116: Chapter 116 Package, Breathless

There was also that trace of a smile on the corner of his mouth that hadn't quite faded.

Her cheeks gradually flushed, and her heart began to race for no apparent reason.

[He... he almost died to save me...]

Murong Qingyue just watched him, staring intently.

The blush on her face deepened, and the emotions in the depths of her eyes became increasingly complex.

Outside the cave, the sky was gradually brightening; a new day was about to begin.

Inside the cave, the young girl held the unconscious boy, quietly keeping watch.

A ripple she had never felt before quietly stirred in the depths of her heart.

Sunlight filtered through the vines at the cave entrance, spreading a layer of warm golden light across the ground.

The air was thick with a faint scent of blood.

Yet, it was mixed with a subtle, refreshing fragrance that was pleasing to the senses.

Ye Yun's eyelashes fluttered slightly as his consciousness gradually returned.

Before he even opened his eyes, he felt himself leaning against something soft.

A warm sensation came through the fabric of his clothes, carrying a faint body heat.

A delicate fragrance lingered at the tip of his nose—sweet, soft, and enough to make one's mind wander.

Ye Yun slowly opened his eyes, and the first thing he saw was Murong Qingyue's exquisite face.

She was still holding him, letting him lean against her chest while her hands gently encircled him.

Her head was bowed, and her long lashes hung down, veiling her expressive eyes.

Traces of undried tears remained on her cheeks, yet she slept sweetly and peacefully.

Ye Yun was slightly dazed; as his gaze fell upon her face, a complex softness welled up in his heart.

[This girl... she stayed by me all night?]

He moved slightly, wanting to sit up.

But as soon as he moved, he felt a soft pressure against his back.

That warm, soft sensation became incredibly clear, pressing tightly against his back.

Murong Qingyue was startled awake by his movement and snapped her eyes open.

She looked down and met Ye Yun's eyes, which had just awakened.

“Ye Yun! You're awake!”

She cried out in surprise, her face instantly lighting up with joy as she subconsciously hugged him tighter.

With this hug, that soft pressure became even more pronounced, almost as if he were being completely enveloped by her.

Ye Yun felt his breath hitch.

The warm, soft sensation surged over him like a tide, making his heart skip a beat.

“Cough, cough cough...”

He coughed twice, his voice carrying a hint of hoarseness and helplessness.

“Qingyue, loosen up a bit first, I... I can't breathe...”

Murong Qingyue froze, then realized she was holding him tightly, and his face was pressed against her chest.

Her cheeks instantly turned beet red.

The blush spread from her cheeks all the way to her ears and neck; even her exposed collarbones were tinted pink.

“Ah!”

Murong Qingyue cried out and hurriedly let go of him in a fluster.

She shrank back, her hands not knowing where to go.

She could only tightly clutch the hem of her clothes, lowering her head, not daring to look at him.

“I, I... I didn't mean to.”

Her voice was as thin as a mosquito's buzz; she was so ashamed she wished she could find a hole to crawl into.

Ye Yun sat up and stretched his somewhat stiff limbs.

Seeing her embarrassed and shy state, a smile unconsciously tugged at the corners of his mouth.

[This girl is actually quite cute.]

He spoke with a light chuckle, his voice gentle.

“It's fine. Thank you for staying with me.”

Only then did Murong Qingyue dare to look up. She stole a glance at him, then quickly lowered her eyes again, asking in a small voice.

“How... how do you feel? Is your injury better?”

Ye Yun moved his arm and checked the condition inside his body.

Although he was still a bit weak.

After taking the Medicinal Pill, his injuries had recovered by more than half; he would be fully healed after another two days of rest.

“I'm fine, I won't die.”

He said indifferently, then his gaze fell upon the three corpses at the cave entrance, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

“It's a good thing you delivered the finishing blows at the end. Otherwise, if they had caught their breath, we'd both be dead.”

Hearing this, Murong Qingyue bit her lip lightly and said softly.

“You were the one who told me to finish them. I was just being obedient.”

Ye Yun looked at her, remained silent for a moment, and suddenly spoke.

“Do you know why those people wanted to kill me?”

Murong Qingyue was taken aback and shook her head.

“I don't know... They attacked you as soon as they entered, without saying a word.”

Ye Yun nodded, a sharp light flashing in his eyes.

He hadn't offended many people.

Back in Qingyun City, although the Lin Family and the Sun Family wanted him dead.

Their reach wasn't this long, and they certainly couldn't mobilize assassins at the Great Martial Master Seventh Level.

That left only people from within the Luoxue Sect.

And in the Luoxue Sect, he only had one enemy—Murong Yun.

[Murong Yun, it's you again. Sending two to Black Wind Ridge wasn't enough, so you sent three this time, and all of them were Great Martial Master Sixth or Seventh Level. Quite the investment.]

Killing intent flashed briefly in Ye Yun's eyes before being suppressed.

He said nothing more, stood up, patted the dust off his clothes, and looked at Murong Qingyue.

“Let's go, it's time to head back. Can you still walk?”

Murong Qingyue nodded quickly and struggled to stand up.

As soon as she stood, her legs went weak, and she nearly fell.

Ye Yun was quick and caught her by the arm.

Murong Qingyue's cheeks reddened again. She gently pulled her hand back and whispered.

“I... I can do it.”

Ye Yun glanced at her, said nothing more, and turned to walk toward the cave entrance.

Murong Qingyue followed behind him, limping along, yet stubbornly refusing to ask for help.

The two of them walked out of the cave one after the other, the sunlight falling on them with a cozy warmth.

Ye Yun identified the direction and led Murong Qingyue toward the Luoxue Sect.

...

More than half a day later, the two finally emerged from the Fengyun Mountains and saw the Luoxue Sect's majestic mountain gate in the distance.

Murong Qingyue stopped and turned to look at Ye Yun, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

She bit her lip and spoke softly.

“Ye Yun... I'm going back now.”

Ye Yun nodded.

“Mm, be careful on the way.”

Murong Qingyue looked at him, seeming to want to say something, but not knowing how.

After hesitating for a moment, she finally summoned her courage and said softly.

“I live in the Inner Sect Dormitory Area One. If you... if you ever need anything, you can come find me.”

Hearing this, Ye Yun's eyebrows rose slightly.

Dormitory Area One was the best area in the Inner Sect, where only Core Disciples or those with powerful backgrounds lived.

This girl's identity was indeed not simple.

He nodded, a faint smile touching his lips.

“Alright, I'll remember that.”

Seeing him agree, a slight smile also appeared on Murong Qingyue's lips.

She then turned and walked quickly toward the Inner Sect.

After a few steps, she looked back at him once more before disappearing through the gates.

Ye Yun watched her figure vanish from sight, then withdrew his gaze and turned toward the Outer Sect dormitories.

...

Pushing open the dormitory door, he saw Zhao Hu sitting on the bed, his face full of worry as he sighed repeatedly.

Hearing the door open, he snapped his head up, and the moment he saw Ye Yun—

He jumped off the bed and rushed in front of him in two or three strides.