"Girlfriend? I'm not interested," Qin Yexuan said slowly, raising his head.
Song Qingya propped her chin on her hands. "Then you've never experienced love?"
"I once knew a very beautiful and lovely girl. She was also a big star," Qin Yexuan said, referring to Shen Bingmei, who had disappeared long ago.
Song Qingya listened, a little dazed. "Who? Since she's a big star, I'm sure I'd recognize her if you said her name."
Qin Yexuan ignored her question and continued, "We spent a wonderful period of time together, but I never loved her from beginning to end."
Song Qingya's eyes blinked. "She must have loved you very much, right?"
"No, I think she was just admiring a strong person. As for me, I was just lonely for too long."
Qin Yexuan's tone suddenly turned cold. "So, I'm not capable of talking about feelings. If it's true affection, there's only one girl."
This time, he was referring to Su Qing, who had died a very, very long time ago.
Song Qingya sighed. "What exactly are you trying to say?"
Qin Yexuan smiled faintly. "Just chatting. I've lived through too many years; sometimes I've become numb. Everyone in this world will die sooner or later, but I won't."
Song Qingya was stunned and began to suspect that this young man was talking nonsense.
Qin Yexuan rarely opened up like this, so he spoke a little more than usual. He already felt it was excessive.
Ahead was the hotel booked by the Fourth Madam, the most famous "Ming Yue Xuan" in Chaoge currently.
This hotel had been open for less than two months and specialized in receiving distinguished guests from wealthy families. It operated by reservation only. The owner was from Goryeo, and it boasted the most upscale environment in Chaoge. It was now the hottest spot, and one reportedly had to book at least ten days in advance to dine here.
As Qin Yexuan got out of the car, the restaurant had already sent someone to greet them.
However, the manager apologized profusely. "Our boss said that he doesn't want any special privileges in his restaurant, so it's impossible to book the entire place."
The Fourth Madam frowned. "That's what's bad about these Goryeo bumpkins, so proud and petty. Isn't the money I'm offering enough?"
The manager lowered his voice. "Our boss is the son of a major Goryeo conglomerate. To be honest, he didn't open this restaurant purely for profit."
The Fourth Madam thought for a moment. "Then find me the quietest and most spacious place."
The manager repeatedly agreed.
The Fourth Madam then dismissed all her subordinates, entering with only her daughter.
Qin Yexuan followed behind. Before they were even seated after entering the restaurant, the manager rushed over. "Um, um..."
The Fourth Madam was displeased. "What is it now?"
The manager secretly looked at Qin Yexuan. "Our boss finds it strange. He asked me to invite this... this student to meet him in the back."
Hmm?
Both the Fourth Madam and Song Qingya were surprised. "Qin student just came to Chaoge to study. Your boss couldn't possibly know him, could he?"
Qin Yexuan was also puzzled. "Alright, I'll go and see him."
He followed the manager to the back, walked through the corridor, and directly into a spacious, bright, and very stylish office.
Opposite him stood a very handsome young man wearing a Korean-style trench coat.
He motioned for the manager to leave and closed the door.
Then, this handsome Goryeo young master couldn't stop examining Qin Yexuan.
Qin Yexuan smiled. "Have you mistaken me for someone else?"
The young man looked embarrassed and quickly walked over, full of anticipation. "May I ask your surname and given name?"
"My name is Qin Sheng, a student at Chaoge Academy."
The young man frowned. "Please forgive my presumption, but could you show me a photo?"
Trembling, he produced a cherished old photograph.
It was black and white, showing two handsome young men.
The young man on the right, around seventeen or eighteen, had sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, and a gentle yet handsome appearance. He looked at least eighty percent like Qin Yexuan after his rebirth. Sudan Novel Network.
Qin Yexuan, however, looked at the other person in the photo with great surprise. "Jin Yuan Cheng of the Goryeo Dao Sect? Who... who are you to Jin Yuan Cheng?"
The young man had no further doubts and bowed ninety degrees. "Greetings, Senior. My name is Jin Gao Yue. Jin Yuan Cheng is my father."
Qin Yexuan rubbed his forehead, unable to believe it. "So many years have passed, and to think I'd meet the son of an old acquaintance here. This is truly unexpected."
On the Goryeo continent, there were three supreme sects.
They were Goryeo Dao, Xinluo Jian, and Baiji Seng.
The founders of these three strongest divine cults all had some relationship with Qin Yexuan.
Therefore, as the successor of Goryeo Dao, Jin Gao Yue had a rare youthful photograph of Qin Yexuan.
It was a coincidence.
If it were Qin Yexuan's adult appearance from when he was in Jiangcheng, Jin Gao Yue would definitely not have recognized him.
But it was his youthful appearance after rebirth and body reshaping, which is why he had attracted Jin Gao Yue's attention the moment he entered the restaurant.
At this moment, Jin Gao Yue respectfully invited him to sit and personally brewed tea.
Qin Yexuan picked up the teacup, his face full of joy. "It's been so many years. Have you inherited the Goryeo Dao Sect yet? By the way, how many followers does the Goryeo Dao Sect have now?"
"The Goryeo continent currently has a population of fifty million, with at least thirty million followers," Jin Gao Yue replied respectfully. "However, neither my Goryeo Dao, the Xinluo Sword Sect, nor the Baiji Buddhist Sect are doing well anymore. The Cross Sect has become the mainstream. We have all been defeated by that guy on the Western cross."
"Senior, although it's not a proud thing to say, there's no help for it. I came to Chaoge City in Great Xia on my father's orders for a trial. He hopes I can learn the cultivator heritage of Great Xia here."
Qin Yexuan smiled. "How is your father, Jin Yuan Cheng? The last time I saw him, he was still a passionate youth, willing to give up his Dao Sect inheritance to marry that girl named Cui En Che. Right, I'm getting confused. You're his son, so you must be En Che's child, right?"
Jin Gao Yue's eyes reddened. "Mother passed away. She was murdered three years ago. Father has been dispirited ever since, so he handed over the Dao Sect to me."
A handsome and beautiful couple appeared in Qin Yexuan's mind.
Back then, Jin Yuan Cheng was not only passionate but also handsome. He was a Goryeo youth whom Qin Yexuan greatly admired.
And Cui En Che was pure and kind, as clean as white clouds. She was a rare woman whom Qin Yexuan had recognized as a sworn sister.
But time had flown by, and his sworn sister had been harmed without him even knowing.
Qin Yexuan sighed. "You're unwilling to reveal the details, so your mother's murder must have a deep hidden story. My relationship with your father is unusual, and he's unwilling to seek help from me. It must be powerful figures within your Goryeo continent who harmed her, and your father doesn't want me to risk myself because of it."
Tears streamed down Jin Gao Yue's face. He immediately knelt down and prostrated himself on the ground. "Senior Qin, my true purpose in coming to Great Xia was to find you. I learned of your existence from my father's letters. Please, help me avenge my mother."
Qin Yexuan slowly helped him up. "I have no choice but to help with this, but it will have to wait until the matters in Chaoge are resolved. Can you wait?"
"I... I am willing!" Jin Gao Yue was overjoyed. He kowtowed heavily, the impact shaking the floor.
Qin Yexuan smiled. "Get up. You can find me anytime during this period. I can offer you some guidance on your cultivator trials."
As he spoke, he casually picked up a piece of printing paper from the side.
Jin Gao Yue, his mind sharp, quickly took out the golden pen he carried with him and respectfully offered it.
Qin Yexuan pondered for a moment and quickly wrote down a passage of incantations.
The moment Jin Gao Yue saw the first line, he was stunned. His heart felt like it was about to leap out of his chest.