Early the next morning!
Just as dawn broke, the morning light filtered through the leaves, gently caressing the earth.
As the sun gradually rose, its warm rays, like a thin veil, lightly covered the faces of the group.
Their previously closed eyes trembled slightly, finally opening slowly, their consciousness gradually awakening from slumber.
The three were actually located at the bottom of a valley, surrounded by lush trees and fresh air.
At this moment, a gentle breeze blew by, bringing a cool and refreshing scent.
The sunlight shone on both sides of the valley, creating a bright and warm scene.
This wondrous atmosphere brought a sense of peace and comfort, as if they were in a secluded fairyland.
The entire valley was full of life and vitality; birds sang merrily, and insects busily darted about.
The distant mountain peaks appeared particularly magnificent in the sunlight, shrouded in mist, like a beautiful painting.
The scene before her was breathtaking, as if time itself had stood still, inspiring awe.
Ye Lingling opened her eyes to the magnificent view, instantly captivated by its beauty.
"Wow...so beautiful!"
She exclaimed, her gaze sweeping around her.
Suddenly, she noticed Qian Renshang squatting on the ground, making soft noises, seemingly engrossed in something.
A surge of curiosity welled up within her, and she rushed over to investigate, only to be astonished to find Qian Renshang painting!
Yes, Qian Renshang was indeed painting!
He held a colored brush, focused and absorbed in his work on the white paper, as if immersed in his own world.
The painting was nearing completion, clearly depicting the beautiful scenery before him.
Qian Renshang lowered his head slightly, his expression earnest and focused.
Sunlight fell upon his profile, further highlighting his handsome features and deep eyes.
His golden hair shimmered, his emerald eyes sparkled like dazzling gems, and his pristine white robe made him appear exceptionally refined and otherworldly.
He exuded a pure and tranquil aura, drawing people closer to experience his beauty and peace.
"Wow! So handsome!"
Ye Lingling suddenly blushed for a moment.
Last night, in the dim light, she hadn't noticed Qian Renshang's appearance, but now, seeing him, it was simply breathtaking.
How could there be such a handsome young man in the world!
"Sister Ye… what are you doing?"
Dugu Yan walked over casually at this moment, her gaze quickly falling on Qian Renshang's profile, and she couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"Wow… who is this person?
How can he be so handsome.
"He seems like my type!"
"He… he's that Gu Siyue, how could you forget so quickly?"
Ye Lingling reminded her expressionlessly, and Dugu Yan froze.
"Ah...it's him! Is this guy really that good-looking? Ugh..."
Women are creatures of beauty, and they have a great tolerance for beautiful things.
Seeing how handsome Qian Renshang is, their previous dissatisfaction with him instantly vanished!
Qian Renshang finally finished his painting.
He looked up and was also taken aback by the two blushing beauties.
"What...are you looking at?"
"N-nothing, were you just painting?"
Ye Lingling changed the subject; she couldn't very well say she had been swooning.
"That's right, I was painting this rare scenery."
"Ah, why did you paint this...you've already seen it, isn't it enough to just appreciate any beautiful scenery once?"
Dugu Yan interjected.
"Because...there's someone who hasn't seen it yet, and I want to record these beautiful scenes for her to see."
Qian Renshang suddenly looked at his painting with satisfaction and tenderness, murmuring to himself.
He wanted to paint many paintings for Sister Nana to see.
Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan were stunned by what he was saying; they couldn't understand a word he said.
However, Qian Renshang's stunning good looks made them treat him much better, and they invited him to travel with them to Tiandou City!
Qian Renshang thought for a moment and agreed.
After all, they had a carriage; otherwise, walking would be too slow, and he'd be bored.
"Let me tell you... our Tiandou Royal Academy is incredibly prestigious.
If you can get in, you can practically walk around the Tiandou Empire with your head held high after graduation."
"Besides, Tiandou City has lots of delicious food... you can try it."
Ye Lingling became quite talkative, chatting with Qian Renshang, who politely answered her questions.
After two days together, Dugu Yan realized that this young man wasn't so bad after all; she was just being a bit arrogant.
Seeing how happily Qian Renshang and Ye Lingling were chatting, she swallowed her pride and apologized to him.
"I'm sorry... I shouldn't have been so rude before."
Dugu Yan stammered, her face flushed.
Qian Renshang shook his head and chuckled.
"It's alright."
Dugu Yan hadn't gone too far, and since she had apologized, Qian Renshang didn't hold it against her.
"Hehe... does that mean I can eat something delicious with you guys?
Brother Gu, your grilling skills are really amazing."
Dugu Yan said casually, her mouth practically watering.
She really couldn't afford 1000 gold soul coins!
"Of course!"
Qian Renshang found it somewhat amusing; this girl was truly a complete glutton.
He didn't like associating with people who were too calculating; genuine people like her were much better.
And so…Ye Lingling, Dugu Yan, and Qian Renshang traveled together, becoming friends.
They were now only three days away from Tiandou City.
They were about to pass through a small forest, where there were a few spirit beasts, but it wasn't dangerous.
Qian Renshang expertly started a campfire and roasted meat, while Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan happily ate.
Of course, it was just ordinary spirit beast meat, and the amount of golden pork was limited.
But even so, the two of them had increased their spirit power several levels in these two days, and their gaze towards Qian Renshang had changed.
They felt that Qian Renshang was shrouded in mystery; this young man was truly extraordinary.
*Sizzle! Sizzle!*
A gentle breeze hissed through the campfire as the three chatted and laughed.
Suddenly… the next moment, Qian Renshang's expression changed drastically.
He looked ahead with a serious expression!
A burly man in armor had appeared before them at some unknown time, a playful smile on his lips.
"Hehe… I've finally found you, kid!" the man chuckled, looking at Qian Renshang with obvious excitement.
(End of Chapter)
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