The cold wind howled wildly across the ice field at night, and You Yueying endured the long, dark night alone on the glacier.
As the first rays of dawn appeared, You Yueying could wait no longer. Taking a deep breath and trying to make her voice sound calm, she said indifferently to those below:
"Go."
Although the voice was soft, it seemed to carry an undeniable power.
The Liling clan chief below felt a bitter taste in his mouth after hearing the tone filled with dissatisfaction.
It seems the relationship between this emperor and his daughter's young lover is far more complicated than imagined. He could clearly feel the suppressed anger and jealousy below, which made him somewhat worried about his daughter's safety.
The mere trace of pressure unintentionally released by You Yueying was enough to make him almost unable to breathe. Yet, he still forced himself to endure this pressure and spoke to the impenetrable black mist above:
"Senior, isn't this a bit...?"
You Yueying glanced at him, her eyes filled with indifference and aloofness, and interrupted him:
"What? Are you afraid I'll make things difficult for that girl? I wouldn't stoop to lay a hand on a little girl who hasn't even reached the Saint Realm. She's not worth my anger. I'm just going to say a few words to her."
The Liling Clan Chief sighed inwardly, knowing he couldn't stop her, especially since their clan's fate was now in this woman's hands. After a moment's hesitation, he steeled himself and walked towards the ice house.
......
"You, you should be calmer now, right?"
Inside the igloo, the rich fragrance of winter plum blossoms filled this small but incredibly warm space in Dan Bingli's eyes.
Upon hearing that slightly hesitant question, Qin Luo subconsciously looked at the woman in front of him.
At this moment, Dan Bingli's face, which was originally as white as frost, was flushed with a blush, as if it contained endless tenderness that she could not shake off.
Her eyes sparkled with affection as she gazed at him cautiously. The expectant look in her eyes held a lingering coolness that had once been like an iceberg, but now, with the melting of love, it had transformed into a subtle air of arrogance, adding a touch of shyness to her expression.
But beneath this cold demeanor emanated a mature woman's alluring charm; every smile and gesture exuded a mature allure. This quality stirred Qin Luo's heart once again.
"If you're still angry, you may... continue to punish me, as long as it makes you feel better."
Sensing Qin Luo's growing heavy aura, Dan Bingli's eyes softened even more, and she spoke softly, disregarding her exhaustion from the previous night.
The icy, jade-like hand that had been resting on his chest slowly moved upwards, carrying a hint of tenderness and boundless intimacy, and climbed onto his shoulder.
Qin Luo snapped out of his daze, quickly raised his hand to grasp Dan Bingli's fair wrist, and then shook his head.
His gaze unconsciously swept over her slightly disheveled hair, and the enchanting memories of last night flashed through his mind. His face flushed, and he coughed.
"Look how tired you are, how could I dare to be angry?"
Upon hearing this, Dan Bingli immediately recalled the scene from last night and blushed with embarrassment.
Her lower lip, which she was gently biting, had pink lips that looked like ripe cherries.
She then buried her head in Qin Luo's arms, her voice thick with nasal tones, full of shy complaints:
"It's all your fault..."
Her burning cheeks pressed against Qin Luo's chest, and the unconcealable shyness in her heart made her curl up, trying to hide her current embarrassment.
The ends of her hair brushed against Qin Luo's chin, tickling him, yet carrying a unique tenderness.
Hearing Dan Bingli's shy and reproachful words, Qin Luo opened his mouth, wanting to say something to explain, but after a long while, he stammered out a sentence:
"I...I just...couldn't help myself."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Luo felt a cool pinch on his waist, the pressure light and accompanied by a faint itch. Without even looking, he knew it must be Dan Bingli's slender fingers.
This pinch carries a woman's unique reproach, as if she is reluctant to really use force, and as if she is using this method to express her shyness and dissatisfaction.
Qin Luo couldn't help but chuckle softly. He lowered his head and rubbed his chin against the top of Dan Bingli's hair. The cool fragrance emanating from her hair lingered at the tip of his nose, making his heart soften even more.
"Alright, it's my fault." Qin Luo coaxed gently, his voice tinged with laughter. "I promise I won't be so reckless again and cause you trouble."
As he spoke, he tightened his arms around Dan Bingli, pulling her into his embrace and gently patting her back.
Upon hearing this, Dan Bingli, nestled in his arms, squirmed in protest, then playfully punched his chest. Her voice, still nasal, held a sweeter undertone.
"You're always lying to me. Who would believe you? You were so sure last night, and what happened?" Dan Bingli muttered, her tone full of coquettishness. She rubbed her burning cheeks against Qin Luo's chest, as if that would help her dispel the shyness in her heart.
"Hmph! I don't even know if I can still trust you." She punched Qin Luo again, but the movement was weak and powerless, more like she was just being coquettish.
Qin Luo felt guilty about this, so he could only keep quiet. The two of them began to immerse themselves in this warm and peaceful atmosphere.
After a long while, Dan Bingli raised her head in his arms, her already rosy cheeks turning even redder:
"Qin Luo~"
Seeing her like this, Qin Luo couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke her hair:
"Sweetie, get some rest. We have plenty of time, no rush... Ouch!!!"
Unfortunately, before he could finish speaking, he was ruthlessly interrupted by Dan Bingli. This time, the force with which Qin Luo was pinched on the waist made him gasp.
"I knew you were still thinking about those things!" Dan Bingli was both embarrassed and annoyed. Her originally bright red cheeks were now burning hot. She quickly lowered her head and buried her face in Qin Luo's chest, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
After a long while, she finally looked up again, her voice still tinged with lingering shyness: "Can you be serious for once?"
Seeing her like this, Qin Luo rubbed his waist, which had been pinched, and nodded with a wry smile:
"Okay, okay, go ahead, I'll definitely listen carefully this time."
Upon hearing this, Dan Bingli lightly spat and gently pushed away Qin Luo's hand that was rubbing her waist. A hint of annoyance flashed in her eyes as she reached out to massage him.
While massaging, she inwardly blamed herself for being too impulsive and not knowing her own strength.
Thinking this through, she calmed herself down and slowly said:
"I have received the Ice Emperor's legacy."
As soon as she spoke, she stared at Qin Luo, not missing a single change in his expression.
Although she already knew she would receive the Ice Emperor's inheritance, Qin Luo still showed just the right amount of surprise.
"The Ice Emperor's legacy?"
"Bingli, this is an incredible opportunity for you!"
Seeing Qin Luo's 'surprise', Dan Bingli smiled sweetly and said firmly:
"The inheritance contains the Ice Emperor's lifelong cultivation insights and the Primordial Ice Flower Dharma Image, which ranks thirtieth. I want to pass these on to you."
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