Chapter 42 When Si Yao's second kiss came...

Li Ye's voice, like the cold jade of Lingting, echoed leisurely in the air.

He called her name several times, but Si Yao did not respond; her once beautiful face was now deathly pale.

Li Ye's tone became urgent, "Si Yao, Si Yao!"

Si Yao frowned slightly and snorted softly, though it was a response nonetheless.

Colorful jellyfish floated in the air, casting a vibrant glow on the surroundings. They were light and graceful, and as if by prior arrangement, they drifted gently toward Si Yao and Li Ye, as if joining in the fun.

The two were dressed in red wedding attire. In the eyes of these jellyfish, they should have been newlyweds, but for some unknown reason, they had fallen here.

Illuminated by the jellyfish's bioluminescence, Si Yao was still unconscious. Li Ye let her lean against his chest and began to cast a spell to heal Si Yao's bloodied and mangled hands.

Soon, Si Yao's bleeding stopped. Li Ye took out some ointment from his storage ring, sprinkled it on her wound, and then carefully bandaged it up.

Fluorescent jellyfish swam among them. Si Yao, who was unconscious, seemed to sense that someone was tending to her wounds.

In a daze, she opened her eyes and stared blankly for a moment when the man in front of her came into view.

When Li Ye noticed she was awake, he quickly asked, "Are you feeling better?"

His eyes revealed concern, but the dazed Si Yao didn't notice. She just stared at him intently, then chuckled, "It's you again. I see you again."

Li Ye was puzzled and was about to ask when Si Yao said, "Li Ye, why are you here again?"

She called him Li Ye, not "apprentice" or "Little Ye".

Could it be that she is hallucinating again while she is in a state of confusion?

However, Li Ye did not deny anything.

Si Yao said, "If you don't speak, you weren't like this the last time I saw you."

Li Ye lowered his eyes, his gaze meeting Si Yao's in his arms. "What was I like last time?"

Si Yao's voice was broken, "You were very fierce that time. I teased you a few times, and you got angry."

Li Ye chuckled and said, "So whether there's something to say or not, don't tease me recklessly. If you speak arrogantly, I will naturally get angry."

Si Yao took deep breaths, wishing she could inhale all the air into her nose so she would feel better.

She looked at the man in front of her and said, "Where did I say anything arrogant? Besides, we've already been through that, so it's not unreasonable for me to tease you a little now and then."

That's how it went...

Li Ye raised an eyebrow, and following Si Yao's words, his memory instantly returned to five years ago.

That night at Qingfengjian in the Hehuan Sect.

For some reason, his breathing quickened. "Don't bring that up again."

"See? You blush as soon as I bring this up." Si Yao smiled brightly. "But you look even prettier when you blush, just like that night."

That night, with red eyes, he and Si Yao were locked in a passionate embrace. Whether it was due to surging blood or something else, a faint blush appeared on his handsome face.

Li Ye took a deep breath and clenched his fists. "I'll let it go since you're injured."

Si Yao was overjoyed that Li Ye would say such a thing, and she actually said, "I have a disciple, and without your permission, I said that you are his master."

She spoke as if it were a casual conversation, so relaxed and natural.

Although he already knew what she wanted to say, Li Ye pretended not to know anything and listened quietly.

Si Yao continued, "Didn't I want to find a cultivation partner? My disciple Xiao Yezi seems to be very opposed to it."

Li Ye struck up a conversation with her with great interest, "Why would he object?"

Si Yao said, "Because I said that it would be very difficult to find someone as powerful as you again in the future. My disciple strongly agreed with me, and even said that there are indeed differences between people."

At this point, she looked up and examined Li Ye, "It's strange, he's never even seen you, but he seems to think you're perfect."

Li Ye retorted, "Isn't that right? This only proves that your apprentice has excellent judgment."

Sometimes, Li Ye can even praise himself.

Si Yao was taken aback for a moment, "I didn't expect you to be so narcissistic."

As soon as she finished speaking, she didn't hear what Li Ye said. Instead, her eyelids felt heavy, and she couldn't help but close her eyes.

It was all blurry; it felt like she was dreaming, or perhaps hallucinating.

She found herself in the desert, the endless sandstorm howling incessantly.

Si Yao was extremely tired, her mouth was dry, and she walked forward weakly.

A moment later, she saw what appeared to be a spring ahead, and she was extremely excited, so she ran over.

So thirsty, Si Yao wished she could bury her head in the spring and drink her fill.

Not long after, in another space beneath the lava in reality, Si Yao, who was lying in Li Ye's arms, opened her tightly closed eyes again.

At that moment, she looked before her and was surprised to find that the rain she had been searching for in the desert was right in front of her.

"I'm so thirsty..."

She mumbled those three words, then sat up and reached out to embrace the "sweet rain," before bringing her lips to it.

Li Ye never expected Si Yao to suddenly lean in, and her soft red lips pressed against his, sealing his mouth.

This woman actually dared to...

Li Ye was taken aback and instinctively grabbed Si Yao's shoulders before pushing her away.

His face was full of doubt and surprise. "What...are you doing?"

Si Yao smiled with her eyes narrowed, "Mmm...it smells so good...I want to drink more."

Before Li Ye could even react, Si Yao had already hooked her arm around his neck.

Then came another wet kiss.

Li Ye froze, his hands hanging by Si Yao's sides clenching involuntarily.

His knuckles turned white, but he didn't feel it at all; all the sensations in his body were now focused on his lips.

The sensation of those soft lips left him momentarily at a loss.

It felt as if I had suddenly returned to the night at Qingfengjian.

At that time, her lips were just like that, like a fairy, captivating him completely.

hateful.

Why am I thinking about that night again?

Li Ye opened his eyes and stared at Si Yao's face so close to his, but his breath caught in his throat, and all he could hear was the loud pounding of her heart.

He didn't know whether the heartbeat belonged to Si Yao or himself.

He couldn't tell anymore, and he didn't know how much time had passed. He remained in a stiff position until Si Yao's kiss stopped, she pulled away, and finally leaned against Li Ye again, albeit unsteadily.

Li Ye then came to his senses, as if waking from a dream. He looked down at Si Yao's sleeping face and whispered a rebuke, "Insolence!"

Besides these, he didn't know what else to say.

All he knew was that if Yan Ao were still alive, seeing this scene, he would definitely want to jump out and curse Si Yao for being shameless! He would even curse Si Yao for being shameless and seducing the Venerable One!

However, Li Ye shook his head again. No, Yan Ao still couldn't see what had just happened.

He, the dignified Demon Lord of Chonglou Sect, was actually forcibly kissed by a female cultivator from Hehuan Sect!

If Yan Ao knew, he would definitely laugh at him in secret for not being able to resist even a woman.

Li Ye took a deep breath and cursed himself inwardly. Why didn't he push Si Yao away when she kissed him for the second time?

He should have just knocked her away!

Yes, that's right, mercilessly knock her away, let her fall into the pool not far away, so that she can wake up!

regret!

Endless regret welled up in his heart, but with the culprit right in his arms, Li Ye did not make a move.

He failed again.

I just couldn't bring myself to do it.

Li Ye didn't like this version of herself.

A sense of irritation swept through me, and I felt extremely depressed.

Si Yao in his arms stirred. This time, she regained consciousness and opened her eyes, beginning to look around.

The once imposing stone wall has vanished, and the previously narrow space has now become much more open.

Colorful jellyfish swirled in the air, and she reached out to touch them.

Only then did I realize that my hands were wrapped in white strips of cloth.

She then realized what was happening, looked up, and her initial confusion turned to joy. "Xiao Yezi, it's so good that you're alright!"

Upon hearing this address, Li Ye's furrowed brows relaxed. He composed himself and asked in a deliberately calm tone, "Master, you're awake."

Si Yao nodded, trying to get up, but Li Ye had to help her sit down.

Looking down at her hands, Si Yao exclaimed "Huh?" and then understood everything. She quietly said, "Thank you for treating my injuries."

After a moment, Li Ye asked solemnly, "Are you afraid of the dark?"

Si Yao was slightly taken aback, then shook her head with a dry laugh, "That's not true."

Li Ye said, "That's the truth, you don't need to deny it."

Si Yao's eyes flickered. "How did you know that?"

“You usually have to keep the light on until dawn when you go to bed,” Li Ye explained in detail. “Moreover, you experience difficulty breathing and confusion when you are in a dark place.”

Si Yao was stunned again.

Li Ye's voice came again, "I've seen this situation three times. The first time was at Xingyunping, the second time was at Duanhun Valley, and the third time is this time."

Si Yao breathed carefully.

"So Master, whenever you encounter a confined space, coupled with a dark scene, you will feel fear and even lose consciousness."

Hearing Li Ye's analysis, Si Yao didn't hide anything. She nodded and said, "You're right. I've been afraid of this since I was a child, as if I have some serious illness."

At this moment, Li Ye's gaze fell on Si Yao's hand, "Since you were so scared back then, and you were almost out of consciousness, why did you still fight so hard?"

Thinking of her bloodied and mangled hands, she must have fought an endless battle against her inner fears.

In the past, her hands were delicate and slender, but now they are covered with scars. Just imagining it makes one understand how difficult it must have been for Si Yao back then.

"If we hadn't fought, we'd probably be dead by now."

Si Yao was still very weak. She rubbed her head and said slowly, "When I saw you vomiting blood and falling to the ground, I was so scared that I didn't care about anything else."

Her voice was light and airy, like a warm breeze in the mountains. She couldn't help but grab Li Ye's wrist. "With Master here, I won't let anything happen to you, unless I die."

As if touched by something, Li Ye suddenly straightened up and stood motionless. He parted his lips slightly, but didn't know what to say.

His gaze remained fixed on Si Yao's hand. After a moment's hesitation, he finally went against his original intention and asked, "Does it hurt?"