Chapter 351 (2/2)
Gongsun Huang and Tang Lianxin naturally did not have any dissent.
”Oh, boy, This Young Lady has to play the role of strict parent again.” Shi Yuan groaned.
The others could not help laughing.
While Su Xing currently discussed with the girls inside the Star Nest, Qingci was also putting on a similar show, however, compared to the harmony of Su Xing's side, Qingci's Star Generals were far more intense.
Other than Comparable to Rengui Guo Xue who was not fond of chatting, they more or less expressed confusion. Li Longkui was particularly very belligerent.
”At the current Phase, becoming sworn siblings with him does not have any disadvantages at all, and we perhaps will need his aid in the Fourth Phase.” Qingci explained.
”Is he worthy of belief?”
”Worthy of belief or not, this poses no disadvantage to Your Servant, is that not so?” Qingci lightly smiled.
”Wu, it seems so, but…For Elder Sister to lose and recognize him as Big Brother…”
”Excessively haggling over gains and losses will only lead to gains that do not make up for losses, remember this sentence.” Qingci calmly said. She turned around, her blue clothes fluttering along with her hair. Those eyes clearer than gems stared at Su Xing, showing a mysterious luster: ”Your Servant currently hesitates over the matter of his Star Generals. Now it seems, this sworn siblings matter is Your Servant's opportunity.”
”What does Elder Sister mean?” Li Longkui's anger had dissipated. The woman could hear the meaning of Qingci's words.
”We will see at that time. Longkui, Elder Sister shall not be deceived by a few words from a man.” Qingci stared at Su Xing: ”It is perfect to borrow this opportunity to see the Innate Skill he inherited from the Majestic Star, to see what ability he possesses.”
”Qingci, have you finished preparing?” Su Xing hollered from his side.
”Young Lord Su Xing, if you will.” Qingci flipped out a longsword in passing. This sword was completely translucent, especially the swortip that seemed to be like water. A clear light flowed over the sword's body.
With a look, he could tell it was an item out of the ordinary.
”This sword's name is 'Sublime Water,'5
”Qingci, you always self-address as ‘Your Servant,’6 which actually makes you appear miserly. I feel it would be great if you addressed yourself as Qingci. If I become your Big Brother, I definitely will have you change that.” Su Xing feigned seriousness.
Qingci slightly smiled, but he did not know if she listened.
Su Xing also took out one of the Langya, and after both sides made their salutations.
The next instant, Su Xing beautifully brandished a horizontal slash.
Qingci flung the Sublime Water sword.
The sword edge was like an unfolding ribbon. The sword's trajectory immediately became unfathomable, and a cold light skimmed past Su Xing's eyes. Even if Qingci was graceful, her attack method nevertheless far exceeded Su Xing's expectations.
The Sublime Water Sword transformed into a fairy. Su Xing retreated for the time being, blocking the sword light.
A light at the end of the tunnel.
Qingci's wrist shook.
Shua.
The sword edge raged with rainwater. The yellow sands were swept aside, and her sword qi was like a water dragon, shaking a dazzling light inside the yellow wind. Then, it detoured past Su Xing's defenses from the most absurd angles.
Suddenly, it wound its way back, rising and falling.
The sword qi was erratic, attacking from an angle impossible to appear from.
Su Xing leaned, and suddenly, he disappeared from Qingci's eyes. Her brows creased, not showing the least bit of surprise. Even Su Xing had to endlessly praise this level of concentration.
”Little Sister, take this.” Su Xing closed in passing, Langya slashing immediately afterwards.
A crisp ring in the wind.
When the Sublime Water Sword touched Langya, it suddenly transformed into a flexible net, and the sword tip bent and spun before Su Xing's eyes.
A thin wound then bloomed.
At the same time, Su Xing nevertheless already got close to Qingci's chest.
Qingci did not change expressions. Her sword turned back, her beautiful eyes instantly bursting with a sort of rarely seen severity. The sword qi of the Sublime Water Sword rolled out like a tide. The yellow sand and earth was shredded to pieces, but it tried in vain to swallow Su XIng. The latter rushed to keep away, and then his figure immediately swayed.
Green light pierced through the sword qi directly at Qingci.
The spry long-skirted Qingci did not retreat but rather advanced, directly receiving the attack. The girl's boldness and gentle appearance were completely inharmonious, however…in comparison to the Su Xing she faced, who had inherited Battle Doctrine, Qingci honestly did not have any possibility of victory.
A vacuum-like hurricane blew in the air.
Bang, bang.
The Sublime Water Sword's soft sword edge was not able to reveal her gentleness this time. Langya beat the back of Qingci's hand, paining the girl. Immediately afterwards, Su Xing slightly exerted force, which sent the Sublime Water Sword flying away.
Qingci lightly bit her lip, her left palm shoving out.
How could she have foreseen that Su Xing seemed to have already knew she would. One hand was already laying in wait along the path of her left palm. By the time the girl extended her palm, he immediately seized her wrist, and then he pulled.
Qingci immediately lost her sense of balance. Her body uncontrollably toppled forwards. Su Xing's other hand nevertheless passed around the girl's waist. With this pull and hold, they seemed to dance a waltz.7 Qingci's attack stance not only was completely undone, she seemed like a meek lamb tumbling onto Su Xing's chest.
”Any more fighting, and Buddha will be angry.” Su Xing towered above her.
This was even the first time the cool-headed Qingci had been embraced by a man. Her cheeks were pink, and though she wanted to break free, her hands had been forced behind her. Feeling this man's strength, slight confusion suddenly appeared in Qingci's heart. She softly whispered: ”Your Servant concedes defeat.”
”Little Sister, do you still address yourself as Your Servant?” Su Xing smiled.
”Is it possible to first release Your Ser…Qingci…” Qingci raised red clouds.
Only then did Su Xing notice their current posture was a bit ambiguous. The girl nevertheless let her body hang horizontal. This pose outlined the girl's perfect flowing curves. Her jade peaks seemed about to swell out her clothes, her jacket collar half-exposed, the slightest bit of her valley8 faintly visible. ”I'm lacking in manners.” Su Xing promptly let go.
”I didn't hurt you, did I?” Su Xing asked out of concern.
”Young Lord Su Xing is even gentler than Qingci imagined.” Qingci magnanimously smiled. Following a wave of her hand, the Sublime Water Sword again returned to her hand.
”However, Qingci is not accustomed to saying Big Brother. If Young Lord Su Xing is not offended…” Qingci showed a troubled expression.
”You're kidding, Big Brother and Little Sister are addresses, there is no need to mind.” Su Xing waved his hand.
”…Does Young Lord Su Xing think Qingci will renege?” Qingci's tone was gentle as water: ”Qingci shall address Young Lord Su Xing as 'Lord Su,'9 Qingci wonders if that is possible?”
Lord Su??
Why did Su Xing feel this sounded very much like Lord Husband.
”This is good.” Su Xing chuckled.
”Su Xing, you treat her too well.” Shi Yuan pouted.
”Yuan'er, you are jealous. Big Brother certainly must love Yuan'er dearly.” An Suwen stifled a laugh.
”This Young Lady merely feels this Qingci is very scheming…” Shi Yuan cried injustice.
”Yuan'er, it's all the same.” Su Xing consoled.
”Why does This Young Lady feel each of you are harboring evil plans…” Shi Yuan did not understand.
For this sort of thing, not even clear explanations would work.
Qingci had organized her feelings. She said: ”Lord Su…Qingci wonders whether or not you have found the mystery?” Hearing that ”Lord Su,” Qingci still was somewhat unaccustomed.
”Let's test the mystery.” Su Xing was not too certain.
”???”
Qingci opened her gem-like eyes wide.
At this time, she saw Su Xing grab a clump of yellow sand.
Qingci did not understand what Su Xing wanted to do and only saw Su Xing extend his hand. ”Give me your hand.”
”Lord Su, what are you doing?” Qingci showed vigilance.
”Just believe in me.”
Hesitating a moment, Qingci still took hold of Su Xing's extended hand. The moment they held hands, it immediately made Qingci's Star Generals grit their teeth. Su Xing pulled Qingci into his embrace. Qingci's expression appeared natural and unrestrained, but privately, she still took considerable guard against the opposite sex. Her left hand covered her plump chest, and she used her right arm to stick to Su Xing's chest so as to avoid being taken advantage of.
If this was not indeed for being at wit's end solving the Fourth Level of the Seven Floor Stupa Pagoda, how would Qingci followed along with this man's whims.
”Then what do we do next?” Qingci asked.
Su Xing snapped his fingers. His Divine Intent controlled the surrounding yellow earth. Under conscious manipulation, the yellow earth roller like a hurricane, increasingly voluminous. In the end, it seemed to have become an airtight barrier.
”Don't be afraid to get dirty.” Su Xing warned.10
Qingci was blank.
Just at this moment, those yellow sands and earth pounced towards the two with a boom. Countless sand grains and clumps of dirt endlessly drilled into their bodies. Even Qingci's body could not help but shudder. Su Xing's arms held her tight, making the girl bury her head into his chest. Using his hands to cover the opening at her collar, when she felt Su Xing's good intentions, Qingci's heart was moved.
The yellow sand very quickly wrapped the two into a fence. Then, those grains of earth seemed to combust into burning flames upon their skin.
The scorching pain made QIngci's hands violently clench tightly.
The Qingci that had yet to understand what was happening only felt that her whole body seemed to be aflame, an unbearable pain.
The girl nevertheless clenched her teeth, not uttering a sound.
The pain gradually lessened, and Qingci's burning consciousness slowly returned. At this time, her whole body already collapsed, half-powerless, dripping wet with perspiration, limp upon Su Xing's chest, extremely castigated.
”What was that just now…” Qingci panted. Her body powerlessness was not able to care that her own sensitive chest was intimately touching the man.
”I surmise it was Nirvana.” Su Xing looked around at the surroundings.
”Nirvana?”
Qingci rested for a moment. Recovering her body's strength, she left Su Xing's embrace, somewhat stunned to hear this word.
Su Xing hinted to her.
Qingci looked. At this moment, that yellow earth, wind and sand had already become a lush plain, gently swaying with blowing wind.
”This is…”
”The fifth level of the Seven Floor Stupa Pagoda.”