Chapter 52

Is this a confession?

Lu Li suddenly felt a bit dazed.

In his eight lifetimes, he wasn't without encounters with women he liked, but each time it was always marriage before love, or even direct bullying.

After all, in ancient times, women were mostly secluded in their chambers, and they hardly saw each other before the wedding night, which couldn't compare to the current era, where free love is valued.

After Shen Muqing finished speaking, she quietly gazed at Lu Li, the feeling was exactly the same as when she watched him cultivate, except her eyes had a bit more sadness.

"Lu Li, these past few days have been the happiest days of my life."

Shen Muqing softly asked, "Since you came back from recovery, you seem to have been avoiding me. Did I do something wrong?"

Lu Li secretly sighed, his thoughts complex.

The girl's deep affection, more importantly, was not because of his current hidden status, but simply because he was Lu Li.

After pondering for a moment, he finally made a decision, quickly walked a few steps into the stadium, and said, "Come over here, I have something to tell you."

"Okay."

Not hearing a response, Shen Muqing was somewhat disappointed, but she still followed him over.

Walking to the corner where he used to practice martial arts, Lu Li turned to face Shen Muqing, gazing at her. Gradually, Shen Muqing's face turned slightly red, and she shyly lowered her head.

"I actually haven't been avoiding you, but there's something I must accomplish. Before I complete it, I really can't settle down." After thinking for a moment, he ultimately didn't tell the truth, as the matter of nine lifetimes was too bizarre. Even if he told her, Shen Muqing probably wouldn't believe it, and might even think he was making excuses.

"What is it?" Shen Muqing looked up in surprise.

"I need to fulfill my mother's wish and find my father. He suddenly disappeared when I was three, and my mother has been hoping day and night. As a son, I can't just think of myself." After saying this, he fell silent for a moment and continued, "I plan to set out next year and find him within two years."

"Your uncle disappeared? Is this true?"

Lu Li nodded, "I grew up with my mother, and I haven't seen him since I can remember. Give me two years, and if you still want to, I'll go to America to find you."

After saying this, he took a deep breath, feeling suddenly much more relaxed.

He had somewhat avoided his feelings for Shen Muqing before, as he hadn't yet entered the innate realm and wasn't sure if he could cultivate the Nine Transmigrations of the Mortal World.

If he could cultivate, with the incredible effects of the Nine Transmigrations, there might really be a chance to ascend. If he accepted her too early, it would be a complete tragedy.

But now, with Shen Muqing's deep affection and the promise to the Xue family, he had to make a decision. Once he entered the innate realm, if he couldn't cultivate, it would be better. If everything went smoothly, he would find a place with dense primordial energy, even if it meant searching the entire globe.

At that time, whether it was the Xue family or Shen Muqing, they would all have the opportunity to cultivate. While ascending might be too much to ask, extending their lives by a few hundred years would be no problem.

Of course, all of this was predicated on Shen Muqing not changing. Otherwise, the two were destined to become strangers.

After hearing Lu Li's not-quite-a-promise, Shen Muqing's expression was joyful. Two years, and she hadn't even graduated yet! Feeling better, she extended her little finger and shook it at Lu Li, smiling, "Let's pinky promise."

"Huh?"

Lu Li was drenched in sweat. He was a centuries-old monster, and he was still doing pinky promises? Well, you can't guess a girl's thoughts, no matter how hard you try.

Their little fingers hooked together, and their thumbs spun and touched.

Then, Shen Muqing shook her wrist and muttered, "Pinky promise, a hundred years, no change."

Hearing Shen Muqing say this well-known nursery rhyme in her pleasant voice, Lu Li couldn't help but find it increasingly amusing. Just as he was about to tease her, he suddenly frowned, feeling a sense of horror.

He suddenly looked up at the sky, shouting in his heart, "What the hell? Could this be a heavenly vow?"

Although Lu Li's realm was low, he cultivated the top-tier technique, the Nine Transmigrations of the Mortal World, and was naturally considered a cultivator. Therefore, he was particularly sensitive to heavenly vows.

The moment Shen Muqing finished speaking, he suddenly felt a tremor deep in his soul, as if an invisible chain had been added. What else could this be if not a heavenly vow?

A heavenly vow is a constraint on cultivators. If the vow is broken, heart demons will arise, and there will be no further progress. As for ordinary people, Lu Li had never heard of it before, but it must have some constraint, though he didn't know what it was.

Thinking of the heavenly vow he had unknowingly made, Lu Li felt a sense of helplessness.

Seeing Lu Li's conflicted expression, Shen Muqing thought he was unhappy and asked in a low voice, "Are you unhappy?"

"I—, Muqing, did you feel anything special when we pinky promised?" Lu Li asked hopefully.

A heavenly vow constrains both parties, and he had never heard of it only constraining one side, which would be unfair.

Shen Muqing thought for a moment, her cheeks turning slightly red, "I think I can feel whether you like me or not."

"Indeed, it's like that. It's over."

Lu Li was speechless, looking down at Shen Muqing, not knowing what to feel.

Perhaps due to the effect of the heavenly vow, despite her shyness, Shen Muqing didn't lower her head this time but bravely met Lu Li's gaze.

Their eyes met, and after a moment, Lu Li held her hand and walked to the stands, sitting down side by side. He said, "Now we're in the same boat. As long as we don't change our hearts, we're destined to be together."

"What's this 'in the same boat' nonsense, it sounds so bad." Despite the sweetness in her heart, Shen Muqing still criticized him.

Lu Li laughed dryly, "Forget it, let's not talk about this. When are you going abroad?"

"My father hopes I go early to adapt to life abroad." Shen Muqing's voice gradually lowered, and she mustered the courage to lean on Lu Li's shoulder, her cheeks slightly red, and said softly, "Will you come to America to find me?"

Lu Li thought, "I have to, no choice!"

"Of course. Within two years, I will definitely come to find you."

"I'll wait for you."

"Okay."

Lu Li nodded, looking at the stadium in the moonlight, his gaze gradually becoming determined.

Before the car accident, he and Shen Muqing were very close, emotionally compatible, and secretly in love, just short of making it clear.

Later, understanding his past and present, Lu Li had a deep-seated obsession and had to temporarily bury his feelings.

Now that the heavenly vow had made the decision for him, and Shen Muqing was a gentle and rare good girl, what else was there to say?

For a moment, the two quietly leaned on each other, saying nothing.

Listening to each other's heartbeats, they felt a faint sense of happiness.

Not long after, Liang Jun panted and ran into the stadium, heading straight for the stands where Lu Li was. When he got close, he saw Lu Li and Shen Muqing leaning on each other and was shocked, turning to run away.

Lu Li glanced at Liang Jun, then at Shen Muqing, who had shyly left because of his arrival, and called out helplessly, "Liang Jun, get over here."

Hearing Lu Li speak, Liang Jun instantly stopped, turned around, and secretly glanced at the two, then lowered his head and said nothing.

Lu Li found it amusing, holding Shen Muqing's hand and walking down the stands, "Alright, don't look so gloomy. It's not a big deal. I know martial arts training is tiring and boring. It's normal to want to test your skills, but you must follow the rules, not bully the weak, and not betray your teacher."

Liang Jun smiled awkwardly and quickly made a promise.

Lu Li turned to Shen Muqing, "The final exams are tomorrow. Let's go back early. When you leave, I'll see you off at the airport." After thinking for a moment, he added, "I'll give you a small gift then."

Shen Muqing nodded sweetly, secretly glancing at Lu Li and whispered, "I also have a gift for you."

***

Wishing everyone a happy ** Festival.

Lu Li's feelings were also confirmed on this day, how meaningful!

With recommendations reaching a hundred again, I'll work hard today and add an extra chapter tomorrow.

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