Capturing the Heart

Su Xue’s voice was solemn as she embraced Ye Bai’s neck as if she had embraced the entire world. Her intentions were undoubtedly revealed.

In fact, upon hearing Ye Bai’s words, her heart had already been deeply moved. In her mind, at this moment, she had completely acknowledged Ye Bai.

This was her junior brother’s profound love and trust for her. How could she possibly let him down...

Ye Bai’s heart was instantly filled with joy, and he also embraced Su Xue in return. The two silently held each other.

Of course, at this moment, Ye Bai had no ulterior motives. What truly made him happy was the expression of Su Xue’s heartfelt emotions.

Hehehe, in the end, Eldest Senior Sister belongs to me!

Lin Fei? Go to hell!

Ye Bai didn’t feel ashamed of his methods at all. He couldn’t possibly reveal the core secret, at least not now. However, there was no major issue with what he had just said.

After all, if it weren’t for Su Xue, why would he go through so much trouble to improve his cultivation techniques and martial skills?

He had only one goal, and that was to win Su Xue’s heart!

And now, he had finally succeeded!

Just then, a faint sigh echoed in Ye Bai’s mind. Immediately after, he felt great ease in his mind, as if something heavy had completely disappeared.

A sense of enlightenment arose within him. Ye Bai knew very well that this was most likely the obsession of the previous Ye Bai, completely vanishing.

From now on, he was himself, no longer bound by anything.

After a while, Su Xue seemed to realize something was amiss. Blushing, she pushed Ye Bai away and suddenly said, “Junior brother, you’ve been waiting here for me all this time. Haven’t you been cultivating yourself?”

Ye Bai nodded and earnestly replied, “Naturally, Eldest Senior Sister, your safety is more important to me than cultivation.”

Upon hearing these words, Su Xue was even more touched. She knew very well that no one could resist the temptation of cultivation, especially with such abundant and rich spiritual energy here. Any normal person would be unable to resist the urge to cultivate.

Yet, Ye Bai had stayed behind, and his purpose was for her!

Deeply moved, Su Xue bit her lip and softly said, “Junior brother, thank you.”

Ye Bai, however, smiled ambiguously and said, “Eldest Senior Sister, you don’t need to thank me for this. You’ve been taking care of me all this time, so I should also take care of you.”

Su Xue didn’t dwell on this and simply smiled, saying, “You’re right.”

At this moment, Ye Bai stood up and said, “Alright, it’s almost time. Let’s go.”

Su Xue hesitated slightly and said, “Junior brother, you must remember to come here tomorrow to cultivate. The spiritual energy here is very beneficial for cultivation.”

“I don’t plan on cultivating during this period. I’ll focus on stabilizing my realm.”

Ye Bai casually found an excuse. He had made up his mind that he wouldn’t cultivate recklessly until he found the spiritual medicine to temper his body.

He wasn’t worried about his cultivation progress at all. As long as he could cultivate, everything would be fine. What was even more important was that breaking through to a higher level was difficult for others.

But for Ye Bai, it was simply as easy as eating and drinking!

This was his immense self-confidence.

Su Xue did not persuade anything, but instead admired and said, “Junior Brother, your ability to endure cultivation and reach such a level truly surpasses me in terms of determination, perseverance, and innate understanding.”

“What are you talking about, Eldest Senior Sister? Without you, there would be no me. Why should we separate ourselves so clearly?”

Su Xue also thought about it and felt a sense of joy. The two of them left the cave side by side.

As they walked out of the cave, the sky was now covered in a magnificent red glow. When they entered, it was still noon, but now it was already afternoon.

They placed the token in front of Elder Zhou, respectfully bowing without uttering a word, ready to leave.

However, at that moment, Elder Zhou suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Su Xue with a peculiar gaze. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes as he said, “Su Xue, if I’m not mistaken, your current cultivation seems to have reached the fifth level of Qi Condensation?”

“Elder Zhou has keen insight! Indeed, I have already cultivated to the fifth level of Qi Condensation.”

Su Xue knew that such a matter couldn’t be concealed and immediately replied.

Elder Zhou stood up from his chair, stroked his beard, and exclaimed, “But I remember that when you entered, your cultivation was only at the third level. How did you progress this much in such a short time?”

“This...”

Su Xue’s mind raced, and she could only grit her teeth and say, “Elder Zhou, the disciple also doesn’t know what happened. While cultivating, I unexpectedly broke through to the fifth level of Qi Condensation.”

Elder Zhou’s gaze flickered as he deeply looked at Su Xue.

Ye Bai shook his head. Su Xue was not someone skilled in lying. Even now, as she spoke, her face blushed first.

Just as he was about to step forward and confess, Elder Zhou suddenly waved his hand and said, “Alright, I don’t need to hear details. You may leave.”

Both Ye Bai and Su Xue were stunned by this, feeling somewhat surprised.

Especially Ye Bai, who was already prepared to confess. After all, with his previous display of comprehending the heaven-ranked technique, it didn’t seem like a shocking revelation to comprehend another cultivation method.

Besides, he believed that Lu Yuan now knew about his fortuitous encounter, and regardless, it was a good thing. Lu Yuan had no reason not to protect him.

That was also the most important reason why he helped Su Xue improve her cultivation.

Otherwise, he believed Great Elder Liu Shengtian would definitely try every means to uncover his secret. At the very least, he would want to test whether he truly possessed exceptional talent.

Ye Bai and Su Xue exchanged a glance, both feeling fortunate and immediately left the pavilion.

“Junior Brother, rest assured, this Elder Zhou rarely interferes in internal matters of the sect, so it won’t be exposed.”

On the way, seemingly to reassure Ye Bai, Su Xue quickly explained.

Ye Bai smiled and said, “I understand.”

However, Su Xue suddenly stopped in her tracks.

Ye Bai was puzzled at first, but soon he realized that they had already reached the foot of the mountain, and ahead of them was the fork in the road where they would part ways.

As an ordinary disciple, he naturally couldn’t move to the area where core disciples resided.