Boys Must Protect Themselves

The air above the mountains quieted down after the roar.

The sunlight was now slightly lower, filtering through the gaps in the pine forest to the west and casting long and short shadows on the rocks scarred by sword marks.

The rubble that had been knocked down by the Sword Qi was scattered all over the ground, and a few pieces rolled onto the platform and then tumbled down the hillside.

Qin Nanyue's chest heaved violently, and her shoulders, beneath her black outfit, trembled slightly with each breath.

She felt ashamed, angry, and somewhat wronged.

This guy was just teasing her the whole time!

Lu Yang's gaze inadvertently swept over Qin Nanyue's wildly heaving heart. He had to admit, this girl was really well-endowed.

He's clearly a sword cultivator; his skill level should be at least D, right?

The neckline of the black outfit wasn't low, but her good figure made up for it.

He coughed lightly, silently averted his gaze, and then said with a warm smile, "My turn next!"

Qin Nanyue froze, as if a thin electric current had shot through her body from head to toe, freezing even the surge of shame and anger she had felt moments before.

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If he were to use his full power, he would die!

You really can die!

She shifted her gaze from Lu Yang's face, her eyes landing on a crack carved by Sword Qi at her feet, and whispered, "I... I surrender!"

Lu Yang raised an eyebrow and grinned mischievously, "Admitting defeat? Really? Nanyue will admit defeat?"

It has to be said, this girl is usually so capable and efficient, it's rare to see her looking so pitiful.

He felt a little tipsy and wanted to tease her.

Qin Nanyue was angered again.

She suddenly looked up and glared at Lu Yang, her eyes already red-rimmed.

Those spirited eyes were brimming with tears, and two teardrops were already clinging to their eyelashes, ready to fall.

She bit her lower lip, her voice trembling with suppressed grievance. "You... you're just bullying me!"

As she finished speaking, tears began to fall.

The blood slid down her sharply defined jawline and dripped onto the collar of her black outfit, leaving a small, dark circular mark.

When Lu Yang saw that Qin Nanyue was crying, his heart softened, but he also felt a little flustered.

Damn it, we went too far.

He was so engrossed in the game that he didn't notice she had been beaten to her limit.

Ultimately, this girl may be proud, but she is actually much more sensitive than she appears.

The main thing is that Qin Nanyue's stubborn yet frightened appearance is really addictive; you just can't stop watching!

Lu Yang flashed, and the twenty-meter distance seemed to disappear beneath his feet.

Before Qin Nanyue could react, he was already standing in front of her.

The two were very close.

He was so close that he could see the teardrop clinging to her eyelashes, trembling slightly, and he could smell the faint, pleasant fragrance emanating from her body, a blend of sweat and natural scent.

He gently reached out and lightly pressed his fingertips against the corner of her eye, wiping away the tear that was about to fall. Then, he wiped away the tear stain along her slightly cool cheek.

His movements were very light, even lighter than the pressure she felt on the hilt when she first held the sword.

His voice softened considerably. "Alright, alright, it's my fault. I shouldn't have bullied you like that."

Qin Nanyue's mind went blank.

They were too close.

She was so close that she could see the slight furrow in his brows, so close that she could smell his clean, refreshing scent and warm breath.

Lu Yang's gentle movements and voice made her legs feel weak, and she had to tense her knees to barely stand.

The temperature on her face, which had finally been cooled by the mountain breeze, became burning hot again, running from her ears all the way down to her neck.

She could feel her heart pounding so hard it almost drowned out the sound of the distant waterfall.

His lips were right in front of him.

The lips are beautiful; because they are backlit, the edges are outlined with a very faint golden edge by the afternoon sun.

Qin Nanyue had only one thought left in her mind.

So close... if I just move forward a little bit, I can kiss him, right?

But Lin Ying's face appeared in her mind.

Qin Nanyue suddenly shuddered, as if someone had splashed a spoonful of ice water on her face.

No!

Qin Nanyue, you can't do this!

This is Yingying's dao companion!

Yingying is your best sister!

She told herself she should back off.

Back off immediately!

At the very least, she couldn't let that lecherous man's hand continue to be on her face.

But her feet seemed rooted to the spot, and she couldn't lift them no matter what she did.

That bastard... did he secretly use a spell to freeze her?

It must be!

Otherwise, how could she be unable to move?

I couldn't resist...

It wasn't her fault...

Then another idea popped into her mind.

Why not?

That guy is a complete pervert!

Besides Yingying, there's also Jiang Shiqing!

Will Yingying be bullied by Jiang Shiqing?

That woman doesn't look like a good person at all!

I can help Yingying...

Her breathing became more and more rapid, and her chest heaved even more violently than during the fight.

Those tearful eyes flickered with an uncertain light.

Two thoughts were swirling in her mind.

One was desperately pulling her back, while the other was pushing her forward.

Lu Yang wiped away the last trace of tears from her face, withdrew his fingers, and smiled gently at her, "It's alright, don't cry anymore."

His voice was very soft, his tone as if he were comforting a child who had fallen down.

Just as he was about to withdraw his hand, Qin Nanyue suddenly tilted her head back and took a step forward.

She tiptoed and pressed her rosy, warm lips against Lu Yang's.

It felt very soft to the touch, with a slightly salty taste from tears and a cool breeze from the mountains.

It just stayed there, completely still.

Lu Yang was taken aback.

What the heck...?

I was forcibly kissed???

Does anyone in the family know this?

Boys really need to take good care of themselves when they're out and about!

No, we have to fight back!

Just as Lu Yang was about to retaliate, Qin Nanyue's body trembled violently, as if she had been startled awake by what she had just done.

She quickly took a few steps back, her black boots scraping rapidly against the sword-marked rocks.

Her striking, spirited face flushed crimson, her eyes filled with panic and disbelief, her lips slightly parted as if asking herself: What did I just do?

"I'm going to cultivate!"

Before she could finish speaking, her figure had already vanished into the mountains as a blur.

Lu Yang stood still, raised his hand and touched his lips.

Qin Nanyue was clearly a novice; her movements were clumsy, and she only managed a brief kiss before running away in embarrassment.

He hasn't even tasted it yet.

Lu Yang smacked his lips, seemingly still wanting more, and a slow smile curved his lips.

He turned and walked towards Jiang Shiqing, Jiang Shiqing had already retreated to the mountain path.

Qin Nanyue was, after all, Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, and the aftershocks of her battle were quite powerful. Even a Qi Refining Realm cultivator would find it difficult to withstand the aftershocks.

Although she was standing far away, Jiang Shiqing still saw everything that had just happened.

A meaningful smile graced her bright face, her eyes sparkling.

When she came to see Yingying before, the eldest daughter of the Qin Household was not in a very good tone.

Her eyes held a hint of defensiveness that was hard to define, and her tone was neither warm nor cold.

Jiang Shiqing always felt like she was looking at a vixen who was cheating on her husband.

Moreover, that guy's expression clearly changed when he talked about the young master, yet he still stubbornly insisted that "Lu Yang is Yingying's dao companion, and I have no interest in him."

Who are you kidding?

Even Yingying can't be fooled by this.

Yingying already said that Nanyue is just stubborn and has a face thinner than a sword.

Now it's all good!

The shy girl kissed him anyway.

However, since she was, after all, the young master's personal maid, she wouldn't cause a conflict with Qin Nanyue over this.

She'd do anything as long as the young master was happy.

But seeing Qin Nanyue's proactive yet shy demeanor that led her to flee in panic, Jiang Shiqing felt quite excited.

We'll have something to talk about next time we meet.

Miss Qin, didn't you say you weren't interested in the young master?

What were you thinking when you initiated the kiss?

Is it to help the lady with her duties, or is it simply to taste what the young master's lips taste like?

Jiang Shiqing felt more and more excited as she thought about it, and her smile became even brighter.

She greeted Lu Yang from the side of the mountain path, her skirt gently lifted by the mountain breeze, and her bright face in the sunlight was as exquisite as a blooming peony.

Just as she was about to speak, streaks of golden light appeared not far in front of her.

The flowing light swirled and intertwined, transforming into a slender figure.

Her phoenix feather robe, woven with gold and red, gleamed subtly in the afternoon sunlight. A crimson gold hairpin held up her cascading black hair, and a faint smile graced her cold and exquisite face.

Jiang Shiqing was slightly taken aback, then smiled and bowed, "Shiqing greets Elder Su."

Su Jinxuan glanced at Jiang Shiqing and smiled slightly, "Mm."

The two have met quite a few times recently.

Every time Su Jinxuan came to discuss Dao with Lu Yang, it was Jiang Shiqing who waited for her in the corridor, and it was also Jiang Shiqing who saw Su Jinxuan out.

The two would exchange a few polite words on the way.

After about twenty days, they had become much closer to each other than at the beginning.

Lu Yang was also somewhat surprised that Su Jinxuan would come at this time.

A smile appeared on his face, "Elder Su, what brings you here?"

Su Jinxuan's tone remained calm and composed as always. "I heard a noise on the mountain peak, so I came out to check. I happened to see Young Master Lu and that Miss Qin Household sparring."

She paused for a moment at this point.

For the first time ever, a faint hint of amusement appeared on that cold, beautiful face. The corners of her lips curved slightly, but her tone remained unhurried. "Young Master Lu is certainly blessed with many beautiful women."

Lu Yang immediately understood that Su Jinxuan had also seen Qin Nanyue kiss him earlier.

However, Lu Yang wasn't embarrassed at all; on the contrary, he was quite proud and laughed, "I can't help it, I'm just incredibly charming."

Su Jinxuan couldn't help but chuckle.

She wasn't usually the type to joke like that, but Lu Yang's confident, even self-assured, demeanor made it hard for her to keep a straight face.

She glanced at him; the setting sun cast its light upon him, making his already impeccable features appear even more refined and gentle.

Standing there, he seemed to blend seamlessly with the world around him, as if they were one.

She nodded slightly, a hint of agreement in her voice. "Young Master Lu truly deserves it."

Then, a hint of curiosity appeared in Su Jinxuan's eyes, and she said softly, "Young Master Lu, how about we spar for a bit? To be honest, I'm quite curious about your current strength."

If they had just met, Su Jinxuan definitely wouldn't have spoken to Lu Yang so abruptly.

But now, after discussing the Dao so many times, they can be considered to be fellow Daoists with a good relationship.

Moreover, Su Jinxuan also knew that Lu Yang was quite gentle.

That's why she dared to make such a request.

Lu Yang was also surprised that Su Jinxuan would take the initiative to propose a sparring match.

He hesitated for only a moment, then a look of eager anticipation appeared in his eyes. "Yes!"

He didn't have many enemies, and Qin Nanyue couldn't unleash his full power.

He himself was also eager to know just how strong he really was.

Since Su Jinxuan was willing to spar with him, he naturally wouldn't refuse.

This is a perfect opportunity to test my own cultivation progress!

Moreover, for cultivators, battle is also a process of enlightenment.

Every move, every flow of spiritual energy, every dodge and counterattack on the edge of a blade—all are refining of one's understanding of Cultivation Method and Law Technique!

This is the best touchstone!

A smile appeared on Su Jinxuan's beautiful, cold face as she said, "Let's go somewhere else. We probably won't be able to spar freely on the mountain peak."

Su Jinxuan had just witnessed Lu Yang's attack, and she could naturally sense that Lu Yang's combat strength was probably extremely formidable.

If the two of them were to spar here, they might end up turning the entire mountain upside down.

Lu Yang nodded and called softly, "Wang Da."

As soon as he finished speaking, a cluster of flames silently ignited beside him. In an instant, the flames transformed into a middle-aged man with an ordinary appearance, dressed simply in gray, and whose aura was as deep and unfathomable as a bottomless abyss.

Su Jinxuan dared not be negligent and bowed to Wang Da, saying, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Wang."

After this brief interaction, she knew better than anyone that the unassuming middle-aged man before her was far more powerful than she was.

It's even likely that no one in the entire Golden Rainbow Sword Sect is his match!

Wang Da also returned the greeting with a cupped hand, his expression calm. "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Su."

Then Su Jinxuan smiled at Lu Yang and said, "Come with me."

A golden light swirled around her, and she transformed into a streak of brilliant golden sword light, soaring towards the horizon.

The sword light pierced through the clouds, leaving a long, thin golden trail in the sky.

Wang Da raised one hand, and a ball of dark red flame enveloped him and Lu Yang as they gave chase.

Two streaks of light disappeared one after the other on the western horizon.

Silence returned to the mountain path.

Jiang Shiqing stood still, looking up as the two streaks of light gradually turned into two tiny points of light on the horizon.

Then she withdrew her gaze, turned and walked towards Lin Ying's cave abode, her steps light and quick, a hint of excitement on her lips.

She needs to talk to Yingying about something important!

The young master got forcibly kissed! ~(≧ω≦)/