Chapter 44: Let Bygones Be Bygones
Under a cliff on the back mountain of the Snowfall Sect, the road was rugged, and ordinary people wouldn’t come here for no reason.
Luo Chuxue carried a lunch box and walked carefully along the road. Soon, she stopped under an ice gate.
This was the back mountain of the Snowfall Sect, a place specially for imprisoning disciples who had made mistakes.
Luo Yunxuan was inside. His eyes were now lifeless, and his hair and beard had grown quite a bit.
The room was simply furnished with a bed, a table, and a few books to pass the time.
Even the Crown Prince of Canglan would be punished by the Law Enforcement Hall if he made a mistake in the Snowfall Sect. This was also why the Canglan Emperor had sent him to the Snowfall Sect.
It was to temper his arrogance.
He had found someone to take the blame for his previous mistakes, but this time, everyone had seen it with their own eyes.
Luo Yunxuan could not escape responsibility no matter what.
Hearing a noise outside the door, Luo Yunxuan’s eyes showed no ripples.
It wasn’t that no one had come to see him these past few days, but to him, they were all insignificant people.
The person he had been waiting for had never come. This was the last day.
Tomorrow was the last day, but he couldn’t be happy.
Knock, knock, knock!
Luo Chuxue knocked on the door, but there was no response from inside.
Luo Chuxue knocked again, and only then did Luo Yunxuan’s somewhat impatient voice come from inside. “Just leave the things at the door. There’s only one day left. Why did you come?”
“Brother, it’s me.”
Hearing the voice, Luo Yunxuan suddenly looked up and scrambled to the door. Through the bars on the door, he saw the person he had been wanting to see.
“Chuxue, it’s you. You’re finally here.”
Luo Yunxuan rubbed his eyes in disbelief. He had always thought that Luo Chuxue would never forgive him.
Unconsciously, he shed tears. He wanted to reach out and wipe them away, but he only touched his dry hair.
He realized that his appearance was not suitable for a meeting, so he quickly turned around.
“I’m very happy that you could come.”
“Brother, today is the last day. I have the right to visit you.”
With that, Luo Chuxue gently pushed the ice gate with her spiritual energy, and it slowly opened. Luo Chuxue brought in an exquisite lunch box and placed it on the table.
The fragrant aroma made Luo Yunxuan’s stomach rumble.
That’s right, he hadn’t had any food for more than ten days. Although he wouldn’t starve to death without eating, appetite was also a need of the human body.
Although Luo Yunxuan was a little embarrassed, he still had his back to Luo Chuxue.
Luo Chuxue sat down next to Luo Yunxuan, but Luo Yunxuan seemed to be avoiding her and moved a little further away.
His voice trembled. “Don’t touch me. I’m dirty.”
“How could brother be dirty? You are the cleanest brother in Chuxue’s heart.”
“Brother, your beard is too long. Let Chuxue trim it for you.”
Hearing Luo Chuxue’s words, Luo Yunxuan felt as if something in his heart had snapped. He didn’t resist and just lay on the bed.
The ice element on Luo Chuxue’s palm silently dissipated, and a gentle water element appeared in her palm.
The Canglan imperial family mainly cultivated water-type cultivation techniques, but Luo Chuxue and Luo Yunxuan were two geniuses who could cultivate two elements at the same time.
Luo Chuxue gently used the water element in her hand to moisten Luo Yunxuan’s dry hair, like a gentle stream moisturizing dry land. With her movements, Luo Yunxuan’s messy hair gradually became smooth.
“Brother, do you know? Actually, I’ve always wanted you to acknowledge me, to acknowledge my freedom,” Luo Chuxue said while combing.
Luo Yunxuan’s body trembled slightly, but he said nothing.
“Brother, Su Lingxi is also a genius. It’s just that you’ve been unwilling to admit it.”
Luo Yunxuan closed his eyes, and his Adam’s apple bobbed. After a long while, he spoke, “Yes, he is indeed a genius.”
“I’m almost thirty and have only reached the peak of the Nascent Soul realm with the help of the imperial family’s resources. He looks to be in his early twenties, yet he is much better than me.”
Luo Chuxue chuckled and listened to Luo Yunxuan speak.
“Actually, he’s not bad. You’re very happy with him. I’ve never seen you so happy.”
“So brother has acknowledged him?” Luo Chuxue looked at Luo Yunxuan with anticipation.
Luo Yunxuan closed his eyes and finally let go of his arrogance. He nodded.
Luo Chuxue’s eyes glistened with tears, and her nose tingled. She couldn’t help but cry. At this moment, the brother and sister had finally reached a consensus.
It wasn’t an acknowledgment of Su Lingxi as a person, but an acknowledgment of Luo Chuxue’s choice and freedom.
“Hey, what are you crying for? You’re a big girl now. Aren’t you afraid of being laughed at? If this gets to Father Emperor’s ears, he’ll blame me again.”
Luo Yunxuan touched his clean chin and got up to wipe away Luo Chuxue’s tears.
“Does the wound still hurt?”
“It stopped hurting a long time ago. The medicine the elders gave me was very effective.”
Seeing that Luo Chuxue was fine, Luo Yunxuan changed the subject. “Now that my sister finally has a sweetheart, I, as her older brother, can’t fall behind. It’ll be Father Emperor’s birthday soon. If I go back alone this time, I’ll be scolded by Father Emperor again.”
“A month ago, by the Immaculate Pool, I fell in love with that Miss Su Yuebai at first sight. I want to try and get to know her during this time. If things go smoothly, it would be a wonderful thing to bring her back for Father Emperor’s birthday.”
Seeing that Luo Yunxuan was also so worried about a woman, Luo Chuxue couldn’t help but laugh. “Brother, you… finally understand my feelings.”
“Hahahaha.” Luo Yunxuan laughed out loud and then helplessly nodded.
“Miss Yuebai is like the moon in the sky. If she were to be the Crown Princess, I would be willing to go to the ninth heaven to catch the moon and the five oceans to catch turtles for her.”
“It seems Miss Yuebai has really charmed you, brother!”
“Brother, I have a secret to tell you. Come closer.”
Luo Chuxue slowly leaned in close to Luo Yunxuan’s ear and whispered, and Luo Yunxuan’s face visibly turned red.
“Aiyo, we’ll talk about it later. It’s still too early!”
Hearing Luo Chuxue’s words, Luo Yunxuan was clearly a little flustered. He quickly sat down in a chair and began to feast on the food Luo Chuxue had brought.
Luo Chuxue covered her mouth and giggled. It was the first time she had seen her brother so embarrassed.
She brought out the clear wine of the Canglan imperial family and drank with Luo Yunxuan. The barrier between the brother and sister also dissipated in the wind with each cup of wine.
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Author’s note:
(You must be wondering what secret Luo Chuxue told Luo Yunxuan. Let me turn up the volume a bit.)
“Brother, I secretly took a look at Sister Yuebai’s figure that day. It was really good.”
“Mm… I also tested it for you. It’s the real deal. If you and she have a baby in the future, it definitely won’t starve.”
“Eh? Brother, your face is red…”
