No one dictates how to live.
It's too easy to not care about the lives of ordinary people; that line is effortlessly crossed… He could not care, but at least care a little, right?
Xia Ai'er believed his current cultivation was sufficient.
He had been nurtured by five thousand years of history.
Could he not act like a superior being?
A fist the size of a casserole dish was right there, one hand holding a stick, the other a sweet date.
Bow when you should, punch when you should.
He relied on his reputation to get by!
Even if he was naive, it was better than changing himself and becoming a different person just because of a few words from others.
The Pride of a Transmigrator was, what you say might be right, but I'm living very well right now, I have my own rhythm!
I'll smile at you on the surface, but what you say, I just! Won't! Listen!
"Do you think you know everything?"
Gao Xinaim asked, narrowing her eyes.
"I know astronomy and geography."
"I understand the past and am not confused by the future."
Xia Ai'er's lips curved slightly; he really did know a little bit of everything.
"Then let me ask you a few questions."
"If you have excess Saint Beyonder characteristic in your body…"
Before Gao Xinaim could finish speaking, Xia Ai'er interrupted, "Don't say Saint Beyonder characteristic, even if it's excess Angel Beyonder characteristic, I wouldn't be stingy about sharing it with the elves."
"Oh? Is that so?"
"What about a non-Storm pathway, or even a Beyonder Pathway that cannot be converted with the other four Beyonder Pathways? If you have another high-level Beyonder characteristic…"
This time, Gao Xinaim had only just started when Xia Ai'er interrupted again, "I thought you were going to say something important. I might keep some particularly unique ones for collection, but if my friends need to use these Beyonder characteristics, then let them use them."
"Even if he's not an elf?"
Gao Xinaim's tone quickened.
"Even if he's not… Hiss!"
Xia Ai'er answered without thinking, then clutched the soft flesh on his waist, which felt like it was about to be twisted off, letting out a gasp.
"Is this what you call maturity?"
"Is this what you call, you won't betray the elves' interests?"
Gao Xinaim's grip was incredibly strong, as if she could crush a small mountain. Xia Ai'er was so pained that tears were almost coming out. He instinctively grabbed Gao Xinaim's thigh, wanting to squeeze back, but hesitated for a moment, then let go without acting.
Mainly because he felt guilty…
But…
It seemed like there was no reason for him to be bullied for nothing, right?
Even if it was the Elf Queen…
Even if it was the Elf Queen!
His drooping hair extended like tentacles, wrapping around Gao Xinaim's body. It didn't violently constrict her, but merely rubbed the soles of her feet.
After a severe beating, many of Xia Ai'er's mental imprints were shattered, and his courage had grown considerably, but he hadn't directly evolved to the point of throwing an elbow strike.
"Control, probe, always ready to counter, hehe~"
Just as Gao Xinaim was about to continue her commentary, she couldn't help but chuckle as she was tickled, and the strength in her hand weakened.
Xia Ai'er felt the pain lessen, and his hair stopped tickling her, but it still remained wrapped around her body. For a moment, he was genuinely worried that if he relaxed, he would be kicked out, followed by a remark, 'Is that all? You still need to practice.'
"Still quite considerate."
Gao Xinaim moved her legs. Although she was tightly entangled, there was no particularly uncomfortable pain.
Xia Ai'er's hair felt a little itchy, and his gaze drifted, looking down at the ripples on the water's surface, as if lost in thought, but in reality, he felt guilty.
How did the Elf Queen know that he might act as a babysitter out of certain fondness and closeness?
This was unscientific!
"Do you realize your Error?"
Gao Xinaim asked, lying on Xia Ai'er's back.
"I'm not wrong."
Xia Ai'er answered very firmly. Whether he was wrong or not was another matter; he simply wouldn't admit it. This was a matter of principle.
"In your subconscious, is this extravagant, wasteful habit not wrong?"
Gao Xinaim's tone rose slightly.
She had long seen Xia Ai'er's casual attitude of not taking Beyonder characteristic or mysterious resources seriously.
She didn't know if this was because Xia Ai'er had lived through the prehistoric era and hadn't changed his mindset—one person full, the whole family not hungry—and thus regarded these resources, which could serve as a foundation, very lightly.
She only knew that if she didn't correct him quickly now, who knew how much he would give away for free in the future.
"I'm wasteful?"
Xia Ai'er was shocked. What a strange adjective. Before he transmigrated, he wore a pair of sneakers for three years, and his monthly entertainment expenses didn't exceed 500. A frugal young man like him was actually called wasteful?
Did he start a business?
Did he take out a loan?
Did he play the stock market?
"I can tell you enjoy sharing and showing off."
"You enjoy helping others to display your abilities and strength."
Gao Xinaim mercilessly exposed him. She could feel the once vibrant hair wrapped around her instantly wilting.
Xia Ai'er stared blankly, clutching the edge of the bath, his head repeatedly knocking against the agate-inlaid stone slab.
Why does this world have such disgusting things as Spectator…
I want to show off in front of the Tarot Club members, am I eating your rice?
How can you be so certain that I will definitely give away Beyonder characteristic for free in the future?
Xia Ai'er had never felt as despairing as he did now. Even with the beautiful Elf Queen right behind him, Xia Ai'er had no desire whatsoever at this moment. He only wanted to reincarnate as a mushroom… He just wanted to find a place where no one was around and bury himself.
"You don't need to feel ashamed. Even ordinary animals, powerful males, want to gain more by displaying their strength."
Gao Xinaim's lips curved slightly as she gently comforted him.
Bang!
Xia Ai'er cracked the floor beside the bath. He tremblingly tried to crawl out, to get away from this man-eating place, but Gao Xinaim grabbed his hair and dragged him back.
"Big sister, please spare me!"
"I'm still a baby!"
Xia Ai'er said, covering his face, filled with grief and indignation. Steam even began to rise from the top of his head, two thousand five hundred years earlier than Rosell, who initiated the industrial revolution.
"Hehe~"
"You don't need to be shy. I've lived for thousands of years and witnessed the growth and decline of too many lives. You just need more learning, more experience…"
"Oh, right, what you wanted to say just now was, those are my things, my private property, how I deal with them is my freedom, and it has nothing to do with the elves' interests, right?"
"Who are you trying to impress by pretending to be so magnanimous…"
Xia Ai'er could no longer endure this torment. With a whoosh, he transformed into a bolt of lightning and left the bath, heading out of the palace. However, Gao Xinaim's reaction was even faster than his.
The previously calm Elf Palace instantly began to shake as the Storm pathway superior's pressure on a subordinate unfolded. Gao Xinaim, who contained an unknown amount of Angel Beyonder characteristic, once again dragged Xia Ai'er back.
Can't escape…
This time, Xia Ai'er hugged Gao Xinaim tightly, burying his face in her chest, refusing to look up no matter what, even closing his pointed ears, unwilling to hear anything more.
"So cute~"
Gao Xinaim's voice echoed directly in Xia Ai'er's mind. With the damned Spectator, closing his ears was useless.
Xia Ai'er hugged her even tighter. He wished he could strangle Gao Xinaim! Make her stop talking!
"Your biggest flaw is that you still harbor some of what you call 'morality' from your era, especially since your mind is still immature. These will all become your burdens, and even the God of the Sun could not escape."
"He was quite generous, but what was the result?"
"If possible, I even hope you learn from the cunning and cruel Aurmir. If the Elf King hadn't been so unyielding back then, we might still have had a chance…"
"Now, lift your head and look at me."
Gao Xinaim's voice carried a hint of magic. Xia Ai'er hesitantly lifted his head from her chest, and then she kissed him.
"Now, let go of your morality."
Her voice echoed in his heart.