Me and My Cold CEO Wife

Chapter 1714 - 1703: Overnight at the Gas Station

These two explanations seem similar, but when you think from different perspectives, the meanings are completely opposite.Ordinary people see the fair attitude of heaven and earth towards all living beings.

However, what Ning Fan sees is the indifference of the Heavenly Saints towards sentient life.

This indifference stems from an unparalleled power.

The might of heaven and earth, where the ground shakes and floods rampage, poses a catastrophe for humanity with even the slightest mishap.

This is akin to the relationship between cultivators and ordinary humans.

The higher the cultivators' cultivation, the greater the gap with ordinary people, killing with a wave of a hand is no harder than killing a chicken.

The higher the cultivators' cultivation, the less human they become, gradually looking down on their own kind.

This disdain is not because of the external differences in power, wealth, or authority, but directly releases indifference from the soul level.

This indifference is just like the view humans have towards the chickens and ducks they slaughter, the indifference of higher life forms towards lower ones.

Ning Fan did not realize this before, or perhaps he noticed but did not take it seriously, mistakenly thinking it was a disdain for the weak because of strong power.

But ever since stepping into the Aerial Mastery Peak, this feeling has grown stronger and stronger.

Sometimes, when seeing the scenes of joy, sadness, or anger, Ning Fan's heart is unperturbed, as if watching an ant fight, equally boring.

Ning Fan knows there is a problem with himself, yet he doesn't know why this situation arises.

Moreover, this is not the aftermath of a rapid increase in power, like a deviation.

Ning Fan could be said to be completely normal, but deep down, he becomes increasingly indifferent and less "human".

Would an ordinary person have emotional fluctuations from seeing a blade of grass break or a flower wither?

Of course not.

People akin to Daiyu burying flowers are scarce, the vast majority would directly ignore it.

Ning Fan is this kind of example, except instead of flowers and grass, the objects are humans.

Besides a few close to him, other ordinary people, even if they suddenly die in front of him, could not impact his heart's rhythm.

Thus Ning Fan is always worried, what if the higher his cultivation rises, he gradually discards normal human emotional thought.

Thereby becoming like the Heavenly Dao and Saints, indifferent and emotionless, treating all beings as straw dogs.

To prevent this situation from worsening, Ning Fan deliberately displays normal human joys and sorrows in his actions and words, yet he knows the indifference towards common people persists deep down.

But just now, under Alice's enchantment, as Ning Fan indulged freely, that sense of indifference suddenly faded significantly.

At least when he glanced at Bick, it was no longer like looking at dispensable air, but a vibrant life.

"Why has it become like this?"

Ning Fan shook his head silently, this question had been troubling him for a long time.

Seeing Alice still looking at him, Ning Fan smiled and said, "Alice, I'll leave the itinerary to you for the next few days. Whatever you say goes."

"Ah!"

Alice paused, somewhat incredulously, asking, "Really?"

"Of course it's true. Let the lady decide."

Alice excitedly waved her little hand, "Then let's head to the restaurant first."

Ning Fan whispered, "Hold on. Can you eat human food?"

"Mm!"

On tiptoe, Alice whispered by Ning Fan's ear, "Let me tell you a secret. Although I'm part of the Blood Clan, I'm no different from a normal human."

Ning Fan didn't pay any attention to this statement.

A stream of warm air playfully spiraled in his ear, that tingling sensation constantly teased his heartstrings, then swiftly coursed through his entire body.

Ning Fan's body instinctively shivered, uncontrollably trembling.

Noticing Ning Fan's bizarre reaction, Alice asked curiously, "What's wrong? Are you catching a cold?"

"Nothing... It's nothing."

Ning Fan was too embarrassed to mention his momentarily distracted thoughts, hurriedly shouted, "Bick, go park the car, we'll wait for you at the restaurant ahead."

As night fell, more and more vehicles arrived at this gas station.

The majority of these vehicles' owners were road travelers.

The small gas station became increasingly lively as the crowd grew dense.

"So many people!"

Alice looked around with excitement, as joyous as a canary set free.

"Look, there's a fire over there. Someone's having a bonfire activity."

Alice said happily, "I thought it only appeared in movies, never expected it to be real."

"Let's go take a look."

"Mm!"

"Boss, what about me?"

Bick scratched his head; he wasn't interested in this kind of bonfire activity.

"Do whatever you like, just don't stay out too late, we have to drive tomorrow."

Considering Bick's timid and cautious nature, coupled with the keen sensing developed from his lowly life, Ning Fan wasn't worried about him causing trouble.

Bick patted his chest and chuckled, "Don't worry, boss, Bick won't delay the boss's plans."

"Go spend this."

Ning Fan tossed over a stack of US Dollars as a special reward.

Since setting off, Bick's performance was pretty decent.

Bick grinned and said, "Thank you, boss, spending the boss's money is the best."

"Hmm? That remark is one I don't quite like to hear?"

Ning Fan furrowed his brow, recalling the tale of Bick's circle portraying him as a sucker.

"This is the boss acknowledging me, Bick is assured using it."

"You sure know how to speak. Let's go."

Approaching the firelight, Ning Fan could smell the fragrance of meat, undoubtedly they were having a barbecue buffet.

Seeing Alice adorably wrinkling her nose, Ning Fan teased, "Hungry again?"

Alice playfully smiled, "It smells so good. Seems I'm really a bit hungry."

"You're truly a foodie."

Ever since meeting Alice, Ning Fan had never seen her eat, since she's part of the Blood Clan, it's not surprising.

But the whirlwind scene in the restaurant earlier shocked Ning Fan, only then remembering Alice's earlier little secret.

Alice's physique seemed to be the ultimate form the Blood Clan desired most, blending human and Blood Clan advantages.

"Strange. How could two Blood Clans give birth to..."

Ning Fan shook his head, further speculation wasn't fair to Alice.

The bonfire activity was organized by the travelers themselves, seeing the colorful tents near the bonfire, Ning Fan knew they would stay here overnight.

The commercial area around this gas station was thriving, but the motel business was the worst.

Except for long-haul truck drivers, most people either rested in their RVs or set up tents for camping.

Since the decision was to stay overnight, after dinner Ning Fan and others booked rooms at the motel.

Because of these reasons, no dramatic events occurred, the motel had plenty of rooms.

"Hello, may we join you?"

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