A Night Visit to Han Yue

A Night Visit to Han Yue

Using the Soul Bone Skill Disguise, Xiao Ling concealed his aura, opened the window, and leaped lightly out. After gliding through the air for some distance, he jumped out of the small courtyard.

After looking around and seeing that no one nearby had noticed him, Xiao Ling tiptoed toward Xiao Xun'er and Han Yue's dormitory. Soul Perception spread out from between his brows as he began examining the surroundings. With Soul Perception that had reached the Spirit Realm, he immediately discovered something unusual. In an inconspicuous patch of shadow outside Xiao Xun'er's room, Ling Ying was sitting cross-legged in cultivation. From the look of it, he clearly had not noticed Xiao Ling.

Xiao Ling quietly breathed a sigh of relief. With a slight burst of force, he flipped over the courtyard fence, then quickly ran toward Han Yue's room. As he raced forward, he kept track of Ling Ying's position with Soul Perception, afraid of being discovered.

It was not that there was any estrangement between him and Xiao Xun'er or Ling Ying. He was simply worried that Xiao Xun'er would overthink things and cause major trouble. It would be better to bring this up after his strength had increased somewhat. If Xiao Xun'er turned dark because of this, it would be a huge problem.

Arriving outside Han Yue's door, Xiao Ling swiftly took out a spare key from his Storage Ring. With a soft click, he gently inserted it into the keyhole and gave it a slight twist. The door opened a crack. Xiao Ling slipped into the room and casually pulled the door shut behind him.

Han Yue, who had been fully focused on cultivating in the cultivation room, heard the sound from the entrance. She first frowned slightly in confusion, then seemed to recall something, and her brows gradually relaxed. With light steps, she headed toward the living room.

When she saw Xiao Ling entering the room, Han Yue did not look surprised. After all, she had just considered this possibility. Only Xiao Ling had a spare copy of her room key, so a little thought had led her to that conclusion.

With a charming faint smile, Han Yue gently asked, "Xiao Ling, why have you come to my room? Is there something you need?"

Xiao Ling rubbed the back of his head and grinned. "Aren't we about to head out for training? We won't be seeing my Senior Student for quite a while, so I wanted to spend a little more time with you tonight. Otherwise, after I leave, I might miss you so much that I can't help running back."

Han Yue rolled her eyes at that. She smiled at Xiao Ling, but her words were less than friendly. "Why don't you go find your little cousin? Why are you looking for this Senior Student?"

Xiao Ling's skin was thicker than a city wall, so he had no intention of taking the bait. In a single stride, he rushed before Han Yue. Catching her off guard, he slipped his arms beneath her armpits and, with a slight exertion of strength, pulled her tightly into his embrace.

Facing this sudden change, feeling that warm embrace, breathing in the faint medicinal fragrance on Xiao Ling's body, and looking at his flawless profile, Han Yue was already intoxicated. So what if he was a little dishonest? As long as there was a place for her in his heart, she would be content.

Neither of them spoke. They simply stayed there quietly, listening to each other's heartbeats and enjoying this brief tranquility. The atmosphere gradually became warm and tender.

A moment later, they parted from each other's embrace and sat down together on the sofa. Xiao Ling wrapped his left arm around Han Yue's slender waist and used his right hand to support her shapely rear. Lifting her slightly, he placed her on his lap. Once she had settled herself, he withdrew his right hand and wrapped it around her willow-like waist as well. Han Yue naturally leaned into Xiao Ling's embrace, wrapping both arms around his neck and resting her head on his shoulder.

Breathing in Han Yue's delicate fragrance, Xiao Ling gently stroked her long hair that fell to her waist and softly asked, "You're already a High-level Dou Ling. Before long, you'll be able to break through to Dou Wang. Once you reach Dou Wang, the Heavenly Flame Qi Refining Tower won't be able to help you much anymore. When that time comes, do you plan to return to the Central Plains on your own, or stay at the academy and focus on cultivation?"

Han Yue was slightly stunned by his words and began to think. Then she remembered that she still had a younger sister at home, whom she had not seen in years. She wondered whether her little sister had already grown into a young woman. She softly said to Xiao Ling, "Once I reach Dou Wang, Jia Nan Academy will not be of much help to my cultivation anymore. I'll probably return to my clan first. I still have a younger sister at home. We haven't seen each other in years, and I do miss her."

Xiao Ling found Han Yue's answer quite reasonable. After all, the Black Corner Region and the Central Plains were separated by no short distance. Leaving one's clan alone to cultivate in another region would inevitably leave one feeling somewhat insecure. Besides, she had not seen her younger sister in so many years. Going back to see her would be good. In any case, there was still a long time before the Hong Family's troublesome affairs in the original timeline. Xiao Ling was confident that by then, he would be able to deal with those people from the Wind Thunder Northern Pavilion. He even wanted to snatch the cultivation method for the Three Thousand Lightning Illusory Body from the three elders of the Wind Thunder Northern Pavilion.

Nodding, Xiao Ling said to Han Yue, "It's good to go back and see your family. You haven't seen them in so many years—they must miss you too. This trip out for training shouldn't take too long. I should be back in around a year. When the time comes, I'll escort you to Tianya City, so you won't run into any danger along the way."

Han Yue's heart warmed upon hearing this. With a gentle smile, she said softly, "I originally came to Jia Nan Academy to make connections with some geniuses. Cultivation was only secondary. Yet I ended up meeting you, so I suppose I completed my mission beyond expectations. It's just that this dishonest fellow has stolen my heart too. I don't know whether I've gained or lost." Shaking her head helplessly, Han Yue sighed.

Knowing that his Senior Student was feeling insecure, Xiao Ling stared into Han Yue's eyes and said seriously, "I may not be some fool who loves only one person for life, but I promise you this: as long as you are willing to stay by my side alone, I will protect you for the rest of your life. When I become an unrivaled powerhouse in the future, no one will be allowed to bully you."

Han Yue could not help smiling at Xiao Ling's blunt words. Yet the young man's earnest promise also settled the unease in her heart.

Reaching out to touch Xiao Ling's cheek, Han Yue smiled and said, "I'm stuck with you for the rest of my life. You must not disappoint me. I believe you are destined to become an unrivaled powerhouse. As long as I can stand behind you and watch you gradually grow stronger, I'll be content."

With that, Han Yue offered up her lips and kissed Xiao Ling on the mouth. Feeling that sudden softness, Xiao Ling closed his eyes as well and savored the sweetness.