Because of this, Qin Chuan longed to hug her, but he didn't know what Tantai Huangqing was thinking, and he dared not be presumptuous in front of her.
He missed the past, when he could still be a little presumptuous, because then he could sense a little bit of Tantai Huangqing's feelings.
But now, so many years had passed, and things felt a bit unfamiliar. Looking at this woman who was so familiar to him yet unattainable, he simply couldn't bring himself to hug her.
Tantai Huangqing was surprised, but also felt a pang of disappointment, because she thought that Qin Chuan, having recognized her, should at least hug her, but Qin Chuan didn't act.
Sometimes even the smartest people can be foolish; if they don't recognize someone, how can the other person dare to hug them?
Actually, at this moment, Tantai Huangqing had a thought: he recognized her, but after so many years of not seeing her, he was so indifferent; there was only one reason: he had become indifferent to her.
She was truly wronging Qin Chuan. If the first person in Qin Chuan's heart was Chu Shiqingzhu, then the second was her, Tantai Huangqing.
Chu Shiqingzhu is Qin Chuan's most special person. Although their relationship is still purely platonic, her position in Qin Chuan's heart is unshakeable.
Among the women Qin Chuan cannot see, Tantai Huangqing is definitely a very important one,
second only to Chu Shiqingzhu.
"I'm fine, how about you? How are you? Your hair? What are you doing here?" Tantai Huangqing asked with concern.
Although she was very sad, Tantai Huangqing was naturally happy to see Qin Chuan. She wanted to know what Qin Chuan had been up to all these years.
Qin Chuan smiled wryly. Tantai Huangqing asked so many questions that he didn't know where to begin answering. He simply said, "Sister, let me tell you slowly."
The two strolled on the glacier, slowly recounting their story. Before they knew it, most of the day had passed, and Qin Chuan now knew the truth.
Tantai Huangqing was still in the Nine Heavens Mystic Goddess Palace. She was only able to come here because of a treasure, and could only stay on this glacier.
So she would come back here to relax when she had nothing to do. She didn't expect to meet Qin Chuan here. It was truly fate. So when she learned that Qin Chuan was just passing through, she felt that their connection was very deep.
But thinking of Qin Chuan's coldness, Tantai Huangqing felt a deep sense of grievance, though she didn't know why.
Qin Chuan, in fact, felt even more bitter. He couldn't understand why Tantai Huangqing seemed so distant. He attributed it to the long separation.
"Qin Chuan, where are you going?" Tantai Huangqing asked casually.
"I'll go as far as my strength allows. I'm going to the Nine Heavens Land, but my strength isn't enough. So, as I improve, I'll get closer. This time, I've made a breakthrough, and I plan to cross this glacial land," Qin Chuan said softly.
Tantai Huangqing trembled slightly. The Nine Heavens Land—she was in the Nine Heavens Land. But who was he going there for?
Yu Luoqing was in the Nine Heavens Mystic Goddess Palace, and she already knew that both Yu Luoqing and Chu Shiqingzhu knew Qin Chuan, and even that the child in Yu Luoqing's womb was Qin Chuan's.
So her first thought was that Qin Chuan was going to find Yu Luoqing.
"She's fine, don't worry," Tantai Huangqing said softly.
"She?" Qin Chuan was taken aback.
"Yu Luoqing, who else?" Tantai Huangqing glared at Qin Chuan, a hint of jealousy in her eyes. This guy actually had such a beautiful woman.
And after her interactions with Chu Shiqingzhu, she sensed something more between her and Qin Chuan. Adding herself to the mix, she looked at Qin Chuan again, wondering what was so great about him.
Qin Chuan understood. When Yu Luoqing left, he had told her to find Chu Shiqingzhu and Tantai Huangqing.
It seemed they really were together. That was good, though. He just didn't know how big the Nine Heavens Mystic Goddess Palace was. He'd mentioned it before because he was afraid it was too big to meet them. He wanted them to know each other, and since Yu Luoqing was pregnant, someone could take care of her if she gave birth.
"Sister!" Qin Chuan called out shyly.
He felt Tantai Huangqing was angry with him because he had Yu Luoqing. Of course, how could a woman like that share a man?
But something was wrong. When he interacted with Tantai Huangqing, she knew he had other women.
Hmm? Did she know? Qin Chuan was confused. He didn't know if she knew.
Forget it, I won't think about it anymore. I'm already lucky enough, why be so greedy? If the other person likes me, and I love them too, then let nature take its course.
If the other person doesn't like me, I won't try anymore. I feel like I've already wronged my woman, and to actively pursue someone else would be awful.
Although it's normal for men to have multiple wives and concubines, Qin Chuan can't get over that mental hurdle. Love is selfish; any kind of indiscriminate love is awful, just an excuse.
It's irresponsible. Qin Chuan actually despises men with multiple wives and concubines the most, but he's like that himself, which is why he feels inferior in front of Tantai Huangqing.
"Sister, is the Nine Heavens Mystic Goddess Palace safe?" Qin Chuan asked.
Tantai Huangqing smiled and said, "Yes, don't worry, it's absolutely safe, just like the Twelve-Winged Demon Dragon Palace is absolutely safe, do you understand?"
Qin Chuan thought for a moment and nodded with a smile, "I understand."
At that level, the strongholds or bases of each faction are basically absolutely safe. Even a centipede dies but doesn't fall down; these entities are even more so.
Although there is competition and killing, they will always exist, just like night and day. In the four seasons, sometimes the night is long, sometimes the day is long, but they will never disappear. This is the alternation of yin and yang, mutually dependent.
If one disappears, the other will also disappear. This is the rule of the Great Dao. Qin Chuan understood. He once thought of eliminating the evil of time.
But now he finally understood why it is said that existence is reasonable. Evil in the world cannot be completely eliminated. Without evil, where would justice come from?
Without ugliness, there is no beauty; without evil, there is no good. Therefore, everything in the world is nothing more than a balance.
This world is a balance, of gain and loss. You spend time, energy, thought, manpower, resources, etc., and receive rewards.
This is a balance.
Qin Chuan's perspective on many things had become clearer once again. He wasn't unaware of these principles before, but his understanding of them was now much deeper.
"What are you daydreaming about? Thinking about other women in front of me?" Tantai Huangqing said.
Her face flushed slightly after speaking, and she realized she had made a mistake, though she didn't know why she had said it.
Qin Chuan was stunned. Those words seemed to transport him back to a long, long time ago, to a time when she would say such things.
Qin Chuan felt a surge of excitement, and this excitement could easily lead to impulsive actions. Before he knew it, he had already tightly grasped Tantai Huangqing's delicate hand.