In a room, a young boy lay sprawled on the bed, sleeping soundly.
Suddenly, his brows furrowed, and he slowly opened his sleepy eyes.
“Mmm…”
Twisting his body a little, Qin Mu prepared to get up.
“Mu’er…”
A slightly displeased voice sounded, followed by a pair of arms fair as frost wrapping tightly around the youth’s body.
“Don’t move around.”
The tone was filled with indulgence.
Qin Mu turned his head to look at the breathtaking beauty lying beside him.
The thin fabric of her clothing was so sheer that even the color of her skin underneath was faintly visible.
Miss Mengyu really had zero guard up!
Young Master Qin quickly averted his gaze and said helplessly, “Miss Mengyu, I want to get up.”
Staring at the boy who was so close she could feel his breath, Qin Mengyu spoke, “What’s wrong today? Usually at this time, Mu’er, you’re still fast asleep.”
“It’s nothing else, Miss Mengyu, don’t overthink it. I just simply want to get up.”
Since Mu’er couldn’t sleep anymore, Qin Mengyu helped her little brother get dressed.
While putting on his clothes, Young Master Qin tried his best to cover up his proudly standing second brother to avoid embarrassment.
But Miss Mengyu looked on with full curiosity.
Though Young Master Qin resisted desperately, the enemy was simply too powerful.
Miss Mengyu even reached out to test it with her hand.
The moment Qin Mu lowered his head, he was greeted by the deep ravine scenery that the fabric couldn’t hide.
The scene was so stimulating that Young Master Qin immediately went limp and collapsed back onto the bed.
Qin Mengyu cleaned the mess off her face, casually running a finger across the remnants at the corner of her mouth to savor the taste.
Then she changed her own clothes as well.
The two of them got up and went downstairs.
Downstairs, although there were quite a few disciples present, as the branch division of the Seven Star Sect—one of the supreme powers on the Heavenly Profound Continent—the place was naturally spacious enough. Seating everyone here was no problem at all.
Originally, the crowd had been chatting and laughing merrily, but the moment Qin Mengyu appeared, they instantly fell silent.
The trial mission for this batch of new disciples was basically nearing its end.
Many teams had finished their training and come to the Royal Capital branch to rest for a while.
Once the trial period officially ended, they would be led back to the sect by their supervising Elders.
In one corner, a handsome young man stared darkly at the boy beside Qin Mengyu.
“So that’s the kid you said has a close relationship with the Holy Maiden of the Alchemy Sect.”
Sitting next to Li Wenji was another young man holding a folding fan.
Compared to Li Wenji, his appearance was somewhat similar, yet carried an extra layer of ruthlessness.
Li Botian, Li Wenji’s older clan cousin.
Unlike Li Wenji, who held the position of Saint Son, Li Botian had chosen to become an Elder of the sect.
He was one of the supervising Elders for this batch of new disciples.
Judging by his attire, he was an Elder of the Dan Sect.
After Qin Ruoshuang had nearly sent Li Wenji to the afterlife with a single sword strike, Li Botian had suggested that Li Wenji pursue Qin Mengyu instead.
“That’s right.”
Li Wenji exhaled heavily, his tone brimming with indignation.
“Interesting.”
Li Botian fanned himself slowly.
“Since I became an Elder of the Dan Sect, I’ve never heard of anyone having this kind of relationship with Qin Mengyu.”
On the other side, Qin Mu endured the numerous stares and followed Miss Mengyu to an empty seat.
After the recent incident had concluded, Jing Kun and Wan San had been locked up, awaiting their punishment.
As for Zixi Senior Sister… better not mention her.
Talking about it would only make Young Master Qin start questioning his life choices again.
Nothing else—just closed cultivation.
After Miss Mengyu gave Zixi Senior Sister some pills to consolidate her realm, her bottleneck loosened, so she went into seclusion.
Qin Mu had been utterly shocked when he heard.
Wait, Senior Sister Zixi, didn’t you just break through to Foundation Establishment not long ago?
And now you’re about to break through again this quickly?!
Heavens! Earth!
When will it ever be my turn, Qin Mu?!
I want a cultivation breakthrough too!
Not long after sitting down, someone brought over trays of delicious food.
After all, Qin Mu was only at the Qi Refining Stage.
When mealtime came, even he would get hungry.
With Mo Qiu’s special instructions and Qin Mengyu personally ordering it as the Holy Maiden, Young Master Qin’s meals were exceptionally lavish.
“So that’s the rumored little boy toy of Her Highness the Holy Maiden? His cultivation isn’t anything special either—just Qi Refining Stage.”
The words of this disciple were thick with sourness.
Truthfully, he wished with all his heart that he could be the one sitting there, eating that big, soft, fragrant bowl of soft rice…
“Yeah, you guys didn’t see it the other day—Her Highness the Holy Maiden personally fed him! Damn it, I’m so jealous I could die!”
“And every time, he goes in and comes out of the same room as Her Highness!”
One disciple bit down hard on his sleeve, tears streaming from the corners of his eyes.
“Stop talking… and who the hell squeezed lemon juice into my tea?! It’s way too sour!”
As the focus of everyone’s discussion, Qin Mu glanced at Miss Mengyu beside him.
“Miss Mengyu, how about we go back to the room and eat? Eating here, I feel like they might swallow me alive at any second.”
If you’re going to talk, at least lower your voices—I can hear everything, okay?
Especially that brother who said my body looks pretty solid and firm… your thoughts are dangerous!
You need to fix that immediately!
And that whole group discussing little south beams—don’t you see the weird looks everyone around you is giving?!
Qin Mengyu carefully wiped the food residue from the corner of Mu’er’s mouth and said nonchalantly, “Let them talk if they want to talk. Mu’er doesn’t need to pay them any attention.”
In truth, Qin Mengyu’s intentions were very simple.
Her beautiful eyes swept over the crowd, lingering especially long on the female disciples.
By doing this, she was clearly telling those female disciples: Mu’er already belongs to me.
None of you can touch him. You’d better put away your little thoughts!
Once they returned to the sect, these disciples would surely spread the word everywhere.
At that point, Qin Mengyu’s goal would be achieved—no one would dare compete with her for Mu’er.
Qin Mu could only let out an “oh” and bury his head to keep eating.
After finishing the meal, Qin Mengyu took her Mu’er by the hand, preparing to return to their room.
At that moment, two young men walked over—none other than Li Wenji and Li Botian.
“Junior Sister Qin, long time no see.”
Li Wenji gave a charming smile.
Paired with his handsome features and overbearing aura, it was enough to drive some girls wild.
If he ever debuted as an idol, there might even be people showing up in wedding dresses to support him.
But Qin Mengyu was completely unmoved at this moment.
She cast him a cold glance and said indifferently, “Senior Brother Li, we just met yesterday. It hasn’t been that long.”
“Junior Sister Qin, don’t say that. As the saying goes, one day apart feels like three autumns. Toward Junior Sister Qin, I—”
Before he could finish, Qin Mengyu raised her hand to cut him off.
“If there’s nothing else, I need to return to my room. Senior Brother Li, please step aside.”
“Heh, why does Her Highness the Holy Maiden treat Wenji so coldly?”
At this point, Li Botian spoke up from the side.
“With Her Highness’s talent, there are hardly any in the sect who can compare. If even Wenji isn’t worthy, then who is?”
“Him?”
Qin Mengyu gave a contemptuous laugh.
“Just a mere Golden Core Realm.”
At those words, Li Wenji’s face flushed red. Unlike Qin Mengyu, who had stepped into the Golden Core Realm early on, it had taken him far longer to reach the same stage.
“Within ten years, Junior Sister Qin, I will definitely break through to the Nascent Soul Realm!”
Li Wenji said this, though even he didn’t have much confidence.
Still, he couldn’t possibly admit weakness in front of the beauty.
“Big talk is easy—who can’t do it? Senior Brother Li, please move aside. I’m going back.”
Qin Mengyu’s delicate brows furrowed slightly.
From behind her, Qin Mu noticed the tiny expression on Miss Mengyu’s face.
From years of experience, he knew she was starting to lose patience.
This guy was really brave.
If he actually angered Miss Mengyu, it would be terrifying.
But who could have guessed that the next moment, Li Wenji would suddenly point at Qin Mu behind Qin Mengyu.
“Fine! Even if Junior Sister Qin feels nothing for me, what about that little brat?!”
“Little brat! If you’ve got the guts—do you dare fight me?!”
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