novelsky Chapter 884: Temporary Settlement
Chapter 884: Temporary Settlement
Lovers are always selfish.Li Qingran's feelings were exactly like that—regardless of any notions of self-interest versus greater good, there was only an inseparable, profound affection.
Looking into his little disciple's eyes, which were filled with attachment and pleading, Chen Huaian's heart softened.
He smiled, a smile that held doting affection and a trace of bitterness that was difficult to detect.
"Alright," he nodded, stroking Li Qingran's little head, silently promising, "Your master promises you, I won't go anywhere, I'll stay right here with you."
Li Qingran's eyes brightened, like fireflies suddenly blooming in the long night.
She nestled against Chen Huaian's chest, her tears turning to laughter. "I knew it, husband is the best to Qingran~"
Li Qingran naively believed that as long as Chen Huaian stayed in the Canglan Realm or the Cangyun Realm, as long as he stayed by her side, he would be safe and sound, free from life-threatening dangers.
Even if that upper corpse came knocking, wouldn't Chen Huaian, with the power of his two corpses, easily handle a single upper corpse?
That would be perfect. She could grow old with her master, sharing mountains and seas together.
But she couldn't see it.
Behind Chen Huaian's gentle smile, what heavy shadows were hidden?
Hide?
There was no hiding.
The fusion of the Cangyun Realm and Earth Star was an unstoppable trend. The Canglan Realm, as a subordinate plane of the Cangyun Realm, would inevitably be swept into that enormous vortex sooner or later.
More importantly…
The upper corpse.
Among the Three Corpses, the middle corpse was rational and greedy, while the upper corpse… was the most arrogant and the most powerful.
Now that the middle corpse had vanished, the balance was broken.
Who knew when the upper corpse would detect the middle corpse's disappearance?
Chen Huaian had never forgotten that the middle corpse was in cahoots with the Heavenly Dao of the Cangyun Realm, practically sharing the same pair of pants.
He speculated that when the middle corpse was still the system, it had a cooperative relationship with the Cangyun Realm's Heavenly Dao. What role the upper corpse played in all this was hard to say.
All he knew now was that the upper corpse was high above in the Immortal Realm of the Cangyun Realm, the true ruler.
Could it be that the Heavenly Dao of Cangyun was just a dog at the feet of the upper corpse?
If that were truly the case, once found by the upper corpse, it wouldn't be fusion anymore.
It would be devouring.
But for now, this lifeline that had descended into the Canglan World, since it was bought with the middle corpse's sacrifice, would definitely not be a dead end.
Chen Huaian took a deep breath, suppressing all his worries deep in his heart.
He pointed at Li Qingran's brow, then pointed at himself, making a "go in" gesture.
"Your master is currently in a Battle Soul body. It's best not to stay outside for too long. Your wings aren't fully grown yet in the Canglan Realm, and drawing too much attention isn't a good thing."
"Mhmm, mhmm!" Li Qingran nodded obediently.
Indeed, it was a bit too attention-grabbing.
Especially when those team members saw her master's face—their eyeballs practically glued themselves to him.
How could that be allowed?
Releasing a Battle Soul would continuously consume Battle Power.
The Su Xian Sword was like that, for example.
But her master being by her side didn't consume her Battle Power, so her master's existence must be consuming his own power.
Right now, her master had just been through a major battle, so it was best to let him rest properly.
She closed her eyes, trying to sense that contractual connection belonging to the "Battle Soul."
With a thought.
"Retract!"
Whoosh—
Without the slightest hindrance.
Chen Huaian's figure transformed into a stream of light and instantly shot into Li Qingran's brow.
…
Deep within Li Qingran's Sea of Consciousness.
It was no longer pitch black here, but a warm, cozy space filled with a pinkish aura.
That was the lake of a maiden's heart.
Chen Huaian's form reconstituted here.
The feeling… was strange.
It was like being enveloped by a mass of warm water, or returning to the womb.
Li Qingran's aura filled the surroundings—an aura of absolute trust and acceptance.
"Master~"
Li Qingran's voice echoed through the space, carrying a hint of shyness and playfulness.
"So? Are you satisfied with the 'inside'?"
"Inside my body… is it comfortable?"
Chen Huaian: "…"
His old face flushed red.
This girl, her words carried hidden meanings.
Through Li Qingran's perspective, he saw the scene outside.
He saw her flushed cheeks, saw that mischievous glint of laughter in her eyes.
"Ahem."
He pretended to cough seriously twice within the Battle Soul space.
"Passable."
"The space is spacious, the lighting is good, it's just…"
"Just what?" Li Qingran asked nervously. "Missing some furniture? Your disciple will eat more good food in the future to nourish you?"
"…It's just a bit noisy."
Chen Huaian said with a helpless smile, "It's all your heartbeat, thumping away like thunder."
"Ah! Master!"
Li Qingran cooed in protest, her face turning even redder.
"That's because I get excited when I see you!"
The two of them exchanged a few more sweet, affectionate words.
After confirming that Chen Huaian was safe and sound inside, and could even "follow her like a shadow" in this way, Li Qingran finally set her mind at ease.
Satisfied, she pulled back the curtain to deal with her teammates, who were still in shock.
As for Chen Huaian.
After the brief moment of tenderness, his expression instantly turned grave again.
He sat cross-legged in that warm, cozy space and closed his eyes.
Since he was now settled.
Then, it was time to see exactly what capital the middle corpse had left him to turn the tables.
His consciousness sank deep within.
That utterly ordinary gourd and the flying sword were quietly suspended within his Divine Soul.
"Old fellow…"
Chen Huaian murmured to himself.
"Let me see what kind of medicine you're really selling in this gourd!"
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