Fairy, I'm going to control you tightly!

Looking at the two people embracing tightly, Bai Jie felt a complex mix of emotions, and an indescribable feeling welled up in her heart.

I was the one who came first! Whether it was developing feelings for someone, trying to get closer, or mustering the courage to express my admiration... I was the one who started it all!

Bai Xiaomeng was abruptly pulled back to reality by her sister's call.

She immediately sprang away from Ji Nanbei's embrace, quickly tidied her appearance, and looked up at the sky with feigned composure, as if studying the weather.

"Ah, it's my younger sister. What a coincidence."

Bai Jie's inner thoughts: What a coincidence! You came here on purpose!

At this moment, Bai Jie just wanted to loudly denounce her older sister!

Liar, big liar!

Mingming had told herself that the Sword Immortal was a difficult person to get along with, cold-hearted, and arrogant, and that she wouldn't even bother to greet him if they met on the street.

Damn it, I was the one who was kept in the dark all along!

Your sister opened her heart to you, and you tried to play tricks on her, didn't you!

Feeling betrayed, Bai Jie suppressed her inner turmoil and forced a slightly strained smile.

"So my older sister and senior sister are so close, that's... wonderful."

As she spoke, she naturally stepped forward and took Ji Nanbei's (Xiao Jingxi) arm in an intimate gesture.

At this moment, Ji Nanbei felt that the scene before him was too déjà vu.

Tsk, a subtle atmosphere seemed to suddenly fill the air.

Bai Xiaomeng's lips twitched almost imperceptibly.

"Well, we're all fellow disciples, so it's normal for us to be familiar with each other."

Bai Jie and Bai Xiaomeng both thought to themselves: "No way!"

Even Bai Xiaomeng herself found these words unconvincing.

However, since things have come to this point, what else can we do but grit our teeth and keep quiet?

A nameless sorrow welled up in Bai Xiaomeng's heart: Why did it turn out like this?

For the first time, I truly fell in love with someone. At the same time, I also gained a younger sister who is worthy of my love and affection.

Two wonderful things happening together should have brought double the joy, and what we should have received was a dreamlike and blissful time...

But why did it develop into this way...?

Ji Nanbei (controlling Xiao Jingxi's body): ?

I don't think I understand this situation very well. Xixi, what do you think?

Ji Nanbei naturally couldn't directly ask Xiao Jingxi at this moment.

If he actually asked.

He would then discover that... Xiao Jingxi's consciousness had already completely "crashed" due to excessive shock and confusion, and the "core" of information processing was almost burned out.

So, in this subtle and slightly awkward atmosphere, the three of them strolled around Luoling City for a while before returning to their respective lodgings to rest.

Tomorrow, the group will set off for the Dao Sect.

In fact, the trip had already been delayed, all because of dealing with the demon clan's turmoil in Luoling City.

Using an excuse, Ji Nanbei manipulated Xiao Jingxi's body back to her room.

At the very least, before ending this soul possession and returning control, a relatively stable and undisturbed environment must be created for Xiao Jingxi.

Otherwise... given Xiao Jingxi's introverted and shy nature, facing these "unexpected situations" directly would likely be quite worrying.

Back in his room, after closing the door, Ji Nanbei (consciousness) finally let out a long sigh of relief.

"It seems I caused you quite a bit of trouble today."

To be fair, for Hsiao Ching-hsi, who is not good at handling complicated interpersonal relationships, having a few extra people with whom she has a somewhat "strange" relationship could indeed be troublesome.

but……

"No, not really. Actually... if possible, I'd like to make some friends. It's just that I often don't know how to do it."

Xiao Jingxi's voice rang in her mind, still carrying her unique peace and composure.

It's hard to imagine that a girl with such a gentle nature would be rumored to be such a cold and unapproachable "little sword fairy" in the outside world.

Thinking of this, Ji Nanbei couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

"Hey! I have a feeling... you're secretly laughing at me!"

Xiao Jingxi, who keenly sensed Ji Nanbei's emotional fluctuations, immediately lodged a "protest".

However, given Ji Nanbei's consistently "bad" nature, he naturally wouldn't back down just because of the girl's small protest.

The more you protest, the more I... um, stop, stop! (A dangerous thought is nipped in the bud)

After chatting for a while, it was almost time for Ji Nanbei to have his soul possessed.

"I'll come again tomorrow. There should be enough time before you head to the Dao Sect to get all the necessary formalities covered. Can you handle the rest on your own?"

Given the previous incident involving a vixen, Ji Nanbei explained to Xiao Jingxi in advance that he would be "absent" from the event.

Xiao Jingxi paused for a moment.

After a brief silence, the girl's voice came again:

"Well, I... I should... be able to handle it myself. You don't need to worry about me."

For some reason, a subtle sense of guilt swept through Ji Nanbei's heart.

However, this was not enough to shake Ji Nanbei's resolve!

If Xiao Jingxi could manifest a physical form, coupled with her stunning beauty and temperament, her destructive power might be immense, but if it were merely her voice...

Ji Nanbei is still able to harden his heart.

"come on!"

He controlled Xiao Jingxi's body, reaching out to gently pat the top of his head as encouragement to the girl.

"There's something I need to tell you!"

"Um?"

Xiao Jingxi's sudden, slightly hurried reaction startled Ji Nanbei.

"So... do we... count as... friends?"

The girl seemed to have mustered a great deal of courage to utter the question.

Ji Nanbei blurted out without even thinking:

"It doesn't count, and it won't count in the future."

silence……

Despite the silence, Ji Nanbei could still clearly sense Xiao Jingxi's mental state, and the intense sorrow that suddenly struck like an avalanche of snow.

However, Ji Nanbei's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

"My little sword immortal, you are still too inexperienced and naive! Do you know that pure friendship is rare between men and women?"

"Huh?"

The girl, still choked with sobs, uttered a confused voice.

"If two people admire each other and understand each other, they will naturally desire to take their relationship to the next level. Moreover—"

Ji Nanbei's tone shifted, becoming somewhat mischievous, "Don't you usually look in the mirror much? Do you even know how good-looking you are?"

"Ugh—!!!"

At this moment, even a naive girl like Xiao Jingxi fully understood the deeper meaning behind Ji Nanbei's words.

The sorrow that had been pouring down like an avalanche came to an abrupt halt, instantly replaced by a more surging shyness that almost overwhelmed her.