Hearing this, Qin Luo's heart was touched. Looking at Huang Lu in front of him, he couldn't bear to continue pretending to be harsh. He simply reached out and patted Huang Lu's head, his gesture full of comfort.
Seeing this, Huang Lu obediently lowered her head, her soft hair swaying under Qin Luo's caress, her eyes filled with tenderness. Then, as if remembering something, she asked softly:
"Luo Lang... since you've said that, if I'm really bullied by Sister Li Yue and the others that day, will you help me or them?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Luo immediately broke out in a cold sweat. You shouldn't ask such a question.
But seeing Huang Lu's expectant eyes, he couldn't bear to be perfunctory. After a moment's thought, he said with a serious expression:
"Is that even a question? I brought you in, so naturally I can't let you suffer any injustice. But if you and Liyue really have a conflict, I will definitely find out the truth and strive for fairness and justice. However, I believe that such a thing wouldn't happen between you sisters, right?"
"What you said is as good as saying nothing at all..."
Huang Lu muttered something under her breath, her soft voice carrying a slight sob, sounding just like a kitten that hadn't gotten the answer it wanted.
Unfortunately, before she could finish complaining, Qin Luo tapped her soft head with his knuckles, the force just right, carrying both a hint of reproach and a lot of affection.
"Ahem, time is of the essence, we still need to find Liyue and Yaoyue."
Qin Luo cleared his throat and spoke in a serious tone. After speaking, without waiting for Huang Lu to respond, and without daring to look at her eyes which were filled with countless emotions, he quickly circulated his spiritual energy, enveloping Huang Lu and transforming her into a stream of light, rapidly disappearing into the distance.
Fortunately, Murong Liyue and Su Yaoyue's strength was still guaranteed, and after a quarter of an hour, Qin Luo successfully found the two of them.
"Qin Luo, now that we're all here, what's the next step? I've been waiting for you for so long, don't tell me you haven't thought about the next plan."
Su Yaoyue stood to Qin Luo's left, her voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible jealousy.
This is understandable. Although Su Yaoyue was prepared and knew that Qin Luo wouldn't find her immediately, she didn't expect to be the last one.
Although she understood that Qin Luo's arrangement was based on the overall situation and that he knew she was the strongest among the three women, a woman's mind is always delicate and sensitive, and she couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.
Thinking back on the past few days since Qin Luo returned, she realized that he had taken advantage of her quite a bit. Except for her bottom line, she had half-heartedly given in to him in other aspects. But seeing the result now, she still felt a little jealous.
Before Qin Luo could respond, Murong Liyue's gaze swept intentionally or unintentionally towards Su Yaoyue, and she said in a slow and unhurried voice:
“Sister Yaoyue, your tone is so jealous it’s almost overflowing. Are you still dissatisfied with Qin Luo’s previous search arrangements? You are strong and can protect yourself, so it’s only natural that he went to meet the other sisters first. But your reaction makes me a little curious. You’re not the kind of person who can be so easily angered.”
As Murong Liyue spoke, she turned her head slightly to look at the curve of Su Yaoyue's body that made her feel somewhat insecure.
Upon hearing this, Su Yaoyue's face flushed slightly, and she hurriedly defended herself:
"Don't talk nonsense. I'm just concerned about the upcoming plans. I'm not jealous at all."
That being said, her lowered head and evasive gaze betrayed her true thoughts.
Seeing that she had gained the upper hand, Murong Liyue was not about to give up. She snorted and continued:
"Oh, little sister, have you forgotten? Qin Luo came back a few days ago, and you two spent quite a bit of time alone together. I also heard that you were very indulgent towards him... letting him have his way with everything. Now you're in such a hurry, are you worried that his feelings for you will fade in the future?"
Murong Liyue deliberately emphasized the words "indulging in every way," making the sourness in her tone even more obvious.
Although she is now more tolerant of the women around Qin Luo, Su Yaoyue is outstanding among many women in terms of cultivation and certain other conditions, and is indeed a considerable threat to her. She wants to take this opportunity to test Su Yaoyue's strength and also give her a warning.
The two started talking back and forth, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense. Qin Luo stood aside, watching the scene, and suddenly felt a headache coming on.
Left with no other choice, Qin Luo's face darkened, and his tone became stern, unlike anything he had ever done before:
"Have you made enough of a scene?"
Upon hearing this, Murong Liyue and Su Yaoyue were stunned by the sudden severity of the words, their bodies trembled, and they instantly fell silent.
Murong Liyue lowered her head, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, like a child who had made a mistake. Su Yaoyue bit her lower lip, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes as well. Neither of them dared to utter a sound, only occasionally stealing glances at Qin Luo, trying to glean his emotions from his expression.
Huang Lu stood to the side, taking in everything. Looking at the two silent figures with their heads bowed, she felt a secret sense of satisfaction. Although she understood that Qin Luo had found her first because she was the weakest and most in need of protection, at this moment, she still felt like the winner of this delicate contest.
Thinking of this, she tilted her head slightly, a hint of smugness flashing in her eyes, but she quickly returned to her obedient demeanor, afraid that her inner emotions would be seen through.
Qin Luo's gaze slowly swept over the three of them. He sighed, his expression slightly weary, but his voice, though low, carried an undeniable authority:
“I know you are all very proud people. I can turn a blind eye to whatever you think or do in private, since everyone has their own thoughts. But we are not in our own backyard now, but in the midst of a competition between universities. I don’t want to see this happen a second time.”
Upon hearing this, Murong Liyue lowered her head even further, wishing she could hide herself away.
"Liyue knows she was wrong. She was being willful and immature just now."
Su Yaoyue bit her lower lip tightly, until her rosy lips turned white. She turned her head to the side, seemingly unwilling to let anyone see her embarrassment, and softly replied:
"I was also wrong. I shouldn't have acted impulsively and forgotten the bigger picture."
Huang Lu, standing to the side, maintained her obedient demeanor and said softly, "Lu'er will be careful with her words and actions in the future and will not cause trouble for Luo Lang."
Seeing the sincerity of the three, Qin Luo's expression softened, and he nodded slightly.
These women each have their own personalities. Although they appear so obedient and compliant on the surface, Qin Luo knows in his heart that he will have to use a lot of words to coax them when they are alone together in the future.
Take Murong Liyue for example. She is usually aloof and cold, but she is actually very sensitive. After this incident, it will probably take a lot of effort to soothe her emotions and make her feel better.
Su Yaoyue has a strong personality. Being publicly reprimanded like this today must have made her feel very wronged. In the future, when we are alone together, we will have to use gentle words to comfort her in order to make her smile again.
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