Did I enter the wrong room

Su Luo felt that both his and Little Yu’s disguises were quite good—surely they wouldn’t be recognized just based on their names.

"No problem here."

It was almost amusing. They hadn’t even bothered to change their names to something less obvious, but Li Siyi knew Su Luo was just too lazy to think of anything else.

"You’re… Immortal Li Siyi?" Huang Nuanyan exclaimed in surprise.

"Immortal? I’m Li Siyi, but ‘Immortal’ is a bit much. Hello."

"Wow, it really is you! I’ve always admired you!"

"Thank you."

Li Siyi wanted to talk more with Su Luo, but Huang Nuanyan kept buzzing around, leaving her no opportunity.

Su Luo could relate. He silently stepped back, thinking, Good luck with that.

Eventually, Li Siyi was called away by others to continue preparing the Spirit Combat Tournament venue, finally putting an end to the conversation.

Before leaving, Li Siyi asked Su Luo, "How do you like it here?"

"It’s nice."

"Is that so?" Li Siyi then left to attend to her duties.

Su Luo couldn’t shake the feeling that he’d already been exposed.

"Yay, yay!"

Having talked so much with someone she idolized, Huang Nuanyan was practically glowing with happiness.

Su Luo and Little Yu could only exchange a knowing smile.

"By the way, Immortal Li seemed interested in you two as well. Why didn’t you talk more earlier?"

"Eh, it’s fine. She wouldn’t take notice of us anyway," Little Yu replied.

"You’ll never know unless you try. Next time, make an effort!"

"Sure, sure." Su Luo agreed just to keep Huang Nuanyan from rambling further.

......

By dusk, though they hadn’t had their fill of fun, they needed to rest for tomorrow’s Spirit Combat Tournament.

However…

"Sorry, but we’re fully booked…"

After checking several inns, the answer was always the same.

It couldn’t be helped. With the Spirit Combat Tournament underway, Water City had suddenly flooded with visitors, leaving no vacancies.

"We could just camp out on the streets for the night," Su Luo suggested.

He and Little Yu were used to sleeping rough.

Sleeping wasn’t strictly necessary, but having a room would’ve been more comfortable.

Huang Nuanyan was a bit disappointed—she didn’t think she could adjust to it.

But then again, sleeping outdoors would be a new experience, so she didn’t insist further.

Just then, someone approached them.

"It’s you guys! What a coincidence. I happen to have two spare rooms—would you like them?"

Li Siyi had coincidentally been passing by and overheard their conversation.

Huang Nuanyan was thrilled to see Li Siyi again but hesitated. "Ah, wouldn’t that be too much trouble?"

"Not at all. It’s rare to meet people like you by chance."

"You’re so kind!"

Huang Nuanyan didn’t put on airs and accepted cheerfully.

Another round of chatter followed.

Li Siyi was starting to feel a headache coming on. "It’s getting late. You should rest early—tomorrow’s a big day."

Huang Nuanyan nodded eagerly. "Mhm! But after meeting you, I might be too excited to sleep!"

"That won’t do."

Li Siyi led them to the rooms.

With two rooms available, the arrangements were simple:

The men and women separated—Su Luo with Elder Ye, Little Yu with Huang Nuanyan.

Of course, Su Luo wouldn’t share a bed with Elder Ye. He’d just sit in a chair for the night.

But after waiting for a long time, Elder Ye never showed up.

Su Luo wondered if the old man had given up the room for him. What a noble gesture.

Just as he was thinking this, the door opened.

But it wasn’t Elder Ye—it was Li Siyi.

Su Luo blinked. "Uh… did I get the wrong room?"

"Nope, Su Luo."

"So you really did recognize me." Su Luo dropped the act and reverted to his original appearance.

"With a name that lazy, it’d be weird if I didn’t."

"But just based on the name? How did you even know I’d be here?"

"I didn’t. But you and Little Yu are way too easy to spot."

"What about Huang Nuanyan? There were three of us."

"I just knew, okay?"

Li Siyi didn’t want to dwell on the topic.

"Whew." She plopped onto the bed.

"What’s wrong?"

Wasn’t this supposed to be his and Elder Ye’s room?

"Oh, didn’t you know? I arranged for the old man to sleep somewhere else."

"So that’s what happened. Then where do I sleep?"

"Here." Li Siyi patted the bed beside her. "I’ll sleep here."

"Are you trying to make sure I don’t sleep at all?"

"Relax, I won’t do anything. I’ve got tournament prep tomorrow—I’m too busy." Li Siyi waved a hand dismissively.

Just get him to lie down first, then… hehehe.

"The more you say that, the more nervous I get."

But he obediently climbed onto the bed.

No reason to be scared, right?

"What’s there to fear? Go to sleep."

Li Siyi actually closed her eyes and lay still like a good girl.

Seeing this, Su Luo settled in as well.

Li Siyi smirked inwardly. Time to make my move. I can’t wait any longer.

She slowly inched closer to Su Luo. The distance wasn’t far to begin with, and soon she was right against him. Just one little roll and—

Then the door swung open. Little Yu walked in.

"Tch."

Li Siyi clicked her tongue and had to stop.

Little Yu was next door—there was no hiding this from her.

Li Siyi had gambled that Little Yu wouldn’t have the nerve to barge in.

She’d gambled wrong.

Without a word, Little Yu climbed onto the bed, squeezing herself in.

The bed was now bearing a weight it was never meant to hold.

Su Luo found himself sandwiched between two women.

Well… this is awkward.

These were both important people to him—he couldn’t afford to be careless.

"Little Yu, your room’s next door," Li Siyi said pointedly.

"What’s the big deal? There’s enough space here," Little Yu shot back, refusing to budge.

"Huang Nuanyan will panic if she wakes up and you’re gone."

"She’s already asleep."

It wasn’t Little Yu’s doing—Huang Nuanyan had genuinely passed out the moment her head hit the pillow, despite her earlier claims of excitement.

"So, what have you two been up to this past month?"

Seeing that Little Yu wouldn’t leave, Li Siyi gave up and changed the subject.

With Little Yu here, Li Siyi had to behave. The handsy phase she’d been planning was now out of the question.

She wasn’t bold enough to make a move on Su Luo right in front of Little Yu.

That’d be insane. I can’t do it.

Su Luo began recounting their adventures over the past month—they’d certainly been through a lot.

In fact, it had reminded him of the purpose behind his journey in the first place.

Though honestly, it was more about who he traveled with. Alone, he’d rather just laze around.

Little Yu chimed in occasionally, and Li Siyi asked a few questions.

The conversation was light and cheerful.

The last time they’d all chatted so happily was probably back at the Seven Stars Sword Sect.

Wait, no—back then, Little Yu and Li Siyi hadn’t gotten along, so there hadn’t been many pleasant exchanges.

But after everything they’d been through, they’d matured. They knew when to hold back, and their relationship wasn’t as tense as before.

They could’ve talked until dawn, but by the early hours, the room had fallen silent.

Sometimes, silence spoke louder than words.

Sleeping quietly together is also a beautiful feeling.

It was a warm and tender night.