Dan Bingli gazed quietly at the picturesque scene not far away.
Qin Luo and Murong Liyue embraced tightly, chatting intimately, their sweet words swirling in the air as if they were tangible.
As her pupils contracted, a complex expression flashed in Dan Bingli's eyes.
Seeing this scene before her, her body seemed to move uncontrollably, rapidly approaching the two people.
This subconscious action drove her to destroy the glaring scene before her.
This sudden idea startled her. Her reason was frantically trying to stop the impulsive behavior, but her body was like a runaway horse, completely out of her control.
Meanwhile, Murong Liyue was nestled affectionately in that familiar embrace. The month-long separation felt like an eternity to her. Now, the brief separation felt like a new marriage, and her heart and eyes were filled with the person before her.
Her slender hands lightly traced circles on Qin Luo's clothes. This subtle movement was full of tender affection, telling of every little thing that had happened since their separation. Her gentle tone was full of longing.
Just as she was secretly rejoicing over her tender moments with Qin Luo as the freshman competition approached, a simply dressed figure quietly landed, breaking the ambiguous atmosphere between the two.
When Murong Liyue looked up and saw Dan Bingli's figure, a hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes. Then, she gracefully broke free from Qin Luo's embrace.
After all, there were "outsiders" here, and she wasn't like some people who were so rude as to barge in during this intimate moment when the two were expressing their feelings for each other.
"Miss Dan's sudden appearance has caught us off guard, and I'm sure it made you laugh."
Murong Liyue's voice carried a hint of coldness as she gently patted Qin Luo's shoulder, as if to wipe away the traces left from their recent embrace. Her movements were elegant and composed, displaying the demeanor of a well-bred young lady.
Upon seeing this, Qin Luo paused, knowing that Dan Bingli would likely ignore such veiled sarcasm, but just to be on the safe side, he quickly said:
"Miss Dan came back with me, so it can't be said that it was a rash decision. When I was preparing to return, I happened to meet Miss Dan who was about to break through and wanted to take on a mission."
"I was thinking that my spiritual value was not enough, so I thought I would take this opportunity to earn more to supplement my family's income. That's why I was delayed and came back a little late."
As Qin Luo spoke, he glanced at Dan Bingli, a hint of ambiguity in his eyes:
"If it weren't for Miss Dan's help, I'm afraid I would have been unable to complete this mission alone. I also thank Miss Dan for not minding and for traveling with me."
Hearing Qin Luo's lie, Dan Bingli felt as if a tiny needle had gently pricked her heart, and she felt a little wronged for some reason.
She didn't understand why Qin Luo would say that in front of Murong Liyue, but she wasn't one to dwell on things. Then, she said calmly:
"It was just a coincidence, so there's no question of disliking it."
After saying that, Dan Bingli didn't say anything more, seemingly unwilling to face the seemingly harmonious yet incredibly painful scene between Qin Luo and Murong Liyue.
She turned around and strode towards Qin Luo's private room on the second floor. Perhaps only there could she find a moment of peace?
Seeing her indifferent demeanor as before, Murong Liyue breathed a sigh of relief, and her tense nerves relaxed a little.
Then she started to complain a little. She had hoped to have more sweet time alone with Qin Luo before the freshman competition, so as to further strengthen their relationship. However, Dan Bingli's stay made everything a little uncertain.
Seeing her annoyed expression, Qin Luo knew exactly what she was thinking and chuckled softly.
"What's wrong? You seem downcast."
As he spoke, Qin Luo reached out and pinched the tip of Murong Liyue's nose. The soft and slightly elastic feel came from his fingertips, like holding a piece of warm and beautiful jade.
Murong Liyue simply let him pinch her cheeks, her face pouting, looking incredibly cute. The anger in her eyes lessened somewhat because of Qin Luo's affectionate gesture.
"I'm not depressed at all. For the past month, I've been thinking about you every single moment, and I've been looking forward to seeing you every day. I'm so happy to finally see you, I can't possibly be depressed."
Qin Luo smiled helplessly, then pulled Murong Liyue into his arms again, whispering sweet nothings in her ear:
“It just so happens that Miss Dan has occupied my room to cultivate. As a result, I have nowhere to cultivate and can only stay here temporarily. This is also a good opportunity to test whether your cultivation, which has just entered the Spirit Control Realm, is solid.”
The gentle words reached her ears, and she suddenly felt that it wasn't so hard to accept that Dan Bingli was staying here.
She had intended to feign modesty, but when her gaze fell upon the enigmatic smile on Qin Luo's face, a blush quickly crept onto her cheeks. She lowered her head shyly and whispered:
"As you see fit."
In the still of the night, Dan Bingli gazed silently at the cold wind howling in through the window. The wind sounded like a mournful cry, like a ghostly wail in the almost deathly quiet night, or a hoarse, abandoned soul, making her already chaotic thoughts even more tangled and unresolved.
The wind grew increasingly fierce, whipping her hair wildly, with a few strands gently clinging to her slightly pale lips.
In the distance, the occasional hoot of an owl could be heard, sounding particularly eerie in the quiet night. But Dan Bingli seemed not to hear it, simply standing quietly by the window, her thoughts churning.
A moment later, she became increasingly agitated, turned around abruptly, and strode out of the room.
"Bang!"
The door slammed shut behind her, the loud noise like a thunderclap that exploded in the silent hallway, startling the night owl into flapping its wings and flying away, disappearing into the vast night.
She walked briskly along the corridor, her hurried footsteps echoing repeatedly in the empty stairwell...
Time flies, and five days have passed in the blink of an eye, which also marks the arrival of a major event for Lingyuan Sect: the Newcomer Competition.
With a creak, Qin Luo and the other person stepped out of the room. The morning sunlight shone on them, outlining a warm and cozy silhouette.
Dan Bingli was dressed in a simple white outfit, which was well-tailored and perfectly outlined her tall and slender figure.
However, upon closer inspection, the dark circles under her eyes betrayed the fact that she had been tossing and turning and unable to sleep these past few days, presumably due to the anxiety that the upcoming freshman competition had involuntarily plunged her into.
Just as Qin Luo was about to knock on Dan Bingli's door to remind her, he found that she was already quietly waiting in front of her residence.
This surprised Qin Luo somewhat, because in his impression, Dan Bingli always prioritized cultivation, so it was rare for her to waste time waiting here.
Before he could reply, Dan Bingli looked at Qin Luo coldly and said:
"Some people seem to have no sense of occasion. With the competition just around the corner, they can only indulge in childish behavior. No wonder they want to seek my cooperation!"
After saying that, he ignored the two of them and transformed into a streak of light, flying straight into the sky.
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