You're Not Being Honest

Qin Yu got up to open the door, and as soon as the latch was pulled open, a white figure slipped past his arm like an eel.

When Qin Yu closed the door and turned around, Xiao Yi Xian was already sitting on the edge of the bed.

The two people looked at each other.

Xiao Yi Xian's face was flushed, and her eyes were somewhat unfocused, as if she was searching for something to distract herself.

But the room was empty except for the bed and the table.

"Why are you here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?"

Qin Yu walked up to her and looked down at her.

Xiao Yi Xian didn't speak, but suddenly reached out and hugged his waist, resting her head against his abdomen. Then she arched upwards little by little, eventually hanging on Qin Yu like a koala.

Qin Yu lost his balance from her movements, took a half step back, and sat down on the bed.

Xiao Yi Xian wouldn't let it go, pulling him closer and pushing him inside. By the time Qin Yu lay down, she was already straddling his lap, her hands on his chest, looking down at him from the same angle Qin Yu had been looking at her.

The posture was ambiguous, and the atmosphere was subtle.

Qin Yu looked at her quietly, waiting for her to speak.

Xiao Yi Xian didn't say anything, she just leaned down, buried her face in his neck, wrapped her arms around his neck, and lay on top of him.

"I just... want a hug."

Qin Yu placed his hand on her waist, remaining still and quietly holding her.

The room was quiet, with only the sound of their breathing mingling together.

After a while, Qin Yu looked down at the person in his arms.

Xiao Yi Xian felt his gaze and rubbed her face against his shoulder, her eyes darting away, as if afraid he would see through her.

Qin Yu sat up abruptly, turning his head left and right to try and see the expression on Xiao Yi Xian's face, but Xiao Yi Xian was still avoiding him.

So Qin Yu simply reached out and cupped her face to straighten it.

Their eyes met.

"Are you...?"

"No!"

The Xiao Yi Xian answered too quickly, which inadvertently revealed her true thoughts.

Qin Yu didn't ask any more questions and went straight for it; he had figured it out.

Young women are often shy, so they need to take the initiative.

She never refuses as long as you take the initiative.

When the two separated, a "thread of love" was suddenly revealed. Xiao Yi Xian was too ashamed to look at it and simply rested her head on his chest.

"Just say what you want to say, why do you only want a hug?"

Qin Yu lifted her face, looked directly at her, and spoke with a hint of teasing in his tone.

"Tell me... what's the difference between this and 'I'll just rub against you but won't go in'?"

"Shut up!"

Xiao Yi Xian reached out and punched him in the chest. Her secret was exposed, and she purred shyly like a kitten, burying her face even deeper.

Qin Yu stopped teasing her, took out a jade bottle from his Storage Ring, and placed it in Xiao Yi Xian's hand.

"What is it?"

"Purple Heart Barrier-Breaking Pill, a peak fourth-grade pill, can enhance the cultivation of Da Dou Shi and can be used twice consecutively."

Xiao Yi Xian held the jade bottle, then paused for a moment.

"You won't eat it yourself?"

"I'm already Nine-Star Great Battle Master, eating this would be a complete waste."

"You've just broken through to the Da Dou Shi, this is just what you need. Just eat it when you have some free time."

Xiao Yi Xian nodded, said nothing more, put the bottle into her Storage Ring, and gently pressed Qin Yu back onto the bed, once again lying on Qin Yu's chest.

Qin Yu reached out and embraced her slender waist, then closed his eyes.

"Go to sleep."

Xiao Yi Xian responded, lay down on Qin Yu, and closed her eyes.

The room fell silent again, and after about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea...

"Hiss--!"

Qin Yu gasped, his body tensing instantly.

"Where are you touching?!"

Xiao Yi Xian blushed deeply, her hand recoiled as if she'd been electrocuted, and she muttered something under her breath:

"You filthy scoundrel!"

"... Please, you're the one who touched me, how can you turn around and blame me?"

Qin Yu looked completely innocent.

"Who told you to... block me!"

"Isn't this a normal physiological reaction?"

Qin Yu rolled his eyes. In this situation, anyone who couldn't stand at attention would have a malfunction!

"Besides, you also..."

Before he could finish speaking, a warm little hand covered his mouth.

"Don't say that! Go to sleep!"

Qin Yu shook his head helplessly, took her hand off his mouth, and placed it back on his chest.

"Okay, go to sleep."

This time, Xiao Yi Xian behaved herself, her hands didn't wander around, and her body was very well-behaved.

The moonlight outside the window was as clear as water, and the chirping of insects filled the air. The two of them embraced each other, and the night passed in silence.

The next morning, the group of four left Qingshan Town.

The rest of the journey was quick, with no further delays along the way.

Other treasures around here...

If it hasn't been taken away by the next time he comes, Qin Yu will gladly accept it.

Blue Eagle flew at a fast speed, and with Qin Yu eager to return home, the group made almost no unnecessary stops along the way.

When the city walls of Wutan City finally came into view, Qin Yu suddenly felt as if he had been transported to another world.

Blue Eagle landed on the open ground outside the city. Qin Yu led the three of them through the city gate and walked westward along the familiar streets.

Wutan City remained unchanged, with people coming and going on the streets and vendors' cries echoing throughout.

As he turned into that familiar alley, Qin Yu suddenly stopped.

My little house is still there, but it looks a little different now.

The courtyard wall has been rebuilt, and the old wooden door has been replaced with a new one. The door panel has also been coated with a layer of tung oil, which shines in the sunlight.

The weeds in the yard had been cleared away, and a small flower bed had even been added in the corner, where the flowers were in full bloom.

To Qin Yu's surprise, there was another person standing at the door of the small house.

A guard dressed in the Xiao Household's standard leather armor, with a knife at his waist, stood ramrod straight.

Hearing footsteps, the man turned around, his gaze falling on Qin Yu's face. He paused for a moment, then revealed a knowing expression.

"You must be... Young Master Qin?"

The guard clasped his hands in a salute and explained the whole story to Qin Yu.

Qin Yu remained silent for a moment after hearing this. No wonder Xiao Zhan was able to become the clan leader.

Whether it's for personal gain or some other reason, I appreciate this favor.

"Please thank Xiao Clan for me, and tell him that I will pay him a visit in a couple of days."

Qin Yu nodded to the guard, who tactfully left quickly.

Now that the main characters have returned, the gatekeepers naturally have to stay away.

Pushing open the newly replaced wooden door, the furnishings inside remained unchanged, but the entire house had been cleaned spotlessly, without a speck of dust.

Qing Lin peeked out from behind her mother, curiously looking around at the unfamiliar yet cozy little house.

"Brother Qin Yu, is this your home?"

"Um."

Qin Yu squatted down and gently pinched Qing Lin's cheek. This little girl was truly adorable.

After all, who could resist a sweet, adorable little sister who calls you "brother" in her sweet, childlike voice every day?

Not to mention Qin Yu, even Xiao Yi Xian's Blue Eagle treated Qing Lin exceptionally well.

Even when a few feathers were accidentally plucked from its back by Qing Lin, it didn't get angry at all, and would even take Qing Lin for a ride in the sky from time to time.

In Xiao Yi Xian's words, Xiao Lan wasn't this close to her!