### Chapter 371: Presenting Panties to Huang Aotian
Yun Zhonghe spoke with an elusive tone, as if carefully weighing his words: “Hmm… how should I put this? It’s not really a big deal, but anyway, after today’s training ends, I’ll wait for you here for about half an hour. I hope you can make it.”
After finishing his speech, Yun Zhonghe rejoined the team, leaving no room for Mu Jixue to object or even ask questions.
Mu Jixue hadn’t even had a chance to respond!
“Yun Zhonghe… that idiot.”
Watching Yun Zhonghe’s departing back, she muttered softly, her heart racing like it was in a marathon, a complex blush creeping onto her cheeks as she unconsciously bit her lip.
…
What on earth did Yun Zhonghe want to do?
That question kept spiraling in Mu Jixue’s mind, making it hard for her to focus.
Normally, she would have wasted no time finding Lin Zhongyu to spill her thoughts and seek advice. But this time, she clearly couldn’t ask Lin Zhongyu for help.
In fact, on the very day Lin Zhongyu returned from the Western Continent, the secret of Mu Jixue was uncovered, and they ended up chatting for ages afterward.
They both grasped each other’s feelings, communicated their thoughts, and reached some sort of consensus.
Thus, Mu Jixue knew exactly how Lin Zhongyu would respond.
No surprises there; asking would be pointless and might end in an awkward disaster.
With such thoughts weighing on her, Mu Jixue found herself somewhat distracted during the remaining training, unable to shine as she usually did.
Despite that, the performance of their four-person team was still commendable. Their formations flowed smoothly, and their coordination was on point—they had really gelled together. Yun Zhonghe felt it was time for everyone to take a proper break.
With the big competition fast approaching, they had done about all the preparation they could.
“Let’s call it a day. If we don’t rest well, it’ll affect our performance in the competition.”
Yun Zhonghe declared the session over ahead of schedule.
Mu Jixue was blindsided; she had expected at least another hour of training and wasn’t ready to confront Yun Zhonghe’s mysterious announcement!
As she was lost in thought, Yun Zhonghe brushed past her, whispering in her ear, “Don’t forget, see you here in half an hour.”
The warm breath tickled Mu Jixue’s ear, making the tips turn a vibrant shade of red.
“… R-right…”
She lowered her head, her fingers twisting the hem of her shirt, her voice barely audible.
Those eyes, usually sparkling with life, were now fixed on the ground, avoiding any contact with Yun Zhonghe’s gaze.
Yun Zhonghe didn’t pay much attention, possibly more concerned than Mu Jixue about how this would all wrap up.
After all, doing that would probably get him killed.
Yet, there was no choice; he needed to do this to make Mu Jixue stronger. He had to seize the moment while their bond felt strong and get it over with.
Yun Zhonghe gently closed his eyes, inhaled deeply, as if fortifying himself.
His Spiritual Energy quietly extended, sensing the spatial ring where a cursed piece of equipment—a pair of white panties—lay, and it was time to deliver.
…
In the end, Mu Jixue decided to meet Yun Zhonghe.
Half an hour later, with a mix of anticipation and anxiety, she stepped back into their usual training ground, the air almost thick with memories of sweat and effort.
This place bore the marks of their hard work, and now Mu Jixue felt she was about to tarnish it.
Little Yu, Little Xiao, I’m sorry (＞人＜；)~~~~
She silently apologized to her friends.
As soon as she entered, she spotted Yun Zhonghe’s figure.
He had arrived earlier, his golden hair glinting in the sunlight, making him stand out like a beacon.
Yun Zhonghe leaned against a sturdy tree focusing on enhancing his Nurturing Nature, even in this short moment. That relentless spirit earned Mu Jixue’s quiet admiration.
When Yun Zhonghe’s Spiritual perception caught her approaching footsteps, he slowly opened his emerald green eyes.
Their gazes met in the air, causing electricity to spark in Mu Jixue’s heart. Nervousness and excitement collided inside her, leaving her a bit flustered. “S-sorry to keep you waiting?”
His voice was as enchanting as a voice actor’s—hard to resist.
Yun Zhonghe maintained his composure. “No, I just got here.”
He gave a slight smile, brushing it off casually.
“Um… you called me over… is there something you need to tell me?”
Even though she had prepared herself mentally, facing Yun Zhonghe’s intense gaze made her feel shaky.
Yun Zhonghe took a deep breath. “Well, actually… I have something I want to give you.”
“A gift?” Mu Jixue’s big, sparkling eyes blinked in surprise.
She thought it was a confession…
Talk about a heart attack!
No, no, if it’s a gift, it might also mean he’s confessing!
Mu Jixue’s emotions were like a rollercoaster ride.
Facing her gaze, Yun Zhonghe seemed a bit hesitant. “How should I say this? You might think it’s strange, or even get really angry. But please believe me, I’m definitely not pulling a prank. This was purely an accident that made it end up like this.”
At first, the girl was filled with anticipation, but after Yun Zhonghe’s lengthy setup, she was starting to feel something was off.
Wait, is that a gift? Why does it feel like he’s handing me something terribly awkward and dangerous?
Just then, Yun Zhonghe slowly retrieved a pair of pure white panties from his spatial ring and cautiously extended them to Mu Jixue.
In that moment, Mu Jixue was completely stunned, her eyes widening. “Huh?”
Honestly, she felt her brain short-circuiting for a moment, struggling to process what was happening.
Her tight and narrow little brain just couldn’t handle such complex information at once.
Why on earth was Yun Zhonghe handing her girl’s panties?
Right then, Yun Zhonghe was too nervous to breathe, his entire body tense, prepared for a flying slap from Mu Jixue any moment now.
In his mind, he knew that getting slapped ten times for this would be completely normal.
Who on earth gives a girl panties as a gift?!
Yun Zhonghe stammered, “I was planning to craft a Magical Treasure for you, but for some reason, it turned into this during the forging process… I swear, I had no ulterior motives! It was really an accident, truly…”
By the end, even Yun Zhonghe didn’t sound convincing anymore.
Would Huang Aotian really believe his ridiculous story? Would she trust him?
He didn’t even believe his own words!
