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Chapter 316: The Bad News is that the Person by Lanchi's Side is Sigrid
Chapter 316: The Bad News is that the Person by Lanchi's Side is Sigrid
The sky over Kingston City resembled a length of satin dampened by time, its colors gradually shifting from vibrant to subdued as the golden and orange hues gave way to a bluish-black tint.
The warmth and vibrancy that had filled the parlor now seemed to be replaced by a subtle sense of desolation.
The family crest, emblazoned on the spacious sofas and delicate tea tables, appeared somewhat dull under the faint light. The red curtains billowed gently, allowing the breeze to carry a chill into the room.
The candle flames flickered wearily, swaying as if they could be snuffed out at any moment by the encroaching darkness.
The three of them sat in silence.
By the time Levin Kingston, the Viscount of Kingston, returned to the parlor, Lilys had already disappeared.
The lord calmly instructed the butler and attendants to attend to Lanchi and Xide, inviting Xiya to walk and talk with him privately.
Left alone in the parlor, Lanchi sank into thought while Xide enjoyed the leisurely atmosphere.
As dusk finally settled in, the two finished their dinner, which had been brought by the attendants, and followed the butler upstairs to their guest rooms.
They maintained a respectful silence, refraining from disturbing each other.
The corridor on the second floor of the mansion still held a hint of warmth.
Through the row of large windows, only a scattering of stars remained visible in the night sky.
"Xide, what type of love story do you prefer?"
Lanchi finally looked up and posed this question.
Xide pondered for a moment, her fingers tapping lightly against the air as she strolled slowly.
"A tale of a young man and woman falling in love, only to face oppression from powerful forces and their families. Then, the young man must use his wisdom, courage, and unwavering determination to overcome these challenges and reclaim his destined love, composing a romantic melody along the way."
Xide shared her thoughts earnestly.
"Meow!"
Just hearing this sent Cat Boss into a slight frenzy.
It seemed to have developed quite a bias against Xide.
Nevertheless, her taste in romance couldn't be denied.
Cat Boss even found itself looking forward to how Xiya and Lilys' love story would unfold.
Fortunately, Lanchi appeared to be heeding Hu Bao's advice, as evidenced by his lack of action thus far!
"I see..."
Lanchi murmured,
"Overcoming difficulties with wisdom, courage, and determination... I was right to think this way."
He suddenly clenched his fist and slapped his palm, speaking with conviction to Xide.
Having sought the opinion of those around him and finding it aligned with his own thoughts, he felt assured that his understanding of love was on the right track.
"Meow!"
Seeing Lanchi's epiphany, a sense of foreboding instantly washed over Cat Boss.
What insight had this novice suddenly gained?
Paying no heed to the suddenly alarmed Cat Boss, Lanchi quickened his pace.
Within a minute, he arrived at Xiya's guest room, which he had learned about from the butler. He stood outside the door and knocked gently twice.
"Xiya, it's me."
Lanchi announced calmly.
There was a slight stir from within the room.
Footsteps, heavy with dejection, dragged themselves toward the door.
"Indeed, if Xiya is feeling down at this moment, he ought to have a mentor to encourage him."
To Xide's surprise, Lanchi seemed to understand the situation perfectly.
As they waited for Xiya to open the door, Xide stood in the corridor behind Lanchi, glancing at the little black cat that had jumped down from his arms.
Ever since Lanchi had become determined and proactive, the little cat's condition seemed to have taken a turn for the worse.
However, it was understandable, given that the cat had always been skittish around her.
"His role is probably that of a 'benefactor encountered by chance' or the 'reliable adult we imagined as youngsters,' a highly trustworthy big brother figure."
Xide mused to Cat Boss.
"Meow... It's not like that... It's not that beautiful..."
Although Cat Boss was still afraid of her and worried that she would swat him with her palm, he felt that Xide was the only one who could stop Lanchi now. At the very least, as a woman, Xide had very upright views on love.
"Xide... Please... You have to stop him quickly. This is definitely not a romantic comedy..."
"Rest assured, with me here, this romantic comedy will follow my cues, and it won't deviate too far."
Xide felt that there couldn't be much of a difference between the love story that Saint Son had received as a request and how it would actually play out.
Accompanied by the metallic sound of the door lock turning, Xiya finally opened the door.
"..."
Cat Boss also sensed that the end was near.
"Xiya, do you want to reclaim your destined lover?"
Lanchi stood in the corridor with his usual gentle expression, looking directly into Xiya's eyes, and asked.
Xiya actually had talent. It was rare for a second-rank cultivator to escape for so long in the snowy fields while being pursued by several third and fourth-rank cultivators. He might even be able to pass the entrance exam for the Ikariot Academy.
He just hadn't awakened yet, and the South was indeed too peaceful and stable, even blunting the claws of a tigress.
"I want to..."
Xiya's voice was calm, but his hands, hidden under his sleeves, were clenched tightly, his fingernails digging into his palms.
"Can you help me? Mr. Macassi."
Whenever he felt desperate, he would see this man appearing in his dim field of vision.
Those gentle emerald green eyes held a willingness to believe in him.
It also made you believe that he would truly help you.
Such a gaze was perhaps something one could only see once or twice in a lifetime.
【Of course.】
"..."
These two simple yet assured words made Xiya's eyes sting with tears.
It was as if someone was offering a stove to warm you without hesitation during winter, when your body was chilled to the bone and on the verge of freezing to death.
From a young age, Xiya had unique insight and intuition.
In fact, he had noticed something peculiar about Lanchi and Xide the first time he laid eyes on them.
Both of them seemed to carry many unsolved mysteries, and the man before him, while exuding danger, also inspired a sense of reliance. Those emerald green eyes were the deepest and most beautiful color he had ever seen, and even the thought of being consumed by them seemed like a form of happiness.
He also wanted to become strong like him.
There might not be many life-or-death situations in his life, but right now, if given the chance, even if it meant allying with demons and risking his soul, he would do so without hesitation, as long as it kept Lilys out of Dean's grasp.
"Even if it requires a price."
Lanchi stood with his hands behind his back, his expression profound as he smiled and asked,
"Do you have the courage to face death and emerge victorious?"
"....?"
Hearing this, Cat Boss burst into tears. He had seen this episode, and it was not a romantic comedy!
"A price? What price can I pay? As long as I can protect her, I'm willing to give everything I have!"
Xiya's eyes sharpened with a rare intensity as he spoke through gritted teeth, his heart aching with determination.
"Good! Then I shall be your mentor."
Lanchi had gained another promising disciple, and his mood improved greatly. He placed his hand firmly on Xiya's shoulder,
"Love is war. Without the test of iron and blood, it is but an illusion. From this moment on, I am your instructor. Do you understand?"
"Yes, sir!"
Not far away.
"..."
Xide stood in the corridor, listening to Cat Boss's wails, her arms crossed in confusion.
Up until the part about "love is war," it all seemed quite normal.
But after that, she realized that Lanchi seemed to be taking everything quite literally.
Is this really a youth romantic comedy...?
(End of Chapter)
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