Kali's expression was still extremely gentle. In her eyes, Shi Xiaobai was like her past self. He was an obstinate but cute person, a Light that made people feel fondness for him, and a Darkness that made people cherish him tenderly.
She had butt in originally because she could not stand the actions of the upper echelons of [Gaia]. She had only wanted to take the spot of mentor, but just in name.
However, she was now very happy that she had done so on a whim. If not for that, she would not have encountered this youth that she felt so much affection for. And for this, she was willing to teach him some things, giving him the power he desired.
Noticing that Shi Xiaobai was not replying because he was in a daze, she asked a fourth time.
"Youth, do you desire power?"
Shi Xiaobai, who was still considering how to mock her flat chest, suddenly had an idea when he heard her question. With a flash of brilliance, or of course, you could say it was a brain aneurysm, Shi Xiaobai replied, "No, I desire boobs."
Then he looked at Kali's chest and said with a sigh, "But you have none!"
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Chapter54 This Sacrifice is too Great!
His tear-stained cheeks had yet to dry, and his voice even sounded nasal, but when Shi Xiaobai said, "no, I desire boobs, but you have none", it sounded like Kali's flat chest was so flat that pushed him beyond tears.
"Are...you serious?"
Kali's hand immediately froze as she looked incredulously at Shi Xiaobai. She noticed Shi Xiaobai was staring right at her chest with all seriousness, with an extremely solemn expression. That look was completely at the limits of seriousness.
Kali received her answer.
This was neither a joke, nor a mockery, but illustrating a very objective fact. The fact was irrefutable, impossible for anyone to repress one's anger.
How many years has it been since she sent the last fool, who mocked her flat chest, into the deep abyss?
It was a long, long time ago. It was so distant in the past that she had forgotten this lamentable fact. Due to the World Tree's powers, she had stopped growing, but she had always desired for a mature and well-developed body! Even though it was a laughable form of self-satisfaction, nor was it to please anyone, she similarly wished the sacred grounds on her chest had the right to be proud. It was a woman's nature!
But why? Why was the person who ripped this scar open, Shi Xiaobai? It had been so long since she "liked" a person, so long since she had the pleasure of talking to someone, so long since she placed someone in the soft spot in the deepest recesses of her heart.
Looking at him felt like she was looking at her past self. Hearing him call himself "This King" made her think of the warmth from those cold, desolate days. His existence in this boring world seemed like the sudden blooming of a wild flower in an eternal winter!
She even believed that in the next short period of a hundred years, her life would even turn interesting because of him.
However, the beautiful fantasy that was nearing on reality was so easily shattered. Like a floating bubble, it gently burst.
But why, why did you have to be the one who burst it?
Anger, embarrassment, disappointment... A potpourri of emotions intertwined themselves in Kali's heart as it suddenly transmuted into a cold aura that emanated through the entire room.
In fact, Shi Xiaobai was staring at Kali's chest in order to organize his words. By the time he reacted, a cold aura had crept up to his body. It was as though he was enclosed in an ice chamber, from head to toe.
"Sigh."
With a gentle sigh, Kali suddenly turned around to merge into the light, disappearing from the room.
"Pa!"
The sound of a thud was heard from the couch. Looking down at it, Shi Xiaobai noticed that at the spot where Kali sat, there was a droplet of water dampening the sofa, turning it into an ink-like wet stain.
There was no rebuttal, no cursing or reprimand, not even a single word. Kali gently turned around and left, leaving behind a teardrop.
Why did this happen?
"I never expected This King to enjoy such a high position in her heart."
Shi Xiaobai very quickly came to a conclusion. Looking at the wet stain on the sofa, Shi Xiaobai's heart suddenly felt heavy.
She was obviously angry, but she had left silently. Why?
This was because the disappointment and the despondency she felt reached their limits, so much so that her anger and embarrassment could be ignored!
The more important the person, the more complete the disappointment one felt. It would result in increasing neglection, or even choosing to disregard the person.
"When we meet in the future, we would probably be strangers, I guess?"
Shi Xiaobai suddenly felt a sense of loss. Although they had only known each other for less than an hour, the impression she gave him felt like they had known each other for several years. She listened carefully to his every word. She believed him, understood him, comforted him, and even treated the tender spot buried deep in his heart with affection.
She was like a confidant he had known for a very, very long time. A simple word, a simple smile, or even a gesture made him feel a comfort that came from the bottom of his heart. It was like being with her was a natural process, one that happened organically.
That feeling was truly very warm. He had already seen her as a friend in his heart.
But at this moment, Kali had left in disappointment. The bond between them was completely shattered with that teardrop. He was weak like an ant, while she was as powerful as the massive shape-shifting beast, Kun Peng. When the Kun Peng flew off, how was an ant able to chase after it?
However, there was no way for time to repeat itself. Even if the matter was regrettable, it could only become memories, too late for one to feel regret.
"Make your choice, youth!"
The fiery voice suddenly boomed as the familiar black text appeared once again.
[ Choice 1: In one minute, say three lines that mock flat chests. The target has to be Kali, and she has to hear it clearly! ]
[ Choice 2: In one minute, say three lines that profess your love. The target has to be Kali, and she has to hear it clearly! ]
(Gentle Reminder: This choice is considered a "Mischief-style choice" where only the choice is performed. No reward.)
Time returned back to the moment the choices appeared. Kali's fingers were still rested on Shi Xiaobai's cheek. Her eye was filled with love and pity, and the warmth and fragrance from her body was just inches away.
Shi Xiaobai was stunned.
Who the fuck said time wouldn't repeat itself?
Who said that regrettable matters could only become memories? Too late for regret?
Pui! This King was feeling so many mixed emotions, and now it was all bullshit!
Darn you Absolute Choice, give This King's melancholic feelings back!
If time had not suspended, Shi Xiaobai's face would probably reveal the most brilliant and moving smile.
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...
The choice required him to say three lines that mocked flat chest within a minute, and Shi Xiaobai only had the time to say one, hence he did not manage to fulfill the choice's condition, turning back time.
Shi Xiaobai had a chance to choose again.
Mocking flat chests or profess his love.
Shi Xiaobai was once again in a dilemma. Although time had repeated itself, the choice was still as difficult as ever, and was even more difficult than before.
If he were to mock her flat chest, Kali would leave in disappointment. They would then be strangers that would probably never meet again.
However, if he were to confess to Kali, she might very likely transform into the terrifying "girlfriend". Yang Wei's depiction of those nightmarish scenes could very likely turn into reality.
"Sigh, she thinks so highly of This King, so how can This King chill her hear
t? Girlfriend...isn't it just a girlfriend? This King has never...never feared!"
At this moment, Shi Xiaobai felt like he was shouldering a great undertaking. To prevent Kali's disappointment, he actually chose to sacrifice his own happiness by making Kali his girlfriend!
This meant that he would have to spare a large portion of his time in the future to accompany Kali shopping, eating, watching movies, walking the streets, engaging in lovey-dovey acts, rolling in sheets...
"This King sacrifices just too much!"
Shi Xiaobai lamented his great sacrifice and could not help but praise himself for shouldering this huge undertaking.
Since he had made a choice, then the preparation for his confession speech needed to be done. He could not repeat the same mistake.
"Heh heh, how can the Confession of a King be done hastily. It has to be world-shaking. It has to dry up the seas, rot the rocks, turn the sky desolate and mar the land!"
Shi Xiaobai began to think hard over it. Thankfully, Yang Wei often flaunted the confession lines girls used at him. Shi Xiaobai had memorized a few that he found interesting, and now, he was able to use them.
"I got it!"
Shi Xiaobai's eyes suddenly lit up, having filtered out the confession statement he liked the most.
"This King sacrifices just too much!"
Shi Xiaobai sighed in his mind, before choosing choice 2.
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Chapter55 The Strongest Attack in History!
Kali gently wiped the tears from Shi Xiaobai's face as she recalled how she too had once cried so miserably. But back then, no one helped wipe the tears for her. If...if there was such a person back then who understood, comforted and encouraged her, how nice would it be?
With this thought in mind, the gentleness in Kali's heart turned even more tender.
"Li, I finally understand why I returned from the cycles of reincarnation. It is all because of the machinations of fate." Shi Xiaobai's gentle voice suddenly entered her ears.
Kali was stunned. Was "Li" referring to herself?
As she was dazed for a few moments, her right hand was lightly grasped by Shi Xiaobai. She did not pull away after a few moments of hesitation.
"That day, sealed in the chamber of ice, I suddenly heard the truth in your music."
Shi Xiaobai grabbed Kali's soft hand with both his hands. His gaze was gentle and warm, just like a spring breeze.
"That night, I listened to the chanting of sutras, not for enlightenment, just for a trace of your scent."
"That month, I spun all the prayer wheels, not for the release of souls, just for the touch of your fingertips."
"That year, I crawled forward on the mountain path with long kowtows, not for pilgrimage, just for being close to your warmth."
"That life, I crossed mountains, rivers and pagodas, not for reincarnation, but for an encounter with you somewhere during the journey!"
Shi Xiaobai took a step back and said softly, "After numerous cycles of reincarnation, I have finally met you. I am willing to give up the freedom of being alone, giving you half of my time, so as to exchange for half of your time."
"Fate destined our fateful encounter, allowing us to form a lovers' pact. Become my girlfriend, Li!"
The first half were lines from Yang Wei's confession, while the second half was improvised by Shi Xiaobai. This was probably the most flamboyant confession in the world.
The moment Shi Xiaobai finished speaking, he heard the announcement "Absolute Choice completed" in his head which relieved him. However, he immediately tensed up again and looked at Kali with a perturbed expression. At that moment, despite knowing that the Confession of a King was unstoppable, he still prayed that Kali would be tempted to reject the Confession of a King.
"Sorry, you are a nice person, but we aren't compatible!"
Kali remained dazed for a moment before she suddenly shook her head coldly. She said it in a very cold voice.
Shi Xiaobai took a moment before he snapped out of his resulting daze. Kali's word meant that she rejected the lovers' pact, and had rejected being his girlfriend?
She actually rejected?
She actually could reject the sensational Confession of a King?
At that moment, Shi Xiaobai laughed!
"Looks like This King's prayers worked. A miracle has happened!"
After recognizing Kali's rejection as a miracle, Shi Xiaobai immediately felt his entire being relaxed. Without having the worry from the Absolute Choice, and without a "girlfriend" to feel vexed over, life suddenly turned bright.
Shi Xiaobai beamed a glowing smile as he said to Kali with a laugh, "I understand."
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Shi Xiaobai's confession was very pompous, but after a moment of rumination from Kali, she could understand the poetic intricacies and feelings in it. She was somewhat touched, but she clearly wasn't moved.
She had lived for so many years but had yet to be in a relationship. She had never held hands or kiss, naturally for her reasons.
Although she "liked" Shi Xiaobai, it was the "like" an adult had for a cute child. For Kali, Shi Xiaobai was just an ignorant child. Never once had she thought of a romantic relationship.
But Shi Xiaobai had confessed to her at this moment?
Having not known each other for more than an hour, love at first sight could explain his feelings, but the feeling was still too odd. Kali was initially surprised, thinking that Shi Xiaobai was just joking.
However, from Shi Xiaobai's expression, he looked extremely sincere.
He fell in love with me just like that?
At the instant Kali generated such a thought, she immediately said the coldest of words—you are a nice person, but we aren't compatible!
After saying those words, Kali immediately lamented in her heart. She felt like she had been too direct. Shi Xiaobai was a good child, so she should have rejected him nicely!
However, Shi Xiaobai's reaction had went far beyond Kali's expectations. He was smiling, and smiling ever so brightly.
He could smile even after being given the "Nice Guy Card"?
"He must be forcing a laugh!"
With this thought, Kali immediately felt some guilt. The more sincere Shi Xiaobai smiled, the more she felt his pain that resulted from putting on a front. She had really made things difficult for him. To prevent her from feeling guilty, he had forced such a laugh. Wouldn't this make her more guilty?
Kali simmered in guilt for a moment before deciding to lead Shi Xiaobai on a little, hence she said, "You have to know that I have lived for many years."
Kali wanted to tell Shi Xiaobai that the gap in their age was too wide, which made them incompatible. However, she found it hard to force out those words when it reached her teeth. Age was such an annoying thing to mention! Hence, Kali switched to a more euphemistic manner of speech.
Shi Xiaobai was stunned hearing this, thinking that Kali was flaunting her immortality. He immediately muttered, "This King's will is like yours, immortal and undying!"
Will?
Upon hearing this word, Kali fell into deep thought.
"Did will refer to his heart's intentions? Was he telling me that even if he were to die from old age, his heart will go on forever with me, immortal and dying, until the end of times? Was he so unwavering?"
Upon thinking of this, Kali suddenly felt her heart stop. She suddenly remembered an important matter. Right, she was his mentor.
"Cough, I have something I forgot to tell you. Actually, I'm your exclusive mentor! You have to address me as 'teacher' in the future!"
Kali believed that with their capacities as mentor and student, this difference would make him stay away, right?
Shi Xiaobai finally frowned.
"The saying goes that 'he who teaches me for one day is my father for life'. Wouldn't This King be acknowledging her as a father?"
In fact, Shi Xiaobai had the thought o
f becoming Kali's disciple at the outset, however, the saying "he who teaches me for one day is my father for life" had made him pause. Shi Xiaobai sighed and said, "I appreciate your kindness, but I will definitely not become your student! Not a chance!"
Kali was completely dumbfounded when she felt the determination in Shi Xiaobai's tone.
After witnessing her power, he was still able to resolutely reject being her student. Did he not desire such power?
No, he must desire it more than anyone, but why did he refuse?
"Could that be why he doesn't want to become my student. He also doesn't want a gap in our capacities? Just for this matter, he is willing to forgo the power he greatly desires? Are his feelings that deep?"
At this moment, Kali was a bit moved. She began to take Shi Xiaobai seriously. Although he was only thirteen years old, he already looked like a teenager. A genius like him might already have numerous girls liking him by now?
Kali quickly shook her head, abandoning such strange ideas in her head. After hesitating for a moment, she said softly, "Shi Xiaobai, to tell you the truth, I am a pure pixie as well as the World Tree. If I were to engage in boy-girl relationships, it would desecrate the pureness and defile the sacred tree, causing my strength to weaken, so..."
Kali sighed. This was the reason why she was willing to stay chaste for eons. Even though her body had stopped growing ever since she was a teenager, even though her mind was mottled by the passage of time, how could she not have yearned to have a taste of this thing known as "love"?
But she couldn't. She could not do the most passionate things lovers do, so since she would be destined to hurt her loved one, then it was better not to have a loved one in the first place.
"I see."
Upon hearing Kali's words, Shi Xiaobai's eyes lit up while he found himself lost in thought.
So boy-girl relationships would cause the weakening of strength!
Shi Xiaobai made such a conclusion from Kali's words as he began muttering to himself, "Looks like This King has to cultivate the so called Virgin Boy Exercise..."
Since engaging in boy-girl relationships would result in the weakening of strength, then what Kali cultivated was likely related to her purity, then wouldn't the cultivation skill for boys be the Virgin Boy Exercise!?
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