Zhu Xian: The way of heaven collapses, and I only have one sword!

Chapter 63: A nap in the dense forest, Biyao and Lu Xueqi?
As darkness fell, the righteous people came to the southern slopes of Liubo Mountain to rest. There were more than a dozen naturally formed caves here, which were very convenient.

The Qingyun Sect was divided into four main branches, each occupying its own cave. Dazhu Peak had the fewest members, occupying a cave on the far west, flanked by dense forest. On the other side, residents of Longshou Peak, Chaoyang Peak, and Xiaozhu Peak lived, respectively. The caves beyond that were inhabited by Tianyin Temple, Fenxiang Valley, and other righteous sects.

However, Chen Qiye was speechless. He was from the Tongtian Peak lineage, and he was the only one from Tongtian Peak who had come. Standing at the cave entrance, Chen Qiye looked at the caves filled with his fellow disciples, feeling helpless. A gentle breeze blew, ruffling his clothes. The faint cry of a night owl echoed through the forest, adding a touch of loneliness to the night.

Chen Qiye was just wondering where to go. He looked at the dense forest in front of the cave and walked towards it without a second thought. Almost at the same moment, a woman in emerald green clothes appeared beside him.

"You girl, you actually dare to come here." Chen Qiye turned his head to look at Bi Yao beside him and said with a smile.

"What is there that I am afraid of coming?" Bi Yao raised her chin.

"Is my incarnation settled?" Chen Qiye asked. After all, he was unable to sense Ji Zai who was hiding in Bi Yao's shadow.

Bi Yao's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile. "Don't worry, I've hidden Ji Zai well and arranged an identity for him. No one in the Ghost King Sect can discover his existence." As she spoke, she moved closer to Chen Qiye, a cunning glint in her eyes. "But your incarnation is really interesting. It's cold and icy, completely different from you."

"My incarnations are separated from my original body, or in other words, those two incarnations are both me. I, the original body, can perceive everything they see, hear, and feel, and I can switch perspectives and control the incarnations' bodies at any time. After all, I am them, but they are not necessarily completely identical to me." Chen Qiye nodded and said.

The night was as dark as ink, shrouding Liubo Mountain in a tranquil silence. Chen Qiye and Biyao walked side by side through the dense forest, the moonlight filtering through the branches and leaves, casting mottled shadows on the ground.

"Then your ability to switch perspectives and control your avatar at any time is really amazing, isn't it?" Bi Yao's eyes were full of curiosity, and she tugged at Chen Qiye's sleeve.

Chen Qiye nodded slightly, his expression showing a bit of seriousness: "Indeed, so don't bully my incarnation for no reason. After all, what he can feel, I can feel too."

When Bi Yao heard this, a hint of mischief flashed across her face. She blinked her big eyes deliberately and said coquettishly, "Why, are you afraid that I will bully him? He seems so cold to me. It might be fun to tease him." As she spoke, she stuck out her tongue playfully.

Chen Qiye shook his head helplessly, reaching out and gently tapping Bi Yao's forehead. "You just love to mess around. Ji Zai has evil intentions and a cold personality. If you tease him, he won't react at all. Instead, he might just leave you alone."

Bi Yao puffed up her cheeks in dissatisfaction, "How dare he! You sent him to protect me. Even if he ignores me, I have ways to make him talk. At worst...at worst, I'll just keep nagging him every day. I don't believe he can endure it forever."

Chen Qiye looked at Bi Yao's determined look and couldn't help but laugh. "Then you'll have a lot of work to do. But let me be frank. If you piss him off, I won't help you clean up the mess."

"Hmph, I'm not afraid!" Bi Yao crossed her arms, a proud expression on her face. Suddenly, as if remembering something, her eyes lit up. "By the way, Chen Qiye, you said you can switch perspectives. If you suddenly switch to my perspective when I'm with him, wouldn't you be able to see what I say to him?"

Chen Qiye was a bit amused by her jumping thoughts. "That's the theory, but I won't spy on your relationship for no reason. Since I'm handing him over to you, I believe you can handle your relationship with him well."

Bi Yao's heart was slightly moved when she heard this, but she pretended to be indifferent on the surface. "You have a conscience, but don't regret it. If you secretly switch perspectives, I won't forgive you."

As they talked, they walked deeper and deeper into the dense forest. The chirping of insects rose and fell around them, and occasionally a few fireflies flew by, adding a bit of liveliness to the silent night.

As they walked, Bi Yao suddenly stopped and looked up at Chen Qiye. The look in her eyes became a little complicated. "Chen Qiye, do you think we are friends? You are from the righteous sect, and I am from the demon sect. Our identities..."

Chen Qiye also stopped and looked at Bi Yao quietly. After a moment, he said softly, "Identity cannot determine everything. In my heart, you are Bi Yao, that quirky girl. As for the rest, it doesn't matter."

Bi Yao's cheeks flushed slightly. She turned her head away and muttered softly, "Humph, you only know how to say nice things. But... I'll just reluctantly believe you."

"Go back quickly. If you get discovered, I'll have a headache." Chen Qiye reached out and rubbed Bi Yao's hair, his movements gentle and doting.

Bi Yao seemed to have touched something sensitive, and slapped his hand away, "Don't touch my hair, it won't look good if it gets messed up!" Although she said this in anger, her eyes were full of smiles that could not be concealed.

"Let's go quickly, and protect yourself." Chen Qiye urged.

Bi Yao snorted, turned around and disappeared into the dense forest, her figure quickly disappearing into the night.

Chen Qiye gazed in the direction she had left, sighed softly, and randomly found a large, leafy tree. With a gentle leap, he landed steadily on a thick branch. Moonlight streamed down his body like water, filtering through the branches and leaves, casting fragments of light and shadow. Chen Qiye slowly closed his eyes, adjusted his breathing, and prepared to find a moment of rest in the quiet night.

Elsewhere, Lu Xueqi returned to the cave where everyone had rested at Xiaozhu Peak, the blush still lingering on her face. The teasing of her fellow apprentices still lingered in her ears, but her thoughts had already drifted to Chen Qiye.

Inside the cave, the other female disciples of Xiaozhu Peak were still excitedly discussing the marriage of Chen Qiye and Lu Xueqi. Wen Min smiled and said to Lu Xueqi, "Xueqi, seeing how much Junior Brother Chen cares about you, you're sure to be the envy of others on your wedding day."

Lu Xueqi smiled gently, her eyes full of happy longing, "Senior Sister, stop teasing me, it's still too early to get married." Although she said so, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise when she thought of Chen Qiye.

Late at night, moonlight streamed through the cave entrance onto the ground, creating a silvery white. Lu Xueqi lay on her made-up bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Her mind kept replaying every moment she had spent with Chen Qiye.

She simply stood up and walked to the cave entrance, gazing at the distant forest. It was completely silent, with only the occasional chirping of insects. She knew Chen Qiye might not be asleep either, but she didn't know where he was.

"Qiye seems to have left a trace of aura on me, saying it could help me find him." Lu Xueqi gently closed her eyes, concentrating on sensing that faint presence. In the quiet night, that aura seemed to become an invisible thread connecting her to Chen Qiye, pulling at her heart.

She quietly walked out of the cave, avoiding her still-sleeping sisters. The moonlight stretched her figure outward, her cool demeanor blending seamlessly into the night. Following the direction of the scent, Lu Xueqi hurried through the forest, branches and leaves rustling softly as she passed.

Elsewhere, Chen Qiye rested his eyes in a tree, gradually falling into a light sleep when he suddenly felt a stir in his heart, sensing Lu Xueqi approaching. He slowly opened his eyes, jumped down from the tree, and stood there waiting for Lu Xueqi's arrival.

Soon, Lu Xueqi's figure appeared in his sight. Under the moonlight, their eyes met, and for a moment, they forgot to speak. After a long moment, Lu Xueqi said softly, "I followed the scent you left behind and found you. I hope I didn't disturb you."

Chen Qiye smiled slightly, "How could that be? I just didn't expect you to be still awake so late."

Lu Xueqi took a few steps closer, the moonlight falling on her face, reflecting her slightly red cheeks. "I was feeling a little confused and couldn't sleep, so I wanted to go out for a walk. Before I knew it, I followed your scent and found you."

"Since we're here, Qi'er, come and sleep with me in the wild." Chen Qiye said as he took Lu Xueqi into his arms.

Lu Xueqi was slightly startled, her cheeks instantly burning hot. She wanted to break free, but she also clung to the warmth of the moment. She spat softly, "You're still so frivolous when you talk." Although she said this, her body did not struggle. She simply leaned gently into Chen Qiye's arms, feeling his strong heartbeat.

Chen Qiye gently hugged Lu Xueqi, and the two found a soft patch of grass and sat down together.

The moonlight poured down upon them like water. Lu Xueqi leaned on Chen Qiye's shoulder, the panic in her heart gradually subsiding. She slowly closed her eyes, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility. Chen Qiye gently stroked Lu Xueqi's hair, his movements gentle and soothing.

Time flowed slowly in silence. After an unknown amount of time, Lu Xueqi's breathing became even and steady, and she gradually fell asleep in Chen Qiye's arms. Chen Qiye looked at her peaceful sleeping face, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously raised, revealing a doting smile. He gently adjusted his position to make Lu Xueqi lean more comfortably, while he maintained this position, not daring to move even a little.

Suddenly, a breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness. Chen Qiye was worried that Lu Xueqi would catch a cold, so he carefully took off his coat and gently covered her with it. Lu Xueqi seemed to sense something and snuggled into Chen Qiye's arms again.

Chen Qiye's heart warmed, and he hugged her tighter, whispering, "Go to sleep, I'm here."

In the early morning, the first ray of sunlight passed through the gaps between the leaves and fell on Chen Qiye and Lu Xueqi.

Lu Xueqi slowly woke up and found herself still in Chen Qiye's warm embrace. Her cheeks flushed instantly and she moved slightly.

Before she could speak, Chen Qiye, who hadn't even opened his eyes, suddenly said, "If Qi'er moves again, it will be very dangerous."

Lu Xueqi's face flushed even more when she heard this. She gently scolded him, "You always tease me with these words. With you by my side, what danger can there be for me?"

"Qier, don't you know? I am the most reliable person when there is danger, but if there is no danger, I am the danger." Chen Qiye opened his eyes with the laziness of waking up in the morning and a sly smile on the corner of his mouth.

(End of this chapter)