Upon hearing that familiar voice, Qian Shudie's body stiffened slightly.

She turned her head stiffly and saw Su Nian, who had appeared behind her at some point, exuding an imposing aura without being angry.

Qian Shudie's eyes darted around, glancing left and right, before she said absentmindedly, "Um... well... I'm going for a walk, a walk..."

Su Nian raised an eyebrow slightly, "You wandered all the way to the far south while taking a stroll?"

Qian Shudie coughed lightly, "I've always been quite interested in this place, so..."

Su Nian frowned. "Alright, stop fooling around and go back!"

Qian Shudie raised her chin and said stubbornly, "No!"

"There is only ice and snow here. The further south you go, the more dangerous it becomes. Let alone a mere Golden Core cultivator like you, even an Elder in the Void Refinement stage might not be able to return alive."

As she spoke, Su Nian reached out to take Qian Shudie's hand and lead her away.

Unexpectedly, Qian Shudie dodged backward, pouting her red lips, and stubbornly said, "This is my own choice, it's none of your business!"

This girl... her tone of voice seems different than before.

Su Nian crossed her arms and asked with a scrutinizing gaze, "Do you still consider me your master?"

Qian Shudie pursed her lower lip, and tears suddenly streamed down her face.

Su Nian was at a loss. He hadn't expected that she would cry just because he asked her a simple question.

"Who would want to be your disciple?! Do you even understand my feelings?! Did I travel all the way from the Demon Realm just to become your master?!"

Wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes, she screamed hysterically, "You idiot! I'm never following you again!"

After saying that, he turned and ran away.

The thick snow reached her waist, and she trudged through the snow with difficulty, leaving a long trail in her wake.

As Su Nian gazed at Qian Shudie's retreating figure, a hint of reluctance flickered in the depths of her usually calm eyes.

"This girl is so devoted. Since you've already taken two wives, it wouldn't hurt to take another one, would it?"

In his mind, Qian Weiwei's voice rang out.

Su Nian shook her head. "Others can, but she can't."

"Why? Just because she's a demon?"

"Isn't that enough?"

Over the next few days, Su Nian continued her journey through the far south.

He slowed his pace, taking one step at a time.

His every step left deep footprints, as if he were leaving some kind of mark.

About a mile behind him, a small, thin figure was quietly following.

Crossing snowfields, climbing snow-capped mountains, and traversing icy rivers... no matter how treacherous the place, Qian Shudie always followed behind Su Nian.

He wanted to use this method to make her give up, but unfortunately, he failed.

Ten days later.

Snowflakes covered Qian Shudie's hair, shoulders, and nose.

The environment was unusually cold, seemingly colder than any day before.

Her hands were covered in chilblains, her face was thin, and she kept breathing hot air to warm her cold little hands.

The further you go into the far south, the lower the temperature becomes.

Even now, let alone Qian Shudie, even an ordinary Golden Core cultivator might not be able to withstand such cold.

She slowly climbed forward on this snow-capped mountain.

The ice shards between the rocks made walking difficult. She reached a steep cliff, raised her face covered in frost, and looked up at the front.

Su Nian could no longer be seen from her sight.

But she could vaguely sense that he was right in front of her.

Once you climb this snow-capped mountain, you'll be able to see his silhouette again.

She wanted to fly on her sword, but just as she was about to do so, she felt a sharp chill in her chest, which forced her to cough repeatedly.

She realized that the chill of the far south had penetrated her body, and she could no longer fly on her sword.

It seems... the only option is to climb up.

Thinking this, she grabbed the protruding ice surface with her bare hands.

She climbed carefully, but when she was halfway up, she lost her footing and fell.

Time seemed to slow down at that moment, and she watched helplessly as she fell downwards, powerless to stop herself.

Then, she slowly closed her eyes...

When she woke up again, she heard the crackling sound of the campfire.

She slowly opened her eyes and saw the pitch-black cave ceiling and a blanket covering her.

She slowly got up and saw Su Nian sitting there, eyes closed, meditating.

"You're awake." Su Nian said calmly as Qian Shudie got up.

"Um... thank you for saving me."

"It was nothing."

Su Nian stood up, walked to Qian Shudie, and looked down at her.

The firelight illuminated Su Nian's cold and stern face as he stared expressionlessly at Qian Shudie.

Qian Shudie looked up at Su Nian, gazing at him intently, as if she understood what he was about to say next.

"The road ahead will only be more difficult than the road you have already traveled. I'm warning you one last time: it's not too late to turn back now."

Qian Shudie didn't answer, but just pursed her lower lip and lowered her head.

“I can take you back,” Su Nian said calmly.

Qian Shudie still did not answer.

She simply clutched the blanket tightly, wrapping it around her body.

"I'm not going back..."

Su Nian: "..."

"Since you're so unwilling to see me, then you should leave." Qian Shudie, wrapped in a blanket, shed tears one by one.

"Since I can't leave a mark on your heart in this life, I'll die here and be reborn as a small animal in my next life to find you again."

"Whether it's a kitten, a puppy, or a bird... as long as you're willing to take it in, whatever it becomes, it's better than being a demon again, one that you don't like!"

Su Nian fell silent and remained silent for a long time.

Finally, he let out a long sigh.

He bent down and gently rubbed Qian Shudie's head.

"Why are you doing this to yourself..."

Qian Shudie did not respond, but simply hugged the blanket silently without saying a word.

Su Nian remained silent for a long time.

In the end, he agreed to let Qian Shudie travel with him.

Since you're so eager to join, then come along.

Su Nian stood up and extended her hand to Qian Shudie.

"Come with me, let's go find Ye Family Village together."

Qian Shudie looked at Su Nian's outstretched hand, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and happily hummed in agreement.