When talking about his past experiences, Qi Han’s eyes darkened with a trace of gloom, and an overwhelming hatred surged in his heart.  

Even though he had taken revenge in his past life, what good did it ultimately do?  

His family could never come back to life.  

His home was still shattered in the end.  

After hearing the entire story, Qin Tianru felt deeply heartbroken and distressed! She ached for his suffering, and the thought of the hardships he had endured made her chest tighten with suffocating sorrow.  

This story completely shattered her worldview, refreshed her understanding of human nature, and exposed the dark underbelly beneath the beauty of this world.  

He was only nineteen—a teenager just two years older than her—who had just stepped out of school. What should have awaited him was a bright and dazzling future.  

But because of the selfishness and cruelty of certain people, he was cast into the dust overnight. Not only was his promising future destroyed, but his family was also torn apart—some dead, others injured. A once-happy household was left broken beyond repair.  

In short, it was nothing short of a tragedy!  

No wonder, last night, when he fought the vicious wolf with a knife, there was a desperate, almost reckless, ferocity in him—as if nothing else mattered except killing the beast.  

No wonder, despite his young age, there was an eerie, somber aura about him that didn’t match his years, his gaze often turning profound without warning.  

No wonder, upon hearing about her extraordinary experiences, he only showed brief surprise before quickly adjusting his mindset and accepting it calmly—including his own bizarre rebirth.  

Compared to her, he was truly the one who had weathered the storms of life.  

“No! Those people are too evil. We can’t let them off easily—we have to strike back hard!”  

“Heh—” Qi Han suddenly laughed.  

Even though he had been reborn, recalling his past life still chilled him to the bone.  

But seeing the silly girl beside him, eyes reddened and waving her little fists indignantly on his behalf, he found it both amusing and heartwarming.  

Her words were fierce, but if only her soft, innocent expression weren’t so at odds with them—maybe then she could’ve been slightly intimidating.  

“What are you laughing at? I’m serious, really!”  

Qin Tianru waved her pink fists, her small face scrunched up in solemn emphasis.  

She had been confidently declaring her determination, but when he laughed, she couldn’t help feeling a little indignant. It seemed like her resolve was being doubted.  

“Mhm.” Qi Han pressed his lips together, suppressing a smile, and nodded in acknowledgment.  

How could someone be this adorable?  

He truly thought her little demeanor was too cute, always making him want to ruffle her hair. Her pouty defiance reminded him of a kitten whose tail had just been stepped on.  

Qin Tianru huffed, “I may not be the strongest fighter, but there are other ways I can help you. Don’t underestimate me~”  

“Alright, I believe you. Besides, with your abilities, how could I ever dare to look down on you?”  

Qi Han rarely joked so lightly with anyone. It seemed that around her, he found it hard to hide his true self. Unconsciously, he revealed his genuine emotions, feeling an ease and relaxation in her company that was rare for him.  

“Just you wait and see~”  

And so, the two of them chatted and laughed all the way to the county town. The quiet, empty road was occasionally filled with their lively banter.  

Qi Han’s foot injury hadn’t fully healed, and Qin Tianru wasn’t much of a walker either. So, with frequent breaks along the way, it was nearly noon by the time they arrived at the county town.