522: The coquettish Baguio

Su Han held Bi Yao's hand.

The two exchanged a smile.

With a tacit understanding, they stepped forward simultaneously.

They left the Bamboo Forest by the stream, a place that held their initial memories of intimacy and warmth.

The mountain path beneath their feet wound forward.

It stretched into the depths of the lush, green mountains.

Sunlight filtered through the layers of leaves.

Casting fragmented, dancing light spots on the path.

The air was filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees, and the damp smell of earth.

Initially.

The two simply walked quietly.

Their fingers tightly intertwined.

Enjoying the tranquility of walking side by side.

Su Han's thumb unconsciously stroked Bi Yao's hand from time to time.

Bringing a subtle and heart-fluttering tickle.

Bi Yao turned her head to look at him.

He seemed to sense it.

And also turned his head.

Their gazes met.

No words were needed.

A sweetness had already melted in their hearts.

"Cough."

Bi Yao's face flushed slightly.

She was the first to break the silence.

Looking for a topic.

"This mountain path looks quite long.

Which direction are we heading next?"

Su Han raised his hand and pointed towards a faintly visible mountain peak ahead.

"See that mountain that looks like a pen rest?

Master's map indicated it.

Pass through that misty forest ahead.

Then cross a canyon.

And we should be near our next target area for this trip.

It's said there might be an auxiliary ingredient for refining the Solidifying Yuan Pill there."

"Pen Rest Mountain... it really does look a bit like it."

Bi Yao squinted her eyes to look.

Then the corner of her mouth curved into a mischievous arc.

"But.

Scholar Su.

Are you sure you won't make a mistake like last time in the Misty Valley?

Looking at the map and still leading us astray.

Almost taking us to a hawk's nest?"

Upon hearing this, Su Han's face immediately showed a hint of embarrassment.

That was one of his rare mistakes.

Clearly, Bi Yao had remembered it firmly and was bringing it up at the right time to 'tease' him.

His earlobes warmed slightly.

He deliberately put on a stern face.

And reached out to pinch Bi Yao's nose.

"Oh, you!

We just started, and you're already bringing up old scores?

That time was an accident!

The map was old and inaccurate!

Besides.

Didn't it turn out to be a blessing in disguise in the end?

We found that rare Misty Hidden Flower, didn't we?"

Bi Yao deftly tilted her head to dodge his 'attack'.

Smiling, she jogged forward a couple of steps.

And turned back to stick out her tongue at him.

"Yes, yes, yes.

Lucky Star Su.

Every time you get lost, you strike it rich!

So, this time, do you want to deliberately 'lose' your way again?

To see what good things we might stumble upon?"

"Hey!

You little rascal.

You've gotten bold.

Daring to make fun of me!"

Su Han was amused by her playful demeanor.

He made a move as if to chase her.

Bi Yao let out a string of Silver Bell-like laughter.

And turned to run forward along the mountain path.

Her goose-yellow skirt hem traced a bright and lively trajectory through the verdant mountain forest.

Like a dancing sprite in the woods.

Su Han immediately took long strides and chased after her.

His cultivation was slightly higher.

And his movement technique was faster.

In a few steps, he closed the distance.

Bi Yao looked back.

Seeing him chasing eagerly.

Her laughter grew merrier.

She quickened her pace.

And deliberately weaved left and right around the trees.

Increasing the difficulty of him catching her.

"Don't run!

See how I catch you!"

Su Han shouted behind her, laughing.

His mood was unprecedentedly light and joyful.

It had been a long time since he had chased and played like this in such a childish way.

As if he had returned to his most carefree youth.

The two, one in front and one behind.

Chased and played on the winding mountain path.

Startling a few kingfishers that were foraging in the bushes.

They fluttered away into the distance.

Bi Yao's speed was, after all, slightly inferior.

Feeling Su Han's breath getting closer and closer.

She suddenly made a sharp turn.

Hiding behind a huge ancient tree.

Su Han reacted extremely quickly.

Changing direction almost simultaneously.

He reached out to grab behind the tree.

Who knew Bi Yao was just feinting.

She deftly ducked under Su Han's outstretched arm.

And instead, circled behind him.

Proudly patting him on the back.

"I'm here!"

Su Han grabbed at empty air.

He laughed and shook his head.

Quickly turning around.

Bi Yao had already run off again.

Running and laughing.

"Can't catch me, can't catch me!"

A smile flashed in Su Han's eyes.

His spiritual Qi circulated slightly.

His movement technique suddenly accelerated.

He swept past like a gentle breeze.

The next moment, he was already blocking Bi Yao's path.

Bi Yao couldn't stop in time.

And crashed into his arms.

He held her in a full embrace.

"Caught you."

Su Han's deep, laughing voice sounded above her head.

His arms steadily encircled her.

Bi Yao's cheeks were flushed from running.

Her breath was slightly ragged.

She looked up at him.

Her eyes still held an un-faded smile and a hint of mischievous triumph.

"You cheated!

You used your movement technique!"

"There's no rule against using it."

Su Han lowered his head.

And gently touched her forehead with his own.

His breathing was also slightly rapid from the run.

"Do you surrender now?"

"No!"

Bi Yao was stubborn.

Her eyes curved into crescent moons.

"Oh?

Not surrendering?"

Su Han raised an eyebrow.

A mischievous smile played on his lips.

The hand around her waist suddenly lightly tickled her sensitive spot.

Bi Yao was most ticklish.

Her whole body trembled instantly.

She shrieked with laughter, trying to dodge.

"Ah!

Hahaha... No!

Su Han, let go!

It tickles so much... Hahaha..." She squirmed in his arms, trying to break free.

Laughing breathlessly.

Tears were almost coming out.

But Su Han held her tightly.

His hands continued their 'torture'.

"Do you surrender?

Hmm?

Are you still going to make fun of me for getting lost?"

"I... Hahaha... I'm wrong, I'm wrong!"

Bi Yao laughed, weakening in his arms.

She could barely stand.

And had to beg for mercy repeatedly.

"Hero Su is wise and mighty!

Number one in sense of direction!

Never gets lost again!

Hahaha... Please spare me..." Seeing her beg for mercy. (End of this chapter)