Star Martial Soaring Cloud

The moment the words left his mouth, the air seemed to freeze.

Su Qinhe was taken aback at first. Her clear, moon-like eyes suddenly widened. Before the shock in her eyes had faded, a blush quickly crept up her neck and onto her cheeks, staining her ears red.

Wang Xiao's ears were even redder and hotter than hers, and she stammered, "No... Miss Su... Fairy Su!" She didn't even know how to address her properly for a moment.

As the Holy Maiden of Fengyuxuan, Su Qinhe had never been addressed in such a flippant tone before, making her heart pound like a drum and her breathing become rapid.

"Should I get angry? But he seems to be my benefactor. Even if he is my benefactor, he shouldn't be so frivolous, right? Or should I pretend I didn't hear him..." Countless thoughts flashed through Su Qinhe's mind. Even though she was known for her quick wit, she didn't know how to deal with it for a moment.

She subconsciously pulled her white gauze dress, which had been torn by the force of the attack, closer. Her face, which was already exquisitely beautiful and half-hidden by the thin veil, was now flushed with a blush, adding a touch of naivety to her appearance. She was completely different from her usual aloof and ethereal self.

"You... what nonsense are you talking about!" Su Qinhe's voice was barely audible, with a slight tremor.

Compared to her previous cold and resolute demeanor, she now seemed more like a wronged little girl.

She lowered her eyes slightly, her long eyelashes trembling like butterfly wings, not daring to look at Wang Xiao, and only spat softly at the ground.

Looking at Su Qinhe's flushed cheeks and embarrassed appearance, Wang Xiao felt a headache coming on.

"No, no! Fairy Su, please don't misunderstand!"

He waved his hands hastily, his voice urgent, his cheeks burning uncontrollably, and his words becoming incoherent, "That's not what I meant! I meant... Fairy Su, are you alright? Can you get up by yourself? If not, I... I'll help you so we can leave this place of trouble as soon as possible. I absolutely didn't mean anything else!"

As he explained, he stood there helplessly, raising and lowering his hands, unsure of where to put them, afraid that he might do something that would cause Su Qinhe to misunderstand.

As Su Qinhe listened to his incoherent explanation, the embarrassment in her heart subsided slightly.

She raised her eyes and secretly glanced at Wang Xiao. She saw that he looked flustered and even had fine beads of sweat on his forehead, which did not seem like he was lying.

A hint of a smile flashed in her cool eyes, but she quickly concealed it, only gently shaking her head, her voice still tinged with weakness: "I...I'll try."

As she spoke, she gripped the jade flute in her hand, took a deep breath, and tried to mobilize the vital energy within her body to support her as she stood up.

But as soon as he exerted force, a piercing pain shot through his body, his blood surged, his vision went black, and the body he had just lifted fell back down heavily with a muffled groan.

Her vital energy was already exhausted, and she had been corroded by the evil energy in Qin Wuming's sword energy. At this moment, she didn't even have the strength to stand up.

Upon seeing this, Wang Xiao's heart tightened, and she was so frightened that she took two steps back, asking with concern, "Fairy Su, are you alright?"

Su Qinhe leaned against the rock behind her, her face pale and cold sweat beading on her forehead.

She bit her lower lip, looked at Wang Xiao's worried eyes, hesitated for a moment, and said in a weak voice, "Brother Wang... this is troublesome!"

After saying that, she turned her face away completely, her ears turning so red they looked like they were about to bleed!

"Huh?" Wang Xiao's eyes widened suddenly, and she froze, as if she couldn't believe her ears.

He stared blankly at Su Qinhe, his mind a complete blank, his heart pounding at its peak, and all he could hear was the pounding of his heart; even the sound of the wind seemed to have vanished.

Then he steeled himself – now was the time to act and end this awkward situation more quickly.

"Why is my heart beating so fast? I'm even more nervous than when I fought Xiao He! Sigh..."

He had never held a woman before, and the thought of holding this aloof and ethereal woman in his arms made him stiffen all over, and even his breathing became cautious.

I wanted to get moving quickly, but my feet felt rooted to the spot and I couldn't move an inch.

Seeing that he hadn't moved for a while, Su Qinhe's cheeks turned red again, even more so than before.

She glanced sideways, not daring to look Wang Xiao in the eye, her voice barely audible, carrying a barely perceptible urging: "Brother Wang..."

"Oh... okay! Okay!" Wang Xiao finally realized what was happening and quickly replied.

He took a few deep breaths, trying to calm his wildly beating heart, and strode forward, carefully crouching down.

He reached out, hesitated for a moment, and then gently slipped his hand under Su Qinhe's knees and back, slowly lifting her up.

The moment he touched it, a soft touch made him freeze, and he didn't even dare to breathe.

Su Qinhe's body was very light, as if it had no weight, and she exuded a faint fragrance—not the smell of spices, but a natural, sweet fragrance like orchids and musk, lingering around his nose, making him feel as if his heart was about to jump out of his body.

The moment Wang Xiao picked her up, Su Qinhe's body involuntarily tensed up.

She instinctively reached out and grabbed Wang Xiao's collar, her fingertips trembling slightly.

She could clearly feel Wang Xiao's strong arms, the warmth emanating from his body, and the slightly rapid heartbeat.

This was the first time she had been so close to a man. Her cheeks flushed, her heart pounded, and even her eyes became evasive, as she dared not look at Wang Xiao's profile.

The two were extremely close, close enough to feel each other's breath, and a strange and tense atmosphere filled the air.

Wang Xiao carried Su Qinhe, walking very slowly and steadily forward.

"Heavens above, earth below, please don't let anything go wrong at this time!"

He could feel the slight trembling of the person in his arms and smell the refreshing fragrance. A strange feeling arose in his heart, and even his previous embarrassment faded a bit.

Wang Xiao's voice was a little hoarse. He looked ahead, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible tension: "Fairy Su, I'll find a safe place as soon as possible."

Su Qinhe gave a soft "hmm," so faint it was almost inaudible.

She leaned against Wang Xiao's chest, trying to keep her head as far away from his body as possible, but the faint warmth of his body lingered around her nose, and she could even clearly hear his chaotic heartbeat.

For some reason, the unease in my heart gradually dissipated like ice and snow melting away.

She couldn't help but steal a glance at Wang Xiao's profile—the gentle glow of the setting sun illuminated his face, outlining his clear and upright features, making him appear to be radiant.

This sight made her heart skip a beat, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly. She dared not look again, but the scene she had just witnessed just wouldn't leave her mind.

"Fairy Su, Master Yuankong may not be able to make it in the near future due to some reasons!"

"Su..." Seeing no response for a long time, Wang Xiao looked down as she spoke, her voice gradually fading away as her gaze moved downwards.

The afterglow of the setting sun is slowly sinking towards the distant mountains, dyeing the sky a gentle orange-red.

Su Qinhe in his arms had fallen into a deep sleep at some point. The fingers that had been gripping his clothes had quietly loosened, and her slender fingers were slightly curled up, as if gathering an invisible breeze.

Her brows and eyes relaxed considerably; the usual cool gaze was now masked by sleepiness, leaving only a soft curve. Her long, thick eyelashes hung quietly, casting a small, pale shadow beneath her eyelids, occasionally fluttering gently with her breath, like a butterfly resting on a petal. The blush on her cheeks hadn't completely faded, and the setting sun's light added a touch of luminous glow.

Her breathing was as light as an evening breeze brushing against the grass, even and long. The faint fragrance emanating from her breath blended with the twilight around her, bringing a sense of peace to the heart.

"Sigh, this Demon Island is truly grueling! It's even more cruel and difficult for female cultivators! How come everyone's so exhausted?"

Wang Xiao sighed softly, lightened his steps, and spread out all his spiritual senses to carefully investigate the surrounding movements. At the same time, he quickened his pace to find a suitable hiding place.

The volcanic plains are mostly rugged rocks and barren vegetation, making them unsuitable for hiding.

He sped forward for about half an hour and finally found a hidden cave under a mountain wall.

The entrance to this cave is hidden by dense bushes and is difficult to find without careful exploration.

The entrance to the cave is small, but the interior space is quite spacious, dry, clean, and odorless, making it an excellent hiding place.

What's even more delightful is that there are several ancient trees bearing wild fruits not far away, and beside the trees is a narrow waterfall with clear, babbling water.

Wang Xiao carried Su Qinhe into the cave, found a relatively flat rock inside, used his inner energy to warm the rock until it was pleasantly warm, and then carefully settled her in.

Fearing she might catch a cold, he picked some broad, thick leaves nearby and wove them into a simple leaf garment, which he then gently covered her with.

Afterwards, he went to the waterfall to fetch some clean water and picked some plump, juicy wild fruits, placing them beside her.

Along the way, they also caught two plump pheasants and a rabbit in the bushes. After cleaning them up, they carried their prey back to the cave.

A campfire was lit, its leaping flames licking at the dry branches, its warm light illuminating the entire cave and dispelling the chill from the crevices in the rocks.

After an unknown amount of time, Su Qinhe, who was curled up on the rock, trembled slightly and slowly opened her eyes.

The first thing you see is a flickering campfire, its warm glow dispelling the chill of the cave and illuminating the scene inside.

The air was filled with a rich aroma of meat, mixed with the fragrance of spring water and a hint of fruit sweetness, which wafted into her nostrils and brought her a sense of warmth on her empty stomach.

She moved her fingertips and touched a rough but warm piece of fabric. Looking down, she saw that it was a simple tree shroud woven from broad leaves, which covered her completely and protected her from the chill of the mountain wind.

Her gaze slowly shifted, and she saw several plump, juicy wild fruits on the rocks beside her, their colors bright and clear. Next to them was a wooden cup filled with water, and not far away, by the campfire, a familiar figure was squatting there, intently turning the meat roasting over the fire.

She didn't say anything, just stared blankly at Wang Xiao, her gaze involuntarily following his busy figure.

The flickering firelight cast shadows on him, outlining his focused profile in shifting light and shadow. She gazed at him, lost in thought.

A strange sense of security slowly rose from the bottom of her heart, gently enveloping her.

Su Qinhe couldn't help but purse her lips, her gaze softening further. She even unconsciously softened her breathing, afraid of disturbing this rare tranquility and afraid of being discovered by him in such a direct and intense gaze.

Wang Xiao paused in his flipping of the grilled meat, as if he had noticed something. He looked up and met Su Qinhe's gaze, which was still fixed on him.

A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes, which quickly turned into a gentle smile as he asked, "Fairy Su, you're awake?"

Su Qinhe's cheeks flushed instantly, as if they had been stained with rouge. She quickly lowered her eyes, her voice barely audible, carrying a hint of undisguised shyness: "Hmm... I'm awake. Thank you for taking care of me, Brother Wang."

As soon as she finished speaking, she seemed to suddenly remember something, and the blush on her cheeks deepened. After hesitating for a moment, she raised her eyes, her gaze filled with a hint of pleading and shyness: "Brother Wang, could... could we wait outside the cave for a moment?"

Wang Xiao was taken aback for a moment, then realized that the woman must have some inconvenience. He quickly nodded and said gently, "Okay, I'll wait outside the cave. Please call me anytime if Fairy Su needs anything."

With that, he put the roasted meat aside, got up, and walked out of the cave.

The cave returned to silence, with only the faint crackling of the campfire.

A moment later, Su Qinhe's gentle voice came from inside the cave: "Brother Wang, you may come in now."

Wang Xiao responded and entered the cave. As soon as he stepped into the cave, he was stunned by the scene before him and stopped in his tracks.

The cave, which had been somewhat simple and empty just moments before, has now undergone a complete transformation. It is no longer rough and crude, but instead exudes a sense of warmth and elegance.

Several small glass lamps hung on the cave walls, emitting a soft, warm light that intertwined with the glow of the campfire, making the cave even brighter.

On the originally bare stone wall, several silk handkerchiefs embroidered with orchids and plum blossoms are now hanging.

Near Su Qinhe's resting place, there was a carved bronze mirror on a rock, and next to it was a peach wood comb with smooth teeth, which was obviously a frequently used item.

A faint incense burner flickered in the corner, its delicate fragrance blending seamlessly with the aroma of the roasted meat.

In addition, there were several cushioned futons placed next to the campfire, clearly for people to rest on.

What surprised Wang Xiao even more was that Su Qinhe had already changed into a new dress.

She wore a light pink ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), with delicate peach blossom patterns embroidered on the hem. As she moved, the skirt swayed gently, like peach blossoms fluttering in the air.

Her long hair was neatly combed and loosely tied into a bun, secured with a jade hairpin. A few strands of hair fell on either side of her face, making her skin look even more radiant and her eyes gentle. Compared to her previous aloof and ethereal appearance, she now had a touch more delicate and lively charm.

Wang Xiao was stunned for a long while, her tone full of shock and confusion: "Fairy Su, this... what is this?"

Seeing his dazed expression, Su Qinhe smiled and explained gently, "These were taken from the cellar. One can create their own world using the Divine Sense Void Realm and simulate it with supernatural powers to create a cellar. This cellar can be attached to objects or the body for storing items. The higher the user's cultivation level, the larger the cellar space will be."

She paused, then continued, "The Demon Island is dangerous. It can take anywhere from a month to a year to leave. How can we survive without preparing some daily necessities? I happened to have some commonly used items stored in this cellar, so I just casually arranged them."

As she spoke, she glanced at Wang Xiao's still somewhat dazed gaze, frowned slightly, and asked疑惑地问道, "Young Master Wang, don't you know these things?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiao felt a wave of bitterness and confusion wash over her.

Is this the foundation of a noble family?

He had been cultivating in Qixing Mountain for many years and had never heard of any kind of storage. He usually carried items in either a bag on his back or a simple cloth bag. He had never seen such a magical way of storing things.

"My master and senior brother are so stingy! Even if they let me roam free, they didn't have to raise me into a country bumpkin!"

Yesterday, when he was drinking with Xiao He, he wondered how that small wine pot could pour out so much fine wine. Now it seems that it was also due to the cellar.

As for why they didn't use the cellar to set up camp, aside from the fact that they were men, it was probably also because of their training on the Demon Island!

Wang Xiao sighed inwardly, and a thought popped into her head uncontrollably: Is this the difference between men and women?

"My carefully prepared cave, compared to this, isn't much better than a doghouse!"