76: Chapter 76 If only I could be with my senior sister...

Feeling the evil poison within his body having faded significantly, a confident smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.

...

The mountain path of Lonely Peak was winding and tortuous, with lush bamboo shading both sides, and occasionally a cool breeze would blow, causing the bamboo leaves to rustle.

Occasionally, a few crisp bird calls drifted by, creating a secluded and tranquil environment.

Han Qingxue walked in front, her plain white figure standing tall and graceful.

Ye Yun followed half a step behind her.

The two walked in silence, not speaking, with only their footsteps echoing in the mountains.

Ye Yun's gaze unconsciously fell upon Han Qingxue's back.

The plain white long dress clung to her figure, outlining smooth and perfect curves.

Her slender shoulder line was clean and sharp, and her waist was so slim it seemed it could be encircled by a single hand.

Extending downwards, the lines were soft yet upright, and her cold, aloof temperament paired with this stunning figure.

It was like a Fairy isolated from the world, making one dare not blaspheme, yet unable to resist feeling a yearning in one's heart.

"Senior Sister Qingxue's figure is truly stunning. It's completely different from Revered Master's fiery appeal; it's that kind of cold, clean beauty. Just her back alone is beautiful enough to make one unable to look away."

"Luoxue Sect really is full of hidden talents. Any random Personal Disciple of an Elder is such a beauty. If only I could be with Senior Sister Qingxue..."

Ye Yun was lost in thought, his eyes staring straight at Han Qingxue's back, and his pace unconsciously quickened.

He completely failed to notice that Han Qingxue in front had suddenly stopped.

"Bang!"

With a soft sound, Ye Yun's forehead bumped solidly against Han Qingxue's back.

A soft sensation instantly came through, carrying a faint, cold scent of plum blossoms that lingered at the tip of his nose, warm, soft, and delicate.

Ye Yun instantly snapped back to reality, his whole body stiffened, and his cheeks flushed bright red in a flash.

From his forehead down to his neck, his ears were so hot they could fry an egg.

He hurriedly took a step back, waving his hands in a panic, his eyes darting away, not daring to look at Han Qingxue.

His tone was full of embarrassment and apology, and he stuttered an apology:

"S-sorry! Senior Sister Qingxue, I didn't mean to! I just... I just lost focus and didn't see you stop. I'm truly very sorry. Did I hurt you?"

He stood there at a loss, scratching the back of his head, his face full of awkwardness, wishing he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

He had actually bumped into Senior Sister's back.

And he had been daydreaming about all that messy stuff—it was simply too rude!

Han Qingxue's body trembled slightly from the collision, and a faint sensation came from her back, warm and carrying the temperature of a young man.

Her cheeks instantly flushed with a layer of crimson, and a trace of panic flashed in her cold, aloof eyes.

Her heartbeat inexplicably accelerated, thumping loudly, and even her breathing became a bit chaotic.

She slowly turned around, her plain white cheeks flushed, yet she still pretended to be calm.

She gently shook her head, her voice softening a bit, carrying a hint of imperceptible shyness.

"It is fine. It was I who stopped suddenly; it is not Junior Brother's fault."

She paused, looking at Ye Yun's embarrassed and flustered appearance, and the panic in her heart gradually subsided.

Instead, a trace of softness emerged, and her cold, aloof eyes gained a bit more gentleness.

"You have just entered the Outer Sect and are unfamiliar with the place. If you encounter anyone deliberately making things difficult for you in the Outer Sect, or if you encounter difficulties in Cultivating, or if there is anything you need help with in your daily life..."

"You may come to the bamboo house on the west side of Lonely Peak to find me. I am usually Cultivating there, so I am always around."

This was the first time she had proactively spoken such caring words to a man.

After saying this, the blush on her cheeks deepened, and she hurriedly turned her face away, not daring to look into Ye Yun's eyes.

Ye Yun felt a warmth in his heart; all his embarrassment instantly dissipated, and he bowed deeply to Han Qingxue, his tone sincere and grateful.

"Thank you, Senior Sister Qingxue! Senior Sister is truly too kind; Junior Brother will remember this! If I really encounter trouble in the future, I will definitely shamelessly come to ask Senior Sister for help, and I will certainly not stand on ceremony!"

Han Qingxue nodded gently, said nothing more, and continued walking forward.

However, her steps were a bit slower than before, and the crimson on her cheeks did not fade for a long time.

Walking in silence, the two soon arrived at the Outer Sect mountain gate.

On the square paved with bluestone slabs, Outer Sect Disciples came and went in an endless stream.

Most were Disciples heading to the Cultivation grounds or the Martial Skill Pavilion. Voices began to rise, which was completely different from the tranquility of Lonely Peak.

Han Qingxue stopped, turned to look at Ye Yun, and her cold, aloof voice returned to its usual calmness.

"The Outer Sect Disciple dormitories are in the east area. Follow this bluestone path and turn three corners, and you will arrive. You can head over yourself. I will escort you only this far. From now on in the Sect, take care of yourself."

Ye Yun bowed to Han Qingxue with a smile on his face.

"Thank you for escorting me, Senior Sister Qingxue. Sorry for the trouble. Please take care, Senior Sister. Another day, this Junior Brother will come to thank you again."

Han Qingxue nodded slightly, said no more, and her plain white figure turned around.

She walked slowly towards Lonely Peak and soon disappeared at the end of the bamboo forest.

Ye Yun watched her departing back, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

He then collected his thoughts, turned, and walked towards the Outer Sect dormitories.

...

At the corner of the Outer Sect dormitory, a few low shrubs were planted.

Sun Hao was leaning against the shrubs, his hands behind his back, humming a tune that was out of key.

His face was full of smugness, his steps were light, and his mood was at its best.

Since waking up this morning, he had been waiting for news of Ye Yun's death.

In his heart, Ye Yun had long since been thoroughly dealt with by Lin Xiao, who was at the Peak of the third stage of Great Martial Master.

Perhaps his body had already been dumped in the wilderness, and he would never come back.

"Ye Yun, oh Ye Yun, you ultimately couldn't fight me! Fighting with me for a bed, going against me—your end is to die without a burial place!"

"Now that you're gone, no one in the dormitory will go against me. Zhao Hu and the others are just blockheads, not worth fearing!"

The more Sun Hao thought about it, the smugger he became, his smile stretching almost to his ears.

Just as he was about to turn back to the dormitory, the moment he looked up, the smile instantly froze on his face.

As if hit by a immobilization spell, his whole body froze in place!

He saw Ye Yun walking slowly towards the dormitory, his clothes neat, his spirit vigorous, his complexion rosy, and his whole body exuding an air of high spirits.

Where was there any sign of him being taught a lesson or appearing in a sorry state?

He was standing right in front of him, whole and alive!

Sun Hao's pupils shrank, his face instantly turned as pale as paper, devoid of any color.

His steps uncontrollably stumbled back a step, and his mouth hung open wide enough to fit an egg.

His eyes were full of shock and disbelief, and his voice was trembling:

"You, you... how could you be here?!"

He screamed frantically in his heart, almost on the verge of a breakdown:

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! Brother Lin Xiao is at the Peak of the third stage of Great Martial Master, his strikes are ruthless and he never shows mercy. How could he not be able to deal with a Ye Yun who just entered the Sect?!"

"He actually came back without a scratch? And he's in such high spirits? Could it be that Brother Lin Xiao didn't make a move? Or is it that this brat Ye Yun has some trump card that even Brother Lin Xiao can't handle?!"