Chapter 370: Chapter 357: After Disguising Herself as a Man the Rabbit Spirit Runs Away with a Baby in Her Womb 67_2
They, carrying the blood of gods, naturally adapted well to this place.
The Divine World was different from the Human World; the Human World was filled with the hustle and bustle of human life while the Divine World was solemn and majestic, with few people about.
In the legends, the five great deities, aside from Changqi, the other four all guarded the regions. Only Changqi, due to the God Emperor’s disappearance, temporarily took on the responsibilities of the God Emperor, staying here to deal with official matters and the affairs of the Divine World, which is why he still resided in Changqi Palace.
“Nothing here has changed; much is still as it was,” Su Zhiruan couldn’t help but feel moved. However, upon another thought, she was at peace, “The common saying goes, ‘a day in the heavens is a year on earth.’ Indeed, I spent seven years in the Human World, and things seemed to have undergone great changes, like seas turning into mulberry fields. It was just seven years, but the changes were many. Human life is so brief; how many seven years can one have? And now, returning to the Divine World and seeing its unchanged state, I can’t help but feel touched.”
“Do you like the Human World?” Changqi turned his gaze towards her, feeling a subconscious tension. He had never faced his emotions before, naturally unaware of his feelings for Su Zhiruan. But now, in his seven years of searching, he followed the perspective of ordinary people, observing the changes over the years.
Changqi had thought, if he could find Su Zhiruan successfully, he would bring her back to the Divine World to live a simple and happy life with her and their child. But he had never considered, what if she preferred to stay in the Human World?
Subconsciously, a question arose in Changqi’s heart.
If Su Zhiruan truly liked the Human World, would he give up or would he be willing to stay with her there?
This question only lingered in his mind for a second because, the next second, the answer became obvious and resurfaced in his mind, lingering constantly.
Perhaps this thought would be incomprehensible to many. Why would a deity like him want to stay in the Human World for a mere member of the Demon Clan? Living an eternal life in the Divine World wasn’t a bad option.
But at that moment, he suddenly realized having a family was what happiness meant, even if it meant a short life with transient happiness, it still counted as a blessing in life.
Even though he was a god who seemed to be the envy of all, for he was eternal with the heavens and earth.
But if he had no kindred spirit by his side, living through this long river of life alone and forlorn, then he thought he would surely go mad.
In the past, he always thought himself merely a tool, a boring machine, maintaining the balance of the Six Realms, ensuring the peace and happiness of all realms, maintaining the relations between gods and Demons, preventing wars from devastating lives and more people becoming displaced. He believed this was his mission and duty as a god.
Changqi always thought he was selfless, born to contribute to the world, believing that he was not his own person but a god who must sacrifice for others.
The title of god might sound grand, but at this moment, he no longer wanted to be one.
He wanted to be selfish just once, to grasp his own happiness, even if it meant his life would become finite and he would become human, he found that he probably wouldn’t regret it.
If he had a wife and children by his side, enjoying familial love, enjoying silent warmth, that would make his journey to the human world worthwhile.
Look, even a god can be selfish!
Changqi took another silent glance at Su Zhiruan. He didn’t know if expressing these thoughts candidly would make her look down on him, or if she would despise him; to give up his responsibilities, to just guard his own little home.
She might reject him fiercely, as she had done with others; he didn’t dare to gamble on it.
He had always known that Su Zhiruan was exceptionally capable; wherever she went, she would carve out her achievements. Her life was vibrant, free, passionate, and bold. Perhaps it wasn’t obvious at first glance, but if you spent enough time with Su Zhiruan, you would naturally sense the strong vitality within her, a resilience, an indomitable spirit that ordinary people couldn’t imitate or learn.
There was something special about her that drew everyone to her. Whether it was with her children, strangers, or those close to her, she always measured everything just right. She had a spirit of great love, and her soul shone brightly.