Gu Yue placed the Dark Demon Bird's Soul Spirit back onto the control panel.
She turned her head, about to say something.
Qing Linyun had somehow gotten close behind her.
The two people were too close.
Gu Yue could even smell the faint scent of the Golden Dragon King Bloodline on him, a scent that mixed with the dragon's might and the faint aura of a young man.
"You."
Gu Yue had just opened his mouth.
Qing Linyun's hand had already naturally wrapped around her waist.
Gu Yue's body stiffened for a moment.
What are you doing?
"Look at the Soul Spirit."
Qing Linyun spoke in a very serious tone, his chin almost resting on her shoulder. His breath was warm against her ear.
"Look at this fusion process; this is the most crucial step. I don't usually teach this parameter; you're the first person to see it."
He stretched out his other hand and tapped on the control panel, gesturing for her to look at the data stream on the holographic projection.
Gu Yue could feel his breath on her ear.
Her face flushed red.
"You, you move over a little."
"What's wrong."
Qing Linyun didn't step over; instead, he tightened his grip on her waist. His warm palm pressed against her side through the thin fabric of her clothes.
Gu Yue's back pressed against his chest.
She could feel the warmth of his chest and the steady heartbeat within it.
" Qing Linyun!"
Gu Yue's voice trembled slightly.
"Don't move."
Qing Linyun whispered in her ear. His voice was very low, with a deliberately suppressed magnetism.
"Look carefully. I don't usually teach the key elements of this fusion formation. If you get distracted, don't blame me later for not teaching you."
Gu Yue bit her lip.
She tried to break free.
But for some reason, I just can't muster any strength in my body.
and.
to be honest.
This feeling.
It's not so bad after all.
His embrace wasn't tight, but it had a reassuring warmth. His scent wasn't unpleasant either, like a blanket that had been sun-dried.
Her body slowly went limp, her back resting against Qing Linyun's chest, her face still burning red.
Qing Linyun looked down at her reddened earlobes and secretly curled the corners of his mouth.
His hand slid from her waist to her back.
I patted it lightly.
"Snap."
A very soft sound.
Gu Yue jolted.
"You!"
She turned her head abruptly.
The two people's faces were very close together.
They were so close, their noses almost touching. She could see her own reflection in his pupils.
Gu Yue's eyes widened, and the blush on her face had spread all the way to the base of her neck.
Qing Linyun just looked at her with a smile.
"Feels good."
"You!"
Gu Yue raised her hand as if to hit him.
Just then...
The Communication Soul Tool in Gu Yue's arms suddenly rang.
The sound came suddenly, sharp and urgent.
Gu Yue shuddered in fright and sprang out of Qing Linyun's arms. She frantically pulled out her communicator from her pocket, and froze when she saw the caller ID.
Leng Yaozhu.
Her master.
Gu Yue quickly glanced at Qing Linyun.
Qing Linyun had already retreated to the opposite side of the control panel, arms crossed, looking completely nonchalant, as if nothing had happened.
Gu Yue gritted her teeth, pressed the answer button, and quickly walked to a corner of the research room.
"Master."
" Gu Yue."
Leng Yaozhu's voice came through the communicator clearly.
"Master, I have something to tell you."
"You said."
Gu Yue had her back to Qing Linyun, and her voice was very low. Her heart was still pounding, and the blush on her face hadn't completely faded.
Leng Yaozhu briefly explained the proposal of the Qiangu Dongfeng".
Let her stay close to Qing Linyun, interact with him more, and gradually infiltrate the core of the Heaven-Supporting Pillar to acquire Soul Spirit Technology from within.
There's no need to do anything dangerous. Just go to school normally, interact normally, and occasionally tell her what you see or hear when you get back.
As Gu Yue listened, her eyes slowly widened.
Let her go undercover.
They were lurking nearby, close to Qing Linyun.
Isn't this like a pillow being delivered when you're sleepy?
She was already thinking about how to get close to the core secrets of the Heaven-Supporting Pillar, but her master directly handed her the opportunity. And it was perfectly legitimate, as the disciple of the deputy tower master of the Spirit Pagoda.
Gu Yue almost burst out laughing inside.
But she had to feign hesitation.
"Master, is this... is this appropriate?"
I know this is difficult for you.
Leng Yaozhu's voice was very calm.
"But only you can do this. You'll be taking classes with Qing Linyun, so he won't be wary of you. Just go to school normally, interact normally, and tell me what you see or hear occasionally. I won't let you do anything dangerous."
Gu Yue remained silent for two seconds.
She quickly weighed the options in her mind.
"Okay then."
Her voice sounded like she was reluctantly agreeing.
"Master, let me try."
"Good boy."
Leng Yaozhu seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
"Keep this to yourself, don't let anyone find out. Including Qing Linyun."
"I know."
The communicator was disconnected.
Gu Yue turned around.
Then she saw that Qing Linyun had somehow appeared behind her.
He crossed his arms, leaned against the control panel, and looked at her with a smile.
That expression.
It's obvious that they heard everything just now.
Gu Yue's face turned red again.
"When did you get here?"
"When you were on the phone with your master."
Qing Linyun straightened up and slowly walked towards her. His steps were unhurried, and with each step he took, Gu Yue would shrink back a little.
"Let me hear what Deputy Tower Master Leng told you to do."
He drawled out his words.
"Lying close to me, stealing the Soul Spirit Technology of the Heaven-Supporting Pillar."
Gu Yue took half a step back.
You were eavesdropping.
"Is this considered eavesdropping?"
Qing Linyun walked up to her and looked down at her. The distance between them was less than an arm's length.
"This lab is so small, do you think I can't hear you just because you're speaking softly? My ears can hear you sneezing right next door."
Gu Yue bit her lip and remained silent.
Seeing her embarrassed expression, Qing Linyun was secretly delighted.
" Gu Yue, classmate."
He spoke slowly and deliberately.
How are you planning to trick me?
I didn't intend to cheat you.
Gu Yue's voice was so soft it was like a mosquito's hum.
"Yeah."
Qing Linyun took a step forward.
Gu Yue took another step back.
His back hit the edge of the control panel.
There's no turning back.
Qing Linyun placed his hands on either side of her body, trapping her between himself and the control panel. In this position, the two were so close that they could smell each other's scent.
I'm angry.
He said.
Gu Yue looked up at him.
"Why am I angry?"
"Your master sent you to steal my things, and you agreed."
Qing Linyun feigned displeasure.
"I've been so good to you, and you still want to be a traitor. I was just teaching you how to be Soul Spirit, and you immediately agreed to steal my techniques from your master."
Gu Yue opened her mouth.
She wanted to say something.
But she found herself somewhat in the wrong.
After all, Qing Linyun had indeed treated her well.
He took her to see the Soul Spirit production line, taught her how to make Soul Spirit, and even demonstrated the core processes to her. Other bosses wouldn't even let her in the door to learn the core technology.
The image of him holding her waist flashed through Gu Yue's mind.
Her face turned even redder.
She lowered her head awkwardly, twisting the hem of her clothes with her fingers.
"I... I didn't mean to."
"Then what do you suggest we do?"
Qing Linyun looked down at her.
His face was so close to hers that she could see the shadow of his eyelashes falling on her cheek.
You've made me so angry.
Gu Yue remained silent for a few seconds.
Her mind was a complete mess.
On one hand, she is the Silver Dragon King, and she has her mission. On the other hand, she is now trapped between the control panel and the boy, her heart pounding as if it's about to leap out of her throat.
Then she suddenly raised her head.
She stood on tiptoe.
He kissed Qing Linyun on the cheek.
It was a very light touch.
Like a butterfly alighting, the touch of her lips on his cheek was soft and warm, lasting less than a second.
Then she quickly took half a step back, crossed her arms over her chest, and turned her head to the side.
"Is this... is this alright?"
Her voice was trembling.
"I didn't do it on purpose. Please, don't be angry."
Qing Linyun frozen in place.
He touched his cheek.
The sensation from that touch is still lingering.
Warm and soft, with the warmth of a young girl's lips.
He watched as Gu Yue's face turned as red as a boiled shrimp, yet she still tried to act all haughty, and a slow smile spread across his face.
The kiss came suddenly, but it wasn't unpleasant.
"You."
He was just about to say something.
The door to the research lab was pushed open from the outside.
Ye Lingling stood leisurely at the door with her arms crossed. She had obviously been standing there for a while, a playful smile on her face.
She glanced at Gu Yue's flushed face, then at Qing Linyun's frozen expression.
Then a playful smile appeared on her lips.
"What do you think?"
She leaned against the doorframe and spoke slowly.
"Did I come at the wrong time?"