After the time travel, my cheat program disappeared.

With just one glance, the Womb Mandala could plunge Shang Yueqing into an endless hell of rouge, from which she could never escape.

Even just a glance at Shi Yan, catching a whiff of her fragrance, would cause her to arch her back uncontrollably, until she finally slumped down completely, utterly exhausted.

Naturally... when faced with similar techniques, Shi Yan could also sense Shang Yue Qingqing's technique.

She shouldn't be looking at herself.

Seeing Shi Moyi's reaction, Shi Yan immediately scooped the girl into his arms.

Amid the girl's somewhat embarrassed reaction, Shi Yan carried her towards the temporary residence of the "Shangyue Sect".

The place where "Shangyue Sect" is temporarily staying is not far from Shi Hongqi's residence.

This piece of land is located in the area with the worst spiritual energy within the "Heaven and Earth" region; otherwise, it wouldn't have been used to build the inverted building where the servants lived.

Because of Shi Yan's words... it seems that Shi Hongjian has really given up the possibility of cooperating with the "Shangyue Sect".

She didn't care whether "Huangtian Houtu" would suffer a great calamity after she offended "Shangyue Sect".

They didn't care whether the saying "the enemy of my enemy is my friend" would work after they offended the "Kamizuki Sect".

The world is vast, but nothing is greater than the words of one's teacher.

Before Shi Yan even reached the area where the "Upper Moon Sect" was temporarily residing, she was stopped by a figure dressed in a moon-white robe.

The moon-white robe was decorated with a crescent moon emblem drawn in light gold thread.

The man, tall but not burly, even somewhat thin, with only a tuft of hair that he stubbornly tied up, stood in front of Shi Yan.

Shi Yan tilted his head slightly.

If I remember correctly...

Elder Gan.

The man just stared intently at the little girl in front of him.

Last time, it was because of this little girl that he felt like he had escaped death, and a terrible sense of panic suddenly arose in his heart.

"If you don't have an appointment... Miss Shi Yan, please leave."

Last month, Gan did her best to suppress the murderous intent in her heart.

He didn't know why... but whenever he saw the girl's cute little face, he felt a terrifying murderous intent rising in his heart.

That murderous intent... was even more terrifying than the mortal enemy he encountered during his travels, who stole his rare treasures and even trampled his hand underfoot.

Last month, Gan didn't even know why.

But... hatred arises from the depths of one's own heart.

Looking at Shang Yuegan, Shi Yan was momentarily at a loss for what to do.

This is still within the territory of "Heaven and Earth," and last month Gan was, in the end, still a guest of "Heaven and Earth."

Even if she really beat him into a pig's head, Shi Hongjian would never say a word.

Can--

The fact that Shi Hongjian dotes on me is one thing, and the fact that I have to give Shi Hongjian face is another.

Now... I really can't just take action casually.

"If Aya were here," Shi Yan couldn't help but think.

There's no need for Aya to lift a finger; she can start fighting with Yuegan right away.

But... if Aya is around, it's not good for me to cause trouble for Yue Qingqing.

Just as Shi Yan was struggling with his decision, the girl's clear voice suddenly rang out, "Elder Gan..."

Shi Yan raised his head.

Last month, Qingqing stood on a stone step, looking at herself, her face still bearing that almost innocent and naive smile.

But... in Shi Yan's arms.

Upon seeing Shang Yueqing, Shi Moyi suddenly trembled all over, wishing he could shrink into Shi Yan's arms.

"Master Shiyan came to see me—"

Very nonchalant words.

However, since yesterday, Qingqing's way of addressing Shiyan has changed from "Miss Shiyan" to "Master Shiyan".

There was a greater sense of respect.

On the other hand... Shangyue Gan, as an elder, seemed like a prisoner who had been whipped, and dared not disobey Shangyue Qingqing's wishes at all.

Even... in the eyes of Sumire Uezuki, the gaze she gave to that innocent girl seemed to conceal a hint of fear deep within.

He made way for Shi Yan.

While comforting Shi Moyi in his arms, Shi Yan followed Shang Yueqing.

"Master Shi Yan..."

"Why did you come to find me?"

Stepping into an empty courtyard, Shang Yueqing turned to look at Shi Yan and Shi Moyi in Shi Yan's arms.

Teacher said it was hard to describe the way girls looked at him.

She should understand... that she came for Shi Moyi.

But... what puzzled Qingqing last month was why she had come because of Shi Moyi.

It was as if she had never laid a hand on Shi Moyi.

It's a contradiction.

"I came here for this child," Shi Yan gently comforted the little girl's back.

Last month, Qingqing nodded gently.

"Did you make a move on her?" Shi Yan looked at the radiant girl in front of him, and Shang Yueqing nodded.

"That..."

"Can you undo the [Mirror Flower, Water Moon] spell you cast on her?"

"Okay..." Last month, Qingqing was so honest that Shi Yan didn't even know how to deal with her.

Then... Shi Yan smelled a faint... faint fragrance, a mixture of morning dew and falling walnut blossoms.

Almost the instant the fragrance appeared, the little girl in Shi Yan's arms tensed up, her pupils narrowed to pinpoints, and finally her whole body trembled violently, collapsing limply in Shi Yan's arms, only letting out soft sobs of fear.

"Master Shi Yan..."

"Master Shi Yan..."

"I'm scared..."

"I'm so scared..."

She was finally able to sob out loud.

Part 395 Did Shi Yan's words backfire...? [2K words in one chapter]

I hugged Master Shiyan's neck...

She tightly wrapped her arms around Master Shiyan's waist.

His throat whimpered, squeezing out sounds like a wounded cub.

The girl trembled uncontrollably in Shi Yan's arms, recalling that sunny yet chilly afternoon, her teeth chattering repeatedly.

She was so scared.

Shi Yan held Shi Moyi in his arms.

He pressed down on the girl's head with his right hand, almost burying her face in his neck.

Shi Yan could clearly feel... the girl's tears and breath slowly wetting his neck.

It can also capture that kind of fear that has been suppressed for a long time, as if it suddenly blossoms.

It's hard to imagine... how a young girl like Shi Moyi managed to get through these past few days.

Tossing and turning, unable to sleep all night?

Watching the moon slowly rise and set amidst panic and oppression?

Comforting the girl in his arms, Shi Yan looked at the young woman in front of him.

Last month, Qingqing stood quietly in front of him, seemingly without feeling guilty or uneasy because of Shi Moyi's fear.

Shi Yan recalled Wen Ruya's description of Yue Qingqing.

A personality defect stemming from birth.

Unable to distinguish between good and evil, unable to comprehend joy and sorrow, the boundaries between right and wrong in their perception are blurred.

She didn't seem to think she had done anything wrong.

On the contrary... when seeing the girl's trembling expression.

She would even find pleasure in it.

For her, bland emotions were the most tasteless.

Fear and joy held immense value for her.

She was a born monster.

An innocent demon.

Holding Shi Moyi's head, Shi Yan seemed to want to pull the girl's body into his arms.

She looked intently at Shang Yueqing.

You did something that upset me—

“Sigh…” Upon hearing Shi Yan’s words, Shang Yue Qingqing looked troubled.

“You shouldn’t have hit her.” Patting Shi Moyi’s head, Shi Yan slowly squatted down, gesturing for the girl to get down from his arms.