Chapter 309: I Really Don't Want to Hurt You

Inside the room.

Qin Jian and Xiao Wu stood before the bed; neither had any trace of lust, and a heavy sorrow permeated the depths of their eyes.

"Is this what love is?"

Xiao Wu suddenly threw herself onto Qin Jian, clutching his collar tightly, and wailed: "Why... why... is it so painful after falling in love..."

She kept pounding on Qin Jian's chest, blow after blow: "Why was I so stupid... why couldn't I just... why did I have to go and touch this damn love!"

With no one watching, she could finally release her sadness without restraint.

Qin Jian held her slender, petite body tightly, so tightly, as if he wanted to knead her into his own body.

"Xiao Wu... I..."

His heart ached intensely, a pain as tearing as the first time he broke up with Rongrong.

Because the thing he least wanted, least wanted, least wanted to do was hurt Xiao Wu!

She was his one hundred thousand years of companionship, she was his one hundred thousand years, she was the one he wanted to protect most!

Even knowing they would reconcile, he could hardly bear the necessary separation of this moment, because... he loved her so dearly!

"If I could... I really... really don't want to... even hurt you by a fraction..."

The congestion in his heart had nowhere to be released, and finally, slowly, slowly, a tear fell from the corner of his eye.

He thought he had long since grown accustomed to it, that he already had the ability to endure these things, but at this moment, he still couldn't do it.

He could not bear to watch Xiao Wu be sad, he could not bear to admit that he had to hurt her!

"I am so... so... so... in love with you..."

Qin Jian said, somewhat choked, by her ear: "If I could... if there were even a sliver of possibility... I truly would not want to hurt you... my Xiao Wu... my..."

This silly Rabbit, she had silently watered him for one hundred thousand years, she had silently accompanied him for one hundred thousand years.

Even though she could not speak, she could perceive his emotions, she would accompany him, comfort him, and soothe his moods.

If not for her, he could hardly imagine what those dark, sunless days would have been like.

The girl seemed to notice his lack of physical reaction; she suddenly cupped Qin Jian's face, her tear-filled eyes brimming with a pink hue, and met Qin Jian's gaze.

Her Charm had never worked on Qin Jian; as long as Qin Jian wanted to resist, he could break free in an instant.

But as he was now, he simply let go of his emotions, let go of his sadness and indulgence, and he did not resist in the slightest...

Why must it be so painful? Why must it be me?

Why me!

His violently fluctuating emotions were completely ignited by the Charm, and he did not control himself...

This time, it did not take too long before it stopped, and they held each other quietly, panting.

Afterwards, they cleaned up, got dressed, and walked out of the room one after the other.

By this time, Ning Fengzhi and his group, who had been eating in the hotel, had finished and were all waiting in the lobby.

Everyone was looking at them, but both of them were expressionless.

Oscar had a mind to tease them a little, but inexplicably felt a sense of oppression in his heart.

"Children, there is no banquet in the world that doesn't end; let us part ways here and meet again in five years," Flender said first.

Tang San and the others nodded one after another.

"Dean, Grandmaster, Aunt Erlong..."

Qin Jian stepped forward to stand before them and bowed slightly: "In these years at the academy, thanks to your teaching and care, Qin Jian will keep it in his heart."

"What are you saying? The academy didn't give you much; on the contrary, you brought the academy far, far too much glory," Flender said, rarely being so sincere.

Grandmaster patted him on the shoulder: "Qin Jian, you are a Million-Year Soul Beast in human form; your future is limitless. Moreover, you expanded my knowledge of Soul Beast cultivation and Sacrifice; for this, I must thank you."

Qin Jian shook his head.

"Child, I have no expectations to speak of..."

Liu Erlong came up and touched his head, saying: "The feelings between you and Rongrong, Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu are something we have watched all along. I only hope that in the future you can give them happiness and live happily together. As for worldly views and such, that doesn't matter; don't pay them any mind."

Qin Jian nodded and said: "I have been trying."

"Brother Jian, I will miss you!"

Oscar didn't wait for a response and came up for a bear hug.

Ma Hongjun was slightly more distant with him, but he also gave him a heavy punch: "Don't let me surpass you in five years."

"Don't talk about five years; even fifty years wouldn't be enough..." Flender said, pushing up his glasses.

"Teacher, how can you say that! Are you really my own teacher?" Pangzi shouted indignantly.

Everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Even Qin Jian and Xiao Wu, who had been in low spirits, had a flash of warm smiles in their eyes.

After graduation, such pure relationships, full of banter and unmixed with any interests, would never return...

People must always leave the ivory tower, leave the pure land of the past, and enter the reality where power, fame, and desire fight endlessly.

In the end, how many can keep their original intentions?

"I hope that when we meet again, our original intentions remain unchanged, and we still retain a heart of glass."

Qin Jian reached out his hand, Tang San smiled and placed his hand on top of his, followed by Oscar and Ma Hongjun.

Ning Rongrong thought for a moment and placed her hand under Qin Jian's, and Xiao Wu followed suit.

"Wow, we're all about to graduate, and you guys didn't plan on giving me any benefits!" Ma Hongjun, at the very top, said indignantly.

"How about I give you a sword?"

Qin Jian smiled slightly, but there was actually no smile in the depths of his eyes; he was just putting on a better front...

"Heh, hehe..."

Ma Hongjun laughed dryly and changed the subject: "It's a pity Zhuqing ran too fast and didn't wait for everyone to say goodbye together."

"We will meet again... Five years is not that long. Just be happy and do what you want to do; don't let a single moment of time go to waste."

"Everyone... happy graduation."

As soon as Qin Jian finished speaking, everyone said in unison: "Happy graduation!"

After that, everyone began to leave.

Qin Jian stood silently on the main road of Wuhun City, watching them walk further and further away, many memories flashing through his eyes.

These ten-plus years since taking human form have truly been brilliant and colorful.

There was the protection of a sect, the guidance of teachers, a childhood sweetheart first love, and an unforgettable heartbreak.

From the willful and capricious Ning Rongrong who gave her heart to him...

From the timid and insecure Shui Bing'er who became a confident mature woman...

From the lost and uneasy Zhuqing who realized her own heart...

From the fiery and domineering Huo Wu who loved what she loved...

From Xiao Wu, whose affection and love were indistinguishable, to her deep and unwavering devotion...

These girls brought him too many memories, and also brought him too much beauty.

What will happen in the future, and what everyone will become, no one knows.

The only thing he can do is to seal away these beautiful memories and strive to move forward without looking back.

He must become stronger, even stronger, not just for himself, but also for these girls.

Especially for Xiao Wu; he absolutely will not allow a tragedy like her Sacrifice to happen in the future because of his own lack of strength!

With him here, such a day will never come...

For this, no matter how bitter or difficult it is, he must keep going!

Xiao Wu, I will always be looking forward to it, looking forward to our reunion in five years; by then, you will be the most perfect...

Our story has only just begun, not ended.

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