Qin Nanyue Turns into an Ostrich

Lu Yang nodded slightly and watched the four people leave.

Four streaks of light pierced through the golden morning mist and quickly disappeared on the horizon.

The mountain path fell silent again, with only the occasional clear bird song echoing from the pine forest.

Lu Yang continued jogging along the mountain path, his steps light and rhythmic, his robes fluttering in the mountain breeze.

As for the Supreme-Grade Spirit Treasure, the Geng Metal Sword Essence Pearl, he originally planned to give it to Su Jinxuan after her favorability rating had increased further.

Today, she has already been given the Beauty-Preserving Pill and Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves, which Su Jinxuan considers to be quite substantial.

Moreover, judging from the situation just now, it's unlikely that continuing to give away heavenly materials and earthly treasures and Law Treasures will increase favorability further, unless it's something Su Jinxuan specifically needs.

I still need 8 more points to reach 80 points of favorability...

It will probably take quite a while to get to this point.

Fortunately, he has plenty of time and isn't in a hurry.

Three kilometers completed, daily running task accomplished.

That familiar, subtle warmth circulated through my limbs and bones before quietly dissipating.

Lu Yang did not return to his cave abode, but instead headed towards Lin Ying and Qin Nanyue's cave abode.

He also needed to send a portion of the Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves to both Lin Ying and Qin Nanyue.

Lin Ying needs to comprehend the Azure Wood Longevity Art, and now is the time when she most needs the boost of her comprehension.

As for Jiang Shiqing, I gave her the tea leaves during breakfast this morning, and she should be in her room meditating and comprehending her inner thoughts right now.

With the Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves, I should be able to grasp the basics of the True Explanation of the Azure Waves within a few days, right?

Four streaks of light flashed across the sky.

Lin Xuanchen, Qi Yunshu, and Han Qianshan would occasionally glance at Su Jinxuan face remained expressionless.

Su Jinxuan maintained her aloof and beautiful face, her gaze unwavering, her golden-red robe fluttering in the wind, appearing no different from usual.

After a moment of silence, Han Qianshan was the first to break down.

He coughed lightly, forcing a smile—even a somewhat obsequious one—on his hard, cold face.

This expression looked quite out of place on his rugged face, and even Qi Yunshu, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but grin.

"Um... Junior Sister Su," Han Qianshan said, trying to soften his voice, "How many of the Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves that Young Master Lu gave you..."

Su Jinxuan glanced at him sideways without saying a word, then turned her head back.

Han Qianshan's smile froze on his face.

If it were someone with his usual fiery temper, he would have already started arguing with Su Jinxuan by now.

How many arguments and physical fights have these two had over the centuries?

But now... he naturally wouldn't dare.

He was still hoping to get a few Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves from Su Jinxuan.

You can't hit them, you can't scold them, you can only hold it in.

Seeing Han Qianshan get a cold shoulder, Qi Yunshu chuckled inwardly, but put on a gentle and refined expression. He cleared his throat and said, "Junior Sister Su, we've been fellow disciples for many years. I've recently encountered some bottlenecks in my comprehension of the Metal Dao... How about lending you five pieces of Dao Comprehension Tea..."

Before he could finish speaking, Su Jinxuan interrupted him impatiently, "No! I only have a little bit!"

For the sake of this Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves, she has become someone else entirely!

She still feels confused and hasn't fully sorted out her thoughts.

How could she possibly give this Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves to anyone else?

Besides, she doesn't even have enough for herself!

Su Jinxuan's tone was firm and left no room for negotiation.

Lin Xuanchen had already opened his mouth, intending to see if he could ask for a few pieces as an elder, but seeing her like this, he had no choice but to swallow back the words he was about to say, smacked his lips awkwardly a couple of times, and decided not to make a fool of himself.

The old man sighed, then changed the subject with a sigh, "Young Master Lu must truly be a great figure from a prominent Aristocratic Clan in the Upper Realm... Such precious Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves, given away to Jinxuan so easily."

Han Qianshan and Qi Yunshu both fell silent and nodded slightly.

That's Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves!

Even if they fell in love with a female cultivator, they would never give this thing away.

Su Jinxuan didn't reply, but said directly, "I'm going to the Mystic Mystery Palace now."

Lin Xuanchen and the other two nodded in unison.

Lin Xuanchen instructed, "We'll use the array plates from the sect's treasury to barely create a barrier. Jinxuan, go and come back quickly."

Su Jinxuan nodded and said no more.

Golden sword light flowed around her, and with a turn of her figure, she broke away from the group and flew away towards the outside of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect.

The long robe adorned with phoenix feathers, interwoven with gold and red, flashed through the clouds and quickly disappeared into the eastern horizon.

As Lu Yang approached the entrance to Lin Ying's cave abode, he saw a slender figure in moon-white standing on the bluestone platform, waiting for him.

Today, Lin Ying wore an elegant moon-white long dress with a light green silk sash around her waist. Her dark hair was loosely tied up with a single wooden hairpin, and it was gently swayed by the mountain breeze.

The morning light fell on her gentle face, making her clear eyes appear even softer.

Lu Yang sent her a message on the way.

He confirmed from the information on the panel that Lin Ying was comprehending the Cultivation Method.

Since they're not refining pills, then it's not considered a disturbance.

Otherwise, he would contact Qin Nanyue.

Upon seeing Lu Yang, Lin Ying's face lit up with a gentle smile, and she quickly stepped forward to greet him, "Lu Yang."

Lu Yang smiled and opened his arms.

Lin Ying blushed slightly, glanced at him shyly, but without any hesitation, she gently nestled into his arms.

Lu Yang lowered his head and took a deep breath of her scent. It was the fragrance of medicinal pills mixed with the subtle aroma of spiritual herbs, and a hint of her own warm scent.

This aura brought him a sense of peace.

Lin Ying gently stroked his back, her eyes filled with tenderness and doting. "Why are you here?"

"Miss you."

Lin Ying's lips curled slightly, and she chuckled softly in his arms, "Bad people always know how to say nice things!"

The night before last, this bastard bullied her. Even though she begged for mercy, he wouldn't let her go.

What are you saying about missing her?

However, Lin Ying was still very happy.

She could truly feel Lu Yang's love for her, which brought her peace of mind.

She could clearly feel that she belonged to him.

Lu Yang asked with a smile, "Where's Nanyue?"

Lin Ying lifted her head from his embrace, a rare mischievous smile appearing on her gentle face, "You've bullied me so much that I'm afraid to show my face in public."

Although Jiang Shiqing didn't tell Lin Ying about the sparring match, Lin Ying and Qin Nanyue had been best friends for over ten years.

She could guess Qin Nanyue's condition with just a glance.

She's probably just shy.

And something must have happened.

Lin Ying was curious and looked at Lu Yang with her big eyes. "How exactly did you bully her? She wouldn't even answer me when I called her."

Lu Yang's lips twitched slightly, and he looked completely innocent. "I really didn't do anything to her!"

To be honest, it was clearly that guy who forcibly kissed him.

He didn't even have time to retaliate before he ran away.

Lu Yang felt more wronged than Dou E.

Lin Ying looked unconvinced, then pouted and said, "Fine, I'll ask Nanyue later!"

Lu Yang promptly changed the subject. "By the way, are you having a hard time comprehending the Azure Wood Longevity Art? Here, take this."

He took out a sandalwood box from his spatial ring and handed it to Lin Ying.

Lin Ying took the wooden box; it felt slightly heavy in her hand.

She glanced down at the fine wood grain and the faint, bitter scent of herbs emanating from the box, and asked, somewhat puzzled, "What is this?"

"Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves: After brewing and drinking it, one's comprehension can increase tenfold in a short period of time. It is most suitable for comprehending Cultivation Method."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ying's eyes widened in shock.

"Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves? I've read about this rare and precious heavenly materials and earthly treasures in ancient books before. I never imagined it could increase comprehension tenfold!"

Shocked, she looked up at Lu Yang and asked, "What about you? Do you have any more?"

"And don't worry." Lu Yang smiled.

Lin Ying was relieved and nodded without refusing, carefully putting the wooden box away.

Between her and Lu Yang, there was no longer any need for unnecessary formalities.

Lu Yang smiled and said, "I also prepared one for Nanyue."

Upon hearing this, Lin Ying's eyes lit up, then her gaze shifted, and a meaningful smile curved her lips, "Let's go in together."

The two walked through the hall and corridor to Qin Nanyue's bedroom door.

The fluctuations in Spiritual Qi within the door were not intense, indicating that the person inside was not cultivating.

Lin Ying raised her hand and knocked on the door, her voice deliberately drawn out. "Nanyue ~ come out quickly, Lu Yang brought you a gift."

A sudden, violent commotion erupted from the room.

It sounded like someone jumped out of bed, tripped over something, and then there was a muffled thud, as if something had fallen to the ground.

But then, all the noise stopped abruptly.

It was so quiet it was as if nothing had happened.

Lu Yang and Lin Ying exchanged a glance.

The people of Lu Yang were all a bit dumbfounded.

In his memory, Qin Nanyue had always been a decisive, capable, and dashing older sister type...

I never expected that a simple kiss would make her so shy.

He coughed lightly and said, "Nanyue, I brought you Dao Comprehension Tea Leaves and a Thousand-Year Sword Intent Grass to help you refine your Sword Intent."

This Thousand-Year Sword Intent Grass was obtained from Qin Nanyue's Favorability Chest.

Lu Yang originally planned to give it to Qin Nanyue after the sparring session, hoping to increase his favorability towards her.

Unexpectedly, before he could even take it out, Qin Nanyue caught him off guard.

Then this eldest daughter of the Qin Household became an ostrich burying its head in the sand, refusing to leave its nest.