Qin Chuan knew he needed to adjust his mindset. Martial arts cultivation emphasizes a solid foundation, and the quality of that foundation is inextricably linked to one's mindset.
In fact, mindset accompanies one throughout cultivation; it's crucial for everyone, often determining success or failure.
It's said that character determines success or failure, but in reality, it also determines mindset. Mindset is built upon character, but it can be cultivated.
Character is often said to be innate, and to a certain extent, it cannot be changed, at least not entirely, only slightly.
This slight change is more accurately described as a change in mindset—for example, a person who loves money more than anything might suddenly become less so.
Qin Chuan didn't want to live a life too hurriedly; he preferred a quieter, slower pace, disliking the constant, stressful, and urgent life of relentless cultivation.
Many people might dislike this, but everyone has their own mission, unable to stop, thus living a constantly hurried life. It
's said that the greatest happiness in life is stealing a moment of leisure amidst the busyness, as the saying goes, "stealing half a day of leisure from a busy life."
It's clear that everyone in this world is busy, just like ants, constantly busy and never stopping.
Humans are no different; driven by profit, pursuit, and struggle, they cannot stop—it's in their very being.
Life is like rowing against the current; behind you lies a vast ocean. If you don't move forward, you fall back, or even drown.
Taking a break, Qin Chuan went home for almost a month, as he had to visit several places.
He also went home, especially to Su He's place. Su He would occasionally visit the Qin family, but only two or three times a year.
Although he hadn't seen Su He for a long time, there was no awkwardness. Su He possessed a rare and precious physique; although she lived in that lower-level world, her cultivation was terrifying—she was undoubtedly the strongest.
Seeing Qin Chuan naturally filled her with joy, and she immediately embraced him tightly. This was Qin Chuan's first woman.
She left an indelible mark on Qin Chuan's memory; she was more beautiful than a flower, and the years had left no trace on her.
However, he knew this woman missed him terribly, which made Qin Chuan feel guilty. Although he had the Five Elements Immortal Banner and it would be convenient to return, sometimes it was just that difficult.
He stayed with Su He for a few days, naturally spending time together intimately, never leaving the house, trying to ease his longing.
Later, he went to Chengcheng, Yuan Su, Xue Qianxun, and so on, and a month passed.
This was perhaps why Qin Chuan couldn't go back often. He had thought he could go back to spend two days with them every month, or even just go back to rest for one night and leave the next day.
He thought it was simple, but now he realized he had been too naive.
A month later, Qin Chuan returned, and when he saw Fan Qingchen again, he clearly saw the surprise in Fan Qingchen's beautiful eyes.
Qin Chuan had said he would leave for a while, at most a month, and would come back, but Fan Qingchen didn't believe it.
After all, Qin Chuan had been here for a long time, and it was very stuffy. She was fine here, but she felt that Qin Chuan definitely wouldn't be able to stand it.
So, Qin Chuan's statement that he would leave for a month and come back was, in Fan Qingchen's opinion, an excuse for Qin Chuan to leave.
However, she didn't try to stop Qin Chuan. She felt it was already an accident that he had stayed so long.
What's meant to leave will leave eventually. Although her relationship with Qin Chuan was special, she felt he was the most special and closest person to her, after all, they had held hands and she had even given him a light kiss.
Forgetting Qin Chuan was impossible, but she wasn't sad. Even if Qin Chuan never appeared again, she wouldn't be unhappy; at least she had many memories to recall.
But now, suddenly seeing Qin Chuan appear, she felt a surge of surprise, a very strong surprise, which led her to do something that surprised Qin Chuan.
Fan Qingchen actually hugged Qin Chuan's neck: "You're back!"
Those few words made Qin Chuan's heart tremble slightly. For some reason, an indescribable feeling arose, and he involuntarily hugged her.
After saying this, Fan Qingchen seemed to realize something was wrong, thinking that she had taken the initiative to do this.
Although she had kissed Qin Chuan before, her actions now felt even more intense.
Especially in terms of her mindset, she was a little embarrassed now. Her previous surprise was written all over her face, and she wondered if this guy would laugh at her.
Qin Chuan was very happy at this moment, really happy. After all, Fan Qingchen's behavior today was too obvious. Even if she couldn't be considered a normal woman, she was no longer the woman who had no desires.
Everything is difficult at the beginning. Once you take the first step, the road ahead will be much easier. Besides, Fan Qingchen hadn't just taken the first step; she had already walked a third of the way.
"Did you miss me?" Qin Chuan asked with a smile, looking at the pretty face so close to his.
"Dream on, who would miss you?" Fan Qingchen said, lowering her head slightly, her tone a little different, even her soft lips were slightly pouting.
This almost killed Qin Chuan. He couldn't help but blurt out, "Qingchen, you're so cute!"
Fan Qingchen trembled, her face turning red, very red. She was embarrassed because after saying it, she realized that her tone was different.
Thinking about how she had actually spoken to him like that, although it wasn't particularly obvious, it was easy to hear. Just thinking about it made her feel a little ashamed.
Instinctively, she wanted to break free from Qin Chuan and run away, but Qin Chuan naturally wouldn't let her go, yet he was afraid she would resort to force.
"Qingchen, let me hold you for a while, I missed you so much!" Qin Chuan said slowly.
Fan Qingchen didn't struggle anymore; since she didn't want to be with him, she gently rested her head on his shoulder, enjoying this strange moment of tenderness.
This was the first time Fan Qingchen had experienced the feeling of embracing Qin. His faint masculine scent wasn't what she had imagined. Everyone said men smelled bad, but now she felt Qin Chuan didn't…
If Qin Chuan knew what Fan Qingchen was thinking, he would definitely be speechless.
Besides the faint masculine scent, which felt very special to her—not particularly pleasant, but not unpleasant either—there was also a natural fragrance, like a gentle breeze, which made her feel quite good.
"Will you go home this month?" Fan Qingchen asked softly.
Qin Chuan was a little conflicted because he was afraid of upsetting Fan Qingchen, after all, she said she didn't even have a home.
Qin Chuan thought about himself; if he didn't have a home and was all alone, he couldn't imagine what that situation would be like.