At this moment, she was filled with resentment at being "betrayed" by Qin Luo. The scene of her handing over her origin to him without reservation kept flashing through her mind. In her opinion, Qin Luo's act of returning the origin was undoubtedly a sign of his fear of her.
Hearing her words, Qin Luo didn't stop what he was doing. Instead, he looked up at You Yueying and said:
“Senior, back in the ancestral land, it was thanks to this source that I was able to protect me and unleash my full power.”
“But now that my journey to the ancestral land is over and I have returned safely, I know that this source is of great importance to my predecessors, so how can I continue to monopolize it?”
As Qin Luo spoke, he raised his hand and pushed the wisps of primal power toward You Yueying. His tone was firm and unquestionable, exuding a unique domineering aura.
“Senior You, my mind is made up. Today, this source must be returned to you.”
Upon hearing this, You Yueying's somewhat aggrieved expression froze. At first, she was still filled with resentment at being misunderstood, but Qin Luo's domineering words quietly seeped into her heart.
You Yueying looked at Qin Luo, her lips moved, but she couldn't say anything for a moment.
Her gaze lingered on Qin Luo's face, carefully examining his earnest, almost obstinate expression. A sudden tremor ran through her as she realized something.
She didn't know when it started, but this man had quietly taken over her heart without her even realizing it.
These simple actions and words easily stirred ripples in her heart.
Nian Zhi, You Yueying lowered her head, a barely perceptible blush appearing on her cheeks, and muttered softly:
"Such low strength, yet such a big mouth."
Her voice was weak, carrying a hint of reproach, yet also a touch of secret delight.
As soon as she finished speaking, she stopped resisting, raised her hands with palms facing upwards, and the primal power rapidly merged into her body.
After collecting the source, You Yueying looked at Qin Luo's relaxed appearance and breathed a sigh of relief as if she had accomplished a great task, a smile flashing in her eyes.
But before her smile could fully fade, she seemed to remember something, her expression instantly turning serious, her tone tinged with displeasure as she called out crisply:
"Qin Luo".
Qin Luo looked up at the sound and heard You Yueying's voice, which was clear and cold, yet carried a different meaning:
What did you call me before?
Still caught up in the moment, Qin Luo's mind was still focused on returning to his original state, and he subconsciously said:
"Senior You..."
As soon as the words left his mouth, he regretted them and inwardly cried out in alarm.
As expected, You Yueying frowned, a hint of anger flashing across her face, and said coldly:
"Am I old?"
The tone was both questioning and complaining.
Seeing this, Qin Luo quickly changed his tune, his face plastered with a fawning smile, and cautiously probed:
"If you don't mind, senior, may I call you... Yueying?"
As he spoke, he kept his eyes fixed on You Yueying, afraid of missing even the slightest change in her expression.
Unexpectedly, You Yueying turned around, leaving Qin Luo with her back to her, her voice indifferent, revealing no emotion:
"Do I know you well?"
Before Qin Luo could even respond, You Yueying quickly added:
"We've wasted too much time here. There's only one ingredient left. Stop dawdling!"
After speaking, she flashed away and flew into the distance. Her retreating figure carried a panic that she rarely showed, making her appear somewhat flustered.
Qin Luo stood there, gazing in the direction she had left, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.
How could he not see You Yueying's arrogance? She usually uses a tough exterior to protect her inner self, and her current feigned indifference is just to maintain her usual aloof persona.
Moreover, although she verbally refuted it, she did not vehemently refuse. Instead, she changed the subject, which was actually a form of silent acquiescence.
Perhaps she was afraid that facing this tacit consent would break her long-held reserve, or perhaps she was afraid of changing her mind, which is why she fled so hastily.
Thinking of this, Qin Luo shook his head helplessly. He circulated his spiritual energy, lightly touched the ground with his feet, and his figure transformed into a dazzling stream of light, rapidly chasing after the direction where You Yueying had disappeared...
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