Chapter 107: Secretly Practicing the Rival's Heart Method (First update, seeking monthly votes)

Soft.

This was the first reaction that flashed into Ren Yidao's mind as his consciousness returned to his clone.

So soft.

In Ren Yidao's eyes, Li Qiushui had always been like a sharp sword.

And a drawn, sharp sword at that!

Never hiding her edge, pointing her sword at the world, and showing off her sharpness to the outside world to her heart's content.

She could only restrain herself a little in front of Shi Xue, but even that restraint was limited.

When they first met, she was disguised as a man, cold and arrogant, ready to chop off someone's hand right from the start.

When they met again, she was a peerless beauty drinking alone, as cold as frost and snow.

During the half-month of traveling together afterward, although Ren Yidao learned more about her personality, it was limited to the surface.

And this time, through an accidental encounter and a twist of fate, Ren Yidao gained a deeper understanding of her.

But even so, the two of them were at most in a state of being strangers, not yet friends.

Perhaps after a long time, their relationship would gradually warm up step by step, becoming friends, and then slowly unlocking the romanceable DLC...

Until the two of them kissed.

"?"

The soft sensation made Ren Yidao's consciousness drift away for a moment.

Sure enough, just like that saying goes.

No matter how cold a man is, he still has a warm... uh, that's not the one.

No matter how hard the lips are, they are soft when you kiss them.

Ren Yidao really couldn't help it.

Subconsciously, he wanted to habitually lick his own lips.

But he forgot one thing.

"Mmph!!?"

Li Qiushui:???

Crack!

Ren Yidao:?

Coming back to his senses, even with Ren Yidao's temperament, his pupils shook.

Holy crap.

Folks, the situation doesn't seem right!

How did I get forcibly kissed!?

There's a downer girl!

His brain whirred at high speed as Ren Yidao chose the best solution among countless possible developments.

Should he play along? Just go all the way, take advantage of the chaos to get to the point, and make the raw rice into cooked rice?

Or should he treat this as an accident? Explain it properly and ask for her forgiveness?

Both choices actually had their merits.

One would completely seize the dominant position, but the risk was huge; if things went wrong, he could easily be hunted down by the entire Beigan.

The other would hand the initiative to the other party, making it easy for the matter to just fizzle out.

Either way... they were both just too boring.

Ren Yidao decided to choose the third path.

A prankster must have a prankster's own way of doing things!

"Three, two, one... good!"

His body trembled, and as if startled, he abruptly pushed Li Qiushui away and suddenly stood up, hiding in the corner of the wall.

Li Qiushui:... Hm?

Taken aback by the sudden movement, Li Qiushui stared blankly at Ren Yidao.

What is wrong with him?

Before Li Qiushui could react, Ren Yidao spoke first, saying with a pained expression:

"You, how could you do such a despicable thing!?"

"Miss Li! Didn't I tell you not to be impatient?"

"By doing something like this, did you not consider my feelings? Am I just some frivolous man who accepts anyone?"

Do you think I am some fickle little fox?

Well... I could be.

"Ah?"

Li Qiushui came back to her senses, her expression one of great shock.

He, he, he, he...

How could he be like this!!?

How is it that it looks like he lost out and I gained something?

Ah!!?

Li Qiushui couldn't even care about the knots on her body; she struggled to stand up and angrily rebuked:

"What kind of nonsense are you spouting!?"

"How could I..."

"A dignified Princess like me would take liberties with you?"

"Are you insane!?"

Her face twitching wildly, Li Qiushui wished she could just kill the guy in front of her.

"Isn't that the case? I have already made a promise to you that I would definitely find a way to save you all, but why did you take advantage of me when I was unprepared to do such a..."

Although Ren Yidao's expression was better than Li Qiushui's rage, he was also frowning, suppressing his emotions as he said:

"Besides, when it comes down to it, whether the Restriction in this cave is real or fake has yet to be verified."

It would have been fine if he hadn't mentioned this, but as soon as he did, Li Qiushui became even angrier.

Otherwise, did I make it up?

I fabricated a reason just to have you engage in intercourse with me?

Are you crazy? Or am I crazy?

"I heard them say it with my own ears..."

Click.

Accompanied by a soft sound, Li Qiushui and Ren Yidao simultaneously felt their control over their Dharma Power.

Strength restored.

"... Restriction."

The Restriction was undone.

If this had been a moment ago, it would have been a joyous occasion for everyone.

But now...

And after the Seal was undone, the atmosphere in the cave became even more interesting.

Ren Yidao took a deep look at Li Qiushui, shook his head slowly, and sighed:

"The Seal is undone; it seems this place does not require the... intercourse you spoke of."

This look of his deeply stung Li Qiushui's heart; unable to voice her grievances, she shouted indignantly:

"It really wasn't me!!!"

Li Qiushui was on the verge of a breakdown, feeling that no matter what, she couldn't explain it clearly.

"Those two monsters really did say it like that!!!"

It really wasn't me!

I don't want to... ahhhhh!

With her Dharma Power restored, the furious Li Qiushui had Sword Qi surging around her, instantly slicing the red rope wrapped around her body into several pieces.

Blushing with shame, she glared angrily at the shameless man before her, pointed her fingers like a sword, and thrust them forward without hesitation.

Die!

Die, you bastard!

If I kill you, I can restore my innocence!

Ren Yidao looked at the furious Li Qiushui, but in his heart, he began to smile.

Hooked.

He did not dodge at all, even puffing out his chest to meet her, saying loudly:

"Ren is ashamed of nothing before Heaven! And has no cause for shame before men!"

"Since things have reached this point, if you want to kill me to silence me, then kill me!"

While performing, Ren Yidao was carefully experiencing the Sword Intent from Li Qiushui's strike.

Heh, what a coincidence.

The Sword Intent I was aiming for earlier has been delivered so quickly.

Unstoppable, peerless sharpness, the King's Way surging... shame and anger? Oh, that part can be ignored for now.

The cave was not large, and the distance between the two closed in an instant; the Sword Qi at Li Qiushui's fingertips had already stung Ren Yidao's skin.

Ssh!

Her sword-fingers were like a Sword, sinking into the rock wall behind Ren Yidao like a red-hot knife.

Like a wall-pin, Li Qiushui forced Ren Yidao into the corner of the cave.

"..."

"..."

The two stared at each other, neither looking away first.

Li Qiushui was feeling unsettled, while Ren Yidao was intent on creating that unsettlement for her...

Just as Ren Yidao was preparing to continue his performance, he heard a soft sound coming from the other side.

"Cough, cough..."

Shi Xue, who had just happened to wake up, broke the stalemate in the space.

Li Qiushui took one last deep look, imprinting this man's face in her heart, and said slowly:

"I will remember this matter."

I, Li Qiushui, will certainly not forget today's events.

You just wait for me!!!

To this, Ren Yidao turned his head away, looking like a decent man who had been taken advantage of.

"Do not mention this matter again!"