Chapter 171: Going Out with the Witch

Xu Xi's current cultivation level is a bit subtle.

Immortal Cultivation.

Magic.

Martial Arts.

The three progress together, combining their strengths into one.

Supplemented by the blessings of the eternal teardrop and the supreme crown.

Xu Xi's cultivation speed can be described as extremely fast; the Soul Transformation realm is already showing signs of loosening, and the Sanctuary Archmage level shows signs of the divine fire being ignited.

The situation with the Human Immortal's Inner Heaven and Earth is a bit more complex.

Without a dedicated cheat, the cultivation speed isn't particularly fast.

However, knowledge of Immortal Cultivation and Magic complements each other, so progress is steady.

"For a Cultivator, Undergoing Tribulation and Ascension leads to immortality."

"For a Mage, condensing divinity allows one to ascend to godhood for eternity."

"For a Martial Artist, perfecting one's inner world leads to being undying and indestructible."

"Right now, I'm good at everything, yet not truly proficient in anything."

"Immortal Cultivation is still a bit away from Ascension, and the Martial Arts' Inner Heaven and Earth isn't fully developed. Looking at it this way, Magic should be the first to Breakthrough, which will then drive the other two systems."

Xu Xi walked out of the study.

As he walked, he felt the three completely different extraordinary systems within his body.

He couldn't help but marvel at the simulator's wonders.

And the sweetness of "eating soft rice."

If not for the simulator and the support from his younger sister and the witch, today's Xu Xi would never have possessed such strength.

"What should I buy…"

"It's a bit of a dilemma…"

Xu Xi wanted to prepare New Year's gifts for his sister and the witch.

At the same time, he also wanted to prepare one for the Princess who had yet to arrive.

He also needed to prepare gifts for his Master in the Capital and the silly A-Niu.

The first New Year's Eve in the real world was very significant, and Xu Xi wanted to make it as perfect as possible.

"This is tough."

Bare branches rustled in the Courtyard.

Blades of grass rubbed and fluttered.

In the sound of the wind, the cold desolation of midwinter was perfectly highlighted.

After leaving the study, Xu Xi came to the Courtyard filled with dragon blood grass, intending to pass through and leave from the main gate.

But there was someone else in the Courtyard.

When Xu Xi arrived, she was pruning the dragon blood grass with an indifferent expression.

Her silky, ash-silver hair cascaded like a waterfall, a signature trait of the witch; that indifference and tranquility were a beauty unique to her.

"Mentor?"

Seeing Xu Xi's arrival.

Klisa blinked blankly.

"Are you preparing to go out?"

Her voice contained no emotion, without the slightest fluctuation, as plain as plain water, yet carrying the serenity of a light breeze passing through treetops.

On this winter afternoon, the witch slowly stood up.

She asked Xu Xi.

"Yes, I plan to go out and buy some things for the New Year," Xu Xi didn't hide anything and told Klisa his plan.

"Klisa."

Xu Xi glanced at the desolate Courtyard, then at the expressionless witch who had just finished tending to the dragon blood grass.

He extended an invitation: "Would you like to come out with me?"

A witch doesn't get tired.

The eternal Supreme has long since transcended everything.

She willingly took care of everything in the Courtyard for Xu Xi.

However.

Seeing the witch standing in the desolate Courtyard, Xu Xi felt that this wasn't good; the witch needed something different from her usual routine.

At the very least, there shouldn't just be a bunch of grass and an empty, cold Courtyard.

"…Okay."

Klisa agreed.

The hem of her skirt swayed in the wind, her coat rustled as it was blown about, and her light ash-silver hair appeared slightly translucent in the air.

The witch had no interest in going out; her "little world" consisted only of this Courtyard.

However.

This world was precious because of the "Sun's" presence; when the "Sun" left, the witch only needed to follow the light like a shadow.

"Then let's go, Klisa."

Xu Xi smiled and took the witch's hand.

In the desolate Courtyard, only sunlight spilled freely, and the whistling cold wind blew harshly.

The witch looked too wooden.

Her expressionless look often made Xu Xi feel that if he let go of her hand, she would simply stand there, lost.

It was hard to feel at ease.

So, Xu Xi held Klisa's hand, pushed open the Courtyard gate, and led her into the outside world.

On the street, light snow fell from the sky, pure white and clean, soft as if weightless.

It was a silent, magnificent sight.

As pedestrians passed by, snowflakes would unknowingly accumulate on their shoulders; once noticed, a light pat of the hand would brush away a large amount.

"It's so cold; the wind is like a knife."

"Isn't it? But the snow this year is really beautiful."

People were discussing the winter cold.

With excited expressions, they prepared for the upcoming New Year.

The laughter of adults and the clamor of children made the harsh winter less desolate, even giving it a touch of summer's liveliness.

"Klisa, is there anything you want to buy?"

Xu Xi walked along the street.

He looked at the witch following obediently beside him.

"No," her exquisite face shook slightly, causing her hair to flutter, as the witch expressed her wish to Xu Xi, "Whatever you decide is fine."

The witch's wish was to listen to Xu Xi.

As an "object."

This was her only thought.

Her own preferences? Her own interests? Things she wanted to do?

It wasn't that these didn't exist, but for the witch, the ultimate outcome was always the same: she only wanted to follow Xu Xi's orders.

"Then let's go to the supermarket first," Xu Xi said, gently stroking the witch's head.

Sometimes.

Xu Xi would also think this way.

He had successfully restored the witch's emotions, but weren't these emotions a bit… off?

"We should eat a bit more sumptuously for the New Year. Let's get some of every kind of meat, as well as the corresponding vegetables and fruits."

"And some snacks and candies."

"Finally, some festive decorations for the Spring Festival."

Xu Xi led the witch into a supermarket in Yanshan City. After several rounds of shopping, he filled nearly half of the spatial ring.

The witch was very sensible.

Obedient as a doll.

Her eyes, a mixture of black, gold, and red.

She kept her gaze on Xu Xi, handing him various items whenever he needed them.

The Sea-blue Necklace on her chest reflected a hazy glow under the supermarket lights; it was both the reflection of light and the witch's heart, which she was not good at expressing.

After some time had passed.

Xu Xi finished the simple task of purchasing the items needed for the New Year.

The only thing missing was the New Year's gifts for different people.

The spacious and bright supermarket, with its many categorized products, was enough to give anyone a bout of decision paralysis just by looking at it.

"Klisa, what gift would you like?" Xu Xi asked the witch, who had remained quiet by his side.

In the second simulation, Xu Xi had given her a Magic Wand and a necklace, which the witch seemed to like very much.

This time.

Xu Xi wanted to let the witch decide for herself.

But the witch only shook her head, her hollow tone conveying certainty: "Whatever you give me, I will like."

Unmixed with any lies, there was only absolute truth.

The ash-silver witch remained expressionless, as if she would never understand joy or sorrow, yet no matter what Xu Xi gave her, she would like it from the bottom of her heart, simply because it contained the warmth and intention of the "Sun."