Chapter 207 - Only By Giving Up Can You Get What You Want

Translated by Eve

Edited by Serefina

15. Only By Giving Up Can You Get What You Want

Lu Ting stared at Xie He. Not only had Xie He remembered this place, he had even preserved it.Lu Tings eyes softened. It felt like he had gone back in time. Back then, he had sat in front of Xie He nervously. He had known the other person so well but he had been forced to pretend like the other was a complete stranger.

Gradually, he had been able to carefully get closer to the other.

Just as Lu Ting felt overwhelmingly touched, he heard Xie He ask, For how long had you been secretly watching me back then?

A flash of awkwardness flickered thtough Lu Tings eyes. He coughed into his fist but he didnt dare lie. Three years.

Xie Hes voice was airy and he seemed lost in thought for a moment. Three years.

How could he forget that day?

In the beginning, he had been very wary. Lu Ting had also only done this on impulse. He hadnt been completely genuine. It had been a planned encounter. However, things had ended up heading in a completely unexpected direction.

In the end, Lu Ting had fallen in love with him and Xie Hes wariness had gradually faded. Slowly, he had let this man into his heart.

That day had also been Xie Hes birthday. Neither of his parents had remembered. He hadnt expected anyone to remember. He had pretended he didnt care but the him back thenhow could he not care?

Then, someone like this had appeared. This person remembered his birthday and every holiday. He remembered every little thing, big or small.He was obviously a clumsy person but he had protected Xie He with a sincere heart. Actually, Xie He didnt need to be protected. But still, he had let Lu Ting protect him.

What he needed was probably someone like this, someone who would love him wholeheartedly without any reservations.

He had calmly and rationally watched as this person gradually fell for him, as the other gave him everything he wanted.What Xie he needed was never momentary love or a moment of impulsebut long-term, unchanging companions.h.i.+p. What he needed was someone who could support him, someone he could rely on, and someone for whom he could do the same.

If you can give me that, I will give you what you want.

Xie He tapped on the table and smiled at Lu Ting. I was really surprised that you came back.

Maybe he hadnt understood why in the beginning, but after encountering so many hosts, there was no way he wouldnt start thinking about the process. Those people that left had never come back either. They had all been in a rush to complete their mission and leave.

They had thrown his world into disorder but they had not felt any sense of responsibility.

If the first person that had come hadnt been Lu Ting, if Lu Ting hadnt come backwhat direction would his world have headed in?

Lu Tings gaze was gentle and his voice was low. I had not known whether Id be able to come back.

Xie He murmured, Thats right.

Nothing was certain. Lu Ting hadnt known if he could come back and Xie He hadnt known if he would fall in love with someone else. Everything had been uncertain.In the end, he was nothing but an ordinary person, a bug from an E-ranked world. Even if he gave it his allthere would still be times where he would be hesitant.

Like this time. He didnt know if he would regret making this choice. That was why he was hesitating.

But he couldnt give up like this.

It was such a rare chance. If one of them were to have given up, they would never have been able to see each other again.

Could humans overcome a G.o.d? Even if they could, they had to be given the opportunityan opportunity to be freed.Otherwise, all their struggles would be for naught as they would be nothing but an ant fighting against the stream of fate.

Furthermore, Xie He had never been one to give into his weakness and hesitation or let go of an opportunity that he had worked so tirelessly for.

He had never been a willful person.

Xie He looked at Lu Ting and smiled. Did you know? Actually, Ive always been grateful that you had come to my world.

Lu Ting looked back. This was the first time he had heard Xie He say such a thing to him. After hearing about everything, Xie He was still able to say that he was really happy that Lu Ting had come to his world. This was also how Lu Ting felt.

I am very happy to have been able to come to your world and meet you.

Xie Hes long and narrow phoenix eyes held a faint smile. A flash of determination flickered through his eyes. He slowly said, You dont have to worry about me. I wont disappoint you. I will always win. I will continue to win.

The person he loved the most had always been himself. No one could sway him. Not even Lu Ting.

Lu Ting was startled for a moment. But he quickly understood what Xie He meant. After some time, a relieved smile appeared in his eyes. At this moment, he really didnt worry anymore. He trusted that Xie He would be able to make a good decision.

I know. Lu Ting chuckled.

Aside from making fun of Lu Ting, 666 hadnt chatted with Lu Ting much. He thought that things were good like this. Regardless of how this ended, at least Lu Ting could be with the person he loved. Their life was very happy. Although he said ruthless words, he was actually really happy for Lu Ting.

He had even started to think that Xie He really loved Lu Ting.But when he heard Xie He say this, he felt all of his data begin to shake with fury!

666Are you stupid? Or are you stupid? Do you understand what hes saying? He said that hes going to win! It didnt matter before, but youre together now. How can he say something like this so calmly?Xie He made 666 feel both extreme fear and anger. He was even more terrifying than Lord G.o.d.

Lu TingThis is what I wanted from the startfor him to win. He hasnt been influenced by me and is still calm and rational. Isnt that good?

666Have you gone mad? Do you know how low your chances of survival are? It all depends on him.666 was both furious and upset. They knew of a method but they couldnt say it out loud because of Lord G.o.ds tight surveillance. If they said it out loud, their last hope would be dashedBut even if Xie He knew about it, even if their a.n.a.lysis was completely accurate, that still didnt guarantee that Lu Ting would survive. There were countless mishaps that could occur!

666 had run the calculations countless times. Things didnt look good for Lu Ting at all!

Xie He was a regular original inhabitant of a lower plane. He wasnt a G.o.d! He wasnt even a high level host! He was powerless! Even if he was really smart, he was still really weak right now!

k3010;Lu TingkUU1J;Im fine. As for you, have you managed to get 444 yet? Your skills are terrible. Youre even worse than me.k3011;

k3010;666 was furiouskUU1J;Youre about to die and youre still concerned over who Im courting? In any case, I can just find another host after your death. With my level, I can have any host I want. Anyway, I wont ever choose a host as stupid as you again!k3011;When he had bound to Lu Ting, he had been a new system that had just left the factory. In a blink of an eye, nearly a thousand years had pa.s.sedk2026;.

Lu TingLiu

zi

, youre being too pessimistic. I havent died yet. I might not die either. I believe in Xie He.

666Hehe, you trust him that much?

Lu TingYes.

666 decided not to speak to Lu Ting anymore. Who cares if he died? Later, when he meets with 444 again, hes going to badmouth Xie He a lot! Xie He had never really trusted or cared about 444, had he? He only toyed with 444 like the other was a pet. But 444, that idiot, was completely devoted to Xie He and wors.h.i.+pped him like a G.o.d!

They were both idiots!

Xie He didnt speak with Lu Ting. He could tell that the other was currently fighting with 666. He took the menu calmly and began to order.

After some time, the waiter brought the dishes over. There were also two exquisite little cakes.

Xie He pushed one of the cakes over to Lu Ting and smiled. For you.

Lu Ting didnt really like sweets as he still looked down at the cake, he couldnt help but smile. You even remembered this.

Xie He nodded. My memory has always been very good.

The two of them finished lunch but didnt head home. Instead, they went to a love hotel. Before they even made it to their room, things were already getting heated. Xie He kissed Lu Ting hard and they were both busy tearing each others clothes off.

They were like animals that had succ.u.mbed to their most basic instincts. They yearned for each other, yearned to be inseparably linked.

Xie Hes eyelashes fluttered and his eyes were glossy. He looked very seductive. He threaded his fingers through Lu Tings hair and craned his neck up to kiss him. He let out a low, hoa.r.s.e chuckle. Lets go on a trip. Im on vacation now.

Ill take you to see my world.

Lu Ting hugged Xie He and smiled. Okay.

After he said that, he lowered his head to plant a kiss on Xie Hes neck. He wanted to continue. One more time?

Xie He snorted. Move.

Lu Ting could only give up. He ma.s.saged Xie Hes waist and then said excitedly, Im not really familiar with your world. You should lead the way.

Xie He glanced at him. Ive already made all the arrangements.

Lu Tings expression seemed to say that he would do whatever Xie He wanted. He looked really happy. He was like a kept man. However, he didnt feel ashamed of that at all. When are we heading out?

Xie He said, Tomorrow.

After saying that, Xie He gave his a.s.sistant, Fang Nan, a call. He had him prepare all their things to be sent over. They hadnt brought anything aside from money. It was an impulsive vacation.

Although it was an ordinary E-ranked world, it was still a complete world. There were different countries, different people, and different cultures and customs.

If Xie He hadnt experienced everything that he had, he would never have expected that this world was fake. No, thats not rightto the people of this world, it was all real. Their world was real. Their lives were real.They could also experience all the emotions life had to offer.

But in Lord G.o.ds eyes, they were nothing but energy that could be recycled.

Their vacation was free and relaxing. They went to many different countries.

After a bit over a month, they went back to their country. However, they didnt go home. Today, they had come to a really famous tourist attraction. Xie He leaned against the railings and peered out into the fog and mist. They were on a really tall mountain. In the early morning, it looked like a place where immortals would reside.

He turned to flash a smile at Lu Ting. What do you think of my world?

Lu Ting sincerely said, Although its really ordinary, I really like it. He had gone to many crazy and bizarre worlds. He had seen all sorts of grotesque and wondrous sights. Compared to those worlds, Xie Hes world was nothing much. But it was precisely because it was ordinary that it had a sort of power that could move him.It was ordinary, but very real.

Everything here felt so real.

It was the place he missed the most out of all the worlds he had transmigrated toand that was because he had a peaceful life here with the person he loved.

Xie He nodded. I also really like it.

To Xie He, this is the place he grew up in. This was his homeBut when it came to leaving or staying, he didnt need to think before making a decision.

If he wanted to be free, if he wanted to get stronger, he had to give it all up.

He had to give up his world and the person he loved.

Ding, the target Xie Hes Favourability Value +1. The current Favourability Value is 99.

Lu Ting was startled but he laughed soon after. This time, your Favourability Values risen really quickly. Last time, it took me seven years to get it to 99. This time, I reached 99 in less than seven months. You must really love me.

Xie He didnt deny it. He didnt laugh. He only slowly nodded his head. There was a heavy, complicated look in his eyes.

Actually, he had no right to mock Lu Tings previous indecisiveness. He knew that sometimes, making a decision was a really difficult thing to do.

It was because he understood this that he knew Lu Ting didnt have it easy. That was why he had been willing to give the other a chance, to let him come back and give him what he wanted.

And right now, Xie He faced the same difficulty. When someone had to make a choice, when they were faced with the person they loved, they would worry about potential losses. It was really difficult to stay completely rational.

Xie He knew that they could not continue on like this. He would soon lose control over his Favourability Value.

When he didnt care about someone, it was easy to turn on or turn off his affection for them. But when he really cared about someonehe no longer had absolute control over his emotions. Emotions were the most complicated thing in the world. Even if it was Xie He, not even he dared to call himself completely heartless.

Lets go home. Xie He smiled slightly. His profile was lit up by the sunlight, making it look like it was covered in a mysterious light.

Lu Ting seemed to have lost himself to his thoughts as he stared at Xie He. A long time later, he nodded.

They slowly descended the mountain and then boarded the return bus. The two of them kissed as if they were the only two people around. Anyone could tell with a single glance that they were a couple pa.s.sionately in love.

Xie He had sent 444 out to play and 666 didnt want to bother with Lu Ting anymore. Everyday, 666 pondered over how to get 444 to stop obeying Xie He.

Xie He and Lu Ting were both quietly enjoying themselves. This trip had been like their honeymoon.

In the morning, the sun was still high in the sky. But when afternoon came, dark clouds suddenly filled the sky and a storm kicked up.

The bus shook as it wound down the mountain road. Because the rain was too heavy, a boulder suddenly fell down from the top of the mountain! The road was slippery and the bus suddenly served off the cliff!

The people on the bus all screamed in fear!

Lu Tings reaction was faster than anyone elses. He held Xie He tightly in his arms, using his body to s.h.i.+eld the other from the force of impact!

Xie He didnt move. He let Lu Ting hold him. But his gaze was calm, as if everything was going as planned.His Favourability Value was at 99 now. This was Lord G.o.d forcing him to make his final choice.

Thats fine. It was time to make his decision.

The bus flipped several times before it finally stopped on top of a tree. Lu Ting looked at Xie He with concern in his eyes, afraid that the other was hurt. He nervously asked, Are you okay?

Xie He smiled. Im fine.

Lu Ting nodded. He then pried apart the deformed window and carried Xie He out.

Lu Ting took a few steps, confirmed that Xie He was fine, and then placed him down before falling to the ground.

Although Lu Tings bloodline was very strong, it was restricted in this world. For the sake of protecting Xie He, he hadnt bothered to think of himself. He ended up with many broken bones that had ended up stabbing into his organs. He was injured and bloodied all over.

Xie He knelt on the ground. He pulled Lu Tings upper half to rest on his legs, caressing the hair on the others forehead. He calmly said, Youre going to die soon.

Lu Ting coughed out a mouthful of blood and smiled. It was going to happen sooner or later.

There was no emotion in Xie Hes eyes, only darkness. His tone sounded numbed. Do you blame me?

Lu Ting said, I have never blamed you.

Xie He stared at him, his voice carrying a sliver of apology, as if he was trying to give some meaningless explanation. I just thought that this was the most profitable outcome.If I died, you wouldnt be able to keep living. But if you died, I would still live on.

Weve paid so much. If neither of us live, then itd be too much of a loss.

Therefore, Im really sorry but I cant give you that last Favourability point.

Lu Ting didnt have the energy to nod anymore. He just said, That makes a lot of sense. Youve always been good at business. Youre better than me in that.

When Xie He heard this he chuckled. Youre the stupidest person Ive ever met.

Lu Ting didnt enjoy hearing that. He couldnt help but retort, If I was really so stupid, I would have died outside a long time ago. I wouldnt have been able to come back alive.

Xie He pursed his lips slightly and bore into Lu Tings eyes. A moment later, a sliver of tender warmth appeared in his eyes. All right, fine.

Lu Ting was satisfied with that. He felt tired and sleepybut he was afraid that he wouldnt get to see Xie He again. Therefore, he forced himself to keep his eyes open. He couldnt bear to shut his eyes.

Who knew how much time pa.s.sed before they heard the distant siren of the ambulance.

When Lu Ting heard this, he sighed in relief. He smiled at Xie He. Someones coming. Youllbe fine.

Xie He said, I know.

Nothing will happen to me because I will definitely win.

If you die, Ill win.

But dont worry. Ill get revenge for you. I will revive you.Wait for me.

Xie He lowered his head and planted a loving, lingering kiss on Lu Tings lips. His voice was quiet and raspy. Theres something Ive always wanted to tell you. But I had always been afraid that youd get too full of yourself so I never told you.

Lu Ting couldnt help but feel curious.

Xie He pressed his lips against the others ears and slowly said, If you had told me the truth back then, I would have waited for you.

Lu Ting looked at Xie He in disbelief. A moment later, a content smile filled his eyes, as if he had no more regrets in his life. There was a smile on his lips too. He just smiled at Xie He like this silently. And with that, he breathed his last.

Ding, the capture mission of this world has resulted in failure. 1,000,000 experience points have been deducted. The current balance is -994,361. The soul erasure sequence has been initialized.

666d.a.m.n it, d.a.m.n it, d.a.m.n it! Activating the host emergency protection mechanism! Dormant protection activated!

Erasure sequence blocked. Erasure sequence blocked.

666 felt like his data was boiling. He was clearly just a system but he was in pain, like he was breaking apart. He had even fallen ten levels in order to activate the host emergency protection mechanism. However, this would only postpone the erasure procedure for ten days.

666 wanted to speak but he couldnt say a thing. He fell dormant alongside Lu Ting.

Erasure sequence blockedin progressblockedin progress

Erasure sequence backup plan initialized.

Xie He couldnt hear any of this. He slowly looked up and closed Lu Tings eyes with his hands. He then heard the system notification.

Ding, the host has succeeded in avoiding capture. 100,000 experience points awarded.

444Host

dada

, its over?!666 had suddenly disappeared and then he had heard the system notification that said Host

dada

s mission was completed. Therefore, he had rushed back. However, when he saw the situation in front of him, he started crying.

444Host

dada

, were you in an accident? Why did Lu Ting die? (o)/~~

Xie HeMn.

444Wah, he died, why dont you care, ah? /(o)/~~Werent they really in love back then?

Xie HeBecause weakness is the most useless thing in the world.

444QAQI dont understand.

Xie He let go. His hands were completely covered in blood. He took off his jacket and covered Lu Ting with it. He ran over to the paramedics calmly and said, Hes dead and Im fine. Go rescue the people in the bus.

The paramedics looked at Xie He but didnt ask anything more with the situation being so dire. They quickly ran past him. There were many injured people awaiting rescue. At this time, they really couldnt waste any time on a dead person. They would save as many as they could.

Xie HeBaby, help me exchange for the escape medicine.

444Host

dada

, you want to exchange for the escape medicine? ( |||)

Xie HeYes.

444QAQ Host

dada

, you dont want me anymore?

Xie HeHow could that be?

444But you want the escape medicine, ah! /(o)/~~Wah, it hurt more than death. Host

dada

didnt want him anymore!

Xie He was silent for a while. He then gave his command in a cold voice.

Xie HeDo the exchange.

444QAQ

444Okay500,000 experience points in exchange for the escape medicine. Exchange complete. It has already been used.QAQ

Xie He felt something stream through his body. For a moment, he felt like he was in a different s.p.a.ce, completely separated from this world. That subtle bond between them had also been broken.

From now on, he was an independent, unrestricted existence.

Ding, the system number 444 is currently being uninstalled. It is currently being uninstalled.

444Wah! Host

dada

, I dont want to go. Ill be good. I wont cry so easily anymore!

System 444 is currently being uninstalled.

444I wont be absent-minded anymore! I wont go out to play! I will work very earnestly! I wont disappoint you, ah! QAQ

System 444 is currently being uninstalled.

444Wuwuwu, I dont need an allowance anymore either.

System 444 has been successfully uninstalled.

Xie He shut his eyes. His head was completely silent. He couldnt hear a thing.

It was like everything before had been nothing but a dream and he hadfinally woken up.

The author has something to say:

Dont worry, well get a happy ending next chapter~

Eve: UMMMMMMM! Wow. Yes, this author really doesnt let go of any chances to give us angst???? I was sad with Lu Ting BUT I WAS SOBBING WITH 444. MY POOR BABY. He was like a little child begging his dad not to abandon him wuwuwuwu. Well, at least I can guarantee theyll all get a happy ending. BUT STILL. WHAT HURTS HURT.

sere: AHHHHHH ONE LAST RIDE D: NOOOO BABYYYY is ok tho the good parts come soon!!