Chapter 858 281: Baiyu Sis! Deep into the Stone Cave!
"Are you okay?" She maintained her grace under the umbrella and asked gently.
I'm feeling great... Yuchi looked aggrieved, like a little puppy down on its luck, but little did anyone know, this was just the scheming mind of an old dog. He sighed, "As long as I'm beside you, sis, I'll be fine. With your protection, nothing scares me. Brave me, not afraid of difficulties."
Qi Baiyu: "-.-"
Ximen Baojian: "Pervert."
Shen Sanfeng: "Pervert."
The two men were now full of envy and jealousy. Was this kid serious right from the start? Could you actually pull this kind of stunt? Today was truly full of surprises.
But what could be done now? Ximen Baojian clearly couldn't go against his master's wishes. If the master didn't care, what could he do? As for Shen Sanfeng, he had even less choice. If it weren't for the rather peculiar upcoming situation, where it would be a normal hostage scenario with Qi Baiyu, how could Qi Baiyu leave with her reputation intact?
Ha, you're thinking too much.
"I also want to hold her little hand," the two men thought wistfully.
Sorry, but I already beat you to it... Feeling the jealousy from the two of them, Yuchi moved even closer to Qi Baiyu, with the Spirit Sword on his back, he said sincerely and warmly, "Sis, let me hold the umbrella for you. It's quite hot here, and if the scorching sun burns your skin directly, it'll make your skin worse. Please let me do this, otherwise, I really don't know how to repay your help here."
Qi Baiyu felt quite embarrassed but still nodded. When Yuchi brushed against her hand without hesitation, she handed the umbrella to him, and then things started to get a bit awkward.
The small umbrella was originally not meant for two people. Normally, Yuchi should have stepped back a bit and held the umbrella for her, just like a servant would.
However, that's not what he did. He stood on Qi Baiyu's left and held the umbrella with his left hand, which made them appear slightly separated, but this intimate look made it look like a couple's playful interaction, forcing Qi Baiyu to maintain a composed demeanor.
"Old dog!" The resentful gazes from the two behind were practically piercing, while the surrounding cultivators watched Yuchi with envious eyes.
The story of a little beggar-turned-princess? Quite inspiring, assuming his teeth aren't good enough for hard rice, so he's opting for the softer kind?
And Yuchi was calm now because Qi Baiyu's talent was quite good, appearing about sixteen or seventeen. Feeling her cultivation, it seemed to be within the Foundation Establishment Stage? And calculating her innate talent, she actually had Eighth-Grade Talent, making her eligible to become an Ascension Gate disciple.
His closeness to her had this little reason.
Of course, it wasn't just realizing Qi Baiyu's cultivation. Yuchi had just caught a glimpse of Shen Sanfeng's power while Shen was observing his Spiritual Qi.
Ha, quite a strength. A Core Formation Stage expert at the thirteenth level. It was safe to assume he had amassed quite a fortune, while Ximen Baojian's cultivation was known to be at the sixth level of the Core Formation Stage.
"Hmm, so what makes a thirteenth-level Core Formation Stage cultivator so confident? After all, he can't always find weaker cultivators, right? So, he probably knows the caves well and might lead us into some traps?"
"Be careful later."
Another reason for Yuchi's "forwardness" was to ensure taking Qi Baiyu out of danger at any moment. As for Ximen Baojian? Ximen being a man, should be able to handle his own affairs. Surely a man can manage his own issues?
Ximen Baojian had no clue about Yuchi's thoughts. If he did, he might just keep chirping like a siren, with his mouth sweet as honey.
Little sister, though you and Yuan'Er are equally pretty, I wouldn't cheat on Yuan'Er just for a fling. It's just that you seemed simple and kind, which is why I came to protect you. I hope you appreciate it, um... Get a bit closer, yes, and tilt your forehead this way a bit more.
Uh, don't touch there, it's dirty... Yuchi gestured at his clothes, which were still quite grimy, and Qi Baiyu was amused and exasperated.
"What am I even doing here? ... If I remember correctly, I'm here to unwind, right? I came to see if the cave has any dangers or if there's anything new for me to discover. But why am I in the arms of a stranger now?"
On a rope, Yuchi carried a Spirit Sword on his back and held an umbrella, clutching Qi Baiyu's little waist, gradually descending into the cave.
"I can actually manage."
Qi Baiyu was struggling to maintain her composure, "You don't have to hold me like this. Men and women shouldn't touch. Doing this makes me very embarrassed."
She didn't even realize when she got to the entrance of the cave, and to descend into the cave, there was a long rope reaching the bottom. Cultivators utilized the rope to descend, as it helped in concealing their aura.