49: Chapter 49: Being Frank

How could Chen Jiancang not feel Chen Jianyun's affection for him? The world says there is a distinction between immortals and Mortals, but Chen Jiancang scoffed at this notion.

Cultivating immortality is about following one's heart and acting spontaneously. If one goes against their true feelings, deliberately avoids someone, and disappoints a beautiful woman's deep affection, how is that any different from being heartless?

What's more, he was a transmigrator, and from a Soul's perspective, he was also a Mortal.

Chen Jianyun couldn't help but tightly hug Chen Jiancang, her body trembling slightly, as if she had used all her strength to muster the courage.

"Jiancang Ge, I have admired you for a long time."

She didn't know why, but Chen Jianyun summoned her courage and whispered.

"Ah."

Hearing this, Chen Jiancang sighed, leaned back slightly, cupped Chen Jianyun's face in his hands, and looked straight into her eyes, the deep affection in them seemingly capable of melting away all obstacles in the world.

"Since I began cultivating, I have seen many wonders in this world, but only with you have I found my true self. Being with you, my heart is as still as water. I think I like you too."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jianyun's eyes sparkled with tears, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up, blooming into a smile mixed with surprise and disbelief: "Jiancang Ge, is that true?"

She buried her face in his shoulder, her voice slightly choked: "I have always been afraid that this feeling was just my unrequited love, afraid that one day you would leave me to pursue the elusive immortal path."

"After all, I am just a Mortal, with limited lifespan, unlike cultivators who have unlimited futures. And later on, I will grow old and lose my looks, my glory will fade. I am afraid you will..."

Chen Jiancang gazed at Chen Jianyun, deep affection surging in his eyes, and nodded solemnly, saying sincerely: "Yun Mei, my feelings for you are witnessed by the sun and moon, how could they be false?"

After speaking, he slowly lowered his head, his movements as gentle as a spring breeze stroking willow branches, as if afraid of startling the beautiful woman before him.

Chen Jianyun tilted her head slightly, her eyes tightly closed, her long eyelashes trembling gently, her face flushed with shyness, like the brilliant sunset in the sky.

Her breathing quickened, and her heart pounded like a startled deer, feeling both nervous and expectant.

At this moment, Chen Jiancang's lips gently touched Chen Jianyun's lips. This kiss was tender and lingering, like a babbling brook, nourishing each other's hearts.

In this instant, time seemed to stand still, everything around them vanished, and only the two of them remained, holding each other tightly in the world.

Chen Jianyun felt a warm current surge in her heart, as if she were on a cloud, floating in bliss.

Her hands unconsciously clutched Chen Jiancang's sleeves, as if to firmly hold this sweetness and peace in her grasp.

After a long time, the two slowly separated. Chen Jianyun's cheeks were flushed, her eyes filled with love and longing, gazing affectionately at Chen Jiancang, and softly murmuring: "Jiancang Ge, I never thought that one day I could receive such deep affection from you, after all, I am just a Mortal."

Chen Jiancang gently stroked the hair by her temples and said softly: "Yun Mei, from now on, don't mention the distinction between immortals and Mortals in front of me again."

He raised his hand and gently stroked her back, his movements gentle yet firm: "And don't worry about this thought anymore. In my opinion, the difference between immortals and Mortals is just self-inflicted trouble by ordinary people."

"Although I have the ability to cultivate, this heart of mine, like yours, is the fervent heart of a Mortal."

Chen Jiancang's tone was filled with unquestionable certainty.

"Also, this time I found a beauty-enhancing Pill Formula in the Dan Hall. Once I refine it, I will give it to you to take. It can delay aging."

Chen Jiancang continued: "There is also a youth-preserving pill in this world, which can keep one eternally young. When I find the formula and successfully refine it, I will definitely make you eternally youthful, your appearance never aging, and you will be this radiant and beautiful your whole life."

"As for lifespan, I will also definitely exhaust all my efforts, travel across thousands of mountains and rivers, and try my best to find the method to extend life. Even if it means defying fate, I will not hesitate."

Upon hearing this, Chen Jianyun was so moved that her eyes filled with tears, and she sobbed uncontrollably, tightly hugging Chen Jiancang, as if holding onto all the happiness in her life: "Jiancang Ge, you consider so much for me, what virtue or ability do I have..."

Chen Jiancang gently patted her back and said softly: "Yun Mei, our love is stronger than gold. Don't say such distant words anymore. In my heart, you are as important as a thousand pounds. I am willing to go through fire and water for you."

As his voice fell, Chen Jiancang felt that something seemed a bit inappropriate.

"Uh, why do I feel like a scumbag who only knows sweet talk and makes empty promises..."

He unconsciously shook his head, trying to shake off this strange thought.

They hugged for a long time. The pure fragrance of the young girl, passing through her hair and skin, went straight into his mind. For a moment, Chen Jiancang felt a bit confused and restless, eager to make a move.

The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on them, stretching their figures long, like a beautiful painting of peaceful years.

Perhaps sensing the abnormality, Chen Jianyun's face was flushed. She wiped away the happy tears hanging in the corners of her eyes, smiled through her tears, gently pushed Chen Jiancang, and said softly: "Okay, Jiancang Ge, aren't you going to the Spirit Field to plant spiritual herbs? It's getting late. Let's go."

Just as Chen Jiancang was about to respond, he saw Chen Jianyun's serious face as she firmly said: "It's not easy to be able to help you. We can't delay any longer."

Chen Jiancang hesitated: "Is now the time to care about planting the Spirit Field in this atmosphere?"

However, looking at her stubborn and concerned appearance, he felt helpless yet moved.

"Okay," Chen Jiancang smiled dotingly, "Since you want to help me so quickly, let's go together now."

Chen Jianyun nodded vigorously, her eyes full of eagerness, that enthusiasm like the rising sun, full of vitality.

The two held hands and came to the Plot 30 Spiritual Field. Chen Jiancang used the Formation token in his hand to open the Restriction. Inside the Spirit Field, various spiritual plants swayed gently in the breeze, emitting colorful light, like a dream.

Only the location where the Scarlet Fruit was originally planted was sparse.

"Yun Mei, it's those seven points of Spirit Field. I'll have to trouble you to help me level it."

Chen Jiancang pointed to this area and said to Chen Jianyun.

Chen Jianyun didn't say a word, picked up a hoe, and strode towards those seven points of Spirit Field.

She took a deep breath, mustered her energy, raised the hoe high, and brought it down heavily. Each swing carried her deep affection for Chen Jiancang.

Although the roots of the Scarlet Fruit were harder than ordinary weeds, making her movements slightly sluggish, she didn't stop for a second. In no time, her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, and her clothes were soaked with sweat, but she didn't notice at all, only wanting to help Chen Jiancang complete the task.

Chen Jiancang, on the other hand, came to the pavilion and carefully opened the jade box containing the spiritual seeds.

He was completely focused, his gaze sharp, preparing to carefully examine the state of each spiritual seed and its cultivation plan.