"You're back so soon?"
Ulysses was a little surprised to see Bai Xi when he opened the door. He thought that, given Bai Xi's personality, it would take some time for her to come back, or she might not come back at all, and he would have to go after her again.
"Yes, I agree to be with you."
When Bai Xi said those words, it didn't sound like she was accepting a confession; instead, it sounded as if she was determined to complete some kind of mission.
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Ulysses was also somewhat bewildered by the discrepancy between her words and expressions.
Although he didn't expect Bai Xi to be shy, it didn't have to come to this. They were supposed to be lovers, not business partners, so this sounded really strange.
"You disagree?"
Bai Xi tilted her head and asked.
"...No, no, I just feel that you're not acting normally."
Ulysses sighed, sometimes wondering how Bai Xi's thought process worked, or if something had happened to her outside that caused her to act so strangely after returning.
"Something's not right."
Bai Xi looked puzzled.
She simply listened to her heart and felt that dating Ulysses would be beneficial for her future, so she came back to him. Isn't that strange?
Perhaps because Bai Xi's confusion was too obvious, Ulysses was speechless for a moment, then reached out his slender hand and placed it on Bai Xi's head, his tone helpless.
"As expected, you have no idea what liking someone means."
He often felt an indescribable sense of powerlessness when facing Bai Xi. In the past, it was because of the secrets about her that were impossible to uncover, no matter what he did. Now, he wanted to truly enter her heart, but he couldn't find a way in.
She was like an indestructible iron ball; no matter which angle you tried to break through, you would always get the answer that perfectly matched your expectations.
For example, right now.
The woman in front of him seemed to have no idea what it meant to be lovers. Although she agreed to his proposal, it felt like they were playing house. She agreed because of some reason, not because she liked him.
"What do you mean? I like you..."
Bai Xi frowned. She didn't understand what Ulysses meant. She felt what it meant to be moved. If being moved wasn't love, then what was it?
She wouldn't have agreed if she hadn't genuinely developed feelings for Ulysses.
Love without affection is like a pile of loose sand, unable to truly revive her emotions.
No, you have no idea.
Ulysses sighed, pressed his forehead against Bai Xi's, and uttered a deep sigh.
However, this might also be the reason why he fell in love with Bai Xi. Her innocence and purity were mixed with ignorance and naivety. She seemed to know everything, but in reality, she knew nothing.
I wonder what Bai Xi and that angel talked about over these hundreds of years.
This reaction is nothing like someone who has been in a relationship.
As Ulysses thought this, he had no idea that neither Baixi nor El was emotionally naive. Baixi was immersed in the crisis of fighting against the world's consciousness every day, while El was a naive and innocent person who simply did not understand other ways of expressing love.
So much so that after Baixi and El got together, nothing happened between them except for kissing and hugging.
In other words, they had a very innocent love affair, like that of elementary school students.
In addition, Bai Xi agreed to El's request partly out of guilt, and partly out of affection. As for true love, neither of them had ever experienced it.
Bai Xi's understanding of love is also pitifully thin.
What are you saying...?
However, Bai Xi herself was completely unaware of this, and instead found Ulysses's behavior inexplicable. She had many things to do and didn't know what Ulysses was struggling with.
"It's nothing. Starting today, I'll teach you how to love someone."
Ulysses was quite resilient; he accepted within seconds that Bai Xi didn't actually love him and that she only started dating him because of a fleeting moment of attraction. However, he didn't give up. Instead, he put in his best effort and made thorough preparations to spend this time with Bai Xi.
He knew that Bai Xi would leave sooner or later; she came from the future, so she would definitely go back.
But it doesn't matter, he has immortality. In the time without Bai Xi, he can sleep forever, and when he wakes up, he can still have his lover.
The lover he personally taught must never be handed over to anyone else.
As for the time before Baixi leaves, during this time that belongs only to her and him, Baixi will definitely fall in love with him.
Ulysses had that confidence.
"..."
Bai Xi remained silent. She felt that Ulysses' reaction was completely different from what she had imagined. He even said he would teach her how to love, but didn't she already know how...?
The thought had barely crossed her mind when she suddenly realized what it meant.
Is she really capable of love?
This is a very serious issue.
However, she couldn't find the answer for the time being, but she wouldn't stop Ulysses from doing anything. After resolving this matter, she would return to her temple. She needed to do something to help her future self overcome the difficulties.
"You're leaving right after we started dating? You really are..."
Upon hearing Bai Xi's words, Ulysses felt a wave of dizziness wash over him; Bai Xi truly didn't want to waste any more time.
Aren't you coming with me?
Bai Xi interrupted him without hesitation, her eyes not questioning, but filled with certainty.
After all, Ulysses had been chasing after her all along.
"...go."
Ulysses was speechless for a moment.
He naturally wanted to spend some time alone with Bai Xi first, but considering that Bai Xi had always been alone with him before, he could only reluctantly agree in the end.
And so, Bai Xi left the cabin with Ulysses.
Roy was also following Behemoth, showing a look of disgust towards the progenitor of vampires. He knew how much conflict existed between Ulysses and Behemoth, so much so that even though Ulysses hadn't done anything, Roy was still annoyed with him.
"When will Little Ghost and the others come back?"
After learning that the other six elemental spirits didn't actually dislike her, Bai Xi breathed a sigh of relief, which is why she asked that question.
"It will take some more time."
Luo hesitated for a long time, seemingly wondering whether to tell Bai Xi the truth, but in the end he managed to brush it off. However, he still carefully watched Bai Xi's expression, afraid that Bai Xi would misunderstand.
They are preparing for something very important, but they can't tell Baixi right now.
"Okay, I understand."
Bai Xi lowered her eyes and did not ask any further questions.
As the three of them traversed through the clouds, the outline of the temple finally came into view. The familiar outline even made Bai Xi momentarily dazed.
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