Deep within the ancient ice cave.
Although the seal has been broken and Qin Wan can cultivate, she has not yet truly begun to cultivate, and she has no spiritual power within her body.
As always, Xiao Ci was considerate and took Qin Wan's hand to warm her up.
Qin Wan, as always, did not reject or exclude...
Feeling the warm, soft touch in his palm, Xiao Ci felt a strange sensation.
Something seems different?
Xiao Ci frowned slightly, pondering intently what was different.
After a long while, Xiao Ci finally came to his senses and looked down at Qin Wan with a complicated and strange expression.
"you……"
"Huh?" Qin Wan looked at him with a blank and innocent expression.
“Your hands…” Xiao Ci looked at Qin Wan’s hands with a troubled expression.
Yes, he finally remembered what was different.
When they first entered the ice cave, Qin Wan's small hands were icy cold, and she needed to use her spiritual power to keep her body warm.
But just now, when he held Qin Wan's hand, he only felt an overwhelming warmth...
"It seems to have been like this ever since it came out of the lava..." Qin Wan said.
"I don't know what happened, it might be related to my constitution..."
...
Their eyes met, and for a moment neither of them spoke. They just looked at each other.
In the very end, Xiao Ci lowered his gaze to their clasped hands.
She's no longer cold, so should he continue to provide heating?
Thinking of this, Xiao Ci looked up at Qin Wan again and asked earnestly, "Are you cold?"
Qin Wan hesitated for a second, then gently shook her head, "It's alright."
"Aren't you cold?" For some reason, Xiao Ci asked again.
Qin Wan shook her head again, "I'm not cold."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ci's thin lips curved slightly, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.
"As long as it's not cold."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Ci tightened his grip on Qin Wan's hand. He walked forward without looking back, explaining to himself as he went.
"Although you're not cold now, I still feel more at ease holding your hand to avoid a repeat of the previous crisis."
Xiao Ci spoke with such confidence and conviction that he didn't think he had done anything wrong.
The key point is that Qin Wan was surprisingly cooperative. Not only did she not refute him, but she even nodded in agreement.
"Indeed, this ice cave is fraught with danger. Luckily, Brother Xiao protected me before, otherwise..."
Qin Wan didn't continue speaking, but everyone present understood perfectly well.
Behind the two, Qin Qing watched with a satisfied expression, her eyes filled with gratification.
Xiao Ye had a complicated expression, especially when his gaze fell on Qin Wan and Xiao Ci's hands clasped together. For some reason, Xiao Ye felt a strong sense of unease.
He didn't know why...
I suddenly feel very uncomfortable...
Qin Wan was his fiancée before.
Just ten days ago, Qin Wan risked her life for him, even going so far as to fight a level nine giant lion to save him.
Why has her attitude changed so drastically in just ten days?
"Brother, you and Wan'er shouldn't be so intimate..."
Xiao tried to hold back, but in the end, he couldn't help but utter sarcastic remarks.
As soon as he finished speaking, a cold, murderous gaze fell upon him.
"Xiao Ye, if you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!!!"
"Wan'er and the head of the Xiao family are both unmarried, what's wrong with them holding hands?"
"Besides, Xiao Ye, don't forget that you and Wan'er have already broken off your engagement. I advise you not to meddle in other people's business!"
After speaking, in order to threaten Xiao Ye and also to stop his incessant chatter, Qin Qing drew his sword on the spot and stared at Xiao Ye dangerously with narrowed eyes.
Her appearance and expression suggested that if Xiao Ye said another word, she would immediately draw her sword and stab him...
Xiao Ye: "..."
"I... I was just thinking of Wan'er."
"Although Wan'er and I have broken off our engagement, she is still a young woman who has not yet married."
“Even if my elder brother is doing this for Wan’er’s own good and wants to protect her, but… but men and women should not touch each other. If this gets out, Wan’er’s reputation will inevitably be damaged.”
As he spoke, Xiao found it quite reasonable, and his tone unconsciously became a bit more forceful.
Xiao Ci merely glanced coldly at Xiao Ye, his meaning unclear.
Qin Wan simply pretended not to hear, and even tightened her grip on Xiao Ci's hand.
Qin Qing, on the other hand, grew increasingly disgusted with Xiao Ye, the idiot male lead.
It's one thing to mistake someone else for his savior, but instead of trying to make amends and repay Qin Wan, he actually had the audacity to gossip about her?
And the idea that men and women should not touch each other?
“Xiao Ye, there are only the four of us in this ice cave. The matter between Patriarch Xiao and Wan’er is known only to heaven, earth, you, and me.”
"As long as we keep our mouths shut and don't go out and spread rumors to smear Wan'er and the Xiao family head, how can Wan'er's reputation be damaged?"
It must be said that Qin Qing is truly remarkable; when she speaks, she is astounding.
Xiao opened his mouth, instinctively wanting to explain, but didn't know how.
Under Qin Qing's piercing gaze, Xiao felt as if all his hidden thoughts had been seen through...
"No, that's not what I meant. I was just thinking of Wan'er's best interests and was a little overly worried, which is why I spoke without thinking."
After Xiao finished speaking, the three people present merely glanced at him indifferently and ignored him.
Xiao also felt uneasy...
He subconsciously looked towards Qin Wan, but Qin Wan immediately looked away without responding to him.
Seeing this, a hint of loneliness involuntarily surfaced in Xiao's eyes.
In the end, he was wrong...
He crossed the line...
He didn't know how to cherish it...
Even if you regret it, it's too late.
Thinking of this, Xiao felt a strong sense of defeat welling up inside him.
The four of them wandered around in the ice cave for a long time, but they still couldn't find the exit from the illusion.
Qin Qing couldn't bear to see Qin Wan hungry, so he quickly took out the dry food he carried with him and handed it to her.
"Wan'er, eat something first to fill your stomach."
"After you finish eating, I'll teach you the basics of cultivation. With spiritual power around you, you'll be able to relieve your fatigue and hunger."
Upon hearing Qin Qing's words, the eyes of the two men standing beside her lit up simultaneously.
Xiao also looked at Qin Wan with longing eyes, his eyes filled with anticipation and hope.
Xiao Ci stared intently at Qin Wan without saying a word.
But with just one glance, Qin Wan understood what he meant.
After a brief moment of hesitation, Qin Wan looked at Qin Qing with apologetic eyes.
"Sister, may I ask Brother Xiao to teach me?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Qing was taken aback, and Xiao was also taken aback.
The next second, both of them looked at Xiao Ci at the same time.
Xiao Ci's expression was calm; his previously furrowed brows had relaxed, and his face looked quite pleased...
Xiao Ci's favorability increased by 2, current favorability is 61.
As if afraid that the two might misunderstand, Qin Wan thought for a moment and added, "My physique is special, and I don't know what that so-called seal is all about."
"Let Brother Xiao teach me, so that if there are any problems, Brother Xiao can spot them in time..."
Seeing Qin Wan's anxious expression, as if afraid she would misunderstand, Qin Qing waved her hand generously and nodded in agreement, "Wan'er is absolutely right, it was sister who lacked consideration!"
Qin Wan: "?"
That's...that's it?
Are you that easy to talk to?
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