Chapter 432 174: Seeing Qing Lian Again

Zhao Xin was in her own residence at the moment, so Xu Lei didn't hesitate and went to find Qing Lian by himself.

Xu Lei stood before the courtyard where Qing Lian lived, a long-forgotten warmth welling up in his heart.

He remembered her every frown and smile from their time in the Mortal World. Back then, they pursued Cultivation together as Dao Companions, sharing a deep bond.

Reuniting now in this Ninefold Celestial Treasure Tower was undoubtedly the arrangement of fate.

Xu Lei knocked softly, his heart a little anxious.

A moment later, the door opened slowly, revealing Qing Lian's familiar and beautiful face.

Her eyes held a trace of confusion, but it was quickly replaced by delighted surprise.

"Qing Lian, it's me."

Using the Sound Transmission Technique, Xu Lei sent his voice directly into Qing Lian's mind. "Do you still remember Jing Kong and Zhi Guang?"

An incredulous light flashed in Qing Lian's eyes, which then turned to ecstasy. She practically threw herself at Xu Lei, holding him in a tight embrace.

"Senior, is it really you? I can hardly believe my eyes."

Qing Lian's voice trembled slightly. Her embrace was so tight, it was as if she were afraid this was all just a dream.

Xu Lei gently stroked Qing Lian's shaven head, feeling her warmth. A sense of peace and contentment washed over him.

"It's me, Qing Lian. I've ascended," Xu Lei's voice was gentle yet firm. "We can finally be together again."

Qing Lian released her embrace and looked up at Xu Lei, her eyes full of tears, but a happy smile graced her lips. "You have a different face again, but you're still just as handsome."

"As long as you like it," Xu Lei smiled back.

"Senior, when did you ascend? I've been so lonely here, thinking of you every day, longing to receive your Charitable Giving again and again." There was a hint of flirtatious pleading in her voice.

Xu Lei gently wiped the tears from Qing Lian's face and looked at her with deep affection.

"Me too, Qing Lian. There isn't a moment I'm not thinking of you," Xu Lei replied. "I ascended some time ago, but I only passed the trial of the First Heaven today, which is why I can only see you now."

The two embraced tightly once more, as if trying to pour out all the years of longing to each other.

"Senior, we can finally practice Cultivation together again." Qing Lian's eyes sparkled with anticipation. "I want it to be just like before, using my mouth to give you Charitable Giving, and then be fiercely and formally given Charitable Giving by you."

"Alright," Xu Lei nodded. "Then I'll have to trouble you."

A blissful smile appeared on Qing Lian's face as she nestled tightly in Xu Lei's arms.

Their figures gradually blurred in the afterglow of the setting sun.

"Oh, right, what about our child?"

Then, of course, a question occurred to Xu Lei, and he hurriedly asked Qing Lian, "You were pregnant when you ascended. What happened to the child you brought with you?"

A flash of sorrow crossed Qing Lian's eyes. She said softly to Xu Lei, "Senior, our child... is gone. I thought I could carry him in my womb through the Ascension, but during the process of Nirvana, the embryo couldn't withstand it. It was incinerated and never made it into this world."

Hearing this, a wave of complex emotions washed over Xu Lei.

He had fathered many children, so one more or one less didn't seem like a major issue to him.

But now, hearing that his own child never even had the chance to be born, he couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness and loss.

Seeing the change in Xu Lei's expression, Qing Lian comforted him gently, "Senior, even though our child didn't make it into the world, you still have me. If you're willing, we can have another."

Xu Lei shook his head gently and sighed. "Qing Lian, we're trapped in this Sun Palace Treasure Tower right now. If a child were born, they would be trapped with us, deprived of freedom. Besides, having a child would affect our Cultivation. Let's not have one for now."

Qing Lian nodded in understanding, then said softly, "Let's not talk about children for now. But Senior, since you're here, you must give me Charitable Giving. It's been so long since you've given me Charitable Giving. I've missed your Charitable Giving so much."

A slight smile appeared on Xu Lei's face when he heard this.

He reached out and gently stroked Qing Lian's head, his eyes full of adoration. "Alright. Since my Qing Lian has said so, I will grant your wish and give you Charitable Giving, just like in the old days."

A happy smile spread across Qing Lian's face. She lowered her head with a small smile, then gently closed her eyes, preparing to receive Xu Lei's Charitable Giving.

Xu Lei began his Charitable Giving. His technique was practiced and gentle, every touch filled with affection.

A look of contentment gradually appeared on Qing Lian's face. She felt her body and soul being deeply nourished.

In the afterglow of the setting sun, the two of them quietly enjoyed this rare, tender moment.

Everything around them seemed to stand still, leaving only the sound of their breathing and heartbeats.

After a long while, Xu Lei's Charitable Giving finally ended.

Qing Lian opened her eyes, which shimmered with gratitude and satisfaction. "Senior, thank you. Your Charitable Giving has made me feel so happy."

Xu Lei smiled and shook his head. "Qing Lian, it's what I should do. You are the one I love deeply; of course I'm willing to give you the best."

Qing Lian nestled in Xu Lei's arms and whispered, "Senior, being with you again is my greatest happiness. No matter what challenges lie ahead, I will always stay by your side."

Xu Lei held Qing Lian tightly, his heart filled with warmth.

"Qing Lian, we still have many challenges to face," Xu Lei said resolutely. "But I believe that as long as we work together, we can overcome anything."