119: Sister Qiuyue, why do you smell like Lu Ming?

The Qingluan Spirit Sword slowly descended to the edge of a dense forest outside Linyuan City.

As soon as she landed, Bai Qiuyue quickly broke free from Lu Ming's embrace, tidying her slightly disheveled robes.

The blush on her cheeks had not yet faded, but her phoenix-like eyes had already returned to their usual placid state.

However, when she looked at Lu Ming, that warmth would unconsciously be tinged with more affection.

"Did you remember what I said? You absolutely must not let your aunt see anything!"

This brat in front of her was simply too reckless, Bai Qiuyue admonished with some unease.

The most crucial thing was that she felt as if she was possessed, completely unable to refuse his requests.

Just now on the flying sword, he had taken advantage of her dazed state to make many strange requests.

"If I wasn't afraid of being seen, I wouldn't have indulged this brat!"

Bai Qiuyue glared at him with her phoenix-like eyes, secretly feeling embarrassed and annoyed.

But after the storm, what needed to be faced still had to be faced.

That night, she had righteously and emphatically rejected Zhao Qingge's suggestion that 'fat water should not flow to outsiders'.

Yet, she had turned around and snatched the 'little puppy' that Zhao Qingge had been eyeing, sleeping with him first.

This... one could only say that no one could escape the 'true fragrance'law (law of 'true fragrance').

She could only take it one step at a time.

Seeing Lu Ming nod very obediently, Bai Qiuyue's taut nerves relaxed slightly.

She raised her hand to retrieve the Qingluan Spirit Sword; the dazzling flying sword instantly transformed into a streak of green light, merging into her sleeve.

"Let's go, they must be getting anxious waiting."

...Meanwhile.

Linyuan City was being rebuilt with great fervor.

Great Xia truly lived up to its title of 'Infrastructure Maniac'; in just three short days, the entire Linyuan City was largely restored.

The city, which had almost become ruins, once again regained its former vitality.

Everywhere in the city, there were discussions about Lu Ming.

There was no other way; his battle achievements were simply too formidable. He had almost single-handedly cut through the entire alien army that invaded Linyuan City.

It was a pity that the Black Bone Tribe's prophet had returned early, just moments before the reinforcements arrived.

To divert the powerful enemy, Lu Ming had escaped into the vast Black Abyss, his fate unknown.

For the past three days, Zhao Qingge had almost become a 'waiting-for-her-husband stone'.

Every day, she would punctually stand atop the city gate, leaning against the railing.

Her plain white skirt swayed gently in the wind on the city wall, but her gaze was fixed intently on the direction leading to the Black Abyss.

The guards coming and going below the city gate changed team after team, but the person she was waiting for had not yet returned.

Three days ago, after she, Bai Qiuyue, and two others killed the evil god's mount, they received this terrible news the moment they returned to reinforce Linyuan City.

At that time, she wanted to rush into the Black Abyss to search for Lu Ming, but Bai Qiuyue pulled her back.

She only heard Sister Qiu Yue say in a deep voice, "I'll go after him, you guard the city."

Then, the Qingluan Spirit Sword transformed into a streak of green light and disappeared into the sky.

But ever since then, there had been no news.

"Sister Qiu Yue's cultivation is clearly superior to that prophet's, so why has there been no news for so long..." Zhao Qingge murmured to herself, feeling a bit anxious.

She wasn't worried about Bai Qiuyue's strength, but rather the Black Abyss's depths were too eerie.

Inside, there were not only black mists that could devour spiritual energy but also many unknown creatures.

If Lu Ming encountered any mishap, how could she explain it to Lier?

"Sister Qingge, don't worry, Sister Qiuyue will definitely bring Lu Ming back completely unharmed."

Luo Keke, seeing her pale face, couldn't help but step forward to comfort her.

"Sister Qiuyue is so amazing, and Lu Ming is clever. They will definitely come back safely."

She held a warm osmanthus cake in her hand and gently offered it to Zhao Qingge, her tone soft and comforting.

"Sister Qingge, you haven't eaten properly all day. Have some to fill your stomach first. Mmm, osmanthus cake is really delicious..."

Luo Keke was like a greedy little hamster, her cheeks puffed out, and her two pink twin ponytails, which reached her thighs, swayed with her movements.

Zhao Qingge looked down at the girl's charmingly naive appearance, and her mood immediately improved considerably.

She shook her head, her voice a little hoarse: "I'm not hungry, you eat it yourself."

Her gaze unconsciously drifted towards the Black Abyss again, the worry in her eyes undiminished.

At this moment, she had made up her mind.

If she still didn't see anyone today, she would personally enter the Black Abyss to search, even if she was injured, it wouldn't matter.

Luo Keke knew she was anxious and didn't force her, standing beside her on the city wall, looking towards the vast Black Abyss, her pink twin ponytails gently blown by the wind.

She bit into the osmanthus cake, tilted her head, and a hint of cunning flashed in her blue eyes: "Sister Qingge, you're just like the legendary 'waiting-for-her-husband stone' now."

When Zhao Qingge heard the words "waiting-for-her-husband stone," her heart suddenly skipped a beat, as if a secret thought had been exposed, and she instinctively retorted.

"What nonsense are you talking about, you little girl! I'm just worried about their safety. One is my Sister Qiu Yue, and the other is Lier's husband!"

She deliberately emphasized the words "Lier's husband," as if doing so could conceal the little secret hidden deep in her heart.

Luo Keke chewed her osmanthus cake, blinking her big blue eyes.

To be honest, she was a bit puzzled.

What was so good about that Lu Ming?

He was just a little handsome, a little mysterious.

Sister Li too, and her aunt too, both were so anxious about him.

"Hmph, since none of you will tell me, then I, this young lady, will personally dig out his secrets!"

Luo Keke chewed her osmanthus cake, already starting to scheme in her little head.

She secretly glanced at Zhao Qingge beside her, and a hint of cunning flashed in her blue eyes.

Since Sister Qingge and Sister Li wouldn't say, then she would find the answers herself!

Lu Ming must be hiding many secrets, otherwise, why would so many people look at him differently?

She quietly tucked the remaining osmanthus cake into her pocket, clapped off the crumbs from her hands, and already had a small plan in mind.

When Lu Ming returned, she would use the excuse of asking about things in the Black Abyss to slowly coax information out of him.

If he refused to speak, she, Luo Keke, had plenty of strength and methods!

Thinking of this, Luo Keke couldn't help but secretly giggle, her pink twin ponytails swaying gently with her movements.

She was lost in thought when she was suddenly pulled by Zhao Qingge, making her whole body sway.

"Keke! Don't space out! Look! It's Sister Qiu Yue and Lu Ming! They're back!"

Zhao Qingge's voice carried an uncontrollable excitement.

Because the city had a no-fly taboo, she could only pull Luo Keke and run towards the city gate.

Luo Keke, being pulled along, instinctively looked towards the Black Abyss and saw two familiar figures walking quickly towards them.

She instantly became excited and no longer cared about her plan to uncover secrets.

Following Zhao Qingge, she ran towards the city gate, shouting, "Sister Qiuyue! Lu Ming! You're finally back!"

Below the city gate, Bai Qiuyue and Lu Ming had just arrived when Zhao Qingge pounced on them.

Zhao Qingge examined the two up and down, and only after seeing no obvious injuries on them did she breathe a sigh of relief.

Luo Keke also crowded over, hugging Bai Qiuyue and rubbing her small face against her.

Suddenly, she looked up, her eyes a little suspicious: "Sister Qiuyue, why do you smell of Lu Ming?"

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