Chapter 457 - It’s a Pity (1/2)

Back in the Yun Zou Sect, Qiu Ling had finally gotten his hands on the robe and jade pendant. He had even acquired a basic cultivation manual that was originally meant for those disciples that had high aptitudes and became part of the inner sect when they arrived. He knew his Jing He already had that manual from his Master but he figured that having a second one couldn't do any damage so he just grabbed it when Yuchi Bing Xia said that new disciples normally got them. If he didn't need it, he could still throw it away.

With his spoils in hand, Qiu Ling flew back to the house where Jing Yi lived. He didn't care that it had already become dark by now. His beloved would certainly wait for him!

Indeed. When Qiu Ling knocked on the door, it was immediately opened. Jing Yi didn't look too happy though. Qiu Ling's smile faltered but he didn't stay downcast for long. He had managed to get his beloved into the inner sect! Jing Yi would certainly forgive him now!

”My love, I got your things for you!” He put everything down on the table and turned to Jing Yi with an expression asking for praise.

Jing Yi only rubbed his brow. He didn't even know where to begin. He had always known that Qiu Ling was a little … strange in some regards but why had he never noticed that he was actually this troublesome? ”Didn't we talk about what you should call me already?”

Qiu Ling blinked, stepped forward and grabbed Jing Yi's hands. With a very earnest expression, he looked into his eyes and smiled. ”My love!”

Jing Yi frowned but a certain someone shamelessly reached out and rubbed at the spot between his brows.

”Why are you frowning, my love? If you don't feel well, just say so! I will do everything I can to make you more comfortable!”

”How about —”

”A cup of tea? Very well!” Qiu Ling let go of him, poured a cup of tea and stuffed it into his hands.

Jing Yi looked at it with a troubled expression. ”That wasn't what I wanted to say and you know that fully well.”

Qiu Ling tilted his head. He might know but he definitely wouldn't admit it! As long as he didn't admit to it he could pester Jing Yi and with time, his beloved would certainly remember all their happy times and relent. And then … he would beat that Yu Jin or whatever up and finally marry his Jing He!

Jing Yi sighed and gave up. He also knew that Qiu Ling was quite unorthodox in regard to these things. If it made him feel less terrible, then there probably wasn't any harm in allowing him to continue like this. Tian would understand it. For now, it was more important to solve the issue at hand.

”Qiu Ling, about me becoming a disciple of the inner sect …”