Guarding Against Shenzhou Lesbians Playing the Straight-Girl Card

Li Shishi is arrogant, but not entirely arrogant.

In Su Qing'an's eyes, this person's arrogance was no different from that of a seductive submissive. His only purpose was to make the counterattack more interesting. The problem was that this person also had a hidden sadistic desire. Jiang Rongyue, who seemed aloof and very capable, was an innocent blank slate, exceptionally obedient, and completely unaware of how to press her advantage.

It would indeed be difficult to determine who is better between these two.

For example, right now, after handing over the small wooden bucket Jiang Rongyue obediently sat next to Li Shishi, neither speaking nor taking the initiative to eat the fruit salad. Most importantly, this person was not wearing clothes, letting the sometimes thin and sometimes thick water vapor cover the spring light, and the occasional white glimpse was particularly eye-catching.

Li Shishi pursed her lips, but at that moment she really wanted someone to fulfill the promise he had made to let her touch the Stigmata at will.

But the girl soon felt a strange competitive spirit and couldn't help but straighten her back, making her soft, white breasts, outlined by the light gauze, even more clearly visible.

She subtly glanced at the person beside her with a slight upturn of her eyes, only to find that the person's gaze was completely undisguised, and the quiet and serious stare suddenly sent a shiver down her spine.

Li Shishi quickly picked up the wooden tub, covered her chest, and then timidly closed her legs, moving to the side.

This time, unlike five years ago when someone used the Heaven and Earth Qi to lock her ankle and prevent her from walking, Jiang Rongyue's gaze followed her movements precisely, even shifting somewhat obsessively in the direction the other person was moving away from.

This behavior made the girl glare at him, but it could only be interpreted as coquettishness, lacking any real threat. After all, compared to his aloof and indifferent expression in the morning, this look did seem rather fierce but actually weak, at most conveying a sense of coquetry, with little resentment or displeasure.

Although Jiang Rongyue was slow to react, she was very familiar with Li Shishi. In such close proximity, she could clearly sense Li Shishi's true emotions. Therefore, she subconsciously did not want Li Shishi to escape to a place completely shrouded in mist where her thoughts could not be seen through. This is why she became unusually clingy.

Li Shishi knew she couldn't outrun her. She glanced down at the two porcelain bowls in the wooden bucket and began to wonder if this person was just craving fruit salad or simply lusting after her body.

She thought for a moment, then spoke up:

"Jiang Rongyue, would you like some fruit salad?"

Jiang Rongyue glanced at the unsightly wooden bucket on the girl's chest and nodded in response:

Give me the bucket.

Upon hearing this, Li Shishi instinctively wanted to obediently hand over the wooden bucket, but her slender arm suddenly froze as she prepared to move. She lowered her thick eyelashes and glanced at the soft white skin of her chest and the few strands of black hair draped over her skin. Her face flushed instantly, and she gritted her teeth, but then pursed her lips and looked into the man's pure eyes, beginning to wonder if she was overthinking things.

She calmed her chest, which was rising and falling with her breath, and said:

"Why don't you just take the bowl over there?"

Jiang Rongyue thought for a moment, blinked her peach blossom eyes, and explained:

"I like to eat fruit chilled, so I eat it with the ice cubes stacked in the wooden bucket; it tastes better that way."

Li Shishi glanced at the other person's face; the expression on it seemed flawless, yet subtle nuances could be discerned.

She had mastered the skill of reading people in Zhen'an Ward in her early years. Even people like Su Su and Xiao Xi, who were naturally indifferent to expression, could see through any subtle changes in their expressions. She was even more adept at dealing with Jiang Rongyue, and could tell at a glance that the person was lying.

He then coldly sneered and exposed her:

You're lying.

Jiang Rongyue remained calm upon hearing this, and simply said:

"Yes, I lied."

"So you give me the bucket."

Li Shishi was speechless for a moment. She was so nervous that she was afraid the other party would take advantage of her inability to use her Qi. She quickly hugged the small wooden bucket tightly, letting the soft flesh of her chest press against it to create an arc, making her gauze dress ripple with many alluring folds.

--Well, even when you can use Qi techniques, you can't stop it.

She said fiercely:

"Jiang Rongyue! What exactly do you need the wooden bucket for?"

Jiang Rongyue saw through this man's hollow, paper tiger facade, a faint smile playing on her lips before vanishing completely. She responded softly:

"Just like you, I use it to play with."

Childish devil!

This was Li Shishi's first reaction, but just as she was about to burst into laughter, she turned around and noticed the prefix of the sentence, and immediately felt deflated. She thought for a moment, pursed her lips, and said:

"You're a clever student, I won't give it to you."

Jiang Rongyue remained unmoved, feeling that Li Shishi was like the person she was when they first met five years ago, radiating a vibrant cuteness and liveliness, only with a touch of wariness, like Little White wary of a predator. It was both nostalgic and amusing.

She said calmly:

"Why won't you give it to me? Are you afraid of revealing something you shouldn't show me?"

Something's not right. This statement is really wrong.

Firstly, it is known that Jiang Rongyue is unaware that something is wrong with him, so the meaning of his current statement is not to play hard to get or to try to control him.

Rather, it was a pure test of one's true feelings and attitude towards this strange idea.

Li Shishi felt her brain instantly fill with blood, a string instantly tighten, and the subtle emotions on her face changed countless times before finally returning to a forced calm.

Theoretically, giving Jiang Rongyue a wooden bucket now would not only be a loss for yourself—meaning you are fully covered while she is completely naked—but it would also give her the psychological suggestion that you only see her as a sister.

Therefore, the final course of action can be derived by conforming to the conclusion that achieves both goals.

That is—no!

Her eyes darted around, a hint of arrogance in them, before she gave her reply:

"I don't."

Jiang Rongyue quietly repeated what someone had said five years ago:

"We are all women, there's no need to be so formal."

Li Shishi felt these words were incredibly familiar, and her brows furrowed subconsciously as a subtle feeling arose within her.

--Beware of Shenzhou lesbians using the straight woman label!

"... I don't."

The girl couldn't help but hug the wooden bucket tighter. The porcelain bowl inside swayed and swayed with the soft, elastic curves of the bucket, making a crisp tinkling sound. She had wanted to voice her accusations earlier, but she realized that since they were still in a vague, probing stage, speaking directly would be the worst thing she could do. So, she could only secretly glare at the other person a few times to vent her anger.

That's how it appears on the surface, but in reality, she was almost entirely filled with secret joy.

While it's still possible that I'm just being delusional, the fact that things have reached this point already means that Su Su has forcibly pressed the fast-forward and acceleration buttons yesterday.

Moreover, Li Shishi had begun to notice evidence that Jiang Rongyue was indeed acting strangely.

The girl's intuition told her that she was now capable of hitting a straight shot, but the hidden fear and unease in her heart craved more evidence to give her more courage.

Jiang Rongyue watched her behavior and racked her brains, trying to apply universal concepts and logic to the other person's mind. If she found something wrong, she could confirm that the other person was also wrong.

However, she had no experience bathing with other girls and lacked knowledge in this area, so she was stuck in a daze.

But Jiang Rongyue's intuition is very accurate.

Moreover, her martial arts skills were also honed during the five years she spent practicing a part of the [Immortal Decree]. She could almost instantly tell that her opponent's heart rate was steadily rising just by observing the ripples in the water, their breathing, and even the subtle body lines and expressions they revealed.

The key point is that even when he let the barrel go, his heart rate and body temperature continued to rise.

This "intrigue and power struggle," which should have lasted for dozens of episodes, has been fast-forwarded to its final stage thanks to Su Qing'an's straightforward approach and skillful manipulation of the situation.

Now, both of them have pretty much figured out that something's not quite right in the other's heart. The only thing left is to see who will break through the last barrier first. The emotions that have been building up for so long will then turn into embers, like rivers converging and raging endlessly.

Yes, it means they are very much in love.

Jiang Rongyue wasn't a coward; she was just slow-witted.

Therefore, after realizing some clues about the problem and receiving encouragement from her Grand Martial Uncle and tacit approval from her master, the girl bit her lip and said directly:

"Li Shishi, you said that five years ago when you dragged me to take a bath together."

"So, you're not allowed to say no."

Li Shishi froze completely. Only after hearing those words did she suddenly realize why they sounded so familiar.

Isn't this the very line she used to advise Jiang Rongyue when she wanted to prank her during their bath at Cloud Dragon Waterfall, all in revenge for Jiang Rongyue's ruthlessness during training?

Damn it, what do we do?

Help! She's dead!

Wrong.

Li Shishi immediately realized that there might be a hidden meaning in the tone of those words.

Has Jiang Rongyue already realized that her sexual orientation is abnormal?

So, is this where they're forcing a resignation?

Wait, does this mean she feels the same way?

Hehehe...

No, no, no, although the result is great, there was a big problem with one of the processes involved.

Li Shishi felt her mind was in complete chaos. In an instant, she interpreted the other person's words as meaning that he thought she was gay at that time, so he was trying to "seduce" and "take advantage" of her, and he had succeeded. Therefore, she now felt that her indifference was very bad and excessive.

But honestly, she was definitely not gay back then! She wasn't using her straight identity to take advantage of Jiang Rongyue! She just wanted revenge! As for how things turned out this way...

She didn't want to! How could she have known she would become gay?

This was a bizarre encounter that was completely beyond imagination.

In fact, if Li Shishi hadn't found Su Qing'an that day, her fate wouldn't have turned out this way.

The girl felt completely unable to explain herself and was utterly speechless. Feeling incredibly guilty and still dizzy, she loosened her grip on the wooden bucket, letting her chest be exposed. She watched as the small bucket floated away from Jiang Rongyue, disappearing into the distance, and said, filled with embarrassment and anger:

"Here you go."

"And... don't talk to me like that, it's too cheeky!"

Leaving aside the content of her words, Jiang Rongyue's almost coquettish tone alone was enough to overwhelm Li Shishi.

It's not that she's unsuitable or unlovable; rather, it's that she has an overwhelmingly endearing contrast, creating a unique charm that's hard not to find appealing.

However, Li Shishi was very concerned about her image, did not want to show these feelings at all. She could only try to put on a fierce look in an attempt to get away with it.

The mist and water vapor intertwined to form a cage, freezing the wooden barrel in the center between the two. The crisp sound of porcelain bowls gently clinking together echoed in their ears, overshadowing the clamor of the cascading waterfall.

Jiang Rongyue remained silent for a moment, her intuition telling her that an apology would be most effective at this time, so she spoke frankly:

"It was my fault for leaving without saying goodbye back then."

"You can do whatever you want, but can you please stop being angry?"

Li Shishi wanted to speak, but realized that she might stutter if she answered immediately.

This tone is too soft, and what does it really mean that you can do whatever you want?

Why has this person always been like this, saying things that easily lead people to misunderstand?

After these chaotic thoughts flashed through her mind, the girl remained silent, but suddenly felt a strong pang of bitterness and grievance rise from the bottom of her heart. It was as if, after uttering these words, all the confusion, sorrow, hesitation, and perseverance she had experienced over the past two years suddenly overwhelmed her, surging up with extremely complex emotions like a lingering aftereffect.

But all of this took on meaning because of that person's words.

She eventually found Jiang Rongyue and heard an apology.

If the boy had arrived even a few seconds later, the whole story would have ended at that moment.

Even if two years of hard work and obsession ultimately result in a corpse surrounded by frost and Abyss Flower, it is the end of a sword heart that is about to shatter.

Even at this point, Li Shishi still didn't think she would be unable to forgive him.

Rather... she never considered whether or not she should forgive.

For the past two years, the girl has been constantly blaming, questioning, feeling guilty, and torturing herself, but in the end, what she cares about most is still that same question.

Will she ever see her again?

Will she ever be able to find her?

Can she still say she loves her?

As for the rest, they have never been important.

Li Shishi pursed her lips, and amidst the slow clinking of porcelain bowls and the murmur of flowing water, she whispered:

"Um."

"Does that mean I can do whatever I want with just my forgiveness?"

Jiang Rongyue nodded and whispered:

"Well, aside from betraying one's master and ancestors; whether it's murder and arson, slaying demons and monsters, or anything that tramples on worldly laws and morals, or even the right to use this body, you can have anything you want."

She paused, then said:

"There is no time limit and no bottom line."

Li Shishi lowered her thick eyelashes, her lips slightly upturned.

She raised her eyes again, her dark pupils fixed on the man's face, and said, word by word:

"Then I'll punish you by forbidding you from ever leaving me, from ever lying to me, from ever obeying me, from ever flirting with other men or women, from ever going beyond friendship with anyone other than me, and from ever doing anything that endangers your life, even if you possess related Stigmata abilities..."

Jiang Rongyue listened to the response, which started slowly and then became increasingly rambling, and couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth, letting out a barely audible laugh. This made the person who was about to continue rambling suddenly realize what she was saying. Her face stiffened, and her rosy cheeks, like peach blossoms, were exceptionally beautiful and lovely.

Li Shishi suddenly realized that this conversation... upon closer inspection, was no different from the proposal scene Su Su had described.

Furthermore, did my words reveal anything strange or suspicious?

She was furious and embarrassed:

"What are you laughing at? Hurry up and say yes."

Jiang Rongyue embraced the wooden tub, moved closer, and ignoring the other woman's almost animalistic movements as she tried to run away, sat down beside her and softly responded:

"Good."

The girl took out a porcelain bowl, scooped out a piece of watermelon with the seeds removed, put it to her lips, and savored the cool, moist texture, letting the sweet juice flow into her throat.

She scooped out another piece and offered it to the edge of the man's glistening, moist lips.

Li Shishi glanced down, her eyes still seeming slightly irritated, but she still obediently opened her mouth and let the porcelain spoon fall onto her tongue. The semi-circular piece of melon flesh rolled into her mouth. She sipped the juice on the surface of the porcelain spoon and tasted its sweetness, which was different from that of watermelon. She chewed the food in her mouth on her own, turning her blushing face slightly to the side, looking a little awkward.

Jiang Rongyue, her face still damp with water droplets and a few strands of hair, leaned closer to that beautiful face, and asked stubbornly, with a hint of relentlessness:

"So, have you forgiven me?"

Li Shishi could only feel someone's body half-pressed against her gauze dress, with only a negligible layer of fabric separating them, conveying a warmer and softer touch and a more pleasant sensation.

In a daze, she looked over and saw that the man's collarbone was like a pool of clear water, which splashed and rolled down with his movements, making his unadorned, still fair and tender skin even more alluring. His face, which was getting closer and closer, exuded a coolness mixed with submissiveness.

That was completely different from her usual dashing and valiant demeanor as she slew demons and monsters. In contrast, she appeared somewhat weak and submissive, making demands seem more servile, which accentuated the pure and innocent quality that was already present in her.

For a fleeting moment, the girl's sadistic desires were ignited, giving rise to an impulse and tenderness to want to meld this lovely girl into her very being.

Li Shishi tried to take a deep breath, but her thick eyelashes drooped and she couldn't help but tremble. Her lips moved but she still hesitated to speak. Finally, with the atmosphere set and their feelings for each other clearly revealed, she lowered her head and took in that warmth she had never tasted before, letting her intertwined black hair float slowly in the water.

Sparks flew, and the porcelain bowl fell to the ground.

Colorful fruits mingled with vibrant flower petals floated and swirled on the water's surface, then slowly sank...

A long time.

Li Shishi rested her chin on her collarbone, her hand gently stroking the crimson Stigmata that ran along the joints of her back. She pursed her swollen lips and uttered a slightly hoarse voice:

I forgive you.