Chapter 134: Hmph, Don’t Think I’ll Be Your Mount!
Blue Star Celestial Mansion.
By the lake.
“Where to go now?”
After a moment of hesitation, Lin Feng decisively chose to find Ye Qingge, with the unfinished topic of their previous conversation still lingering in his mind! He pondered silently.
Once he made up his mind, he immediately sprang into action.
He followed a stone-stepped path through a dense bamboo forest, surrounded by lush mountains and vibrant flora, with fresh, pleasant air filling his lungs.
The entrance to the cave flaunted a mysterious glow from a magical artifact, exuding an air of intrigue.
To Lin Feng, the arranged seals and barriers were child’s play; he entered with the greatest of ease.
Despite being newly established, this cave was already a cozy little nook within the Celestial Mansion, needing just a few tweaks here and there.
Inside, it was spacious and bright.
The layout was simple yet grand, adorned with a few items that echoed the impressive aura of a certain Empress.
At the center of the cave, there was a small pond, with a green surface scattered with lotus leaves.
“This girl certainly knows how to enjoy life…”
Lin Feng lost interest quickly, as he was already privy to the cave’s layout, having helped establish it. He navigated through a winding stone path, opening several barriers along the way.
Soon, he arrived at a round palace door.
“Cackling…”
Lin Feng smiled slightly, pausing his steps; a faint light shone from behind the door. Was she sleeping, or was she in seclusion?
For high-level cultivators, sleep was but a fleeting moment; more often than not, they would meditate, and a night’s effort would feel like mere moments.
After a brief wait, Lin Feng, wanting to give Ye Qingge a surprise, concealed his presence and, when he reached the door, suddenly activated his spatial displacement technique.
With a quick flash, he was in her bedroom.
On one side of the room, a jade bed was beautifully carved, gleaming like fresh snow, radiating a faint glow.
The bed was draped with a lavish blanket adorned with bright, intricate patterns, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship.
A fairy languidly lay on the jade bed, dressed in a thin light blue gown.
Her features were striking; even though she lay flat, her prominent curves seemed ready to break through the ‘blue clouds’ and pierce the sky.
At this moment, her chest rose and fell, obviously caught in a whirlwind of emotions…
In the dim light, Lin Feng was quite at ease as he reached out and, well, let’s say he had grabbed hold of something important…
“Uh!”
Lin Feng immediately sensed something was off, paused in shock, rubbed his eyes, and muttered, “Wait a minute, this is clearly Qingge’s cave! Did I get it wrong?”
This size is so not right!
On the jade bed, Qing Dai couldn’t maintain her pretenses anymore, her face turning a beet red.
Lin Feng glanced again, confirming he hadn’t mistaken her identity, and asked instinctively, “You… how did you end up here?”
He had been planning to ask where Ye Qingge had gone, but then realized they must have switched caves temporarily!
Was it premeditated?
Lin Feng’s mind started piecing things together, revealing a hint of a wry smile.
Qing Dai opened her eyes and, irritated and shy, said, “Could you let go of me first!”
She glared at him with wide eyes, both embarrassed and annoyed!
This guy, can’t he just loosen his grip while talking? It’s about to get awkward here!
“Ah, sorry! I felt something was off and lost track of time!”
“…”
If it felt off, shouldn’t he have just let go quickly? Why is he still holding on?
Qing Dai was blushing to her ears. She finally understood why Ye Qingge had furiously insisted they swap caves last night.
It turned out she had known all along that this guy was going to strike at night…
But!
“Why did she specifically have me come?”
Qing Dai pondered, not being the dimwitted type; the answer came quickly.
She realized Ye Qingge and Que Ruyi’s intentions.
All this effort was to set her up with Lin Feng—it was truly painstaking!
From her recent interactions with them, Qing Dai had started to sense that she wasn’t entirely resistant to the idea, but she was just struggling with the sudden shift in her identity.
Never did she expect Ye Qingge would pull such a stunt…
Leaving her momentarily caught off guard.
In the bedroom of the cave, the two shared a quiet gaze for a moment before Qing Dai finally couldn’t help but explain, “Sister Qingge suddenly wanted to switch caves with me; I didn’t think much of it.”
Lin Feng chuckled and didn’t respond, as he had already figured it out.
No wonder Ye Qingge had been covertly flirting with him lately; she must have been planning it all along.
This was quite the fishing expedition!
Besides, even if he pretended to be clueless tonight, he would eventually fall for it someday.
With that thought, Lin Feng felt a bit annoyed, muttering to himself, “That little dragon must be lurking around somewhere, watching!
If she sees me getting hooked, she’ll surely be smirking smugly. It’s true—three days without a fight and you’ll be tearing the roof off!”
With a plan for revenge already brewing in his mind, he thought, that little troublemaker deserved a lesson.
But right now, he had to deal with this situation first!
Lin Feng was in a bind, not knowing what was on Qing Dai’s mind; it depended on her response.
“So, what now?”
He looked down at the lovely lady in his arms, feeling her soft, fragile body.
His heart raced, and it was hard to keep his composure.
As soon as he said that, a heavy silence fell. Qing Dai turned her head away, unable to meet his gaze, her snowy face blooming a shade of crimson.
Like a dazzling flower, she was bursting forth in full bloom.
Qing Dai wasn’t shy in the least; now she finally understood her own feelings…
Perhaps, long ago, Lin Feng had already left an indelible mark in her heart.
Although they hadn’t met for thousands of years.
In Qing Dai’s mind, no matter what—be it love or hate—her cultivation journey was intertwined with Lin Feng’s.
And now, she realized that the hatred she once clung to had long vanished, replaced by an unexpressed love.
“Since it’s come to this, why hold back?”
Taking a deep breath, she resolved that after tonight, she couldn’t simply pretend nothing had happened.
Since that’s the case, she might as well be brave and move forward!
What’s more, moving forward meant she now had a rightful reason to stay by Lin Feng’s side.
Lin Feng waited for what felt like an eternity, still receiving no response; just as he was about to quietly withdraw…
Suddenly.
Qing Dai turned her head to look at him, her gaze resolute, “You, do you really want me to be your mount?”
Lin Feng was baffled; how did they end up back on this topic?
Then he heard Qing Dai’s voice again, “I want to stay by your side, but don’t you dare think I’ll be your mount, hmph!”
Lin Feng’s face lit up with joy; how could he not understand her meaning now?
He gently stroked her cheek…
Lin Feng leaned down to get closer to her ear, whispering, “After being here for so long, I’m parched; I could really go for some milk tea!”
“…”
In the dim bedroom, a sound echoed.
Clearing the clouds to reveal the snowy mountain.
Lin Feng caught sight of a snowy peak adorned with a single plum blossom, trembling in the cold wind, blooming vibrantly.
Glistening like a gem, it was a breathtaking sight.
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