"Are those two students of yours really that important to you? So important that you'd go without a second thought, even when your wounds haven't fully healed?"
Xie Yuyan desperately questioned Ye Feng standing before her. To her ears, his words implied that those so-called students mattered more than she did.
"It's not like that."
Ye Feng watched as Xie Yuyan grew increasingly agitated. For some reason, he suddenly reached out and placed his hand over hers. Xie Yuyan naturally felt the warmth of his palm, and the words she had been about to say died on her lips. Her thoughts, which had been preoccupied with Li Mucheng and the others, now focused entirely on Ye Feng.
Ye... Ye Feng actually touched my hand! On his own!
Though the gesture was simple, it sent waves of shock through Xie Yuyan's heart. After all, Ye Feng was usually as unresponsive as a gourd, deliberately avoiding crucial moments. But this time was different—this was the first time he had taken the initiative with her.
"Mmm~"
Xie Yuyan's body trembled slightly, her sharp gaze softening instantly. She inched closer to Ye Feng and murmured in a sweet voice,
"Then... go ahead, Ye Feng. I'm listening."
"Haah..."
Ye Feng was surprised by how quickly Xie Yuyan's attitude had shifted. He had even braced himself for another unnecessary conflict. But now, it seemed his worries were unfounded—Xie Yuyan had lowered her head meekly, like a kitten whose fur had been smoothed.
"Xie Yuyan, the thing is..."
Just as Ye Feng raised his hand to explain, Xie Yuyan suddenly pressed it back down. No matter how much he tried to pull away, she held on firmly.
"Ye Feng, keep talking. I'm listening."
After several futile attempts, Ye Feng finally gave in. At the very least, keeping Xie Yuyan's emotions in check was a small victory. He picked up where he left off:
"It's because I promised Li Mucheng and Su Yuxin. A misunderstanding had strained their relationship, but after some discussion, Li Mucheng agreed to go with me tomorrow to reconcile with Su Yuxin. Since it's my promise, I have to go."
"So that's how it is..."
Xie Yuyan nodded thoughtfully. She could easily guess why Li Mucheng and Su Yuxin had fallen out. And tomorrow’s outcome? Most likely, it would just be another clash—exactly the kind of scene she wanted to see.
If her rivals were busy fighting each other, she could sit back and reap the rewards. Wasn’t that perfect? For now, Ye Feng’s two students didn’t even know she existed. Let them squabble all they wanted—her top priority was securing Ye Feng for herself.
"Fine, Ye Feng, you can go. It does sound important. But you have to promise me you'll come back right after. I don’t want to have to come looking for you, understand?"
With that, Xie Yuyan blinked at Ye Feng, her meaning clear—though likely only to him.
"Got it. I’ll come back as soon as it’s done. Happy now?"
"Mhm~ But before that, there’s one more thing!"
"What is it?"
"It’s... time to make dinner~"
Xie Yuyan suddenly threw herself into Ye Feng’s arms, cutting off any protest as she asked first,
"Ye Feng, what would you like to eat?"
"I don’t have anything specific in mind, but... Xie Yuyan, could you maybe get out of my arms first? Isn’t this a little too... intimate?"
"What’s wrong with being intimate?"
Xie Yuyan tilted her head and gave him a playful smile before pressing her crimson lips close to his ear.
"Ye Feng, there’s no escaping now. You... you’re mine for life. Because... you have to take responsibility. After all, it was our first time~"
Ye Feng fell silent. In the end, it was the antidote the system had provided that led to this mess. But he couldn’t just tell Xie Yuyan it had been an accident, could he? What happened had happened, and as she said, he had to own up to it.
"Alright, I’ll stop teasing you..."
Seeing the distant look in Ye Feng’s eyes, Xie Yuyan knew she still had a long way to go in winning him over. Just as she was about to leave his arms to cook, Ye Feng suddenly pulled her back in.
"Eh? Ye... Ye Feng?"
The sudden embrace startled Xie Yuyan. Before she could ask what was wrong, Ye Feng met her gaze, his expression serious.
"Xie Yuyan, I’m sorry about the antidote. I, Ye Feng, don’t shirk my responsibilities. But there are still some things I need to tell you. What I’m about to say... might affect our future together. Are you sure you want to hear it?"
"I do."
Xie Yuyan answered without hesitation, not a single pause in her voice. It was as if she had already prepared herself for anything.
"Okay... I’ll take responsibility for you, Xie Yuyan. But in the future, I might have to do things... things I can’t avoid. I don’t even know what will become of us. And I’m not as good a person as you think. The truth is, from the start, I—"
"Shh~"
A finger suddenly pressed against his lips. When he looked up, it was Xie Yuyan stopping him.
She shook her head, signaling for him not to continue. Then, cupping his face in her hands, she leaned in until their silhouettes merged into one, lingering before finally parting.
"I don’t want to hear anything else. As long as you promise to take responsibility, that’s enough for me. I won’t pry into your affairs—everyone has their secrets. But let me make one thing clear, Ye Feng: you’re not allowed to leave me. That’s my condition."
"Xie Yuyan..."
This time, Ye Feng didn’t feel embarrassed or awkward about their kiss. In his heart, he had already accepted her.
"Then it’s settled~ Darling, I’ll go make you a special dinner. You just rest here, okay?"
Xie Yuyan gazed at him with pure adoration, even changing how she addressed him. Today would go down as the happiest day of her life.
As she stepped out of his embrace, Ye Feng called out again, "Xie Yuyan..."
"Call me Yuyan... please?"
"Yuyan."
"Mhm~"
Hearing him say her name like that sent a shiver of excitement through Xie Yuyan. For a moment, she wanted nothing more than to turn back and stay with the one she loved forever. But then she reminded herself—since they had finally confirmed their relationship today, she needed to work even harder to keep his heart. For the sake of their future happiness, she had to let go of this fleeting joy for now.
"Ye Feng, I love you~"
th】 【No prior gaming knowledge required】【The First Cultivation + Game Design Novel on the Platform】 In a world where the righteous path dominates and crushes the demonic sects, Lu Ze unlocks the "Son of the Demon Path" system. Killing righteous cultivators now grants him power-ups. Wait—deaths in illusions count too? As a former game designer, Lu Ze decides to give the cultivators of this world a little—no, a massive—shock... Sect Elders: "What is this 'Escape from the Demon Sect' game? Why have all our disciples abandoned cultivation to play it??" Elite Disciples: "You're saying... mastering 'Demon Slayer' can help us counter demonic schemes?" Reclusive Masters: "Why did I leave seclusion? Ask that backstabbing rat who ambushed me in 'Eternal Strife' yesterday!" Rogue Cultivators & Civilians: "'Immortal Abyss Action' is addictive! You can even earn spirit stones by loot-running..." Sect Prodigy: "My Dao heart is unshakable... except for that cursed black hammer." Royal Scions: "Can skins have stat boosts? I’ll pay 10,000 spirit stones for one!!" Sect Leader: "WHO IS CORRUPTING MY DISCIPLES?!!!"
ey change clothes. Li Chuan contributed all his possessions, only to find that things were not as they seemed. Almost a year after joining, he hadn’t managed to get a single Daoist consort. Thinking he had been deceived, he was approached by a stunning senior fellow disciple who asked if he would like to form a spiritual bond. For those who don’t practice cultivation, they might not know what “forming a spiritual bond” is. Let me put it this way: A long-term relationship is called a “Daoist consort,” while a short-term relationship is known as “forming a spiritual bond.” From then on, Li Chuan discovered the true way to interact with the Yin-Yang Sect’s Daoist consorts. As long as he had enough spirit stones, he could form a spiritual bond with anyone, Whether it’s Senior Sisters, aunts, Daoist consorts of aunts, female elders, Daoist consorts of elders, or even the Daoist consort of the sect leader, anyone can form a spiritual bond as long as there are enough spirit stones.” I've already joined the Yin-Yang Sect, and you're telling me to focus on cultivation? Do you even know what the Yin-Yang Sect is all about?
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
lities. One day, Qi Yuan was buying groceries when he unfortunately came face-to-face with a monster. Just when he thought he was going to die on the spot, he suddenly heard the monster's thoughts... "This aura, he's definitely not an ordinary master!" "So terrifying, so terrifying." "A fight with my back against the wall, I can't take it anymore." Qi Yuan: Ah, no one told me that my awakened ability isn't telepathy, but rather the stronger my enemies imagine me to be, the stronger I truly become. PS: Zhou Hai in the first chapter is not the protagonist.
