Chapter 2761 - 2762: Ren Ning, the Sober One in the Mortal World
Chapter 2761: Chapter 2762: Ren Ning, the Sober One in the Mortal World
Ren Ning did not hesitate and immediately followed.
Just as Xue An said, her grievances had been settled, and there was no need to stay in the Ling’an Domain any longer.
Somehow, she suddenly recalled the words her mother spoke to her before she passed away,
when her mother gave her a cherished handkerchief and then told her.
Once this handkerchief is worn, there are only two ways for someone to see your true face: one is to lose oneself, and the other is to meet someone worthy of love and fall completely in love with them.
At the time, she foolishly asked what love meant.
She remembered that her mother was silent for a long time, so long that she even thought her mother had fallen asleep, before her mother spoke in a low tone.
Love is being willing to watch him from afar.
Thinking of this, Ren Ning secretly glanced at Xue An’s back.
She didn’t know if her feelings for Xue An were love.
It seemed like it, yet it didn’t seem so.
It seemed like it because she was willing to watch him from a distance, even if she did nothing, just quietly watching was fine.
It seemed not so because she clearly knew that this cold and stern white-clothed youth actually had a beloved wife and two adorable daughters.
No matter how much effort she put in, she could never hold a place in his heart.
She was very self-aware of this.
Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but sigh slightly, and then temporarily cast these thoughts aside.
Regardless, being by his side always felt secure.
Even for this sense of security, she couldn’t give up.
Ren Ning secretly made up her mind.
Seeing them about to leave, Sheng Hongqian, Niu Dali, and others immediately followed.
But just as they were about to step over the threshold and leave this Literary Pavilion, a soft voice called from behind.
"Please wait, Mr. Xue!"
Xue An stopped, turned around, and looked.
Yun Lingxuan had already stepped over.
"Miss Yun, is there anything else?" Xue An said calmly.
Seeing Xue An’s calm demeanor, Yun Lingxuan bit her silver teeth secretly, yet her expression did not change at all, she said with a gentle smile: "Mr. Xue, could I speak with you in private?"
Xue An gave Yun Lingxuan a deep look, then nodded noncommittally.
"Alright!"
He then walked towards a corner.
Yun Lingxuan followed behind, her heart a mix of emotions, unsure of what she felt.
She also thought earlier that Xue An was merely trying to catch her attention through indifference.
She had seen such tricks many times, it was merely to draw her attention.
So she remained calm, no matter how anxious Tuan’er urged her, she did not intervene.
But she never expected that once Xue An settled everything quickly like cutting through tangled silk, he would really step away.
This made Yun Lingxuan really anxious, so she called out to Xue An, then quickly caught up.
Xue An stopped in the corner, "Miss Yun, what guidance do you have?"
Yun Lingxuan took a deep breath, "Mr. Xue, where are you planning to go?"
"Naturally to Dragon Tiger Stronghold!"
"What after going to Dragon Tiger Stronghold?"
Xue An slightly raised an eyebrow, "That... I haven’t decided yet!"
Yun Lingxuan’s expression turned solemn, "Mr. Xue, your literary talent is truly rare in my experience, being able to produce ten masterpieces in such a short time demonstrates your brilliance, so I earnestly invite you to attend the main Literary Gathering of the Qisi Poetry Society!"
"Main Literary Gathering?"
"Indeed! This main Literary Gathering is the most grand event of the Qisi Poetry Society, and it’s also one of the grandest events in the entire Domain, with talents from various Domains attending!" Yun Lingxuan spoke earnestly.
But strangely, she did not see any trace of excitement on Xue An’s face, instead, he appeared rather indifferent and then shook his head.
"No need!"
Yun Lingxuan was stunned, almost thinking she had heard wrong, "What?"
"I said I don’t need to go!"
"Why?" Yun Lingxuan asked in surprise.
"No reason, just no interest!" Xue An said blandly.
No interest?
What kind of ridiculous reason is that?
Yun Lingxuan couldn’t help but laugh in disbelief, thinking that Xue An hadn’t understood the importance of this gathering, she earnestly said.
"Mr. Xue, you may not fully comprehend the significance of this gathering, to distinguish oneself here is to truly become renowned!"
Yet Xue An remained unmoved, "Thanks, but I still have no interest! If Miss Yun’s invitation is only for this matter, then I’m leaving!"
With that, Xue An prepared to leave.
Yun Lingxuan had never been treated like this by anyone, especially a man.
Ever since she gained fame, which man she met wasn’t respectful to her.
Even Xu Gaotian, who was extremely arrogant before, took a risk due to his greed towards her.
Only Xue An’s attitude baffled Yun Lingxuan.
It was a gaze devoid of any desire, even slightly disdainful.
This caused a surge of inexplicable anger in Yun Lingxuan’s heart, and she couldn’t help but shout at Xue An’s retreating figure.
"Does Mr. Xue intend to let his astonishing talents be buried just like that?"
Xue An paused, then turned his head to offer Yun Lingxuan a slight smile.
"Sorry, I forgot to tell you, those poems of mine are all copied!"
Yun Lingxuan widened her eyes, "Copied?"
"Indeed!"
"Copied from which book?"
"T’ang Poetry Collection!"
"T’ang Poetry Collection?"
Yun Lingxuan murmured in a daze, then fell into a stupor.
Seeing this, Xue An couldn’t help but smile, then left with long strides.
Watching his graceful departure, Tuan’er pouted, full of grievance.
Why didn’t he even say goodbye before leaving!
Not mentioning the little maid with a belly full of bitterness, Tang Zheng walked over to Yun Lingxuan’s side and softly asked.
"How did it go?"
Yun Lingxuan came to her senses but didn’t answer Tang Zheng, instead asked: "Do you know the T’ang Poetry Collection?"
"T’ang Poetry Collection?" Tang Zheng furrowed his brows, "I haven’t written three hundred poems nor have I released a poetry collection, what’s the matter?"
Yun Lingxuan shook her head, "Nothing! He refused!"
"Refused?" Tang Zheng was quite surprised.
"Yes! I also don’t understand why he refused, and he even said his poems were copied, isn’t that clearly an act of self-disparagement?"
Tang Zheng was silent for a long time, eventually shook his head, "I can’t decipher it either, but this Mr. Xue truly is extraordinary, even the Literary Saint Tablet willingly protected him and even followed him away, this is truly unheard of!"
Yun Lingxuan turned to look at Tang Zheng, "Speaking of which, how do you plan to explain the matter of the Tablet to the society?"
Tang Zheng smiled bitterly, "How else can I explain? Naturally, speak the truth, I have already lost thirty percent of my Cultivation Level due to a thread of selfishness, if I continue to conceal it, I fear the remaining seventy percent of my Cultivation Level will not survive!"
Saying this, he sighed longingly.
"Today, meeting this Mr. Xue, truly knowing there are geniuses in the world, it’s laughable that I once considered myself a great scholar, I was truly arrogant, once I return, I will go to Confession Cliff to penalize and reflect on myself in seclusion!"
With that, he bowed to Yun Lingxuan.
"Miss Yun, farewell!"
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