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Caught completely off guard, a tremendous forward force suddenly struck!

Jiang Xiaochuan felt his body being violently thrown backward by an irresistible force, his feet lost their footing, and he was about to fall backward!

In his panic, he didn't care about anything else. He stretched his arms forward and grabbed the only thing he could hold onto.

Lu Xueqi's slender yet supple waist.

The fabric feels cool and smooth to the touch, while underneath lies a warm and soft body.

He held her very tightly, burying his face in her back, his nose filled with her clean, crisp scent, mixed with a hint of cool fragrance.

My heart was pounding wildly in my chest, whether from fear or something else, I didn't know.

Lu Xueqi's body stiffened almost imperceptibly for a moment.

She could clearly feel the warmth of another person pressed against her back, and the rapid, powerful heartbeat that came through her clothes.

The heartbeat was heavy, fast, thumping against her back, and inexplicably striking her heart as well.

It was mixed with her own slightly disordered heartbeat at that moment.

Jiang Xiaochuan, still shaken, his face buried in her back, his voice muffled, filled with lingering fear and accusation: "Lu...Lu Xueqi! Are you...are you even good at sword-flying?! You scared me to death!"

Lu Xueqi ignored him.

She suddenly reached out her left hand, reached behind her, and precisely grabbed Jiang Xiaochuan's hand that was wrapped around her waist.

Jiang Xiaochuan was startled and instinctively tried to break free: "What are you doing?"

Lu Xueqi ignored him, grabbed his wrist, and pulled him forward without giving him a chance to explain, pressing his hand even tighter against her waist and abdomen, making him hold her even more firmly.

"Don't move."

He was about to say, "I'm even more afraid of you doing this," when the sword beneath his feet trembled again!

"Buzz—!"

The Heavenly Sword emitted a clear and melodious sword cry, its azure light surging forth. Carrying the two of them, it shot upwards like an arrow released from a bow, breaking through the thin clouds and soaring straight into the sky!

"ah--!!!"

This time, Jiang Xiaochuan's screams were real and resounded through the sky.

The intense feeling of weightlessness left his mind blank.

He no longer cared about "keeping his distance" or "men and women shouldn't touch each other." He used all his strength to tightly wrap his arms around Lu Xueqi's waist, pressing his entire body against her back like an octopus. His face was buried deep in the hair behind her neck, his eyes were closed, and he unconsciously uttered incoherent sounds:

"Slow down! Slow down! Xueqi! Please! I was wrong! I was really wrong!"

"Xueqi! Slow down—!"

"Xueqi—!!!"

The howling wind tore his distorted screams apart, making them echo in the vast sky.

He shouted until he was hoarse, looking pitiful, completely unlike his usual lazy and calm self.

Lu Xueqi rode her sword ahead, listening to the tearful cries of "Xueqi" behind her, feeling the arms around her waist tightening, making it hard for her to breathe, and the trembling body behind her, its temperature unusually hot...

Her cool face was expressionless, but a barely perceptible smile flashed across her usually calm eyes. There was also a hint of unfamiliar satisfaction that she herself was unaware of.

Instead of slowing down, she subtly changed her mind, causing the Heavenly Jade Light to shine even brighter, and her speed increased by another third.

The sword sliced ​​through the sky, leaving a long, graceful blue trail in the clouds.

"Holy crap..."

Not far behind, Zeng Shushu and Qi Hao, who were riding side by side on their swords, exchanged a silent glance and saw the same expression on each other's faces.

Sympathy, and a lingering fear.

Zeng Shushu shrank back and lowered his voice to say to Qi Hao:

"Senior Brother Qi, tell me... is Senior Sister Lu flying on a sword, or...?"

He paused, then found a fitting word, "Beast taming?"

Qi Hao's lips twitched, but he didn't reply.

He looked at the blue light rushing ahead in the increasingly dark sky, and at the cyan figure on the blue light holding Lu Xueqi tightly as if she wanted to grow old with her. He suddenly felt a little fortunate.

Fortunately, I was "lowly skilled" and "lacking in spiritual power" just now.

The setting sun left only a final golden edge hanging on the horizon. The clouds were dyed a magnificent crimson and golden purple.

Three sword lights of different colors, like three shooting stars, streaked across the dazzling sky and sped southward.

Above the azure sword light at the very front, the boy still clung tightly to the girl's waist, burying his face in her back as if it were the safest place in the world (?).

The girl stood tall and straight, riding the wind on her sword. Her cool and beautiful profile seemed to be coated with a warm and soft light under the glow of the sunset, and her lines seemed to have softened a little bit (?).

By the time Heyang City came into view, the sky was completely dark, with only a hazy gray-blue tinge remaining on the horizon. Dots of light shone in the darkness below, forming a warm, inviting sea of ​​human warmth.

The Heavenly Sword descended from the clouds in a secluded spot outside the city and landed steadily.

The moment the sword came to a stop, Jiang Xiaochuan remained in a tight embrace, his face buried in Lu Xueqi's back, motionless.

After several breaths, as if finally confirming that it was safe, he tentatively and extremely slowly released his arms. His legs went weak, and he almost lost his balance.

A hand reached out just in time and supported his arm. The fingers were slightly cool, but strong.

Jiang Xiaochuan looked up and met Lu Xueqi's gaze.

"Th-thank you." Jiang Xiaochuan straightened up with her help, his voice still a little unsteady, and his legs were weak.

That "sword control" he just did was more tiring than fighting ten battles; it almost scared the soul out of him.

Lu Xueqi released her grip on Jiang Xiaochuan's hand, and looking at his pale face and slightly red eyes, a slight sense of guilt welled up in her heart again.

She knew that she had deliberately sped up, which was a bit excessive.

But she just wanted to see him panic, to hear him call her name, and to feel the warmth and strength of his tight embrace.

She didn't know why she had this thought.

But... during those few days, he always avoided her and kept his distance, leaving her feeling empty inside.

Just now, he finally stopped dodging, hugged me so tightly, and shouted so loudly.

Although she had frightened him, her heart was strangely filled with something.

She watched him rubbing his legs in the twilight, muttering "You scared me to death," and a barely perceptible smile curved her lips.

Next time...do it again.

She looked away, no longer looking at him.

At this moment, Qi Hao and Zeng Shushu also landed. As soon as Zeng Shushu came down, he sidled up to Jiang Xiaochuan, winking and asking, "Old Jiang, how was it? Was Senior Sister Lu's 'Sword Control Technique' still 'stable'?"

Jiang Xiaochuan glared at him irritably and ignored him.

To avoid unnecessary trouble and attention, the four of them changed out of their conspicuous Qingyun Sect robes and into ordinary clothes outside the city.

Qi Hao was dressed in a simple blue robe, yet his gentle and refined temperament remained undeniable.

Zeng Shushu changed into a blue scholar's robe that was neither new nor old, and while fanning himself, he had a somewhat unconventional scholar's air about him.

Jiang Xiaochuan wore the simplest coarse blue robe, which made his face appear even paler.

Lu Xueqi also changed into a simple light blue dress. The material was ordinary, but when she wore it, her cool and aloof temperament could not be concealed. On the contrary, the simple clothes made her look even more breathtakingly clean and beautiful.

The four walked into the city.

Heyang City was the most prosperous city within a radius of hundreds of miles. Even at night, the streets were still bustling with people and brightly lit. The noise from taverns and teahouses, the cries of vendors, and the laughter of pedestrians mingled together, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere.

Jiang Xiaochuan is a regular here; he used to sneak down the mountain to play quite often.

He hadn't gone far inside the city gate when an old man selling wontons spotted him. He grinned, revealing his missing teeth, and greeted him, "Hey! Brother Chuan! Haven't seen you come down the mountain in a while! What brings you here today? Come, come, a bowl of freshly cooked pork wontons, would you like?"

Another sugar figurine vendor peeked out and chuckled, "Brother Chuan, I've saved that Monkey King sugar figurine you ordered last time for you!"

"Hey Chuan, over here! These freshly arrived loquats are so sweet!"

In no time, several vendors greeted him familiarly.

Jiang Xiaochuan felt a little embarrassed. He glanced at Lu Xueqi beside him and, seeing that she looked normal, he breathed a sigh of relief. He waved to the others and replied with a smile, "Uncle Li, Uncle Zhang, Aunt Wang, I had something to do today. Next time, I'll definitely patronize your business!"

Zeng Shushu watched with amazement, nudged Jiang Xiaochuan on the back with his fan, and chuckled, "Not bad, old Jiang, you're doing pretty well here! No wonder you're someone who frequently 'goes down the mountain for experience'!"

Jiang Xiaochuan chuckled twice.

However, soon, more attention was no longer focused on him.

Even if Lu Xueqi changed into ordinary clothes, her appearance and temperament would still stand out like a bright pearl in the dark, too conspicuous, when she walked through the bustling, mundane streets.

Wherever he went, passersby turned their heads, stopped, whispered among themselves, and pointed. Exclamations and gasps filled the air.

"Look! That girl... is she a celestial being descended to earth?"

"Wow...she's so pretty! I've never seen such a beautiful girl before!"

The crowd gradually gathered, their eyes fixed intently on Lu Xueqi.

Jiang Xiaochuan's heart skipped a beat.

He quickly stepped forward, blocking Lu Xueqi's view and shielding her from some overly direct gazes. At the same time, he winked at the familiar vendors and whispered, "Uncle Li, Uncle Zhang, please help us disperse this crowd. My friend... is sensitive."

The vendors were shrewd enough to notice Jiang Xiaochuan's serious expression and the extraordinary air about the girl in blue, so they joined in, shouting, "Come on, come on! What's so interesting? Don't block the way!"

"Brother Chuan's friends are practically gods; how dare you presume to know them? Go away!"

The crowd dispersed slightly, but their eyes remained fixed on each other, and the buzzing of conversation continued.

Someone recognized Jiang Xiaochuan and, seeing him walking side-by-side with this stunning woman, seemingly familiar with her, assumed they understood. Laughing, they loudly teased, "Brother Chuan! That's not fair! You married such a heavenly wife, and you didn't even invite your brothers for a wedding feast!"

"Exactly! Brother Chuan is so lucky!"

"Sister-in-law is really...tsk tsk, Brother Chuan, you must have accumulated a lot of good karma in your past life!"

Hearing these words, Jiang Xiaochuan's face turned green. He quickly waved his hands, raising his voice eight octaves: "What nonsense! Don't talk nonsense! This is my fellow disciple! Just a friend! An ordinary friend!"

As he explained, he kept stealing glances at Lu Xueqi with a nervous heart.

Her face remained expressionless, still with that aloof and indifferent look, but her lips seemed to be pursed tighter, and her eyes... seemed even colder than before?

Yes, she must be unhappy. Being pointed at and talked about by so many people, and even being called his "wife," is already a favor to her that she managed not to draw her sword.

Jiang Xiaochuan panicked even more, glaring at the laughing men: "Go away! I'll tear your mouths apart if you say another word! Go do what you're supposed to do!"

Amidst laughter and good-natured chatter, the crowd gradually dispersed, though glances still occasionally drifted over.

Jiang Xiaochuan breathed a sigh of relief and wiped away non-existent cold sweat from his forehead.

He thought for a moment, then moved closer to Lu Xueqi, almost touching her shoulder, using half of his body to block most of the persistent, scrutinizing gaze coming from the side.

From certain angles, it really does look like he's protecting her.

Those who recognized Jiang Xiaochuan, seeing his protective stance and hearing his earlier denial that she was his "wife," assumed that the young couple were just shy and embarrassed to admit it. So they wisely stopped teasing him loudly, exchanged knowing glances, shook their heads with smiles, and went about their own business.

Lu Xueqi turned her head slightly and glanced at Jiang Xiaochuan, who was almost right next to her. The boy's thin shoulders and back were tense, as if he was trying to shield her from those annoying gazes.

His face was still flushed, whether from anxiety or something else, it was hard to tell. Her lips, pursed, curved upwards in a barely perceptible, extremely subtle arc.

The slight displeasure that had arisen in her heart because they were "just friends" suddenly dissipated. Oh well, it's good that he's willing to protect her like this, even if it's just out of friendship between fellow disciples.