My Arms Can Turn into Blades

Chapter 578 - 55: A Brief Calm

"Hmm... No, Mom doesn’t let me probe into others’ minds. She says we should focus on actions, not thoughts. I said Uncle Wu You thinks about rich women every day, and he said I’m being bad."

The little girl’s cheeks puffed up: "But Uncle Wu You used to think about rich women every day."

"That’s Wu You’s way of surviving."

Xia Yue laughed again: "But don’t learn from him."

"I definitely won’t learn from him."

The little girl shook her head: "A long time ago, I stopped trying to probe into others’ minds. Now even Uncle Wu You seems to have changed. The last time I probed... was when Brother Chen Lusi came to save me.

Uncle Xia Yue, let me tell you a secret: actually, Brother Chen Lusi is a lot like you."

"Oh?"

Xia Yue didn’t comment.

"Because you’re both easy to understand. The first time I met you, I knew what you were thinking, although there were also many thoughts I couldn’t grasp, but overall, you’re easy to understand. Compared to others, I’d rather leave with you."

The little girl gripped Xia Yue’s hand: "Brother Chen Lusi is the same. Although he also has thoughts I can’t grasp and thinks of other little girls, overall, he’s very easy to understand.

But... it’s like he doesn’t want to get involved with me, probably because he feels the more entangled he gets, the more he receives, and the greater the responsibility."

As she spoke.

She seemed a bit down, pursing her lips: "That’s also why I’m afraid of him. He won’t hurt me, but it seems he doesn’t like me either."

"That’s not it."

Xia Yue shook his head, giving a negative answer, and chuckled lightly: "He’s just not made up his mind yet."

"Made up his mind?"

The little girl couldn’t quite understand.

"You’ll understand later."

Xia Yue replied with a smile.

As they talked, they had already returned to Celestial Strategy Trading.

Xia Yue took the little girl into the elevator but didn’t go to Celestial Strategy Trading, instead heading to the top floor.

"I still don’t understand."

The little girl frowned, suddenly whispering: "Isn’t it that he doesn’t like me?"

"No, it’s just that responsibility is very important to some people."

Xia Yue led the little girl out of the elevator and then up the stairs to the balcony.

He pushed the door open.

The setting sun, gilded in its glow, painted the sky and buildings red.

It also painted the faces of the two of them red.

"For example, when I brought you back and sent you to school, it meant I took on the responsibility. I need to ensure you can study in peace... And your mom, by choosing to be your mom, is also taking on the responsibility. Responsibility means taking care of you."

Looking at the beautiful sunset, Xia Yue felt quite good, his mouth couldn’t help but curve into a smile: "Chen Lusi is afraid he can’t bear the responsibility, so he’s never made up his mind."

"Talking to me also requires taking responsibility?"

The little girl was a bit annoyed: "I don’t need him to take responsibility, isn’t that enough..."

"Because your identity is quite special."

Xia Yue laughed, gently ruffling the little girl’s head: "Many people want to take you. You know that, right? Being familiar with you means needing to protect you, and it’s not something you can say you don’t need, and it won’t happen. Some people only follow their inner guidelines."

The little girl was silent for a moment, seeming to accept this explanation, and asked again: "Then why did you say he hasn’t made up his mind?"

"Didn’t you say he was like me?"

Xia Yue gazed at the city under the sunset: "Actually, I used to be like that too... Moreover, your brother Chen Lusi has more sense of justice than me, he’s an old-fashioned gentleman close to being clumsy.

But for some reasons, he’s hidden a lot of things.

But when the day really comes when it’s needed when he’s made up his mind, he’ll step forward."

The little girl’s eyes lit up: "Then will he be like you, actively talking a lot with me?"

"...Hmm."

Xia Yue was stunned by her words, then looked down at the slightly excited little girl, realizing that at her age, she indeed only focused on what she cared about. He chuckled lightly: "He definitely will, so Xiaoyan..."

"Hmm?"

"You can talk to Chen Lusi if anything comes up in the future. If you encounter danger, call him, contact him, he’ll come to help you."

"Oh... I know."

The little girl nodded lightly at the words: "Mom also says so."

Xia Yue continued: "Mm, and remember to tell her you want to keep studying, he’ll manage everything for you, and then you can focus on going to school and growing up well. Also..."

Xia Yue paused, speaking softly: "Remember, never use your Authority Ability to try to resurrect anyone. Your soul can’t bear it, especially when the other’s soul is thousands of times stronger, like me. Don’t hurt yourself."

"Okay... But why is it Brother Chen Lusi? What about you?"

The little girl nodded again. She had heard these warnings countless times, didn’t think much more, but was curious and raised her small head: "Is Uncle Xia Yue going to travel far again?"

Xia Yue was always like a dragon hidden from sight.

The little girl was used to it.

"Traveling far..."

Xia Yue was momentarily stunned, then looked at the setting sun and nodded: "Yes."

"Very far?"

The little girl held Xia Yue’s hand, her face curious.

"Not far, very near."

"Then when will you be back?"

"Probably will take some time."

"Oh... Then you take care on the way."

"Mm, don’t worry, I’m Xia Yue."

"But still be careful!"

"Okay."

"..."

The afterglow of the sunset illuminated the sky, coloring the entire scene red.

On the rooftop.

A large and a small figure, holding hands, bathed in the warm glow, talking in low voices.

...

"You’ve been picking up Xiaoyan until now?"

An hour later.

Si Yujie glanced at the completely darkened sky, helplessly looking at Xia Yue.