Chapter 190: The Triangle is the Most Stable

“Cressa, are you getting used to living on Earth?”

“Yes, with you here, I feel very at ease.”

“Is that so? You’ve been working hard lately, always taking care of the courtyard for me.”

“There’s no need to thank me, it’s what I should do…”

The sun blazed like fire, scorching the earth.

The ground turned into a golden ocean, and under the blue sky and white clouds, the air shimmered with faint waves of heat.

Xu Xi and Cressa sat in a corner of the courtyard.

Under the shade of green vines, they chatted lazily, enjoying the summer’s lethargy.

The conversation wasn’t profound—no discussions about laws or forbidden secrets of immortality—just trivial, everyday matters.

Xu Xi was patient.

He asked about the witch’s daily life and her feelings.

In the second simulation, Xu Xi and the witch had spent a long time together, but the end of the simulation didn’t mean he would stop caring.

For the witch who came to Earth, as well as the other two girls, Xu Xi still held concern.

In Xu Xi’s eyes.

The so-called “supreme” was still quite distant.

What he saw was still just his sister who always pestered him for candy, the emotionally detached witch, and the impulsive princess who acted on a whim.

“Mentor, please have some water…”

The cookies were gone.

Cressa had baked them perfectly—crispy, not greasy, soft yet fragrant—but eating too many inevitably made one thirsty.

So, Cressa brought over the pre-prepared ice water.

Xu Xi drank it all in one go.

Feeling refreshed and invigorated.

“Thanks, Cressa,” Xu Xi habitually thanked the witch.

Looking at the empty cup, Xu Xi wondered if he should find a suitable opportunity to buy Cressa some gifts.

The witch had done well.

In every aspect, in every sense, she had done exceptionally well.

So well that Xu Xi felt if the courtyard were to lose the witch, it would fall into a brief standstill. Because of this, Xu Xi wanted to reward the witch.

But the emotionally detached witch showed little interest in anything.

The oversized witch hat bought before the New Year.

Was one of the few things she was interested in.

“Cressa, is there anything you want?”

“…No,” the immortal witch stared at Xu Xi for a long time, her eyes reflecting his face, before she gently shook her head.

An expected answer.

Xu Xi temporarily set aside the idea of rewarding the witch and instead asked about other matters.

For example, how the witch was getting along with the other two girls, and if there had been any conflicts.

Cressa shook her head again and offered her evaluation:

“…The Kind One is a bit pitiful.”

“…The slightly troublesome brute.”

Her tone was detached, devoid of joy or sorrow.

Since the day Xu Xi met Cressa, she had always spoken in this manner, her expression never changing.

But for some reason.

Xu Xi felt that Cressa’s tone was particularly微妙 at this moment.

“Did I make some mistake in educating this child?” Xu Xi thought, looking at the delicate face so close to him, but he held his tongue.

Never mind, it’s not a big deal.

The fact that the three supremes from different systems hadn’t started fighting was already the best outcome.

“Cressa, could you get me another cup?”

“Yes, Mentor.”

The witch took the empty cup from Xu Xi.

Poured in new ice water.

For the rest of the time, Xu Xi and Cressa continued to talk, with Xu Xi doing most of the talking and the witch quietly listening.

Occasionally, Cressa would also share some of her “work reports.”

“Mentor, while you were in seclusion, the Red Dragon came looking for you.”

“Oh? Little Red? What did it want?”

“It seems it found a new dragon clan.”

Hearing Cressa’s answer, Xu Xi was slightly surprised. He hadn’t expected the Red Dragon to take his New Year’s instructions so seriously.

Good, very good.

Rex Sanchez is a good Red Dragon.

Xu Xi felt quite pleased and decided to improve the Red Dragon’s待遇 in the future.

“However, I’m temporarily tied up now, so I’ll have to find time later,” Xu Xi closed his eyes slightly, feeling his spiritual energy surging more and more.

Like a roaring storm, reaching its peak in a crescendo.

It was the precursor to godhood.

“Cressa, I need to rest for a while, to prepare for the ascension ceremony,” Xu Xi looked at Cressa, “Can you stay by my side for now?”

“Please rest assured, Mentor.”

The witch didn’t hesitate at all.

She answered quickly, her expressionless face filled with vigilance, the “Gray Rekindling” staff appearing in her hand.

Before she even did anything, the air began to hum.

“Yes, I trust you.”

Under the sunlight, the witch’s beauty was flawless—a shadow facing the blazing sun, a person standing with a staff.

Seeing the witch so serious, Xu Xi smiled and lay back comfortably in his chair.

His eyes gradually closed.

While resting his body, he was also regulating his spiritual energy, preparing for the upcoming ascension.

“…”, Xu Xi was so focused that he completely let go of control over his body, immersing himself entirely in the world of elements and spirit.

He confidently entrusted his body to the witch’s care.

“Mentor.”

“I will wait for you.”

“Always, until you wake up…”

The sunlight was quiet, the hot wind silent.

While Xu Xi slept.

Cressa’s world also fell into silence.

In this scorching summer, the colors of all things were vibrant and beautiful, but the witch had no interest in them. She just stood呆呆 by Xu Xi’s side.

Staring intently at the familiar sleeping face.

What is emotion?

What is liking?

What is love?

The witch had seen many answers, but those were others’ answers, not her own.

Her restless fingers repeatedly loosened and tightened around the staff. The immortal witch was utterly quiet, waiting for the sun’s next awakening.

Emotions accumulated in her chest.

Heavy, anxious.

The overly familiar scene made Cressa’s fingers tremble slightly.

But she restrained herself well, because this time it wasn’t an eternal farewell, but the sun’s rebirth.

All the witch needed to do.

Was to listen to Xu Xi.

Stay乖乖 nearby, waiting for Xu Xi to wake up.

Yes, that was all that was needed. The witch’s heart calmed slightly.

She waved her staff, and an invisible magical barrier protected Xu Xi, shielding him from any potential danger, while a surge of elements provided a favorable magical environment.

If possible.

The witch wanted to stay by Xu Xi’s side until he woke up.

But unfortunately, the courtyard’s supremes weren’t limited to just the witch.

Not long after.

Xu Moli and Wu Yingxue appeared beside the witch. After briefly understanding the situation, they too chose to stay by Xu Xi’s side.

Very默契地.

The three supremes each stood on one side.

Forming a stable triangle.

When Xu Xi woke up and saw this overly harmonious scene, his brain even paused for a moment.