The afterglow of the setting sun spread across the earth, and layers of waves rippled on the sea surface.
After sparring with Shanks, he had gained some insights and simply found a place to comprehend them.
The library on the nameless island provided him with such a perfect location.
Just then, Jin An opened his eyes and stopped his comprehension.
Battle is indeed the best way to improve strength. Only through battle can one integrate all that one has learned.
Just as Jin An walked out of the room and into the library hall, Clover walked excitedly towards Jin An.
"Benefactor, we are fully prepared and can restart the research."
Jin An looked around the library.
Sure enough, there were far fewer researchers in the hall than before.
"Haha, you can decide such things for yourselves. I hope you can realize your long-held dreams."
Clover exchanged a few words with Jin An before excitedly walking towards the laboratory with a spring in his step.
"......"
Looking at the doctor who was as happy as a child who had received a favorite toy, Jin An found it exceptionally amusing.
"Jin An, are you finished with your work now?"
A gentle voice came from behind Jin An.
"Tian Yue Shi, what brings you here?"
Jin An turned around, somewhat delighted, looking at the graceful woman in front of him.
A playful expression appeared on Tian Yue Shi's face:
"What's wrong? Is the busy man not welcoming me again?"
"Shall I leave then?"
She said, making a turning motion.
"No, it's just that I'm always a little surprised every time I see you."
Jin An said somewhat embarrassedly.
This was his true feeling. Every time he saw her, he felt a sense of freshness.
Looking at Jin An, who had a bit of an unexpected charm in front of her, Tian Yue Shi tucked the hair beside her cheek behind her ear, smiled softly, and her watery eyes were like crescent moons.
"Why do I feel like your eyes are a little strange?"
Jin An asked in confusion, but it was the first time he had seen the other party's expression.
"No way..."
Tian Yue Shi instantly recovered. She admitted that her eyes were a little too obvious just now.
"Um, you don't have anything to do now, right?"
Jin An nodded, looking at Tian Yue Shi with some confusion, wondering what she wanted to do.
Seeing Jin An nod, she looked around the library again, and after confirming that there was no one around, she turned to Jin An and said:
"Well... I want to take a walk with you alone on the island and have a heart-to-heart talk."
Jin An felt that Tian Yue Shi was a little strange today, but he didn't refuse. After nodding, he followed behind Tian Yue Shi.
"Jin An."
"Yeah, what's wrong?"
Jin An increasingly felt that Tian Yue Shi's emotions seemed a little off today.
"Now I am increasingly aware that things in the world are impermanent."
Tian Yue Shi turned her head to look at Jin An, and a ripple appeared in her eyes.
Jin An was silent and didn't speak. He didn't know how to talk to Tian Yue Shi, but he agreed with what she said.
He looked at the distant sea, pondered for a moment, and then slowly said:
"Indeed, things are unpredictable. What we can do is to find our own direction in the midst of change."
Tian Yue Shi lowered her head slightly, as if digesting Jin An's words.
She said softly:
"You are always so strong, always able to remain calm in the midst of change. I am sometimes really envious of you."
Jin An turned his head to look at her, his eyes showing encouragement:
"Everyone has their own confusion and anxiety. I hope that if you encounter difficulties, you will confide in us. Matters that are always suppressed in your heart also need to be vented."
A trace of determination flashed in Tian Yue Shi's eyes, and she smiled slightly:
"Thank you, Jin An. Your words have made me feel a lot more at ease."
Tian Yue Shi continued:
"Now that all parties are beginning to stabilize, I think it's time for me to consider my own affairs."
Jin An didn't speak, but looked at Tian Yue Shi, waiting for what she wanted to say.
Tian Yue Shi took a deep breath, as if she had made some decision, and said:
"Jin An, actually, I've liked you for a long time."
This sentence contained her great courage. After she finished speaking, she stared at Jin An, wanting to see Jin An's reaction.
Jin An's body trembled, and a heart that had been calm and unruffled was now beating rapidly.
He stared blankly at Tian Yue Shi. The impact of her words was so great that he was at a loss for a moment.
After coming to this world, he had a sense of urgency. The threat of death had always spurred him to improve himself.
But he was also just an ordinary person, and naturally he would also look forward to a love affair.
He kept getting stronger in order to protect the people around him, and he didn't know when, Tian Yue Shi quietly entered his heart and became the person he wanted to protect.
Thousands of thoughts flashed through his mind.
Until this moment, he finally recognized his heart. He liked Tian Yue Shi.
Jin An tried hard to calm himself down, but his hands were still secreting sweat due to nervousness.
His usually eloquent mouth suddenly stuttered:
"Tian Yue Shi, I..."
"I like you too."
Tian Yue Shi's eyes lit up and a bright smile bloomed on her face.
She was so excited that she trembled a little, but she tried to remain calm.
But Jin An's answer really made her want to shout and jump for joy.
She opened her mouth with a trembling voice:
"Really...?"
Jin An nodded, reached out and gently held her hand, feeling her warmth and reality.
"Really, I like you too."
"Actually, in the days when we were together, I had already discovered that you had a special place in my heart."
Tears flickered in Tian Yue Shi's eyes, and she was so excited that she couldn't speak.
She gripped Jin An's hand tightly, feeling an unprecedented sense of happiness and satisfaction.
A pair of eyes stared intently at Jin An, for fear that all of this was a dream.
Jin An held Tian Yue Shi's hand, and for a moment he had a sense of unreality.
He has a girlfriend!
Tian Yue Shi was obviously in low spirits when she first came here, but now her mood has undergone an earth-shattering change.
The two of them leaned against each other and strolled along the beach.
No one spoke, they just quietly enjoyed the beauty of the moment.
Tian Yue Shi raised her head slightly, her eyes sparkling with happiness, and said softly:
"Jin An, thank you."
Jin An looked down at her and smiled gently.
"Thank you for what? I should be thanking you, thanking you for being willing to be with me, willing to like me."
Tian Yue Shi's face turned even redder, but she didn't dodge, but instead held Jin An's hand even tighter, as if she wanted to remember this moment forever in her heart.
"No matter what happens in the future, we will face it together."
Jin An said in a low voice, his tone full of determination and warmth.
Tian Yue Shi nodded, nestled in his arms, feeling his warmth and heartbeat.
She knew that no matter how difficult the future was, with Jin An by her side, she could bravely face everything.
They sat there quietly, enjoying this moment of peace and warmth.
The setting sun gradually fell, and the color of the sky became more profound and charming.
The figures of the two were particularly warm and beautiful against the backdrop of the sunset glow.
At this moment, their hearts were closely connected, as if the whole world had become more beautiful and brilliant because of their existence.
Looking at Jin An's face, Tian Yue Shi didn't know what she was thinking, and her pretty face turned slightly red.
She took a deep breath and looked up into Jin An's eyes.
"Now that we have confirmed our relationship, then..." Tian Yue Shi said in a low voice.
Jin An tilted his head to look at Tian Yue Shi, frowned slightly, and asked:
"Then wha..."
Before he could finish speaking, Jin An felt a warm sensation approaching him.
He was stunned, only to see Tian Yue Shi's beautiful face getting closer and closer to him, her eyes sparkling with playfulness.
The next second, she smiled softly, and then kissed Jin An's lips.
At this moment, time seemed to stand still.
Jin An's eyes widened, his heart beat instantly accelerated, and his mind went blank.
Tian Yue Shi's kiss was gentle and firm, carrying her full love for Jin An.
The breaths of the two intertwined, and everything around them seemed to become blurred, only each other's existence was so clear.
He could feel her heartbeat, and his own heartbeat together, playing a beautiful movement.
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