She paused, then continued to make a pointed remark.

After all, the original owner's only wish was to survive; she didn't want to stay in the base or the other world forever.

She was also testing him to see what his plans were for the future, given that he was using Zhou Ying's identity as a cover.

Wen Zhaoye seemed to understand her unspoken meaning.

"Yes, this kind of world is really meaningless."

His golden pupils flickered slightly. He remained silent for a few seconds, his voice still deep, but no longer so tense.

"But if the person who created this world was always alone, living in a place of only darkness and cold, perhaps he created this world because he wanted to find something to do."

"And perhaps this is the only way he can feel that he still exists in this world; he just desperately needs... the feeling of being alive..."

Wen Zhaoye paused, seemingly organizing his thoughts to explain to Zixi.

"However, if someone is willing to stay with him and make him feel less cold, perhaps he will think that peace is not bad either."

He raised his eyes, his gaze landing steadily on Zi Xi's face for the first time. Complex emotions surged in his deep dragon eyes, and his voice carried an almost bewitching low hue.

These words were practically a blatant hint and... provocation.

Coupled with his extremely aggressive gaze, it creates a strong contrast.

Ahhh, even though I don't understand what they're saying, it's so direct, so direct!

This guy's direct attack is too much for anyone to handle! Sister Xi, you'd better say yes!

Mona, who was standing to the side, was almost suffocating and couldn't help but worry for Xi-jie, so she fanned her vigorously with her hand.

Zi Xi hadn't expected him to be so... blunt.

"Oh? I didn't expect Instructor Zhou to be such a... family-oriented person, even though he seems so cold?"

"With such a smooth talker, you must be very popular, right? Why are you alone? Could it be..."

Zi Xi feigned composure, even teasing him in return, a slight smile curving her lips.

"Could it be because you're too old? I've heard that orcs have very long lifespans. Instructor, you... you're not over a hundred years old, are you?"

She deliberately dragged out her words and looked him up and down.

Wen Zhaoye: "???"

He froze completely.

Is the Gu family member old, over a hundred years old?

"I'm not..."

Wen Zhaoye's golden dragon eyes widened slightly in shock, and he subconsciously wanted to refute.

He's not some old man!

He was clearly still a young and strong, promising young talent in the Dragon Clan!

"I know, I know! Sister Xi, the base's records show that Instructor Zhou's actual age is 137!"

"Compared to a pure human, the instructor is 115 years older than you!"

Mona, who had been watching the drama unfold from the sidelines, finally found a chance to interject. She immediately raised her hand, looking excited as if she finally knew the answer.

"One hundred and thirty-seven? That's quite a mature age indeed."

"From a purely human perspective, Instructor Zhou, you could practically be considered my great-grandfather."

"At such an advanced age, you haven't settled down and started a family. Instead, you're working as an instructor at the base. Instructor Zhou, you wouldn't be thinking of sacrificing yourself for the base, would you? Are you a staunch advocate of remaining single?"

Upon hearing this, Zi Xi feigned surprise and covered her mouth, her eyes curving into crescents. She smiled as she looked at Wen Zhaoye, whose face had instantly darkened, and continued to tease him.

Wen Zhaoye's brows furrowed deeply, and his forehead tightened as well.

He felt as if several arrows had pierced his heart.

He said he could be her great-grandfather?

And they even said he's a non-marriage advocate?