Life Simulation: I Caused the Female Sword Immortal to Regret Forever-Chapter 326:

Spring had arrived.

This marked the seventh year since Xu Xi entered the world of sorcerers, and his physical age had reached twenty-four.

With the transformation of his soul came the growth of his body.

Enhanced by various sorcery techniques, Xu Xi’s lifespan had long surpassed that of ordinary humans. Though his eyes carried the depth of past experiences, his body showed no traces of time’s erosion.

Seated on the back of the Nether Crow, he gazed at the gloomy sky ahead, his eyes reflecting a world steeped in deathly silence.

“Our destination remains unchanged—we continue toward the world’s center.”

“The journey is long, so there’s no need to rush. I can take this time to ascend to a Tier 3 Sorcerer and study Seviya’s body.”

He stretched out his hand against the wind.

A dense aura of death rapidly gathered, extracted and analyzed under his control.

This was one of the findings Xu Xi had gained after studying the girl’s body from the perspective of a Tier 2 Sorcerer.

“Life and death, an endless cycle—both intertwined, both eternal.”

“Compared to the fully undead races, Seviya’s body is far more unique. It makes observing the essence of death much easier.”

“If I were to end this simulation now…”

“In the real world, I’d be able to harness the power of death with far greater proficiency rather than relying solely on Krisha’s abilities.”

Xu Xi had always been diligent.

Even when living a comfortable life, he remained steadfast in his pursuit of strength.

This was the conviction of a cultivator, born both from discipline and an instinctive sense of caution.

Xu Xi often felt that something was off about the real world—an unsettling sensation that made him tremble involuntarily.

“Ascending to a Tier 3 Sorcerer requires consolidating one’s own truth.”

“For a sorcerer, ‘truth’ signifies understanding, thought, and accumulated knowledge.”

“To consolidate one’s truth is to refine oneself.”

“The solidification of the soul and the merging of one’s path—only then does one qualify to explore the true nature of the world.”

Xu Xi contemplated as he manipulated his soul power mid-air, searching for the path to his next ascension.

During this time, the undead girl sat beside him, clad in armor, her hand resting lightly on the hilt of her sword.

Her posture was upright, her expression solemn, as if she were undertaking some great responsibility.

Steadfast. Unwavering. Entirely devoted to her duty.

“Seviya, you can go and do your own thing if you want,” Xu Xi had told her once.

But her response had been resolute.

“No, Master Sorcerer.”

“I am your knight and attendant. It is my duty to protect you.”

The emerald gem of the Crowfield family was unwavering in her conviction, and Xu Xi could do nothing but accept her steadfast protection.

“Boom!”

“Boom! Boom!”

A sudden peal of spring thunder shook the skies.

The rolling echoes of the thunderclaps jolted Xu Xi from his soul meditation, as he exited the deep trance to ensure the Nether Crow’s flight remained steady.

The first thing he saw was the familiar overcast sky—

And the girl beside him, trembling ever so slightly.

Dark clouds churned violently, streaks of lightning slithering through the heavens like pale serpents.

In the depths of the clouds, torrents of rain swelled, threatening to pour down across the entire sky.

To ensure a smooth flight, Xu Xi had already pre-engraved defensive formations onto the Nether Crow before departing the city.

The seemingly unprotected crow was, in truth, reinforced with wind barriers, fire resistance, shock absorption, and poison-screening formations.

No matter how fierce the storm outside became, it would not affect those within.

But Seviya was still afraid.

“Clatter—”

“Clink—”

Her trembling body caused the plates of her armor to rattle against each other.

She quivered visibly, yet she remained seated beside Xu Xi, maintaining her vigilant posture as his guardian.

“Seviya, are you alright?”

Xu Xi raised his hand, casting a spell to silence all external sounds completely.

The roaring winds and torrential rain were instantly cut off, leaving behind a realm of utter quiet.

“I’m sorry, Master Sorcerer.”

Once she had calmed down, the girl under the cloak spoke in a self-reproaching tone.

“I should be the one protecting you. Instead, in the end, you’re the one helping me.”

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There was guilt in her voice.

A sense of failure.

She felt unworthy of Xu Xi’s trust, unworthy of the honor of the Crowfield family.

“There’s no need to dwell on it, Seviya. It’s not a big deal.”

Xu Xi smiled gently.

He lit a Deathshade Mushroom to help soothe her nerves.

“Eh? But—”

“Seviya, fear is normal. There’s no need to be ashamed of it.”

Dark clouds converged from all directions, engulfing the Nether Crow in their stormy embrace.

The pale silhouette of the bird cut across the sky like a white comet streaking through the blackened heavens.

Xu Xi’s words interrupted the girl’s turmoil.

Like a tiny pebble dropping into water, ripples of thought spread through her mind.

“In this world, no matter how strong a person is, there will always be something they fear.”

“You don’t have to feel guilty about it or see yourself as weak.”

“I believe that as long as you keep trying, one day, you’ll be able to face it head-on.”

At these words, Seviya felt reassured.

But curiosity lingered in her heart.

“Master Sorcerer… do you also have things you fear?”

“Of course.”

“Then… what are they?”

Xu Xi hesitated.

He had many answers—too many, in fact.

He feared the quarrels of the supreme beings in his household.

He feared for the well-being of Li Wanshou, Ah Niu, and the others.

And most of all…

He feared being hit by a truck. Again.

Finally, with a sigh, he simply said, “There are too many things to count.”

His answer was so unexpected that the undead girl blinked in surprise.

She had always thought of Xu Xi as an unfathomable and powerful figure.

Yet here he was, casually admitting that he, too, had many fears.

“I see…”

“I think I understand now, Master Sorcerer.”

It was strange.

Even though she knew the face hidden beneath her cloak was incomplete, somehow, in that moment, Xu Xi saw the faintest trace of a smile.

Platinum hair. Emerald eyes.

A glow like molten gold flickered within them.

“Seviya, are you smiling?”

“No, no, Master Sorcerer! I wasn’t laughing at you!”

The girl flailed her hands, flustered, before dropping her gaze in embarrassment and fiddling with her fingers.

“I just feel like… the distance between us has gotten a little closer.”

Not in terms of physical proximity.

But in terms of their hearts.

Even the all-powerful Master Sorcerer had things he feared…

A gentle smile lingered on Seviya’s lips.

Her gaze shifted downward, catching a glimpse of the land below—

A vast expanse, eroded by death, disappearing into the distance behind the Nether Crow’s wings.

Ever since leaving Crowfield, Seviya had not once encountered familiar landscapes or familiar places.

Everything before her was foreign.

A little lonely. A little scary.

But because Xu Xi was here, the timid undead girl could summon her courage once more.

She was no longer alone.

“…Thank you, Master Sorcerer.”

Seviya lifted her gaze slightly, looking at the protective sound barriers Xu Xi had placed for her.

Then she turned her head, emerald eyes locking onto his figure.

“If I can be of help to you… then this body is yours to study.”