Chapter 970 - A Leap of Faith (1/2)

Outside of the realm, Qiu Ling had already rushed back to the Grandelder's palace at that time. Unfortunately, when he arrived, nothing could be seen of Jing Yi. He stared at Nian Hong Fang suspiciously. ”Where is Jing'er?”

”Uh … Junior martial brother Zhong went back to his own house a while ago.” After all, his fiance had stayed away for several hours and it had gotten late. Outside, the sun had even gone down by now.

Qiu Ling pursed his lips and ran out, not even bothering to say goodbye to Nian Hong Fang. Ah! How could his beloved have left without waiting for him? Well, he must have been very, very reluctant to do so. He should go and wrap him in his arms to comfort him.

With that thought, Qiu Ling rushed back to the bamboo hut and stormed inside, fully prepared to show his beloved just how much he loved him. As a result, he froze right in the doorway when he saw Jing Yi sit on the bed in the lotus position, his eyes closed gently and his expression one of concentration.

Qiu Ling couldn't help but feel betrayed. How could his beloved just return home and cultivate as if nothing had happened? Hadn't he missed him at all? He pursed his lips and got a chair, sitting down in front of him so the first thing his beloved would see when he opened his eyes was his disappointed face. If he couldn't come and console him, then Jing Yi should better console him after he finished!

Thus, Jing Yi was finally faced with his fiance's gloomy face when he stopped cultivating several hours later. He blinked his eyes and then rubbed them in confusion. ”Qiu Ling?”

His fiance pursed his lips even further. How could his beloved still ask so cluelessly? Of course, it was him! Wasn't it obvious?!

Jing Yi gave an embarrassed smile when he saw Qiu Ling like this. ”So you're back. I wasn't sure how long you'd take so I went back home and cultivated for a bit.”

”I've seen.” Qiu Ling still sulked. His beloved had finally noticed him but he wasn't even giving him a kiss. This was so wrong!

Jing Yi's lips twitched when he noticed where Qiu Ling was looking. It seemed his fiance was once again trying to take advantage of the situation? He smiled and then leaned forward, finally giving Qiu Ling the kiss he had been waiting for.

Needless to say, Qiu Ling's expression lit up. ”Ah, it's not a problem at all. You should make use of all the time that you have. That way, we'll be able to go to the Nine Heavens sooner.”