Chapter 34 - Aren’t You Embarrassed Acting Like This?

Chapter 34 - Aren’t You Embarrassed Acting Like This?

Chapter 34 : Aren’t You Embarrassed Acting Like This?

“...” Although they were all disciples of the same generation, Yu Hao and Yu Yu had been cultivating for over a hundred years. They weren’t exactly worldly, but they were certainly not ignorant of worldly matters. They had noticed Yu Ling’er’s contemptuous gaze towards Ye Xuan before. That look was more hostile than disdainful.

Yu Hao had even overheard Yu Ling’er calling Ye Xuan a worthless, spirit-rootless wastrel in a moment alone with him. It was hard to believe, but it seemed their kind-hearted junior sister had changed at some point into someone more narrow-minded than even their master, showing not just disdain but also hostility towards their junior brother.

But now, after just one trip outside, why had her attitude changed so dramatically? No longer cold, her gaze towards him was gentle and playful, and instead of calling him junior brother, she referred to him as brother? What was happening?

Yu Hao and Yu Yu were just contemplating how to comfort Ye Xuan so he wouldn’t feel too discouraged, but now they were faced with a completely different situation.

“Uh...” Ye Xuan himself was also somewhat astonished.

He hadn’t expected Yu Ling’er to be so brazen. Was she overcompensating for her initial embarrassment, now completely shameless? Regardless of his cold demeanor towards her, she continued to affectionately call him brother, almost clinging to him. How was he supposed to react to this?

It seemed like she wasn’t embarrassed, leaving him to feel awkward instead. Why was she being so intimate with him when he hadn’t even forgiven her?

Helplessly, Ye Xuan continued to keep a cold expression, trying to refuse her: “No need, I’d like to...”

“Oh, come on, don’t be so formal with me, Ye Xuan brother. Come with me—!!!” Yu Ling’er, thick-faced, dragged him away before he could decline. “You’ll love it—!!!”

Regardless of their astonishment, Yu Ling’er had already brought an unwilling Ye Xuan to the Qingyan Peak’s spiritual spring. Ye Xuan only pretended to be reluctant and impatient. He needed to maintain his persona and couldn’t show a favorable attitude towards Yu Ling’er.

But Yu Ling’er, shameless as she could be, didn’t seem to care about his cold demeanor. She remained naively charming, oblivious to Ye Xuan’s expressions.

Upon reaching Qingyan’s spiritual spring, Yu Ling’er explained, “Brother Ye Xuan, this is Qingyan’s spiritual spring. Our peak is named after the Qingyan. Although it’s icy and snowy on the peak, the spring area is warm, thanks to the underground hot springs. The water contains spiritual Qi, benefiting cultivation.”

“...” Ye Xuan feigned ignorance, though he was already familiar with everything on Qingyan Peak from the system’s storyline. The spiritual spring was indeed a great place, directly fed by an underground hot spring and full of spiritual Qi. Mount Taihua was a renowned blessed land for a reason. Even a smaller peak like Qingyan had its own spiritual vein.

“Alright, Brother Ye Xuan, why don’t you soak in it?” Yu Ling’er suggested after her explanation. “Your Daoist robe is water and fire resistant, so don’t worry about getting it wet.” She added playfully, “Of course, if you find it inconvenient to soak with clothes on... you can take them off. Don’t worry, I won’t peek!”

While saying this, she covered her eyes with her hands, leaving gaps between her fingers through which her big, adorable eyes blinked playfully.

“...” Ye Xuan didn’t know how to respond to her antics. Was she not embarrassed at all?!

Yu Ling’er: Embarrassed, so embarrassed!

In reality, Yu Ling’er was indeed feeling very awkward. Although she was nearly married in her previous life, she didn’t truly understand love. Now, looking at Ye Xuan, she finally grasped what it felt like to love someone.

Despite his disdainful and impatient looks, she felt sweet inside, especially knowing that deep down, he didn’t dislike her. It was just her previous actions that had chilled his heart. But as sweet as it was, the awkwardness was still there. She wondered if Ye Xuan would like her approach.