Dao Companion Crippled, Coveters Move

Chapter 340 327: Yueqiu's Surprise Room Check

Qing Yueqiu woke from a hazy sleep and slowly opened her eyes.

Perhaps because she had seen her Master, she had slept especially soundly, no longer plagued by the heart-pounding nightmares of Ji Shenyun.

However, when she fully awoke and looked around, she found the room empty. Her Master was long gone.

The silver-haired girl's crimson gaze faltered. A flicker of disappointment, like a cloud scattered by the wind, crossed her eyes, and an inexplicable emptiness welled up in her heart.

Qing Yueqiu knew it was selfish to want her Master to watch over her while she slept soundly in bed.

But she couldn't suppress the hollow feeling in her heart.

Especially after Ji Shenyun, in her dream, had foretold the tragedy of a future where she couldn't be with her Master...

Qing Yueqiu felt a sudden panic, as if she were back in the days after Pei Yuhang had first brought her to the Dao Sect. She was overwhelmed by insecurity, only able to fall asleep peacefully when he was by her side.

'So... where could Master be right now?'

The silver-haired girl let out a soft sigh, turning to gently caress the cold wall with her slender fingertips.

On the other side of that wall, inside Lin Qianyan's boudoir.

The bedframe creaked.

The sounds by Pei Yuhang's ear grew clearer—melodious moans mixed with irrepressible gasps that seemed to dye the very air with the rosy blush of spring.

He subconsciously reached out and gently covered the beauty's mouth.

"Qianqian, Yueqiu must be awake by now... Don't be so loud..."

Lin Qianyan arched a beautiful eyebrow, her eyes filled with a mix of playful reproach and dissatisfaction.

She gently pushed Pei Yuhang's hand away, the corners of her mouth curling into a smirk. Her tone was laced with a tart, teasing quality.

"Brother Pei, you really play favorites, don't you? When I invited you and Yueqiu for a meal, you two arrived holding hands. Did you ever consider my feelings then?"

Pei Yuhang's expression stiffened. A flash of awkwardness crossed his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

He explained in a low voice, "Qianqian, that was just..."

"Just what?"

Lin Qianyan cut him off, her eyes glinting with amusement. "Don't think I've forgotten just because I didn't settle scores with you in the illusion. We're out of the dream, but the past is not forgotten!

I caught you two 'sneaking a taste' with Yueqiu, and you had the nerve to lie and tell me you were suppressing a curse!"

Her voice rose slightly, laced with displeasure and a sense of being wronged.

Pei Yuhang's expression became even more awkward, and the tips of his ears turned faintly red.

He opened his mouth, seemingly about to offer a defense, but Lin Qianyan gave him no opportunity.

"Who suppresses a curse by getting on top of a woman! Pei Yuhang, explain that to me!

Were you and Yueqiu sweating so much because the fight against the curse was just *that* intense?"

"..."

Knowing he was in the wrong, Pei Yuhang pressed his lips together, not daring to meet Lin Qianyan's gaze.

Seeing Pei Yuhang's pitiful, chastened expression, Lin Qianyan snorted, then rolled over to straddle him, ready to properly tease him.

"I suppose it's my own fault for being so inexperienced back then. I can't believe I actually fell for it!"

"But, I suppose it's like they say, for better or for worse... Now that I've thrown my lot in with a little philanderer like you, I guess I'll just have to put up with it."

As she spoke, Lin Qianyan reached out and flicked Pei Yuhang's nose.

Pei Yuhang's eyes widened slightly. His Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed. "Qianqian..."

Lin Qianyan didn't answer. She simply leaned down, her waterfall of dark hair tumbling forward to brush against Pei Yuhang's cheek.

Her eyes were glistening, seemingly filled with endless emotion.

Lin Qianyan's breathing quickened. She instinctively lowered her head, her red lips drawing near to his.

Their breaths intertwined, filling the air with a tense, intimate atmosphere.

A fervent heat flashed in Pei Yuhang's eyes. His hand instinctively came to rest on Lin Qianyan's waist, his fingers tightening slightly as if to pull her closer, to merge her body completely with his.

However, just as the intimate mood was about to reach its peak...

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK—

A few soft knocks echoed, shattering the baby-making mood that had been brewing inside.

"Sister Lin, is my Master in your room?"

Pei Yuhang's expression froze, and the fire in his eyes died down instantly.

Lin Qianyan also froze. The glistening desire in her eyes vanished, and her lovely brows knitted in annoyance at the interruption.

"Brother Pei, let's just ignore Yueqiu... Making a Yumo is more important. Who knows, maybe we'll get lucky this time?"

Saying this, Lin Qianyan held down Pei Yuhang as he tried to get up, ready to continue her efforts to bring "Pei Yumo" into the world.

"Alright, Qianqian, stop messing around..."

Pei Yuhang sighed, his voice a mixture of exasperation and affection.

His fingers gently brushed across Lin Qianyan's cheek, and the warmth of his touch made her shiver slightly.

"Qianqian, Yueqiu must have searched the entire Spiritual Ship. She would only come looking for me here as a last resort... The longer we wait, the more suspicious this will look."

At this, a cunning glint flashed in Pei Yuhang's eyes.

"To be honest, I'm quite tempted to tell Yueqiu the truth."

Hearing this, a flicker of panic finally crossed Lin Qianyan's beautiful eyes. Her cheeks flushed, as if he had hit a nerve.

She raised her hand and lightly tapped Pei Yuhang on the head, her voice laced with playful annoyance.

"Don't you dare tell Yueqiu about us! It's not the right time... I'm not ready."

Though her voice was firm, her fingers unconsciously twisted the bedsheets, her knuckles turning white, revealing her inner turmoil.

Seeing this, a knowing smile played on Pei Yuhang's lips.

He licked his lips, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "But Qianqian... we can't hide this from her forever, can we?"

Lin Qianyan's face instantly flushed a deeper shade of red. Her beautiful eyes widened with a mixture of indignation and embarrassment.

She raised her hand again, feigning another tap on his head, and said through gritted teeth:

"Pei Yuhang! Why are you in a bigger rush for official status than I am?

Are you betting that Yueqiu won't leave you even after she finds out, so you can have your very own harem of fairies with a clear conscience!"

"Okay, okay! I won't say anything."

Pei Yuhang held up his hands in surrender.

...

Outside the door.

The silver-haired girl stared anxiously at the wooden door, her crimson eyes wide as if trying to bore through the wood and see if two figures were intertwined inside.

'Is Master really in there?'

'What is he... doing with Lin Qianyan?'

'No, that can't be right. Master is a man of honor. He clearly rejected Lin Qianyan's advances and affection...'

'The problem can't be with Master. It's definitely Lin Qianyan's fault.'

'She must have lured Master into her room while I was sleeping!'

The young woman felt she was close to the truth, and a complicated expression flickered in her beautiful crimson eyes.

If Lin Qianyan had deliberately seduced her Master, Qing Yueqiu would be furious.

But this Jade Pool Saintess had saved her life not long ago. Her Master had always taught her to repay her debts of gratitude, which left Qing Yueqiu feeling deeply conflicted.

She felt an awkward resentment toward Lin Qianyan—she was angry, but couldn't bring herself to stay angry.

Just as she was about to knock again, the doorknob before her finally began to turn.

CLICK—