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

Chapter 511: Out of Reach

"What a wonderful show! I'm very pleased with your realization!"

Upon hearing this voice, Shen Xu's expression changed.

"Xueyi, when did you arrive?"

Shen Xu immediately released Li Linghui, worried that Shang Xueyi might have overheard his conversation with Bai Lu.

But with the skull there, as a cultivator of the Soul Path, he should be able to sense someone nearby.

"What, are you annoyed that I'm disturbing your tender moment?" Shang Xueyi's figure suddenly appeared behind him, her breath sweet as orchids in his ear.

The unique scent of Shang Xueyi kept wafting to her nose, but she had no mood to savor it at the moment.

Shang Xueyi placed her hand on his chest. "You seem very nervous. What are you afraid of?"

"Young Palace Master, it was I who seduced Shen Xu," Li Linghui said, coming to Shen Xu's rescue.

"Xueyi, I'm just using Linghui and Bailu to settle things."

Since I said I only like you, I need to be responsible for you.

My heart races simply because you're by my side; you're constantly tugging at my heartstrings.

I didn't have the courage to express my feelings before, but now I can tell you the answer.

Snow White, I like you!

Shen Xu grasped Shang Xueyi's hand, as if grasping a distant possibility.

Shang Xueyi was stunned. She could sense that Shen Xu's last words of affection were not words of coaxing her under duress, but a sincere confession from the bottom of his heart.

"Shen Xu, I like you too!" Shang Xueyi's voice softened.

Feeling the slightly cold hand of Shang Xueyi in his palm, Shen Xu felt a pang of sadness. The Shang Xueyi he loved was forever dead in his heart.

No matter how much Shang Xueyi resembles her, she will never become her.

Li Linghui gritted her teeth as she looked at the scene before her.

She could certainly sense the sincerity in Shen Xu's words, but that sincerity did not belong to her.

There can only be one person by Shen Xu's side, and that person can only be her.

She will kill anyone who tries to take this position!

At that moment, she saw Shang Xueyi's gaze suddenly turn to her, which made her heart tremble. She immediately put aside her other thoughts and her expression became extremely respectful.

"Xueyi, why didn't you let Linghui let me out?" Shen Xu released Shang Xueyi's hand and turned to look at her.

It has to be said that although he had seen Shang Xueyi's appearance many times, each time he saw her, he was always amazed.

"There are so many beautiful girls in Hundred Flowers City, and you are always flirting with other women. Letting you out would only cause me more trouble."

"How could that be! I can guarantee that I will never mess with any girl. Besides, it would be a waste not to go out and have a look around since I've come all this way to Hundred Flowers City."

"You can go out if you want. I happen to be free tonight, so why don't you come with me for a stroll?" Shang Xueyi said with a smile.

"I've heard that Hundred Flowers City is truly in full bloom at night. Xueyi, if you'd like to accompany me for a stroll, I would be more than happy to oblige."

Hearing Shen Xu's answer without the slightest hesitation, Shang Xueyi gently traced his face with her fingertips, "Although you are now obedient to me, I don't like this version of you."

"Then I won't go!"

"not good!"

"I can truly stay by Xueyi's side, but you have to agree to one condition."

"What do you mean?" Shang Xueyi smiled.

"I'm going to Goddess Peak."

"Why?" Shang Xueyi looked puzzled.

“I met an old woman in Baihua City. She was the temple keeper of the Baihua Temple in the old town. She recently passed away, and her granddaughter asked me to take her grandmother’s ashes to the temple on Shennv Peak.”

"When?"

"tomorrow."

"The day before the Hundred Flowers Festival." Shang Xueyi's gaze turned cold.

"The old temple keeper passed away the night before last. According to the customs of Baihua City, the day after tomorrow is the set time, which has nothing to do with the Baihua Festival."

“I want to be with you,” Shang Xueyi replied after a moment of silence.

"Naturally."

After answering, Shen Xu looked at the already dusky sky outside, bowed slightly, and extended his hand, saying earnestly, "Would I have the honor of inviting Miss Xueyi to tour Hundred Flowers City with me?"

I never imagined that the promise I made to Li Xiaoyi would eventually fall on Shang Xueyi.

"Where did you learn this kind of thing?" Shang Xueyi gently placed her hand in his.

Feeling the softness in his hand, Shen Xu said softly, "A very faraway place."

"Far away? Beyond Ningzhou?"

“Even further away than that!” Shen Xu gripped Shang Xueyi’s hand tightly.

……

On the way back, Bai Lu and her group were unusually silent, the atmosphere so oppressive it seemed like it was about to burst into tears.

"Bai Lu, you and Guan Bi seem to have lost your mood, so why don't Ling Shuang and I..."

"If you want to cause trouble, you don't need to be so subtle!" Bai Lu said coldly.

“I know you’re upset right now, but can’t you be reasonable? It’s Shen Xu who doesn’t want you, not me. Besides, I’m trying to have a good talk with you, so how does that make me look like I’m causing trouble?”

"You're asking for death!" Bai Lu gripped the long sword at her waist.

Guan Bi reached out and stopped Bai Lu, who was about to lash out. "Young Master Song, if you want to go out alone with Miss Ji, you should ask Miss Ji for her opinion, instead of making us drive her away."

Furthermore, if you are rude to the lady, I cannot guarantee you won't get hurt.

Upon hearing Guan Bi's warning, Song Han couldn't help but scoff, "Guan Bi, you're just Bai Lu's maid. The Ling family hasn't been in charge of Tianhe for hundreds of years. What right do you have to spout nonsense at me?"

Guan Bi couldn't help but take a deep breath, and then looked at Song Han with an icy gaze.

Bai Lu immediately stepped in front of Guan Bi and said coldly to Song Han, "First of all, Guan Bi is no longer my maid. Secondly, as a member of the Ling family who subdued Xuan Ting, Guan Bi is fully qualified to take control of Tianhe."

You are just a Gu worm raised by the Song family. Do you really think your brothers and sisters can't compete with you?

What right do disposable consumables have to bark and howl around us?

Finally, you are not welcome here. If you dare to show your face again, I would be willing to do what Uncle Ling did back then!

"Bai Lu, do you really think I'm afraid of you? If you want to cause trouble at the Hundred Flowers Festival, go ahead."

Let's see if you're faster, or if the many elders of the Crimson Origin Sect can stop you faster.

Don’t overestimate your capabilities! "

After Song Han finished speaking, he looked at Ji Ling Shuang, whose expression had changed slightly, and asked, "Ling Shuang, I'll ask you one more time: do you choose to believe Shen Xu and go with them?"

Or will you choose to believe me, believe your family, and believe your parents?

Ji Ling Shuang gave a wry smile. "Young Master Song, I don't trust Shen Xu, and I don't trust you either."

But I believe in our ancestors, and I believe in Miss Bai and Miss Guan; they wouldn't harm me.

"People always think they have choices, but in reality, those seemingly better choices often hide a bottomless abyss."

Remember! I did give you chances, but since you didn't seize them, you'll have to bear the consequences yourself.

Song Han smiled at the three women, then turned and left.

"Don't listen to his scare tactics. As long as you stay by our side, I guarantee no one will dare to lay a finger on you!" Bai Lu coldly watched Song Han's departing figure.

"Thank you both!" Ji Ling Shuang said, bowing.

"I run a pleasure boat in Hundred Flowers City called 'Returning Clouds,' which is a legacy left by my ancestors. I wonder if I would have the honor of inviting you two distinguished guests to take a look."

"Guanbi, do you want to go?" Bailu asked Guanbi, who was in low spirits.

"It's fine as you decide, Miss."