Chapter 437: The Giveaway Saintess

After the topic of Spirit Tool Martial Soul Possession and Artifacts interrupted them, both Qin Jian and Hu Liena felt much better.

Often, emotions only make things worse; when a sorrowful mood continues to spread, one tends to torment oneself.

At such times, one needs to interrupt and jump out of the emotion to regain rational thinking.

And that was exactly the case for Hu Liena at this moment; her sad mood had been interrupted...

Consequently, the journey was much more harmonious.

Qin Jian did not overly dote on Shui Bing'er either, as he still had to be mindful of Hu Liena's feelings.

Besides, they didn't need too much intimacy; holding hands, smiling at each other, and watching the scenery outside the window together—that was the best way to be with one another.

Although Hu Liena sat alone opposite them, she would still catch the interactions between Qin Jian and Shui Bing'er out of the corner of her eye.

She didn't know why, but even though there were no overly intimate gestures, her heart felt even more sour.

Because that kind of plain, simple warmth and tacit understanding was something that had never existed between her and Qin Jian.

Only two people whose hearts are connected can display such a couple-like harmony.

Unlike herself, the relationship between her and Qin Jian was more of a connection based on desire; even when competing for a man, she only knew how to use such methods.

But is a relationship and affection obtained and maintained this way truly love? And how long would it be before Qin Jian grew tired of her?

The tricks and positions would eventually all be unlocked, so what about after that...

The little fox hugged her own pitiful self with a pained heart.

"Nana, what are you thinking about?"

A slender hand suddenly waved before her eyes. Hu Liena lifted her head in a daze and saw that Qin Jian had sat down beside her at some point, the smile on his face as warm as ever.

Having not had contact with him for a few days, Hu Liena felt flustered. At this moment, she couldn't help but lean her head on Qin Jian's shoulder and whisper, "Qin Jian... I don't know if... besides my body, there is anything else that can attract you..."

Qin Jian was stunned, then couldn't help but reach out and wrap his arms around her from behind. With his cheek against her hair, smelling the faint, pleasant fragrance, he laughed, "You, you're overthinking... Everyone has their own strengths, and isn't your greatest talent being a little fox spirit?"

"But won't you get tired of me?"

Hu Liena tilted her head slightly, pressing it against Qin Jian's chest.

Qin Jian reached out to stroke her hair and said, "Tired... of course I will get tired."

Hu Liena's face turned pale instantly.

However, Qin Jian immediately added, "But by then, our relationship will have long since become that of family, so even if I get tired, what does it matter?"

"Family?" Hu Liena looked at him blankly.

Qin Jian nodded and affirmed, "From the initial liking, transforming into love, and then into family affection—at that time, you and I won't need these reasons for mutual attraction. With just the word 'family,' no one will ever be able to separate us again."

Hu Liena fell into deep thought.

Qin Jian kissed her forehead and said, "Nana, we walk through this world once; isn't family what we are looking for? With so many hardships and countless accidents, no one knows what will happen, but as long as there is someone always by our side, someone who will never leave regardless of the situation, then we have the courage to keep going, don't we?"

Hu Liena was lost in a trance.

These were things she had never thought about. From childhood, once she awakened her martial soul, she was envied by everyone for working hard to cultivate.

Later, she was taken as a disciple by the Pope, so there was even less reason not to work hard, but she had never thought about why she should cultivate or why she should become strong.

Could it be that, like her teacher, her dream is to control the Dalu? Is this really what she wants...

Watching the scenery flying past the window, she fell into a soul-searching interrogation of who she was, where she was, and how she wanted to live...

Qin Jian stopped talking, quietly holding her, also watching the scenery outside the window fly by, as if all his worries had been carried away.

Perhaps this is why many people like to sit in a vehicle and space out...

The feeling of an empty mind is truly wonderful.

Walking and stopping like this, after about ten days, Qin Jian finally arrived at Liehuo Town once again.

"Chief Judge, do you need to go ahead alone this time? Or shall we head over directly?"

The Knight Order Captain asked very considerately beside the carriage.

Clearly, he was a thoughtful person, knowing that the Blazing Academy was completely different for Qin Jian than the Shenfeng Academy, and that his strategy would likely be similar to that for Tianshui Academy.

But what he didn't expect was that Qin Jian just rested his chin on his hand, leaning against the windowsill, with an interesting glint in his eyes: "No need, let's go directly. I want to see what they have prepared for me."

"Eh? Jianjian, don't you want to see Huo Wu first and discuss how to handle the Blazing Academy?" Shui Bing'er asked, puzzled.

Qin Jian shook his head and smiled: "No need. You can tell by the fact that the Shenfeng Academy was prepared early on; these old-established institutions are all watching my every move. And since I've been traveling toward the Blazing Academy, they must have prepared everything that needs to be prepared."

Shui Bing'er realized, then became curious: "Then how do you think they will act?"

Qin Jian rested his chin on his hand: "I don't know either..."

Shui Bing'er blinked her icy eyes: "Is there anything Jianjian doesn't know?"

Qin Jian put his hand down, laughing and crying: "There are plenty of things I don't know. What's wrong with you lately? Why do you always keep putting me on a pedestal?"

Shui Bing'er was bewildered: "What pedestal? I'm just speaking my heart..."

"Heh, infatuated woman," Hu Liena said coldly.

Shui Bing'er immediately responded: "Sorry, I don't think the 'giveaway' Saintess has the standing to say that."

Hu Liena frowned: "Who gave themselves away!"

"Oh, Saintess, you are truly forgetful. I still remember during the Spirit Master Tournament, you came to use Charm on Jianjian full of confidence, only to end up falling for him yourself. Isn't that giving yourself away?" Shui Bing'er said leisurely.

Hu Liena's cheeks slowly began to burn.

If no one mentioned it, she would have almost forgotten her first meeting with Qin Jian—that embarrassing Charm competition, a true 'giveaway' experience.

People, after all, always like to cast memories unfavorable to themselves to the back of their minds; if you can't remember it, you can pretend it doesn't exist...

"Shui Bing'er, don't go too far! At least right here, right now, I am the legitimate one!" Hu Liena stomped her foot.

Shui Bing'er looked at her with a face full of pity: "Do you know that people who say that usually have bad things happen to them very soon?"

Hu Liena immediately pointed at her: "Shui Bing'er, can you stop looking at me with that expression? Do you know that I hate that look of yours the most? It's as if I'm destined to be separated from Qin Jian. Let me tell you, no matter what, I will never give him to you!"

Shui Bing'er did not refute, did not get angry, and just looked at her with a faint smile, which made the little fox want to stomp her feet again.

"Ahem, look, everyone, the Blazing Academy has arrived."

Qin Jian stepped forward decisively, blocking the sparks flying between the two women's gazes.

He pointed outside the window and said, "Aren't you curious about what kind of formation Blazing Academy has prepared for me? It looks quite interesting..."

Hu Liena and Shui Bing'er were successfully distracted by him and looked outside...

It's the end of the month, time to cast your monthly votes, la la la~

(End of this chapter)