118 Choices (2/2)

”Can't you fucking see? Yeah he's left.”

”Oh my god, why did senior Lin attack him?”

”Don't you know? Senior Lin hates it when people are better than him. While he does have the talent today he was unlucky to pick with a monster. I mean didn't senior Lin think about what it meant when it said Rei had a soul force of a rank 97 titled douluo?”

”Yeah, it's not normal to have such a large difference.”

”Hais, a monster has appeared among monsters. While we maybe stronger than the rest of the world because of our training regime. It makes it harder for any of us to become titled douluos. But even with our advantage this Rei and Bai Wu who came out of nowhere are the true monsters.”

”Indeed, let's hope senior Lin learns from this.”

The disciples started to chat among themselves as Tang Ming only looked at the distant figures of Rei and Bai Wu.

'Grandfather was right, his true rank can't be used to determine everything. If anything, it's the reverse his spirit rank is only an addition while his main power comes from soul energy, otherwise why else would he have the rank of a titled douluo in soul yet only spirit ancestor in true rank.' Tang Ming thought as he shook his head and left the arena.

Soon Rei and Bai Wu found the clear sky douluo again and he showed them to the room.

”This'll be where you are staying for now. I hope that even thing is up to standards.” The clear sky douluo said with respect.

”Yes it is.” Rei said simply as he didn't mind what room. Of course a good room would be a plus.

”Then I hope you and miss Wu have a nice nights rest.” The clear sky douluo said as he left the area.

Sitting down on a chair near the window, Rei crossed his legs as he titled his head onto his arm.

”Hey Lei, I've noticed that you always like to look up at the sky. Why's that?” Bai Wu asked.

”Hmm, I suppose it's because I know there is a huge universe outside of here. Higher planes, 7 sins, some with no power's at all and some fill with planet destroying powers.” Rei said.

”Have you been to them?” Bai Wu asked clearly curious about it.

”Yes but I'll tell you about that in the future. You should go materialise your fourth ring. Your foundations are good so it's time to go to the next rank.” Rei said as Bai Wu nodded and sat in a lotus position.

Rei send down barrier points as it made sure that no one can spy on them.

Rei started to age his own ring while he looked out of the window.

'Hais, do I really want to go to the higher realms?....to find Eve....I feel content with Bai Wu yet.....I want to find out about eve....one or the other....Can I be selfish and ask for both? I love Bai Wu but I know I can't stay in this world forever....I want to take Bai Wu but I don't know how to....I want to find out who eve is but what if it causes me to lose Bai Wu....' Rei thought sadly as he looked at the sky. He was torn between his love and his desire to find out who Eve was. He didn't want to lose Bai Wu but a part of him wanted him to find Eve.

'Who are you Eve....were you that important to make me hesitate between you and Bai Wu who I love....were you family? Lover? Or even just a friend? Why were you important to me? Did I love you? Is that why my love for Bai Wu is conflicted?.....' Rei continued to ponder sadly as he didn't even realise that Bai Wu stopped cultivating and looked over to him.

Bai Wu felt her heart ache seeing his sad expression as she had always saw Rei being happy or displeased. Never sad.

'What's Lei thinking about that's making him sad...' Bai Wu thought as she eventually walked over and sat beside him.

”Bai Wu, is there anything wrong?” Rei asked as he changed his expression to a smile.

”Lei, why are you sad?” Bai Wu asked as she leaned on his shoulder.

”I'm not sad.” Rei said as he patted her head gently.

”Do you not trust me enough to tell me?” Bai Wu asked feeling slightly hurt inside.

Rei's heart ached as he could tell that she felt hurt from what he said.

”Hais.... Bai Wu. Do you remember when I told you about the woman named Eve?” Rei asked deciding to tell her since he loved her. She deserved to know the truth.

”Yeah, you said she was important but you didn't know why.” Bai Wu said looking up at Rei.

”Yes, but apart of me feels like I love her like I do with you. And in order to find you about her I'll have to leave this world. But I don't want to leave you behind...I...I don't know what to choose...” Rei said with a sigh.

Bai Wu felt warm inside when she heard that he loved her but also felt sadness because he was torn between her and Eve. Bai Wu could tell that this was slowly killing him on the inside and Bai Wu didn't want that.

”I don't care what you choose, but just know I'll always love you. You can look for Eve, but please...just keep me somewhere in your heart.” Bai Wu said as she was willing to let go of Rei as long as he was happy, even if it did hurt her in return.

”Bai Wu.....” Rei said sadly as he saw her like this.

”If I left one I truly loved I wont be me anymore.” Rei said as he hugged her. Bai Wu teared up as she realised that's who Rei is. He can do anything but harm the people he loved.

”But what about Eve?” Bai Wu asked with tears threatening to fall.

”I'll deal with it when the time come, right now I know I love you.” Rei said with a shake of his head.

Rei and Bai Wu only sat by the window as they both looked out, they didn't feel like cultivating as they only wanted to sit in peace for a little. Hours passed as Bai Wu fell asleep in Rei's arms.

Rei looked down and saw some tear's still present. Wiping them off, Rei kissed Bai Wu on the lips as he leaned back and closed his eyes.

'I love Bai Wu and I know that. Eve, I don't mind if you hate me, forgive me or even want to kill me...But right here and right now, Bai Wu is my everything.....'