Self-reliance leads to abundance.

Although Wang Yingqiu had never heard of this saying before, she truly felt its power.

Well... when it really matters, you still have to rely on yourself!

Even if the train enters the tunnel, if the train loses power and stops moving, what is the point of the tunnel?

Wang Yingqiu tried to move a few times, but she always felt too tired. She also knew that if she didn't say anything, Jing Zhe probably wouldn't move.

Then, panting, he said, "Um... the reason I said you would be worried... wasn't because of Senior Brother Lin—"

Just as he mentioned "Senior Brother Lin," Jing Zhe suddenly grabbed Wang Yingqiu and pulled away, startling Wang Yingqiu. She immediately realized she had misspoke and quickly corrected herself, half-laughing and half-crying, "It's Lin Qingshan!"

Jing Zhe was finally satisfied, and the train slowly entered the tunnel again.

Wang Yingqiu breathed a sigh of relief, but Jing Zhe remained unmoved. She immediately said, "Lin Qingshan has no feelings for me. At most, he calls me 'Senior Sister' when he sees me. We don't have much interaction. We've only met a few times before, and they were all just casual acquaintances!"

"Then why would I worry?"

Jing Zhe moved slowly a couple of times, and Wang Yingqiu felt much more comfortable. Afraid that he would stop, she quickly explained, "It's because he had feelings for Qingqiu from the very beginning!"

"..."

Jing Zhe was stunned for a moment. When he heard Qingqiu from Wang Yingqiu, he felt like he had been caught in the act of adultery. He felt ashamed, but why did he feel so excited?

Oh… I’ve become a pervert…

He quickened his pace and increased the intensity, but said, "What am I worried about? As long as he doesn't have designs on my baby, I'm not worried! As for the fairy, I've only met her a few times, why should I worry?"

Yes, that explanation makes sense!

After Jing Zhe finished speaking, Wang Yingqiu's breathing gradually became erratic.

So we gradually slowed down, giving her a chance to catch her breath.

"Whether you're worried or not... you know best in your heart, there's no need to... oh... rush to explain to me... ah~"

You'll have to worry about it sooner or later, and you definitely will!

Right now, it feels so good!

Hearing her say that, Jing Zhe became inexplicably excited, but still asked curiously, "Who exactly is this Lin Qingshan? Why does he have designs on the Fairy Maiden, know the Garden Master, and is the youngest sect leader?"

Wang Yingqiu, supporting Jing Zhe's leg, said breathlessly, "This... can we talk about it later?"

"..."

...

Half an hour later, Wang Yingqiu lay in Jing Zhe's arms, her face flushed and her breathing even.

Jing Zhe patted the steamed bun, but he had eaten too much earlier and was no longer hungry.

"Alright, can you talk now?"

Wang Yingqiu opened her eyes, hummed in agreement, and then began to recount her story.

Back when Wang Yingqiu was still in Wuxian Pavilion, the most famous among the four major sects were the "Four Golden Flowers," because they were the four most talented and capable among the younger generation of the four major sects.

And there were... four women.

However, not everyone in the four major sects is weaker than them. For example, Lin Qingshan is a martial arts prodigy who is rare in a century in the Qingyun Sect.

Hearing this, Jing Zhe was stunned.

No wonder the man in the green robe had hinted at a close relationship between the Qingcheng Sect and the Qingyun Sect. It turns out that this Lin Qingshan was a disciple of the Qingyun Sect before!

While the four golden flowers were still at the middle stage of the fourth level and had already made a name for themselves in the martial arts world, Lin Qingshan had already reached the peak of the fourth level, making him arguably the most powerful among the younger generation of the four major sects!

Moreover, Lin Qingshan cared deeply for his junior sister Qingqiu. He had repeatedly given Qingqiu pointers on martial arts. Furthermore, since Wang Yingqiu and Qingqiu were best friends, she had heard about Lin Qingshan from Qingqiu.

Later, when she participated in the martial arts tournament, she naturally met him again. Moreover, Lin Qingshan's image was the same as it is today—gentle and refined, leaving a good impression. That's why Wang Yingqiu spoke to him a few more times when they met again today.

"So... what are the fairy's feelings towards him?"

For some reason, Jing Zhe felt a little guilty and worried when asked this question.

Wang Yingqiu chuckled: "What's wrong? Are you worried?"

"..."

Jing Zhe paused for a moment, then used both hands with great force to deform the steamed bun. He steeled himself and said, "Yes, I was worried. Is that not allowed?"

And it seemed as if it wanted the train to continue into the tunnel, which frightened Wang Yingqiu so much that she quickly begged for mercy.

"Oh dear, it just ended... I can't take it anymore!"

She continued, "Of course you can worry! I want you to worry about Qingqiu! Of course, this worry has to be the same as my worry! I'm also curious to see what it'll be like when Qingqiu, with her aloof personality, falls into your bed!"

"..."

With a woman who wants him to find other women, how could Jing Zhe not have a harem? He just didn't quite understand Wang Yingqiu's concerns, but he didn't ask any further questions and listened to her continue.

"Qingqiu's personality is such that she's good at practicing martial arts, but if anyone has any other ideas about her, then they're overthinking it!"

Then he laughed and said, "Back then, Lin Qingshan always treated Qingqiu as his senior brother and junior sister, and he would often instruct her in martial arts. Qingqiu would also talk to him. But then one day, Lin Qingshan confessed his feelings to Qingqiu, and she stopped talking to him altogether..."

"..."

Hearing this, Jing Zhe couldn't help but chuckle.

Wang Yingqiu continued, "Qingqiu is just like that. It's hard to get even a woman to say more than a few words, let alone a man."

He then glanced at Jing Zhe and said, "However, you're an exception!"

This is something Wang Yingqiu has never been able to understand.

Logically, based on her understanding of Qingqiu, without knowing her background, Jingzhe should be a stranger to her—well, at most a handsome stranger.

Under what circumstances did Qingqiu have so much to say to him? And she was even willing to be called "Fairy Maiden" by him—others had called Qingqiu "Fairy Maiden" before, but those people met a terrible end.

So she was always very curious, but Qingqiu wouldn't tell her. Knowing the truth, she couldn't help but wonder if this was the legendary sibling tacit understanding?

Thinking of this, Wang Yingqiu suddenly wanted to see with her own eyes what expressions these two would have when they learned each other's identities.

Will Jing Zhe still call out "Fairy Sister" to Qing Qiu like before?

I bet they're going to get a really bad beating!

Wang Yingqiu couldn't help but chuckle at the thought.

Jing Zhe had no idea what Wang Yingqiu was thinking. He was pleased to hear it, but then became curious and asked the question that had been on his mind.

"With such high martial arts skills, Lin Qingshan should be considered the most powerful among the younger generation of the Qingyun Sect, right?"

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