When he was a child, he liked to pinch his own chubby cheeks, but ever since that incident three years ago, it was as if he had built a wall in his heart, shutting everyone out. No matter how hard you tried to get close, his lukewarm attitude would always drive you away in disappointment...

　　“He really came back... But it seems he still sees me as the little tagalong from childhood, such a blockhead...” Pouting slightly, Emily then felt a bit guilty about her own greed.

　　“Emily, these three years, don’t blame Adam Bennett gege. During that time, even I was living in a daze. But luckily, you were there with me.” Adam Bennett scratched his head a little awkwardly, apologizing.

　　Emily gave a sweet smile, and the grievances she had suffered over the past three years instantly vanished in the boy’s clumsy apology.

　　“Ahem, by the way, Emily... how much money do you have left?” Letting go of the soft little face in his hand, Adam Bennett suddenly asked with a dry laugh.

　　In the family, aside from his father, only Emily was close to him. After embarrassing his father so much today, he had no face to ask him for money again, so he could only turn to Emily.

　　“Money?” Blinking her bright eyes, Emily asked in surprise, “Does Adam Bennett gege need money?”

　　“Ahem... I want to buy something, but I’m still a bit short.” Adam Bennett’s face flushed red. In both his past and present lives, this was the first time he’d ever borrowed money from a girl.

　　Seeing the usually calm Adam Bennett gege show such an embarrassed look for the first time, Emily was a little amazed. Covering her mouth, she giggled, “I still have over a thousand gold coins, is that enough? If it’s not...” As she spoke, Emily flicked her slender fingers behind her back, and a purple-gold card suddenly appeared between her delicate fingers, shimmering with five different colored ripples.

　　A five-patterned purple-gold card—on the Dou Qi Continent, at least Dou Ling strength was required to qualify for such a status-representing gold card. Of course, some transcendent powers also had this privilege.

　　“That’s enough, that’s enough...” Nodding happily, Adam Bennett couldn’t help but want to pinch Emily’s pretty cheeks again, but fortunately managed to restrain himself at the last moment.

　　“Don’t worry, I’ll pay you back every cent in the future.” Patting his chest, Adam Bennett promised.

　　“Who cares if you pay me back...” Pouting, Emily quickly put away the purple-gold card behind her.

　　“Let’s go, it’s getting late. Tomorrow I’ll take you around Wu Tan City.” Adam Bennett waved at the girl, then excitedly leapt down the mountain.

　　Standing in place, Emily smiled as she watched the boy who had regained his carefree spirit from three years ago. She smiled softly and murmured, “Nalan Yanran, should I hate you, or thank you?”

　　...

　　The morning sunlight streamed in through the window, shining on the boy sitting cross-legged on the bed cultivating, warm and cozy...

　　“Hoo...”

　　After sitting quietly for a long time, Adam Bennett took a deep breath, and a faint white stream of air, visible to the naked eye, flowed in through his mouth and nose, nourishing his bones.

　　His eyes suddenly opened, a white gleam flashing through them. Adam Bennett stretched lazily, his face full of longing and intoxication: “This is the feeling... After three years, the feeling of getting stronger is finally back.”

　　He slowly climbed out of bed, stretched his muscles and bones, then changed into a new set of clothes. Outside the door, Emily’s melodious and clear voice rang out: “Adam Bennett gege, are you up yet?”

　　“This girl, she’s really early.” Shaking his head helplessly, Adam Bennett turned and rummaged through the cabinet for a while, finally pulling out a small box. He carefully opened it, and a golden light immediately shot out, making Adam Bennett squint his eyes...

　　“This is all I have to my name.” Hugging the small box, Adam Bennett shook his head with a wry smile.

　　He pushed open the door and walked out. Seeing the youthful girl at the door, Adam Bennett couldn’t help but whistle playfully.

　　Today, Emily was dressed in a tasteful light green outfit. The soft color made her look even more pure. A pair of tight-fitting long pants wrapped her slender, shapely legs perfectly, accentuating her curves.

　　Long legs, perky hips, and a slightly developed chest—right now, Emily was undoubtedly like a young maiden on Earth, full of vitality and alluring youthful charm. Of course, that unique, elegant aura was something Adam Bennett had never seen in any other girl...

　　“Here, the thing you needed.” Seeing Adam Bennett come out, Emily handed over a black card with a bright smile. This was an ordinary gold storage card, with a maximum limit of five thousand gold coins.

　　Casually taking the black card, Adam Bennett teased, “Why is the little lady dressed so pretty today? Do you have a date with someone else?”

　　“Yes, yes, this is the first time in three years that Adam Bennett gege has invited me out. Emily feels so flattered, of course I have to dress up a little.” Adam Bennett’s affectionate teasing made Emily’s eyes curve into crescent moons as she giggled playfully.