140: Doing things together can be quite enjoyable.
Nothing can stand forever.
Even Monkey Brother's Ruyi Jingu Bang has a period of weakness after every battle with demons and ghosts, having to shrink and rest inside his ear.
Why should a mere Mortal like me force anything?
Although New Year's Eve has extraordinary significance, it is just a hurried passerby in time; it won't deliberately stop at this moment, nor will it stay an extra second for anyone's nostalgia.
The world is still the world, and people are still the same people.
When the sun was high in the sky, the two woke up at the same time. They had no intention of getting up and remained snuggled together.
Xia Weiyu just burrowed deeper into Su Chen's arms, tightening the quilt to prevent him from escaping.
Su Chen pecked Xia Weiyu on the cheek before breaking free and sitting up: "Let's have some breakfast."
He took out a small dining table from the Storage Space, with two nutritious breakfasts laid out on it.
They were still steaming and ready to eat at any time.
While drinking porridge, Xia Weiyu peeked at Su Chen from time to time. Although she had long since decided on him, it wasn't until last night that she felt she truly had a home.
A small home belonging only to her and Su Chen.
This was something that couldn't just be cherished; it also needed to be protected, using strength to safeguard this home.
Although Su Chen said to rest for a few days for the New Year, she couldn't become lazy; she had to Cultivate hard! To protect this home.
That's what I thought, but Su Chen wouldn't allow it.
It's said that one follows their husband's lead; she could only go along with Su Chen, resting for a few days before considering Cultivation... On the first day of the lunar year, the two washed the bedsheets together, wore couple's outfits, put on couple's watches, and went for a walk by the seaside.
They opened a joint account together and deposited 10 yuan, watched a movie together, and rode a bicycle through the streets and alleys.
On the second day, you braided my hair, I shaved your beard, we went to a buffet together, walking in leaning against the wall and walking out leaning against the wall, and kabedon-ed each other in an elevator with only the two of us.
On the third day, they made a cake together, made crafts with clay together, and snuggled under the covers at night to watch horror movies.
On the fourth day, they slept in together in the morning and shopped on their phones... They had agreed to meet Yang Junlong at the Kunlun Mountains pass on the eighth day. There was still plenty of time, but Xia Weiyu wanted to go earlier.
She thought about going ahead of time to adapt to altitude sickness and then collect information to prepare for entering the Kunlun Mountains.
Xia Weiyu was determined to succeed in this treasure hunt.
Of course, she was more focused on playing; most of her considerations were about having fun, and the treasure hunt was just an excuse... Su Chen held his phone and asked seriously:
"Do you really want to book the tickets?"
"It's nearly 3,000 kilometers from Qing City to there. Taking the train takes thirty hours; flying would be faster."
"Book them. It's for fun anyway, and taking the train together is also fun. Isn't there a scenic spot over there? If we go early, we can watch the sunrise and sunset."
"Once we get busy in the mountains, there won't be time."
The New Year is Peak tourist season, and tickets are hard to book. Since there were seats, Su Chen didn't hesitate and booked them directly.
Thinking about having to sit on a train for over thirty hours was painful; flying could save a lot of time.
But Xia Weiyu wanted to experience the feeling of a long journey, and since it was all for fun, it was better to follow her wishes.
Seeing Su Chen hesitate, Xia Weiyu clicked purchase for him:
"Don't hesitate. Any way of playing is playing. Taking the train is also experiencing life, isn't it? We'll take a plane next time."
"Then it's settled. The tickets are for 11 PM. We'll pack and prepare today and leave tonight."
That's what he said, but there wasn't actually much to prepare; both of their clothes and luggage were in the Storage Space.
"Let's buy another suitcase."
Su Chen was puzzled: "A suitcase? What for?"
"Who goes traveling without a suitcase? If we don't bring one, where will we put our clothes and toiletries?"
"Times have changed, Lady Empress. We have storage magic treasures."
"I just want to buy one."
Xia Weiyu wouldn't give up, her fingers tapping away as she selected a suitcase and had the delivery man bring it to the door.
It's hard; only women and small-minded people are difficult to deal with. It clearly fits in the Storage Space, yet you insist on taking it out and putting it in a suitcase.
Forget it, if the Empress likes it, then follow her wishes.
"As the Lady Empress commands. We must keep up with the trends; can you even call it traveling if you don't bring a suitcase?"
'Ding, gained Xia Weiyu's favorability, lottery ticket +777.'
Xia Weiyu was very dedicated to this. The second the suitcase was delivered, she began unpacking and packing.
She took out various clothes from the Storage Space and folded them neatly inside.
They were categorized neatly, not wasting a bit of space.
Su Chen watched from the sofa while petting the cat, not forgetting to remind her:
"Leave some room for toiletries."
Xia Weiyu thought it made sense: "We should also put some food and drink in. This suitcase isn't enough; do we need to get another backpack?"
We have a storage ring, and the food and drink stored inside are enough for us to eat for ten years... He thought this to himself but didn't say it, cooperating with Xia Weiyu.
"A travel bag is indeed needed. It's convenient to carry a bag when climbing the mountain to watch the sunrise."
Xia Weiyu nodded, thinking it made sense, while also looking at travel guides on a forum:
"Train food is expensive and tastes bad. We need to prepare our own rations for the day, and provisions."
"Su Chen, do you have any recommendations?"
"Braised beef noodles?"
"Yes, instant noodles are convenient and easy to carry. Get the bagged ones to save space."
"Also, bring a rice bowl; it can be used all the time, even during the trip. It's cleaner, more hygienic, and easy to carry."
Having agreed, Su Chen took out a series of items such as travel bags, instant noodles, and toiletries from the Storage Space.
Then he watched Xia Weiyu tirelessly organize them and finally pack them into the travel bag.
As long as the Empress is happy, after all, the lottery tickets keep coming.
lottery tickets: 367,534.89
Lottery Wheel: Platinum Quality
Before he knew it, he had over 300,000 lottery tickets. At this rate, it wouldn't be long before he saved enough for a million consecutive draws.
When the time came for the lottery, he could also level up the Azure Dragon Heaven Control Physique to the max.
While thinking, he used the Seizing Heaven and Altering Fate Cultivation experience. His strength reached the fourth-grade Peak, and in a while, it would be the fifth-grade.
fifth-grade strength is the same Realm level as the Dean; the status instantly goes up.
Combined with a series of trump cards, he would definitely be able to teach that Cult Master of the Tian Sha Cult a good lesson.
"Su Chen, did you secretly raise your Realm again!"
With the Breakthrough in strength, the spiritual energy fluctuation was a bit stronger just now. Now his disguised Realm was indeed a bit higher.
"Did I?"
"You're still lying to me. I just felt your energy fluctuation. You're already at the third-grade Late Stage."
"Uh, well, I broke through without paying attention."
"Lady Empress, you need to catch up quickly. Strive to Breakthrough to the third-grade before my strength reaches the fourth-grade..."
...After eating dinner, the two set off.
At this moment, Su Chen understood the true meaning of Xia Weiyu buying the suitcase. Experiencing life was one aspect... the fundamental purpose was to use it for play!
Xia Weiyu sat on the suitcase, wearing sunglasses and holding the handle.
While Su Chen pushed her from behind.
"Su Chen, speed up! I'm going to drift around this corner."
"Then control the throttle well and time the nitrogen boost correctly."
"Don't worry!"
"Don't worry," you say, but you're really getting into character.
Lady Empress, you're sitting on a suitcase, not a car. And with a speed of five miles per hour, how am I supposed to let you drift?
Although it was difficult, Su Chen still found a patch of snow and fulfilled Xia Weiyu's little dream...