30 Confession
He slowly knelt down, tears welling in his eyes. His hands unconsciously climbed onto Chu Qing's legs, and in a gesture of utter submission, he revealed the most delicate, porcelain-white side of her neck, then reverently and dreamily leaned in for a light kiss.
Master, Master...
The boy still clutched the fragrant sleeve tightly, his whole body trembling slightly. Only now did he seem to understand the meaning of the emotions in his heart.
Whether it was making him prove his innocence a year ago, or the later events involving Crescent Moon Town, Green Mountain Town, and Sun Spring Grass—every single one of these incidents was orchestrated by Chu Qing in secret to help him become stronger.
The air around the flames was hot, just like the boy's heart, like the surging of rivers and seas constantly washing over his soul, allowing him to gradually see the truth of the matter.
He likes Chu Qing.
It's not the respect a disciple has for his master, but rather the fluttering emotions, jealousy, and possessiveness between a man and a woman.
That's right, he wanted his master to only look at him, and his gaze to follow him. He was jealous that Mo Yu could enjoy his master's teachings, and he was also jealous that Ling Xueluo had been gently hugged by his master.
He viewed everything or anyone that had ever felt his master's kindness as an obstacle—an obstacle preventing him from getting along with his master.
Unbeknownst to them, the moonlight quietly shone on Chu Qing's face. Her expression was somewhat stunned. When she looked at Yin Li, she had lost some of her original indifference and composure, and instead showed a hint of pure panic. A gust of wind blew, and her nose turned red. She was no longer as aloof as before.
Yin Li's breath hitched; she finally couldn't suppress her inner desires.
He slowly knelt down, his eyes glistening with tears, and his hands unconsciously climbed onto Chu Qing's legs. In a posture of utter submission, he revealed the most delicate, porcelain-white side of her neck and leaned in for a light kiss, devoutly and dreamily.
"Master... I beg you, how about your disciple, Duzhao?"
In the vast cave, only the boy's low, hoarse voice could be heard, filled with immense pain yet also bordering on ecstasy. He gazed up at the moon hanging high in his heart, yearning for all its light to shine upon him alone.
At this moment, Chu Qing was like a statue, firmly nailed to the spot.
Yin Li...
When did Yin Li first have such thoughts?
He's the male lead, shouldn't he like the female lead, Ling Xueluo?
There must be something wrong. It can't be, how could this be?
[System, System! What is Yin Li's current favorability rating?]
[Reporting to host: The system is functioning correctly. Current male lead's favorability rating: 99]
99!
So, even when I was just one more favorability point away, this was the situation?
She quickly calmed down, realizing she was no longer a naive young girl, and within moments she had already devised a strategy to deal with the situation.
The higher the male lead's favorability rating, the greater the probability of mission success. Perhaps the plot has gone astray, causing changes in Yin Li's feelings, but she has to play along half-heartedly.
That's right, for the sake of the mission and to get home, she had to put on a good show.
So, Chu Qing ignored the pain and bitterness that came from nowhere in her heart. When she met Yin Li's longing eyes again, she raised her hand to slap him.
Yin Li didn't flinch, but just knelt there, closing her eyes and waiting for the pain to come.
The gust of wind stopped just an inch from his face. He couldn't help but open his eyes, only to see Chu Qing's hands trembling, her eyes filled with anger and heartache, and a tear sliding down her chin.
"Yin Li, how dare you, how dare you—"
She took a deep breath, composed herself, and said coldly, "We are master and disciple; such sordid things shouldn't arise between us—"
Before the last word was uttered, as if suppressing immense pain, his voice trembled, his fists clenched, yet he did not push the person beneath him away.
Yin Li seemed to realize something and could no longer hear anything Chu Qing said. Countless joys surged into his chest. That place was both bitter and sweet, and the immense satisfaction made him tremble slightly. His arms, which were wrapped around his legs, tightened once again.
He lingered on the other's scent, his cheek close to the soft fabric, letting out soft sighs of satisfaction, which were especially noticeable in this empty space.
"Master, it is my fault. I have been rebellious, disregarding human relations and the law. I have been unorthodox, disobedient, and insubordinate. I beg you, Master—please, Master—"
"Love me."
It hurts, I
Every word was like a thunderclap in Chu Qing's ears, her blood seemed to flow backward, and she could only hear the dull sound of her heartbeat.
thump, thump
It hurts, I
"Enough!"
A furious shout shattered the enchanting and ambiguous atmosphere inside the cave, finally bringing them both back to their senses.
Chu Qing forcefully broke free from the restraints between her legs and cautiously took a step back.
The two were still very close, only a few feet apart, but it chilled the boy's heart to the bone.
"Master, Master..."
"Shut up!"
Chu Qing paused, releasing an overwhelming and irresistible pressure that slammed into Yin Li. The young man, like an unwilling little beast, endured the pain of having his heart scraped by a knife, stubbornly raising his eyes to stare at the other's face, trying to find the slightest flaw.
Unfortunately, no.
The moon is still the same moon. That moment of hesitation and struggle just now was like a bubble, an illusion that never existed.
Yin Li saw the person looking down slowly open his lips, but the next words made up for the slap that hadn't landed, plunging his entire being into an ice cave, leaving him with no trace of affection.
"If you still acknowledge me as your master, then tonight's events will be considered as if they never happened. From now on, put away your filthy thoughts; otherwise, I will expel you from my sect!"
"Reflect on your actions carefully."
Yin Li knelt there for an unknown amount of time, but Chu Qing had long since disappeared. After instructing him to reflect on his actions, she left without looking back.
The cave was once again shrouded in endless darkness, just like Yin Li's heart at this moment, as if he had fallen into an abyss, with no god to pull him out.
The fire on the ground had long since died out, and the few remaining ash traces no longer emitted any heat. Why? His master hadn't pushed him away at first; she must have treated him a little differently.
Even if she only gives him a little bit of affection, or even just a little bit of comfort, it would be enough for her to cherish for a lifetime.
But there was nothing, absolutely nothing.
The moment Chu Qing uttered the words of expulsion from the sect, all the beauty of the past turned into cold blades, piercing Yin Li's heart. Even worse than the pain was the hatred.
I hate that the bright moon hangs high, needing to shine upon the people of the world.
I hate that the bright moon's gentle light warms and nourishes all things.
I hate that the bright moon can never shine on me alone.
Suddenly, Yin Li's dark pupils faintly tinged with purplish-red, and the madness and tyranny within him took root and grew wildly like weeds.
Look, Yin Li, look, this is Chu Qingge, this is your master. She is still as loving as ever, and she won't even grant you the smallest request.
So what if she is the untouchable moon?
When you become the number one figure in both the cultivation world and the demon realm, you can break her wings and lock her by your side, day and night, with only you...
Day and night, he was all alone.
That's right
He wants his master so that he can only see him, think of him, and miss him!
[Buzz—Buzz—System crash—Darkening—60—70—80—Buzz—Buzz—System chaos—]
Master, very soon, very soon, your disciple will be able to have you.
The darkness was like a ghost, with only a glimpse of white. A gloomy laugh echoed at the cave entrance, like a vengeful spirit seeking death, as it approached Chu Qing step by step.
After finally emerging from the cave, it took Chu Qing a long time to calm the turmoil in her heart.
She didn't want the male lead to get hurt, but if she didn't provoke him, it would be difficult to strengthen his determination to become stronger. If she agreed or let it go, given Yin Li's level of affection for her, he would definitely be able to give up collecting the spirit pearls and live a leisurely life.
Then all her plans would be in vain.
Chu Qing finally understood the ending. No matter how good she had been to Yin Li before, and how high her favorability rating was, it couldn't withstand the final confrontation.
That's right
Only now did Chu Qing seem to understand why the system had given her two tasks.
The favorability rating can help her quickly find the Mystic Ice Spirit Orb and the Fire Dance Spirit Orb. After she uses the male lead's perfect favorability rating to get her hands on the spirit orbs, the artifact will also be aware of it. At that time, according to the original plot, Yin Li will be judged by the elders who have rushed over in public for the serious crime of stealing the spirit orbs, and Chu Qing will push her off the cliff.
Now that the artifact has appeared, the villain will surely be unable to sit still and try to seize it. As long as she obtains the artifact then, exposes Wen Ruyu's crimes, and leaves him with no chance of redemption, the mission will be successful.
As for when Yin Li will return and how he will unify the immortal and demon realms, those are not things she needs to consider.
Because at that time, everything would return to the original story's trajectory, and the male protagonist would no longer be in danger of being killed by the villain.
Perhaps the weather had turned bad again, as the stars were obscured by thick clouds at night. Chu Qing felt a tightness in her chest, as if something was about to break through the soil, causing her a sharp pain.
It would be a lie to say she wasn't sad. After all, she had been here for a long time and had watched her apprentices grow from green and naive to mature and decisive. How could she not feel a little bit nostalgic?
Especially Yin Li, who is intelligent and exceptionally talented. His eyes went from being filled with hatred a year ago to showing respect and admiration later on.
Perhaps, Chu Qing thought, this is the meaning of being a teacher.
Although tonight was unpleasant, she took the opportunity to get out of the male lead's sight, making it easier for her to find Wen Ruyu and Ye Lang.
We must not allow them to cause any changes.
Before long, the sky began to lighten, and the illusion persisted. The imposter "Chu Qing" had been brought under control and would no longer interfere with Yin Li.
Once inside this illusion, everyone is an illusion. They will probe into the most primal emotions of the heart in various ways and tempt the entrant to kill themselves so that the illusion can draw more energy from them.
However, the presence of two highly skilled individuals, her and Wen Ruyu, within the illusion makes the overall barrier less stable, which will help Yin Li find an opportunity to seize the Fire Dance Spirit Pearl more quickly.
However, since she could sense Wen Ruyu, the other party must also be able to sense her, so she had to be careful in everything she did from now on.
The daylight had already blazed brightly, obscuring all traces of the good and bad from the previous night. Yin Li walked out with a calm expression, placed the hilt of the Qingfeng Sword against his chest, and, guided by the Xuan Tian Ling Zhu, ventured deeper into the darkness.
He walked along a path and came to the foot of a mountain. The scorching heat of the spirit pearl made his skin under the cloth turn slightly red.
This is the place.
[Author's Note]
Sigh, this chapter feels like it's drained my energy. I don't know why it's been so incredibly difficult and slow to write. I always want to perfectly express the feelings between the male and female leads, but I'm also afraid I won't express them clearly enough. Starting from this chapter, our Yin Li will gradually turn to the dark side~~~ [Rabbit head with upright ears]
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