Chapter 1490 - Do you regret it? Was it worth it?
It's Not Easy to Be a Man After Travelling to the Future
The world here was silent, so silent that Ling Lan felt suffocated.
Was she dead? There was no Ox-Head or Horse-Faceâguardians of hell. There was no so-called hell either...
Little Four said that once oneâs spiritual power dissipates, they will be completely dead. Ling Lan silently observed this tranquil world, beginning to consider whether this was the last moment before her spiritual power dissipated.
But why would my spiritual power produce such a world at the very end?
Ling Lan was perplexed.
Suddenly, two streaks of light appeared on her left and right. It was as if two paths appeared out of thin air in the tranquil space.
Are these here to guide me?
Ling Lan looked at the two paths, which only slightly differed from each other in terms of brightness, and frowned slightly.
Staying here was not a solution. Ling Lan took a step forward, unwilling to give up. However, she realized that she couldnât step out at all. It was as if she was restricted.
She tried to step onto the dark path on the left, but there was no resistance at all.
It really wanted her to take this path.
Ling Lan was just about to step onto this dark path when her heart skipped a beat. The step she took came to an abrupt stop.
Right on the heels of that, she moved 180 degrees horizontally and stepped onto the brighter path.
The moment she stepped on the bright path, the other dark path instantly disappeared as if it had never appeared before.
Is this a choice? Ling Lan pondered.
Since it had already been decided, Ling Lan would not dwell on it no matter the outcome. She instantly forgot about the dark path, and decisively made her way along the bright path.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, Ling Lan felt as if she had experienced her entire life. The long period of time and the unchanging environment had already become a tranquil and silent world. If not for the terrifying endurance she had gained from her two lifetimes and the training she endured in this life of hers, any other ordinary person would probably have been driven mad by this and completely collapsed.
Ling Lan closed her eyes slightly. When she opened them again, she was still calm and indifferent, as if she had never suffered prolonged torture.
After a long time, a deep sigh sounded in the tranquil space.
Ling Lan didnât seem to hear it. She continued to walk forward with her original pace.
The sigh did not stop. Every now and then, it would ring out, gradually reaching Ling Lanâs ears from afar, as if reminding Ling Lan not to ignore its existence.
Ling Lan wasnât moved at all. She continued walking on the path at her own pace.
âBoss Lan!â The voice was the first to lose its cool and suddenly shouted.
A cold light flashed through Ling Lanâs eyes. Suddenly, she reached out and pulled out someone by the ear from the void.
âOuch, ouch, ouch...â That person grabbed Ling Lanâs hand that was pulling at his ear and jumped out with a loud cry.
âWhy are you here?â Ling Lan let go of her hand and asked calmly.
âIâm here to see you.â That person had a smile on his face, just like before.
âThis isnât somewhere you should be, Xie Yi,â Ling Lan said calmly.
âIâm not supposed to be here, but Boss Lan, you should know your current situation. Why?â Xie Yi shrugged nonchalantly.
âYou mean Iâm dead?â Ling Lan was not surprised. Wasnât this supposed to be the ending?
âThatâs true and thatâs not true. It should be said that you stepped onto the two realms of Yin and Yang, so you will meet us who are also in the two realms of Yin and Yang,â Xie Yi smiled and said.
âYou guys? Xieâer?â Ling Lan raised her eyebrows.
âItâs not just Xieâer. There are others too...â Xie Yi replied. âI didnât expect you to choose this path. If you chose the other path, you wouldnât have met me. It seems like Iâm luckier than Xieâer. Hahahaha. â
âThe other path has Xieâer?â Ling Lanâs heart thumped.
Xie Yi didnât reply and just smiled at Ling Lan.
âThere are others... Xieâer wonât be the only one youâll see.â Ling Lan pondered over Xie Yiâs words, and then thought about how Xieâer represented Xie Yiâs dark side. Then, did that dark path contain such existences?
âSince the person Iâm meeting is you, itâs fateâs choice. Speak.â Putting aside the enlightenment she had just received, Ling Lan turned to look at Xie Yi.
Xie Yi laughed and shook his head. âI canât hide it from you after all. I just want to ask, Boss Lan, have you ever regretted it?â
âRegret?â Xie Yiâs question made Ling Lan pause for a moment. She seriously thought back to the choices she had made in this life. Although not every choice was correct, every choice was what she wanted to do. Even if the result might cost her life, she did not regret it.
âNo!â replied Ling Lan decisively.
âNo?â Xie Yiâs gaze was complicated. There was admiration, relief, helplessness, and worry. In the end, he sighed. âBoss, we canât help you. You can only rely on yourself. All the best!â
As soon as he finished speaking, Xie Yi turned into a gust of wind and disappeared without a trace.
Do I regret it? Ling Lan looked down at her hands and repeated Xie Yiâs question.
Yes, I have no regrets! Ling Lan raised her head once more, her gaze calm. She once again set off on her journey, waiting for her next companion.
Since Xie Yi said there were other people, he couldnât be the only one who appeared.
After walking for some time, Ling Lan seemed to turn numb. Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out, âYouâre finally here, my daughter.â
Following this voice, Ling Xiao suddenly appeared in front of her. The warmth of his aura nourished Ling Lanâs initially exhausted mind. She instantly became filled with vigor and strength.
âLong time no see, Father.â A hint of a smile appeared in the corners of Ling Lanâs eyes. Along the way, she had also thought that it would be good if she could just see Ling Xiao one more time. Unexpectedly, her dream had come true. This made her rather happy and blessed, and her initially indifferent expression became lively.
âYouâre more powerful than before. Iâm proud of you, my daughter.â Ling Xiao revealed a proud look. Just like before, he was the one who always considered his precious daughter the best in the world.
âFather, if I hadnât reached this level, would you also not have wanted to tell me your true strength?â Ling Lan sighed. She knew that her father was very strong, but she didnât realize that her father was even stronger than she had imagined.
âSome things require you to figure it out on your own. Everyoneâs path is different,â said Ling Xiao with a smile. Since Ling Lan had already found her path, he did not need to interfere with her choice.
Ling Lan sighed, âFather, just be honest. Itâs fine even if you donât know what to say.â After being Ling Xiaoâs daughter for so many years, how could she not understand Ling Xiaoâs problem?
âAhem~â Ling Xiao brought his fist to his mouth and coughed a few times before saying, âErm, I came this time to ask, do you think your life was worth it?â
âWas it worth it?â Ling Lanâs eyes narrowed.
In this life, she became Ling Xiaoâs daughter and Lan Luofengâs daughter. She got to know a bunch of friends. She got to know Little Four, Little Blossom, the instructors, and the chubby Little White. They were all important to her. Compared to her previous life, she had received so much. How could it not be worth it?
âIt was worth it. Iâm proud that Iâm your daughter. Iâm proud that Iâm Ling Lan!â Ling Lan said firmly.
âIâm proud of you too.â Ling Xiaoâs gaze was filled with gratification, but there was also a trace of worry, but more of helplessness...
With that said, Ling Xiao disappeared from Ling Lanâs sight as suddenly as Xie Yiâs disappearance.