### Chapter 420: Retreat! Let’s Discuss Tactics Again!
But Tianzhong He, who possessed an extraordinary skill that was practically a cheat, couldn’t just let it slip under this much pressure with so many representatives from around the world watching. He dared not reveal it casually, for exposing it could bring unnecessary trouble.
Would he use Xia Wudi’s sword technique?
Tianzhong He hesitated again. He felt the same hesitation as before about revealing such powerful secrets in front of everyone.
The Immortal Alliance had demanded that the secrets of the Myriad Path Divine Tower be kept hidden at the outset.
Now with these two formidable cheats unavailable, Tianzhong He felt unprecedentedly stuck and miserable.
In desperation, Tianzhong He bit his lips hard and decided to unleash all his skills to make up for his lack of strength through speed and technique. He faced the powerful Li Yifeng head-on, engaging in a fierce melee.
Sword flashes interwove, each strike reflecting his profound understanding of swordsmanship, yet barely holding against Li Yifeng’s relentless onslaught like a hurricane.
This battle left all audience members completely stunned, a sight far too shocking to be comprehensible.
Tianzhong He and Li Yifeng, one the First Prodigious Genius, the other the First Freshman genius, collided like celestial stars. Each blow sent shockwaves, sparking brilliant sparks, terrifying countless cultivators.
Their power had transcended the golden core stage, leaving even those at the Yuan Ying stage trembling in their sandals!
Even those at the Yuan Ying stage couldn’t help feeling their hearts quaking when they saw the battle, sensing a whirlwind of d*ath coming towards them.
On the battlefield, Li Yifeng relentlessly pursued Tianzhong He, each punch and kick packed with immense power, suffocating him with overwhelming force.
Despite his agility, Tianzhong He found it tough to counter Li Yifeng’s invincible attacks effectively.
Worse, Li Yifeng seemed to have a sinister plan. Any slack or attempt by Tianzhong He to distance himself would result in Li Yifeng targeting Mu Jixue, Qin Hongye, or Xia Linglong.
This could only end badly; sooner or later, he’d be worn down.
Tianzhong He urgently considered breaking this deadlock while trying to keep everyone he cared about safe.
Suddenly, a brilliant light flashed above Tianzhong He’s head and struck him, causing his movements to slow down and stagger as if carrying an immense burden.
The crowd in shock realized Zhao Lingxiao, another prodigious genius, was remotely assisting Li Yifeng!
Two top-tier prodigies joining forces made sure Tianzhong He didn’t have a chance. Zhao Lingxiao always struck when opportunities were ripe, and one deadly blow could turn the tide.
Li Yifeng, catching the fleeting chance, summoned a gigantic black heavy sword and unleashed a Heaven-grade sword technique Tianzhong He had never seen before, aiming straight at his head.
“Thousand Waves Mountain Peak!”
Instantly, the air around Tianzhong He turned ferocious, as if endless waves clashed in mid-air. Each wave brought crushing force that could potentially split mountains and sea.
Tianzhong He’s eyes widened.
“Li Yifeng has drawn his sword!”
“He finally used his sword!”
“This Tianzhong He is no joke. To eliminate him, Li Yifeng even used the Thousand Wave Sword Technique.”
“He truly respects his rival!”
Many cultivators exclaimed in shock.
The heavy sword, a mid-grade magical treasure, was unrivaled!
The Thousand Wave Sword Technique was a Heaven-grade technique, dominating the field!
Add to that Zhao Lingxiao’s restraining magic, and Tianzhong He’s predicament became dire.
With no other options, Tianzhong He bared his teeth, glaring fiercely at Li Yifeng and releasing a spiritual spike aimed directly at Zhao Lingxiao’s Sea of Consciousness!
He had stored ninety spiritual pearls in secret, preparing to fire off the last one now.
Noticing a brief lapse in Li Yifeng’s composure during his clash with Qin Hongye, Tianzhong He understood that Li Yifeng wasn’t invincible in spiritual defenses.
Even someone capable of such feats in physical and sword mastery wouldn’t overlook mental strength.
Tianzhong He’s spiritual energy was far superior, and this spiritual spike was the culmination of his efforts.
If this failed, then Tianzhong He had no choice but to concede defeat.
“Break!”
Tianzhong He shouted, his spiritual spike striking Li Yifeng’s Sea of Consciousness exactly.
Li Yifeng’s face paled, and turmoil erupted within him, disrupting his actions.
Was this a spiritual attack?
How strong is his mental force!
Realizing the gravity, Li Yifeng suddenly grasped that Tianzhong He still harbored strong mental powers.
Li Yifeng also excelled in spirituality, yet being a mere Golden Core cultivator, he fell prey to a mental assault, his sword wavering from its intended target.
Seeing this gap, Tianzhong He immediately escaped towards Mu Jixue’s direction, where she had struggled back to her feet earlier, battered from Li Yifeng’s previous attacks.
Before this, Qin Hongye had urged Tianzhong He via telepathy for Li Yifeng to become confused for a moment.
“Master, grab me quick!”
Qin Hongye noticed Tianzhong He finally getting an opening, beckoning him urgently while taking out a small black box from her spatial ring, presumably a life-saving magical item.
Meanwhile, Li Yifeng snapped out of his mental haze and prepared to strike again.
With speed on his side, Tianzhong He had the upper hand.
### Extra: Valentine’s Day Special Chapter (1)
Oh… Look over there.
In the far-off Xuantian Sect, something beautiful is happening.
Remember the tale of Valentine’s Day?
Since ancient times, Valentine’s Day was always fiercely contended…
They say girls launch an unprecedented full-scale assault on the guy they like on this day…
…
“So, Xue Yunjian, can you explain what’s going on right now?”
Tianzhong He gently shook Xue Yunjian, the spirit sword, who was comfortably nestled in his broad chest. In human form, she looked quite content with the warmth from her master.
Xue Yunjian moaned lazily, her petite mouth forming a slightly annoyed yet playful sound, “Master, even the most excellent spirits need rest.”
“I see… Sorry to disturb your rest…”
“But why the hell are you in my bed early in the morning dressed like a bunny-girl?!”
Wearing a seductive bunny-girl outfit that accentuated her curvaceous figure, Xue Yunjian’s appearance caught Tianzhong He off-guard, making his heart flutter.
No way would anyone lust after a bunny early in the morning!
Tianzhong He deeply inhaled, pushing away those inappropriate thoughts.
Despite numerous intimate encounters with Xue Yunjian, her tender body still stirred his instincts easily.
“Alright, go back to your sword form before someone else sees you.”
“You should transform and rest properly; it won’t get any better.”
Tianzhong He urged.
But Xue Yunjian merely shifted sluggishly, saying slowly, “I am here to ensure your safety. My top-level spirit’s intuition tells me you might be assaulted today!”
“Suspicion… really?”
Tianzhong He rolled his eyes, annoyed.
Sure, inside Xuantian Sect—the famous cultivation sect with tight security—what danger could arise?
Xue Yunjian, however, remained serious, “Master, I attacked you last night, not this morning!”
Tianzhong He’s jaw twitched.
“I… guess I should thank you, then?”
Tianzhong He had wondered why he felt a bit uneasy last night, struggling to find comfortable sleep. It was all Xue Yunjian’s doing!
“Hey, stop messing… just transform!”
Tianzhong He got irritated.
Everyday nonsense, he thought but secretly preferred it this way.
Today, everything seemed normal.
Sunshine shone brightly outside the window, as usual.
“What? Why haven’t you transformed yet?” Tianzhong He noticed the unchanged scene and sighed.
Typically, after his helpless reflection, he glanced back, and Xue Yunjian should have obediently returned to her sword form.
But instead, Xue Yunjian, with determined eyes, said, “Master, you’re destined for danger today. My gut tells me staying as a spirit is crucial for your safety!”
Tianzhong He frowned, “What do you mean? Can’t I protect myself?”
Was today some special day? Why did Xue Yunjian feel such peril?
Just as they debated fervently, a knock on the bedroom door interrupted their argument.
“Tianzhong He, are you awake?”
It was Chen Leling’s voice.
She lived next door to him.
Seeing her and the sword together would put an end to his peace.
Hearing her voice, he froze, quickly dressing up and glancing at Xue Yunjian anxiously.
“Xue Yunjian, transform quickly…”
But before he finished talking, Xue Yunjian already opened the door.
“Good morning, Tianzhong He~”
Chen Leling greeted warmly from behind the door.
Her greeting alone gave a lively sensation.
But Tianzhong He felt his hair stand on end.
Seeing the sword in the room, a silence fell, creating awkwardness.
Her gaze shifted between Tianzhong He and Xue Yunjian.
Surprise, envy, jealousy, and frustration…
A myriad of emotions crossed her face.
“Emergency alert! Jiuer, an enemy is nearby! Leling is trying to defend our target, requesting reinforcements!”
In the blink of an eye, Chen Leling whipped out a communication pendant, notifying Tao Wang.
“Tianzhong He covered his head in despair, screaming “No! Stop, Leling, spare me!”
Chen Leling and Tao Jiu’er were close friends.
, Yun Zhonghe was feeling utterly defeated as he stood there, his heart sinking deeper by the moment. The thought of Jiuer’s stern gaze and the impending punishment was enough to make him wish for a black hole to s*ck him in. Now, news of his missteps would surely reach Jiuer’s ears, and before long, he’d be back to being locked in his “little dark room,” or wherever she decided this time.
By the way, the snow-clothed sword, Xue Yunjian, had already been exposed to all the other ladies in his harem, and under orders from Jiuer, the two were strictly forbidden to stay together while sleeping. However, last night, Xue Yunjian sneaked into Yun Zhonghe’s bed again, and unfortunately, Chen Leling caught them red-handed. Though nothing untoward had actually happened, that kind of behavior was bound to cause misunderstandings.
The worst part? Getting punished for doing nothing at all was agony.
But Xue Yunjian didn’t mind stirring up trouble: “Surprise, it’s you, Le Ling. You know, when you first joined this family, I took care of you pretty well. We’re practically like sisters.”
Chen Leling’s eyes were serious, but with a hint of softness, even though the desire within her urged her to fight back against Xue Yunjian: “Xue Yunjian, I’m grateful for your past kindness, but today is a big day… Why did you sneak around?”
Xue Yunjian’s eyes sparkled wickedly: “Woman, deceit is a necessary survival skill. This is my last lesson for you, Le Ling. Even if I have to go hard on you, I won’t hold back!”
Xue Yunjian clenched her fist, ready for a showdown.
“Xue Yunjian…” Chen Leling felt conflicted but matched her clenched fist.
Overwhelmed by the rising tension, Yun Zhonghe frantically tried to prevent an all-out “civil war”: “Wait, wait! Both of you stop fighting! Are you trying to tear down the house?”
Both girls in front of him were physically formidable beings; it was a disaster waiting to happen if they got into a fight — the house might not be left standing!
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Side Note: Valentine’s Day Special Part 2
Yun Zhonghe had to pull out all the stops to calm these high-strung ladies down after he coerced and convinced them, barely saving his crumbling house from disaster.
Drenched in sweat, he silently thanked his luck for dodging a b*llet. They seemed to settle down now.
“Forget it, settle down, Xue Yunjian. Transform back into a spiritual sword.”
Yun Zhonghe pretended to sound firm hoping she’d fall in line.
After a bit, both sat down and behaved somewhat better.
However, transforming back into a spirit sword seemed to hit her sore spot; she adamantly refused.
“Today, I must be by my master’s side without losing sight of him!”
She emphasized forcefully.
Yun Zhonghe stared, perplexed.
Was there something special about today?
“Fine, then you can’t wear that outfit. I’m leaving, and I can’t let you parade around in something so conspicuous,” he said, pointing to her bunny girl outfit.
Yun Zhonghe remembered that Xue Yunjian could transform her clothes instantly, using his spiritual energy to change their appearance with just a thought. Yet, she rebutted: “Master, this is my battle attire; I only plan to wear it today to protect you efficiently.”
“Are you trying to ruin my reputation? How will people think of me wearing this?”
With a sly smile, she countered: “But you enjoyed it last night, holding me while we slept. You couldn’t let go.”
“Eh?”
No no no, don’t say such things, we didn’t do anything!
Chen Leling, beside them, absorbed everything in and blushed profusely, starting to examine Xue Yunjian’s bunny outfit anew with interest. Pleased, Xue Yunjian taunted Chen Leling:
“Le Ling, did you know? When I put on this battle gear, the master’s combat speed multiplies.”
Losing herself, Leling asked: “So… it enhances attack speed?”
“Yeah, so much that you won’t want to stop!”
“Oh no, Xue Yunjian, stop messing around! Don’t corrupt Le Ling with your weird talk!”
If Leling reported those words straight to Jiuer, it would be disastrous.
Indeed, Leling’s face flushed even redder, her shy gaze flickering towards Yun Zhonghe as if checking his approval.
“Does Zhonghe like this outfit… maybe… me too…”
With her full frame, dressed in such a revealing outfit… Oh my!
Her chest seemed about to burst through.
Yun Zhonghe couldn’t imagine it without feeling hot.
“No no no, I have no such preferences!” Yun Zhonghe was desperate to keep his composure.
“If you don’t change today, I’ll use my powers to force you to!”
Xue Yunjian: “…”
Confused, Yun Zhonghe wondered if there was some sort of obsession driving her.
Nonetheless, she finally headed to Leling’s room to change.
As Xue Yunjian left, Yun Zhonghe sighed.
“Zhonghe, are you okay? Didn’t Xue Yunjian hurt you?”
Leling stayed gentle and attentive, voicing genuine concern.
“Not really, Leling. She’s my core spirit sword, she won’t harm me,” he smiled.
Her expression turned complex: “I don’t mean it like that.”
Perplexed, Yun Zhonghe prodded gently while changing the subject: “How come, Leling, you rise so early today? What got you up so early?”
Considering Leling’s former identity as a zombie, her sleep pattern still fluctuates oddly.
Yet, Yun Zhonghe understood, given she was essentially a child. Liling explained: “I’m Jiuer’s delegate today, here to protect you.”
Protection? Just like Xue Yunjian mentioned.
Perhaps some special event was afoot?
Just as he mulled over, the door knocked as a familiar yet arrogant voice called out: “Zhonghe~”
Well, speak of the devil.
Another sleepyhead woke up unusually today.
“Wait, Leling. I’ll open it.” To Leling, he turned.
Gently pulling the door open, the girl who stood outside was none other than the proud silver-haired Jiuxue.
Dressed carefully today, she tucked her hands behind her back, behaving bashfully contrary to her usual haughty demeanor.
Under the morning sun, a glow shone upon her, catching everyone’s attention.
Upon spotting Yun Zhonghe, Xiexue beamed, yet restrained herself from smiling too broadly: “Zhonghe, good morning~”
Responding cordially, Yun Zhonghe replied: “Good morning, Xiexue. You look energetic today.”
Xiexue shyly brushed her hair back and twinkled her eyes: “Hehe, every once in a while, I feel the need to try harder.”
Wearing neatly, her skirt fluttering, her bun hairstyle making her look both adorable and full of life, she approached energetically.
“Oh wow, it’s love.”
Xiexue hesitated, looking at Yun Zhonghe: “Zhonghe, you today…”
Before he could finish, Xue Yunjian emerged, stark n*ked: “Master, I couldn’t decide what to wear, help me?”
Xue Yunjian’s surprise move sent both a shockwave through Yun Zhonghe, and more visibly so to Xiexue.
Her complexion turned pale with rage.
Xiexue: “Zhonghe!!!”
Seeing her anger flare, Xiexue erupted in fury.
She had been so carefully prepared this morning, giving up precious sleep, only for this!
Just then, another friend strolled up—Su Xiaoxiao!
Gorgeous and bubbly, she carried a beautifully wrapped gift box toward Yun Zhonghe.
But before she could greet him, she noticed Xiexue already in the room.
“Sister Snow, Brother Zhonghe, what’s happening?”
Stammering mid-sentence, Su Xiaoxiao’s joy instantly vanished.
Her eyes trembled slightly: “Brother Zhonghe, did I… arrive at a bad time?”
Yun Zhonghe: “What’s going on here?!”
Yang, with a hint of smugness, said, “To talk about the best date partner, surely no one can match me, the top-class sword spirit who is adorable, flirtatious, skilled, and rich in spirit?”
The moment those words left his lips, Yun Zhonghe visibly felt that the crowd, whom he had just managed to calm down, began to get restless again, as if they were ready to explode at any moment.
Yun Zhonghe secretly groaned in his heart.
Xue Yunjian, if you don’t know how to speak, then stay silent. Don’t force yourself to say anything.
However…
Partner’s Day? I haven’t heard of it. What sort of festival is this? Is it exclusive to the Xuantian Sect?
Really, what a decent major sect, not leading its disciples properly on cultivation paths but instead doing all sorts of nonsense every day.
Moreover, from its name, this seems like a day for partners to celebrate. What does it have to do with them?
They don’t even have partners.
Yun Zhonghe quickly tried to smooth things over, attempting to quell the brewing storm: “No, listen to me…”
But before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by urgent voices: “Yun Zhonghe, who exactly did you choose?!”
Wait, why did it suddenly become a multiple-choice question!
He looked around and saw Mu Jixue, Su Xiaoxiao, Chen Leling, and Xue Yunjian all staring at him intensely, their eyes filled with anticipation and tension.
Just when Yun Zhonghe thought he might fall into this hellish scenario…
Suddenly, a fierce wind blew through the room, accompanied by a beautiful figure who burst into his house!
Immediately after, a firm yet gentle voice echoed: “Ah He, please feel assured, I won’t let anyone harm you!”
As the voice faded, a thick cloud of smoke rose around them, and Yun Zhonghe felt a powerful hand grab him, pulling him out of the room in a flash.
Yun Zhonghe was somewhat bewildered by the sudden turn of events. He opened his eyes forcefully, only to find an enormous spirit boat floating in the air above his house. The intricate decorations and colorful lights made it look like something straight out of a fairytale castle.
On the spirit boat, a fluffy golden little fox was enthusiastically waving at him.
It was Princess Hu Shang of the Fox Clan!
And that little fox, who had caused the chaos and then whisked Yun Zhonghe away, was none other than Miss Hu Chou, Hu Shang’s personal guard.
Yun Zhonghe was brought onto the little fox’s spirit boat.
“Ahhh He!”
The moment his foot touched the spirit boat, he heard a familiar and cheerful voice.
A warm and soft body leaped into his arms, the golden big tail flailing wildly, brushing against his face, causing waves of tickling sensations.
“Little Hu? Why are you here too?”
And for her to crash in with such a huge spirit boat, that’s really too much trouble.
However, Little Hu snuggled up even closer, pressing her whole body against Yun Zhonghe.
Ohoh~ So fluffy, so soft, just like always, Little Hu.
Hu Shang sniffled happily, “I heard today is the Xuantian Sect’s Partner’s Day, so I specially came from the Northern Continent with our spirit boat to find you. I wanted to spend the day with you today!”
She even proudly tilted her chin up, with a slight note in her voice, clearly looking for some praise.
She thought giving Yun Zhonghe such a big surprise would make him overwhelmingly moved.
Yun Zhonghe looked helplessly at the little fox in his arms and whispered, “Partner’s Day… but Little Hu, rushing over with the spirit boat like this might cause quite a stir.”
“Am I… causing trouble for Ah He?”
Upon hearing Yun Zhonghe’s words, Little Hu’s eyes lost their sparkle instantly, clouded with disappointment.
All she wanted was to be together with Yun Zhonghe on this special day.
Yun Zhonghe patted Little Hu’s head, “Ah, no no no, I didn’t say I wouldn’t want to spend time with you, Little Hu. But Little Hu, your methods are a bit extreme. If you want to see me sometime, just send me a message.”
Little Hu’s eyes brightened immediately, and she weakly asked, “So, Ah He, can you stay with me all day today…?”
As she spoke, her face almost touched Yun Zhonghe’s, those eyes glistening with tenderness.
Cute~
Yun Zhonghe hesitated for a moment.
Feels like this might cause a huge backlash later on… Wouldn’t want to cause more trouble for Little Hu. Need to think of a way…
“Oh, I might not be able to today…”
Before he could finish, great commotion erupted around him.
He looked up and saw Master Youyue rushing over with some enforcement team members!
Countless spiritual swords flew past the spirit boat—
Suddenly, this massive spirit boat broke through the clouds and harshly entered the Xuantian Sect territory, drawing considerable attention.
“Found you, miss of the Fox Clan. Please refrain from further actions, drop my sect’s disciple, and I will hand you over to the Northern Continent. This might avoid many unnecessary troubles,” Master Youyue’s cool voice rang out.
It’s actually Master Youyue!
She wore pure white robes, her face cool and composed, her hands swiftly conjuring incantations, spiritual energy surging forth as thousands of fine threads extended from her fingertips, firmly controlling the vast spirit boat, preventing it from advancing any further!
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Epilogue – Valentine’s Day Special Chapter (4)
Miss Hu Chou couldn’t help but show a faint embarrassment, “Your Highness, it seems the one coming is none other than that famous Master Youyue. It might be tough for us to deal with, we should retreat.”
Little Hu was extremely disappointed; the legendary Master Youyue intervened, she couldn’t take Yun Zhonghe away anymore.
“Ahhh He,” Little Hu said wistfully, “We’ll meet again soon. Hope you can accept my invitation then!”
With that, she was pulled away by Miss Hu Chou, shooting upwards from the deck of the spirit boat, transforming into a streak of golden light until she slowly vanished from Yun Zhonghe’s sight.
Exactly at that moment, Master Youyue gracefully landed in front of him.
“Greetings, Master.” Yun Zhonghe respectfully bowed.
“Yun Zhonghe, as long as you’re safe, that’s good enough.”
Master Youyue said calmly, though her tone remained chilly, a subtle warmth was hidden beneath.
If Master Linghua were present, she would surely have noticed Master Youyue’s unusual fondness towards Yun Zhonghe!
Curious, Yun Zhonghe couldn’t help asking, “Master, when did you join the enforcement team?”
Master Youyue’s expression flickered, “Not joined, I merely happened to pass by early in the morning and saw you being captured in a dire situation. I followed nearby enforcement team members to rescue you.”
“I see…”
Usually secluded and mysterious, Master Youyue coincidentally appeared near the outer gate’s residence. What a stroke of luck.
Master Youyue, “Regardless, I’ll bring you back first. Let the enforcement team handle the rest.”
With Master Youyue’s escort, Yun Zhonghe returned to his abode.
“Yun Zhonghe, welcome back!”
Hardly had he stepped inside when he was greeted with enthusiastic welcomes from everyone.
But there seemed to be even more people now.
Tao Jiu’er, Lin Zhongyu, and Su Xinghe had also arrived.
Lin Zhongyu blinked curiously, “Huh, who’s behind there?”
“S-sensei?!” Mu Jixue exclaimed, shock evident in her eyes, filled with reverence.
Su Xinghe chuckled beside him, teasing, “Yun brother, getting two more girls by going out? Your flow of fortune for love keeps increasing!”
Huh? Two?
Yun Zhonghe turned around and was surprised to find Xia Linglong standing there behind him, greeting everyone.
Xia Linglong inwardly thought, “Why are there so many people? I’m late.”
There’s barely enough space for everyone here.
At that moment, Tao Jiu’er stood aside, squinting, her lips curling into a playful smile, “Young Master, being so promiscuous isn’t good, was it because you met other girls earlier?”
Her voice was soft, but the chilliness in her tone made Yun Zhonghe shiver involuntarily.
The looks from the other girls added to the intensity.
Uh-oh! Yun Zhonghe secretly panicked, desperately trying to clarify, “I, I mean, everyone, just listen to my explanation.”
Afterward, Yun Zhonghe recounted what had happened with him being kidnapped.
Tao Jiu’er, “Mm-hm, seems Young Master has gone through quite an eventful day, as long as you’re unharmed. Now that the commotion is over, shall we go back and have a serious chat?”
Yun Zhonghe’s mind flinched at the possibility of punishment.
Oddly enough, Tao Jiu’er seemed less intimidating today. Perhaps she wasn’t planning to punish him, but rather find a chance to be alone together.
At this moment, Xue Yunjian, wearing a formal outfit, unwisely interjected, “Apologies, Jiu’er, since I’ve been serving the master since last night, I believe the master should prioritize going on a date with me!”
Tao Jiu’er raised her eyebrows, “Serving at night? Young Master, whatever indecent acts you committed~”
Yun Zhonghe felt like crying.
Xue Yunjian, please stop.
Yun Zhonghe hurriedly denied, “No, that’s not it, Sister Juier! Really, nothing indecent happened. I didn’t go on a date with anyone!”
Xue Yun Jian rolled her eyes and teased, “Then tell us, master, who were you originally planning to choose as your date today?”
“That would be me!” Mu Jixue cut in, giggling confidently, her eyes filled with assurance as she stared at Yun Zhonghe, “Yun Zhonghe, you won’t pick anyone else, right?”
Su Xiaoxiao didn’t want to be left behind either, gently tugging at Yun Zhonghe’s sleeve with a slightly pleading tone, “Brother Yun, you wouldn’t leave Xiaoxiao alone, would you…”
Chen Leling also voiced her expectations, “Yun Zhonghe, you previously promised to make time for me, didn’t you?”
Lin Zhongyu smiled gently, “Brother Yun, although I agree that it’s best for us all to be together, even I wish for occasional exclusive moments with you.”
Su Xinghe directly grabbed Yun Zhonghe’s hand, her eyes sparkling with hope, “Big brother, Xuantian Mansion recently launched limited edition sweets. Since I can’t buy them alone, you’ll accompany me, right?”
Even the usually reserved Xia Linglong mustered up courage, her voice trembling slightly, “I… if Master chose me, I’d consider it the happiest thing in the world.”
All of them stared at Yun Zhonghe with longing eyes, the atmosphere tinged with a girlish beauty, love and expectation wafting in the air.
Yet, Yun Zhonghe was dripping with sweat.
“Well, Yun Zhonghe, even though I’m not very interesting, I’m free right now. If you don’t mind, I could… walk with you, chat or do anything else.”
Even Master Youyue threw a strange remark!
Everyone’s eyes focused back on Yun Zhonghe, almost in unison: “Yun Zhonghe, please make the right choice!”
Yun Zhonghe’s heart nearly collapsed: Just let me off!
Later, under the companionship of everyone, they spent a memorable Partner’s Day together.
He was tired but felt older in a good way.
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“What’s that? Something feels weird, like I missed something important.”
As night fell, Qin Hongye suddenly sat up in bed with furrowed brows, a trace of confusion and unease in her eyes.
She felt something was off, as if she had missed an important event, yet couldn’t recall specifics.
Rubbing her eyes and surveying her surroundings, everything seemed normal.
So, she reluctantly lay back down, closing her eyes to return to sleep.
In her dream, she would spend a sweet Partner’s Day with Yun Zhonghe.
