Chapter 65

Chapter 065: Awakening A dense red mist converged in front of Luo Qingchuan's tear-filled eyes, resembling fresh blood smeared across a blurry mirror. Then, it was brushed away like rain droplets on a car window. Reality appeared before his eyes, ending the nightmare. Luo Qingchuan took a deep breath and opened his eyes, greeted by the delicate face of Lu Chu Ning. Her long hair cascaded down, and her tender face exuded an indescribable and alluring charm. In the center of Lu Chu Ning's crimson irises, a serene night emerged, restoring her red pupils to their original black hue. Her lips curled slightly as she spoke softly. "Luo Qingchuan, how do you feel?" The shadows in the screening hall were shrouded in silence as the credits rolled on the big screen. The gentle and beautiful female voice sang the ending song, as sweet and ethereal as a cup of refreshing tea in summer. The melodious and tranquil piano melodies resonated in the air. The movie had come to an end, and every audience member bowed their heads silently, breathing calmly. Luo Qingchuan then turned to Chen Yan Yu, who was sleeping quietly by his side. The girl's silver hair fell, framing her small face like an enchanting and pure elf. She was unharmed. Luo Qingchuan was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but smile gently at Lu Chu Ning before sighing again. "So, that's what it was." "Will you hate me?" Lu Chu Ning suddenly asked. "Why?" "I deceived you," Lu Chu Ning paused, "Even though it was all just a dream, it must have been unpleasant to find out, right?" Luo Qingchuan fell silent for a moment. "It's great!" he exclaimed. "Huh?" Lu Chu Ning was taken aback. "No one died, that's great!" Luo Qingchuan let out a long sigh, laughing sincerely. "It's great, it's great..." Click. The movie ended, and the lights in the theater turned on. The young man's gentle face seemed to glow with radiance. His fair skin, well-defined nose, and soft, elongated eyes were bathed in brilliant light. This scene caused ripples in Lu Chu Ning's clear and cold gaze. She saw water mistiness in Luo Qingchuan's eyes, but she felt relieved. The gentle and clear expression of the young man reflected in her eyes, shining a ray of light into her heart, unlocking her long-repressed desires... Luo Qingchuan was taken aback because Lu Chu Ning's delicate face suddenly drew closer to his. The girl's knees pressed against Luo Qingchuan's crotch as she looked up at him with watery, shining eyes. Lu Chu Ning seemed as if she was about to kiss him, and even the space between their lips could feel the warmth of each other. But Lu Chu Ning suddenly stopped and took a deep breath, reaching out to rub Luo Qingchuan's head. Lu Chu Ning smiled, her eyes bright and clear as autumn moon crescents. Her cherry-like lips uttered a tender and immature voice. "Luo Qingchuan, you're such a naughty little rascal. Now that you've said that, I have to take care of you no matter what happens." Take care of him? Luo Qingchuan realized belatedly, his heart skipped a beat, tilting his head back to smile bitterly. "Teacher Chu Ning, are you going to take me away to educate me as a demonic cultivator?" The young girl, like a cardamom flower, slowly retracted her petite body and shook her head. "No, you made a choice that you can be proud of; you're not a naive do-gooder," Lu Chu Ning said, her words sharp. "If you handed Chen Yan Yu over... well, I wouldn't be able to trust someone who can easily abandon their loved one." "Are you praising me, Teacher Chu Ning?" "You could say so," Lu Chu Ning smiled slightly. "From now on, you belong to me. But you still need to be cautious in your actions because of your swordsmanship." Luo Qingchuan helplessly said, "It was something I found in the black market. It's just a tattered manual, but it turned out to be very suitable for me." "Is your mask and clothes from the black market too?" Luo Qingchuan blinked nervously. Lu Chu Ning saw through him but didn't expose it, laughing, "Even within our ranks, there are numerous people filled with envy and greed. Enough benefits can make people do unthinkable things, so you need to be careful." Luo Qingchuan nodded silently, then suddenly smiled. "Teacher Chu Ning, aren't you going to imprison me?" "I don't have any strange quirks," Lu Chu Ning said, with her two small hands hooked behind her back, gracefully smiling. "From now on, I'll watch over you. But you must remain vigilant, because of your swordsmanship." Luo Qingchuan couldn't help but avoid her gaze, lost in thought. "It's getting late, Luo Qingchuan. This world is a mixture of yin and yang, good and evil intertwined in chaos. It's difficult to distinguish them. I believe you can stay true to yourself... so grow up quickly and help me with some of the work. I will be very grateful to you." Lu Chu Ning turned and floated away. "They will wake up soon. The audience has finished watching the movie in the illusion, so you don't have to worry about revealing your identity." With a whoosh, a gentle breeze passed through. Lu Chu Ning reappeared at the edge of the rooftop of the mall, her dress and hair swirling behind her. The sky was dim, and the sunset turned a deep red. Lu Chu Ning extended her slender fingers and touched her rosy lips. After almost losing her balance just now, she patted her chest in fear. When will she grow up? Lu Chu Ning sighed softly, a hint of melancholy on her youthful face. ...... Following that, the audience members opened their eyes mechanically, displaying expressions of joy or contentment. They naturally stood up and started chatting with each other. "That ending was so good!" "The song was so beautiful. I have to put it on repeat!" "Um, there's no one at my place tonight..." Amidst the voices, Luo Qingchuan, who was sitting against the wall, approached Chen Yan Yu. His eyes gazed calmly and tenderly at her sleeping face as he softly called out, "Miss Chen, it's time to wake up." This is perfect, he thought. Teacher Chu Ning, despite her petite figure, was really reliable. Once he let Yinguo go and a full-on war broke out, he couldn't imagine how many people would die in the screening hall... or even the entire mall. However, Lu Chu Ning put a stop to all of it. Then, Luo Qingchuan saw Chen Yan Yu's long, curved, and exquisite eyelashes tremble slightly, and her bright and holy golden eyes slowly opened. Immediately, two crystal-clear tears rolled down her delicate face. Chen Yan Yu's slender and delicate nose quivered, evoking pity. She turned her head slightly, looking at the empty seat beside her. "I'm here," Luo Qingchuan said in a gentle voice. After a moment of blankness, Chen Yan Yu slowly turned her head and saw the boy who caused her immense sadness. Tears welled up in Chen Yan Yu's vibrant and clear eyes as they reflected Luo Qingchuan's smiling face. "Sob, sob, sob, Luo Qingchuan..." Although Chen Yan Yu felt confused and completely unaware of the situation, she threw herself into Luo Qingchuan's embrace, sobbing uncontrollably. She didn't care about anything else; she just wanted to hold him tightly.