481 Sweethear (2/2)

It was Zhou Xiaoya!

”Wow, you've grown up, Bunny.” Wang Baole's eyes lit up. After all, it had been years since they met. Zhou Xiaoya, who had now grown up, looked even cuter and prettier than before. That made Wang Baole fall head over heels as he cleared his throat and teased her.

Listening to Wang Baole's teasing, Zhou Xiaoya shyly kicked her feet.

”Brother Baole, you're making fun of me again!”

Despite saying so, Zhou Xiaoya felt blissful. When she looked at Wang Baole, she was filled with happiness. In her simple life, Wang Baole was the first person of similar age and of the opposite sex that had entered her life. He was also the most capable person of the same age as her that she had ever seen. She had seen Wang Baole create a name for himself on the Lower Academy Island and rise through the ranks on the Upper Academy Island.

Even in seclusion, she would occasionally take breaks to keep up with what was happening outside.

Wang Baole's name had become well known through the various incidents that had happened throughout the years. Watching the person she had given her heart to making his way to glory, it made Zhou Xiaoya, who was already filled with love towards Wang Baole, admire him even more.

It could be said that Zhou Xiaoya was a pure and innocent person. She was vastly different than the boisterous Li Wan'er, and Zhao Yameng, who was an extraordinary fairy-like being. Zhou Xiaoya didn't have lofty ambitions and was like the girl-next-door. Now, looking at the person she admired but hadn't seen for a long time, her smile was pure, and her laughter similar to a bell—filled with genuine happiness that anyone could sense.

Wang Baole was extremely relaxed looking at Bunny. It was as if he had returned to childhood times, with him bringing Zhou Xiaoya around the Dao College, passing through the days, crossing the galaxies, witnessing the sunrise, and leaving their footsteps on the hills and valleys.

To Zhou Xiaoya, simply holding Wang Baole's hand was enough to make her heart palpitate and her face blush. She lowered her head, too shy to look at him. At the same time, happiness filled her entire being.

She loved listening to Wang Baole talk about his experiences on Mars and the moon. Sometimes, she would gasp in genuine surprise. She listened intently to every word Wang Baole said and was completely immersed in his stories.

Her pureness created ripples in Wang Baole's heart that reverberated, making time appear to slow. He didn't know how the future would play out, but right now, it was bliss spending time with Bunny.

As they immersed in each other's company during those few days, they met many other people they were familiar with, such as the Pavilion Head of the Dharmic Armament Pavilion, and the Foundation Establishment realm cultivator that Wang Baole disliked for finding trouble with him. When that Foundation Establishment realm cultivator saw Wang Baole, he was extremely uneasy, greeting him from a great distance.

Wang Baole had never cared about that ex-Pavilion Head, and would naturally not bother with him now. He merely smiled and nodded his head, as if to erase all the unhappiness between them. When he left, the Pavilion Head looked at Wang Baole and Zhou Xiaoya, a torrent of emotions in his heart as he bowed deeply towards Wang Baole while looking at his back.

Other than that, Wang Baole brought Zhou Xiaoya along as they visited Chen Yutong, who had just returned from a mission. He had chosen to stay in the sect back then and was now the Elder of the Dharmic Armament Pavilion. His cultivation level had reached the peak of mid-stage Foundation Establishment realm, being just a step away from advancing to late-stage Foundation Establishment realm. Upon seeing Wang Baole, he was excited.

The duo caught up in his cave abode, with Bunny brewing tea for the two brothers. She occasionally rested her chin on her hands, looking at Wang Baole with dewy eyes, her heart filled with happiness that could be seen through her eyes. It was as if her eyes had turned into crescents, making her look extremely adorable.

When the duo reminisced about what had brought them together, Xie Haiyang came to mind!

”Xie Haiyang of the Lower Academy Island… Until now, I still haven't figured out which high official he is close to in the Dao College, such that he could accomplish anything and everything in Ethereal Dao College…” Speaking of Xie Haiyang, even Chen Yutong laughed heartily.

”He is a businessman. Is he still in the Dao College?” The image of Xie Haiyang surfaced in Wang Baole's mind as he recalled the first transaction between them.

”He's no longer there. He graduated in the second year after you left for the moon. I only recognized his talent after becoming an Elder myself, and I had put in effort to locate him. However, he seemed to have vanished from the surface of Earth without a trace.”