When Xiao Yufan returned to Yulan Pavilion, he realized only then that a cold sweat had already formed on his back…
“Damn it, how embarrassing! Scared like this by a woman. Better not get too close to such a woman again!”
Xiao Yufan couldn’t help shivering involuntarily. He always felt as if he were being watched, a sensation that made him extremely uneasy. But what could he do? He didn’t even know who was watching him.
His gut told him that whoever was watching him must have something to do with Huangpu Xian’er. Thinking it through, he realized he might have been tricked by her today…
When Xiao Yufan returned to the Magnolia Pavilion, he realized that a cold sweat had broken out on his back…
“Damn, that was so embarrassing, getting scared like that by a woman. But it’s better not to get too close to someone like her!”
Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but shiver. He felt as if he was being watched, and that feeling made him extremely uncomfortable. But what could he do? He didn’t even know who was watching him.
His intuition told him that the person watching him must be related to Huangpu Xian’er. As he slowly came to his senses, he realized that he might have been tricked by her today…
Would a powerhouse at the Qi Condensation realm really be so easily drained of energy? If the person protecting her was so strong, why would they chase after someone directly? Weren’t they afraid of a decoy strategy?
Shaking his head, Xiao Yufan decided not to dwell on this woman anymore. Even though they had had physical contact, they were merely passing acquaintances. Whether they would meet again in the future was still uncertain.
As he walked slowly towards Lan Yue, Xiao Yufan noticed that she was slightly tipsy. Her fair and delicate cheeks were flushed with a rosy glow, making her look utterly adorable.
“Is our Yue’er mad at her husband? Why did you drink so much?”
Xiao Yufan knew very well that although Lan Yue didn’t say anything, she was feeling a bit upset. No woman could be so magnanimous as to watch her man carry another woman right in front of her.
Lan Yue was naturally sensitive, and this incident had touched a nerve deep within her. She wasn’t used to drinking, so even a little alcohol made her feel drunk.
“Who’s mad at you? I’m not that petty!”
Her soft voice carried a warm, intoxicating tone, stirring ripples in Xiao Yufan’s heart. There were some things that Lan Yue would rather bear alone than share with him, perhaps because she didn’t want to worry him.
There is a kind of emotion that grows stronger with time, a kind of love that says, “If you don’t leave, I won’t abandon you…”
An inexplicable sense of emotion softened Xiao Yufan’s gaze. As if remembering something, he finally spoke, “Let’s go, I’ll take you somewhere.”
His hand wrapped around her delicate, boneless figure, and Xiao Yufan unabashedly took advantage of Lan Yue. After all, she was his woman. If there was an opportunity to take advantage, he would; if there wasn’t, he would create one.
Before long, the two of them appeared on a mountain ridge outside the capital. Lan Yue was puzzled, not knowing why Xiao Yufan had brought her here, but she could sense that his emotions had fluctuated greatly since arriving.
“That cave is called the Heart-Linking Cave. You can leave all your thoughts and unhappiness there…”
Pointing to a cave, illuminated by faint moonlight, Lan Yue could barely make out that the cave wasn’t very large but was extremely well-hidden. If one didn’t look carefully, it would be impossible to find.
“Heart-Linking Cave? Did you name it, husband?” Lan Yue tilted her head slightly, a beautiful curve forming at the corner of her lips as she asked.
“Sort of…”
Xiao Yufan’s heart ached inexplicably. This place was discovered by him and Cheng Ying, and the name was something they had come up with together. But now, everything had changed. He had only come here on a whim.
“But how do we get up there?”
Looking at the smooth mountain wall, Lan Yue was at a loss. It was already very late, and she wondered how the two of them could climb up. After hearing Xiao Yufan’s explanation, she became even more curious about the cave.
“We’ll fly up!” Before Lan Yue could react, Xiao Yufan had already wrapped his arm around her waist. With a sudden burst of strength from his feet, they shot straight up into the air.
Having reached the Qi Condensation realm, Xiao Yufan’s mastery of internal energy was impeccable. Although the concept of qinggong (lightness skill) was quite mysterious, he could manage to stay airborne for a short time. Amid Lan Yue’s exclamations, the next moment they were inside the Heart-Linking Cave.
“Husband, how did you do that?”
The feeling of solid ground beneath her feet slowly brought Lan Yue back to her senses. Her beautiful eyelashes fluttered as she looked at Xiao Yufan, her gaze now filled with a newfound admiration. The strength he had displayed was beyond her understanding.
“I’m omnipotent, so something like this isn’t a challenge for me…”
Xiao Yufan could only respond vaguely. Lan Yue wasn’t an internal energy expert, and even if he explained, she might not understand. So, he decided not to elaborate.
“Such a show-off!” Lan Yue shot him a playful glare but didn’t press further. If Xiao Yufan didn’t want to explain, he must have his reasons, and she wouldn’t pry.
Rubbing the bridge of his nose, Xiao Yufan followed Lan Yue into the cave. The familiar surroundings brought back memories, but the woman by his side was no longer her. Shaking his head vigorously, he didn’t want his emotions to affect Lan Yue.
“It’s so clean in here, as if it’s been tidied up. Did you really discover this place, husband?”
The moonlight shone directly into the cave, illuminating the interior brightly. Upon closer inspection, Lan Yue’s voice rang out. Xiao Yufan, however, was taken aback. It had been almost three years since he last visited this place.
Three years, and it was still this clean? Xiao Yufan frowned, a possibility dawning on him—someone else had been here…
But this place was extremely secluded, and few people ever came to this mountain ridge. Who would be so bored as to come here? After some thought, Xiao Yufan could only conclude one thing, a conclusion that sent ripples through his heart.
Cheng Ying had been here!
But how was that possible? They had parted ways two years ago. Could she have come here? Yet, aside from this explanation, nothing else made sense.
“Husband, what’s wrong?”
Lan Yue turned around, noticing Xiao Yufan’s stiff expression, and asked with concern. From the start, she had sensed his emotions, but she hadn’t expected his reaction to be so intense. Could there be a story behind this Heart-Linking Cave?
“Nothing, I was just thinking about some things from the past.”
Suddenly, the glint in Xiao Yufan’s eyes dimmed. Their relationship had ended, and he was no longer the person he used to be. Why was he still holding on?
Some people are destined to be mere passersby. Perhaps from the moment they parted, Cheng Ying had already considered him a passerby. What was the point of him clinging to the past?
Maybe he was overthinking it. They had become parallel lines, with no possibility of ever intersecting again…
Shaking his head, Xiao Yufan decided not to dwell on that woman anymore. Even though they had physical contact, they were merely strangers who had crossed paths. Whether they would meet again was still uncertain.
He slowly approached Lan Yue and noticed she was already slightly tipsy. Her delicate, fair face was flushed with a rosy glow, making her look especially adorable.
When Xiao Yufan returned to the Magnolia Pavilion, he realized that a cold sweat had broken out on his back…
“Damn, that was so embarrassing, being scared like that by a woman. But it’s better not to get too close to such a woman!”
Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but shiver. He always felt like he was being watched, and that feeling made him very uncomfortable. But what could he do? He didn’t even know who was watching him.
His intuition told him that the person watching him must be related to Huangpu Xian’er. As he slowly came to his senses, he realized that he had been tricked by this woman today…
Would a powerhouse at the Qi Condensation realm really be so easily drained of strength? If the person protecting her was so strong, why did she chase after her directly? Wasn’t she afraid of a diversion tactic?
Shaking his head, Xiao Yufan stopped thinking about this woman. Even though they had had physical contact, they were merely passing acquaintances. Whether they would meet again was still a question.
Walking slowly towards Lan Yue, Xiao Yufan noticed that the girl was already slightly tipsy. Her fair and delicate cheeks were flushed with a rosy glow, making her look particularly adorable.
“Is our Yue’er angry with her husband? Why did you drink so much?”
Xiao Yufan knew very well that although the girl didn’t say it, she was somewhat upset. No woman could be so magnanimous as to watch her man carry another woman in front of her.
Lan Yue was naturally very sensitive, and this incident had touched a nerve deep within her. She wasn’t used to drinking, so even a little alcohol made her feel drunk.
“Who’s angry with you? I’m not that petty!”
Her soft voice carried a warm, intoxicating tone, stirring ripples in Xiao Yufan’s heart. There were some things that this girl would rather bear alone than confide in him, perhaps because she didn’t want him to worry.
There is a kind of emotion that grows stronger with time, a kind of love that says, “If you don’t leave, I won’t abandon you…”
A sudden wave of emotion softened Xiao Yufan’s gaze. As if remembering something, he finally spoke, “Let’s go, I’ll take you somewhere.”
His hand wrapped around her delicate, boneless figure, Xiao Yufan openly took advantage of Lan Yue. After all, she was his woman. If there was an opportunity to take advantage, he would; if there wasn’t, he would create one.
Soon, the two appeared on a mountain ridge outside the capital. Lan Yue was somewhat puzzled, not knowing why Xiao Yufan had brought her here, but she could sense that his emotions had fluctuated greatly since they arrived.
“That cave is called the Heart-Linking Cave. You can leave all your thoughts and grievances there…”
Pointing to a cave, Lan Yue could barely see it in the faint moonlight. The cave wasn’t very large, but it was well-hidden. If one didn’t look carefully, it would be hard to find.
“Heart-Linking Cave? Did you name it, husband?” Lan Yue asked, her face tilted slightly, a beautiful curve forming at the corner of her lips.
“Sort of…”
Xiao Yufan’s heart ached inexplicably. This place was discovered by him and Cheng Ying, and the name was something they had come up with together. But now, everything had changed. He had only come here on a whim.
“But how do we get up there?”
Looking at the smooth mountain wall, Lan Yue was at a loss. It was already very late, and she wondered how the two of them could climb up. After hearing Xiao Yufan’s explanation, she became even more curious about the cave.
“We’ll fly up!” Before Lan Yue could react, Xiao Yufan had already wrapped his arm around her waist again. With a sudden burst of strength from his feet, they shot straight up.
Having reached the Qi Condensation realm, Xiao Yufan’s mastery of internal energy was now flawless. Although the concept of qinggong was quite mysterious, he could manage to stay airborne for a short while. Amid Lan Yue’s exclamations, the next moment they were already inside the Heart-Linking Cave.
“Husband, how did you do that?”
The feeling of solid ground beneath her feet slowly brought Lan Yue back to her senses. Her beautiful eyelashes fluttered as she looked at Xiao Yufan, her gaze now filled with a different kind of admiration. The strength Xiao Yufan had displayed was beyond her understanding.
“I’m omnipotent, so something like this isn’t a challenge for me…”
Xiao Yufan could only speak vaguely. Lan Yue wasn’t an internal energy expert, and even if he explained, she might not understand. So he decided not to explain at all.
“Such a show-off!” Lan Yue rolled her eyes at him but didn’t press further. If Xiao Yufan didn’t want to talk about it, he must have his reasons, and she wouldn’t pry.
Rubbing the bridge of his nose, Xiao Yufan followed Lan Yue into the cave. The familiar feeling was there, but the woman by his side was no longer her. He shook his head vigorously, not wanting his emotions to affect Lan Yue.
“It’s so clean in here, like it’s been tidied up. Did you really discover this place, husband…”
The moonlight shone directly into the cave, illuminating the interior brightly. Upon closer inspection, Lan Yue’s voice rang out. Xiao Yufan, however, was somewhat stunned. It had been almost three years since he last came here.
Three years, and it was still this clean? Xiao Yufan frowned, thinking of one possibility—someone else had discovered this place…
But this place was very well-hidden, and few people came to this mountain ridge. Who would be so bored? As he thought about it, Xiao Yufan could only come to one conclusion, one that stirred waves in his heart.
Cheng Ying had been here!
But how could that be? They had parted ways two years ago. Could she have come here? But aside from this explanation, nothing else made sense.
“Husband, what’s wrong…”
Lan Yue turned around, seeing Xiao Yufan’s stiff expression, and immediately asked with concern. She had sensed his emotions from the start, but she hadn’t expected his reaction to be so intense. Was there some story behind this Heart-Linking Cave?
“It’s nothing, I was just thinking about some things from the past.”
Suddenly, the light in Xiao Yufan’s eyes dimmed. Their relationship had ended, and he was no longer the person he used to be. Why was he still holding on?
Some people are destined to be passersby. Perhaps from the moment they parted, Cheng Ying had already considered him a passerby. What was the point of him not letting go?
Maybe he was just overthinking it. The two of them had become parallel lines, with no possibility of ever intersecting again…
Xiao Yufan knew very well that although she didn’t say anything, she was indeed a bit upset. No woman was so magnanimous as to watch her man carry another woman in front of her.
Lan Yue had always been sensitive, and this incident had touched a nerve deep inside her. She wasn’t even much of a drinker, and a little alcohol was enough to make her tipsy.
“Who would be angry with you? I’m not that petty!”
Her soft voice carried a tipsy warmth, stirring a ripple of emotion in Xiao Yufan’s heart. Some things, she preferred to bear silently rather than share with him—perhaps not wanting to worry him.
Some feelings grow deeper over time. There is a kind of love that says, as long as you don’t leave, I will never abandon you…
Moved by an indescribable emotion, Xiao Yufan’s gaze softened. As if recalling something, he finally spoke, “Let’s go. I’ll take you somewhere!”
Sliding his hand around her delicate, supple frame, Xiao Yufan openly took advantage of Lan Yue. After all, she was his woman—when there’s an opportunity, seize it; if not, create one.
Before long, the two stood atop a hill outside the capital. Lan Yue was puzzled, unsure why Xiao Yufan had brought her here. But she could sense that since arriving, his emotions had fluctuated greatly.
“That cave over there is called Lianxin Cave. You can leave all your innermost thoughts and unhappiness there…”
Pointing toward a cave, under the faint moonlight, Lan Yue could barely make it out. It wasn’t very large, but it was well hidden. One wouldn’t easily find it without careful observation.
When Xiao Yufan returned to the Magnolia Pavilion, he realized that a cold sweat had broken out on his back…
“Damn, that was so embarrassing. To be scared like that by a woman… But it’s better not to get too close to someone like her!”
Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but shiver. He felt as if he was being watched, and that feeling made him extremely uncomfortable. But what could he do? He didn’t even know who was watching him. His intuition told him that the person watching him must be related to Huangpu Xian’er. Slowly, he began to realize that he might have been tricked by her today…
Would a strong cultivator at the Qi Condensation stage really lose all their strength so easily? If the person protecting her was so powerful, why did they chase after her directly? Weren’t they afraid of a diversion tactic?
Shaking his head, Xiao Yufan decided not to dwell on this woman anymore. Even though they had had physical contact, they were merely passing acquaintances. Whether they would meet again in the future was still uncertain.
As he walked slowly toward Lan Yue, he noticed that she was slightly tipsy. Her fair and delicate cheeks were tinged with a rosy glow, making her look utterly adorable.
“Is our Yue’er mad at her husband? Why did you drink so much?”
Xiao Yufan knew very well that although Lan Yue didn’t say anything, she was still upset. No woman could be so magnanimous as to watch her man carry another woman on his back right in front of her.
Lan Yue was naturally sensitive, and this incident had struck a nerve. She wasn’t used to drinking, so even a little alcohol made her feel drunk.
“Who’s mad at you? I’m not that petty!”
Her soft voice carried a warm, intoxicating tone, stirring ripples in Xiao Yufan’s heart. There were some things that Lan Yue would rather bear alone than share with him, perhaps because she didn’t want him to worry.
There is a kind of love that grows stronger with time, a love that says, “If you don’t leave, I won’t abandon you.”
A sudden wave of emotion softened Xiao Yufan’s gaze. As if remembering something, he spoke up, “Come on, I’ll take you somewhere.”
His arm wrapped around her delicate, soft waist, and Xiao Yufan shamelessly took advantage of Lan Yue. After all, she was his woman. If there was an opportunity to take advantage, he would; if there wasn’t, he would create one.
Before long, the two of them appeared on a mountain ridge outside the capital. Lan Yue was puzzled, unsure why Xiao Yufan had brought her here, but she could sense that his emotions had undergone a significant change since they arrived.
“That cave is called the Heart-to-Heart Cave. You can leave all your thoughts and grievances there…”
Pointing to a cave illuminated by faint moonlight, Lan Yue could barely make out its shape. It wasn’t very large but was well-hidden. If one didn’t look carefully, it would be hard to find.
“The Heart-to-Heart Cave? Did you name it, husband?” Lan Yue tilted her head slightly, a charming smile playing on her lips.
“Sort of…”
Xiao Yufan’s heart ached inexplicably. This place was something he and Cheng Ying had discovered together, and the name was something they had come up with. But now, everything had changed. He had only come here on a whim.
“But how do we get up there?”
Looking at the smooth mountain wall, Lan Yue was at a loss. It was already late, and she couldn’t figure out how they would climb up. After Xiao Yufan mentioned it, she became even more curious about the cave.
“We’ll fly up!” Before Lan Yue could react, Xiao Yufan had already wrapped his arm around her waist again. With a powerful leap, they shot straight up into the air.
Having reached the Qi Condensation stage, Xiao Yufan had mastered the use of internal energy. Although the concept of qinggong was somewhat mysterious, he could manage to stay airborne for a short time. Amid Lan Yue’s exclamations, the next moment they were inside the Heart-to-Heart Cave.
“Husband, how did you do that?”
The feeling of solid ground beneath her feet brought Lan Yue back to her senses. Her long lashes fluttered as she looked at Xiao Yufan with a newfound admiration. The strength he had just displayed was beyond her understanding.
“I’m omnipotent, so something like this is no big deal…”
Xiao Yufan replied vaguely. Lan Yue wasn’t a martial artist, so even if he explained, she probably wouldn’t understand. So he decided not to bother.
“Show-off!” Lan Yue shot him a playful glare but didn’t press further. If Xiao Yufan didn’t want to explain, he must have his reasons, so she wouldn’t pry.
Rubbing his nose, Xiao Yufan followed Lan Yue into the cave. The familiar surroundings brought back memories, but the woman by his side was no longer the same. He shook his head, not wanting his emotions to affect Lan Yue.
“It’s so clean in here, like it’s been tidied up. Did you really discover this place, husband?”
Moonlight streamed into the cave, illuminating the interior. As Lan Yue looked around, her voice echoed softly. Xiao Yufan was taken aback. It had been almost three years since he last came here.
Three years, and it was still this clean? Xiao Yufan frowned, considering the possibility that someone else had found this place…
But it was so well-hidden, and this mountain ridge was rarely visited. Who would be so bored as to come here? After some thought, Xiao Yufan could only conclude one thing—a conclusion that sent ripples through his heart.
Cheng Ying had been here!
But how was that possible? They had parted ways two years ago. Could she have come here? There was no other explanation that made sense.
“Husband, what’s wrong?”
Lan Yue turned around, noticing the stiffness in Xiao Yufan’s expression. She asked with concern, having sensed his emotions earlier. She hadn’t expected his reaction to be so intense. Was there a story behind this Heart-to-Heart Cave?
“It’s nothing. I was just thinking about some things from the past.”
Xiao Yufan’s eyes, which had been shining with intensity, slowly dimmed. Their relationship had ended, and he was no longer the same person he was back then. Why was he still holding on?
Some people are destined to be passersby. Perhaps from the moment they parted, Cheng Ying had already seen him as a fleeting presence. What was the point of clinging to the past?
Maybe he was overthinking it. Their paths had become parallel lines, never to intersect again…
“Something like that…”
A strange pain surged in Xiao Yufan’s heart. This place had been discovered by him and Cheng Ying. The name had been chosen by the two of them together. But now, things had changed and the person was gone. He had simply been seized by a sudden impulse to come here.
“How do we get up there?”
Looking at the smooth cliff face, Lan Yue hesitated. It was already late. How could the two of them climb up? But now that Xiao Yufan had mentioned it, she had become quite curious about this cave.
“By flying!” Before Lan Yue could react, Xiao Yufan had already wrapped his arm around her waist. With a sudden burst of force, his body shot straight upward.
When Xiao Yufan returned to the Magnolia Pavilion, he realized that a cold sweat had broken out on his back…
“Damn, that was so embarrassing, being scared like that by a woman. But it’s better not to get too close to such a woman!”
Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but shiver. He always felt like he was being watched, and that feeling made him very uncomfortable. But what could he do? He didn’t even know who was watching him.
His intuition told him that the person watching him must be related to Huangpu Xian’er. Slowly, he realized that he might have been tricked by her today…
Would a powerhouse at the Qi Condensation realm really lose all strength so easily? If the person protecting her was so strong, why would they chase after her directly? Weren’t they afraid of a diversion tactic?
Shaking his head, Xiao Yufan decided not to think about this woman anymore. Even though they had had physical contact, they were merely passing acquaintances. Whether they would meet again was still a question.
Walking slowly towards Lan Yue, Xiao Yufan noticed that the girl was slightly tipsy. Her fair and delicate cheeks were flushed with a rosy glow, making her look utterly adorable.
“Is our Yue’er mad at her husband? Why did you drink so much?”
Xiao Yufan knew very well that although the girl didn’t say it out loud, she was somewhat upset. No woman could be so magnanimous as to watch her man carry another woman in front of her.
Lan Yue was naturally sensitive, and this incident had touched a nerve. She wasn’t used to drinking, so even a little alcohol made her feel drunk.
“Who’s mad at you? I’m not that petty!”
Her soft voice carried a warm, intoxicating tone, stirring ripples in Xiao Yufan’s heart. There were some things this girl would rather bear alone than share with him, probably because she didn’t want him to worry.
There is a kind of emotion that grows stronger with time, a kind of love that says, “If you don’t leave, I won’t abandon you…”
An inexplicable sense of emotion made Xiao Yufan’s eyes soften. As if remembering something, he finally spoke, “Let’s go, I’ll take you somewhere.”
His hand wrapped around her delicate, boneless waist, Xiao Yufan shamelessly took advantage of Lan Yue. After all, she was his woman. If there was an opportunity to take advantage, he would; if there wasn’t, he would create one.
Before long, the two appeared on a mountain ridge outside the capital. Lan Yue was puzzled, not knowing why Xiao Yufan had brought her here, but she could sense that his emotions had fluctuated greatly since arriving.
“That cave is called the Heart-Linking Cave. You can leave all your thoughts and unhappiness there…”
Pointing to a cave, illuminated by faint moonlight, Lan Yue could barely see that the cave wasn’t very large but was well-hidden. If one didn’t look carefully, it would be hard to find.
“Heart-Linking Cave? Did you name it?” Lan Yue asked, her face tilted slightly, a beautiful curve forming at the corner of her mouth.
“Sort of…”
Xiao Yufan’s heart ached inexplicably. This place was discovered by him and Cheng Ying, and the name was something they came up with together. But now, everything had changed. He had only come here on a whim.
“But how do we get up there?”
Looking at the smooth mountain wall, Lan Yue was at a loss. It was already late, and she wondered how they could climb up. After Xiao Yufan mentioned it, she became even more curious about the cave.
“We’ll fly up!” Before Lan Yue could react, Xiao Yufan had already wrapped his arm around her waist again. With a strong push from his feet, they shot straight up.
Having reached the Qi Condensation realm, Xiao Yufan had mastered the use of internal energy. Although the concept of qinggong was quite mysterious, he could manage a brief stay in the air. Amid Lan Yue’s exclamations, the next moment they were inside the Heart-Linking Cave.
“Husband, how did you do that?”
The feeling of solid ground beneath her feet slowly brought Lan Yue back to her senses. Her beautiful eyelashes fluttered as she looked at Xiao Yufan, her gaze now filled with admiration. The strength he had displayed was beyond her understanding.
“I’m omnipotent, so something like this isn’t difficult for me…”
Xiao Yufan could only speak vaguely. Lan Yue wasn’t an internal energy expert, and even if he explained, she might not understand, so he decided not to elaborate.
“Show-off!” Lan Yue shot him a playful glare but didn’t press further. If Xiao Yufan didn’t want to say, he must have his reasons, so she wouldn’t pry.
Rubbing the bridge of his nose, Xiao Yufan followed Lan Yue inside. The familiar feeling was there, but the woman by his side was no longer her. Shaking his head vigorously, he didn’t want his emotions to affect Lan Yue.
“It’s so clean inside, like it’s been tidied up. Did you really discover this, husband…”
Moonlight streamed into the cave, illuminating it brightly. Upon closer inspection, Lan Yue’s voice rang out. Xiao Yufan was somewhat stunned—it had been almost three years since he last came here.
Three years, and it was still this clean? Xiao Yufan frowned, thinking of one possibility: someone else had discovered this place…
But this place was very well-hidden, and few people came to this mountain ridge. Who would be so bored? After some thought, Xiao Yufan could only come to one conclusion, one that stirred waves in his heart.
Cheng Ying had been here!
But how was that possible? They had parted ways two years ago. Could she have come here? But aside from this explanation, nothing else made sense.
“Husband, what’s wrong…”
Lan Yue turned around, seeing Xiao Yufan’s stiff expression, and immediately asked with concern. She had sensed his emotions from the start but hadn’t expected his reaction to be so intense. Was there some story behind the Heart-Linking Cave?
“Nothing, I just remembered some things from the past.”
Suddenly, the light in Xiao Yufan’s eyes dimmed. Their relationship had ended, and he was no longer the person he used to be. Why was he still so attached?
Some people are destined to be passersby. Perhaps from the moment they parted, Cheng Ying had already considered him a passerby. What was the use of holding on?
Maybe he was overthinking it. The two of them had become parallel lines, with no possibility of ever intersecting again…
When Xiao Yufan returned to the Magnolia Pavilion, he realized that a cold sweat had broken out on his back…
“Damn, that was so embarrassing, being scared like that by a woman. But it’s better not to get too close to such a woman!”
Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but shiver. He felt as if he was being watched, and that feeling made him extremely uncomfortable. But what could he do? He didn’t even know who was watching him.
His intuition told him that the person watching him must be related to Huangpu Xian’er. Slowly, he began to realize that he might have been tricked by her today…
Would a strong cultivator at the Qi Condensation stage really be so powerless? If the person protecting her was so powerful, why did they chase after her directly? Weren’t they afraid of a diversion tactic?
Shaking his head, Xiao Yufan decided not to think about this woman anymore. Even though they had had physical contact, they were merely passing acquaintances. Whether they would meet again was still a question.
As he walked slowly towards Lan Yue, Xiao Yufan noticed that the girl was slightly tipsy. Her fair and delicate cheeks were flushed with a rosy glow, making her look incredibly adorable.
“Is our Yue’er angry with her husband? Why did you drink so much?”
Xiao Yufan knew very well that although the girl didn’t say it out loud, she was somewhat upset. No woman would be so magnanimous as to watch her man carry another woman in front of her.
Lan Yue was naturally sensitive, and this incident had touched a nerve in her heart. Since she wasn’t used to drinking, even a little alcohol made her feel drunk.
“Who’s angry with you? I’m not that petty!”
Her soft voice carried a warm, intoxicating tone, stirring ripples in Xiao Yufan’s heart. There were some things that this girl would rather bear alone than reveal to him, perhaps because she didn’t want him to worry.
There is a kind of emotion that grows stronger with time, a kind of love that says, “If you don’t leave, I won’t abandon you…”
An inexplicable sense of emotion made Xiao Yufan’s gaze soften. As if he had thought of something, he finally spoke, “Let’s go, I’ll take you somewhere.”
His hand wrapped around her delicate, boneless figure, Xiao Yufan openly took advantage of Lan Yue. After all, she was his woman. If there was an opportunity to take advantage, he would; if there wasn’t, he would create one.
Soon, the two appeared on a mountain ridge outside the capital. Lan Yue was somewhat puzzled, not knowing why Xiao Yufan had brought her here. But she could sense that after arriving here, Xiao Yufan’s emotions had undergone a significant change.
“That cave is called the Heart-Linking Cave. You can leave all your thoughts and unhappiness there…”
Pointing to a cave, under the faint moonlight, Lan Yue could barely see that the cave wasn’t very large but was extremely hidden. If one didn’t look carefully, it would be hard to find.
“Heart-Linking Cave? Did you name it, husband?” Lan Yue asked, her face tilted slightly, a beautiful curve forming at the corner of her mouth.
“Sort of…”
Xiao Yufan’s heart ached inexplicably. This place was discovered by him and Cheng Ying, and the name was something they came up with together. But now, things had changed, and he had only come here on a whim.
“But how do we get up there?”
Looking at the smooth mountain wall, Lan Yue was at a loss. It was already very late, and she wondered how the two of them could climb up. After Xiao Yufan mentioned it, she became very curious about the cave.
“We’ll fly up!” Before Lan Yue could react, Xiao Yufan had already wrapped his arm around her waist. With a sudden burst of strength from his feet, they shot straight up into the air.
Having reached the Qi Condensation stage, Xiao Yufan’s control over his internal energy was masterful. Although the concept of qinggong was quite mysterious, he could manage a brief stay in the air. Amid Lan Yue’s exclamation, the next moment they were already inside the Heart-Linking Cave.
“Husband, how did you do that?”
The feeling of solid ground under her feet slowly brought Lan Yue back to her senses. Her beautiful eyelashes fluttered as she looked at Xiao Yufan, her gaze now filled with a different kind of admiration. The strength Xiao Yufan had displayed was beyond her understanding.
“I’m omnipotent, so something like this isn’t a challenge for me…”
Xiao Yufan could only respond vaguely. Lan Yue wasn’t an expert in internal energy, and even if he explained, she might not understand. So he decided not to elaborate.
“Show-off!” Lan Yue shot him a playful glare but didn’t press further. Since Xiao Yufan didn’t want to talk about it, he must have his reasons, and she wouldn’t pry.
Rubbing the bridge of his nose, Xiao Yufan followed Lan Yue into the cave. The familiar feeling was there, but the woman by his side was no longer her. Shaking his head vigorously, he didn’t want his emotions to affect Lan Yue.
“It’s so clean inside, as if it’s been tidied up. Did you really discover this place, husband…”
The moonlight shone directly into the cave, illuminating it brightly. After a closer look, Lan Yue’s voice rang out. Xiao Yufan, however, was somewhat stunned. It had been almost three years since he last came here.
Three years, and it was still this clean? Xiao Yufan frowned, thinking of a possibility—that someone else had discovered this place…
But this place was very hidden, and few people came to this mountain ridge. Who would be so bored? After some thought, Xiao Yufan could only come to one conclusion, one that made his heart ripple with emotion.
Cheng Ying had been here!
But how was that possible? They had parted ways two years ago. Could she have come here? But other than this explanation, nothing else seemed to make sense.
“Husband, what’s wrong…”
Lan Yue turned around, seeing Xiao Yufan’s stiff expression, and immediately asked with concern. She had sensed Xiao Yufan’s emotions from the start but hadn’t expected his reaction to be so intense. Could there be a story behind this Heart-Linking Cave?
“Nothing, I just remembered some things from the past.”
Suddenly, the gleam in Xiao Yufan’s eyes dimmed. Their relationship had ended, and he was no longer the person he used to be. Why was he still holding on?
Some people are destined to be passersby. Perhaps from the moment they parted, Cheng Ying had already seen him as a passerby. What was the point of him not letting go?
Maybe he was just overthinking it. The two of them had become parallel lines, with no possibility of ever intersecting again…
The feeling of solid ground beneath her feet brought Lan Yue back to her senses. Her pretty eyelashes fluttered slightly, and her gaze toward Xiao Yufan had changed. His displayed strength had surpassed her understanding.
“I can do anything. So something like this doesn’t faze me at all…”
Xiao Yufan could only vaguely reply. Lan Yue wasn’t a martial artist, and explaining it to her would likely be pointless. He decided not to elaborate.
“Show-off!” She gave him a playful glare but didn’t ask further. If Xiao Yufan didn’t want to explain, there must be a reason. She wouldn’t pry.
Rubbing his nose, Xiao Yufan followed her into the cave. The familiar feeling returned, but the woman beside him was no longer the same one who once shared this place with him. He shook his head hard, not wanting his mood to affect Lan Yue.
“It’s so clean in here, as if someone tidied it up. Is this really the cave you discovered?”
Moonlight poured into the cave entrance, illuminating the interior. As she examined it closely, Lan Yue’s voice echoed inside. Xiao Yufan, however, was momentarily stunned. It had been nearly three years since he was last here.
Three years, and it was still so clean? Furrowing his brows, Xiao Yufan could only think of one possibility—that someone else had discovered this place…
Yet the cave was very secluded, and few people ever came to this mountain. Who would be so idle? Thinking it over, Xiao Yufan could only reach one conclusion—one that stirred his heart deeply!
Cheng Ying had been here!
But how was that possible? They had parted ways two years ago. Would she really come here? Yet aside from this explanation, nothing else made sense…
When Xiao Yufan returned to Yulan Pavilion, he realized that a cold sweat had broken out on his back…
“Damn, that was so embarrassing, being scared like that by a woman. But it’s better not to get too close to such a woman!”
Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but shiver. He always felt like he was being watched, and that feeling made him very uncomfortable. But what could he do? He didn’t even know who was watching him.
His intuition told him that the person watching him must be related to Huangpu Xian’er. Slowly, he realized that he might have been tricked by this woman today…
Would a strong cultivator at the Qi Condensation realm really be so powerless? If the person protecting him was so strong, why would they chase after her directly? Weren’t they afraid of a diversion tactic?
Shaking his head, Xiao Yufan decided not to think about this woman anymore. Even though they had had physical contact, they were merely passing acquaintances. Whether they would meet again was still a question.
Walking slowly towards Lan Yue, Xiao Yufan noticed that the girl was slightly tipsy. Her fair and delicate cheeks were flushed with a rosy glow, making her look particularly adorable.
“Is our Yue’er mad at her husband? Why did you drink so much?”
Xiao Yufan knew very well that although the girl didn’t say it, she was somewhat upset. No woman could be so magnanimous as to watch her man carry another woman in front of her.
Lan Yue was naturally sensitive, and this incident had touched a nerve. She wasn’t used to drinking, so even a little alcohol made her feel drunk.
“Who’s mad at you? I’m not that petty!”
Her soft voice carried a warm, intoxicating tone, stirring ripples in Xiao Yufan’s heart. There were some things this girl would rather bear alone than share with him, probably because she didn’t want him to worry.
There is a kind of emotion that grows stronger with time, a kind of love that says, “If you don’t leave, I won’t abandon you…”
A sudden wave of emotion made Xiao Yufan’s eyes soften. As if remembering something, he said, “Let’s go, I’ll take you somewhere.”
His hand wrapped around her delicate, boneless waist, and Xiao Yufan shamelessly took advantage of Lan Yue. After all, she was his woman. If there was an opportunity to take advantage, he would; if there wasn’t, he would create one.
Soon, the two appeared on a mountain ridge outside the capital. Lan Yue was puzzled, not knowing why Xiao Yufan had brought her here, but she could sense that his emotions had fluctuated greatly since arriving.
“That cave is called the Heart-Linking Cave. You can leave all your thoughts and grievances there…”
Pointing to a cave, Lan Yue could barely see it in the faint light. The cave wasn’t very large but was well hidden. If one didn’t look carefully, it would be hard to find.
“Heart-Linking Cave? Did you name it?” Lan Yue asked, her face tilted slightly, a beautiful curve forming at the corner of her mouth.
“Sort of…”
Xiao Yufan’s heart ached inexplicably. This place was discovered by him and Cheng Ying, and the name was something they came up with together. But now, everything had changed. He had only come here on a whim.
“But how do we get up there?”
Looking at the smooth mountain wall, Lan Yue was at a loss. It was already late, and she wondered how they could climb up. After Xiao Yufan mentioned it, she became very curious about the cave.
“We’ll fly up!” Before Lan Yue could react, Xiao Yufan had already wrapped his arm around her waist again. With a sudden burst of strength, he propelled them straight upward.
Having reached the Qi Condensation realm, Xiao Yufan had mastered the use of internal energy. Although the concept of qinggong was quite mysterious, he could manage a brief stay in the air. Amid Lan Yue’s exclamations, the next moment they were inside the Heart-Linking Cave.
“Husband, how did you do that?”
The feeling of solid ground beneath her feet made Lan Yue slowly come to her senses. Her beautiful eyelashes fluttered as she looked at Xiao Yufan, her gaze now filled with admiration. The strength he had displayed was beyond her understanding.
“I can do anything, so this little thing isn’t a problem for me…”
Xiao Yufan could only speak vaguely. Lan Yue wasn’t a martial artist, and even if he explained, she might not understand, so he decided not to elaborate.
“Such a show-off!” Lan Yue shot him a playful glare but didn’t press further. If Xiao Yufan didn’t want to talk about it, he must have his reasons, so she wouldn’t push.
Rubbing the bridge of his nose, Xiao Yufan followed Lan Yue into the cave. The familiar feeling was there, but the woman by his side was no longer her. Shaking his head vigorously, he didn’t want his emotions to affect Lan Yue.
“It’s so clean in here, like it’s been tidied up. Did you really discover this place, husband?”
The moonlight shone directly into the cave, illuminating it brightly. After a careful look, Lan Yue’s voice rang out. Xiao Yufan was somewhat stunned. It had been almost three years since he last came here.
Three years, and it was still this clean? Xiao Yufan frowned, thinking of one possibility—someone else had been here…
But this place was very secluded, and few people came to this mountain ridge. Who would be so bored? After some thought, Xiao Yufan could only come to one conclusion, one that made his heart ripple with emotion.
Cheng Ying had been here!
But how was that possible? They had parted ways two years ago. Could she have come here? But aside from this explanation, nothing else made sense.
“Husband, what’s wrong…”
Lan Yue turned around, seeing Xiao Yufan’s stiff expression, and immediately asked with concern. She had sensed his emotions from the start but hadn’t expected his reaction to be so intense. Was there a story behind this Heart-Linking Cave?
“It’s nothing, I was just thinking about some things from the past.”
Suddenly, the light in Xiao Yufan’s eyes dimmed. Their relationship had ended, and he was no longer the same person he used to be. Why was he still so attached?
Some people are destined to be passersby. Perhaps from the moment they parted, Cheng Ying had already seen him as a passerby. What was the point of holding on?
Maybe he was overthinking it. They had become parallel lines, with no possibility of ever intersecting again…
Lan Yue turned around and saw Xiao Yufan’s stiff expression. Concerned, she asked immediately. From the beginning, she had sensed his emotional state, but she hadn’t expected such a strong reaction. Was there some hidden story behind this Lianxin Cave?
“Nothing. I was just thinking about some past things…”
Snapping out of his thoughts, Xiao Yufan’s previously gleaming eyes gradually dimmed. Their relationship had ended long ago, and he was no longer the person he once was. Why cling to the past?
Some people are destined to be passing travelers. Perhaps from the moment they parted, Cheng Ying had already regarded him as just that—so what was the point of holding on?
Perhaps he was just overthinking. Their lives had become parallel lines, never meant to intersect again…
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