Chapter 43 Big Sister Liu Yan's Rare Expression, the Charismatic Junior's Bold Move.

43 Big Sister Liu Yan's Rare Expression, the Charismatic Junior's Bold Move.

Inside the Dragon Vein Spirit Pool was pretty much what you'd expect – dark, with only torches along the walls for light.

It looked like a maze with caves popping up at every turn.

There were Qi suppression arrays to make sure one cultivator's Qi didn't mess with another's.

Back in the day, it caused several fights in the sect and, expectedly, lots of deaths. Unsurprisingly, it was mostly the women wiping out the men who thought they could challenge them.

"Good day, Senior Sister."

"Good day, Senior Sister Liu."

In the tunnels filled with disciples, both juniors and seniors paid their respects to Liu Yan, bowing their heads as a show of respect.

All she did was nod in response.

As a core disciple born into the sect, she carried the weight of Grandmaster Lin Feng's lineage.

Walking side by side, Yang Wei and Liu Yan navigated the occupied passageways.

Liu Yan kept her gaze forward. "Is your Senior Sister Lingxi still in seclusion?" she casually asked him.

Thoughtfully rubbing his chin, he replied, "Well, she hasn't come see me, so I'll assume she still is."

Liu Yan raised an eyebrow and suggested, "If it matters to you, maybe you should ask Senior Brother Zhong if she's out of seclusion?"

"Well, I recall him mentioning something about her revitalizing her Nascent Soul for at least a month."

"Oh, I see."

Continuing their stroll, Liu Yan unexpectedly offered guidance to Yang Wei.

"Since you're still a newcomer, if there's anything you don't understand, don't hesitate to ask me."

Yang Wei kept his eyes on her.

Equally, Liu Yan couldn't remove hers from his.

Checking him out up close, Liu Yan now totally got why Yang Wei was so good-looking. He had a face that just worked – everything in the right place, those sharp and expressive blue gem-like eyes, elegant hair, and that confidence every woman craved for.

Yang Wei spoke his mind. "All the things that baldy, Wang Hao, and that groaning Wang Zhang said... do you really think that of me? Do you really see me as a cruel, blood scorpion?"

Liu Yan didn't answer.

Her mind was flooded with thoughts.

It's been sixty years, no, actually, more than sixty years since I even thought about sharing something special with a man. Either it was because of some pride feeling that women are superior or maybe because no man really caught my eye, not even Mu Zhong...

I'm not saying I'm into this disciple, Yang Wei, but I wouldn't feel right if I gave him the cold shoulder. He's good-looking, even more than most of the juniors and seniors in this sect, and beyond that, he's got this easy-to-be-around personality. But is that really all he wants to know?

The onlooking disciples were already scared for Yang Wei.

"He's dead now..."

"Look how he's so casual with Big Sister!"

Unfazed by their concern, Yang Wei tightened his grip on Liu Yan's slender shoulders. It was a way to physically express his worries.

"Big Sister, I, Yang Wei, would be devastated if you thought of me as a cruel blood scorpion."

Liu Yan, blushing slightly but not flustered, placed a hand over her mouth and averted her gaze. She assured him,"I don't think of you as such. In fact, I find your charming personality quite... pleasing~" Her words were a little muffled by her hand.

Yang Wei, releasing his hold on her shoulders, grinned. "I'm glad you think kindly of me," he said.

Now, let's aim for a friendly vibe from here on. I'll stick to that; she's been around the sect long enough to build some solid connections, plus, her spiritual roots are exceptional. Yang Wei thought calmly.

Liu Yan, transitioning from her softened expression to her usual stern appearance, told him, "Well, I should be taking my leave now, I've spent more time here than I planned to."

"Oh?" Yang Wei raised an eyebrow. "I completely understand." He nodded respectfully. "I hope we see each other again soon."