125: Chapter 125 A stolen kiss, endless charm

"What are you looking at? Not sleeping so early in the morning."

Ye Yun gave a light laugh, stepped forward, and wrapped his arms around her waist from behind.

Resting his chin in the crook of her shoulder, he whispered.

"Looking at Revered Master, because you're beautiful."

Master Bai Yuxue's body stiffened slightly. She reached out and slapped him, scolding playfully.

"Smooth talker."

Ye Yun wasn't upset. He continued to hold her, burying his face in her neck and taking a deep breath.

That familiar faint fragrance entered his nostrils, making his whole body relax.

Master Bai Yuxue felt a bit ticklish from his actions. She shrank her neck, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness and indulgence.

"Alright, alright, get up quickly. What would people think if they saw us?"

Ye Yun gave a muffled laugh, then finally let go and sat up.

Master Bai Yuxue also sat up, reaching for the clothes by the bedside. Her movements revealed a section of her smooth calf and delicate ankle.

Noticing Ye Yun's gaze, her cheeks flushed slightly.

She quickly threw on her clothes, covering up that springtime scenery.

Both of them dressed neatly.

Master Bai Yuxue sat on the edge of the bed, reaching out to tidy her somewhat messy hair bun.

Her expression returned to its usual coldness and laziness.

As if the woman who had sought pleasure in his arms last night had never existed.

Seeing her like this, Ye Yun found it amusing but didn't point it out.

He stood up, walked in front of her, and cupped his hands in a respectful bow.

"Revered Master, this Disciple will take his leave. I will come to pay my respects again another day."

Master Bai Yuxue nodded faintly, her tone cold.

"Mhm, go then. Once you enter the Inner Sect, Cultivate well. Don't embarrass me."

Ye Yun acknowledged her and turned toward the door.

After two steps, he suddenly stopped and glanced back at her.

Master Bai Yuxue was looking down, adjusting her sleeves, and didn't look at him.

A smile curled at the corners of Ye Yun's mouth, and he quickly turned back.

Before she could react, he leaned down and planted a kiss on her lips.

Master Bai Yuxue froze completely. Her cheeks instantly turned bright red, and her eyes were filled with shock and embarrassment.

By the time she came to her senses, Ye Yun had already slipped to the door, waving at her and smiling like a child who had stolen candy.

"Revered Master, this Disciple is leaving!"

Master Bai Yuxue grabbed the Jade Pillow beside her, about to throw it.

But the figure had already disappeared outside the door.

Holding the Jade Pillow, she was stunned for a long while before finally bursting into laughter.

That smile was like melting ice and snow, like a winter plum blossom in bloom, so beautiful one couldn't look away.

Master Bai Yuxue smiled until her eyes curved, her cheeks flushed.

All her usual coldness and laziness faded at this moment, leaving only a girl-like shyness and joy.

Unfortunately, no one could see this stunning scene.

Master Bai Yuxue put down the Jade Pillow and raised her hand to gently touch her lips, where the warmth from just now still lingered.

She sighed softly, her eyes full of doting and helplessness.

[This little troublemaker... he's getting bolder and bolder.]

...

Ye Yun left the Bamboo House and walked down Lonely Peak along the Bluestone Path.

The morning breeze rustled through the bamboo forest, and the air was filled with a fresh bamboo scent.

His steps were light, and he was in an excellent mood, a smile always hanging on his lips.

He didn't notice that shortly after he left.

A figure in plain white slowly walked up Lonely Peak along another path.

Han Qingxue wore a plain white dress, her posture as upright as a winter plum.

She had a standard melon-seed-shaped face, her skin like snow and frost, coldly white and translucent.

Her eyes were long and narrow, the color of her pupils very light, like a cold mountain pool—clear and rippleless, yet hiding an endless depth.

Her nose was elegant and straight, her thin lips slightly pursed, her lip color pale. Without any makeup, she possessed a crisp, clear beauty.

Her figure was tall and slender, completely different from Master Bai Yuxue's enchanting and voluptuous form.

Her shoulder lines were smooth, her shoulder blades faintly visible, and her waist was slender.

The curves of her chest were just right, neither ostentatious nor thin, and her legs were straight and long.

She was like a winter plum in the snow, cold and ethereal, standing aloof from the world.

Standing there, she exuded an air of aloofness that kept people at a distance.

But her slightly furrowed brows revealed a trace of worry that was hard to detect.

Han Qingxue walked to the front of the Bamboo House, stopped, and spoke respectfully.

"Revered Master, your Disciple requests an audience."

Master Bai Yuxue's lazy voice came from inside the room.

"Come in."

Han Qingxue pushed the door open and entered.

Master Bai Yuxue had already returned to her usual appearance, reclining on the soft couch with her black hair loosely scattered.

A fiery red dress made her skin look even whiter than snow.

The full curves of her chest rose and fell slightly with her breathing.

The sash at her waist was loosely tied, adding a bit more lazy charm.

She looked at Han Qingxue, her Phoenix eyes slightly raised, her tone lazy.

"Coming here so early, what is it?"

Han Qingxue bowed. A hint of hesitation flashed across her cold face, but she finally spoke.

"Revered Master, I heard that Junior Brother Ye Yun is about to enter the Inner Sect. There is a task for Inner Sect newcomers, and I am worried... worried that someone will try to harm him during the task."

Hearing this, Master Bai Yuxue narrowed her Phoenix eyes slightly, her gaze toward Han Qingxue carrying a bit of scrutiny and playfulness.

She didn't speak, just quietly watched her, making Han Qingxue feel uneasy.

Han Qingxue felt a bit unnatural under her gaze, her hands at her sides quietly clenching.

Her cold cheeks flushed slightly, and even her pale neck was stained with a faint pink.

She lowered her head, her voice carrying a hint of panic.

"Why is Revered Master looking at me like this?"

Master Bai Yuxue chuckled and lazily changed her posture, a section of her smooth calf showing beneath the fiery red skirt.

She looked at Han Qingxue, her tone carrying a bit of teasing.

"Qingxue, do you like that Junior Brother of yours? You're so concerned about him."

Han Qingxue's whole body stiffened, and the blush on her cheeks instantly spread to her ears.

She quickly shook her head, her tone urgent.

"Revered Master misunderstands! I am just... just a Senior Sister caring for her Junior Brother, nothing more!"

Seeing her panicked state, the smile in Master Bai Yuxue's eyes grew deeper.

She didn't expose her, just nodded faintly, her tone returning to normal.

"Alright, I was just teasing you. No need to worry about your Junior Brother."

She paused and continued.

"That kid Ye Yun is much stronger than you think. He even came back alive from a place as dangerous as Black Wind Ridge, and the three assassins sent by Murong Yun also fell at his hands. An Inner Sect newcomer task won't stump him."

Hearing this, a flash of surprise crossed Han Qingxue's eyes, which then turned into relief.

She nodded and said respectfully.

"I understand."

Master Bai Yuxue looked at her and suddenly sat up, her expression becoming more serious.

"Since you're here, don't be in a hurry to leave. It's a good time for me to guide your cultivation. You've been stuck at the Peak of the seventh-layer Great Martial Master for some time now; it's time for a Breakthrough."

Han Qingxue quickly bowed.

"Thank you, Revered Master."

Master Bai Yuxue stood up, walked to her, and placed her slender hand on her pulse, sending in a trace of Mystic Power.

After a moment, she nodded and said calmly.

"Your Foundation is solid and your Mystic Power is thick; you're just one step away. Come, I will teach you a set of Energy Circulation Methods. Try to charge through the Bottleneck today."