Every element has a certain form.

For example, earth is solid, while water is liquid.

But the mysterious ether element is different from any common element, and it doesn't have a fixed form.

In other words, ether can be liquid, gas, or even solid, freely transforming among the three states!

If the girl wants to make color "immortal", she needs to transform ether into liquid;

And in the process, she must spend a large amount of money, contributing a quarter of the total ether she possesses, otherwise the desired effect cannot be achieved.

Color saw the girl shake her sleeves, and soon after, she took out a mini glass bottle from the hanging sleeve.

She turned the bottle upside down, and suddenly a sticky golden liquid slowly dripped out, emitting a shimmer.

Drip, drip, drip.

The flowing ether came into contact with the ground, gathering into a small "puddle".

Even without external force, ether still kept rotating, just like the water whirlpool in the center of a pond.

Color looked at the dazzling golden color and frowned, but still asked:

"How should I proceed?"

"Don't be nervous, you don't have to do anything, just stand still."

The girl lowered her waist, and her raised palm gently tapped in the direction of the rotating ether.

The action made by the girl was reminiscent of training a pet.

The only difference was that the one about to follow her commands and take action was the liquid.

Just like boiling water, the ether "gurgled" and boiled, and changed its direction as it surged.

In the blink of an eye, as Color blinked, the ether seemed to be an unstrung arrow and shot straight towards her heart.

After the sound of the hit, Color's chest did not suffer any injury;

But she felt the cold and wet sensation slowly penetrating her skin, starting a process of infiltration.

The liquid quickly passed through the fabric and was absorbed by the skin, reminiscent of "skin drinking water".

Color couldn't see what was happening inside her body, but it was certain that a tremendous change had occurred.

The change was mainly reflected in her heart.

The golden ether entered her body and, in the process of transformation and diffusion, turned into a viscous substance that enveloped Color's heart.

The originally bright red heart gradually became covered by the golden color.

The ether went deep into the heart, blending with it, causing the blood in the nearby vessels to also be dyed with the same color.

Influence, transformation, and ultimately assimilation!

After a short while, the heart beating "bang bang" inside Color's body completely turned into a dazzling golden color.

This was the change in appearance. As for the substantial change, the nature of the heart underwent an earth-shattering transformation.

The "perpetual motion" nature of the ether element allowed the heart to work permanently, thus the process of blood regeneration and metabolism would continue indefinitely.

From now on, the golden heart would beat eternally, experiencing the passage of time together with its owner.

The girl was not narcissistic, but she sincerely believed that the transaction just now was completed remarkably well.

When the girl held Color's hand and returned to the original place, Wang understood everything from the intertwined gazes of the two.

"It seems it's done... Foolish woman, what kind of price were you asked to pay?"

"I didn't suffer much loss, so please rest assured."

Sincere questions and false answers.

彩 did not intend to deceive Wang, she just concealed the truth with casual words.

Besides, wasn't she always called a foolish woman?

Keeping important things hidden in one's heart and unwilling to speak them out, isn't this what they call "acting foolish"?

Certain truths turn into secrets that are destined not to be known by anyone else.

"The second transaction is also completed, young man. What about your third wish?"

"I... want... no, I already have no regrets!"

The first half of this statement, Wang did indeed prepare to make his third wish.

The content of his wish was to hope that, after reincarnation, he could once again reunite with 彩 and everyone else.

However, as the statement progressed to the second half, Wang suddenly changed his mind.

What's the point?

Compared to Hawky and other magical creatures, human life is ultimately limited.

Even if Wang successfully reincarnates and has the good fortune to reunite with everyone under the arrangements of the girl, what difference would it make?

Several decades later, wouldn't he, with white hair, pass away first?

Even more so for 彩.

What right does a mere mortal, who cannot even live for a hundred years, have to appear before those who live eternally?

If he really did that, wouldn't he just unnecessarily cause sadness?

Wang gave his power, and indirectly enabled the girl he cared about to obtain "eternity."

With these two major premises in place, 彩 can definitely live freely.

Even if there really were a "third wish," this wish for the foolish woman to find happiness has already been fulfilled just now.

At least, Wang felt that it had been fulfilled with heartfelt blessings...

"I'm sorry, I really have no other requests. Your task is complete."

Wang waved his hand, motioning for the girl to depart.

"I see..."

Facing this "enthusiastic farewell," the girl showed no trace of anger.

Appearing at the beginning of the exchange and leaving at the end, isn't this what the girl has experienced in her life all along?

If we had to find something different, it would be the bow the girl made towards Wang before leaving, and the brief wish she gave:

"Young man, when you start your new life, I truly hope that there will be no need for a third transaction between us!"

In a happy and fulfilling life, the girl named "Lost Balance" did not actually need to show herself.

This means:

For those who live happily, wishes and prices are unnecessary.

Although this life couldn't be perfect, the girl still genuinely wished the other person well, hoping that in the next life, she would not have any chance to see the young man again.

As her figure leapt, the girl skillfully turned her back, moving away from this place with several movements.

Wang didn't think the girl was in the way, but he still concluded in his heart:

A private moment between two people is better than having three people huddled together.

"There aren't many chances left to look at a foolish woman like this, come here and let me take a closer look at you."

彩 couldn't think of a reason to refuse, and in her heart, she was willing to do so.

Wang sat on the not-so-soft ground, while 彩 sat opposite him, slowly moving closer.

Just as she had moved only halfway, the large hand in front of her eagerly grabbed hers.

Right before her body lost balance, 彩 was pulled closer by Wang's hand, that roughness coincidentally restraining her own nature.

At this moment, Wang's mind was restless, thinking that he must save face.

He had planned to give two gifts to Cai, but the girl informed him that it was not enough to cover the cost, making the "Eternal Life" gift actually obtained by Cai herself.

How could this be? Doesn't it make the promise-maker appear untrustworthy?

If he doesn't resolve this issue, Wang will never be able to hold his head up in front of Cai.

How can he make it up to her?

He has no money, no literary talent, and no innovative ideas;

So after much contemplation, Wang leaned in with half his body, locked his mouth onto the soft lips in front of him, and in an instant, "covered" them!

Cai was not prepared for such a sudden attack, and in an instant, her first kiss was forcibly taken away.

A large and small figure, two bodies unwilling to separate, embraced tighter than ever before.

After the stormy and intense moment passed, Cai's visibly flushed cheeks prevented her brain from forming complete words:

"Too much, you can't do this!"

From her expression, it was clear that she was angry and wanted an explanation.

Wang burst into laughter and raised his right hand, extending all five fingers forward;

The index finger suddenly hooked, pointing at his own thumb, and then...

Thump!

Affectionately tapping Cai's forehead, the person involved grinned and said:

"Forgive me, will you? Cai, just because it's the first time I've called your name!"

The girl in Cai's eyes suddenly smiled without warning, then immediately maintained that expression while falling forward.

"Sorry, this is the last..."

Click!

The boy gently fell forward, leaning in the warm embrace, looking peaceful as if sleeping.

"What's the last? Please continue speaking."

The girl reached out and patted his shoulder, feeling a shiver, but it turned to be:

It wasn't someone else shivering, it was herself.

"What happened to you? Please, I'm begging you to keep talking!"

The girl stopped patting.

She believed that her actions were too rough, causing the boy to be unhappy and not respond.

"Do you accept my apology? I'll wear those strange clothes again, I promise not to use so much seasoning in cooking next time..."

Instead of patting his shoulder, she started shaking him with caution, just like the scene of her waking him up every day.

"I'll do anything, s-so please... please don't abandon me alone!"

A desperate sob, echoing for a long time in this spacious area.

The consciousness that had fallen into darkness, after closing its eyes, as if carrying the soul, came to an endless abyss.

There were no entrances or exits, no directions, and the wandering soul had no purpose, only continuing to move forward.

The only thing present here was a familiar sense of nostalgia, as if returning to the place of birth.

But somehow, in the faintness, the soul unconsciously heard a certain kind of sound.

It seemed extremely unclear due to the distance, but somehow, after the intermittent sound echoed in the darkness, the soul felt soothed.

This was the satisfaction of the final moment.

In the next second, the soul was pulled away by a strong force and submerged in a sudden bright light within the tranquility of consciousness...

Love blossoms, easy to see but hard to let go.

Tattered animal-skin garments rise from the ground, floating in the wind until inevitably returning to stillness.

As the wind blows, the person half-kneeling becomes blurred with this vast expanse of heaven and earth.