding! 】
Fishing attempts +1
Using fortune as bait, one can fish for all tangible and intangible things, including abilities, items, talents, and destinies, that exist in all the heavens and myriad realms.
[Host, would you like to begin fishing immediately?]
Upon hearing the notification tone, Lan Tianyu suddenly woke up and opened his eyes.
He exhaled a breath of stale air and muttered to himself with relief, "Whew, I've actually been cultivating for almost two days without even realizing it..."
After saying that, he looked back at the system panel.
Without any hesitation, I chose to go fishing.
The moment the command was given, a sudden change occurred.
The light in the bedroom was suddenly cut off, and absolute darkness engulfed him.
Immediately afterwards, an irresistible, invisible force gently yet domineeringly enveloped him, transporting him to another dimension.
"boom!"
In an instant.
The senses begin to shift.
Beneath my feet lies a boundless sea of stars, where countless brilliant stars rise and fall like grains of sand.
Above, there was the unfathomable void of the universe, its depths seemingly capable of swallowing the soul.
Despite having witnessed this breathtaking scene a few days prior, Lan Tianyu was still somewhat dazed.
Just as Lan Tianyu was wavering, another unexpected event occurred.
A dazzling golden light suddenly burst forth from his palm.
A fishing rod with an antique design and flowing purple aura appeared out of thin air and landed steadily in his hand.
Without thinking, Lan Tianyu almost instinctively cast his fishing rod.
(Excellent!)
A golden thread, composed entirely of light, descended from the tip of the pole and silently pierced into the vast galaxy below.
The moment the silk thread disappeared into the Milky Way, ripples spread through the surrounding space, almost imperceptible to the naked eye.
It was as if some invisible bait was attracting the unknown beings deep within the starry sea.
Lan Tianyu held his breath, his gaze fixed on the golden line disappearing into the stars, his heart pounding in his chest.
What can you catch in eleven fishing trips?
The thought flashed through my mind in a split second.
Suddenly, the fishing rod in my hand experienced a violent and peculiar tremor.