Chapter 567: The Junzhu Demon Lord's Daily Life of Giving Up Chapter 660 Farewell

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

After some investigation, the Anqi brought back some important clues. It turned out that on the day I left Chunding City, you also chose to leave. Regarding such an action of yours, I speculate there may be two reasons.

First, perhaps you were worried that the war would affect you, so you decisively decided to return to Dongying Guo to ensure your own safety.

Second, considering that your identity may have some connection with the countries currently at war, you may have left for the purpose of helping or delivering important news.

Taking all factors into account, I personally lean more toward the second possibility. After all, with your skills and temperament, you really do not seem like an ordinary woman. I firmly believe that you must have an extraordinary background and identity.

To further confirm my guess, I instructed the Anqi to investigate the noble daughter of Dachang Kingdom. As expected, they discovered that the junzhu of Dachang Kingdom is named Yan Qianqian.

This name made me feel doubtful, because I feel that with your appearance and temperament, you absolutely would not be an unknown person. On the contrary, you are more like a daughter of an official family, and moreover the kind of existence with a prominent identity that attracts much attention.

Not only that, your high martial arts skills make me even more curious about your identity. I feel that an ordinary merchant should not possess such profound martial arts.

I heard that the young junzhu of Dachang Kingdom has practiced martial arts with An Wang since childhood, which is roughly what I guessed, so I decisively set out on the journey to Dachang Imperial Capital.

And I have stayed here for more than five days, lodging at an inn. However, the little silver I have left is about to run out.

Upon first arriving at Dachang Imperial Capital, I first went near An Wang Fu to investigate the situation. But the Wangfu was actually filled with many Anqi, with tight defenses.

Plus, my injuries have not yet healed, so I absolutely dare not act rashly, lest I startle the snake. Thus, I had to patiently wait for an opportunity for you to go out alone.

Heaven rewards the sincere; until today, the Anqi finally brought news, informing me that you had gone out.

However, by the time I received this news, you had already strolled through the market. I was anxious as fire, and hurriedly rushed like the wind to a hidden place, quietly observing your every move.

At first, due to the distance, and the crowds around you, plus the pedestrians on Dajie were as dense as woven fabric, it was really difficult to identify you clearly.

So I could only silently continue waiting for the opportunity. Finally, when you squatted by the roadside gnawing on roasted sweet potatoes, I found an excellent opportunity.

Because at that time you were completely focused on gnawing roasted sweet potatoes, unaware of everything around you. And at this moment, the people coming and going all cast their gazes toward you, so I took the opportunity to blend into the crowd, thus able to examine you closely.

Just then, I finally got to see your face clearly, and the doubts in my heart instantly vanished like smoke and clouds—without a doubt, you are the person I have been painstakingly searching for.

Originally I thought to wait until you were on your way home to stop you, after all that would seem more natural. But who could have thought you would actually turn back? No choice, I had to come out early to meet you.

Hearing this, Qianqian's doubts in her heart gradually dissipated, and she probably had already sorted out the ins and outs of the matter. Just then, Ouyang Chengren slowly opened his mouth and said: "I came this time, actually just wanting to see you. Regarding my feelings for you, I think you should be well aware, right?"

When he said these words, his gaze fell straight on Qianqian, as if wanting to see through her eyes to the thoughts deep in her heart. Qianqian slightly raised her head, and just happened to meet his gaze. In an instant, she seemed to be absorbed by a powerful force, unable to move, only able to stare blankly at his deep eyes.

Actually, Qianqian had always been very clear about Ouyang Chengren's feelings for her. It was just that when she first approached him, she had a purpose, and now Xishang Kingdom no longer existed, and she no longer needed to continue deceiving him. However, facing his so sincere and fervent gaze, Qianqian suddenly felt a flurry of panic, she just wanted to immediately escape this scene that made her at a loss.

Ouyang Chengren seemed to also notice Qianqian's unease. He took a deep breath, as if he had made a great determination, and blurted out the remaining words: "I know that when you first approached me, you had a purpose. I have never blamed you for this. But now, Xishang Kingdom is gone, and I have also lost all my value, even to the point of being penniless. I understand that the current me absolutely does not deserve you, so... I have decided to give up on you."

Hearing this, Qianqian only felt as if a string in her heart suddenly snapped, making a crisp "click" sound. Her mind went blank instantly, and before she had time to think about what this actually meant, Ouyang Chengren's voice continued to come.

"I came today just to tell you that I am still alive." Ouyang Chengren's tone was very calm, but Qianqian could feel the deep meaning and emotions hidden behind his words.

Next, Ouyang Chengren slowly stood up. His movements were elegant and composed, as if every subtle movement had been carefully considered.

Seeing this, Qianqian also involuntarily stood up. Her gaze fell straight on Ouyang Chengren, as if she wanted to engrave every detail of him in her heart.

Ouyang Chengren slowly took a step forward. His steps were light and firm, each step as if stepping on Qianqian's heart. When he walked in front of Qianqian, he without hesitation stretched out his arms and tightly embraced Qianqian in his arms.

Qianqian's body suddenly stiffened. She had never expected Ouyang Chengren would suddenly hug her. Her first reaction was to push him away. However, just as she was about to exert force, Ouyang Chengren's gentle voice sounded by her ear: "Won't you refuse? I just want to hug you."

This sentence was like a lightning bolt splitting the night sky, instantly shattering Qianqian's resistance. Although her body was still stiff, she no longer tried to break free from Ouyang Chengren's embrace.

Ouyang Chengren gently rested his chin on Qianqian's head. He closed his eyes, feeling Qianqian's hair brushing against his cheek, and at the same time smelling that faint hair fragrance.

This fragrance stirred in his heart an indescribable emotion—longing, attachment, and a trace of faint bitterness.

Qianqian's heart was also filled with bitterness. Her hands and feet were somewhat stiff, but she still slowly raised her hand and embraced Ouyang Chengren in return.

In that instant, Ouyang Chengren felt as if he possessed the whole world. He hoped time could stay forever at this moment, allowing him to hold Qianqian like this without letting go.

However, he also clearly knew this was the last, final farewell. The distance between him and Qianqian was no longer just physical, but also one of identity.

Although his feelings for Qianqian remained as before, he also understood that the current him, after all, did not deserve her.