Chapter 1148, I Am Still a Virgin; Ye Suyi’s Hope and Desire

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

The ship was swaying on the Purple Return River. Gu Changge stood alone at the bow with his hands behind his back. His black hair flapped in the air, and his white clothes were spotless. He looked like a deity who had stepped out of a drawing.

 

Not far away from him, Ye Suyi was fanning the flames below the teapot. She had put down the zither she had always carried with her. The tea was boiling as an aroma permeated the place.

 

Although her life at Purple Sky Mountain was miserable, she was a wealthy Young Lady who had never left her home before her Mother’s death.

 

She did not have to do any household chores, and she was proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Her aptitude in music was especially outstanding. At a young age, she showed that she had the potential to become a music expert.

 

After she went looking for her Father at Purple Sky Mountain, she was reduced to Zi Susu’s maidservant. In a way, she had the chance to hone her skills in playing the zither and preparing tea.

 

Her hands were flawless and fair. She picked up the teacups and cleaned them. Even the way she poured tea was graceful, which was a soothing sight.

 

While she was focused on preparing tea and cleaning the teacups, she would steal glances at the man at the bow. There was a hint of meekness behind her gaze.

 

Perhaps Gu Changge was merely kind-hearted enough to help her up at that time. Or, perhaps it was out of sympathy. But to her, his action was like a light that shone on her miserable life, which allowed her to see the silver lining despite her despair.

 

At that time, she thought about ending her life since there were no longer any expectations or hope in her life.

 

But just as she was helpless and despondent, Gu Changge appeared out of nowhere and extended his hand, passing her a handkerchief for her to wipe the blood from her face.

 

To Ye Suyi, it was like a saviour had suddenly appeared, which allowed her to see hope again. There was actually a kind-hearted person in the world who was willing to lend her a helping hand.

 

“The matter seems to be over. Although it’s slower than I had expected, it’s fine.” Gu Changge pocketed his gaze and returned from the bow.

 

The battle at the end of Heaven and Earth was over. Just like he had expected, there was no way Uncle Fu was a match for Di Kun.

 

Although Uncle Fu had bought some time for Chu Xiao, it would not affect Di Kun.  After all, Di Kun was a being in his Sixth Decay. He was just as powerful as Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuanjun. It was just a matter of time before he captured Chu Xiao.

 

“In that case, I’ll place my next chess piece.” Gu Changge smiled.

 

The next moment, the void behind him blurred as the White Bone Ancestor King appeared. “Young Master.”

 

“Bring Chu Xiao’s old servant here.” Gu Changge ordered.

 

The White Bone Ancestor King was startled and puzzled, but he didn’t ask any questions. He disappeared and headed to the primordial land where Uncle Fu had crashed into.

 

After the White Bone Ancestor King was gone, Gu Changge turned to look at Ye Suyi, who was still on the ship.

 

Noticing his gaze, Ye Suyi, who was focused on cleaning the teacups, suddenly felt her ears burning. She would not dare to raise her head and meet eyes with him.

 

“You are a free person now, so you don’t have to stay by my side. No one will restrain you from now on. You can go wherever you want.”

 

Gu Changge retracted his gaze and casually approached her. He repeated what he had said to her before. He had no intention of letting Ye Suyi stay by his side.

 

If she was powerful or talented or extremely lucky, he could consider letting her stay. Unfortunately for her, all of those three things had nothing to do with her.

 

There were countless beautiful women in the world. If he wanted the company of women, an incalculable number of prodigies and Saintesses would be ready to serve him.

 

But to Gu Changge, good looks were merely skin deep. The beauty of a woman would not last long. If she was not of any value to him, her appearance would not mean anything. It would not compel him to let her stay.

 

“Young Master, are you trying to chase me away?” Ye Suyi hung her head low as her face turned pale.

 

Gu Changge took a seat on a nearby chair and said nonchalantly, “You’ll only be serving me like a maidservant by staying by my side. It won’t be different from when you were at Waterfront Chamber. In that case, you’d be better off doing things you enjoy instead of following me around.”

 

He had made his stance clear, but upon hearing that, Ye Suyi still said in a small voice, “But you saved me. Even if I have to serve you like a maidservant, I’m more than happy to do that.”

 

“I don’t need a maidservant by my side. If you’re worried you’ll be oppressed after you return to Purple Sky Mountain, I’ll tell Zi Yunchuan to look after you.” Gu Changge shook his head, not willing to waste his time on such a small matter. He had no idea why this white-clothed woman insisted on staying by his side.

 

The two of them had merely chatted for a bit. They could not even be considered acquaintances. If she was so grateful just because he had lent her a helping hand at Waterfront Chamber, the favour was cheap.

 

He was considering whether he should use a move to erase this part of her memory. Despite his considerations, he had no intention of doing that.

 

His stay in the Green Mountain Village had had some influence on him.

 

The hope and desire behind the white-clothed woman’s gaze reminded him of Su Qingge, so he could not bring himself to be mean to her.

 

“I don’t want to go back to Purple Sky Mountain.” Ye Suyi shook her head upon hearing that. She pleaded with him hopefully and meekly, saying, “Young Master, can I just stay by your side? If you dislike the fact that I’ve stayed in Waterfront Chamber before, I’m actually still a virgin. I’ve been avoiding coming into contact with any man.”

 

She had no idea why she was eager to stay by Gu Changge’s side. It was not only because he had lent her a helping hand at Waterfront Chamber.

 

The main reason was that Gu Changge gave off an amiable aura. It was a strange feeling, and she could not put it into words.

 

Gu Changge looked at Ye Suyi and frowned. He was not willing to waste his time and energy to look into the history of such an ordinary person.

 

It was like trying to find a Thread of Destiny from the massive River of Destiny.