Chapter 406: A Smile Blooming Only for Xu Xi (4K Revision)

A simple and warm dinner.

It was the final meal.

And the final conclusion.

Xu Xi had intended to finish it alone to bring things to a perfect end, but the Witch shared the same thought and insisted on staying.

In the end.

The dinner was prepared by both of them.

The ingredients used were local specialties brought from various places over the past few months.

Such as Sandstone Dragon Meat from the desert.

Ice-shard Fish from the frozen winter lands.

Salt and Pepper Lava Worms from the volcano.

They didn't look particularly impressive, but they carried the unique characteristics of their respective regions, offering a distinct flavor.

"Awoo—"

"Awoo—"

Klisa's eating manner was quiet, but her expressionless chewing often reminded Xu Xi of a hamster, possessing a dazed sort of cuteness.

"…Mentor?"

The Witch's intuition remained sharp.

"It's nothing, Klisa. Keep eating."

Xu Xi smiled.

He reassured the Witch not to worry and began enjoying the dinner himself.

"You seem to be thinking about something impolite."

"Is that so? Then it must be Klisa's imagination."

Xu Xi skillfully coaxed Klisa, telling the girl not to take it to heart.

When dinner was over.

Night fell, and the full moon hung high.

Xu Xi and Klisa returned to their respective rooms, preparing to leave this fantasy world once they woke up.

However, Xu Xi couldn't quite fall asleep.

"Whoosh—!!"

"Whoosh—!!"

Strong winds battered the windows.

The wind howled, making the windows rattle and clatter.

Xu Xi sat leaning against the bed, watching the swaying trees and grass outside as his thoughts gradually drifted away.

"I feel like… I haven't done enough…"

This thought surfaced in his mind.

Xu Xi thought of Klisa, recalling every little detail from the second simulation a long time ago.

Being robbed at knifepoint in a sewage-filled alleyway.

Bringing the girl back to a safe Courtyard.

Teaching her how to read and write, and teaching her magic.

Shaping her values and her personality.

Xu Xi remembered it all clearly, including the Witch's embarrassment when she first learned magic and the gifts given during the New Year.

He remembered even more clearly how Klisa's eyes transformed when Alenson City was destroyed.

That was the starting point where the Witch truly rewrote her fate.

From a lowly, flawed member of the Demon Race to a miracle above the gods.

It was from then on that a massive gap in lifespan loomed between Xu Xi and Klisa.

During the muddled second half of his life, Xu Xi often fell into comas, and it was only through Klisa's care that he managed to survive until the end of his lifespan.

To this day.

Xu Xi still remembered.

Near the end of the second simulation, the Witch had said the heaviest of words in the plainest of tones.

"I was with you the day before yesterday, I was with you yesterday, and I am with you today, until you wake up."

Because of this.

Xu Xi always felt a sense of apology toward the Witch in his heart.

He felt it was his fault that the Witch had waited for so long.

Xu Xi slowly closed his eyes as drowsiness hit him; he could no longer hold out.

Yet, before truly falling asleep, his mind continued to ponder what he could do to respond to the Witch's heavy feelings.

"It's far from enough…"

"Six months of companionship is nowhere near the time Klisa spent waiting for me."

Xu Xi murmured softly.

He wanted to continue making it up to her.

But Klisa didn't want that; she had her own ideas, wanting Xu Xi to reach the path of the Sea of Possibilities as soon as possible to fulfill his long-held wish.

Giving is mutual.

Feelings are reciprocal.

"Sleep for now…" Amidst the steady sound of the wind, Xu Xi's breathing became even as he closed his weary eyes.

When the room became completely silent, with only the noiseless flow of the night.

A figure quietly emerged.

Sitting by the bedside.

In her eternal form, she gazed at that familiar sleeping face, waiting for the next day's awakening, waiting for the next day's reunion.

She knew very well that Xu Xi's body was healthy.

It was just a subconscious sadness in her heart; only by seeing him with her own eyes and touching him with her own hands could her fearful heart find peace.

"Mentor…"

The Witch gently grasped Xu Xi's palm.

That palm was full of warmth, with neither the wrinkles of old age nor the fragility of the dying.

Silvery moonlight shone through the window, lightly touching Xu Xi's hand, further highlighting his youth.

Even so.

The Witch still could not feel at ease.

She sat there, by Xu Xi's bedside, keeping him company in silence until the early morning of the next day.

When Xu Xi opened his eyes and woke from his dream.

It was as if time were repeating itself.

The first thing he saw was Klisa's face, and the first thing he heard was Klisa's greeting.

"Good morning, Mentor."

"Good morning, Klisa."

Xu Xi asked somewhat hesitantly, "Klisa, why are you in my room?"

"Because I was worried about your safety."

"Worried?"

"Yes, very worried."

Klisa's answer was so calm, without any fluctuation, yet it moved those who heard it, even bringing a pang of sorrow.

The clumsy Witch didn't understand sweet talk.

She only knew how to express the surging emotions in her heart through practical actions.

Holding Xu Xi's hand.

Sitting still all night.

This was a clumsiness unique to the Witch.

"I'm sorry, Klisa, for making you worry about me for so long." Xu Xi sat up in bed, soothing the anxious Klisa with a soft expression and gentle touch.

He paused, then explained why he had stayed up so late last night, leading to his mental fatigue.

"Actually, I've been thinking."

"About what I should prepare for you to compensate for the time you spent waiting for me."

"Compensation?"

Klisa shook her head blankly. "Mentor, I don't need any compensation."

The Witch never felt that Xu Xi owed her anything, nor did she feel that her contributions were greater than his.

It was a redemption that spanned a lifetime.

It was a light that strove to illuminate her until the very end of life.

In Klisa's heart, no one could be more important than Xu Xi; waiting for their reunion was the sole meaning of her existence.

Therefore.

Compensation was unnecessary.

"Do you really not need it, Klisa?"

"Yes, being able to meet you is enough for me." Klisa nodded slightly, her beautiful divine eyes still reflecting only Xu Xi.

Klisa felt.

That she was actually the one who should be making amends.

Entering Xu Xi's room without permission and acting without leave was already a very serious mistake.

"Mentor…"

"Do you think… this kind of apology is okay…"

In the light of the morning sun.

Klisa sat quietly by the bed, her gray hair flowing like a waterfall, her expression indifferent.

She raised both hands, curling four fingers and leaving only her index fingers extended.

She pulled up the corners of her mouth.

Forming a curve.

"Klisa, you…"

Xu Xi was stunned for a moment.

Before him was a perfect smile—gentle, beautiful, and with a touch of dazed cuteness.

"Mentor, what do you think…"

Klisa tilted her head, asking while maintaining the pose.

"Yes, it's very beautiful."

"A special, unique beauty that belongs only to Klisa."

"Hahaha, hahahaha."

Xu Xi burst into laughter.

He laughed exceptionally loud.

It was a very complex laugh, filled with relief, closure, and joy—a laugh that Klisa found hard to understand.

Klisa only knew that Xu Xi liked her smile.

And so.

The Witch's smile became more natural; even without the support of her fingers, it remained on her face, gentle and beautiful.

This was a smile blooming only for Xu Xi.

…

"Mentor, we should go back."

After breakfast.

Just as Xu Moli had done.

Klisa held her Magic Wand and lightly shattered the barriers of time and space, using her status as a Supreme God to open a passage to the Myriad Chaos.

"Yes, let's go."

Xu Xi stepped forward.

Standing together with Klisa.

The two walked through the Chaos, passing through endless flickering shadows of time and space, arriving at the chaotic and complex Sea of Possibilities.

That mysterious path still existed there.

This time.

Xu Xi merely spared it a glance before ignoring it, knowing he definitely couldn't set foot on it yet.

"Mentor, please hold my hand." Klisa waved her Magic Wand, and an even more surging power of time and space rippled through the Sea of Possibilities, taking Xu Xi out of the simulated world.

Meanwhile, at the distant end, four Supreme powers provided positioning assistance.

[Ding—]

[The simulation is about to end forcibly. Please return to the simulated world to ensure the normal progression of the simulation.]

A strong sense of detachment surged through Xu Xi's entire body.

Endless time and space were reflected beneath his feet.

Each image represented a brand-new simulation possibility, a new Domain he had yet to touch.

But soon, all these times and spaces collapsed, dissipating as easily as bubbles.

[Ding—]

[You have left the simulated time and space. This simulation has ended forcibly. Calculating simulation evaluation… Generating simulation rewards…]

[Achievements Unlocked: None]

[Simulation Summary: None]

[Simulation Evaluation: E]

[Host, please choose one of the following three rewards. It will be distributed immediately upon selection.]

[1. Platinum-colored dragon blood grass]

[2. Blueprint of the Cathedral]

[3. Winter Scarf]

…

"Mentor, we're back."

A calm voice sounded by his ear, like a gentle breeze rustling through treetops or a stream gurgling by; it was a beautiful tone unique to Klisa.

When Xu Xi opened his eyes.

The Witch had already changed into a maid outfit and brought a cup of hot tea to Xu Xi.

She was so fast.

It didn't seem at all like she had just returned from the simulated world.

"Thanks, Klisa," Xu Xi thanked her softly.

With a sip of hot tea, his mind instantly cleared, allowing Xu Xi to adjust to his state in the real world.

"Klisa, is there anything you want?"

Xu Xi called the girl over.

He explained the three simulation rewards she could choose from.

"Mentor, I…"

Klisa thought seriously. "Could I trouble you to bring back that scarf?"

dragon blood grass was not scarce.

In the Courtyard of the real world, quite a lot of dragon blood grass was already planted.

The blueprint of the Cathedral might have slightly interested Klisa, but it was nowhere near as important as the scarf Xu Xi had given her.

"Of course."

Xu Xi replied with a smile.

He summoned the simulator panel and confirmed option three. Soon, a familiar scarf appeared in Xu Xi's hand.

Then, it was carefully stored away by the Witch.

Earth in the real world was not in the autumn or winter seasons, so a scarf wasn't needed for warmth.

Furthermore.

Rather than using it daily.

The Witch preferred to keep it as a treasure, only to be used on important occasions.

"Sir! Sir!"

"It's my turn! It's my turn!"

After finishing with Klisa's matters, Xu Xi was leisurely sipping tea, enjoying the peaceful time after the simulation.

But then he saw Wu Yingxue running over in a hurry.

Looking excited and joyful.

"This…"

"Alright, but you'll have to wait until I've rested for a bit."

Xu Xi didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but he agreed to Wu Yingxue's request as well.

He was starting to understand.

What the five girls were discussing among themselves. If nothing went wrong, the Mech-Servant and the Hero were probably queuing up behind her.

Thinking about it that way, it really was a long and difficult road ahead.

…

…

A month passed in the real world.

The simulation for Xu Xi and Wu Yingxue began.

The Commandery Princess thought for a long time and finally chose a Jianghu world similar to the Martial Dao side, but without any demons harming people.

No demons, because she hated them.

A Jianghu, because of her former dream.

The young Wu Yingxue.

She had grown up on storybooks and had dreamed of being a great hero since she was a child, but life had too many twists and turns, and she hadn't been able to experience the life of her dreams.

Now, she wanted to give it a try.

"Sir, is it okay?"

"Of course it is."

Hearing Xu Xi's answer, a smile bloomed on Wu Yingxue's face. "I knew you would agree, Sir."

The simulation began.

Time and space travel.

As Xu Xi activated the life simulator, he and Wu Yingxue arrived in a Jianghu world with a low level of martial arts.

There were no man-eating demons here, nor were there wars between a multitude of different races.

All there was.

Was the imperial court that governed Mortals.

And the Jianghu that naturally formed when Martial Artists gathered.

"Sir, just you wait. I'll become number one in the world and show you!"

On the first day of the simulation.

Wu Yingxue was in high spirits.

She claimed that even if she bound her Supreme status and fought with one hand and one leg tied, she could still suppress the Martial Forest and become the number one Martial Arts Alliance Leader.

"Alright, I'll be waiting."

Xu Xi replied with a smile.

He believed in the Commandery Princess's strength.

A Supreme Realm wasn't something obtained just by talking.

Having come this far, Wu Yingxue's skills and experience already surpassed those of any Martial Artist in the All Heavens and Myriad Realms; taking the title of number one in the world was only a matter of time.

And things went exactly as Xu Xi expected.

Within just half a month.

Wu Yingxue became invincible, suppressing the entire era single-handedly. No matter what famous sect it was, they couldn't last a single move against her.

The Martial Forest was in an uproar.

The imperial court was in an uproar.

Wu Yingxue's name as the "Spear Immortal" spread throughout the world.

Even Xu Xi became famous along with her.

"What? He's the man behind the Spear Immortal?!"

"*Hiss—*"

"A role model for our generation."

People seemed to have misunderstood something; the looks they cast at Xu Xi were often filled with envy and jealousy.

But soon, all these discussions vanished.

"Sir, being a hero doesn't seem very interesting…"

"It's much more boring than I imagined…"

After becoming number one in the Martial Forest, Wu Yingxue was greatly disappointed. She vented her frustrations to Xu Xi, speaking of the filth within the famous sects and the uselessness of various outdated rules.

"Then don't be a hero anymore."

Xu Xi listened gently to the Commandery Princess's troubles and offered his advice.

Before long.

A Heaven-Defying piece of secret news spread through the Jianghu.

The newly appointed Martial Arts Alliance Leader had run away with the "Toy Boy" she was keeping, completely vanishing from the Martial Forest.

"Investigate!"

"Investigate it thoroughly!"

Every Jianghu power with even a bit of reputation was paying attention to this matter.

Yet no matter how they searched, they couldn't find a single trace of Wu Yingxue, known as the "Spear Immortal," or Xu Xi by her side.

It was as if they had vanished from the face of the earth.