Their shadows were elongated by the setting sun.
An Lin could feel Xu Xiaolan's soft, moist lips, and a feeling of bliss welled up in his heart.
If he had to describe it, he would say it was a little sweet.
If he had to describe it, then he would say it was sweet to the heart, and he was completely intoxicated by it.
Neither of them had any experience kissing, so the kiss only lasted for a short while before they parted shyly.
Xu Xiaolan lowered her head, and a faint blush appeared on her face, making her look even more beautiful than the sunset.
"Xiaolan, this feels like a dream. I didn't think you would really become my Dao partner. I must have saved the world in my past life." An Lin smiled blissfully as he stared at Xu Xiaolan's beautiful features.
"Dao partner? What Dao partner? "Xu Xiaolan blinked her bright eyes.
An Lin faltered slightly before asking nervously, "You kissed me just then … Wasn't that what you meant?"
Xu Xiaolan shook her head with a serious expression. "No, it was just … just a reward for your sincerity!"
Boom!
An Lin felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and he was rooted to the spot in a daze. The sky had collapsed.
Was I rejected?
I finally got to be brave for once, but I still have to fight over dog food with Dabai?
Xu Xiaolan pursed her lips at the sight of An Lin's dazed expression. "Other people offer flowers and rings when they propose. You're a cultivator, yet you don't get anything when you ask someone to become your Dao partner? Are you trying to get something for yourself?"
An Lin's eyes instantly lit up upon hearing this. So that's what she meant!
He immediately pulled out all the good stuff from his storage ring. "Xiaolan, this is an immortal tool, Realm-Piercing Nail. This is the Shield of Promised Victory. This is an ancient artifact, the Heart of the Ocean. It looks really pretty on you. This is the first-grade immortal herb, Serene Grass. It can help with beautification."
An Lin thought for a moment before pulling out the frying pan. "This cooks really well. You can have it as well!"
Xu Xiaolan: "…"
She shook her head. "That's not what I meant. I was just joking …"
An Lin felt as if he had been dealt another heavy blow, and his heart was filled with panic and disappointment as he stared blankly at Xu Xiaolan.
A radiant smile appeared on Xu Xiaolan's face at the sight of An Lin's dazed expression. "I'm not rejecting you. I mean … it's too early to be Dao partners. I need to set a probation period … Hmm, like Dongfang Ming and Shen, a period of a hundred years. If we still in love in a hundred years, we'll become Dao partners! "
Her soft, pleasant voice reverberated through the streets and flowed into An Lin's heart.
An Lin faltered for a few seconds before replying with a smile, "Alright, then a hundred years it is. I'll be sure to give you a satisfactory answer."
Xu Xiaolan smiled like a flower and nodded lightly. "Yes, I believe you!"
How could An Lin not know what Xu Xiaolan was thinking? A mortal's lifespan was only about a hundred years. In a period of a hundred years, there were only two outcomes for Xu Xiaolan: She would either perish and turn into a pile of dirt. If she could cultivate again, she would be able to become Dao companions with An Lin with peace of mind.
An Lin didn't mind Xu Xiaolan's insistence, because no matter what happened in the next hundred years, he would always be by her side.
The sun had already sunk into the horizon, and there was still a faint afterglow in the Gobi Desert in the west. Stars were already hanging high in the night sky, decorating the night. The scenery of Xixia City, where the sun and the moon alternated, was also extraordinarily beautiful.
Xu Xiaolan had been here for a few days, but she hadn't had the chance to enjoy such a beautiful scenery.
Only now did she truly have the heart to appreciate the beauty of Xixia City. Not with sorrow, but with joy. Such scenery was truly beautiful!
She held onto An Lin's hand, and their footsteps were light as they slowly made their way back to their own courtyard.
The warmth of his palm made her feel at ease.
Xu Xiaolan gazed at the beautiful colors in the sky and smiled faintly.
She had finally fallen in love with this ancient city, because a person who had reappeared in her life had fallen in love with Xixia City.
…
An Lin arrived at the courtyard that Xu Xiaolan had just purchased. It looked quite nice.
He saw the words "Lan Lin Courtyard" on the signboard above the main gate. It seemed to have just been hung there.
Xu Xiaolan blushed slightly when she saw An Lin's gaze. She hurriedly pulled An Lin into the courtyard.
"Master, you're back! I've just finished making four dishes. Uh … we have a guest. Would you like to add a little more? " A young girl with delicate features walked up to them shyly. She was slightly taken aback when she saw Xu Xiaolan holding onto An Lin's hand.
"No need. Little Qiu, you can go now," Xu Xiaolan said with a smile.
The young girl was slightly taken aback again. Then, she nodded and bowed. "Yes, Master."
The young girl retreated and came to the courtyard's corridor. She gathered with the other three young girls.
Xu Xiaolan had recruited a total of four maidservants in this courtyard. Their average age was around 16 years old. They were all young girls from poor families. Their characters and appearances were all quite good.
Perhaps she had been infected by An Lin, but Xu Xiaolan had also randomly given her maidservants pet names. She named them Little Chun, Little Xia, Little Qiu, and Little Dong. However, this was still better than the maidservants' original names.
After all, the original maidservants' names were Liu Chunniang and Ma Dongmei. They were all very unsophisticated.
Little Qiu arrived beside the other three maidservants. Her eyes were filled with shock and excitement.
"Little Qiu, who is that man? What's his relationship with Master? He has fluttering white hair and a handsome face. It's obvious that he's an extraordinarily powerful elite. "Little Chun was the first to speak with stars in her eyes.
Little Qiu shook her head. "I don't know, either. Judging from how close they are, he should be Master's partners, right?"
Little Xia was also very excited. "I think so too. Master has been depressed for the past two days. However, Master's radiance has been restored after that young man arrived. This is the first time I've seen Master smile!"
"Master is so beautiful. Only a man with such a disposition would be worthy of her." Little Dong nodded emphatically.
Little Xia looked on as An Lin walked into the courtyard. A thought suddenly occurred to her, and she exclaimed in surprise, "Fluttering white hair, as graceful as jade … Hey, do you think that young man is Jiang Yanan of the Purple Star State?!"
The other three maidservants faltered upon hearing this.
They were born into poverty, and one of the few hobbies they had was to read the Kingdom of the Nine States Magazine. They wanted to see the interesting stories and legendary figures within. They would subscribe to every issue of the Kingdom of the Nine States Magazine. They were naturally no strangers to the thunderous name of Jiang Yanan.
"That can't be. We know that Master is very good, but Jiang Yanan is the number one sword prodigy in the Purple Star State. He's a top-notch immortal renowned throughout the Kingdom of the Nine States. Why would he come to such a secluded place and be with a mortal?" Little Chun shook her head, clearly disagreeing with this conjecture.
"That's right. Don't just think of Jiang Yanan as soon as you see a handsome young man with fluttering white hair. Do you think it's so easy to meet a legendary Sword Immortal?" Little Qiu also glared at Little Xia.
Little Xia pouted. "Even if he's not Jiang Yanan, he must still be very powerful. Look at how graceful he is. Even when he walks, he's so handsome. He must be a powerful immortal … "
"Heh, then why don't we go to the dining hall and see who that young man is? It's part of the maidservants' duty to wait in the guest room anyway. "A gossipy expression appeared on Little Dong's face.
The eyes of the four maidservants all lit up, and they immediately made their way toward the guest room.
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