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But then, a slight smile crept onto her lips, a hint of smugness in her expression.
"I haven't wasted these past six months. I went to Gensokyo with my mother and made a few big profits, getting a lot of valuable resources and even rare items."
"I'm almost at the mid-stage of the Middle Witch realm now. When Jiang Kehan comes back, she'll be surprised and envious, hmph."
Ariel shook her head, quite satisfied with her increased strength, considering that only half a year had passed since she came of age.
This rate of growth already indicates that she is on track to become a great witch.
Even if Jiang Kehan were to immerse herself in extraordinary adventures, she would at most grow to the late stage of the Middle Witch realm!
Upon closer reflection, the gap between the two wasn't actually that large... Ariel chuckled. Although she was more skilled in business matters, having strength was always a good thing.
"However, who could have imagined that Solita's growth rate would be truly heaven-defying?"
"When we last met, she was almost at the peak of the Middle Witch level. Even with her Gluttony cheat, it's still terrifying."
"I wonder what she went through..."
Ariel cupped her cheeks, looked at the sunlight outside the window, and spoke softly.
"Everyone misses you so much, Kehan. When will you be back?"
The branches outside the window swayed slightly, and the tender green leaves rustled gently, as if beckoning, concealing a surprise.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang.
Ariel was taken aback, then got up suspiciously and walked towards the door.
This is the small home she bought after returning to Pingjiang City. Few people come here to visit her on weekdays, and she doesn't order takeout.
"who is it?"
As Ariel spoke, she pushed open the door, but instantly froze on the spot.
Before me stood a woman dressed in a long black robe, scratching her cheek with her fingers, looking somewhat apologetic. Who else could it be but Jiang Kehan?
"Um, your new home must have been quite hard to find, huh?"
Jiang Kehan shrugged, but upon seeing the beautiful woman before her, her trepidation gradually melted away, and a pure smile appeared on her face.
She looked intently at Ariel, whose eyes had turned red, and said softly.
"Long time no see, Ariel."
Jiang Kehan responded with an unwavering embrace and a slightly choked-up complaint.
"So you finally decided to come back? Do you know how worried everyone was about you?"
"Why did you leave so suddenly, as if you abandoned us?"
"Clearly...clearly you know everyone likes you."
Jiang Kehan reached out and gently wiped away the tears from the corners of Ai Li'er's eyes, speaking softly.
"Yeah, I know."
"So, I miss you all very much too."
Seeing that she couldn't stop the other person's tears with her hands, Jiang Kehan pressed her cheek against the other person's cheek. The different temperatures conveyed the same feelings.
"I couldn't wait to come and see you as soon as I got back."
"Ah."
As Ariel gradually calmed down, she leaned on Jiang Kehan's shoulder and suddenly felt that the depression in her heart had disappeared, and she felt much more relaxed.
"I'll forgive you this time, but there will absolutely, absolutely not be a next time."
"If you do have one, please try to bring us along, okay?"
Ailier grabbed Jiang Kehan's waist and spoke through slightly gritted teeth, but the ferocity in her tone was very mild, more like a complaint.
Jiang Kehan chuckled awkwardly, but responded to the other person's feelings very seriously.
"Of course, you'll be very busy from now on."
Ariel turned her head in confusion and looked at her.
"why?"
"Because I've become the Great Witch, I'm short-handed. I can't possibly accomplish this great feat all by myself, can I?"
Jiang Kehan spoke up as if it were the most natural thing in the world, but she didn't notice that Ai Li'er's expression was getting more and more confused, and then she fell silent.
By the time she realized it, Ariel had already picked her up in a fit of rage and rushed her into the bedroom.
"You, Jiang Kehan, get to bed and tell me everything that happened to you!"
"Otherwise, even if you're a great witch, I'll make sure you can't get out of bed!"
Jiang Kehan glanced at Ai Lier and smiled contemptuously.
What else would the other person, with their arrogant and haughty demeanor, dare to do besides rubbing against you?
Chapter 443 Whispers in the Boudoir
As it turns out, let alone rubbing against her, even just a gentle breath near Ariel's ear would make her blush adorably, looking both reluctant and eager, with a few damp beads of sweat at the corners of her eyes, accompanied by a sun-kissed fragrance.
Therefore, Jiang Kehan shamelessly burst into laughter.
"Haha, sis, you're so lame! No way, no way~"
Aier opened her eyes groggily and saw Jiang Kehan laughing loudly on the bed while holding her stomach. Her brows furrowed, and she grabbed the pillow next to her and charged at Jiang Kehan.
"What are you stirring up, Jiang Kehan!"
"I'm going to kill you!!!"
Jiang Kehan smiled nonchalantly, easily grasped Ai Lier's wrist, her eyes curving like clear water, and hugged her in her arms, speaking softly and gently.
"So, Ariel."
"I'm right in front of you, aren't I? There's no need to be afraid or so anxious. Our future is an essay without an ending, only a heart constantly entangled with emotions."
The witch didn't dislike physical intimacy; in fact, she was rather fond of her lover's body, but...
What they care about most is the other person's heart.
Jiang Kehan knew Ailier all too well. The other woman was definitely not the kind of witch who was eager to break through to a physical relationship. You should know that Jiang Kehan had not yet taken the initiative to express her love, although they both knew what the other woman was thinking.
Ai Li'er was simply using her passionate actions to fill the void in her heart. She was afraid that Jiang Kehan, who had become the Great Witch, would gradually drift away.
Especially since the other party had disappeared for half a year, even now she still couldn't be sure if the beautiful woman in front of her was the silly Ke Han she remembered.
It felt like a dreamlike reality, yet I feared it was just an illusion created by a dream. Shrinking back, I could only clumsily probe the distance between us.
More than sticking things together, they need a conversation now.
Jiang Kehan wiped away Ai Lier's tears, unsure whether it was sweat or the worry overflowing in Ai Lier's eyes, and looked at her earnestly.
"Didn't you want to hear my story from the past six months?"
"I'd also like to hear your story from the past six months. How about we exchange stories?"
Jiang Kehan hummed softly, cupped Ai Lier's cheeks with both hands, placed her thumbs on Ai Lier's lips and applied slight pressure, making Ai Lier reveal a somewhat comical smile. Then she couldn't help but laugh out loud herself.
"Or are you saying you haven't thought about me at all in the past six months?"
Jiang Kehan looked at Ai Lier teasingly and said in a slightly spoiled manner, gently biting the other's earlobe. But the ambiguity in their eyes had settled and become something more transparent.
"You," Aili smiled helplessly, then patted Jiang Kehan's back with the arm that was wrapped around her, before realizing that she had returned to her usual calm demeanor.
"Of course I miss you. When you see the letter I wrote but never sent, you'll know how much I miss you."
"But you're right, I'd rather know about your experiences than just posting pictures, Kehan."
The two smiled at each other, but did not let go of each other. Instead, they gradually adjusted their positions and leaned on each other, like innocent and carefree young girls.
Jiang Kehan cunningly broke down her story in France into smaller, more dramatic tales. Whenever she got to a dangerous part, she would play the trick and ask Ariel to tell her story to ease the other's tension.
In this way, she quietly told Ariel about some of the dangers in a way that was more acceptable to her.
Even so, Ariel's hands would clench from time to time as she gazed at her with a hint of worry, as if trying to see the hidden scars in the other woman.
Even if a witch could never leave a scar.
After recounting what had happened to them during this time, they both breathed a sigh of relief.
"So, you really are a great witch now?"
Ariel looked at Jiang Kehan with curiosity, making no attempt to hide her surprise.
"Could he even have the potential to become one of the greats?"
Jiang Kehan proudly puffed out her chest. How could she not show off to her lover after all her hard work?
"Of course, but as you know, Ariel, I'm not really good at managing influence."
Jiang Kehan shrugged and spoke with a hint of complaint.
"I originally intended to hand over this Yizaki I (II) Baji Shiba stall to Li Hui, but she seems to want to make a profit from her past power, and now she has started to go into a periodic slumber again."
"She won't be able to come back for about two or three months."
Ariel chuckled and said, "She's still so good at slacking off. Sigh, in the end, she just dumps all this stuff on me again. You guys..."
Although it sounded like a complaint, the joy at the corners of her mouth was impossible to hide.
"However, what direction do you intend to develop your territory in?" Ariel asked curiously.
For the Great Witch, the core value of territory lies in its ability to validate and realize the great achievements of others, serving as an anchor point for their growth.
Jiang Kehan's strength is now at the peak of the first stage of the Great Witch. If she wants to break through, she must turn her great achievements into reality.
For example, the Farron witches resurrected from the portal of time and space should be settled in a proper home.
Originally, this was a very easy thing to do, since Shining Lilith, who was now in charge of Fran, was happy to help Jiang Kehan by settling these witches in the Fran Empire.
But to their surprise, these witches chose to stay by Jiang Kehan's side.
Therefore, Jiang Kehan had to build a home for these witches herself. She decided to go a step further and, like the other great witches, establish her own territory.
"You know about my relationship with Meowball, right?"
Jiang Kehan had clearly already come up with an idea, and said it to Ai Lier.
"My great cause is not really dependent on territory. After all, the entire witch society can be transformed into my great cause, and I don't need to seize anything."