16 Xiao Ning Er’s feelings

In the City Lord's office.

"City Lord." A gray-robed and white-beard elder with a sturdy build cupped his fists, as he walked in.

"Ye Shuo. You're back so soon. Did you discover something?" Ye Zong asked, raising his head from among the paperwork. Under Ye Zong's order, elder Ye Shuo was sent out to investigate Shen Yue.

"Yes. I have a report regarding that kid Shen Yue," Ye Shuo said. "In general, he keeps a very tight schedule where he cultivates and trains for the majority of the day. In truth, his cultivation had already reached 1-star Bronze rank."

"1-star Bronze rank? A few days ago his cultivation should have been 78 soul force," Ye Zong said. Because of the mysterious expert behind Shen Yue and the elixir formulas, he had thoroughly investigated him.

"Yes, in truth he's 1-star Bronze rank. This kid's soul force is very powerful for his rank. What he practices is surely a peerless cultivation technique," Ye Shuo reported what he observed, while Ye Zong slightly nodded his head with a solemn face. He continued, "The reason that I came to report is because today Shen Yue shared a Snow Wind cultivation technique with your daughter. I have only seen the first chant of it, but it was undoubtedly an incredibly powerful and profound cultivation technique, the likes of which I've never seen before."

Ye Shuo's eyes flashed with shock as he recalled.

Ye Zong raised his thick eyebrows in curiosity. A cultivation technique that could even shock the assassination expert and spymaster Ye Shuo?

"What is this cultivation technique?" Ye Zong asked.

Ye Shuo repeated the chant that he saw on the scroll in Ye Ziyun's hand while he was spying on Shen Yue and her.

As Ye Zong worded the chant, his expression filled with shock. Although it was only supposed to be the first chapter of the technique, he already knew that this technique was simply unparalleled. The most powerful techniques of the Snow Wind family couldn't compare to it at all, and his personal Seven Heart technique that he received from the Heavenly Sacred Border was also vastly inferior.

If the first chant was like this, just how high the cultivation technique that Shen Yue gave Ye Ziyun was reaching?

"Ye Shuo, were you able to detect that mysterious expert behind Shen Yue?" Ye Zong then asked.

Ye Shuo shook his head. "It's beyond my ability."

"I see…" Ye Zong said solemnly. If even Ye Shuo wasn't able to detect Shen Yue's master, then that expert was surely at least at the Legend rank. After thinking for a moment, Ye Zong said, "From now on we must not blatantly spy on Shen Yue or it will only offend the expert behind him. Instead, send some of your men to protect him."

"Yes, City Lord." Ye Shuo nodded and then said, "Regarding Shen Yue's character. From one day that I followed him around, he seems very kind hearted toward your daughter, otherwise he's indifferent toward others and fully focused on training. He's also very knowledgeable in regards to Inscription Patterns, not only alchemy."

"Mmm." Ye Zong hummed, while tapping a finger on his desk. After thinking for a while, he looked at Ye Shuo and said, "Try to keep an eye on this Shen Yue, but don't overdo it."

"Yes." Ye Shuo nodded again.

…

The fifth day started exactly the same as the fourth.

Shen Yue attended the Fighter Apprentice Class for the first lesson to check out how things were going over there and then went to train and cultivate while Nie Li was left stuck in classes for the next several hours.

Today Shen Yue skipped visiting Ye Ziyun and instead practiced continuously like a machine

By the time Shen Yue went to treat Xiao Ning Er in the late afternoon, his soul force had reached 160. From the reports that he received, Nie Li was still hunting horned sheep in the training ground.

Afternoon, Winged Dragon family mansion.

"Hello, Ning Er…" Shen Yue greeted Xiao Ning Er with a warm smile.

Today Xiao Ning Er's outfit seems even more charming and revealing than before. Her well-fitted dress seemed as if it was ready to take off, and a corset emphasized both her breasts with a small cleavage on top. She also seemed to put on meticulous make-up today, and she definitely overdid it.

As Shen Yue entered the room, he could clearly see how embarrassed Xiao Ning Er was when wearing this outfit.

"Shen Yue." Xiao Ning Er smiled shyly as she greeted Shen Yue. Her beautiful eyes sparkled in joy, showing off the dazzling colors within. She was happy that she was finally able to meet with him and talk, without being forced to hide.

These days, thanks to practicing with the Winged Lightning Dragon Technique, Xiao Ning Er experienced a rapid surge in her cultivation, which made her feel even more grateful toward Shen Yue.

Shen Yue lightly laughed as he walked in closer. "You seem even prettier than last time I saw you."

Xiao Ning Er's lips rose into a joyous smile, as her face heated up. She lowered her head and said quietly, "Thank you."

She secretly thought, 'This is the kind of clothes that Huyan Lanruo usually wears. Does Shen Yue like this kind of outfit?'

Shen Yue couldn't help but lightly laugh again, as he saw Xiao Ning Er looking so embarrassed, acting quite charmingly.

Today, very likely due to practicing a high-level technique, Xiao Ning Er did indeed look prettier than before. Her complexion cleared up and the skin on her face tightened, making her look more unreal and less childish.

"Let's treat your bruises. You should be healed soon," Shen Yue said, as he gently smiled.

"En," Xiao Ning Er nodded.

When Shen Yue started massaging the bruise on Xiao Ning Er's foot, Xiao Ning Er's eyes filled with sadness. Feeling the effect of Shen Yue's massage, she worried that after this treatment or the next one, she would be fully healed. By then there would be no reason for Shen Yue to visit her anymore. Xiao Ning Er secretly wished that she would be sick for some time longer.

Xiao Ning Er thought of something. She put on a serious look and said, "Shen Yue, the technique that you gave me is incredibly powerful. Thank you so much. I don't know how I can repay you, but no matter what you want me to do, I am willing!"

With the Winged Lightning Dragon Technique, practicing for an hour was even better than bitterly cultivating for an entire week. Xiao Ning Er was clear that it was an unparalleled and invaluable technique that Shen Yue shared with her.

Shen Yue looked up at Xiao Ning Er. Hearing her say such words made him feel a little guilty inwardly, as if he manipulated a naive and innocent girl based on his cheat knowledge of the novel. To him, Xiao Ning Er was not a collectable heroine in a game, but a person.

Shen Yue brushed these thoughts aside. He stopped his treatment and looked up straight into Xiao Ning Er's orange eyes.

Xiao Ning Er's eyelashes seemed to start to tremble, but she put on a brave front and pursed her lips, wearing a determined expression.

Looking at the bashful Xiao Ning'er, Shen Yue smiled playfully, saying, "No matter what I want? Are you sure you want to give this kind of offer to a stranger?"

Xiao Ning'er's body lightly shook, as her eyes moistened. In the end, it is as Shen Yue said they were just strangers. Unlike Huyan Lanruo or Ye Ziyun, Shen Yue barely knew her.

Xiao Ning Er endured the pain in her heart. Thinking about everything that happened between them, Xiao Ning Er couldn't wait anymore and asked, "Shen Yue, who is it that you like?"

Shen Yue let out a long breath. He looked deeply into Xiao Ning Er's beautiful orange eyes.

After a while he extended his hand, moving her beautiful orange strands of hair to the side with his fingers and gently brushing against her cheek as well.

Xiao Ning Er jumped in fright and her eyelashes trembled, but she didn't move, staring at Shen Yue with watery eyes.

Shen Yue would be blind if he didn't see how deeply in love with him Xiao Ning Er already was. He didn't feel like there was a need to delay things anymore. He said, "Ning Er, the girl I like… is you."

Xiao Ning Er's expression froze, as she stared at Shen Yue in shocked disbelief. Her lips opened slightly and she began speaking, but no sound came out.

Shen Yue moved his hand, touching Xiao Ning'er's cheek with the palm of his hand gently. She flinched hard, but then slowly relaxed her head into it, as her eyes moistened with tears. Shen Yue could feel the warmth of her breath on his wrist, he said, "Ning Er, I can see that you like me too. Even if it means giving up on Ziyun, I want you to be my girlfriend. I wonder, are you willing?"

Hearing Shen Yue's words, Xiao Ning Er was further flabbergasted and frozen for a long time. She pursed her lips and nearly sobbed. These last two days she has been constantly second guessing herself due to Shen Yue's puzzling attitude toward her. This question has been eating her from the inside.

If Shen Yue liked someone else, then why was he so kind to her? Why did he look at her in such an affectionate way, but then asked her to stay away? It was very painful for her heart.

She worried that since Shen Yue didn't even seem that attracted to Ye Ziyun, then it would be very difficult for her to get his attention. Because of that she trained very hard these last two days.

At this moment, Xiao Ning Er couldn't help but feel moved, as tears streamed down her cheeks. It was the first time in her life that someone actually preferred her over Ye Ziyun, the first time that she beat Ye Ziyun in something.

"Shen Yue, but, didn't you ask me to stay away?" Xiao Ning Er softly asked.

Shen Yue sighed, caressing Xiao Ning Er's cheek. "Yes, but I had my reasons. It wasn't because I didn't like you."

After staring at Shen Yue for a while, Xiao Ning Er's face suddenly riddled with panic in realization, as she softly said, "Shen Yue, but Shen Fei… My family wants me to…"

Instead of finishing, Xiao Ning Er began sobbing quietly. But, immediately, Shen Yue moved his hand and put his index finger on her soft lips. Xiao Ning Er didn't remove Shen Yue's finger and, after a moment, quieted down, looking at him with moistened eyes.

"Will you let them?" Shen Yue asked and paused for a moment. "And like hell I would! Ning Er, you have been practicing with the Winged Lightning Dragon technique these last few days. Is any of this still a problem?"

Shen Yue looked into Xiao Ning Er's eyes with assurance, as he held up her chin.

Seeing that sincere and kind look, Xiao Ning Er lightly sniffed.

Shen Yue gently smiled and said,"Once we display our talents even my Sacred Family won't be able to force us to do anything. Ning Er, I won't let you suffer any more, so, from now on, don't worry about a single thing."

Shen Yue wiped a streak of tears from Xiao Ning Er's face, but Xiao Ning Er's tears only intensified.

Seeing Xiao Ning'er sobbing with overwhelming emotions on her face, Shen Yue leaned forward and embraced her, as she really looked like she needed it.

Shen Yue's torso pressed against Xiao Ning Er's breasts and she flinched hard, but after a while she tightly wrapped her arms back around Shen Yue as well.

At this moment, Xiao Ning Er's dam seemed to have burst. All the baggage that she's been carrying dropped and the emotions that she stifled exploded out. She started sobbing, before beginning to wail.

Both of them embraced each-other in a tight hug. Xiao Ning Er's tears sunk into Shen Yue's cloak, as she cried loudly.

Xiao Ning Er felt so happy and relieved that she could rely on Shen Yue. Shen Yue had become a great pillar of support for her lonely self.

Shen Yue tightly hugged Xiao Ning Er with his arms in reassurance. Even if he hypocritically didn't want to ignore other amazing girls in this world, he still swore to himself to make Xiao Ning Er the happiest girl in the world. In the first life and in the novel, Xiao Ning Er suffered way too much.

Whoosh!

Suddenly sounds of wind and thunder sounded out and a cyan light burst from Xiao Ning Er's body. A blue light shot into the ceiling and a powerful aura spread out in all directions around her.

"Arrrgh!" Shen Yue shrieked in immense pain. If felt as if the sudden pressure of soul force would make his soul realm burst.

Boom boom boom!

Cracks formed in Shen Yue's soul realm nonstop, however, his soul realm was also healing and repairing at the same time. His soul force automatically formed into a vortex and started swallowing the foreign soul force.

Shen Yue gritted his teeth and with difficulty sent his consciousness to mobilize the mysterious seed inside his soul realm further. His soul realm started surging and rotated like a huge whirlpool, sucking in the foreign soul force and protecting the soul realm.

Meanwhile streams of light overflowed all around with Xiao Ning Er as the center, some of them hitting Shen Yue's body, some of them hitting furniture and demolishing it. Soul force was like ribbons surrounding Xiao Ning Er making her look like a heavenly fairy.

As the soul force condensed, it gradually gathered at the back of Xiao Ning Er forming a pair of transparent wings.

"Shen Yue! What's happening? Are you okay?!" Xiao Ning Er couldn't help but panic when she saw Shen Yue in pain.

Shen Yue gritted his teeth, as he stopped operating his soul realm. It seemed that everything was already over.

He looked at Xiao Ning Er in shock, his forehead sweaty. Xiao Ning Er actually soul formed right now all of a sudden and her soul forming took half of his life away!

This girl's feelings were simply that strong!

Shen Yue had no idea what would have happened if he didn't have the mysterious seed of cheats. Perhaps he would simply faint, or perhaps Xiao Ning Er would have crippled him for life!

Bam!

The door to the room burst open.

"Young Miss!"

The two guards shouted, barging into the room. From the outside they clearly heard their Young Miss' crying and then felt sudden ripples of soul force, as if from a fight with a Gold rank Demon Spiritualist.

The guards ran in, with their swords in their hands, only to see their young miss sitting at the side of a bed with large ethereal wings of soul force on her back and demolished furniture around her. They were dumbfounded and had no idea what was going on.

They ran in front of Xiao Ning Er, pointing their swords at Shen Yue. They didn't understand the situation, but their first instinct was to protect their Young Miss.

'Oh fuck, swords!' Seeing actual swords being pointed at him a short distance away, Shen Yue felt quite startled, as his eyes widened in shock. It was the first time that someone actually pointed a weapon at him like this. If only one of the guards made a move, perhaps, Shen Yue could even lose his life with his meager fighting ability!

Shen Yue raised his hands, palms open, indicating that he doesn't intend to fight.

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Note: I AM WRITING, but don't expect a new chapter soon, as I'm rewriting and rethinking the story.