Qin Luo watched her hurried departure, a helpless smile appearing on his lips.
He could sense the change in Murong Liyue just now; it seemed his actions had gone too far, causing her displeasure. He slowly sat down, closed his eyes to heal his injuries, and pondered his next move.
"It seems we still have to follow the methods used in the simulation..."
Murong Liyue quickly walked to a tree not far away, leaned against the trunk, covered her chest with her hands, and tears streamed down her face like broken beads.
Just now, she suddenly remembered something she had deliberately forgotten in a corner of her mind.
It was in the main hall of the academy that she saw the woman beside Qin Luo, and thinking of this, her heart felt as if it had been struck heavily.
The scene kept replaying in her mind: the woman standing beside Qin Luo, the two of them like a match made in heaven, perfectly matched and harmonious.
"How could I have been so foolish? He already has a Daoist partner, and yet I..."
She murmured sadly to herself, clutching her chest even tighter with her hands, as if that could ease the pain in her heart.
A gentle breeze blew by, but it couldn't dry the tears on her face; instead, it made her feel even colder. Her body trembled slightly, whether from sadness or the chill of the wind, she couldn't tell.
"I should have realized it sooner. How could someone as outstanding as him be alone?"
The more Murong Liyue thought about it, the more ridiculous and pathetic she felt.
A moment later, hoarse sobs echoed through the silent forest. The sounds, filled with endless sorrow, lingered in the woods for a long time.
"Phew~"
After a long while, Murong Liyue took a deep breath and raised her hand to tidy her appearance. She gently wiped the tear stains from her face with her sleeve, tidied her slightly messy hair, and then repeatedly adjusted her expression until she felt that she had returned to her former aloof appearance without any mistakes. Only then did she drag her heavy and stiff steps back slowly.
When she saw Qin Luo, she was torn. On one hand, she knew she shouldn't get any closer to him; on the other hand, a strange emotion compelled her to return to his side.
As her footsteps drew closer, Qin Luo slowly opened his eyes, his face instantly revealing just the right amount of concern.
That gentle expression, which would have stirred sweet ripples in Murong Liyue's heart before, now only caused her even greater pain.
"Miss Liyue is back,"
Qin Luo said softly, his voice low and tinged with concern.
Murong Liyue nodded slightly, deliberately avoiding Qin Luo's gaze, and said softly:
"Hmm." The voice was indifferent and carried a hint of aloofness.
He then walked stiffly to the side, keeping a distance from Qin Luo. His eyes were vacant as he stared into the distance, his hands unconsciously clasped in front of him.
Seeing her distant demeanor, Qin Luo frowned slightly, thinking to himself, "Why has she changed so much after just one trip?"
Had his actions just now angered her, or was there something else at play? As his thoughts raced, he carefully recalled the scenes from the past.
Murong Liyue took a deep breath, trying to calm her heartbeat. But with each breath, she could almost smell Qin Luo's faint scent, which made her heart even more flustered.
She bit her lower lip tightly until it turned white, trying to suppress the inexplicable emotion in her heart.
How badly are you injured?
In the stillness of the night, Murong Liyue couldn't contain herself any longer and broke the silence. However, her question was concise and stiff, carrying a hint of deliberate coldness.
Qin Luo, whose thoughts were interrupted, was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said:
"I'm much better now, thank you for your concern, Miss Liyue."
Then, to verify his suspicions, he stopped hiding his gaze and began to fixate on her.
Murong Liyue simply nodded slightly after hearing this, remaining silent. However, when her gaze inadvertently swept over Qin Luo and she saw his gentle eyes still fixed on her, the sting in her heart intensified.
He immediately turned his head away, constantly reminding himself that he already had a partner, trying to cool his heart in this way.
But as time went on, Murong Liyue felt that Qin Luo's gaze was still fixed on her.
She felt her heart pounding uncontrollably again. Every time she turned around unintentionally, his gentle gaze seemed to transform into tangible threads, tightly binding her and almost suffocating her.
"I...I'll go check if there's any danger around."
In the end, she couldn't bear Qin Luo's intense gaze. After hastily uttering those words, she turned and hurriedly left without waiting for Qin Luo's reply. Her footsteps looked very flustered, and the dry branches on the ground broke crisply under her feet, sounding particularly jarring in the quiet night.
"It seems there was nothing wrong with my previous actions, but why is she deliberately distancing herself from me?"
Watching Murong Liyue flee in panic, Qin Luo spoke calmly. Judging from her reaction after his presumptuous gaze, it seems that my grabbing her hand earlier wasn't the root cause of this situation.
"So what exactly went wrong, and what could have caused such a drastic drop in her affection for me in such a short time...?"
"I almost forgot about you! You're really getting more and more out of touch with reality."
After thinking for a long time without success, Qin Luo suddenly slapped his forehead and then opened the system interface. He hadn't simulated it much recently and had almost forgotten about it.
Without further hesitation, he opened the system's interface for Murong Liyue.
Name: Murong Liyue
Gender: Female
[Realm: Late Stage of Soul Contract Realm]
[Constitution: Spirit Array Radiance Body]
[Personality: Meticulous and thoughtful, with a gentle and refined nature]
[Recent experiences: I was deeply moved by Young Master Qin's selfless protection; I felt a sweet and shy sensation when I looked into his eyes; I felt heartbroken and helpless when I thought of Young Master Qin's Daoist partner in the academy's main hall; I felt confused when I decided to distance myself from Young Master Qin but couldn't bear to leave...]
[Other information is unknown...]
[Start Simulation?: Yes/No]
"So that's how it is. No wonder it turned out like this after I went out for just a short while."
Qin Luo casually closed the system interface, then said as if suddenly realizing something. So it was because she had witnessed his and Xia Zihan's parting in the main hall of the Wanxuan Academy that day, which explained her reaction.
"No wonder the simulated version of myself made Murong Liyue unable to hold back and confess her feelings, so that's why!"
Qin Luo carefully recalled his actions in the simulation. At first, he wondered if Murong Liyue was really that difficult to win over. It took him half a year to break through her defenses. It turned out that his simulation self had already seen through this series of complex relationships.
That's why they chose a gradual, roundabout approach.
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