Tantai Huangqing!
Qin Chuan was utterly shocked, overwhelmed with emotion, longing, and surprise. He hadn't dared to think about her before, because the thought would only intensify his longing, and the inability to see her was unbearable.
So he had always controlled himself, forbidding himself from thinking about them, from seeing them again, because that would only torment him.
But now, here on this desolate, boundless glacial plain, he had encountered Tantai Huangqing, a sight he couldn't quite accept.
It was a surprise, an overwhelming joy. He didn't have time to wonder why she was here; besides, that didn't matter. The important thing was that she was here, that he had seen her.
Scenes from the past flashed before his eyes, leaving him momentarily stunned. This goddess, this woman whose elegance and beauty rivaled Chu Shiqingzhu's, held a very important place in Qin Chuan's heart.
Tantai Huangqing saw someone and was surprised, for encountering someone here was extremely rare and unexpected.
It was a young man, yet he seemed very mature—mature in his demeanor, his every gesture perfectly natural.
His youthful face, weathered yet clear eyes, and white hair, combined with his natural aura, gave him an ethereal quality.
Hmm, why does he seem so familiar?
Tantai Huangqing's appearance hadn't changed at all, so Qin Chuan could recognize him instantly, but Qin Chuan was different.
Over the years, Qin Chuan had experienced many things, and his entire being had undergone tremendous changes, especially his hair and eyes.
Mainly, Tantai Huangqing hadn't given it much thought, hadn't considered Qin Chuan, and therefore didn't recognize him immediately.
Seeing Qin Chuan staring blankly at her, Tantai Huangqing remained calm; she had seen this kind of gaze many times, so she didn't think much of it and pretended not to notice, intending to turn and leave.
Although this place was deserted, she had no intention of getting to know a strange man.
Seeing Tantai Huangqing about to leave, Qin Chuan panicked: "Sister!"
Tantai Huangqing trembled; the voice sounded slightly familiar.
For a long time, Qin Chuan called her "sister." Their first meeting was after he met Tantai Huangqing's younger brother and visited his home.
At that time, Tantai Huangqing treated him like a little kid, even though Qin Chuan was over sixteen.
Upon seeing Tantai Huangqing, he was immediately captivated by her beauty, calling her "sister" more affectionately than "brother," as if he were her real brother…
Although Tantai Huangqing was incomparably beautiful, a true goddess among goddesses, Qin Chuan didn't think much of it. While he called her "sister," he had no ulterior motives.
The main reason he didn't have any ulterior motives was that this woman was too powerful and her personality was unpredictable. Also, Qin Chuan felt at that time that he couldn't control this woman at all, and he didn't have anything that could attract her.
Later, although some ambiguity occurred, it was sometimes due to special circumstances and not intentional.
He simply didn't know that Tantai Huangqing already had feelings for him. Ultimately, due to the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden Stone, Tantai Huangqing had to leave. She
didn't know when they would meet again. Tantai Huangqing confessed her feelings, but Qin Chuan only embraced a shadow.
Tantai Huangqing even thought they would never meet again, because she knew where she was going—she couldn't return, and Qin Chuan couldn't go on either.
It was for this reason that she confessed her feelings.
When Tantai Huangqing heard Qin Chuan call her "sister," she stopped and turned to look at him. It had been a very, very long time since anyone had called her that.
And it was a young man. Over the years, only two people had called her "sister": her brother and someone she had always kept hidden deep in her heart.
She couldn't even remember how long it had been. Now, hearing the slightly familiar address, she stopped.
Although the address was a little presumptuous, especially to a young, unfamiliar woman, it was, in truth, acceptable.
However, Tantai Huangqing possessed a powerful aura, and ordinary people wouldn't dare address her like that. He turned back to look at Qin Chuan, who had walked a short distance away.
Qin Chuan was startled. He saw unfamiliarity in Tantai Huangqing's eyes. He thought she had forgotten him, and a pang of sadness hit him.
But thinking about it, it made sense. How many years had it been? Twenty years? Thirty years? Or forty years?
Qin Chuan couldn't remember. It was normal for her to forget him, even though they had once been very close—siblings, fellow disciples, and even, due to special circumstances, some intimate moments had occurred, though they hadn't actually crossed that final line.
Although they hadn't crossed that line, Qin Chuan had long considered her his woman. But now she had simply forgotten him, and it hurt him deeply.
Tantai Huangqing was also curious. She hadn't said anything, so why did he look at her like that? Was he heartbroken? This made her even more confused.
"Sister, are you alright?" Qin Chuan was actually a little insecure in front of some women.
Tantai Huangqing was one such example. He had always believed that becoming stronger would change everything, but now he realized that wasn't the case.
His strength was considerable, yet he still couldn't catch up to Tantai Huangqing, and he still couldn't fathom Tantai Huangqing's power.
Hearing Qin Chuan's words, Tantai Huangqing was stunned, looking at Qin Chuan with confusion: "You know me?"
Qin Chuan was completely dumbfounded. He had truly forgotten him. Qianfei had forgotten him due to amnesia, which had already caused him great distress.
But Tantai Huangqing definitely hadn't lost her memory, so why was this happening? He had completely forgotten him, and for a moment, he stood there, dazed and confused.
Tantai Huangqing looked at Qin Chuan, lost and disoriented. Before, she had felt that this man was like a celestial being, slightly surprised by his exceptional appearance and temperament. Unfortunately, she already had someone in her heart. Thinking of that hateful boy, her heart warmed.
Hmm?
Tantai Huangqing suddenly trembled, as if realizing something. Because the Qin Chuan in her heart was different in personality and appearance from the person before her, she hadn't thought much of it.
In her memory, it was that familiar, hateful scoundrel. Thinking of that guy,
she suddenly realized the person before her looked somewhat like him. If he had black hair, if his eyes weren't so weary, if his smile were a little more menacing, wouldn't this be the person she'd always longed for?
"Qin...Qin Chuan!" Tantai Huangqing's usually serene and peerless face changed as she looked at Qin Chuan, especially his eyes and white hair.
Qin Chuan smiled, overjoyed that Tantai Huangqing had called his name.
"Sister, I'm so happy! I thought you'd forgotten me," Qin Chuan said happily.