Douluo Continent: A Fallen Immortal Descends to Earth, Slaying Gods with a Drunken Sword

Chapter 62 Why are these two young men always so inseparable? (Bonus chapter, please vote!)
A cloud of dust rose.

Seven swift steeds galloped and neighed on the official road.

Looking at the magnificent city in their sight, Li Zhexian and his seven companions all smiled.

This trip to the Starry Sky Forest, though only a few days long, has been fraught with twists and turns, and I truly feel as if I've been through another world.

"Let's go!"

Li Zhexian flicked the reins and spurred his horse towards the city gate.

Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and the other five quickly urged their horses to catch up.

Upon entering the city, the hustle and bustle of people, along with the lively atmosphere of the city, immediately hit you.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, enjoying the long-lost liveliness of the mortal world.

"I won't say anything more."

Li Zhexian laughed and said:
"Having just returned to Tiandou City, they must all be eager to go home and let everyone know they're safe."

"Don't forget Shanxiangfang tomorrow at noon."

Yu Feng and the others smiled and agreed, then left.

Dugu Yan's slender fingers twirled her long, now-ink-colored hair.

"My celestial brother, where are you going?"

"Why don't you come to my house? I'm really good at making soup now."

"Grandpa will surely be happy to see you."

"I……"

Ye Lingling was getting a little anxious.

She also wanted to invite Li Zhexian to her home.

Her red lips moved, but she couldn't find a suitable reason to do so.

Knowing that Li Zhexian had a poor impression of her mother, she could only lower her head slightly, her clear and cold voice carrying a hint of timidity.

"Let's go to my house."

"My family...I...I can make soup too."

"We're not going anymore."

Li Zhexian patted the treasure pouch at his waist, which contained wild game hunted from the Starry Sky Forest.

"I went to Lotus Lake. I haven't seen Qinghe in a long time. I'll go find her to drink and fish."

Hear the words.

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were both taken aback, then nodded in understanding.

Now, everyone in their small group knows that Li Zhexian and Crown Prince Xue Qinghe have an unusually close relationship.

Dugu Yan sized up Li Zhexian, then muttered to herself, pursing her lips:
"Why are those two young men always hanging around together?"

Ye Lingling was fine at first.

Upon hearing this, her gaze toward Li Zhexian became subtle.

For the first time ever, a flush rose on Li Zhexian's handsome face, and he hurriedly waved his hand.

"Go! Go! Go!"

"What are you thinking about, young girl!"

"See you at noon tomorrow, I'm not talking to you two anymore!"

Say it.

Under the amused gazes of Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.

Li Zhexian turned and left in a slightly hurried manner, his back view giving the impression of fleeing in panic.

Lotus Lake.

Willows sway along the bank, and the fragrance of lotus blossoms drifts in the air.

What should have been a breathtaking view turned Xue Qinghe's interest somewhat wane.

"I'm not fishing anymore!"

She threw down her fishing rod, a strange sense of irritation welling up inside her.

Then I thought about it.

I came to Lotus Lake seeking a moment of peace because I was tired of all the formalities and intrigues.

but……

From when?

The beautiful scenery that she once lingered over has become utterly uninteresting.

puff-

The fishing rod she had casually discarded was suddenly dragged toward the center of the lake.

Xue Qinghe suddenly came to his senses.

"A fish has been caught?!"

She quickly bent down and retrieved the fishing rod.

A silver-scaled fish was seen struggling on the line.

A hint of joy flashed in her eyes as she looked at this unexpected gain.

A handsome, smiling face involuntarily appeared in my mind.

"Humph!"

She hummed softly to the air, as if the person she was thinking of was right in front of her.

"If Li Zhexian were here, he'd have to see for himself that I'm not some air force veteran!"

I thought of that strange word that Li Bai used.

Xue Qinghe's lips curled slightly.

"Yes, that's what he said, right?"

As the words "Li Zhexian" escaped his lips, Xue Qinghe himself was unaware that something had gently stirred his heart.

She has always maintained an excellent masculine voice.

Only when this name is mentioned does a hint of girlish charm and naivety emerge.

Only now did she realize what was happening.

Why has the once enchanting lotus lake lost its charm?

Because one person is missing.

"It's already the sixth day..."

Xue Qinghe unhooked the silver fish from the fishing hook.

Gently release it back into the lake, and watch it wag its tail and dive into the deep blue water.

With Li Bai gone, even fishing has become boring.

"Never mind, let's go back."

She turned away listlessly, but her gaze suddenly froze.

Three to five meters away.

The familiar boy in white leaned against the willow tree, arms crossed, a blade of grass between his teeth, smiling as he looked at her.

"you……!"

Xue Qinghe's eyes lit up with surprise, and he uncontrollably took a step forward.

He realized he had overreacted halfway through his run, so he abruptly stopped, forcibly suppressing his surprised tone and reverting to his usual calm voice.

"came back?"

Li Zhexian smiled and nodded.

“I saw it all.”

He raised a sword-like eyebrow.

"What? Your Highness?"

"Without me, even fishing is no fun?"

Xue Qinghe was busy carefully observing Li Zhexian.

Once I confirmed that he was safe and sound, I felt a sense of relief.

But when he saw through her thoughts, her heart skipped a beat, and a feeling of shame and annoyance at being seen through welled up inside her.

Her eyes, filled with barely concealed anger, glared at the dense reeds not far away.

Why didn't they inform Li Zhexian of his return beforehand?!
In the reeds.

The two titled Douluo, Porcupine and Serpent Spear, looked up at the sky in unison, as if to say, "We know nothing."

A blush gradually crept onto Xue Qinghe's fair cheeks.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, her eyes lit up, and she asked:

"Li Zhexian! You're saying you saw it all?"

"See the fish I caught? It probably weighs over two pounds!"

Li Zhexian shook his head.

"I didn't see it."

Xue Qinghe narrowed her eyes, a hint of murderous intent rising on her delicate face.

"You must have done this on purpose!"

Seeing Xue Qinghe like this.

Li Zhexian smiled and took out some wild game from his treasure pouch.

"If we release the fish, we'll still have some wild game, right?"

"Don't say I didn't think about you when I went out."

He turned his head and shouted loudly towards the reeds:
“The two over there…”

"There's nothing in the sky, so stop looking up and come eat with us!"

I reminisced with Xue Qinghe by the lake until dusk.

Noon the next day.

Li Zhexian hosted a banquet for everyone at Shanxiangfang.

It's worth mentioning that Yu Tianheng, the captain of the Royal Fighting Team, has returned.

He had just returned and immediately started clamoring to challenge Li Zhexian.

As a result, he was knocked out by two cups of strong liquor from Li Zhexian.

A group of people drank from the afternoon until it got dark.

Li Zhexian hummed an off-key tune and strolled back to the courtyard.

He lay on a sandalwood chair under the plum tree, intending to take a short rest.

A calm voice rang out without warning.

"So fond of what's in the cup."

"Can you still lift the sword in your hand?"

The intoxication in Li Zhexian's eyes vanished instantly.

Two sharp sword lights shot out from his eyes, flashing and disappearing in the dim night.

He darted to the center of the courtyard and suddenly looked up.

All I could see was the eaves of the roof ridge opposite.

I don’t know when.

A figure in white stood there...

(End of this chapter)