Shen Qi only then noticed that Su Lingxi was carrying a bowl of hot soup on a tray.
"Little Junior Sister, you are truly too kind."
Even Shen Qi couldn't help but sigh in admiration at her thoughtfulness.
"Eldest Senior Brother overpraises me," Su Lingxi lowered her head shyly, her rosy cheeks revealing a perfectly measured touch of charm.
However, the ever-pure-hearted Shen Qi didn't think too much of it. He nodded and stepped forward to lead the way.
Su Lingxi clenched her fists, feeling somewhat annoyed at Shen Qi's lack of romantic sensibility.
But at the thought of Yuan Shu in the Cliff of Repentance, a smug curve appeared on the corners of her lips.
That big-breasted, brainless woman was the easiest to deal with!
...
The golden rays of the morning sun fell from the opening at the top of the Cliff of Repentance, shining onto the stone wall and adding a bit of light to the somewhat dim cave.
Yuan Shu had been pinned against the stone wall by Shu Linyuan for two full hours.
Until the storm of passion subsided once again.
Holding her, he affectionately buried his face in her neck, breathing in her scent deeply to calm the heat in his blood.
Yuan Shu reached out and gently lifted his chin. Seeing his ruddy complexion and abundant vitality, her lips curled into a smile.
This Hehuan fruit was a good thing. Despite losing his primal yang, Shu Linyuan didn't show the slightest bit of lethargy; instead, he grew more vigorous with each battle.
At first, he would still ask her when she would let him go.
But later, having tasted the sweetness, he began to toss her about day and night, forgetting to eat or sleep.
If it weren't for the fact that she possessed the Divine Hehuan Tree and had absolute, overwhelming endurance in this regard, she might not have been able to handle him!
Shu Linyuan lowered his eyes, his gaze following Yuan Shu's exquisite features, slowly moving down to land on her moist, plump red lips.
Without hesitation, he lowered his head to capture them.
A deep kiss, exchanging all their breath and affection, entangled them for a full quarter of an hour.
Shu Linyuan's hands began to misbehave again.
This time, Yuan Shu didn't indulge him like before. She reached out and pushed him slightly.
Meeting Shu Linyuan's bewildered gaze, she smiled seductively. "Sixth Senior Brother, if you get up and get dressed now, you might just be able to make yourself presentable before Little Junior Sister comes in."
"Any later, and there won't be time."
Understanding the meaning behind Yuan Shu's words, Shu Linyuan's expression changed slightly.
"What day is it?"
"The seventh day since I was locked in the Cliff of Repentance."
"What? The seventh day?"
Shu Linyuan's clouded mind suddenly cleared. "Shushu, Eldest Senior Brother will probably come to pick you up personally. If he sees us like this..."
"Quick, quick, help me undo the chains!"
Shu Linyuan was a little panicked.
It was all because Yuan Shu was too enchanting; once involved with her, one completely forgot the passage of time!
When Yuan Shu was first sent here, Eldest Senior Brother had said he would come to get her personally!
Seeing his frantic state, Yuan Shu let out a chuckle.
"What chains? Look down yourself."
Shu Linyuan froze. Looking down, he realized that the chains binding his hands had long been undone and were back on Yuan Shu's wrists!
"Sixth Senior Brother, at first it was indeed me forcing you. But over the last few days, you were the one holding onto my waist and refusing to let go."
"These locks were opened five days ago."
The soft, enchanting voice rang in his ears, and Shu Linyuan's eyes widened abruptly.
So, he had been free all along, but he simply never thought to look down?
Footsteps could already be heard outside the cave.
Shu Linyuan's expression shifted, and he hurriedly got up to dress.
Just as he finished, the two people outside stepped through the cave entrance.
"Sixth Senior Brother, you... why are you here?" Su Lingxi's surprised voice came from the entrance.
Shu Linyuan looked up and met the confused gazes of Shen Qi and Su Lingxi.
Over the past two days, Su Lingxi had frequently wandered among her senior brothers to build goodwill.
She had visited Shu Linyuan's place too.
However, a barrier had been placed over his courtyard gate, and she hit a wall several times.
She thought Shu Linyuan was in secluded cultivation. She never expected to see him here.
"Cough, I, I came to persuade Junior Sister Yuan to admit her mistakes. I didn't expect you to come too."
Shu Linyuan looked unnatural.
After all, anyone who was exploring the true meaning of life one second and forced to dress neatly to meet guests the next would have a hard time adjusting.
Fortunately, the two opposite him didn't suspect anything.
Both of their attention was drawn to Yuan Shu, who was leaning against the bed.
Did the Cliff of Repentance have such an exquisite bed?
Su Lingxi frowned but didn't overthink it. Carrying the soup bowl in her hands, she stepped forward and offered it to Yuan Shu.
"Seventh Senior Sister, this is a nourishing soup I specially stewed for you. It took me over an hour. It's to celebrate your release from the Cliff of Repentance. Hurry and drink it while it's hot."
Her face was full of smiles, trying her best to manage her expression to look incredibly understanding and kind.
Based on her understanding of Yuan Shu, the moment she saw her or heard the words "Cliff of Repentance," she would definitely lose her temper.
As long as she got angry and overturned the soup bowl in her hands, it would inevitably provoke the disgust of Eldest Senior Brother and Sixth Senior Brother.
And she could win their pity!
Then, the next time Yuan Shu lashed out at her, they could kick her out of Qingyun Peak!
By then, she would be the only Little Junior Sister of Qingyun Peak, and all the doting of their Master and senior brothers would belong to her!
She had known since childhood that many things had to be fought for; good luck didn't just fall into one's lap!
Su Lingxi's calculations were loud and clear.
Unfortunately, Yuan Shu had already seen right through all of this.
Yuan Shu raised her eyes and carefully observed this female protagonist from the book.
Her features were delicate, her brows and eyes picturesque, and her skin whiter than snow. It was a classic pretty and cute face.
Coupled with her deliberate act of being harmless, she indeed attracted men's gazes and aroused their protective instincts.
No wonder in this group pet novel, so many men were crazy for her, wild for her, banging their heads against the wall for her!
Yuan Shu's lips curled up, and she suddenly took the soup bowl from the tray in her hands.
Su Lingxi had prepared herself for Yuan Shu to fly into a rage, so caught off guard, the soup bowl was whisked away from her hands.
Looking up, she saw Yuan Shu's slender, jade-like fingertips pinching the lid of the soup bowl, about to open it...
"Wait!"
Su Lingxi was startled and almost reflexively tried to lunge forward to snatch the soup bowl back, but Yuan Shu easily spun away to dodge her.
"What is Little Junior Sister doing? Isn't this soup for me?"
Su Lingxi felt a little awkward. "This, this soup..."
"Isn't this the good soup that Little Junior Sister spent over an hour making? Then it must be incredibly delicious."
Yuan Shu continued.
"Little Junior Sister's sincere intentions, I, your Senior Sister, understand."
"I've had a very good time these past seven days at the Cliff of Repentance, and I've profoundly realized that we martial sisters should look out for each other. Therefore, I will accept Little Junior Sister's soup."
Yuan Shu smiled radiantly, her attitude serious and her words sincere, as if she had truly become a gentle and affectionate senior sister.
Su Lingxi's expression changed rapidly. She hesitated to speak, and the hands gripping her clothes turned white.
This soup bowl couldn't be opened!
She had thought Yuan Shu would get angry the moment she saw her.
Knocking over a soup bowl would definitely be a given, so there was no need to actually give her any good soup.
She had just casually poured some plain water and brought it over.
She never expected that not only would Yuan Shu not knock over the bowl, but she would also miraculously accept the soup from her hands!
Right now, was she actually going to drink it?
