The next morning, Ling Tian rose early and wandered aimlessly around Qingyou Peak. The flowers, plants, birds, and insects were all delighted to see him back, greeting him with the affection of old friends reunited after a long separation.
As he wandered, he somehow found himself at the iron-chain bridge leading to Qingyun Peak. He paused, thinking, Could it be that I miss Min'er so much that I came here without even realizing it?
Then I'll go see Min'er! Ling Tian thought happily, and set off at once.
In front of the Great Hall on Qingdie Peak, Hua Min'er sat on the steps. She plucked a blade of grass and twirled it back and forth, clearly trying to make up her mind about something.
Should I go see Brother Ling Tian or not? Hua Min'er pouted adorably.
Maybe I shouldn't. We just parted, and if my senior sisters find out, they'll tease me again. That was what Hua Min'er thought.
Forget it. They can tease me all they want. I miss Brother Ling Tian, after all. At the thought, Hua Min'er felt a little sweetness bloom in her heart.
Maybe I'd better not. Brother Ling Tian doesn't even miss me. Otherwise, why hasn't he come to see me first? A wave of irritation suddenly swept over Hua Min'er. The blade of grass in her hand bore the brunt of it, as spiritual energy surged from her palm and shredded it into bits.
"Hee-hee, Junior Sister Min'er, what's wrong? Why take it out on a blade of grass? Are you missing that fellow Ling Tian?" A soft breeze brushed past, and a teasing voice drifted over.
"Ah?! Senior Sister Yao Yu! You just appeared without saying a word—you scared me!" Startled by Yao Yu's sudden arrival, Hua Min'er hurriedly looked