“Let’s go in first,” Xia Qingyue said, grabbing Qin Fan’s hand and practically dragging him into the secret realm.
The moment they entered, Qin Fan immediately hid behind her and said, “Second Senior Sister, you have to protect me! I’m terrified! So, so scared!” Then, he hugged her tightly.
He had to admit—Xia Qingyue’s waist was incredibly soft and delicate! Unfortunately, he probably wouldn’t get to hug it again.
After all, Qin Fan had no intention of cultivating properly today. He was determined to thoroughly ruin his image. What kind of opportunity could compare to his Chaos Spirit Root anyway?
My dear Second Senior Sister, I’m going to be a complete burden today. Let’s see if you won’t start hating me.
Xia Qingyue’s eyes were full of tenderness as she comforted him, “Junior Brother, don’t be afraid!”
Just then, a beautiful fairy maiden passed by. Qin Fan instantly locked on and jumped out, deliberately putting on the sleazy air of a spoiled second-generation heir. He slid over with a grin, “Fairy Maiden, care to explore the secret realm together?”
His tone was flirty, and his face was full of mischief. The female disciple, shocked and angry, slapped his hand away. “Scram, you lecher!”
“Aw, don’t be so heartless, Fairy Maiden!” Qin Fan leaned in closer. “I’m a personal disciple of Jade Spring Peak from Falling Cloud Sect. Stick with me, and I’ll guarantee your safety.”
At that moment, Xia Qingyue quickly approached. “Junior Brother, what are you doing?”
Qin Fan was delighted and immediately tried to wrap his arm around the female disciple’s waist. “Senior Sister, I was just exchanging cultivation insights with this fairy maiden!”
“Shameless!” the female disciple shouted, slapping his hand away and glaring at him.
Meanwhile, in hiding, Ye Chen narrowed his eyes. “Hmph! Qin Fan, don’t you know that Junior Sister Qingyue despises shameless behavior the most? This time, let’s see who can save you!”
Xia Qingyue’s brows furrowed, but unexpectedly, she said, “Please don’t be angry, Fellow Daoist. My junior brother is naturally a bit lively. If he’s offended you, I’ll apologize on his behalf.” She took out a bottle of pills and offered it. “This is a beauty-enhancing pill specially made by Jade Spring Peak. I hope you’ll accept it.”
The female disciple was completely stunned. Looking at Xia Qingyue’s protective gaze and then at the sleazy Qin Fan, her worldview shattered.
Qin Fan was dumbfounded too. What the hell? Xia Qingyue, did you get your head slammed by a door?
Even Ye Chen, watching from the shadows, was frozen in place. She’s not mad…?
Unable to take it anymore, Ye Chen finally leaped out with a look of righteous indignation. “Junior Brother Qin, stop this at once! We’re outside the sect. How can you damage our reputation like this?” He stood protectively in front of the female disciple. “Fairy Maiden, do not fear. I, Ye Chen, will stand up for you!”
Qin Fan twitched. The Child of Destiny appears, huh? Trying to play the hero saving the beauty?
So I’m the clown again?
Damn it! Why can’t I ever escape this fate of being the pitiful villain?!
But with Xia Qingyue here, Qin Fan decided to stir the pot some more. “Oh my, Senior Brother! What a coincidence! Are you stepping on your fellow disciples again to show off? Too bad, this Fairy Maiden isn’t interested in hypocrites like you.”
Ye Chen’s face darkened. “Insolent!”
“Stop!” Xia Qingyue suddenly stepped between them. “Senior Brother, fighting within the secret realm isn’t appropriate.”
Ye Chen looked completely shocked. “Junior Sister Qingyue, you’re defending this lecher?”
“Senior Brother Ye, I’m simply addressing the matter fairly,” Xia Qingyue replied calmly. “But Senior Brother, why are you here? Didn’t Master assign you to gather spirit herbs?”
Ye Chen was speechless, his heart raging. Damn it! Why is Junior Sister Qingyue always protecting that trash Qin Fan? What am I supposed to do later?
Qin Fan took the chance to add fuel to the fire, “Oh my, Senior Brother, could it be that you’re secretly here to protect me? I’m so touched! But with Second Senior Sister here, I already feel super safe!”
He then wrapped his arms around Xia Qingyue’s waist and began rubbing against her.
Ye Chen stared, eyes wide open.
[Prompt: The Child of Destiny Ye Chen’s Dao Heart collapses. Luck Points +500]
[Current Luck Points: 2,500]
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Ye Chen was furious!
A fierce glint flashed in his eyes as he stared at Qin Fan’s hand on Xia Qingyue’s waist.
That’s the woman I set my sights on! How dare this trash touch her?
“Junior Brother Qin,” Ye Chen said through gritted teeth, “watch your behavior!”
Instead of backing off, Qin Fan hugged her even tighter, face full of fake fear. “Senior Brother, you’re so fierce! I’m scared! Second Senior Sister, protect me!”
Xia Qingyue’s cheeks flushed slightly, but she didn’t push him away. Instead, she softly said, “Senior Brother, you’re overreacting. There’s no harm in being a little close among fellow disciples.”
That sentence hit Ye Chen like a hammer to the heart.
Back then, he touched Xia Qingyue’s hand and she flung it away without hesitation. Now this? Double standards much?
“J-Junior Sister…” Ye Chen’s voice went dry. “Didn’t you used to hate people who behaved like this?”
Xia Qingyue’s eyes flickered, as if recalling something from the past. “Senior Brother, people change.”
Hearing that, Ye Chen snapped!
He was completely enraged!
Looking at Qin Fan’s hand still on her waist, he felt like his heart was bleeding.
Slut! Trash! You both deserve to die!
Earlier, he had secretly smeared beast-attracting herb juice onto Qin Fan’s storage pouch. The spirit beasts in this secret realm should be arriving right about now!
The only issue was that Xia Qingyue was with him.
“Not good! We’re surrounded by spirit beasts!” Ye Chen suddenly shouted.
Roar!
From the dense forest around them, three Gale Wolves at the peak of 2nd-rank suddenly pounced out, each one comparable to a Peak Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, surrounding the group.
A victorious smile flashed in Ye Chen’s eyes, but his tone was full of noble righteousness. “Junior Sister Qingyue, run! I’ll cover you!”
“Not good! These beasts are targeting Junior Brother Qin! He must have provoked something he shouldn’t have!” Xia Qingyue’s expression changed. She instantly shielded Qin Fan behind her. “Junior Brother Fan, don’t be afraid. Stay close to me!”
“Junior Sister Qingyue! You—” Ye Chen looked heartbroken. “Can’t you see? These spirit beasts were clearly lured here by Qin Fan!”
What?
Qin Fan was stunned.
Even Xia Qingyue was dumbfounded. “Senior Brother, what nonsense are you spouting?”
“Don’t believe me? Look!” Ye Chen suddenly stepped back, and sure enough, all the spirit beasts locked their bloodthirsty eyes on Qin Fan, drooling.
“How could this be?” Xia Qingyue’s face was filled with doubt and disbelief.
“Junior Sister Qingyue, come with me now!” Ye Chen reached out to pull her. “Qin Fan brought this upon himself. After we return, I’ll explain everything to Master.”
Inside, Ye Chen sneered coldly. Qin Fan, you’re dead this time!
“No!” Xia Qingyue’s gaze was resolute. “If we leave, we leave together!”
Qin Fan spread his hands helplessly. What the hell is going on? Even the beasts are helping Ye Chen mess with me?
This isn’t fair!
Ye Chen panicked. “Junior Sister, if we don’t leave now, we won’t make it out!”
At that critical moment, Qin Fan’s brows furrowed. Suddenly, he thought of something. Wait a minute—there’s a strange scent coming from this storage pouch.
“Second Senior Sister!” he shouted. “There’s something wrong with this pouch! It smells weird!”
Xia Qingyue’s beautiful eyes narrowed as she sniffed lightly. “No! That’s the scent of beast-attracting herb!”
Ye Chen’s face twitched. “Junior Sister, there’s no such thing! Qin Fan must’ve stolen something from the spirit beasts!”
A sharp chill flashed in Xia Qingyue’s eyes. “Senior Brother! If I remember right, you were the one who personally gave me this storage pouch and told me to pass it to Junior Brother Fan! Why did you smear beast-attracting herb on it?!”