When 'God' Decides To Start Over

Chapter 1069 407: How Can There Be a Perfect Solution? (Part 3)

Li Qingyi's temperament is quite distinct from theirs, possessing a serene acceptance of what is gained and lost, which is absent in others.

This is partly related to her background; she was born at the pinnacle, lacking nothing, yet cherishes everything without losing herself in the material world, never belittling worldly possessions—this alone makes Li Xiu fond of her.

One truly understands the value of things only after losing them. Li Qingyi has had experiences but no losses, yet she has developed her current personality, which is not just due to experience—her innate character is a significant factor.

Li Qingyi smiled as she poured a drink for Li Xiu, then filled her own glass, raising it and saying, "This drink, let it bear witness to my gratitude."

"Alright." Li Xiu knew Li Qingyi might have something to say, and without hesitation, he clinked glasses and drank it all.

Li Qingyi filled their glasses again and raised hers, saying, "This drink, I want to thank you."

"Thank me for what?" Li Xiu asked in surprise.

"Thank you for appearing in my life." Li Qingyi's smile was beautiful; her appearance had a certain boldness, but somehow seemed gentle as water.

Li Xiu gazed at Li Qingyi in a trance, eventually breaking into a smile and raising his glass: "Perhaps it would have been better had I not appeared."

Li Qingyi remained unfazed by Li Xiu's words, directly finishing her drink and pouring more.

Li Xiu had no choice but to drink his glass dry again, and Li Qingyi refilled his glass.

"This last one..." Li Qingyi paused this time, her expression complex as she gazed into Li Xiu's eyes, continuing: "Let this be our last drink together; after today, all debts between us are cleared, we go our separate ways."

Li Xiu watched Li Qingyi silently for a while, noticing her resolute expression. His lips moved, yet he didn't say anything, merely raised his glass to clink with hers, then drank it all.

Li Xiu understood that Li Qingyi had certainly learned something significant.

"Do try my cooking," Li Qingyi offered with a gentle smile, adding food to Li Xiu's plate, as if nothing had happened.

Li Xiu said nothing, both tacitly avoiding the earlier subject, chatting only of trivial matters.

Only after finishing the meal and a bowl of soup did Li Xiu rise to say, "I should be going, take care."

Li Qingyi did not stop him, silently tidying the dishes without watching him leave.

Not until Li Xiu walked out of the courtyard did Li Qingyi slump onto a chair as if deflated, letting dishes crash to the ground, shattering noisily.

Li Xiu heard the sound but did not turn back; even if he did, he wouldn't know what to say—no issue has a perfect solution, certainly not for Li Xiu right now.

"How does one satisfy all? Not failing the Buddha, nor failing love," Li Xiu sighed ruefully as he left.

After leaving Li Qingyi, Li Xiu headed for the Jade Gate; he sought Jiang Lanling at the Jade Royal Court to unravel the origins of the child.

Before the battle with the chairman, Li Xiu wished to complete necessary tasks.

Though he suspected the child might be from the Time Tunnel, he required Jiang Lanling's confirmation and answers to lingering doubts.

When Li Xiu arrived outside the Jade Royal Court, Jiang Lanling, donned in emerald attire like a queen, looked down from the city wall at Li Xiu.

"You dare to come?" Jiang Lanling's face was as cold as a snow queen's.

"I came here unwillingly but necessarily so," Li Xiu replied with a smile.

"Was it Li Boyang who sent you?" Jiang Lanling asked, frowning.

"No," Li Xiu shook his head slightly.

"If not him, who else would force you to see me?" Jiang Lanling wondered further.

"No one forced me, but there are matters I can't fathom, only you can answer them," Li Xiu said.

"Your perplexity is your problem; why should I clear it for you?" Jiang Lanling scoffed, "Since you're here, leave your life, no more pondering once dead, all mysteries vanish."

With that, Jiang Lanling released green light toward Li Xiu.

Li Xiu remained still, subtly raised his hand, swallowing all the jade light into his palm, playing with the green sphere in his fingers.

Seeing this, Jiang Lanling's expression changed: "How could you achieve a Divine Position in such a short time? Li Boyang truly favors you, giving you benefits even without caring for his own son; what's your connection with that scoundrel?"

"There's no connection, naturally against each other," Li Xiu toyed with the sphere, calmly said.

Jiang Lanling showed disdain: "Rivals? With you? Divine Position isn't enough; you're far from adequate."

"Why can't I be his rival? Or is it because he is the Demon Country Celestial Emperor?" Li Xiu casually asked.

"How do you know he is..." Jiang Lanling looked at Li Xiu in shock.

"Am I here for answers, or am I solving your queries?" Li Xiu smiled, "Empress, can you tell me about the child from the Jade Gate?"

"You're not deserving of that knowledge; before I lose my temper, leave as far as you can," Jiang Lanling coldly spat.

"What if I must know?" Li Xiu calmly looked at Jiang Lanling.

"Don't overestimate Divine Position; dare talk such, seems you truly disregard life," Jiang Lanling's eyes flared with anger, her Jade Divine Light rose, transforming into a god-like jade green shadow, illuminating the world.

Li Xiu remained unmoved, flicking his fingers, sending the green sphere into the shadow.

"Your choice to perish, I won't be blamed," Jiang Lanling shot furious eyes, with the divine-like jade shadow, raised an enormous hand to crush the sphere, seemingly ready to destroy the world with it.

But when the colossal hand touched the sphere, Jiang Lanling's expression turned dreadfully pale with fear.