After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In-Chapter 244 - 213: Heartless Person

In the corner of the village, Gu An stood outside a wooden house, looking at the person within the wooden fence.

She appeared around fifty years old, and the traces of time have faded her youthful beauty.

Judging by her facial features, she might have barely been considered a beauty in her youth.

But compared to other Immortals, she had no advantage.

Such a person, in the eyes of a Cultivator, was quite ordinary.

But she was precisely the one who entered Zuo Youyan’s heart.

Making him unable to forget her.

Perhaps it was due to timing, or perhaps because he could no longer get close.

Zuo Youyan, who had never thought of having a Daoist couple, always reserved a place for this woman.

Yet, until his death, his wish remained unfulfilled.

Now, Gu An needed to find out if she was already married.

Not knowing the situation could easily lead to unnecessary misunderstandings.

However, Su Yaya did not answer the question and curiously said, "They said you left."

Her expression remained calm, showing no change.

Gu An could only nod and reply, "Yes, but I’ve returned."

"When do you plan to leave?" Su Yaya opened the door and fetched a chair for Gu An.

She rummaged inside for something.

She brought out tea leaves packaged in an exquisite box: "This is the best thing my home has to offer."

She appeared slightly embarrassed, "I hope you don’t mind."

Gu An remembered the days when Zuo Youyan was taken in by her, drinking her tea and directly criticizing it as fit only for dogs.

She was so angry that she lashed out and hit Zuo Youyan on his wound.

He winced in pain.

After the wound healed, his first thing was to show her what a real punch felt like.

Looking at the words, Gu An could sense that Zuo Youyan must have written them with a smile.

"What are you thinking about?" Su Yaya asked while making the tea.

"Just recalling the first time I tasted your tea," Gu An casually said.

Hearing this, Su Yaya paused in her tea-making.

Then she resumed normally, "You still remember, huh? Back then, you looked like you had a lot on your mind."

Taken aback, Gu An shook his head and smiled bitterly without answering.

He wanted to speak in Zuo Youyan’s tone, telling her that he was just too young back then.

Always thinking he was the chosen one.

But Zuo Youyan only spoke those words towards the end.

The one living now should not be like that.

He should continue to be ambitious.

Continuing to face the darkness, arrogantly piercing through the dark skies.

Becoming the bright light in this place.

Gu An sipped the tea, feeling that the leaves weren’t cheap.

How did she afford them?

"How is it?" Su Yaya asked with slight anticipation.

Gu An nodded earnestly, "It’s delicious, the best tea I’ve ever had."

Hearing this, Su Yaya smiled, seeming relieved, "I don’t like these things; keeping them is just a waste.

If you like, I can make some more for you next time you come."

Hearing this, Gu An’s hand paused.

But he quickly resumed normalcy.

This moment, however, was caught by Su Yaya, her gaze dropping but soon she raised her brows with a smile:

"Why don’t you take some to drink when you have time?"

Gu An looked at the person in front of him, feeling he shouldn’t have agreed to Zuo Youyan’s request.

He shouldn’t have come.

Seeing her expectant gaze, both lost and strong, he felt somewhat at a loss.

Although he was no longer young, he had never encountered such situations before.

In his many years of experience, there was never such complex entanglement with others.

Only interests, only grievances.

Killing people solved problems.

Thus, his heart remained firm.

But now, this unwavering firmness felt cruel.

She was expecting Zuo Youyan, and he...

was not.

"Alright, I’ll take a bit," Gu An reluctantly nodded, shifting the topic:

"How have you been these past years?"

"Very well," Su Yaya packed the tea while responding, "I have a filial son, and a sensible daughter-in-law, and also two grandchildren. Life at home is quite comfortable.

It’s much better than before; I really enjoy my current life."

Gu An looked at her, falling silent.

He didn’t know whether what the person in front of him said was true or false.

If true, that was good, but if false, where was the falseness?

Although she was smiling, he, who had mastered the technique of Seven Emotions and Six Desires, did not sense any joy.

Perhaps he simply wasn’t adept at this.

"By the way, you haven’t mentioned yet when you plan to leave, I’ve heard about your situation," Su Yaya asked.

Gu An looked at the person in front of him and slowly said, "Soon, I suppose."

"So..." Su Yaya paused, trying to sound casual, "When do you plan to return?"

Silent for a moment, Gu An firmly responded, "Perhaps I won’t be coming back."

Clang!

Su Yaya, who was packing the tea, accidentally knocked over a teacup.

She then frantically wiped up the spilt tea.

Observing this, Gu An made no move.

As she cleaned, Su Yaya spoke, "Is the outside world exceptionally fascinating?

Can one see how high the sky is and how thick the earth is?"

Hearing this, Gu An slightly lifted his head, looking up at the sky, and said with a bitter tone:

"I am not aware how high the sky is, or how thick the earth, only seeing the harsh moon and warm sun dragging out human life."

It’s complicated and difficult here, as it is outside.

It’s all the same.

Su Yaya placed the packed tea in front of Gu An, "It’s ready now, I’m keeping a little, the rest is for you, it’s just ordinary tea, hope you won’t mind."

Gu An reached out, taking the tea.

Then he solemnly packed it away, "I’ll keep it always."

Su Yaya looked at the person in front of her, stood up and said, "You’re leaving then?"

"Yes," Gu An stood and nodded.