After a long while, the two of them were startled awake from their dreamlike reverie, and separated slightly, but still reluctant to completely distance themselves.
They gazed at each other silently, their eyes filled with longing, seemingly still immersed in that whirlpool of intense emotions.
Murong Liyue's cheeks were flushed with a beautiful blush, her eyes were completely glazed over, and her body was so weak that she could only cling to Qin Luo's neck to barely support her already swaying body.
After a long while, she seemed to come to her senses. Her body went limp, and she nestled weakly in Qin Luo's arms, resting her head lightly on his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat. Only in this way could her wildly beating heart gradually calm down.
Qin Luo was also breathing heavily. He then reached out and gently embraced Murong Liyue's slender waist, pulling her into his arms. He rested his chin on the top of her head, feeling the soft touch of her hair brushing against his cheek.
Neither of them spoke; they simply embraced quietly, savoring this moment of peace and tenderness.
After a long while, Qin Luo looked down at Murong Liyue, who was nestled in his arms, and asked softly:
"Liyue, are you still worried that I will be taken away by someone else? Are you still jealous over those baseless things?"
Upon hearing this, Murong Liyue's already flushed cheeks burned even hotter. Her delicate body trembled slightly, and she buried her head even deeper, replying in a soft, shy voice:
"I...I only know that you are by my side right now, and I am filled with joy, and I have no other thoughts."
"We've finally managed to stabilize her. Although there were some twists and turns along the way, things are moving in a positive direction in the end."
Qin Luo sighed softly in his heart, gently holding the person in his arms, feeling her slightly trembling body gradually calm down, before slowly letting go.
He then placed the Moon Essence Jade into her hand and said with a faint smile:
"Wear this Moon Essence Jade on your body; it will nourish your soul at night."
“We’ve been delayed for a while now. We still need to go find Miss Dan to discuss the cooperation. Please wait here for a moment. Once I come down, we’ll set off for the Spirit Realm, okay?”
Upon hearing that Qin Luo was going to find Dan Bingli, Murong Liyue's cheeks, which had been flushed with shyness, froze instantly, and a hint of panic and bitterness flashed in her eyes.
But she quickly concealed it, simply lowering her head slightly, looking at the Moonlit Jade in her hand, and softly replying:
"Yes, Liyue knows. Go ahead and don't keep Miss Dan waiting."
Her voice still sounded soft and gentle, but Qin Luo still keenly caught that subtle change in emotion.
He gently lifted Murong Liyue's chin, making her look directly into his eyes, and said earnestly:
"Don't worry, it's just a few words, it won't take too long."
Hearing Qin Luo's words, the bitterness in Murong Liyue's heart lessened slightly. She forced a smile and said:
"I understand, Qin Luo. You can go without worry. I won't overthink things."
Despite saying that, the moment Qin Luo turned to leave, Murong Liyue's eyes couldn't help but follow his back until he completely disappeared down the corridor.
She slowly withdrew her gaze, looked at the Moonlit Jade in her hand, sighed, and secretly blamed herself for still being so spineless. She had just said that she wouldn't overthink things, but as soon as she heard that Qin Luo was going to find another woman, she couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.
Suppressing her anxieties, Murong Liyue found a seat in the hall. Her posture was elegant, her back straight, like a quietly blooming orchid, exuding a refined air.
She raised her hand and gently touched her cheek, her fingertips brushing against the tear stains remaining at the corner of her eye—traces left from the tender moments she had shared with Qin Luo and the emotional ups and downs they had experienced.
At this moment, the tear stains on her fair skin had dried somewhat, but they still seemed to carry the warmth of the emotions from that moment.
For a moment, Murong Liyue's eyes became infatuated again, and the scenes with Qin Luo just now involuntarily floated into her mind, with every detail playing over and over again in her heart.
This made her bite her lower lip, as if that would help her control her overflowing thoughts.
But her thoughts were like a wild horse, completely out of control. She couldn't help but wonder if Qin Luo had already met Dan Bingli, what they were talking about, and whether they were so engrossed in their conversation that they had forgotten the time and her waiting there...
On the other side, Qin Luo had already arrived at the door of the room. He was about to knock, but then he thought again, isn't this his own room? So he decided not to be polite and just pushed the door open and went in.
The first thing you see when you enter is Dan Bingli standing quietly by the window. She is tall and slender, and her plain-colored long dress makes her cool temperament even more obvious. Looking at her like this, she is like an iceberg that has never melted for thousands of years, exuding a coldness that keeps people at a distance.
Upon seeing Qin Luo enter, Dan Bingli slowly turned around, her eyes, as cold as stars, looking at him without any extra emotion.
"I've kept Miss Dan waiting."
"It's alright."
Dan Bingli responded indifferently, standing there quietly, her eyes cold and frosty as she looked at Qin Luo. After all, she didn't believe that Qin Luo's previous words were simply to have her come here to absorb the Primordial Bloodline Stone; she felt that there must be another hidden story behind it.
Seeing her wary expression, Qin Luo didn't offer any further explanation. He simply waved his hand, and a dazzling light instantly shone in his palm, revealing the Primordial Bloodline Stone, radiating brilliant light, in his hand.
Then, with a flick of his wrist, he threw the Primordial Bloodline Stone toward Dan Bingli. The Bloodline Stone drew a beautiful arc in the air and flew steadily toward Dan Bingli.
Seeing this, Dan Bingli reached out and deftly caught the Primordial Bloodline Stone in her hand. The moment the Primordial Bloodline Stone touched her palm, she couldn't help but feel a chill. Looking down at the Primordial Bloodline Stone in her hand, which was radiating a dazzling light, she was filled with disbelief.
This treasure, which was extremely rare even in ancient times, was handed over to her by Qin Luo so casually. This was so unexpected that she was momentarily stunned.
She thought it would be a long and complicated process, and that Qin Luo would only truly hand it over to her after the freshman competition.
While Dan Bingli was still reeling from the shock, Qin Luo didn't stop after throwing out the Primordial Bloodline Stone. After a brief pause, he made another move, and several bottles of pills appeared in his hand.
The bottles of pills were translucent, and one could vaguely see the warm, lustrous color of the pills inside. These pills were the very ones that Yiting had carefully refined for him during the seven days he spent in the Lin family's guest room, specifically to replenish his qi and blood.
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