Qin Nanyue: I Was Clearly Here First
Qi Fang glanced at their clasped hands, then at Mu Yunxue, whose pretty face was aloof but whose eyes held a clear tenderness and love as she looked at Lu Yang. He felt his mind go blank, and a sharp pain shot through his chest.
He had known Mu Yunxue for four years and pursued her for four years without ever slacking off.
But after four years, the distance between him and Mu Yunxue is almost the same as when they first met four years ago.
Young Master Lu only took a little over a month to enter the icy and snowy land that he had never been able to enter before.
Thinking of this, a surge of anger rose in his chest, but it was extinguished in an instant by an even stronger sense of powerlessness.
He felt incredibly bitter.
Even he himself had to admit that he was no match for Young Master Lu.
Whether it's talent, demeanor, appearance, background, or those mysterious methods that even the sect leader and the supreme elders found astonishing... he is far inferior.
It's normal for Junior Sister Mu to fall in love with Young Master Lu, isn't it?
Thinking of this, he took a deep breath, forcibly swallowed the surging bitterness, lowered his eyes, and refused to look any longer.
That once spirited face now only showed a dejected and listless expression.
Mu Yunxue also saw Qi Fang, but her gaze remained calm as always; she glanced at him and then looked away.
Lu Yang didn't care. After all, he and Qi Fang had only met once and hadn't even exchanged a few words, so he naturally wouldn't pay attention to the emotional changes of a stranger.
At this moment, Qin Nanyue also reached the summit.
Upon seeing Lu Yang, her eyes lit up, and a delighted smile appeared on her lips.
Today she was wearing a dark, form-fitting outfit, with a black soft armor belt tightly cinched at the waist, outlining her slender yet powerful waistline.
Her long, black hair was pulled up high into a ponytail, revealing her slender, fair neck.
The moment she saw Lu Yang, her bright eyes lit up instantly.
This guy's finally back!
They've been gone for so long, and I haven't even contacted them!
These days, while she was cultivating in her cave abode, she would often think of Lu Yang.
She remembered his composed demeanor at the auction, his profile as he walked beside her in the forbidden area, his mischievous smile during their sparring match, and that unexpected kiss...
The longer the time passes, the deeper the longing grows.
Whenever she missed Yingying, she would chat with her, help her with chores, and process herbs, using her busyness to dispel the emptiness in her heart.
Later, Yingying comprehended that Earth Grade Cultivation Method to a certain extent and went into seclusion to break through to the Foundation Establishment.
Alone in her cave abode, she was bored out of her mind. Longing seemed to have seeped into her bones, making it impossible for her to concentrate on cultivation. She would always open her eyes inexplicably after meditating for less than half an hour, staring blankly in the direction of the cave abode entrance.
She felt a little regretful.
She regretted being too shy before; she hadn't dared to see Lu Yang even once before he left.
Seeing Lu Yang return, she felt as if her whole being had come back to life.
The longing that had been building up for nearly a month transformed into an irrepressible joy at this moment, making her steps unconsciously lighter.
Just as she was about to step forward, she saw Lu Yang and Mu Yunxue holding hands tightly.
Qin Nanyue suddenly stopped in her tracks.
Her heart sank suddenly, and then a strong, pungent sourness surged up from her chest and rushed into her nostrils.
Her eyes instantly stung, and she blinked hard to keep the tears from falling.
Well!
That bastard... I'm missing him so much while I'm in the sect, and he's having a great time out there!
Qin Nanyue naturally knew Mu Yunxue as well.
A sect prodigy with Transcendent-Grade Spirit Root, a genius rarely seen in the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect for hundreds of years, the aloof and icy Senior Sister Mu...
Who in the sect doesn't know her?!
But weren't the two of them originally unrelated?
How did you suddenly start holding hands?!
How could that bastard do this to Yingying?!
If it's truly because Yingying and Shiqing can't handle his pampering, then... they can go to her!
Why go looking for other women?
They already kissed last time!
The more Qin Nanyue thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt. Her beautiful and spirited face tightened, and her red lips were pressed into a thin line.
However, with so many outsiders present, she didn't want to embarrass Lu Yang, so she suppressed her anger and resentment and remained silent.
Lu Yang's eyes lit up when he saw Qin Nanyue approaching.
This guy was shy and avoided him before, but now he's finally willing to come out?
He smiled at Lin Xuanchen and the others, and casually said, "Elders, if there's nothing else, you may go ahead and do your work. I also need to rest for a while."
Lin Xuanchen and the others were all shrewd individuals who had lived for hundreds or even thousands of years. When they saw Lu Yang looking at Qin Nanyue, they immediately understood his meaning.
Lin Xuanchen smiled broadly and cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Young Master Lu has been traveling a long way these past few days and deserves a good rest. If you need anything, please feel free to contact us!"
Qi Yunshu and Han Qianshan nodded repeatedly.
Su Jinxuan glanced at Lu Yang, then at Mu Yunxue and Qin Nanyue. A playful, amused look flashed in her sharp phoenix eyes, but she didn't say anything more. She simply nodded slightly to Lu Yang: "Young Master Lu, I've gained a deeper understanding of the 'Golden Rainbow Sword Canon' these past few days. I'll discuss it with you later."
Lu Yang smiled and nodded, "Alright, then I'll wait for Elder Su."
Su Jinxuan smiled slightly on her beautiful, aloof face. "I'll deal with the formation first."
After saying that, she turned and left with Baili Qiushui.
Before leaving, Baili Qiushui turned back for one last, reluctant look at the Nine Splendors Cloud Chariot parked behind her.
The array patterns flowing on the nine-tiered canopy were more tempting to her than any heavenly materials and earthly treasures!
She genuinely wanted to stay and study the formation on it carefully!
Qi Yunshu glanced at Qi Fang, Qi Fang pale and somewhat lost in thought, and sighed inwardly.
He then transmitted his voice to Mu Yunxue, his tone gentle yet carrying a hint of elder's concern. "Yunxue, have you and Young Master Lu already expressed your feelings for each other?"
A faint hint of shyness flashed in Mu Yunxue's cool eyes.
Even though she was exceptionally talented and had a cold personality, she was still just a girl not yet twenty years old.
She naturally felt a little embarrassed when her elders pointed out her romantic relationship issues.
However, Mu Yunxue, always frank and straightforward, directly transmitted her Sound Dao, "Yes, Master, Junior Brother Lu and I are already dao companion."
Qi Yunshu had expected this, but hearing her disciple admit it himself still left her with mixed feelings.
However, he quickly suppressed his regret and transmitted his Sound Dao, "In that case, you and Young Master Lu should get along well. You will stay on Young Master Lu's mountain peak from now on?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Yunxue's clear, cold eyes flickered, and her heart was immediately moved.
Living together, she could discuss cultivation with Junior Brother Lu anytime, anywhere.
And...
She thought of the three days of dual cultivation she had spent on the Nine Splendors Cloud Chariot.
That feeling of being enveloped in warmth, of closeness where there is no distance between the two, that wonderful experience of Spiritual Qi circulating and merging between their two Dantian energy centers).
A slight tingling sensation welled up in her heart.
She really liked that cultivation method.
It's faster and more comfortable than meditating and refining Spiritual Qi alone on my own...
Sometimes it's just too tiring.
Mu Yunxue possessed a clear and discerning mind, and never shied away from her own inner thoughts.
She wanted to cultivate with Junior Brother Lu in this way.
She nodded silently and transmitted her Sound Dao, "Okay. I'll stay on Junior Brother Lu's mountain."
Qi Yunshu breathed a sigh of relief when Mu Yunxue agreed.
His move also had a personal motive: to consider Qi Fang's well-being.
Given Lu Yang and Mu Yunxue's current relationship, if Mu Yunxue were still living on his mountain peak, Qi Fang would likely find it difficult to overcome his Qi Fang turmoil.
For Qi Fang, having Mu Yunxue live on Lu Yang's mountain peak was actually a relief.
This is good news not only for Mu Yunxue and Lu Yang, but also for Qi Fang.
It can be described as a win-win-win situation.
"In that case, you can return to your cave abode to pack your things at any time."
After transmitting his message, Qi Yunshu took several cultivators from his mountain peak and left first.
Qi Fang followed behind him, never once glancing at Mu Yunxue again.
Lin Xuanchen and his group also left with their respective people.
Qin Lan and Qin Xiaohe originally planned to stay here and catch up with Lu Yang, but Qin Huan and Qin Yun gave them meaningful glances and half-dragged them away.
Soon, everyone on the summit left, leaving only Lu Yang, Mu Yunxue, and Qin Nanyue.
The mist slowly rose from the valley, shrouding the ancient, verdant pines surrounding the peak in a hazy, indistinct glow.
In the distance, a silvery waterfall cascades down from the mountain peak, its sound muffled and distant in the mist.
The Nine Splendors Cloud Chariot stood quietly on a platform not far away. The pale gold patterns on the nine-layered canopy shimmered and swirled in the mist, like some ancient and steady breath.
Lu Yang took Mu Yunxue's hand and slowly walked to Qin Nanyue.
He looked at Qin Nanyue's taut yet slightly aggrieved face, a mischievous smile playing on his lips, "Oh, Nanyue finally decided to leave the room?"
Qin Nanyue felt a pang of panic when she thought about how she had previously avoided Lu Yang.
Could it be... that Lu Yang was with Mu Yunxue because I was avoiding him?
If that's the case, wouldn't she have pushed Lu Yang into someone else's arms?
Thinking of this, Qin Nanyue felt quite regretful.
Qin Nanyue, Yingying clearly said she didn't mind, and even actively encouraged you to be with Lu Yang. You clearly already had your heart set on this big lecher, so why were you so spineless? Why didn't you seize the opportunity?!
She was here first!
Surprisingly, Mu Yunxue beat her to it!
I'm usually not that shy, so why am I so useless when it really matters?!
She pursed her red lips, forcibly suppressing the regret in her heart.
The past is the past; there's no point in talking about it now.
She composed herself, glanced at Mu Yunxue's aloof and stunningly beautiful face, and forced a smile, saying in a joking tone, "You big pervert, how come Senior Sister Mu, who is as beautiful as an ice fairy, is so intimate with you? You don't happen to have some kind of leverage over her, do you?"
Lu Yang's face darkened.
Goodness...
Although he knew that in Qin Nanyue's eyes, he always seemed to be a perverted lecher.
But isn't this idea a bit too twisted?!
Mu Yunxue remained calm and explained quite seriously, "Junior Sister Qin is joking. Junior Brother Lu and I are deeply in love and only got together after confirming our feelings for each other."
She never expected Qin Nanyue to view Lu Yang in this way.
She naturally intended to explain, lest she make a fool of herself.
Qin Nanyue's smile froze.
Really...
They're really together!
And Mu Yunxue actually defended this lecherous man!
Wouldn't that make me seem petty and inconsiderate?!
Qin Nanyue felt embarrassed to continue teasing Lu Yang. She lowered her eyes and said softly, "Oh, I see. I misunderstood Junior Brother Lu."
That sweet, delicate tone was completely different from her usual bold and decisive style.
Lu Yang: "????"
He looked at Qin Nanyue with a strange expression. "... Are you alright? Are you sick?"
Qin Nanyue's expression froze again.
She couldn't hold back any longer, reached out and grabbed Lu Yang's hand that wasn't holding Mu Yunxue's, and bit down hard.
Lu Yang's expression remained quite calm.
LOL, it doesn't hurt at all.
Even with his physical strength, he had to control his recoil to avoid damaging the guy's teeth.
Qin Nanyue's teeth ached a little, and she became even angrier, especially when she felt Lu Yang's deliberate control.
She released her mouth and glared at Lu Yang.
Those bright eyes held anger, grievance, and regret, and her eyes were slightly red.
Then, under Mu Yunxue's cold gaze, she stepped forward, stood on tiptoe, and bit Lu Yang's lip hard.
After letting go, her eyes were red, and her voice was filled with grievance and resentment as she softly hummed, "I was here first, you perverted lecher!"