After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 552 Reunion with Qingyun

"Three months? Looks like I really did get a good night's sleep."

He forgot to ask Li Linghui about Qingyun.

Three months is a long time; whatever happened to Qingyun should have a resolution by now.

Looking at the tea and snacks on the table, he suddenly remembered that he had promised Qing Ning that he would take her and Qing Yun to Qingmu Fang.

Pushing open the door, Shen Xu discovered that the barrier that had previously enveloped the temple had disappeared.

Under the azure sky, the warm golden sun shone down, bathing the temple in a golden glow.

Although he had expected it, when he actually saw the ice and snow on Goddess Peak completely melt and endless life growing within it, he couldn't help but marvel at the power of the goddess.

He had seen the view of Goddess Peak at its highest point and knew that even though the Goddess had now become a saint, it would probably take a long time for Goddess Peak to return to its former state as the Wood Dao Divine Court.

The goddess did not restrict his freedom, which means he can leave the temple now and go to Ningchuan Domain.

But it seemed inappropriate for him to leave so soon after waking up, so he decided to stay at the temple for another day before bidding farewell to the goddess.

"I know you can hear me, Spirit Hall Master, get out here!" Shen Xu said coldly.

"Young Master Shen, why are you so angry? Is there something we did wrong?"

Moreover, my name is 'Bai Rui', not 'Dian Ling'. A phantom spirit appeared out of thin air in front of him.

Compared to when we met before, her features were clearer, her aura more composed, and her expression more lively.

"You know what I'm saying, pretending to be stupid won't work!"

"It's all in the past, why are you holding onto it, Young Master Shen? Aren't you fine?"

"Is Qu Lan alright?"

"Young Master Shen, there's no need to worry. Miss Lan has already been accepted as a disciple by the Goddess! Would you like to see her?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Xu was quite surprised.

It seems that the goddess really cares about the old temple keeper. Li Linghui probably became the goddess's disciple because of the blessings her clan has enjoyed for thousands of years, while Qu Lan only has the old temple keeper behind her.

"No need! I'm going to Hundred Flowers City. Find someone to take me out of the temple."

At times like these, he didn't want to cause any unnecessary trouble; the fewer people who knew his whereabouts, the better.

"How is Miss Linghui?"

“I don’t need anyone to follow me once I leave the temple.”

"You should be grateful that the goddess is protecting you. What I hate most is being lied to." Shen Xu's eyes were full of coldness as he looked at Bai Rui.

For some reason, seeing Shen Xu's eyes, Bai Rui suddenly felt a pang of fear.

"Young Master Shen, please follow me," Bai Rui said, bowing.

……

As Shen Xu rode his flying sword, he looked down at the devastated state of Hundred Flowers City and couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

Hundred Flowers City ultimately could not escape the disaster of its previous life. Although three months have passed, Hundred Flowers City is still in ruins and needs to be rebuilt.

The once vibrant and beautiful City of Flowers has vanished, leaving only ruins hidden beneath a multitude of green vines.

Most of the flowers and plants on the streets withered, the trees and flowers were uprooted, and many exquisite buildings were destroyed, leaving only the still exquisite flower boats on the Jade Belt River to support the reputation of the City of Flowers.

However, Mount Huashen still stands tall, its massive goddess statue, free of dust, evokes no sorrow for the destruction of their homes in every Hundred Flowers City resident; instead, it inspires boundless motivation and hope.

Shen Xu spotted a familiar figure among them and immediately understood where the green vines supporting the numerous buildings came from.

However, looking at the green vines covering the entire city, Shen Xu couldn't help but marvel at how fast Qing Yun was growing, which was beyond his imagination.

The envoy's flying sword landed in Hundred Flowers City.

When Qingyun was alone, Shen Xu quietly came up behind her and gently patted her shoulder. "Lord Qingmu, how have you been?"

"Brother Shen!" Qingyun immediately turned around and hugged him tightly, so fast that he didn't even have time to react.

"Forehead……"

This scene left him somewhat at a loss. If he wasn't mistaken, Qingyun should have already discovered him.

He's really stupid. He knows Qingyun is stronger than him, yet he still tries to have this kind of perverse fun.

"Qingyun, let go of me first, I can't breathe." Shen Xu tried to pry Qingyun's arms off, but they wouldn't budge.

"No! I'm afraid that if I let go, Brother Shen, you'll leave me again." Qingyun hugged him even tighter, and this time he really couldn't breathe.

"No, why would I leave you! By the way, take off your mask, I haven't seen you in so long."

"Is this alright?" Qingyun looked at him, the mask on her face turning into pink light fragments that dissipated in the air, revealing Qingyun's lovely face filled with tears.

The once timid little girl has now grown into a beautiful and graceful young woman.

"When did your mask start having this function?" Shen Xu smiled awkwardly.

"Actually, it wasn't a real mask, it was just an illusion. I don't really like wearing a mask all the time."

Brother Shen, when did you wake up?

"You just woke up today, and you're so lucky to run into Qingyun as soon as you arrived in Hundred Flowers City."

"Really? So, Brother Shen, you came to see me as soon as you woke up?" Qingyun's face was filled with a happy smile.

"I guess so!" Shen Xu sighed inwardly. When did this girl become so love-struck?

"Qingyun, can you let go of me? Don't you think it's strange to talk like that?"

"Why? So many older sisters can hug Brother Shen, why can't Qingyun?"

"Uh..." Shen Xu found himself speechless.

"We can't keep holding him like that!"

"Brother Shen's embrace is so warm and comfortable. I've been dreaming of this day for a long time. I wouldn't mind holding him for a lifetime!" Qingyun rubbed her hair against his neck.

"Qingyun, I've always thought of you as a younger sister..."

"I know, but I don't care."

"Qingyun, you're still young and can't tell what true love is. Maybe in a few years you'll realize that I'm just an ordinary person and not worth your love at all."

Shen Xu forcefully pried Qingyun's arms off; some things had to be nipped in the bud.

"What if I still like you, Brother Shen, years or even decades from now?" Qingyun asked coldly.

"Let's talk about it a few years or decades from now. Even if I promise you something today, things could change for some reason."

How long have you known me? How much do you really know about me?

You only like the idealized version of me in your mind; your affection is far too hasty.

I'm sorry, but I can't agree with your kind of liking.

Maybe one day when you see the real me, you'll be so disgusted you'll want to vomit.

"You have a long road ahead of you, and you'll meet all sorts of people. Isn't it a bad idea to make a decision too early?" Shen Xu ruffled Qingyun's hair.

"No, how could I possibly hate Brother Shen!" Qingyun shook her head vigorously.

"Silly girl, people change. Today's friend may be tomorrow's enemy. Who can predict the future?"