Although the entire process went smoothly,
the inherent dangers kept Ye Qiu focused. He had
to ignite the Amaterasu Fire directly within Qian Renxue's body
without damaging her meridians.
This task was quite challenging for Ye Qiu,
consuming a great deal of mental energy.
Ye Qiu's face turned pale, and
crimson blood trickled from the corners of his eyes, evaporating before it could drip, leaving only faint traces on
his face. Holding the flawless, white-skinned Qian Renxue before him, his arms around her slender, unobstructed waist , the smooth, silky feel aroused Ye Qiu. A surge of heat rose in his dantian. Qian Renxue, now practically naked before Ye Qiu, suddenly trembled slightly, her body turning pink. In Ye Qiu's mind, her coquettish, embarrassed voice echoed. "Ye Qiu! Don't let your mind wander like this!" Qian Renxue had already glimpsed into Ye Qiu's mind. The thoughts that were now appearing were like garbage , those holographic projections of indecent images. They almost made her blush with embarrassment. "Uh, hehe, sorry." Ye Qiu's voice was weak, tinged with awkwardness. He couldn't help it; he was a normal man. If he were hugging Ning Rongrong like this, and he didn't show any reaction, she would definitely suspect there was something wrong with his body. Suppressing the romantic feelings in his heart, he channeled the power of the mini ice spring within his body. Ye Qiu's body suddenly became icy cold. Qian Renxue, stimulated by the chill, also shivered. Their minds cleared considerably. The hot, ambiguous atmosphere quickly crumbled. They threw their unrealistic fantasies to the back of their minds. Ye Qiu's voice was somewhat serious. "Next, let's deal with the toxins that have already invaded our meridians!" "Mm!" Qian Renxue responded softly. Then, she softly instructed Ye Qiu, "Don't force yourself. If you can't do it the first time, I... we can try a few more times." Though she said this, the thought of having to be so open with each other a few more times made her head spin . "Okay!" Ye Qiu responded. Then, the spiritual space stopped alternating colors inside and out, maintaining a state of blood-red enveloped in golden light. The combined soul power of the two, carrying the Amaterasu Fire and the Divine Fire, continuously circulated within Qian Renxue's body, putting a strain on her meridians, causing a flash of pain on her face. Ye Qiu frowned. His Blue-Silver Domain unfolded beneath him, slowly emitting green light and a faint fragrance, clearing away the negative effects on both of them and repairing the areas he had injured her with his improper operation. Qian Renxue also unfolded her Angel Domain. The divine power contained within also had a certain healing effect. With the two domains overlapping, both of their attributes received a significant boost. Ye Qiu's work of clearing the toxins was able to proceed more smoothly. The scorching black-gold soul power circulated continuously. Ye Qiu's body began to sweat, and blood trickled from the corners of his eyes. This soul power was constantly cleansing Qian Renxue's limbs and bones, clearing toxins and greatly improving her physical attributes. Time passed. After a difficult cycle through Qian Renxue's body, Ye Qiu's spiritual power was almost insufficient to sustain him. The Amaterasu Fire slowly extinguished. The Sacred Fire returned to Qian Renxue's body. The golden-red cocoon slowly dissipated. The domain beneath them stopped rotating and slowly disappeared. In the now darkened secret chamber, the lone man and woman embraced, only their foreheads flashing with golden-red light. *Crack!* The spiritual space split open. Their consciousnesses returned to their bodies. *Pfft! * Ye Qiu, holding Qian Renxue in his arms, fell straight backward onto the stone bed. "Ugh," Qian Renxue groaned softly. She clung to his neck, collapsing weakly into Ye Qiu's arms. Pressing herself against him, she knelt beneath him, breathing heavily. Their bodies mingled in heat. Qian Renxue's face was flushed, and she bit her red lips, afraid to move. She buried her face in Ye Qiu's, closing her eyes, trying to feign unconsciousness. After waiting for a long time, and seeing no movement from Ye Qiu beneath her, she finally managed to prop herself up. The gentle pressure lessened slightly, and Ye Qiu's breathing became easier and more relaxed. "Ye Qiu, Ye Qiu!" Seeing that Ye Qiu was still, a hint of panic suddenly appeared on Qian Renxue's face. She shook him repeatedly.
Upon closer inspection,
she discovered that he had been overexerted in both mental and soul energy and
had already fainted .
Ascending to Ye Qiu, her upper body slightly supported by her arms, she remained pressed tightly against him.
She could still feel Ye Qiu's powerful heartbeat
and his burning heat.
"This guy, I told you not to push yourself,"
she grumbled reproachfully,
her eyes filled with concern.
Qian Renxue reached out and brushed the strands of hair from Ye Qiu
's face, gently touching his cheek . A blush
and a hint of surprise crossed her face as she poked him
uncertainly.
She frowned slightly, a touch of displeasure in her heart.
This guy's skin seemed...much better than hers.
Qian Renxue stared blankly at his eyebrows, nose, and mouth,
her eyes shimmering.
She had to admit,
Ye Qiu was indeed quite handsome.
No wonder Xue Ke was so infatuated with him.
Her soft hand gently stroked Ye Qiu's cheek, the movement delicate.
As if wiping away the dried bloodstains,
she looked and looked,
recalling the stale thoughts that had crossed his mind.
Her face flushed crimson, and her heart raced.
She stared at him silently.
As if possessed, Qian Renxue slowly leaned down.
Her four red lips approached gently.
Ye Qiu's breath grew stronger.
Just a touch, a slight warmth, and
Qian Renxue's delicate body trembled.
She quickly pulled away from Ye Qiu,
sitting on the edge of the bed, gently stroking her lips. Her face
was flushed.
Looking at Ye Qiu, still lying there motionless
, her body tingled where they had touched, her heart pounding uncontrollably.
"Consider this your payment for healing me,"
she whispered.
She glanced at Ye Qiu, spitting inwardly.
She took out a robe from her soul tool and draped it over Ye Qiu's shoulders.
Then she crossed her arms to her chest, making it easier to walk and preventing herself from losing her balance.
Her bare feet felt a little cold on the ground.
Just as she was about to open the hidden door to her boudoir in the secret chamber,
a glimpse of tea on the stone table caught her eye.
She slowly stepped forward, took the tea that Ye Qiu had tested for her temperature, and drank
it all in one gulp.
Then, blushing, she opened the hidden door to the secret chamber.
Hugging herself, she went into her boudoir to bathe again.
...
The night passed.
The Heavenly Dou Imperial City welcomed the first rays of dawn.
Ye Qiu
was lying on a soft, large bed, still asleep.
Outside the purple gauze curtains were some everyday household furniture.
The exquisite decorations all revealed that this was a woman's boudoir.
Inside the secret chamber outside, all was quiet. In
the Crown Prince's residence, in the study,
Qian Renxue, now in the form of Xue Qinghe, was dealing with the accumulated chores from the past few days.
Her energy and spirit were much better than last night.
It was as if they were worlds apart.
Her golden hair was dry and crisp.
Her face was refined and gentle, with bright eyes and white teeth, her complexion rosy.
She looked at the folded document in her hand, a faint smile on her face.
Beside her, the brothers Qianjun and Jiangmo stood guard on either side of her.
Looking at Qian Renxue, who had recovered completely overnight, Qianjun Douluo was somewhat puzzled.
"Xiaoxue, are you really alright?"
"Uncle Qianjun, I'm all better, much better than before I was injured!"
Qian Renxue put down what she was holding and smiled confidently.
She could clearly feel that her physical strength had increased significantly, and her cultivation was more solid.
"Was it that kid who healed you?" Jiangmo Douluo suddenly asked.
"Yes."
Mentioning Ye Qiu, Qian Renxue's face suddenly flushed.
She nodded, seemingly a little guilty.
"I didn't expect Ye Qiu to have such abilities!" Having received confirmation, Qianjun Douluo smiled with relief.
"He is indeed a rare genius!"
After praising Ye Qiu, he looked at Qian Renxue with a hint of mockery: "Xiaoxue, are you really not going to consider it?"
"I... what am I going to consider?!" Qian Renxue panicked, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
"Haha. I was just joking, but the Qian family only has you as their sole heir."
Qian Jun Douluo smiled casually; he was utterly loyal to the Qian family.
He was only considering this for the sake of the Six-Winged Angel's inheritance.
Although Qian Jun Douluo was just speaking casually,
it still made Qian Renxue pause for a moment. She asked
herself honestly.
If she had to choose ,
that bastard was indeed a good choice.
His strength, talent, appearance, etc., were all the best she had ever seen, and he could even perform a Martial Soul Fusion Technique with her.
But that guy had too many women, and there might be some she didn't know about!
She pursed her lips.
"Uncle Qian Jun, the affairs of the Heaven Dou Empire are not over yet, I don't want to think about these things."
Qian Jun Douluo was about to say something more.
Knock knock!
There was a knock on the door.
"Come in!"
Qian Renxue's voice fell.
Porcupine and Serpent Spear entered.
Serpent Spear Douluo was carrying a food box.
"Young Master, the medicinal meal you requested has been prepared!"
After this assassination attempt,
Qian Renxue had become much more cautious, having Porcupine and Serpent Spear keep an eye on her meals.
"Give it to me then!" Qian Renxue stood up and picked up the food box.
After weighing it in her hand, she turned and walked towards the secret door.
"Uncles, I won't keep you company for now,"
she said, and walked into the secret passage.
As the secret door closed, Demon Subduing Douluo looked at his twin brother with some curiosity.
"Big brother, you think so highly of that kid?"
Qian Jun Douluo smiled faintly and found a seat.
"Rather than saying I think highly of Ye Qiu, it's more accurate to say it's Xiaoxue herself. What's the use of us saying anything given her personality?"
He had just noticed some of Qian Renxue's subtle expressions.
This medicinal meal is most likely prepared for that brat.
...
In the secret passage.
Qian Renxue's body emitted a golden glow.
As she walked forward,
her golden hair grew longer and smoother.
Her figure became fuller and more shapely again.
She arrived at the secret room, carrying the food box to the hidden door leading to her boudoir.
Thump!
She placed the food box on the table in the middle.
Qian Renxue sat on the edge of the bed, looking at Ye Qiu who was still fast asleep.
Qian Jun Douluo's words echoed in her ears, and her face lit up.
She felt quite embarrassed and annoyed.
She had really suffered a great loss this time; this guy had seen everything!
Ye Qiu on the bed, smelling the fragrance in the air, looked relaxed.
He must have been having a good dream.
The corners of his mouth curled up, and he smiled contentedly.
"Still smiling?!"
Qian Renxue glared at him.
She reached out and pinched Ye Qiu's face, rubbing it, but her own face became a little hot instead.
"Let bygones be bygones, but what about last night?! How am I supposed to treat you?!"
She murmured to herself, gazing at the exceptionally handsome Ye Qiu.
She didn't notice the slight movement in Ye Qiu's fingers, which were extended from under the covers.
Qian Renxue's soft hand brushed against Ye Qiu's eyebrows and nose.
A sudden urge surged within her, a desire to possess Ye Qiu entirely!
She, Qian Renxue, the heir to the Six-Winged Angel, possessed
innate soul power at level twenty.
Her cultivation and strength were always far superior to her peers!
Who could possibly have made her suffer so many defeats?
Being bewitched by this bastard's martial soul, throwing herself into his arms and being manipulated multiple times was bad enough.
This scoundrel was also the first person to dare spank her.
And after last night, there were hardly any secrets left!
Yet Ye Qiu remained as mysterious as ever.
She knew very little about him.
The more she thought about it,
the more she wanted to tear apart the thick fog blocking Ye Qiu's path.
Her slender, jade-like fingers danced across Ye Qiu's face.
"What should I do?"
She gently touched the corner of his upturned lips, her expression gradually turning dangerous.
"Heh," Qian Renxue bit her lip, giving a cold laugh before withdrawing her hand.
Looking at Ye Qiu, her lips curled into a smile, and she slowly lowered her head.
Sensing a hint of hostility, Ye Qiu's eyelashes suddenly trembled, a red light flashing within them.
Their lips met.
Ye Qiu abruptly opened his eyes, revealing three black tomoe swirling within them.
Their eyes locked.
Qian Renxue blushed, her red lips on Ye Qiu's lips ceasing their movement.
Then her body stiffened.
Caught completely off guard, pink mist welled up from the depths of her golden pupils.
Qian Renxue fell onto Ye Qiu without resistance.
The blood-red light in Ye Qiu's eyes quickly dimmed.
His mind, still somewhat dazed from just waking up, was reeling.
Why would Qian Renxue kiss him first?!
Under Ye Qiu's somewhat dazed gaze, Qian Renxue's face swayed.
Still a little confused, thinking it was a dream, Ye Qiu didn't refuse the sweet taste in his mouth.
He reached out and hugged Qian Renxue's waist, pulling her
into his arms.
Everything proceeded methodically, following procedure.
Qian Renxue's eyes were filled with infatuation, her breathing rapid, and she slowly pulled Ye Qiu's shoulders.
"Hmph!"
Suddenly, a muffled groan came.
Qian Renxue immediately felt a sharp pain in her chest.
Her eyes instantly cleared.
Looking at Ye Qiu, who was still closed-eyed and unable to pull himself away,
her eyes flashed with shame, anger, and fierceness.
She abruptly sat up.
A sharp pain shot through her lips, and a drop of bright red blood appeared.
"You bastard!"
*Thud!
* Qian Renxue shouted, followed by a muffled thud.
She punched Ye Qiu in the stomach.
"Ugh, cough, cough!"
Still somewhat dazed, Ye Qiu immediately clutched his stomach and coughed incessantly.
Qian Renxue touched her own face with her fingertip; her still-glowing lips were now stained with blood. A
burning pain shot through her stomach.
This also brought Ye Qiu back to his senses.
He paused, stunned.
Finally, he remembered.
After healing Qian Renxue, he seemed to have lost consciousness.
His eyes darted around erratically, looking around.
Purple gauze curtains, a fragrant silk quilt covering him.
A familiar scent lingered in the air.
He took a deep breath and rubbed his stomach.
There seemed to be a hint of blood in his mouth.
His gaze fell on Qian Renxue standing beside him, her eyes blazing with fury.
He looked at her strangely.
He scratched his hair and forced a smile.
He said awkwardly, "Sorry... I thought this was a dream."
"A dream?!"
Qian Renxue blushed and glared at Ye Qiu.
"You shameless person! Just because it's a dream doesn't mean you can do whatever you want!!"
If he weren't still so weak, she would have slashed him with her Divine Sword.
"I sensed some hostility just now, and when I opened my eyes, I saw you were about to do something to me."
Ye Qiu was also speechless at this, looking at Qian Renxue with a strange feeling in his heart.
She gave a wry smile, covered her forehead, closed her eyes, and murmured, "I thought it was a dream."
Hearing Ye Qiu's words,
Qian Renxue froze, her face turning red all the way to her neck.
Ye Qiu had caught her red-handed doing what she had just done!
Her expression was somewhat flustered, and she was too embarrassed to bring up what had just happened.
Ye Qiu, however, closed his eyes, covering his face, and carefully recalled the events.
Since what had just happened wasn't a dream, then Qian Renxue…
Thinking of this
, Ye Qiu reopened his eyes and turned to look at Qian Renxue, who was still standing beside him. He
stared intently into her eyes, unmoving.
Under Ye Qiu's gaze,
Qian Renxue seemed to lose her senses, forgetting to breathe, her pretty face flushed crimson.
Her eyes, like autumn waves, shimmered and darted away.
In just an instant,
the courage in her heart to possess Ye Qiu seemed to have been emptied.
Ye Qiu stared blankly at her,
a hint of surprise and a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes.
He was no longer the naive young man he used to be.
Recalling the conditions Qian Renxue had set during their last meeting,
he was even more certain of what he was thinking, yet he also felt a headache coming on . Had he
really gotten involved with such a proud woman? It didn't seem like a pleasant prospect.
Seeing Ye Qiu's knowing yet conflicted and increasingly strange gaze,
Qian Renxue couldn't take it anymore.
She gasped for breath and cried out, "What...what are you looking at?!"
Ye Qiu calmly turned his head, looking at the ceiling.
His voice was flat.
"Nothing."
"..."
Ye Qiu's indifference made Qian Renxue's breath catch
in her throat. A chill ran through her.
Did this guy know what she was thinking?!
After a moment of silence,
Qian Renxue finally spoke, "Get up quickly, I've prepared some food for you."
Ye Qiu didn't react.
Qian Renxue frowned and called out again,
"Ye Qiu!"
"Ah? Oh, I know!"
Ye Qiu responded, directly throwing off the covers and getting up.
"Ah~! You bastard!"
Qian Renxue exclaimed, suddenly covering her eyes and turning her back.
"Damn it!"
Ye Qiu also exclaimed, quickly pulling the covers back up.
Hugging the covers, he looked extremely embarrassed.
"Why didn't you call someone to help me put on clothes?"
"How could I call someone in to help you in that situation?"
Qian Renxue said, embarrassed and indignant.
What would others think if they came in and saw a naked man in her room?
She was already being generous by carrying him to her bed!
"Um, wait for me a moment."
Ye Qiu, carrying the blanket, activated his divine power and disappeared along with the blanket.
Noticing the silence behind her,
Qian Renxue turned around, looking left and right.
She didn't see Ye Qiu anywhere.
After a while,
Ye Qiu reappeared in front of her, dressed.
He was still holding her snow-white silk blanket.
After this little incident, the somewhat tense atmosphere instantly dissipated.
Their eyes met briefly before looking away, both slightly avoiding each other's gazes.
They went their separate ways.
Ye Qiu put the blanket back.
Qian Renxue walked to the table and sat down, slowly taking the contents out of the food box.
"Your injuries should be almost healed, right?"
"Completely healed, thank you this time."
"You're welcome."
As he spoke, Ye Qiu sat down at the table.
Qian Renxue pushed the tea she had already poured towards Ye Qiu.
Ye Qiu took a sip, somewhat surprised.
This was actually the Blood Spirit Mushroom he had brewed?
"I felt you needed this more right now, so I had it warmed up."
Qian Renxue said casually.
She then pushed a small bowl of medicinal food towards Ye Qiu.
Her eyes never left Ye Qiu,
as if trying to discern something.
Ye Qiu lowered his head and slowly ate his breakfast.
This medicinal food was indeed quite good.
The depleted soul power in his body was recovering much faster.
Seeing Ye Qiu deliberately avoiding her,
Qian Renxue gritted her teeth and snorted coldly.
"Speak, what do you want to ask me!"
When it came to business, Ye Qiu quickly stopped eating.
"I want to know the background of those people, the Evil Blood Douluo. Where do they come from?"
"They are a group of fallen ones, or rather, evil soul masters!"
"They all came from Death Valley!"
Qian Renxue didn't say much, directly telling Ye Qiu what he wanted to know.
"Death Valley? Isn't that your Spirit Hall's territory? How come I've never heard you mention them before?"
Ye Qiu looked at her in confusion.
The original story only mentioned Death Valley briefly.
Ye Qiu only remembered that the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation underwent trials of life and death there.
Although the effects of this trials, besides increasing their cultivation levels, weren't particularly noticeable.
"Hmph! I only learned about their origins after I was injured!"
Qian Renxue snorted coldly, her face unpleasant, even showing a hint of disgust.
"?" Ye Qiu looked at her in confusion.
He put down his spoon and asked in surprise, "With your status, surely you have access to these things?"
"Do you think that's possible?"
Qian Renxue glared at Ye Qiu.
"It's all because that madwoman deliberately concealed all this. If I hadn't been injured, Grandpa would still be in the dark!"
Madwoman?
Ye Qiu looked at her strangely, feeling that there was something off about her tone when she mentioned this madwoman.
Just as he was about to ask, Qian Renxue's voice rang out again.
"According to Grandpa, these evil soul masters aren't even from this continent!"
"They're not from this continent?!"
Ye Qiu looked at her in shock.
"That's right! They came here through a spatial passage used by our ancestors decades ago and then abandoned! This is the answer Grandpa got after consulting with our ancestors!"
"Our ancestors?!" Ye Qiu was shocked again, his mind a little blank.
He blurted out a question out of nowhere.
"Are your ancestors still alive?!"
"Ye Qiu! What do you mean by this?!"
Qian Renxue's face immediately darkened, wishing she could slap him.
This was the faith of her Qian family and even the entire Spirit Hall!
"Wait, wait for me, let me catch my breath!"
Ye Qiu reached out to stop her, covering his face, processing the information he had received.
The origins of the Evil Blood were now clear.
It must be from the Sun and Moon Continent.
As for the ancestor Qian Renxue mentioned, it's obvious who it is.
The deity the Qian family serves—the Angel God!
But this is too outrageous!
The Angel God has actually appeared?
The evil spirit masters from the Sun and Moon Continent have landed ahead of schedule?
What on earth did that damned Ye Xiu do?!
Ye Qiu suddenly wanted to deny his guess about Ye Xiu; he had no reason to cause such a big incident!
"What's wrong with you?"
Qian Renxue looked at him suspiciously.
Is it strange that his ancestor could manifest?
That's a deity!
"Nothing!"
Ye Qiu scratched his head and asked again,
"So, you should also know that there's a group of evil spirit masters in the Star Luo Empire, right?"
"Yes, I know!" Qian Renxue nodded, giving him a cold look.
She wasn't curious why he knew this news; after all, among his women were women from the Star Luo Zhu family!
"Then your Spirit Hall hasn't taken any action?" Ye Qiu looked at her strangely.
Qian Daoliu just watched? "Do you think we don't want to deal with them ?
But moving one thread affects the whole situation; it's not just our plans that will be disrupted."
"The exposure of our strength, the loss of combat power, the indifference of other forces, and the hidden evil spirit masters! All of these are very important reasons!" "
Moreover, according to our ancestors, although most of them have flawed martial spirits, there are quite a few strong individuals among them!" "
Although the spatial passage in Death Valley can no longer be used, they have mastered other methods. If we don't kill them outright and instead trigger a backlash, the entire continent will be thrown into turmoil!"
"Furthermore..."
After saying a lot in one breath, Qian Renxue's voice suddenly paused.
A puzzled expression appeared on her face.
"Furthermore, what?" Ye Qiu asked, confused.
"Furthermore... Grandpa said that I should be left to deal with these evil spirit masters!"
Qian Renxue looked at Ye Qiu with some confusion.
She didn't quite understand why.
Ye Qiu, on the other hand, seemed to understand a little.
This might be part of the future Angel God Trial.
"Hoo~" Ye Qiu let out a long breath.
What Qian Renxue said was indeed not without reason.
At least the continent is relatively peaceful now.
If a conflict were to break out, given the complex web of forces on the Douluo Continent,
some forces might take advantage of the chaos, stand by indifferently, or even side with the evil soul masters, plunging the continent into bloodshed.
Ye Qiu temporarily set those things aside and continued to press for what he wanted to know.
"By the way, who is that crazy woman you mentioned earlier?"
"The current Pope of the Spirit Hall!" Qian Renxue's expression turned cold when she mentioned her.
Ye Qiu thought to himself, "Sure enough, it's Bibi Dong."
But how could she, who inherited the Asura God's position, still be insane?!
"Ahem." Ye Qiu coughed twice, cautiously asking,
"What's your relationship with that crazy woman you mentioned?"
"Hmm? Why are you asking this?" Qian Renxue frowned, looking at him strangely.
"I'm just curious!" Ye Qiu explained with a dry laugh.
A hint of suspicion flashed across Qian Renxue's face as she observed him for a moment, but found nothing unusual.
"There's nothing I can't say. One of the reasons I came here is to avoid her!"
"Huh?! Avoid her?"
Ye Qiu was completely stunned.
"You used the wrong word, didn't you?"
"Why not? That crazy woman has always thought I'm her daughter, and she even wishes I were dead! She's a lunatic."
Thinking of that crazy woman, Qian Renxue felt a headache coming on.
She didn't know why Grandpa chose her to be Pope.
Sister Dong was clearly more suitable…
…
Ye Qiu froze.
He felt like he'd gone mad.
Did Qian Renxue not recognize her mother? Or had she really changed mothers?
"What's wrong with you? Is there something wrong with my answer?"
His strange behavior made Qian Renxue roll her eyes.
Why had this jerk suddenly become so neurotic?
"No, I'm fine, I'm just too surprised!" Ye Qiu took two deep breaths.
He asked again
, "May I ask who your father is?"
"Ye Qiu! Don't you think your curiosity is a bit too much? Besides, you could have figured this out yourself, right?"
Qian Renxue's face showed a hint of anger.
Ye Qiu stiffened his neck, somewhat embarrassed.
"Sorry."
He then closed his eyes and rubbed his temples.
Asking such a question was definitely a sign of madness!
Hadn't Qian Renxue's martial soul already provided the answer?
This meant that Bibi Dong also seemed to have a big problem?!
Even Qian Renxue's background might be questionable!
Ye Qiu felt a headache coming on.
Qian Renxue looked at Ye Qiu, who had stopped talking and instead picked up his spoon again to eat.
She asked, "Finished asking?"
"Finished!"
Ye Qiu looked up and wiped his mouth.
He had finished asking and finished eating.
He felt a chill in his heart.
The future was now even more uncertain!
"Since you've finished eating, come with me!" Qian Renxue got up and walked to a desk next to her.
Ye Qiu looked at her in confusion and followed closely behind.
Although the house was small, it was fully equipped with all the necessary furniture, and there seemed to be a small bathtub behind a screen in the corner.
Ye Qiu followed Qian Renxue to the desk, where Qian Renxue squatted down and opened the bottom drawer.
Ye Qiu's gaze was drawn to a book on the table. It was the
*Two Elements Heart Sutra*, which he had seen before.
What intrigued Ye Qiu was that it seemed to contain some missing pages.
Ye Qiu picked it up and flipped through a couple of pages.
The contents immediately stunned him.
It seemed that most of the information contained was related to himself, as well as to Zhu Zhuqing and the other girls.
Flipping through further, he found a specimen of a *Lily of the Valley*, which emitted a faint, elegant fragrance.
Ye Qiu's heart skipped a beat.
Some things he had just confirmed became even clearer.
He remembered this flower.
It seemed to be the one he had left for Qian Renxue.
Looking further, he saw the missing pages of the *Two Elements Heart Sutra*.
He glanced at the contents.
Ye Qiu's expression turned strange, and he raised his head to look in Qian Renxue's direction.
He met a pair of deep, golden eyes, the golden pupils trembling, seemingly very nervous.
Qian Renxue held a long brocade box in her hand, her face flushed. She had been watching Ye Qiu for a long time,
but hadn't disturbed him.
She gave Ye Qiu a deep look, her eyes filled with inquiry.
She had already suspected that Ye Qiu had
noticed her gaze.
Ye Qiu immediately panicked and put the box back.
He knew perfectly well what it meant.
"I'm sorry... this..." Ye Qiu didn't know how to explain
prying into someone's privacy. But he had genuinely only been curious about the later pages of the *Two Elements Heart Sutra*. Seeing Ye Qiu's avoidance, Qian Renxue frowned. A nameless anger suddenly rose within her. She chuckled coldly to herself. Very calmly, she picked up the box Ye Qiu had put down again. Her rosy face was radiant, but her eyes were somewhat cold. Her voice was flat: "Why aren't you looking? What are you afraid of? Did I scare you?" Ye Qiu opened his mouth, but didn't speak. His eyes darted away. Qian Renxue looked at him coldly, her pretty face growing increasingly hot. "Do you already know?" Ye Qiu's heart skipped a beat, and he asked tentatively, "Which one are you talking about?" "Everything!" Qian Renxue said coldly, waving the book in her hand. "The contents of this book, and..." She glanced shyly at Ye Qiu, biting her lip, her face like a peach blossom, her eyes like water. "And the fact that I kissed you just now!" "Yes, I do know! I understand your feelings for me," Ye Qiu nodded calmly. He even added an important detail for her , looking directly at her without flinching. "Then why were you afraid just now? Why did you pretend not to know?!" Qian Renxue's heart pounded. She put down what she was holding and walked to Ye Qiu. "We're not compatible!" Ye Qiu said calmly. "Not compatible?" Qian Renxue paused, then suddenly smiled coldly. "If we're not compatible, why did you have such filthy thoughts when you saved me last night?" "If we're not compatible, why did you hug me when you thought it was a dream? " "If we're not compatible, why did you save me in the first place?" Qian Renxue questioned Ye Qiu relentlessly , closing in on him . Ye Qiu stood frozen , seemingly trying to prove he wasn't afraid. Gradually, their bodies pressed together. "Answer me!" Qian Renxue's face was inches away. Her words were accompanied by a fragrant breeze. This close contact allowed them to clearly feel each other's heartbeats. Ye Qiu stared at Qian Renxue's flushed face, her scent filling his every breath. Without much thought, he quickly answered her questions one by one.
"I saved you only because we're friends."
"Having those thoughts last night is normal."
Qian Renxue, clinging tightly to Ye Qiu
, suddenly turned pale, her previously shy expression turning ashen.
Ye Qiu's heartbeat remained completely still.
In other words, it was all true!
Could it be that this bastard had absolutely no feelings for her?!
Qian Renxue stubbornly stared at Ye Qiu
, biting her red lips where he had bitten her earlier, a few drops of blood seeping from them.
She listened quietly to Ye Qiu's final answer.
"I didn't refuse you just now because I didn't realize it."
"Pfft, hahaha!"
Qian Renxue, whose face had been pale, suddenly burst into laughter,
looking at Ye Qiu with a smile .
Ye Qiu frowned, somewhat embarrassed.
Qian Renxue, laughing loudly, her breathing fluctuated, her chest heaving.
The constantly changing pressure made him somewhat distracted.
After the laughter subsided,
Qian Renxue tilted her head slightly,
a hint of mockery, smugness, and sarcasm on her face.
"Ye Qiu, you're lying!"
"Just now, you weren't just not refusing, you were practically ready to devour me!"
"And when I laughed just now, your heartbeat seemed to be beating strangely!"
Qian Renxue moved closer again, stepping directly on Ye Qiu's toes.
To steady herself, Qian Renxue had already wrapped her arms around Ye Qiu's neck.
Their foreheads touched.
"Ye Qiu, you clearly have feelings for me? Why did you say we weren't suitable?! Hmm~"
Qian Renxue's golden pupils suddenly trembled, and a muffled groan escaped her nose.
Gritting her teeth, she met Ye Qiu's azure eyes in confusion.
Ye Qiu had already forcefully pulled her into his arms, their noses touching.
After being pressed together for a while, both of them felt a little hot.
Qian Renxue felt Ye Qiu's physical strength even more.
Her face instantly turned blood red.
Her eyes seemed to be about to well up with tears.
Ye Qiu's face also looked somewhat unnatural, inwardly cursing himself for being so weak.
His voice was slightly hoarse.
"You're so beautiful, with such a great figure. All those intimate moments during our Soul Fusion Technique training, those unexpected advances, and the accidents you mentioned last night during healing..."
"I'm not tempted? That's a lie!"
"But whether I'm tempted or not, and whether we're compatible, are two different things!"
"What you want is lifelong commitment, and I clearly can't meet your requirements!"
"Therefore... we are indeed not suitable!"
Ye Qiu looked earnestly at Qian Renxue, trying to let her go.
But she held him firmly, her toes pressed against his neck.
"Oh? Is that so? I see,"
Qian Renxue suddenly realized.
She tilted her head slightly and moved forward a little.
Ye Qiu's face flushed red, feeling trapped.
Qian Renxue's face was also flushed, with fine beads of sweat on her forehead.
Her lips barely touched Ye Qiu's; whenever she spoke, they would occasionally brush against his red lips.
Her gaze towards Ye Qiu became contemptuous.
He sneered, "So, in the end, you're still afraid!"
"
The reason you pretend not to know is because you're afraid I'll harass you and make your life miserable."
"Afraid I'll harm your women! Right?!" (