LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 58:
Chapter 58: Life Is Really Fleeting:
“Life… withers away in the blink of an eye.”
In the autumn wind, the sea of withered flowers swayed, struggling against the breeze.
Petals fell one after another, tumbling through the air. Some hesitated mid-flight, while others drifted far away to unknown destinations.
Xu Xi watched this scene and felt the unique sadness and loneliness of autumn. He extended his fingers, catching a petal mid-fall.
“The flowers in Wage City are more fragrant than those in Allenson City. Is it because of the widespread belief in the goddess of nature and the goddess of life here?”
“However, when it comes to withering, their timing is remarkably consistent.”
Beautiful flowers eventually wilt.
Vibrant green leaves turn yellow and fall.
The majority of life in the world is fleeting, hurried, and short-lived. Even though human lifespans are longer than many creatures, they pale in comparison to the eternal existence of gods.
It’s like a drop of water splashing out of a mighty river—small, humble, and unnoticed.
Xu Xi didn’t crave an extended lifespan. Even if the simulation were to end here, he wouldn’t consider it a loss.
Since entering this simulation, he had gained immense abilities and knowledge: magic manipulation, elemental control, mental power techniques, magic device crafting, mysterious observation, and multi-element integration, among others.
Xu Xi had mastery over ten elemental attributes of the world, including life and death. Only time and space remained beyond his grasp.
Wasn’t such an achievement already rich enough?
And besides, Xu Xi was still only 27 years old. His life had a long way to go before its true conclusion. The opportunities for growth and discovery ahead were limitless.
Thus, when it came to his own lifespan, Xu Xi remained content. He didn’t lament the finite nature of mortal life.
What unsettled him was the witch with her eternal lifespan.
Could she endure being alone after he was gone? Would the loss devastate her?
Countless nights, beneath the moon’s light, Xu Xi pondered these questions.
“Master.”
A soft voice interrupted his thoughts.
Startled, he released the petal in his hand. It floated away, brushing his cheek and nose before settling gently into the soil below.
“What’s wrong, Krisha?”
Xu Xi turned to face the speaker.
The witch stood before him, her appearance frozen at 17. Her silver-gray hair gleamed with an otherworldly luster, cascading down her back like a waterfall of light. Some strands softly framed her collarbones, faintly accentuating her pale complexion.
Eternal youth lent Krisha a beauty that would never fade.
Xu Xi thought this should be considered a blessing. But Krisha, unsettled by the changes in her body, saw it differently.
“Master, I… don’t want this.”
Krisha’s limited life experience made it hard for her to grasp the implications of eternal life. All she understood was that it made her different from her mentor—something she could never accept.
Her entire existence revolved around being near her “sun.” The idea of being distanced from him was unbearable.
Seeing her unease, Xu Xi spoke gently to comfort her: “It’s alright, Krisha. Eternal life isn’t a bad thing. Many people in this world would give anything for it.”
“Really?” she asked hesitantly. “So, it’s actually a good thing?”
Xu Xi remained silent for a moment, his gaze shifting upward. He watched birds soaring over the treetops, their movements precise and graceful as they darted through the sunlit sky.
“It’s neither good nor bad,” he finally said, his tone vague.
The witch’s life stretched far into the future. Xu Xi believed she could experience it for herself and decide whether eternal life was a blessing or a burden.
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[Krisha feels uneasy about her changes. She senses the growing distance between you and herself.]
[Despite your reassurances, her unease does not fade.]
[Determined to bridge the gap, the witch begins working harder.]
[Her strength improves.]
[Her skills in housework improve.]
[Krisha pushes herself in every way, striving to grow closer to you.]
[You can’t help but smile at her efforts. One afternoon, you tap her gently on the head, telling her to stop overthinking and simply live each day well.]
[Krisha listens, her frantic energy subsiding slightly.]
[In the fourteenth year of the simulation, you are 28, and Krisha is 20. Despite her age, she still retains the appearance of a 17-year-old.]
[From this year onward, Krisha begins to reduce her trips outside. She realizes that her unchanging appearance over the past three years has drawn attention.]
[To avoid unwanted scrutiny and protect you from gossip, she chooses to stay within the courtyard, limiting her outings.]
In a world where immortality existed, there were items like Zhuyan Dan, blessings from the God of Beauty, or the spring of life that slowed aging.
But even these miraculous items couldn’t achieve true eternal youth. They merely slowed aging to an imperceptible degree. Internally, the body still grew and decayed.
Krisha, however, was different.
She had achieved true immortality, her time frozen at 17. To ordinary mortals, the difference might go unnoticed.
But for mages, with their heightened sensitivity to mental energy, her immortality was unmistakable. They could see that her nature was far from human.
After all, what ordinary person could live forever?
In the magical world, only gods or rare immortal beings could attain such a state.
To avoid trouble and protect Xu Xi’s peaceful life, Krisha chose to confine herself to the courtyard. She no longer ventured out for shopping or errands.
This secluded life lasted two months.
Watching her diligently handle housework, train in magic, and sweep the courtyard every day, Xu Xi made a decision.
“Krisha, let’s prepare to move to another city.”
The news caught the witch by surprise. Her usually calm face showed rare confusion.
“Why… are we moving?” she asked blankly.
Xu Xi didn’t hide the truth, his voice warm. “If we go to a new city, no one will know us. This way, Krisha, you can go out again.”
“But…” Krisha hesitated, her tone earnest. “You don’t need to do this.”
The witch had little interest in going outside. Her sole purpose was to assist her master.
Even if she remained in the courtyard for the rest of her life, she would feel content.
To her, moving was unnecessary, especially if it was solely for her sake.