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A small jet lay tilted on the green grass.
Li Xiaonan kicked it twice with his foot, his gaze inadvertently drifting towards Yun Xinghe, who was squatting on the ground smoking.
Hmm... this guy clearly looks like he's just showing off! Squatting there, as if he's some big shot! Better watch out or he'll get struck by lightning!
Clearing his throat, he said, "Senior Yun, is there something from your past that you can't let go of?"
Yun Xinghe glanced up at him and waved a hand, pulling out another cigarette from his pocket and offering it to him.
Li Xiaonan awkwardly smiled and replied, "I don’t smoke..."
"What kind of man doesn’t know how to smoke?" Yun Xinghe retorted, pulling Li Xiaonan down to sit beside him while shoving the cigarette into his hand.
With a sigh, Yun Xinghe squinted slightly and began, "Back in the day..."
Li Xiaonan pouted, internally complaining: Who wants to hear your stories...
Sigh... never mind, we’re both Earthlings; reminiscing about the past together isn’t so bad.
He mimicked the suave demeanor of the rich and handsome guys he saw on TV, pinching the cigarette lightly between two fingers of his left hand. With a flick of his right hand, a small flame ignited at his fingertip—Nine Yang True Fire—and lit the cigarette.
His eyes narrowed slightly as he pressed his thin lips against the mouthpiece and took a deep drag. A sweet flavor filled his lungs—soft and pleasant—as he slowly exhaled a cloud of smoke.
His thoughts began to drift away...
Thinking back to when he used to steal cigarettes from the old man; they were so spicy and harsh. It would be a lie to say he didn’t want to go back, but... there was just too much here that he couldn’t let go of.
Meanwhile, Yun Xinghe was completely immersed in his own memories.
"I loved her so much, and I thought she loved me too. When she told me she was pregnant, I was over the moon! I immediately bought a three-carat diamond ring to propose to her..."
Li Xiaonan shook his head, smoking a cigarette while listening to Yun Xinghe's story.
"Who would have thought that the child in her womb wasn't mine? She had gotten involved with some scumbag! Damn it, it's infuriating... My revenge hadn't even started when I ended up crushed under their wheels..."
Yun Xinghe wiped away a tear from the corner of his eye, unsure if it was from sorrow or hatred. He continued, "So no matter what, I have to go back!"
Li Xiaonan exhaled the last smoke ring and glanced at Yun Xinghe with some sympathy.
This isn't how stories are supposed to be written; there aren't that many scumbags making comebacks in this world.
Noticing the meaning behind his gaze, Yun Xinghe asked, "What? You don't believe me?"
"Of course not! Haha, I'm not like you. I grew up in a remote mountain village. Although life was tough, I never experienced such heart-wrenching events," Li Xiaonan explained as he turned back.
Yun Xinghe lit another cigarette and said, "I've studied Earth pretty thoroughly over the past few years. Unfortunately, I'm still lacking that final piece; my understanding of space isn't enough."
Li Xiaonan scratched his head and asked, "Big brother, when I crossed over, it was 2013. When did you arrive?"
"I died in an accident in the winter of 2008. Just call me big brother; stop with the 'senior' nonsense. It's not every day you meet someone from your own time here," Yun Xinghe said happily as he patted Li Xiaonan on the shoulder.
But Li Xiaonan began to calculate a confusing equation in his mind.
2008 and 2013 only have a five-year difference, yet Yun Xinghe arrived in the cultivation world nearly a thousand years earlier than me. It seems time and space are indeed independent.
If that's the case, if Yun Xinghe found the time coordinates for Earth in 2008, going back wouldn't be just a fantasy. The same goes for me; as long as I know the time point for 2013, I could return too.
Seeing that Li Xiaonan remained silent, Yun Xinghe assumed he was lost in sorrow and comforted him, "Xiao Nan, don't be sad. From today on, you Li Xiaonan are my Yun Xinghe's brother! From now on, if I have meat to eat, you'll definitely get soup!"
Li Xiaonan smiled and looked up, saying, "Thank you, big brother! I've thought it over, and I want to stay here. Once my wife and children ascend, I'll definitely introduce them to you!"
"Haha! Good lad, you're quick on your feet, already thinking about a wife and kids. Do as you wish; I won't force you. Come on, let me take you back to Cloud Sky Pavilion," Yun Xinghe said as he pulled Li Xiaonan along and teleported away.
As they traveled, Li Xiaonan gained a new understanding of Yun Xinghe.
It seemed that every person who crossed over had particularly good fortune; Li Xiaonan was one such case, and Yun Xinghe was no exception.
Back in the days of cultivation, he was a genius among countless others, successfully ascending in less than a hundred years.
He was easygoing and made friends widely, gradually building his own influence. His first little brother was none other than the ancestor of the Mei Family—Mei Chunhui—after which he no longer had to worry about alchemy.
Over the course of a thousand years, nine members of the Mei Family successfully ascended and all joined Yun Xinghe's ranks.
As he refined more and more elixirs, he found that his own people couldn't consume them all. Thus, Yun Xinghe decided to go into business.
Unlike Li Xiaonan, who came from humble beginnings, Yun Xinghe was born into a good family; his father was also a businessman. Growing up surrounded by this environment allowed him to monopolize elixirs in the celestial realm right from the start, ensuring he never lacked for Celestial Stones.
Three hundred years ago, he accidentally entered the Celestial Buddha War Ruins, where he not only acquired numerous Celestial Artifacts but also gained great opportunities and learned about Spatial Power.
After three hundred years of research, he finally sensed the existence of Earth.
Listening to Yun Xinghe's past left Li Xiaonan speechless. When it was his turn to recount his experiences, Yun Xinghe was equally astonished. They exchanged glances and burst into hearty laughter, both feeling as if they had met too late in life.
"Xiao Nan, we've arrived!"
With Yun Xinghe's reminder, Li Xiaonan could finally take a moment to enjoy the scenery.
All along the way, Yun Xinghe had been teleporting non-stop, leaving Li Xiaonan feeling dizzy from the constant movement.
However, it was clear that he was not even close to the strength of Yun Xinghe.
He rubbed his eyes and saw a few white cranes gliding gracefully through the ethereal mist, their movements elegant yet seemingly indifferent.
Through the thin veil of clouds, he could vaguely make out the buildings below.
Unlike Azure Wankstar's castle, this place was filled with ancient structures adorned with green tiles and blue bricks.
Not far away stood a quaint little pavilion, its blue and white colors exuding an air of simplicity and elegance. Above it hung a plaque, inscribed with characters whose author remained unknown—Cloud Sky Pavilion.
Yun Xinghe pulled Li Xiaonan downward, and the latter finally got a clear view of these buildings.
The tiled houses floated in a scattered manner atop the clouds!
Indeed! They were not on the ground but on the clouds, drifting leisurely in the air as the gentle breeze caressed them.
Li Xiaonan couldn't help but exclaim, "What a magnificent Cloud Sky Pavilion! Big Brother is amazing!"
"Hehe, it's just a small trick. If you like it, little brother, this will be your home in the celestial realm from now on."
"Yes! Thank you, Big Brother!" Li Xiaonan nodded excitedly.
The word "home" carried significant weight for two individuals who did not belong to this time and space.
"Master, you're back!" Two young boys dressed in green, identical in appearance, flew over on cranes. One held a tray with a pot of tea, while the other carried an incense burner on his tray.
"Hey? Who is this handsome brother?" one boy asked curiously.
The other immediately interjected, "Who said he's a brother? With looks like that, she must be a sister! Right?" He winked at Li Xiaonan as he spoke.
Li Xiaonan, with a black line on his forehead, said, "Heh heh... I'm a guy..."
"Haha, you lost! Your mung bean cake is mine now!"
"Tch! Who said I was betting with you? Even if I did, I didn't use the mung bean cake as a stake!"
Yun Xinghe shook his head helplessly and said, "These two brats have been spoiled by those old men. However, the pills they refine are indeed top-notch."
He glanced at the two boys and said, "Alright, stop arguing. Central, you two go call the elders to the hall. I have something to say."
"Okay! Got it!" The two giggled and flew away like cranes.
Li Xiaonan couldn't help but twitch his mouth and gave a thumbs up, saying, "Big brother, you're amazing! You even came up with the name 'Central'! Impressive!"
"Isn't it just that life has been too boring? Alright, enough chatter. Let's go!"
Li Xiaonan felt a blur before he realized he was in a grand hall.
"Greetings, Master." Li Xiaonan glanced at the people in the room and naturally spotted Mei Qingdan. It seemed these were the ancestors of the Mei Family.
"Please take a seat!" Yun Xinghe gestured with his right hand and sat down in the main seat.
The others took their seats as well, but Li Xiaonan stood there dumbfounded in the middle of the hall.
Mei Qingdan cleared his throat and said, "Xiao Nan, why aren't you greeting your elders?"
"Oh!" Li Xiaonan responded and walked towards Plum Blossom Sea, as he only recognized this one person.
However, Yun Xinghe suddenly said, "Xiao Nan, what are you standing there for? Come sit!" He patted another redwood chair next to the tea table, which was second only to the main seat. Plum Blossom Sea was taken aback and quickly stood up, giving Li Xiaonan a look that urged him to sit down.
Li Xiaonan nodded, accepting the attention of the crowd as he moved to stand beside Yun Xinghe.
"I called everyone here today to inform you that during my absence, all matters regarding Cloud Sky Pavilion will be handled by my brother, Li Xiaonan," Yun Xinghe stated firmly, causing everyone to pause in surprise.
A handsome young man sitting closest to Li Xiaonan suddenly jumped from his seat and cupped his fists in salute, saying, "Yes! Mei Chunhui reporting for Vice Master..."
Li Xiaonan smiled foolishly, feeling quite pleased inside.
Unexpectedly, overnight, he had risen from being a poor nobody to a high-status figure!
His worth was skyrocketing!
However...
Li Xiaonan couldn't help but squint his eyes. Although he was grateful to Yun Xinghe and felt a strong camaraderie with him, he couldn't shake off an uncomfortable feeling deep down.
After all, opportunities like this were rare.
Yun Xinghe waved his hand and said, "Chunhui, take Xiao Nan to familiarize him with our alchemy industry. I need to go into seclusion now."
"Big Brother, wait a moment. I have something I want to discuss with you privately. Do you have time?"
Yun Xinghe nodded and replied, "Then come with me to the Meditation Room. The rest of you can disperse and get back to your tasks."
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