Chapter 146 The Toxic Love Brain in a Xianxia Novel (8)

Chapter 146: The Villainess’ Obsessive Love in Xianxia (8)

The appearance of Bai Mufeng immediately silenced the previously arrogant group. Jiang Yuchen’s eyes darted around before he spoke first:

"Senior Brother, I am Jiang Yuchen, one of the disciples newly eligible for this year’s inner sect selection..."

Glancing at Si Yin with a sharp warning in his eyes, Jiang Yuchen added, "What happened earlier was all a misunderstanding."

"We were just looking for a friendly spar, with no intention of harming anyone."

"Right, brother?"

Si Yin couldn’t care less to waste time with them and played along, "Indeed, it was a misunderstanding."

For some reason, the moment Si Yin spoke, Bai Mufeng sensed an odd sense of familiarity.

This person before him… he had clearly never met before.

"What’s your name?"

In a rare moment, the typically emotionless Senior Brother actually took the initiative to ask the name of a no-name outer sect disciple.

"Chen Rong."

After another glance, Bai Mufeng confirmed once more that he had truly never seen this person before…

Perhaps it was just a misunderstanding.

"The Cloud Ripple Sect prohibits instigating fights or causing trouble," Bai Mufeng reminded again before turning to leave.

Just as he was about to depart, someone suddenly stopped him…

It was Tang Qing.

At some point, she had appeared behind Bai Mufeng, her voice timid:

"Senior Brother..."

"This is a gift for you."

Her voice, raw from the icy winds of the cliff, was unusually hoarse. Cradling a small square box in her palms, her eyes shining brightly, she gazed at Bai Mufeng.

"Pfft—does this girl not know Senior Brother’s rule?"

"For years now, Senior Brother hasn’t accepted any female disciple’s affections..."

"How brazen, bold enough to give him a gift in public!"

Ever since Bai Mufeng cultivated the Path of Emotionlessness, female disciples had no chance left. An unwritten rule took hold in the Cloud Ripple Sect:

Female disciples were forbidden from giving gifts to Senior Brother.

All such admiration and confessions were merely obstacles to his cultivation.

As expected, Bai Mufeng made no move to accept it, replying coldly, "I don’t need it."

"Don’t waste your time on me."

If the first sentence was cold and indifferent, the second carried open disdain.

Love, hate, fury, and infatuation—all pointless emotions...

Tang Qing was probably just as foolish. Rejected by Bai Mufeng in front of everyone, she merely froze for a moment before actually opening that small box.

As soon as it was opened, the icy aura distinctive to Blue Ice Grass instantly spread. "Senior Brother... this is what you need."

Blue Ice Grass?

Realizing what was inside the box, a flash of surprise flickered in Bai Mufeng's eyes. How could she have known he was searching for Blue Ice Grass?

Only then did he notice Tang Qing's appearance—she was the one the old man had pointed out earlier.

Perhaps the old man had told her about his need for Blue Ice Grass...

Recalling the old man's words, Bai Mufeng knit his brows tightly. "I don't need it."

Refusing once more, Bai Mufeng's figure blurred as he swiftly left the scene.

Leaving Tang Qing alone, standing there dumbstruck.

The light in her eyes faded instantly the moment Bai Mufeng's figure vanished completely.

As whispers swirled around them, Si Yin was the first to react. He promptly closed the box containing the Blue Ice Grass. "We should leave."

Perhaps struck by the earlier rejection, Tang Qing didn't shake him off right away when Si Yin grabbed her hand...

Back in Tang Qing's cave, she remained spaced out, her eyes vacant, like those lifeless dolls hung on the wall.

Si Yin sighed—he'd known this would end badly.

From what he understood of Bai Mufeng, he hated how female cultivators gazed at him, especially someone as devoted as this obsessed little freak...

Of all people to fall for, why choose someone who practiced the Path of Emotionlessness? It was clearly impossible!

Bitching to himself, Si Yin felt even more regretful about the Blue Ice Grass. For the first time in his life, he'd nearly gotten killed over some weed, only for it to be utterly useless!

Goddammit, your messed-up romance—dragging me into this mess!

Biting back his anger, Si Yin steadied himself, preparing to offer some token comfort to Tang Qing while carefully choosing his words.

But Tang Qing spoke first.

"Take off your mask."

At the sudden request, Si Yin complied, revealing his true appearance—piercing eyes and sword-like brows, the very features Tang Qing adored most.

Her fingers traced his face, and once again, Si Yin felt the burning intensity of her fingertips.

That same adoring gaze reflected in Tang Qing's pupils, where Si Yin could clearly see his own image...

"Why wouldn't you accept my gift?"

Caressing Si Yin's brows, Tang Qing croaked, "Did I do something wrong?"

You didn't do anything wrong—I did...

Why'd I ever get mixed up in poisoning in the first place!

Under Tang Qing's unwavering stare, Si Yin couldn't close his eyes or let his gaze wander. He was left staring straight ahead, paralyzed.

The little deviant continued speaking, "Senior Brother... I've liked you for a very, very long time."

Her raspy voice carried a distinct stubbornness. Taken by surprise, Tang Qing took a step forward and actually pressed her lips to Si Yin's brow!

The unexpected warmth startled him, and Si Yin's eyes widened in shock!

The kiss was light, just a brush, brief and tender.

An inexplicable heat suddenly surged through him. The fearless little troublemaker, who feared nothing in the world, turned red for the first time.

Coming to his senses, Si Yin pushed the little deviant back!

"You—"

Pushed aside, Tang Qing still seemed dazed, her eyes holding the same clarity Si Yin was familiar with. Even after performing such an intimate act, her gaze remained as innocent as a child's.

"Divine One..."

Unconsciously, Si Yin's voice also turned hoarse. "Has no one ever told you that going around kissing people... isn't appropriate?"

"Between us..."

Tang Qing had now calmed down. "It was just an accident."

All the passion and affection from moments ago vanished. Tang Qing returned to her usual slow, measured manner. "Take this."

What landed in Si Yin's hand was none other than the Blue Ice Grass they had gone through hell to get...

He knew exactly how much effort the little deviant had poured into acquiring this plant, and he remembered the way she had looked at it as if it were a rare treasure...

"Divine One, I can't accept—"

Before he could finish, the last few words seemed to trigger Tang Qing. The previously expressionless girl's eyes suddenly turned dangerous. "You do."

"From now on, what I hate most... is those words you just said."

"If you don't want this..."

She left the rest unsaid, but Si Yin clearly sensed a chilling murderous intent.

The little deviant meant it...

Just moments ago, she had genuinely wanted to kill him.

So, rejected by her crush, she's using me as a substitute? And it's a shakedown at that...

Meeting the little deviant's gaze, Si Yin fell silent, but his mind flashed back to that sudden kiss...

His lips still tingled with the lingering warmth, and the look in Tang Qing's eyes just then...

System announcement: "Detected increase in Si Yin's Love Points. Current Love Points: -17."

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Sorry this chapter's late—posting now, will edit later.