Chapter 159: The Malicious Love Obsession in Xianxia (21)

Chapter 159: The Obsessive Love in Xianxia (21)

The crowd swarmed, and the Little Pervert's slender figure appeared especially petite as she jostled through the crowd.

Watching Tang Qing get bumped into yet again, Si Yin couldn't hold back anymore. "Watch out!"

He steered her by the shoulder, just enough to make her sidestep and avoid the oncoming person.

"Senior Brother..."

Suddenly pulled close by the one she adored, Tang Qing's face turned beet-red. Staring at the hands on her shoulders, she couldn't bring herself to push them away.

"Thank you."

Only then did Si Yin realize what he had done and quickly withdrew his hands. "Watch your step."

His fingertips still carried the lingering warmth from Tang Qing's body, making his pulse race. But... if he held on any longer, she would notice.

The *real* Bai Mufeng would never make such an intimate gesture.

He wasn't Bai Mufeng, nor was he... the one she truly wanted. The thought made Si Yin's lips suddenly feel dry.

"Senior Brother, look!"

The two had just arrived when the iron-flower show officially began.

"Iron flowers!"

With that shout, the craftsman flung the wooden ladle upward, sending molten iron splashing against the high wooden frame.

In an instant, blazing sparks scattered down, forming a dazzling rain of gold.

The brilliant glow illuminated the sky in a crimson glow.

It seemed to be Tang Qing’s first time seeing such a magnificent spectacle. Her eyes lit up, and she exclaimed, "Senior Brother, it's so beautiful!"

Completely absorbed in the performance, Tang Qing didn't notice Si Yin's gaze at that moment.

Standing beside her, Si Yin gazed at her profile intently. Under the flickering firelight, her focused eyes shimmered with dancing light.

A strange warmth welled up in Si Yin. Even if this identity was a lie, the Little Pervert's joy was real...

And that joy was something he had given her.

He still held the Ruyi Lantern, its tassel swaying gently.

"May all your wishes come true, and may everything go smoothly."

That had been Tang Qing's blessing for Bai Mufeng earlier. But now, Si Yin secretly wished to bestow the same blessing upon her.

"Little Pervert, may you find happiness and peace."

His soft whisper vanished into the noisy crowd, unheard by anyone but himself.

The system chimed: "Detected Si Yin's Love Points increase. Current Love Points: 42."

When the last sparks died, Tang Qing turned her head—only to find Si Yin already gone.

Confused, she murmured, "Senior Brother?"

The system: "He just left!"

"Si Yin's Love Points have risen quite a bit, now already at 42 points."

The decoy plan has been in motion, and clearly, the little devil was the first to fall for it.

"But Bai Mufeng's Love Points are still a problem..." While one side shows promising progress, the other remains completely stagnant. Bai Mufeng's Dao Heart is unshaken—until now, he hasn’t even spared a glance at Tang Qing’s infatuated eyes.

"Push harder." Just then, a spark landed on Tang Qing’s arm, carrying a faint warmth. She casually flicked it away, her tone teasing, "If slow persuasion fails, then turn up the heat."

So far, every confession she made was met with Bai Mufeng’s avoidance.

If he had no escape, would this Taoist Soldier still stay so indifferent?

The system: "Huh? What are you talking about?"

"Tang Qing, what did you just say..."

Before the system could ask more, Wang Dao’s voice suddenly rang in her ears, "Fairy, Fairy, I finally found you!"

"The crowd was too thick..." Wang Dao grumbled. He had planned to confess his feelings to the Fairy during the Qixi Festival, but after just a dozen steps, he was swept away by the crowd.

"Fairy, look, so many lanterns! I won them all!" Wang Dao was covered from head to toe in lanterns, like a walking lantern rack, beaming dopily as he awaited Tang Qing’s praise.

"Fairy, which of these lanterns do you like? Pick whichever you like!"

His voice then dropped to a murmur, "They’re all... I... won them just for you."

His handsome face was filled with bashful adoration.

Seeing Wang Dao’s clingy infatuation, Tang Qing suddenly understood why Bai Mufeng always treated her with such indifference...

It’s... kind of overwhelming.

Meanwhile, Bai Mufeng was coldly staring at the lantern before him.

Tang Qing’s Ruyi Lantern had found its way to him again.

"Still refusing to quit?"

Bai Mufeng frowned. Clearly, seeing this lantern again only soured his mood further.

With a wave of his hand, the lantern’s flame erupted, and soon, the entire lantern was engulfed in fire.

Amid the flickering flames, Bai Mufeng’s expression was icy.

Just then, an anomaly abruptly arose!

A strange scent suddenly filled the air!

Bai Mufeng recognized it instantly—the Nightmare’s hallucinogenic scent!

The Nightmare is a special type of demonic beast, cowardly and harmless, its only threat being its hallucinogenic scent. Once inhaled, one would fall into the unique illusion crafted by the Nightmare.

Damn it! How did Nightmare scent get on this lantern?

His first suspect was Si Yin—who else would pull a stunt like this?

"Is he here to kill Tang Qing?"

At this thought, the Army Breaker Sword let out a hum and suddenly appeared!

Relying on its powerful sword energy, Bai Mufeng attempted to slash through the illusory mist enveloping him. Yet, after one strike, the mist only grew thicker.

Just how many Nightmares had Si Yin killed?!

The usually composed Taoist Soldier's gaze finally began to waver...

"Tang Qing, is this really alright? Plotting against a fellow disciple—our Senior Brother, no less?"

Noticing Bai Mufeng's latest state, the system couldn't help but feel uneasy. So, the "switching the water" method Tang Qing mentioned was actually poisoning.

And a lethal dose at that. Given the way Tang Qing had just administered the poison, the system almost felt bad for the Nightmares—their nest had been ransacked by this ruthless Siren...

Tang Qing curled her lips indifferently. "You got a better plan?"

Given Bai Mufeng's current behavior, continuing to confess would just be a waste of time.

"Can you control the illusion created by the Nightmares?"

After a quick search, the system replied, "Yes, the shop has an item..."

The Siren looked even more pleased. "Perfect. Just what I needed."

"If he can't fall for me in reality, then we'll switch to a different scenario."

Adjusting her expression, the Siren made sure to instruct the system before losing consciousness, "Don’t forget to pull Wang Dao into it too."

With all three entering the illusion together, Bai Mufeng wouldn’t suspect her.

"Alright, let me see what kind of illusion to set up." Once Tang Qing fully lost consciousness, the system immediately got to work. "Bai Mufeng’s too strong—let’s strip his cultivation first."

"Take his legs out too—no escaping."

"Fallen young genius vs. kind and innocent village girl?" With a few tweaks by the system, the revered Senior Brother instantly crashed from his pedestal...