604: Guide to Jade City

“Alas.” Yu Qingcheng sighed, then stretched out her jade hand and slapped Mu Qingfeng hard.

“Bang!”

Mu Qingfeng was dizzy from the slap, his eyes saw stars, and his body swayed a few times, almost falling down.

When his eyes gradually cleared, his face alternated between red and white, full of shame and unwillingness.

He looked at Yu Qingcheng, his lips trembling slightly, as if he wanted to explain, but did not know where to start.

“Qingfeng, this time, you have truly disappointed me too much!”

“Master…” Mu Qingfeng stammered, a hint of a sob in his voice.

“This disciple knows his mistake.”

However, the anger and unwillingness in his Heart-Nature still burned fiercely, but due to Yu Qingcheng’s prestige, he dared not act out again.

Yu Qingcheng looked at him, her eyes full of disappointment, and shook her head gently: “Qingfeng, you have followed me for many years, and I always thought your Heart-Nature was stable, but your impulsive actions today have truly disappointed me greatly. You should retreat for now and reflect well on yourself.”

Mu Qingfeng bit his lower lip tightly, his hands clenched into fists, knuckles white, and though he had myriad unwillingness in his Heart-Nature, he could only suppress it.

He bowed deeply to Yu Qingcheng and said in a deep voice, “This disciple takes his leave.” With that, he turned and slowly departed, each step appearing incredibly heavy, his back full of loneliness and dejection.

After Mu Qingfeng left, Yu Qingcheng’s gaze slowly turned to Chen Xuan.

Yu Qingcheng lightly parted her red lips, her voice cool and clear: “Chen Xuan, although we have the name of Master and servant, what happened today makes me deeply aware that if this continues, you and Qingfeng will only be at loggerheads. To avoid further trouble, from now on, you will live separately from me.”

“Also, those things I asked you to do… you don’t need to do them anymore!”

Indeed, although it was a dark novel, in the general direction, she was still the female lead. If other methods were not used, it would be impossible to truly ‘eat meat’ (have a romantic relationship).

“Senior, have I done something wrong? I hope Senior will clarify, Chen Xuan will certainly correct it.”

“You have done nothing wrong, it’s just that Qingfeng’s temperament is extreme. I fear that if this continues, it will lead to loss of life. You should find a residence, and unless there is an important matter, you do not need to come see me again.”

With that, she turned and walked into the inner room. Chen Xuan did not try to persuade her to stay; what he needed was the brewing of emotions.

…

Early the next morning, Chen Xuan arrived early before Yu Qingcheng’s soft couch.

“Didn’t I say you don’t need to come over again?” Yu Qingcheng said, looking a little tired.

Chen Xuan said nothing, only knelt by Yu Qingcheng’s bed and gently squeezed her fair jade foot.

Yu Qingcheng felt a warmth at her ankle. The moment Chen Xuan held it, her cheeks instantly flushed crimson. She frantically tried to pull her jade foot back, but Chen Xuan gently held it, making her unable to move.

“Ding, Yu Qingcheng’s favorability +10.”

“You… what are you doing!” She was both shy and annoyed, her voice unconsciously rising, her eyes full of helplessness.

Chen Xuan looked up, his gaze burning as he looked at her, and softly said: “Senior, from the first moment I saw you, I was already deeply in love. These days of being together have made my Heart-Nature restless. I know my status is humble, but this feeling is truly difficult to suppress.”

As Chen Xuan spoke, he reached out and pulled, gripping her pure white fox tail.

Yu Qingcheng trembled, the panic on her face intensified. She turned her head away, not daring to meet Chen Xuan’s gaze, “You… you must not say anymore! What kind of decorum is this!” Her voice trembled slightly, and her hands unconsciously clutched at the corner of her clothes.

“Ding, Yu Qingcheng’s favorability +10!”

Chen Xuan, however, seemed to have made a great decision, and the strength in his hand increased slightly, “Senior, I don’t care about what others think, nor do I care about status or position. I only know that I want to be with you.”

It had been a long time since he used his confession skill, his mouth was a bit rusty. But looking at the situation, this one still preferred the domineering CEO style.

Being held like this by Chen Xuan, Yu Qingcheng felt her whole body soft and weak at this moment, but then, she thought of something, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes.

“Enough! Chen Xuan, my Heart-Nature already has someone I care about, and I will never respond to your feelings. Do not pester me anymore. Let what happened today be as if it never occurred.”

She forcefully pulled her foot back, stood up in a panic, and straightened her somewhat disheveled clothes, not daring to look at Chen Xuan again.

“Is that so…” Chen Xuan looked utterly dejected.

“Well, in that case… I won’t stay here any longer.”

Upon hearing this, Yu Qingcheng immediately looked at Chen Xuan.

“What do you mean by that?”

“No meaning, just meaning, literal meaning.”

“You want to leave me? Why? Last time you already escaped from my hand!” Yu Qingcheng felt a little choked up inside.

“The person Senior favors is Mu Qingfeng, isn’t he? But he is your disciple, yet you have feelings for him that you shouldn’t.”

“You… you know all about it?”

“Yes, it’s not hard to see. Since Senior’s Heart-Nature doesn’t have me, then there seems to be no need for me to stay. We’ll meet again if fate allows, Senior!”

“Chen Xuan, I…”

“Alright, Qingcheng.” Chen Xuan gently grabbed Yu Qingcheng’s calf again and pulled lightly, and her entire body was pulled into Chen Xuan’s embrace.

“I truly want to integrate you into my body, my love for you is that intense!” Chen Xuan said, leaving a mark on Yu Qingcheng’s neck.

Yu Qingcheng opened her mouth, her throat seemed to be choked by something. The words of retention swirled on the tip of her tongue, but she could not utter them.

“Alright, Qingcheng, take care.” Chen Xuan gently put down the fox-tailed girl, turned, and walked away.

Watching Chen Xuan’s departing back, a sour feeling welled up in Yu Qingcheng’s Heart-Nature, as if something precious was about to slip through her fingers.

“Chen Xuan…” She subconsciously called out, her voice carrying an urgency and reluctance she hadn’t even realized. Chen Xuan’s footsteps paused, but he did not turn back.

Just at this moment, Yu Qingcheng’s mind suddenly flashed with Chen Xuan’s identity as a captive.

Her eyes sharpened, and the hesitation and reluctance on her face were instantly replaced by cold hardness. Her tone also became forceful: “Stop! Do you think you can go wherever you want? Don’t forget, you are my captive!”

She took a few steps forward, blocking Chen Xuan’s path, her gaze fixed on him.

“I almost forgot, this place is not somewhere you can come and go as you please. If I tell you to stay, you must stay!”

Yu Qingcheng crossed her arms, trying to appear imposing, but her slightly trembling fingertips betrayed her inner unease.