Legend of the Great Sage Chapter 562 - The Heavens Are So Far Away

“Qingshan, you’ve changed a lot.”

In the dark room, Han Qiongzhi touched Li Qingshan’s face with her hand.

Before she knew it, the flagrant youth of the past had already become a man. His jawline seemed to become more defined, while his gaze was as resolute as steel. As her father had said, she was unable to make clear of what it was hiding. The reason for exactly why he was so resolute seemed to be a mystery.

Her instincts told her that during the few years they spent apart, he had been through many things, far more than she could ever know or imagine, enough for him to develop a sense of unfamiliarity.

He was like a statue. He seemed no different on the surface, but as long as she touched him gently, she could tell. The material he was made from was completely different, such that every single detail had become different.

Li Qingshan grabbed her hand and said gently, “You’re no different. You’ve become much thinner.” And much more mature.

Han Qiongzhi let out an interjection of agreement and leaned against him in his arms gently. Li Qingshan embraced her firmly as he thought inside, Qiongzhi, I’ve already become very strong. I can protect you.

Perhaps he was fated to let go of many things on his path to the Nine Heavens, but he refused to let go of this person in his arms. He recalled a line from a movie in his past life, “Who said you can’t roam the jianghu with your wife by your side?”

TL: Referring to the movie “Ashes of Time”, released in 1994.

The room was tranquil. They simply listened to the sound of falling snow outside.

The two of them spent that night fully clothed, listening to the sounds silently.

Li Qingshan did not even have a hint of lust. Instead, he felt extremely peaceful.

In that moment, the battle-hungry, bloodthirsty Northmoon seemed to depart from him. His long-departed heart as a human returned to his chest, giving off warmth.

Only when the sun was about to rise did Han Qiongzhi hesitate and ask gently, “Qingshan, are you hiding something from me?”

Li Qingshan held her by the shoulders, separating them f

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