Grassroots Travel: The Star Lord of Another World

Chapter 132 Reconciliation

Gao Xingchen looked at Nan Li's resolute back as she left. He felt as if his heart was being tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and the suffocating feeling made it almost impossible for him to breathe. He knew that what Nan Li needed at the moment was not his explanation, but calmness. He weakly lowered his hand that was trying to hold Nan Li's hand, turned around and walked in the opposite direction of her.

Elder Li saw all of this and sighed. This young couple, they clearly care about each other, but they always hurt each other because of various misunderstandings. He decided that it was time to intervene.

"Xingchen, wait." Elder Li called out to Gao Xingchen who was about to leave the mission hall.

Gao Xingchen paused, turned around and looked at Elder Li, his eyes full of confusion and pain, "Elder..."

Elder Li patted his shoulder, signaling him to be patient, "Come with me."

Gao Xingchen followed Elder Li to his study room with a nervous mood. Elder Li motioned him to sit on the futon beside him, and he slowly brewed a pot of tea.

"Xingchen, is there any misunderstanding between you and Nanli?" Elder Li handed a cup of tea to Gao Xingchen and asked in a gentle tone.

Gao Xingchen picked up the teacup but did not drink it. He just lowered his head and remained silent. The hot tea gave off white mist, blurring his eyes and his mood at the moment.

"Xingchen, I know you value friendship and loyalty, but don't forget that Nanli is not the kind of girl who makes trouble for no reason. If she is angry, she must have her reasons." Elder Li said earnestly, "You young people are always impulsive and don't know how to communicate. Some things are better if you talk them out."

Hearing this, Gao Xingchen suddenly raised his head, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, "Elder, what do you mean..."

"As for Nanli, I will go talk to her. As for the misunderstandings between you, you still need to resolve them yourselves." Elder Li looked at Gao Xingchen meaningfully, "Xingchen, you have to remember that trust is the most important cornerstone between two people. Once trust is lost, even the strongest relationship will collapse."

When Gao Xingchen left Elder Li's study, he felt much calmer. He knew that Elder Li was right. The problems between him and Nan Li needed to be faced and solved by themselves. And he had to take the first step bravely.

After Gao Xingchen left Elder Li's study, he did not go back to his room directly, but paced back and forth in the yard. Elder Li's words stirred up a thousand waves in his heart. He repeatedly recalled the bits and pieces that happened between him and Nan Li, and finally realized that he cared too much about other people's opinions and ignored Nan Li's feelings.

He took a deep breath, clenched his fists, and his eyes flashed with determination. He wanted to find Nan Li, confess his mistakes, and tell her how much he trusted her and relied on her.

Gao Xingchen came to the door of Nanli's room and knocked gently. There was silence in the room, no response. He was not discouraged, but took a deep breath, mustered up the courage and knocked on the door again.

"Nanli, are you there? It's me, Gao Xingchen."

This time, there was a slight movement in the room. After a moment, the door slowly opened and Nan Li appeared at the door. She looked pale and her eyes were slightly red, obviously she had been crying.

"Is there anything wrong?" Nan Li's voice was a little hoarse and his tone was very cold.

Gao Xingchen looked at his beloved in front of him, and his heart ached. He knew that he had hurt her too deeply.

"Nanli, I'm sorry. I was wrong." Gao Xingchen took a deep breath and mustered up the courage to say, "I shouldn't have distrusted you, and I shouldn't have doubted your sincerity. You are the best person in the world to me, but I doubted you because of a few words from others. I was so stupid."

Nan Li's body trembled slightly when she heard Gao Xingchen's words. She raised her head and looked at the man who once made her heart beat but now broke her heart. She couldn't hold back the tears in her eyes any longer.

"Do you know you're wrong? Do you really know you're wrong?" Nan Li's voice was choked with sobs, carrying a hint of grievance and sadness that was difficult to conceal.

"I know I was wrong. I really know I was wrong." Gao Xingchen took a step forward, gently embraced Nan Li in his arms, and said softly, "Nan Li, please forgive me and give me another chance, okay? I promise that I will never doubt you again. I will use my life to protect you and love you."

Nan Li felt the warmth of Gao Xingchen's embrace and listened to his sincere apology. The ice in her heart finally melted slowly. She closed her eyes, buried her head in Gao Xingchen's chest, and let her tears flow freely.

"Xingchen, I believe you." Nanli's voice was soft, but full of determination.

Gao Xingchen felt relieved when he heard Nan Li's words. He hugged Nan Li tightly, as if he wanted to rub her into his body.

The two of them hugged each other tightly, unwilling to separate for a long time. The room was filled with warmth and sweetness, as if all the previous unhappiness had disappeared.

However, just when the two were reconciled, a figure quietly appeared outside the door. Fairy Zhou looked at the scene in front of her, a trace of jealousy and resentment flashed in her eyes, but she still had a decent smile on her face.

Fairy Zhou stood outside the door with a decent smile on her face, but she couldn't hide the jealousy and resentment in her eyes. She saw Gao Xingchen and Nan Li hugging each other tightly, as if they were the only two people left in the world. It was as if a fire was burning in her heart, burning her reason.

"Cough cough." Fairy Zhou deliberately coughed twice to remind the two people in the room of her presence.

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li separated after hearing the voice. Nan Li's face still had traces of tears, but her eyes were full of happiness. When Gao Xingchen saw Fairy Zhou, a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face, but he quickly returned to normal.

"Fairy Zhou, why are you here?" Gao Xingchen asked.

"I came to see Sister Nanli. I heard that she was not feeling well." Fairy Zhou said, but her eyes glanced at Gao Xingchen intentionally or unintentionally, with a hint of inquiry in her eyes.

"I'm fine now, thank you Fairy Zhou for your concern." Nan Li said lightly, without any emotion in her tone.

Fairy Zhou wanted to say something but was interrupted by Gao Xingchen.

"Fairy Zhou, Nanli and I still have something to talk about, so we won't entertain you." Gao Xingchen said, making a gesture of invitation.

Although Fairy Zhou was unhappy, she couldn't get angry, so she just smiled, nodded, turned around and left.

After Fairy Zhou left, Gao Xingchen looked at Nan Li, his eyes full of tenderness and affection.

"Nanli, to celebrate our reconciliation, I will cook for you today and prepare a sumptuous dinner, okay?" Gao Xingchen said softly.

When Nan Li heard Gao Xingchen's words, her heart warmed and she nodded with a smile.

Gao Xingchen was filled with happiness when he saw Nan Li's smile. He turned and walked into the kitchen and started to get busy.

Although the dishes made by Gao Xingchen were not delicacies from land and sea, each dish was filled with his love. Nan Li was deeply moved while eating the dishes made by Gao Xingchen.

As the two of them ate and chatted, the room was filled with warmth and sweetness, as if all the previous unhappiness had disappeared.

Elder Li stood outside the door, watching the scene in the room, with a gratified smile on his face. He knew that after this test, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's relationship would become even more indestructible.

However, can Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's relationship be sublimated after this storm? What actions will Fairy Zhou take to destroy their relationship?

Elder Li stroked his long beard and nodded with satisfaction. He knew that Gao Xingchen and Nan Li had a deep emotional foundation, and this misunderstanding was just a small episode in their relationship, which would only make their relationship stronger.

Thinking of this, Elder Li coughed lightly, then pushed the door open with his hands behind his back.

"Elder Li." Gao Xingchen and Nan Li stood up and saluted at the same time, with a hint of awkwardness on their faces.

"No need to be so polite, just sit down." Elder Li smiled kindly and motioned for them to sit down.

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other and sat down opposite Elder Li. The atmosphere became a little awkward for a moment.

Elder Li took in the expressions of the two men, sighed softly, and spoke slowly: "You two are both extremely talented and have excellent personalities. Why do you harbor resentment over such a small matter?"

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li fell silent upon hearing this, and each recalled what had happened before.

"Xingchen, you have a straightforward personality, but sometimes you should also be more considerate of Nanli. She has a lot to bear and her mind is heavier than that of ordinary people." Elder Li taught Gao Xingchen earnestly.

Hearing this, Gao Xingchen lowered his head in guilt: "Elder Li is teaching me a lesson, and I know I was wrong."

"Nanli, you must also understand that Xingchen is sincere to you, and everything he does is for your own good." Elder Li turned to Nanli again and said softly.

Nan Li's eyes were slightly red, and he nodded gently: "Disciple understands."

"You two are my most proud disciples. I hope you can support each other and make progress together." Elder Li looked at them with anticipation in his eyes.

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other, and there was a bit more determination in each other's eyes.

"Disciple will follow your teachings." They said in unison.

"Okay, okay." Elder Li nodded with satisfaction. "You two are both talented in cultivation, but in the path of cultivation, in addition to one's own strength, the state of mind is equally important."

Elder Li paused, then continued, "I have a set of dual cultivation techniques here, called 'Telepathy', which can help you improve your state of mind and enhance your mutual understanding. I wonder if you are willing to practice it?"

Gao Xingchen and Nan Li were moved when they heard this. This "telepathic" technique seemed to be exactly what they needed at the moment...