Chapter 33 Did her foot slip too?

Lin Qingzhu’s eyes darted around, her gaze landing on a slippery moss-covered stone ahead.

A bold idea instantly emerged in her mind.

"Senior Brother, shall we continue practicing the next move, 'Flying Swallow Returns to the Nest'?"

Lin Qingzhu suddenly spoke up, a glimmer of cunning flashing in her eyes.

"'Flying Swallow Returns to the Nest'?"

Su Ye raised an eyebrow. This move was the most complex footwork technique in the "Purple Cloud Sword Art," emphasizing lightness like a swallow and continuous circling movements.

It required three turns in the air, placing extremely high demands on body coordination and balance.

"Are you sure?"

Su Ye looked at her skeptically. "You couldn't even stand steady during 'Clouds Sever the Qinling Mountains' just now."

"Oh, Senior Brother, just trust me once!"

Lin Qingzhu puffed out her chest and said confidently, "I've practiced this move for a long time; there won't be any problems!"

Watching her eager appearance, Su Ye had a faint suspicion in his heart.

This girl was probably up to mischief again.

However, he didn't expose her, simply stepping back a few paces and making a "please begin your performance" gesture.

"Then give it a try."

Lin Qingzhu took a deep breath, gathering her Qi and focusing her mind.

The mountain wind was growing stronger, causing her skirt to flutter noisily.

"Rise!"

With a clear whistle, Lin Qingzhu tapped her toes against the ground, and her figure shot into the sky like an arrow released from a bow.

In mid-air, she stretched out her form, her long sword dancing; it truly had the charm of a swallow soaring through the air.

The first turn.

The second turn.

Her movements were smooth and fluid; it seemed she had indeed put in the hard work.

Su Ye nodded inwardly, just about to speak up and offer some praise.

However, just as Lin Qingzhu was about to complete the third turn, at the very moment of landing.

Her toes "happened" to land on that moss-covered stone.

"Ah!"

A cry of surprise rang out through the sky.

Lin Qingzhu's foot slipped, and she immediately lost her balance.

Of course, this was intentional.

As a Cultivator at the Peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage and half-step Golden Core, how could she possibly fail to avoid a small mossy stone?

One could even say this slip was executed with great technical skill.

It ensured she wouldn't actually get hurt while allowing her to fall accurately in Su Ye's direction.

"Senior Brother, save me!"

Lin Qingzhu screamed while spreading her arms, rushing straight toward Su Ye like a kite with a broken string.

The look of panic on her face was acted out perfectly.

If this were on Blue Star, this acting could definitely win an Oscar.

Su Ye watched this clumsy yet cute acting and found it amusing.

This wasn't "Flying Swallow Returns to the Nest" at all; it was clearly "Young Swallow Returns to the Forest."

But naturally, he wouldn't let this performance fall flat.

"Careful!"

Su Ye shouted, his expression instantly becoming "extremely anxious."

He stepped in the Seven Star pattern, his figure instantly turning into an afterimage as he moved forward instead of retreating, meeting her head-on.

The next second.

He held warmth and softness in his arms.

Due to inertia, the force of Lin Qingzhu's pounce was not small.

The two crashed into each other.

Su Ye took two steps back to dissipate the impact, while simultaneously wrapping his arms firmly around her waist and back.

As for Lin Qingzhu, she hung entirely on Su Ye's body.

Her arms were wrapped tightly around Su Ye's neck, and her legs, out of "fright," had subconsciously coiled around his waist.

This was an extremely ambiguous, perhaps even indecent, posture.

A koala hug.

Or... a koala embrace.

Their bodies were pressed closely together, without a single gap.

Their eyes met.

Their nose tips were almost touching.

Su Ye could even clearly count Lin Qingzhu's long eyelashes and feel her rapid, hot breath hitting his face.

The air seemed to freeze at this moment.

Only the sound of their heartbeats, on this silent cliffside, seemed exceptionally deafening.

Thump-thump! Thump-thump!

It was unclear whose heartbeat was faster.

Lin Qingzhu had originally only intended to pretend to fall so that Senior Brother would catch her.

But she never expected it to turn into such a shameful posture.

Feeling the firm sensation beneath her, along with the scent of masculine hormones.

Her mind instantly went blank, and she felt as if she had been thrown into a steamer, burning hot.

"Se... Senior Brother..."

Her voice trembled with a hint of a sob, yet it also carried an indescribable excitement.

Her clear, large eyes were instantly veiled with a mist of water, making her look pitiful and coy, half-refusing and half-welcoming.

Su Ye looked at the young girl inches away, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.

It must be said that although this girl was acting, the final effect was unexpectedly seductive.

Her delicate little face was flushed, and her lips were slightly parted, revealing a tip of her pink, tender tongue.

This was simply inviting trouble.

If it were usual, Su Ye might have restrained himself slightly.

But don't forget, he was cultivating the "The Emperor Scripture of Yin-Yang Union."

Although it was only a fragment, the effect of this Cultivation Technique on amplifying desire was unquestionable.

Moreover, he had just experienced last night's baptism and was in the mood to crave more.

Su Ye's gaze gradually deepened, even carrying a hint of aggression.

His palm gently caressed her slender waist, the heat of his palm seemingly penetrating through her clothes to her skin.

"Junior Sister, this move of yours, 'Flying Swallow Returns to the Nest'..."

Su Ye leaned in slightly, his lips almost touching her red lips, his voice husky and low. "Is the nest you're returning to... Senior Brother's embrace?"

This sentence tore through the thin veil of pretense.

Lin Qingzhu's body trembled violently, so ashamed she wished she could crawl into a crack in the ground.

She... she had been discovered!

Senior Brother knew I did it on purpose!

It's over, it's over; will Senior Brother think I'm not modest? Will he think I'm a loose woman?

But...

But Senior Brother's gaze didn't seem to show any dislike?

Instead... it was as if he wanted to eat me up?

Lin Qingzhu's heart beat even faster; the shame of being seen through, mixed with the anticipation of being desired, made her feel dizzy.

"I... I didn't..."

She wanted to explain, but her lips moved without making a complete sound.

"Didn't what?"

Su Ye smirked, tightening his hold on her slightly, even deliberately lifting her up a bit. "Didn't do it on purpose? Was it because this stone was too slippery?"

"Yes! It was just that the stone was too slippery!"

Lin Qingzhu nodded desperately, as if grabbing a life-saving straw. "It's all this damn stone's fault!"

"Oh?"

Su Ye looked at her with a half-smile. "Since it's the stone's problem, then why... haven't you come down yet?"

"Ah?"

Lin Qingzhu was stunned, only then realizing she was still hanging on Senior Brother like a koala.

This posture...

It was truly too shameful!

"I... I'll come down right now..."

She hurriedly tried to let go, wanting to jump down from Su Ye.

However, she didn't know if it was because she was really nervous or if her body had truly gone soft.

With this movement, not only did she not come down, but her body tilted, and she accidentally rubbed against a place she shouldn't have.

"Mmph..."

Su Ye let out a muffled groan, his eyes instantly turning dangerous.

This girl was really playing with fire.

"Don't move."

Su Ye's voice suddenly became stern, carrying an unquestionable tone of command.

Lin Qingzhu was startled and immediately dared not move, freezing there like a frightened little rabbit.

"Se... Senior Brother?"

She looked at Su Ye cautiously, not knowing if she had done something wrong.

Su Ye took a deep breath, trying hard to suppress the restless evil fire within him.

villain points +500.

This System notification came just in time.

It seemed his operation not only farmed favorability but also harvested a wave of villain points.

After all, bullying a simple Junior Sister was a standard villainous act.

"Did you twist your foot?"

Su Ye adjusted his breathing, returning to the gentle and jade-like Senior Brother appearance, though deep in his eyes, a trace of lingering desire remained hidden.

"No... no..."

Lin Qingzhu shook her head; in fact, she hadn't twisted it at all; it was all an act.

"That's good."

Su Ye gently set her down, but his hand didn't completely let go, still loosely supporting her waist. "Be careful when practicing sword techniques in the future. If you really get hurt, it won't just be you who feels the heartache."

This "heartache" struck Lin Qingzhu's soft spot once again.

The original shame and panic instantly turned into overflowing sweetness.

Senior Brother feels heartache for me!

Senior Brother truly loves me the most!

"Mm... I know..."

Lin Qingzhu lowered her head, twisting the corner of her clothes with both hands, a happy, silly smile on her face.

At this moment, she felt she was the happiest woman in the whole world.

As for Qin Yurou or Revered Master, she had cast them all to the back of her mind.

Su Ye looked at the Junior Sister who had been completely fooled, sighing inwardly.

This love-struck woman was indeed the easiest to deceive.

However, this was precisely her cute point.

Simple, straightforward, ardent.

Unlike Revered Master, who, although her body was honest, was always tsundere with her mouth, requiring him to put effort into training her.

"Alright, let's stop practicing here for today."

Su Ye looked at the sky; the sun had fully risen, and Purple Bamboo Peak was starting to get lively.

If they continued practicing and things really got out of hand in broad daylight, it wouldn't be easy to clean up.

After all, the good show was to be performed at night; that would be truly spectacular.

"Ah? Is it over already?"

Lin Qingzhu felt a bit unsatisfied; although it was very shameful just now, that feeling of being held in Senior Brother's arms was truly addictive.

"What? Haven't fallen enough yet?"

Su Ye smiled and flicked her nose. "Or should we do 'Flying Swallow Returns to the Nest' one more time?"

"Oh, Senior Brother, you're so bad!"

Lin Qingzhu pouted coquettishly, raising her pink fist to tap Su Ye's chest lightly. "You only know how to tease me!"

This punch was soft, without any force, looking more like flirting.

Su Ye took the opportunity to grasp her fist and kissed it lightly by his mouth.

This sudden intimate gesture made Lin Qingzhu freeze completely.

Boom!

It was as if fireworks had exploded in her mind.

Senior Brother... kissed my hand?

Th-th-this...

This was the most intimate contact besides a hug!

"Let's go, let's head back."

Su Ye looked at her dazed appearance and smiled with satisfaction.

This method of keeping her at a distance while gradually breaking through her defenses was the core of conquest.

Giving too much at once would make it worthless.

One must be like fishing, slowly and bit by bit reeling in the line.

"I'll see you back to your Immortal Cave."

Su Ye took Lin Qingzhu's hand and turned to walk back, acting extremely natural.

This time, Lin Qingzhu didn't chatter away like before.

She followed obediently behind Su Ye, looking at their tightly clasped fingers, a dreamy smile overflowing on her face.

Senior Brother's hand, so big, so warm.

If only we could keep holding hands like this forever, even until the end of time, how wonderful that would be.

Su Ye walked in front, feeling the girl's undisguised love behind him, but the smile in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a deep calculation.

Third Junior Sister's side was considered completely stabilized.

One could even say she was already in his pocket, ready to be plucked at any time.

But this was not enough.

His goal was the legendary Emperor Realm.

It was to be the Dominator of these myriad worlds.

Purple Bamboo Peak was just his starting point.

And the beauties of this Peak were his stepping stones to the Peak, as well as his most solid backing.

Leng Yueli, Lin Qingzhu, Qin Yurou.

Each and every one of them was indispensable.

"System, view current panel."

Su Ye thought silently.

[host: Su Ye]

[Identity: First Senior Brother of Purple Bamboo Peak, Primordial Origin Holy Land]

[Realm: Nascent Soul Realm, First Layer]

[Physique: Supreme Bone]

[Cultivation Technique: Breath Concealment Art (Fragment), Clear Heart Sword Art, The Emperor Scripture of Yin-Yang Union (Fragment)]

[villain points: 3500]

[Current Targets: Leng Yueli (Favorability 95, Fallen), Lin Qingzhu (Favorability 90, Deeply in Love), Qin Yurou (Favorability 60, Grateful)]

Looking at that string of data, the curve of Su Ye's mouth grew wider.

Very good.

Everything was according to plan.

Next, it was time to go meet that Junior Sister who possessed the Nine-Orifice Exquisite Heart.

After all, he had made a solemn vow last night, saying he had "no romantic feelings" for her.

Heh.

A man's mouth is a deceitful ghost.

If he really had no romantic feelings, why would he go to such trouble to buy that ice heart moon lotus hairpin?

It's just that some fruits are sweetest when you wait for them to be fully ripe before picking.

On the mountain path, the two figures gradually drifted away.

In the wind, the girl's shy whispers and the man's gentle laughter seemed to linger.

Behind this seemingly beautiful scene, a great net of seduction targeting the entire Purple Bamboo Peak, and even the entire Primordial Origin Holy Land, was quietly unfolding.