I transformed into a cute girl and lived a carefree life in the apocalypse.

"Um..."

When you can't have it both ways, you should be able to let go of what you've already taken on.

"So, I still choose to give up."

"Um--!?"

Ye Qianxue's tone changed instantly. After saying so much, why does the rest sound off?

She thought her older sister had chosen to give up because she was afraid of implicating them, so she immediately panicked and patted her chest, saying, "No, older sister, if you wish, Chiyuki...! We will all support you! Chiyuki also wants to protect this place!"

Yan Ziming shook his head calmly, a hidden light flashing in his dark, jade-like eyes. "No, you've misunderstood."

"This was my own decision."

"I've been thinking these past two days about whether there's any way to retain them. There is indeed one. Even if Jiangning doesn't have any civilians stationed there for the time being, if we leave a considerable number of garrison troops here, retaining them will be a very simple matter."

"At the very least, as I just said, we can protect it ourselves."

"However, it is pointless to waste so much energy guarding an empty city with no people and no construction."

Ye Qianxue disagreed, retorting, "How can it be meaningless! This is our root, and we should take care of it ourselves...?!"

The older sister in front of me suddenly lowered her head, our foreheads touching, and I could clearly feel her breath as she whispered:

"Qianxue, can you listen to this one and only willful request your older sister has made to her younger sister in her entire life?"

"..."

She opened her mouth as if to speak, but her voice was hoarse; in the end, Ye Qianxue was unable to say anything.

Yan Ziming stood up and took a few steps forward. The holy moonlight shone on her, as if draping her in a moon veil.

"Qianxue".

"Yes." Ye Qianxue's heart skipped a beat, and she felt a little nervous.

For some reason, looking at my older sister at this moment, I felt my face starting to flush.

"I can assure you that in this matter in Jiangning, there may be one, there may be two, but there will absolutely not be a third."

"No matter what the journey is like, even if I am already the Thunder Knight admired by thousands, and my footprints have been traversed everywhere in the world, my destination is here, and my roots are here."

"One day, I will come back."

Yan Zimo turned around and faced

He took a few steps forward, half-squatted in front of Ye Qianxue, took her hand, and a slight smile bloomed in his dark eyes, making even the light behind her seem to dim.

"My dearest sister, will you... accompany me on this journey?"

Without thinking, Ye Qianxue opened her mouth.

Answer... Do I even need to think about this?

From beginning to end, she only had one answer when facing the person in front of her.

"Ok!"

30. A love affair that could not be fulfilled.

After spending another night in Jiangning, Yan Ziming finally broke free from his endless longing.

With the campaign to recapture the city halted, she, as marshal, was temporarily relieved of her busy work and had time to spend with her family.

The journey of more than half a month was reduced to ashes overnight, but Yan Ziming's ambition remained undiminished. He was determined to return one day with an even stronger presence.

However, before that, let's enjoy the romance of family and children first!

"Xian'er, I'm back!"

When Yan Ziming opened the door, she saw Liu Mengxian holding Xiao Ze Miao waiting for her at the door.

Judging from her appearance, she seemed to have just taken a bath; her hair was still half-wet, naturally exuding a captivating charm.

"Did Xian'er miss me?"

Yan Ziming's heart burned with desire. He hadn't seen this person for a while. During this time, Ye Qianxue and the others had been keeping him company, but she had been staying at home all this time.

Liu Mengxian put Xiao Ze down, hugged her, held her tightly in her arms, and said frankly, "Of course I missed her terribly."

"Hehe... As a wife, shouldn't you give your husband some 'loving' care when he comes home?"

"..." Liu Mengxian hesitated slightly.

Even though I've done that kind of thing before, it was a while ago, and I'm still a little hesitant about it now.

Yan Ziming glanced at Xiao Ze Miao, his meaning clear: You, get out!

Pah! Master, you're shameless.

Xiaoze found the scene unbearable and slunk away, not wanting to be a third wheel.

Even if she didn't leave, Yan Ziming would forcibly throw her out the door.

After kicking Xiao Ze out, Yan Ziming smiled at Xian'er, then closed his eyes, waiting for Liu Mengxian's 'care'.

Faced with Yan Ziming's almost shameless behavior, Liu Mengxian pursed her bright red lips slightly and, somewhat confused, kissed Yan Ziming's lips.

.........

In less than a second, their lips parted, Liu Mengxian loosened her grip on Yan Ziming's waist, and turned away.

This made Yan Ziming, who had been expecting a fierce confrontation, pause for a moment.

Normally, when she did this with Ye Qianxue and Mu Mu, it was a passionate and deep wet kiss. She hadn't tried a light, watery kiss like Liu Mengxian's in a long time.

However, even this is enough to make Liu Mengxian feel embarrassed for a while; it's still too difficult for her to take the initiative.

Yan Ziming, however, was not going to let her off the hook. He said as if he were commenting, "Hmm... a bit awkward. Xian'er, you've regressed. Have you forgotten everything you learned in class last time?"

"..." Liu Mengxian glanced at her sideways, and Yan Ziming always felt that there was an irresistible emotion in those eyes.

Yan Ziming blinked twice.

What is this? Is it playing hard to get?

Looks like I'll have to personally teach them.

"There's no other way, I'll just give you one more mini-lesson, but this is the last time, okay?"

Seeing that Liu Mengxian did not intend to refuse, Yan Ziming took the opportunity to move closer, put his arm around her waist, and made a move to steer the situation in the direction she desired in his own familiar way.

but......

Ah, what?

Why did I feel a little embarrassed when it was my turn?

Gazing at Xian'er's thin, slightly pursed crimson lips, Yan Zimo felt a suspicious blush rise on his own cheeks, and he slowed his approach considerably.

On the other side, Liu Mengxian keenly noticed Yan Ziming's unusual behavior, and then seemed to understand something, her lips curling up imperceptibly.

She was no longer embarrassed; her bright, clear eyes simply fixed on the person in front of her who was about to do something to her.

? ......? !

Yan Ziming's breathing became disordered when she looked at him so seriously, and he immediately understood Xian'er's plan.

"Fine, fine, Xian'er! Are you trying to challenge me?!"

Yan Ziming felt his pride had been severely challenged. He steeled himself, tightened his grip on Xian'er's waist, pulled her body closer to him, and kissed her again.

"Mmm...uh-huh..."

This time, Yan Ziming took the lead, and it was no longer a light kiss, but a deep kiss like lovers in the throes of passion, with strange humming sounds coming from both of their lips.

After about half a minute, Yan Ziming and Liu Mengxian separated abruptly, each turning slightly to the side, not daring to look at the other.

[Ha...it's my victory...]

Yan Ziming wiped his mouth and gave himself a very forced judgment of victory or defeat.

"Ahem, remember this well. I hope you'll have improved next time you come. Lesson over, go inside."

Feeling that remaining silent wasn't a solution, Yan Ziming walked slowly but somewhat hastily into the living room, his mind reeling.

"..."

Liu Mengxian's delicate hands clenched slightly, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

However, as she breathed a sigh of relief, an inexplicable sense of loss began to creep into her heart.

Do you want to continue?

After composing herself slightly, Liu Mengxian stepped into the living room and asked, "Where are Xue'er and the others?"

"I was dragged away by Mu Mu... uh, I don't know where we went."

Yan Ziming only remembered that Mu Mu said he wanted to spar with his good disciple. Now that almost half a day has passed, the sparring should have changed to a new style, right?

#Ye Qianxue's Defeat is Miserable#

"Speaking of which... Mo Xin has been spending time with you lately, has anything progressed?"

She was asking about the mother-daughter relationship between Liu Mengxian and Mo Xin. After all, Mo Xin spent most of her time with herself and very little time with Liu Mengxian, and she only had a chance to speak with Liu Mengxian when she was present.