Within the silent island, a streak of light pierced the sky, hurtling past with a whooshing force, and finally landed precisely in front of a pavilion.
Qin Luo's figure slowly emerged from the flowing light, landing before the pavilion. He tilted his head slightly, taking a breath of the island's unique, fresh air.
The fragrance of grass and trees slowly seeped into his lungs with his breath, gently easing the tension in his heart.
At this moment, all the noise and troubles of the outside world, as well as the difficulties and obstacles, are left behind, and one's heart is filled with a long-lost sense of relaxation and peace.
But the thought of preparing the resurrection item for that supreme remnant soul made his head spin again.
"Sigh, let's just take it one step at a time."
With a soft sigh, Qin Luo was about to raise his hand to open the attic door when, as if sensing his arrival, the door slowly opened first.
Looking up, Qin Luo was immediately stunned, and his steps involuntarily froze on the spot.
At the entrance, Dan Bingli stood quietly, clearly having dressed up carefully.
The simple dress she used to wear was gone, replaced by an exquisite and elegant dark blue dress.
The skirt was embroidered with delicate patterns in silver thread, and a light blue ribbon was tied around her waist, which perfectly outlined her slender waist and made her even more graceful.
However, the only flaw was the somewhat clumsy application of rouge on her exquisite cheeks.
The rouge looked slightly out of place on her fair skin, and the edges of the rouge were not very even, like a beginner's hasty masterpiece. But this awkwardness added a touch of innocence and simplicity to her unique charm.
This made Qin Luo's gaze linger on her face for a long time, and a ripple of emotion couldn't help but stir in his heart.
Noticing Qin Luo's almost blank gaze, Dan Bingli felt a surge of secret joy, but said something she didn't mean:
"What a coincidence... I was just about to go out when I didn't expect to meet you on your return."
As soon as she spoke, she subconsciously lowered her head slightly to avoid Qin Luo's burning gaze. A strand of hair slipped from her shoulder, covering her increasingly hot cheeks.
Qin Luo snapped out of her daze, looking at his contradictory expression, and couldn't help but find it amusing. A faint smile unconsciously crept onto her lips as she asked:
"Oh? That is quite a coincidence. But where are you going, Miss Dan, dressed so elegantly? Are you perhaps waiting for me on purpose?"
"What nonsense are you spouting!"
Before Qin Luo could finish speaking, Dan Bingli put her hands on her hips and glared angrily at him.
But the moment their eyes met, she quickly looked away, realizing her earlier lapse in composure. A blush rose to her cheeks, and she whispered an explanation:
"I've been feeling a bit restless these past few days. I... I just wanted to walk around the island and get some fresh air."
"Oh?" Qin Luo raised an eyebrow, a smile playing on his lips, and couldn't help but tease him:
"In my memory, Miss Dan usually regards cultivation as the highest priority and puts it above all else. How come she has time to relax now?"
Upon hearing this, Dan Bingli's cheeks flushed even redder, her eyebrows arched, and she glared fiercely at Qin Luo:
"Can't I change my mindset occasionally? Cultivation requires a balance of activity and rest, not constant day and night. That's common sense!"
Finally, it seemed that his explanation lacked confidence, and he emphasized at the end:
"Also, don't be so presumptuous as to think you know a lot about me."
Although she spoke with a strong tone, her deep blue eyes involuntarily darted left and right, avoiding Qin Luo's gaze.
Seeing her flustered state, Qin Luo couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion. He could clearly sense that Dan Bingli was finding it increasingly difficult to maintain her composure in front of him, and her emotions could no longer withstand his provocations.
Just a few months ago, she was an unapproachable ice queen, radiating a coldness that kept people at arm's length.
But times have changed. Given the current ambiguous relationship between the two of them, if he suddenly had the idea to try his hand at her charm, she might just pretend to be angry and refuse, but eventually accept it with a mix of reluctance and pleasure.
Thinking of this, Qin Luo felt a pang of regret. He now understood why Dan Bingli was indulging her emotions so freely.
Their race is weak, yet they possess immense treasures. Countless powerful enemies are eyeing them, and even the ruling continent there is interested in the legacy left by the ancient Ice Emperor.
Even if someone in their tribe is fortunate enough to inherit that supreme legacy, given their current situation and the immense external pressure, they will likely be powerless to protect it and will be at the mercy of others.
This is precisely the reason why Dan Bingli cultivates so desperately.
She knew in her heart that the road ahead seemed to lead only to a dead end, but what other choice did she have?
Rather than passively waiting for death, she preferred to place all her hopes on improving her own cultivation.
For her, only by becoming strong herself could she have a glimmer of hope. Even if she ultimately could not escape her fate, at least in that desperate situation, she could use her own cultivation to kill a few more enemies, which would make her life worthwhile and allow her to do her last bit of effort for her clan.
However, Qin Luo's appearance shook her determination to cultivate.
That step-by-step strategy of winning hearts and minds eventually dragged this innocent and naive girl, who was ignorant of love, into the depths of love, making her deeply immersed in it and unable to extricate herself.
She probably knew that her people would eventually be unable to escape that fate, so she might as well follow the increasingly throbbing heart in her heart, so that she could have a moment of tenderness and sweetness to savor in the gaps of this cruel destiny.
This is also why Dan Bingli, even though she clearly knew Qin Luo had a Daoist partner, was still willing to step into the abyss step by step.
Seeing that Qin Luo remained silent for a long time, Dan Bingli gently bit her lower lip, leaving faint marks on her pink lips with her pearly teeth.
He secretly regretted it, wondering if his words had been too harsh.
Just as he was about to speak again, he heard a gust of wind rushing in.
Looking up behind Qin Luo, one could see a woman slowly descending.
The woman possessed a refined and elegant demeanor, especially her breasts, which, accentuated by her exquisite and gorgeous attire, appeared magnificent and alluring, like a towering mountain range, exuding a mature and captivating charm.
Upon seeing this, Dan Bingli subconsciously lowered her head. An overwhelming sense of inferiority welled up inside her.
In the past, she was completely absorbed in the path of cultivation, without any distractions, and never paid any attention to her own physique.
However, at this moment, in front of this woman who exudes a unique charm, she felt her own "deficiency" and "inadequacy" for the first time in her life.
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