Chapter 149: Dream Awakening

Ji Jiangci was right; his speed was absurdly fast, and Ye Xi'an felt the wind on her face like a blade, the wind blowing her eyes shut.

When it arrived, Ye Xi'an finally breathed a satisfying breath of air—phew, she had almost suffocated.

Ye Xi'an, still being held by Ji Jiangci, looked up and saw a waterfall that seemed endless, reminding her of the waterfall in the ancient Beast Realm she visited with Bao Jing, which was even larger.

The vegetation around the waterfall was far more lush and fantastical than elsewhere; not a single plant was recognizable to Ye Xi'an. If she didn't know this was an alien planet's scenery, she'd think she'd stepped into a game.

"Ji Jiangci, I want to go up and look."

"The top isn't as good as the bottom."

"But I just like the feeling of being up high."

Ji Jiangci was about to say something, but Ye Xi'an's kiss shut his mouth.

Ye Xi'an, cheeks flushed, pulled away from his lips and asked, "Can you take me there now?"

Ji Jiangci didn't move; after gazing deeply into Ye Xi'an's eyes, he mimicked her and returned the kiss, only stopping when Ye Xi'an was about to suffocate, then swiftly darted toward the top of the waterfall.

The temperature at the waterfall's summit dropped noticeably; Ye Xi'an rubbed her arms from the cold, and the next second green vines tangled densely around her.

"Still cold?"

"Much better."

She lowered her gaze, hiding her insecurity, trying to speak casually so Ji Jiangci wouldn't notice anything off: "Ji Jiangci, I want to go to the cliff edge and look."

But Ye Xi'an ultimately underestimated Ji Jiangci; he is such a meticulous person that he sensed something amiss the moment she said she wanted to go out for a walk.

Before, he could ignore her petty antics, but this time her overt intention left him silent.

Ji Jiangci's voice was cold: "Wife, are you trying to jump down?"

Ye Xi'an flinched, yet tried to appear composed: "What are you saying? Why would I jump down?"

"Because you're still angry that I used you to sell fruit at a high price; you must think I'm a selfish, untrustworthy male."

Ji Jiangci's emotions suddenly cracked; he now truly wanted to wrench his own muscles and pull out his bones, wondering what kind of idiot he had been to think of such a low blow.

He held Ye Xi'an, his head buried against her neck, his voice muffled and desperate.

"So you don't love me; you only love Bao Jing, who risked his life to save you back then! You don't want to be only with me, so you want to jump."

Ji Jiangci concluded that, on Zhu Shen Xing, females are so noble that choosing death rather than having only him as a husband isn't hard to understand.

"Impossible!" Ye Xi'an retorted, though she only asked to mask her true intent, but Ji Jiangci's reason was absurd!

Even if she really wanted to jump, it would be to be with him!

Ye Xi'an pushed Ji Jiangci away, poking his forehead with her index finger: "What are you thinking about every day?"

She muttered softly: "I used to think you were pretty smart."

Turns out you're a little idiot.

"Anyway, I'm going to the cliff edge to see the view, hurry up."

Since acting cute didn't work, Ye Xi'an decided to use a commanding gesture.

Ji Jiangci flared his nostrils, firmly refusing: "Impossible, I won't put you in such a dangerous place."

Ye Xi'an's eyes shifted: "How about this—tie the vines around me, then go with me; wouldn't that be safe?"

Ye Xi'an bit her lip, nervously awaiting Ji Jiangci's answer; he hesitated, thinking it might work.

"Fine, I'll tie you."

Then dozens of vines about two fingers thick wrapped tightly around each of Ye Xi'an's limbs, fearing any mishap.

Ye Xi'an followed Ji Jiangci to the cliff edge, craned her head outward, and the sight almost scared her little heart out.

This is way too high; falling would be death beyond death. Even a beastman's bones, however hard, couldn't withstand such height.

The only problem is Ji Jiangci's vines; if she jumps while holding him, how will he climb back up using the vines?

"How's it? Have you finished looking?"

"Not yet, keep looking."

Ye Xi'an grinned and thought for a while, but couldn't devise a foolproof plan.

"Fine! Let's try first, then talk!"

"What?" Ji Jiangci was confused by Ye Xi'an's headless remark; just as he was about to ask, she slammed into his chest.

He could have stopped Ye Xi'an—her slight frame couldn't move him—but he feared she'd get hurt and wanted to see what she'd do.

The result was Ye Xi'an, with him on her back, launching off the cliff edge.

The two, carried by the white waterfall, plunged down.

Ji Jiangci was below, Ye Xi'an above; their gazes met in midair.

Ji Jiangci's eyes filled with disbelief: "You want to kill me?" Just because he wouldn't let her return to see Bao Jing?

But Ye Xi'an was already terrified, screaming nonstop.

When she saw Ji Jiangci trying to extend vines to hook the cliff vegetation, she stopped screaming, quickly yanking his vines back; if this failed, it would be truly over!

Ji Jiangci stared blankly at Ye Xi'an, Ye Xi'an also stared at him, eyes full of pleading: "Ji Jiangci, don't move, come back with me."

Seeing Ye Xi'an like that, Ji Jiangci suddenly felt at ease; fine, dying together with her would be fine.

As Ji Jiangci's last attachment to this world vanished, the whole sky and cliff began to collapse, as if sucked by a black hole.

"Ah!" Ye Xi'an sat up abruptly.

The next second, she was embraced by a sobbing Yi Yang.

"Ah— my wife! Wife, you finally woke up; if you don't wake up, I don't want to live either!"

Ye Xi'an had never found Yi Yang's cries so pleasant; she rested her chin on his back, feeling utterly drained.

Her whole body ached, and her spirit was severely depleted.

She lifted her long lashes and also saw Bao Jing and Lin Zhi Jing with blood‑red eyes; though they weren't crying, the situation wasn't any better.

"By the way, Ji Jiangci!"

Ye Xi'an hurriedly pushed Yi Yang aside, went to look at Ji Jiangci, and discovered that Ji Jiangci had also woken up, but his cold brown hair had turned completely white, and even his originally smooth face now showed several obvious wrinkles.

【62> He sat somewhat listlessly on the ground, with one leg half-bent, his gaze somewhat dazed as he looked at the hair he had just pulled out in his palm.

They sit somewhat despondently on the ground, one leg half‑bent, their gaze a little dazed as they look at the hair they just plucked in the palm of their hand.

"Ji Jiangci, what's wrong with him?"