Chapter 478: Got It, But Don't Cherish It
Chapter 478: Got It, But Don't Cherish It
As the Lunar New Year approached, the city of Ling Shui, though not large, was bustling with activity. Li Qian and An Paozi first arrived at the central square in the city center.
Despite the cold winter weather, the low temperatures couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of the locals.
The attack by the Machu Association during the summer vacation seemed to have left no impact on the city.
It seemed like everyone had already forgotten about the incident.
However, this was also largely due to the efforts of Li Qian, Iron Elder, and others, who had worked tirelessly to minimize the impact of the attack on Ling Shui City.
At this moment, as he watched the people in the central square chatting, laughing, playing, and chasing each other in merriment, Li Qian felt that his initial decision had been incredibly wise.
A bitter smile crept onto his face as he realized this.
He had once joked about being the 'tall guy' who could hold up the sky if it fell, but now, without realizing it, he had developed a sense of responsibility for the world.
This feeling of responsibility intensified when he learned that the dimensional plane fusion was irreversible and that the end of civilization was inevitable.
Most importantly, Li Qian was well aware that this matter could very well unfold in his hands.
With the existence of the golden finger, he was confident in becoming a legendary figure. With the legendary longevity, the likelihood of witnessing the end of civilization was high.
When that time came, whether he liked it or not, he would have to face this apocalyptic calamity, and by then, he might very well be that 'tall guy'.
Shaking his head, Li Qian tried to clear his mind and not let his thoughts run wild.
Regardless, those were matters for the future. This process would be extremely long, as Ms. Liang had said.
So, there was no use thinking about it now. It was best to simply enjoy the rare liveliness and comfort of this moment.
He and An Paozi wandered around the central square, snacked on some street food, and then headed to a bar.
Normally, Li Qian would avoid such places, but during this rare opportunity to relax, he didn't refuse An Paozi's suggestion.
The two of them ate and drank at the bar, and Li Qian was doing fine. However, the same couldn't be said for An Paozi.
An Paozi, looking like a wealthy man with money to spare, soon attracted the attention of many young women.
Noticing this, Li Qian quickly moved away from him, allowing the women to admire An Paozi from a distance.
As for getting involved, he decided against it. After all, he didn't know how many roses An Paozi had given out.
So, they continued eating and drinking at the bar until it was nearly eleven o'clock before they finally headed home.
An Paozi, tipsy from the alcohol, set his car to autopilot and drove back to the breeding base, where he got off and bid Li Qian farewell before returning to the base.
Li Qian went straight to Building One, opened his room door, and prepared to wash up and rest. Just then, a figure sitting on the edge of the bed caught his eye.
This figure was none other than Wu You, who sat on the bed, her eyes filled with resentment as she glared at Li Qian.
"You went out to fool around, and now it's so late. Now that you've got it, you don't cherish it?" Wu You said with a hint of bitterness.
"Cough, cough, cough..." Li Qian heard her words and started coughing violently. What kind of crude language was she using?
He had only formed a soul contract with her, how could she say he had 'gotten it'? And what did she mean by saying he didn't 'cherish it' after going out for a drink?
As he listened to her words, it was as if Li Qian had been branded a scoundrel by her.
"Don't go around slandering people without proof!" Li Qian hurriedly spoke up in his defense.
"Sniff, sniff..." Wu You's delicate nose twitched, and she furrowed her brows, "You smell not only of alcohol but also of a woman's perfume!"
"And you said you didn't go out carousing."
Li Qian was taken aback by her words and momentarily didn't know how to explain. In the bar, with men and women mingling, it was inevitable to pick up some peculiar scents, which was understandable.
So it was normal for him to have a hint of a woman's perfume on him.
But how could he explain this?
With a bitter smile, he had no choice but to speak up, "First of all, I must clarify that I didn't go around seducing women..."
"Wait..."
As he spoke, Li Qian realized something was amiss, and his tone suddenly changed, "I'm a decent young man. I'm not married, nor do I have a partner. Even if I did go out and flirt, so what?"
He spoke with righteous indignation.
As he spoke, he walked straight up to the Wing Clan woman.
He abruptly extended his hand, and a hexagram pattern appeared on his fingertips.
"Don't summon me into the Beast Storage!" Wu You instantly realized what Li Qian was about to do and immediately spoke to stop him.
But Li Qian didn't listen to her at all. With a flick of his hand, he directly activated the Summoning Array.
The mirror-like surface, resembling rippling water, appeared once more. Li Qian chuckled, watching as Wu You slowly disappeared into the Beast Storage, a faint curve forming at the corner of his mouth.
Just as half of Wu You's body had entered the Beast Storage, Li Qian suddenly had a change of heart and slapped her firmly on the buttocks still exposed outside.
The sound was incredibly loud.
After the slap, Li Qian stood there dumbfounded, frozen in place with his hand still raised.
He remained motionless, silent for about two minutes.
"Umm... well..." Li Qian felt like crying but had no tears, stammering as he tried to speak but couldn't get any words out.
Why did he have to do something so foolish?
Perhaps he should go and see her reaction. Forget it, at this moment, she might be cursing him out inside the Beast Storage.
After some thought, he decided against it. He'd talk later.
She couldn't hold on for long, and soon sleepiness overcame her, and she fell asleep.
Li Qian's guess was correct.
About half an hour later, when Li Qian's consciousness entered the Beast Storage and saw Wu You, she was indeed asleep.
She curled up, as if nestled in a mother's womb, sleeping peacefully.
For some reason, Li Qian noticed that the Wing Clan woman's face remained flushed, and he wondered what she was dreaming about.
The next day, early in the morning, Li Qian had just opened the door when he saw his mother, Han Yuerong, standing at the doorway.
Mother Han Yuerong scanned the room and, not seeing Wu You, asked, "Where's Little Youyou?"
Li Qian casually replied, "She's inside the Beast Storage."
Mother Han Yuerong suddenly spoke with a strange expression, "From now on, you should treat her better. Yesterday, I asked, and even though the two of you have formed a contract, she can still bear children; it's just that the chances are a bit low."
"Huh!" Li Qian froze at her words, a huge question mark appearing on his forehead. So early in the morning, and you, an elder, were blocking the door just to say this one thing.
"This..." At this moment, Li Qian truly felt a mix of laughter and tears.
(End of Chapter)
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