Ch. 25 - I Can’t Do Anything

Fairy Qingxuan turned to Su Yan.

“…”

Cold sweat dripped down Su Yan’s forehead. He knew he hadn’t done it, but what about his past self? No idea.

Digging through his memories, he found a few flirty moments with Qin Yimeng. He could deny it, but if they checked and found proof, it’d be even worse.

“You know how young people are… mistakes happen.”

His face burned.

It wasn’t a full confession, but they both got the message.

Qingxuan wasn’t surprised. Young people made mistakes. And with her disciple’s beauty, it wasn’t shocking if Su Yan had slipped up.

Still, she didn’t think less of him. His earlier test proved he had some self-control. His Pure Yang energy was still intact, meaning he had flirted but hadn’t gone too far.

Lin Qingyue, on the other hand, was completely stunned.

To her, Senior Brother had always been pure and perfect—above things like desire. But now, that image was cracking.

“Senior Brother flirts with women?”

She stole a glance at him.

Skin smooth as jade, black hair flowing like silk—he looked like a fairy under the moonlight. What would he be like with a teasing smile?

Her flawless image of him broke, replaced by the realization that he was, in fact, a very attractive man. She still respected him, but now, her heart beat a little faster.

Who wouldn’t be drawn to someone like him?

Her cheeks warmed, but the situation was too serious to dwell on it.

Qingxuan crossed her arms. “You admitted it, so there’s nothing left to say. Come with me. This is a lucky break for you.”

Su Yan groaned. “Master Qingxuan, don’t push this any further.”

Persuasion wasn’t working. Forget a reward—was he really about to end up like this?

“You’re not escaping.”

Qingxuan grabbed them and took off.

…

The moon shone brightly in the quiet night.

Unlike the beautiful Tian Shui Peak, Tian Zhu Peak, far away, felt like a different world.

“So many cherry blossoms.”

Su Yan stared at the sea of pink flowers, amazed.

Qingxuan smiled. “Yimeng suddenly started liking cherry blossoms, so I planted them. Beautiful, right? You can enjoy them every day from now on.”

After tonight, this would be his home. He wouldn’t be leaving.

Su Yan’s face darkened.

Lin Qingyue clenched her fists, angry inside.

Old witch—if I were stronger…

Before, all she wanted was to get better at cultivation. She thought that was enough. But after tonight, her heart ached.

Her respected Senior Brother was being taken away, and she couldn’t do anything. She wanted to protect him, but she was too weak.

I need power!

Her fists tightened. She didn’t know what would happen next, but if that woman dared to hurt him, she would fight—no matter what.

Qingxuan led them up the mountain. “This is my home. Little girl, stay here. You, come with me.”

The red rope tying them vanished. Su Yan stretched his sore arms.

“Master Qingxuan, it’s not too late to stop this. Are you really sure?”

“No more talking.”

Qingxuan gave him a cold look.

Feeling her strong presence, Su Yan swallowed hard. He couldn’t argue.

“Fine.”

He lowered his head.

If this was his fate, then so be it. At least it wasn’t a loss for him… right?

Lin Qingyue couldn’t hold back. “I won’t allow this! I—”

Before she could finish, she collapsed to the ground.

“You have no say in this, little girl.”

Qingxuan didn’t care about her. She only needed her to stay put and keep quiet.

“Wuu wuu…”

Lin Qingyue lay there, unable to speak, her eyes full of worry as she looked at Su Yan.

Then, three choices suddenly appeared in Su Yan’s mind.

[Option 1: Step up, call out Qingxuan—Junior Sister’s innocent, stop targeting her! (Reward: Low-Tier Cultivation Technique)]

[Option 2: Comfort Junior Sister, tell her not to worry about me. (Reward: Low-Grade Spiritual Weapon, Flying Cloud Needle)]

[Option 3: Ignore Junior Sister, follow Qingxuan’s lead. (Reward: Aptitude +1)]

Su Yan paused.

All three fit, none tough. What was up with the system—gone soft?

Skipping the third, he weighed the rest and picked two.

“Don’t worry about me. Just listen to her.”

He whispered gently.

Lin Qingyue’s eyes softened, her body twitching involuntarily.

Even now, Senior Brother comforted her…so kind. She ached to save him, but…

She couldn’t move an inch!

Her thirst for power peaked.

I can’t do anything.

She thought bitterly, shutting her eyes in pain.

[Task complete. Reward issued.]

Su Yan saw the system’s claim notice, a thrill hitting him.

A spiritual weapon—he wanted to touch it so bad. But now wasn’t the time; he had bigger fish to fry.

Qingxuan said, “Follow me.”

Su Yan trailed her to a room. She said flatly, “Go in.”

Staring at the door, he took a deep breath, stepped forward, and pushed it open.

…

Since nightfall, Qin Yimeng had felt uneasy. Where was her master? She had been gone for so long.

“She wouldn’t trick me, right?”

Her master promised to bring a gift and told her to wait. But now, it was past midnight, and still nothing.

“Forget it. I’ll ask tomorrow.”

Qin Yimeng decided to sleep and deal with it later.

She took off her outer clothes, leaving only thin undergarments. She thought about taking a bath but changed her mind—it was too late.

“A spell will do.”

She used a cleansing spell, making herself clean instantly. Yawning, she walked toward her bed.

Just then, the door slowly creaked open.

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