Chapter 43

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A soft kiss gently and soundlessly landed on her forehead.

Full of tenderness and affection.

Qu Panyan stared blankly at the slowly fading shadow, knowing full well that she was the one who suggested the idea of kisses and hugs, yet seeing how Su Lingyu responded so obligingly, still left her momentarily at a loss.

How did things develop to this point?

She had just merely tried using the “I fell down, I can only get up with kisses and hugs” meme from her previous world, and because Su Lingyu had been exceptionally gentle and soft towards her these past two days, she decided to take advantage of it.

Never did she expect Su Lingyu to genuinely comply with her request!

She couldn’t help but ponder. Does this sister have any feelings for me?

Su Lingyu suppressed the surging emotions in her heart, calmly finishing the kiss with an unchanged expression. Seeing Qu Panyan still lying motionless, coupled with a stunned expression, a tinge of worry and embarrassment surged within her.

Could it be that Qu Panyan was merely teasing and didn’t really want her to kiss?

Su Lingyu lowered her eyes, her gaze dim and uncertain, constantly reproaching herself for her impulsiveness and absurdity. Despite this, she had to maintain an appearance of composure and nonchalance on her face as she asked, “Aren’t you getting up yet?”

She couldn’t just ignore Qu Panyan’s well-being. She had to take care of her no matter what.

Qu Panyan blinked rapidly, her mind already in complete disarray. Basic language functions had utterly collapsed, and she felt like she was shooting herself in the foot.

Su Lingyu spoke indifferently, “Isn’t that enough?”

Would she still complain that she didn’t get enough kisses?

Qu Panyan’s mind froze for a moment then she dumbly replied, “Um, not enough.”

Then, the two of them fell silent, even the air around them seemed to instantly solidify. The atmosphere was so awkward that it made one’s scalp tingle.

Qu Panyan was completely sober at this moment, and the scene just now kept replaying in her mind like a rewind footage. However, the instant she broke through the barrier of shame, her face gradually turned red, and her ears felt like they were on fire.

What did I just say?

Oh my god! What the hell did I just say?!

How could I be so presumptuous?!

She roared internally while contemplating a solution. Just as she was planning to give an awkward yet polite smile and admit defeat by getting up, a familiar and gentle fragrance enveloped her.

A tender kiss landed on her face once again.

This time, it was on her cheek.

Gently, like a dragonfly skimming the water’s surface, it stirred Qu Panyan’s heart fleetingly yet steadily, creating countless ripples that lingered endlessly.

This time, Su Lingyu didn’t pull back. Her hands remained on either side of Qu Panyan’s head, and her low, lazy voice gently whispered, brushing against Qu Panyan’s ears, causing her to flutter and blush even more. “Is this enough?”

There seemed to be an air of determination that if Qu Panyan said it wasn’t enough, she would keep kissing her until she was willing to get up and eat.

Su Lingyu looked at her blushing face, which was as charming as a delicate flower, and a hint of a smile finally appeared in her eyes. “Is Yan’er blushing?”

Qu Panyan quickly covered her face that was about to burst into flames and stammered, “Sis-sister Lingyu is so beautiful, anyone being kissed by you would blush!” More than blushing, I feel like I’m about to explode like fireworks!

She even had the urge to get up and boldly declare, ‘You kissed me, so you have to take responsibility! I’m yours for life!’

But she didn’t dare. She was still entangled in the question of whether Su Lingyu truly liked her or not. At this point, she could see that Su Lingyu was particularly fond of her, almost indulging her every request. However, she couldn’t be a hundred percent sure about the motivation behind this responsiveness—was it ‘I care for this junior and want to treat her well,’ or ‘I really like this person and want to be good to her for a lifetime?’

The only thing she could be sure of was that she was about to be driven crazy by Su Lingyu’s teasing! She wanted to transform into a groundhog and emit a long series of howls to express her excitement and impatience.

“Do you like it Yan’er?”

Qu Panyan widened her eyes, her eyelashes brushed against her fingers, and she suddenly became nervous—oh my god! Is this a confession?!

Alright, I’m prepared! If you say you like me, I’ll immediately offer myself up, no need for you to do anything!

Qu Panyan nervously and somewhat excitedly replied, “I like it.” Who in this world wouldn’t like being kissed by Su Lingyu! Well, I certainly do!

Su Lingyu said, “Since Yan’er likes it, shouldn’t you do something to repay Sister Lingyu?”

Su Lingyu’s voice suddenly became clearer, and Qu Panyan could feel a warm breath brushing over her fingertips, teasing her heartstrings and making her heartbeat quicken.

Then she heard Su Lingyu say, “Come on, be a good girl and have your meal.”

Qu Panyan: “…”

Sister, look at your script. Is it time to say this line now?

Don’t you think saying that at this good moment is a bit of a mood killer?

Su Lingyu, on the other hand, remained calm. Since Qu Panyan’s reason was too common, she didn’t think much about it. She had indeed encountered many female juniors blushing upon seeing her, simply because she was good-looking.

Qu Panyan’s words undoubtedly placed herself in this category of juniors who blush in front of her. Su Lingyu didn’t think she liked her in a romantic way, so she wouldn’t hastily confess her feelings. Instead, she was relieved that Qu Panyan didn’t reject her intimate contact, further solidifying her belief in the idea that “love will grow over time.”

There is plenty of time ahead, so no need to be impatient. Haste makes waste; one should not be too eager to eat hot tofu.

Qu Panyan secretly opened her fingers and indeed saw Su Lingyu turning away and getting up. She couldn’t help feeling a bit frustrated while asking herself inwardly: Has she not fallen for me yet?

The next moment, she saw Su Lingyu turn back.

Su Lingyu stood by the bedside and opened her arms towards her, calmly and composedly looking at her. “Come here.”

Qu Panyan didn’t immediately understand what she meant.

Su Lingyu sighed and said helplessly, “Don’t you still need a hug from me?”

—I can’t get up. I’ll only get better if Sister Lingyu kisses and hugs me.

Qu Panyan: “!!!”

She suddenly felt full of energy and quickly got up, taking the initiative to embrace Lingyu’s neck, feeling secretly pleased. I don’t care what her intentions are; I absolutely adore how this celestial sister caters to my every request!

Su Lingyu held her slender waist, feeling content, and her tone became even more indulgent. The warm breath once again brushed against Qu Panyan’s ear as she said, “Can you get up and have your meal now?”

Qu Panyan happily responded, “Yes! I can now after being kissed and hugged by Sister Lingyu!”

She suddenly exclaimed in surprise as Su Lingyu lifted her horizontally.

Su Lingyu effortlessly carried her to the dining table, gently placing her in a chair, and then handed her a pair of chopsticks, taking care of her in every way while saying, “No more fussing.”

It took Qu Panyan a while to come back to her senses. She slowly took the chopsticks and obediently started eating.

I am simply…being treated like Madam Su!

She suddenly was filled with anticipation for the future—Is this divine sister going to fall for me soon?

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Qu Panyan spent every day on the Wangchen Peak, going through the integration process, completely undisturbed by the outside world. Her cooperation with Kang Congshuang also became more and more tacit, and the beatings she endured became less frequent. After five days, with Kang Congshuang’s assistance, she had gradually gained control over her spiritual energy.

Although her spiritual energy still showed signs of resistance, it had weakened significantly and was no longer as fierce and aggressive as before. Given time, she would be able to fully control it.

Under the guidance of Elder Tianhong, she also attempted to integrate the spiritual energy into her Golden Core, gradually breaking free from its closed state. All that remained was for her to completely subdue the spiritual energy and assimilate the two.

Qu Panyan’s progress was getting smoother by the day, so Su Lingyu felt reassured.

Qu Panyan even learned a way to seek encouragement from Su Lingyu, asking her for specific rewards—kisses and hugs. 

She went from timidly requesting to boldly asking for them later because Su Lingyu had grown accustomed to them and didn’t mind her closeness. So, with selfish intentions, she brazenly asked Su Lingyu to kiss and hug her.

Su Lingyu was not a casual or ordinary person. She was aloof and composed, always knowing what she was doing, and no one could coerce her into doing anything. She wouldn’t act on a whim, let alone kiss and hug a junior even if it was for encouragement.

However, Qu Panyan was still worried. She was afraid that she might have become an exception in Su Lingyu’s heart. She feared hearing Su Lingyu telling her that she was a well-liked junior, and it was acceptable to kiss and hug her.

In matters of emotions, one often feared wishful thinking and overthinking of the situation. After a series of Sherlock Holmes-style deductions, she arrived at the conclusion that Su Lingyu likes her. Yet, she was afraid to ask only to receive a response, ‘You misunderstood.’

That would be truly awkward and heart-wrenching.

In her previous world, she had encountered such situations too many times with friends, making her cautious and hesitant to take that step.

So, she decided to wait a little longer and continue observing. Feelings for someone cannot be concealed, and if Su Lingyu liked her, it would become apparent one day.

Anyway, they all had long lifespans, so she could wait patiently!

On the day Qu Panyan could stay at the Tailing Peak to continue her fusion, Lou Wuhua came.

Still acting just like the familiar head teacher, she held Qu Panyan’ hands, praising her as a good disciple with a benevolent expression that almost rivaled a Buddha statue in a temple.

Lou Wuhua’s arrival this time was not accidental nor was it impulsive, and Su Lingyu wouldn’t let her come to Xianmeng Sect without a reason. She directly stated that she had something to discuss and went to the tea pavilion with Su Lingyu.

Qu Panyan was left in her room to continue on with her assimilation.

The two of them sat down in the tea pavilion, and Lou Wuhua didn’t beat around the bush, getting straight to the point, “Have you heard about An Cheng’s missing body?”

Su Lingyu remained unperturbed, “No, and I’m not interested.”

She had killed An Cheng with her own hands, severed their connection, and erased all traces of him from her heart. His name was no longer worthy to be mentioned in her presence.

Lou Wuhua chuckled, “Hey, my dear Lingyu, don’t be so impatient. I didn’t come here to ask if you were interested in hearing about An Cheng.”

Su Lingyu looked at her calmly.

Lou Wuhua leaned against the table and continued, “I saw An Cheng.”

“He was… stitched up.”

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