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[But what you don't know is that Su Chang's evasive gaze was actually a sign that she was beginning to fall in love with you.]

She feels happy just looking at you; she remembers everything you've said and never forgets it.

The following morning, after you sobered up, you began to check on Su Chang's progress in her cultivation.

What puzzles you is that, without your guidance during these years you were gone, Su Chang's progress in cultivation has become quite slow.

[You asked your mother, Suyi, and she said that Suchang had been taught by her all these years and had never been lazy in her spiritual practice.]

As for the reason for the stagnation in cultivation, perhaps it is because...

Su Chang had always practiced martial arts and swordsmanship in the mountain villa since childhood, never having seen the world. Her sword had never been stained with blood, and she had never acquired the awareness to fight or kill.

Therefore, Su Chang's cultivation has stagnated.

Su Yi and Li Shen have already discussed it; in two years, Su Chang will be sent to Luofu for training as a Cloud Cavalry soldier.

[As for why she wasn't allowed to join the army on the Yaoqing Immortal Ship, it was because they feared Su Chang would receive "special treatment" from the Yaoqing Cloud Cavalry, hindering her smooth development.]

[You're not entirely comfortable letting Su Chang go to Luofu for training; it's too far from home, and Su Chang is too naive.]

[The world is full of allure; what if she gets tricked by some bad man with sweet words and loses her heart?]

If anyone dares to deceive Su Chang's heart in Luofu, you will surely tear them apart and skin them alive...

"I suspect you added that sentence on purpose..."

Having considered this, you decide:

[Option 1: Father, Mother, you see, I am unmarried and Su Chang is unmarried. There's no better time than today. Let Su Chang and I get married today, shall we?]

[Option Two: Mother's decision is not without reason; sending Su Chang to Luofu for training might be a good choice.]

[Option 3: Mother, how about I take Su Chang out to gain experience for three years?]

Su Jinyan thought for a moment and chose option three.

[You were still worried about letting Su Chang go out to gain experience, so you asked Su Yi if you could take Su Chang out to gain experience.]

[Su Yi is insightful and perceptive; she saw through your hidden agenda at a glance.]

[But Su Yi didn't refuse your request. After all, you and Su Chang aren't related by blood, and you're her adopted son. Wouldn't it be better to strengthen family ties?]

On the night before his departure, Li Shen went to Su Chang's room, told her about the matter, and secretly slipped her a ring.

In his youth, Li Shen was handsome, dashing, generous, and had a wide circle of friends; he was also a renowned figure in the martial arts world.

But ever since he met Su Yi, he has curbed his philandering ways and retired from the martial world.

"This ring was handcrafted by my great-grandfather and used when he proposed to my great-grandmother. It was passed down through generations until it came into my possession."

"Now, this ring has been passed from your mother to you."

"If you believe someone is worthy of your lifelong commitment, give them this ring and place it on their finger yourself."

[Upon realizing the deeper meaning behind Li Shen's words, Su Chang was overcome with shyness and joy, so excited that she couldn't sleep a wink all night.]

The next morning, Su Jinyan couldn't help but laugh when he saw Su Chang's panda eyes.

Su Chang stamped her foot in protest and said coquettishly, "Is there something you're unhappy with about me?"

Su Jinyan asked, "Little Su Chang, why don't you call me 'Brother Jinyan' anymore?"

"You used to call me so sweetly and happily. It's been so long since I've heard you call me that, and it makes me so sad."

Su Chang blinked her beautiful eyes and grabbed his hand: "Brother Jin Yan..."

"If you want to hear it, I'll sing it for you every day from now on, okay?"

You have tailored a cultivation method specifically for Su Chang.

[Since Su Chang's lightness skill is weak, you took her to admire the plum blossoms in the snow, taught her the Flying Swallow Skill, and had her and Sang Bo practice walking on snow without leaving a trace in the fierce blizzard.]

[Su Chang's cultural literacy was relatively poor, so you took her to visit teahouses and restaurants, and together with Ting Yun, taught her music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Although she was still lacking, it was much better than before.]

[Su Chang's swordsmanship is relatively weak, so you took her to challenge the genius young man Yan Qing. Although they suffered repeated defeats, it only fueled Su Chang's fighting spirit.]

Because you told her: "A sword may break, but a will cannot be taken away."

You gifted the Xuanyuan Sword to Su Chang, instructing her to carry it with her at all times so she could experience its power.

Su Chang wanted to decline, but you had already refined your inner strength to the point of being invisible. To you, the sword was merely an external object; grass, wood, stone, and bamboo could all serve as swords.

Su Chang was captivated by your heroic figure as you wielded your sword, and secretly clutched the ring, thinking of placing it on your hand herself when the time was right.

You took Su Chang on a scenic excursion, enjoying the moon together, watching the hazy moonlight reflected on the shimmering lake.

You can't help but think of Miss Tingyun; she was always so gentle, just as the moonlight was gentle.

Upon hearing this, Su Chang put away the ring she had intended to give you, and said indignantly that she would definitely be even gentler and prettier than Miss Ting Yun in the future.

Under the hazy, beautiful moonlight.

Su Jinyan cupped Su Chang's face in his hands and gently kissed her forehead.

"Then, when Su Chang grows up, let's have another competition with Miss Ting Yun, shall we?"

Su Chang's beautiful eyes were filled with seriousness: "Okay, Su Chang will definitely be gentler and prettier than Ting Yun."

Su Jinyan: "Then Su Chang will marry me, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Su Chang extended her delicate white little finger, wanting to make a pinky promise with Su Jinyan: "Brother Jinyan, pinky promise."

"Whoever lies will—will—"

Su Jinyan asked with a smile, "So what?"

Su Chang's face suddenly turned serious: "It's nothing."

Su Chang originally wanted to say that whoever was lying would be in big trouble.

But then Su Chang thought again and became worried. What if he was lying all along?

You can't make a pinky promise. If you say something wrong and it comes true, wouldn't that hurt him?

Su Chang threw herself into Su Jinyan's arms: "Then give me a kiss! How about it?"

Su Jinyan pinched Su Chang's little nose and asked, "Silly girl, isn't this punishment too lenient?"

"Are there any heavier ones?"

Su Chang slapped the door open in dissatisfaction: "Then kiss me twice!"

Su Jinyan gently stroked Su Chang's ponytail: "I would never lie to you."

"There are only three people in this world who will never lie to Su Chang."

"Father, Mother, and me."

The moonlight that night was like flowing water, bright and gentle, just like Su Chang's innocent and beautiful eyes, its brilliance will never fade.

[In October of Star Calendar 8098, the Yaoqing Immortal Ship launched an expedition against the evil creatures of Sajin Xiadu, but its initial attempt was unsuccessful.]

[They then sought help from the Interstellar Peace Company, but due to signal interference delays, they received no response for a long time.]

[The Yaoqing Immortal Ship urgently summoned the Cloud Cavalry to once again launch an expedition against the evil forces in Jinxia Capital. Li Shen and Qin Suying responded to Yaoqing's call, leading three thousand elite Cloud Cavalry to join the campaign against the evil forces in Jinxia Capital.]

[You were worried about your parents, so you left a letter with Su Chang and departed without saying goodbye, leading the elite Yunqi cavalry to fight against the evil creatures.]

Before leaving, in order to encourage Su Chang's cultivation, you deliberately concealed your departure for war and instructed your other friends to take good care of her.

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[This expedition may be long, and it's unknown when we'll return.]

[If you weren't by Su Chang's side, she would inevitably become lax in her cultivation.]

You thought long and hard, writing letter after letter and handing them to your friends, asking them to cover for you.

If you return soon, this letter will be void.

Three years later, on the Azure Immortal Ship, winter has arrived.

The Azure Celestial Ship's initial campaign against the treacherous forces of Sajin Xiadu was unsuccessful. A subsequent urgent expedition resulted in a resounding victory.

Your adoptive parents escaped unharmed, achieved great merit, and returned in triumph.

The winter snow in Yaoqing has fallen year after year. In the past, every time it snowed, Su Jinyan would bring Su Chang here to walk in the snow and look for plum blossoms.

He liked to tell her stories and jokes to make her happy, and he would stay with her while gazing at the endless snowfield.

Five years have passed, and Su Chang's longing has grown stronger, making it impossible for her to suppress her emotions any longer.

For Su Chang, these five years felt exceptionally long.

She did try to find Su Jinyan, but each time she went through great lengths, all she received were letters urging her to practice martial arts.

[Su Chang, how's your Flying Swallow Technique training going? It's freezing cold here, perfect for practicing the Snow-Treading Without Leaving a Trace.]

[I've prepared your favorite taro cakes. Enjoy them after you finish practicing.]

[I'm going boating on the river with an old friend; there's no need to look for me.]

Su Chang opened the letter Su Jinyan had left for her, and tears streamed down her face.