After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In-Chapter 245 - 213: Heartless Man_2

"Can I hug you?" Su Yaya asked.

Gu An looked at her and slightly nodded.

Before he could move, she had already walked around the table and hugged him.

At that moment, Gu An’s heart was filled with mingled feelings, but in the end, he spoke for Zuo Youyan, "I’m sorry, I broke my promise."

Su Yaya’s body stiffened, then she took a small step back with a smile on her face, "Let’s go, it wouldn’t be good if we’re seen."

Gu An watched her, silent for a long time before finally turning away.

He had barely taken two steps when Su Yaya suddenly asked, "Will I be able to hear news of your renowned accomplishments in the future?"

After a brief silence, Gu An, without turning around, replied with a smile in his voice, "You will, one day you will hear of Zuo Youyan reaching the pinnacle, shining brilliantly."

With those words, he walked away.

Su Yaya watched him leave, keeping a smile on her face the entire time.

Perhaps worried he might suddenly look back.

Wanting him to see her smiling.

But he never turned back.

After his figure had disappeared, the smile on Su Yaya’s face turned rigid.

She looked up slightly, keeping her eyes open, not daring to blink.

As if she feared something would fall out.

Even so, large tears still fell disobediently from her eyes.

One after another, as if they would never stop.

It was only then that Su Yaya covered her face with her hands, sitting powerlessly on the chair, sobbing softly.

She met Zuo Youyan at the age of sixteen, the happiest month of her life, still remembering how the man, full of spirit, told her he would come to redeem her.

She felt that brightness in their affections, and she knew he must have felt her feelings too.

So, she believed him and had been saving money ever since.

She knew her own status and that his words might have been a mere jest.

But she still believed.

It took her nine years to save enough for her ransom.

She asked others for help, under the pretext of being married, and managed to redeem herself.

She succeeded.

She was free.

And not so scorned anymore.

Because he was once annoyed with tea leaves, she saved money for a long time to buy superior tea leaves.

Not for anything else, just so she could brew it for him when they met again.

Hoping to earn his praise, to show off a bit.

With joy in her heart, she waited day after day, year after year for him.

She made many efforts, just hoping to make things easier for him when he arrived.

At the age of twenty-eight, she found a child and decided to adopt him.

Raising him as her own.

To avoid misunderstandings, she gave the child the last name Zuo.

Come rain or shine, she was either inquiring about his news or waiting for his arrival.

She waited a whole thirty-four years.

Finally, she saw him this year.

She saw the light gone from his eyes, the bright affection of the past faded.

Her heart trembled with fear.

But he still drank her tea, and praised her for it, bringing her joy.

Thinking she could make more for him in the future, but...

It seemed he would never come again.

Until the last moment, during their embrace, she understood.

He was not him.

Her Zuo Lang would never return.

At that moment, Su Yaya burst into tears.

A woman in her early twenties came over with two children and exclaimed in fright,

"Mother, what’s wrong?"

The two children also ran to Su Yaya, worried, "Grandma, what’s the matter? Are we misbehaving? Please don’t cry."

On the other side, Gu An walked under the moonlight, his heart unsettled for a long time.

He heard Su Yaya’s cries.

Felt the desperation.

But he could not go back.

Because Zuo Youyan was dead.

He would never return.

His departure would be cruel.

Gazing at the moonlight, Gu An sighed softly, "Life is but a grand dream; how often comes the chill of autumn?"

Gu An took out Chasing Sun.

The condition Zuo Youyan originally set was a drop of blood.

Sadly, he couldn’t bring himself to ask.

Once asked, this meeting would change its meaning.

But he could feel the curse on it had dissipated; the seal was breaking down.

A slight grip.

Bang!

Fifty percent of the seal shattered on the spot.

The rust didn’t fall off but was much sharper than before; it could be driven by spiritual energy, with astonishing power.

At that moment, Gu An finally understood Su Yaya’s significant place in Zuo Youyan’s heart.

Sadly, a promise was ultimately broken.

"I don’t know if he regrets it."

At the beginning, if he had been more tolerant, perhaps this would not have been the outcome.

But it was the other party’s words that made me wonder.

Is that still Zuo Youyan?

Gu An still doesn’t understand.

But there’s a lingering feeling in his heart, the warmth and coldness of human emotions can sometimes be more hurtful than a sharp blade.

Gu An did not return, instead, he came to the city.

Walking on the street.

He felt somewhat lost.

He was not a person of exceptional talent, nor was he a callous and unfeeling sort.

It was normal for him to be affected by this.

But he also took it as a warning.

Even someone as strong as Zuo Youyan ended up like this, how much stronger could he be?

Improving himself was the most important thing.

Dropping his disguise, Gu An walked on the street.

He needed to comprehend the Sword Intent that Chu Meng sent, which could greatly enhance his attack.

Combined with the Pingqiu Three Styles and empowered by Qi Sea Sky Gang, it would be a formidable killer move.

But he still didn’t know how to comprehend it.

After meeting Su Yaya, he felt he had gained a deeper understanding.

That feeling became even clearer.

So, he should probably stay in the city and continue to experience the emotions of the mundane world.

This was truly cruel.

Gu An shook his head, thinking he shouldn’t dwell on it too much.

Too much thought could easily lead to a vicious cycle and fall behind.

At night, this place was brightly lit.

Many people were active at night.

Gu An decided to find himself a job, starting from such small matters.

But he still needed to find time to return to the Outer Peak, which meant he needed to find a somewhat leisurely job.

In the end, he came to a shop that sold talismans.

They sold common talismans for Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment use.

It was just a small shop.

They were hiring.

Gu An walked into the shop and looked at the person inside, an elder sitting there.

Hearing the noise, the elder slightly raised his eyebrows and asked Gu An, "Buying talismans?"

Gu An shook his head: "Senior, are you hiring?"

"Mhm." The elder nodded: "Are you interested?"

"I’d like to try." Gu An nodded.

"From noon till midnight, you not only have to sell talismans but also clean.

Three Spirit Stones per month," the elder said.

"Only three Spirit Stones?" Gu An was surprised.

The requirement was for someone above Qi Refining Fifth Layer, but what use would three Spirit Stones be for someone of that level in a month?

If it were only half a day that would be one thing, but this was almost binding up good time.

"Yes, three Spirit Stones," the elder looked at Gu An and said: "But there are books about talismans here that you can read."

Taking on an apprentice? Gu An thought of this first.

But it was useless to just read books without teaching; he could only watch and learn talisman making in his spare time.

Actually, it was a losing deal.

But Gu An just wanted to find something to do, to see if he could comprehend the Broken Blade Intent.

And by the way, inquire about Zuo Youyan’s mother.

Find an opportunity to meet her.

"How about it?" the elder asked.

Gu An looked at the man, Perfect Foundation Establishment.

Very strong.

But unfortunately, his Qi-Blood was waning.

If he did not advance in the coming years, there might not be much opportunity left.

"Okay," Gu An nodded.

The elder didn’t care and said, "Then start working now."

Gu An felt some disdain from the other party; the cultivation he had shown was at Qi Refining Sixth Level.

He looked to be in his forties or fifties.

To the elder, a forty or fifty-year-old at the Qi Refining Sixth Level might even be considered too old.

Gu An didn’t mind either and then entered the shop.

"There is a booklet over there with the prices of the talismans, take a look.

Some of the talismans are for display, if they’re to be sold, come find me for them." The elder pointed behind him and said:

"I’ll be in the back making talismans, you can call me if you need anything.

When I’m not here, you’re allowed to read the books inside, but it shouldn’t affect business."

"Yes," Gu An respectfully nodded.

Why should someone with a Primordial Spirit be so courteous?

Consider it a way to suppress the pride in his heart; besides, working here might actually bring danger to the elder.

After all, some people from the Inner Sect do not look kindly upon him and might take action.

There’s no issue for now, it’s just that they haven’t discovered him yet.

These people are unlikely to have a Primordial Spirit, so consider it picking up Spirit Stones.