107: Su Ningying's feelings

"Senior Brother, this is the mysterious Senior who left the altar at the Su Family back then," Su Ningying explained.

"Greetings, Senior."

"No need for such formalities," Qiong Zhi said, her lips parting slightly.

Her voice was graceful and pleasant, making one feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.

With just a simple conversation, she could instill an endless sense of goodwill in others.

"Senior Qiong Zhi wields the Life Dao Fruit. Many great figures in the Imperial City have received her medical treatment," Qin Yu timely reminded him via voice transmission.

Qin Tian nodded. "I am eternally grateful to Senior for taking care of Ningying."

Qiong Zhi shook her head slightly. "Follow me, I have something to discuss with you."

Qin Tian was taken aback.

Su Ningying's expression froze slightly.

Life energy surged.

Qin Tian felt his vision go white, and then he saw a giant willow tree reaching toward the heavens.

Beneath the willow leaves sat an exquisite tea table.

Qiong Zhi sat quietly to the side and gestured with her hand.

"Sit."

Qin Tian was somewhat puzzled, but he still took a seat at the table.

A willow branch flicked, delivering a cup of clear tea before Qin Tian.

The fragrance of the tea filled the air; with just one whiff, he knew this was a true supreme wonder.

"enlightenment tea. It can help you comprehend Immortal Qi when you Breakthrough to the Guixu Realm."

Qin Tian became even more surprised.

In the Guixu Realm, Spiritual Qi returns to the void, surrounding the Spiritual Sprout.

However, some true Geniuses do not condense Spiritual Qi, but true Immortal Qi!

The power of Immortal Qi is absolutely terrifying.

And this enlightenment tea can help one condense Immortal Qi, making it incredibly precious.

However, Qin Tian did not drink it immediately.

"This is the first time I have met Senior, yet you bring out such a divine item as enlightenment tea. I wonder what Senior wants from me?"

Qiong Zhi's eyes moved slightly. "You needn't be on guard; I am only doing this for Ningying."

"Junior Sister?"

"Ningying is exceptionally compatible with the Miraculous Spirit Wood, and the Miraculous Spirit Wood is the prototype of the World Tree..."

"The World Tree???"

This time, Qin Tian was truly stunned.

"I have never told anyone about this; you are the first."

Qin Tian really hadn't expected Su Ningying's dao seed to be so special.

Among his several Junior Sisters, aside from Han Qing, the cultivation talents of Su Ningying and Bai Xiyin were good, but they couldn't be considered ultimate Geniuses.

To suddenly be told that Su Ningying's dao seed was the prototype of the World Tree was truly astonishing.

"Senior, what do you want me to do?"

Qiong Zhi once again pushed the enlightenment tea toward Qin Tian.

Qin Tian gave a bitter smile.

This was a plan to pay first before talking business... "This tea is not a reward, but an Opportunity promised to Ningying for you."

"Junior Sister?"

Hearing this, Qin Tian no longer declined and drank it straight down.

A mysterious and profound power continuously circulated through his body, forming its own system.

Finally, it completely sank into his Dantian Qi Sea, waiting for the moment of Breakthrough to erupt.

"Senior, you can speak now, right?"

Qiong Zhi nodded. "I want you to persuade Ningying to follow me to a Forbidden Zone of Life."

Qin Tian paused.

"That is my birthplace, and there is a remnant root system of the World Tree there..."

"Only by going there can Ningying's Miraculous Spirit Wood completely evolve into the Root of the World."

!!!

Qin Tian's eyes lit up.

For Su Ningying, this was a massive Opportunity!

"Senior is asking me to persuade her—is it because Junior Sister is unwilling?"

Qiong Zhi nodded.

"She said she would either take you with her or not go at all; she would only choose one of the two."

"However, you cannot enter that place."

"Furthermore, this journey will take decades at the shortest, and centuries at the longest..."

Qin Tian's heart skipped a beat, and he fell into silence, his gaze softening.

After a long time, he murmured.

"This girl..."

"I understand, Senior..."

...On the walls of the Imperial City, there was no one else around.

Su Ningying was absentmindedly playing with Xiao Zi.

"Junior Sister."

Qin Tian's voice made Su Ningying tremble, but she quickly returned to normal.

"Senior Brother, you're here!"

Qin Tian smiled. "What's wrong? Looking at you, it's as if you don't want to see your Senior Brother."

"That's not it..."

Su Ningying lowered her head, her toes gently rubbing against the ground.

"Great-Grandmother... spoke... with Senior Brother...?"

"Yes, she did," Qin Tian said softly.

"Then... is Senior Brother... also here to persuade me...?"

Wu-zhi-zhi (Distressed)

Qin Tian reached out and rubbed Su Ningying's head.

"No."

"If you don't want to go, then don't go. With Senior Brother here, no matter what happens, I will protect you."

"If you want to go, then go. Senior Brother will wait for you to return."

"Everything is for Ningying to decide herself."

Su Ningying's body trembled slightly. She stepped forward and hugged Qin Tian, her voice a faint, mosquito-like murmur.

"Senior Brother, do you know... Ningying actually really wants to go..."

"Ever since coming to the Imperial City, everyone around us has been a Genius. I'm the only useless one..."

"I'm afraid... I'm afraid that Senior Brother will get stronger and stronger, while I can only stand behind and silently watch your back from afar..."

Su Ningying's hug grew tighter and tighter.

"But, I also don't want to go..."

"I don't want to be separated from Senior Brother for a hundred years. By then, Senior Brother might not be my Senior Brother anymore...!"

"Silly Junior Sister, you will always be my Junior Sister," Qin Tian spoke softly. "That will never change because of anyone..."

As he finished speaking, Qin Tian felt the arms around him tighten even more.

Su Ningying's whimpering voice sounded in his ear.

"Senior Brother, but I..."

"I don't want to be Senior Brother's Junior Sister forever!!!"

"I like Senior Brother!"

"I like you so much! So much!!"

"The kind of like where I would die without Senior Brother!!!"

Qin Tian froze on the spot, a flicker of emotion stirring in his heart.

Spending every day together, how could he not have feelings for this cute Junior Sister? Finally, Su Ningying looked up and stared directly at Qin Tian.

In those star-like eyes, tears shimmered along with a hint of expectation.

"Senior Brother, are you willing to wait for Ningying?"

"Wait for Ningying to return..."

"Before that, don't get close to other women, okay...?"

Qin Tian snapped back to his senses and gave a gentle smile.

"Yes, Senior Brother promises you..."

Su Ningying smiled sweetly. Looking at Qin Tian's handsome face, she couldn't help herself for a moment.

Spiritual power swirled beneath her feet as she quickly raised her body.

Chu!

!!!

Qin Tian felt a softness on his lips.

Su Ningying had caught him off guard and kissed him.

The electric sensation made Su Ningying's face flush crimson.

Xiao Zi, standing to the side, quickly covered its eyes with its front paws, then peeked through the gaps.

In an instant, Su Ningying pulled away and turned her back, her hands waving frantically to fan away the blush on her face.

Ah! Su Ningying, what on earth are you doing!

How could you not hold back!

What if Senior Brother hates you now!

"Sen... Senior Brother... I didn't do it on purpose..."

Qin Tian touched his lips.

Honestly.

Why does everyone like to launch surprise attacks?

Bang!

Qin Tian gently flicked the back of Su Ningying's head.

"Junior Sister, your Senior Brother isn't someone whose advantage you can take so easily."

Su Ningying turned around silently, her face red. "Then... I'll let Senior Brother kiss me back..."

Saying that, she silently closed her eyes.

Her heart, however, was thumping incessantly.

Not far away, Bai Xiyin was biting her collar with her silver teeth, grinding it back and forth.

Hmph!

This is unbearable!

I won't bear it anymore!!!

In a flash, she directly scooped up Xiao Zi.

Chu!

Su Ningying felt a light touch on her lips... except... why was it a bit furry...?

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