Chapter 3, the vibrant spring brings forth a myriad of charms

The small pond is as deep as 10 zhang, yet there is a winding passage that leads to the East China Sea. At a corner, a purple light glimmers, as if there is a barrier separating the frigid lake water from the sea water

She stood by the lake, where the shimmering water reflected the moonlight like liquid silver, yet her heart was filled with confusion. Could it be that her feelings were truly mistaken? Or—could that man have submerged into the lake? Only this cold lake possesses such an aura of concealment. She suppressed the agitation in her heart and prepared to look down.

Suddenly turning back, she found herself at the Snow Sea Shore. The Snow Sea Shore remained calm and said, "You should go back; I need to practice magic for a while longer." She took out the magic mirror from her storage ring.

Perhaps... Bin'er truly yearns for warmth in her heart, that unrestrained warmth... The palace master felt a surge of emotions, thinking that if she were to suddenly turn around at this moment, she might discover a hint of loneliness on Bin'er's face, and then gently embrace her, counting the stars together... Her lovely little feet resting lightly on her knees... Will they really return to the past? The palace master's heart trembled. She finally turned her head.

Upon landing, everything felt soft. Opening my eyes, I discovered that the ground was covered with pure white fluff, and the surroundings were as bright as day. Each rock emitted a radiant glow, and not far away was a small pool, exuding an extreme chill. The cold air rose in wisps, enveloping the entire cave.

Xiao Chengfeng gazed dreamily at the figure of Xue Haibin disappearing, feeling as if he were in a dream. However, looking at the empty space beside him, he couldn't help but feel a sense of loss—was it merely a brief separation that made him feel so deeply attached? ... All he knew was that while Xue Haibin was describing the beautiful scenery of the Red Powder Academy, he harbored a wish: how wonderful it would be to accompany her into the Red Powder Academy! ... ... All he knew was that while Xue Haibin was describing the beautiful scenery of the Red Powder Academy, he harbored a wish: how wonderful it would be to accompany her into the Red Powder Academy! ... ...

She was momentarily in a position of dominance, her face displaying an expression of nobility. Just as she was about to push the boy's hand away, a figure flashed at the entrance of the woods. The maid in white unexpectedly returned, and in a swift motion, she had already reached Xue Haibin's side. Then she softly said, "Your Highness, the city lord entrusted a magical mirror to me yesterday." She took out the magical mirror, which recorded images and sounds, from her bosom and handed it to Xue Haibin.

Xue Haibin almost saw a brilliant light in the dimness, filled with joy—Yue Xiaoqing actually did not notice "Xiao Chengfeng"? She smiled faintly and said, "You may go, forget about this matter." Yue Xiaoqing seemed to be enchanted by the magic in her voice, slowly lowering her head and walking away. A few drops of lake water dripped from the hem of her dress, sparkling and shooting up countless rays of light.

Xiao Chengfeng naturally nodded in agreement, and the storage ring on the index finger of Xue Haibin's right hand glimmered with a blue light, instantly revealing an ancient zither. This storage ring had been widely circulated hundreds of years ago, but at this moment on the Longtian Continent, it was regarded as a precious treasure. Xue Haibin smiled gently, and with a light flick of his finger, he played a harmonious tune on the zither, titled "Meeting a Beautiful Woman Over Wine"

To alleviate the awkwardness, she suddenly leaped into the air, gracefully standing on the surface of the lake, and said with a smile, "How about I play a piece for you?"

Xue Haibin was lost in thought, gazing at her water-like eyes. She gently brushed her eyelashes with her fingers and suddenly broke into a sweet smile. Applying some makeup, isn't there an ancient saying that a woman beautifies herself for the one she loves? ... She quickly opened her makeup box—after all, a light makeup look is best, paired with her favorite light purple velvet blue dress ... Naturally, he would find it beautiful too ... She quickly opened her makeup box—after all, a light makeup look is best, paired with her favorite light purple velvet blue dress ... Naturally, he would find it beautiful too ...

At this moment, the two stunning women in red and white attire have gracefully approached the snowy shore, bowing in unison: "Your Highness, please return to the Moon Fragrance Pavilion to rest"

The maid in white was taken aback, yet Xue Haibin merely gestured to stop, saying, "You may go." The maid in white hesitated, wanting to say something but ultimately bowed and turned to leave swiftly.

Xiao Chengfeng naturally did not know that this place was the location of the Ice Cold Land of the Jade Pool, known only to the Lord of the Holy Maiden Heavenly City. The Ice Cold Land produces the Ice Jade Ginseng only once every hundred years, and even with the cultivation level of the Lord of the Holy Maiden Heavenly City, it is impossible to approach the Ice Jade Ginseng. It is evident that this ginseng is an extremely cold entity. Xiao Chengfeng only had such an opportunity because of the Purple Dragon's inner elixir

Suddenly, Xiao Chengfeng felt a surge of heat erupting within him. Subsequently, he was unexpectedly drawn into the small pool by that suction. He desperately clutched the edge of the pool, but only managed to grasp a fruit resembling ginseng. For some unknown reason, in his struggle, he ended up swallowing the fruit.

Xue Haibin waved his hand in a show of magnanimity, saying, "She is also concerned; I will not blame her." The white-clad maid let out a sigh of relief and said, "Xiao Qing is naturally sensitive to the scent of men. Every time she goes out of the city on errands, she can detect the presence of male scents within half a mile, so..."

Suddenly, the small pool he was in began to spin, and Xiao Chengfeng, feeling utterly exhausted, slowly sank down into the swirling water

The melody of the flute grew more urgent, and without waiting for Xiao Chengfeng to respond, she softly said: "The palace master is urging you, so remember to wait for me." Her body gracefully soared into the air, like a gentle flower lifting softly.

The woman in the red dress smiled sweetly and said, "If Little Qing were of a princess's age, she should have it, right?"

Under the moonlight, her heart began to beat rapidly, and she finally lowered her head and said, "Yes." However, she suddenly lost her balance and fell backward, plunging into the lake. She did not intend to offend the little princess and had always been considerate towards Xue Haibin. Yet at this moment, she felt that finding that man would prove her keen sense of smell, and her nature made her believe that this was very meaningful.

In the midst of the extraordinary events, Xiao Chengfeng fortunately did not completely absorb all the true essence of the Purple Dragon's inner elixir into his body. At this moment, the Ice Jade Ginseng and the Purple Dragon's inner elixir were simultaneously merging within him, surprisingly on equal footing. Amidst this chaotic battle, the inner elixir's aura that had leaked into the air was drawn into Xiao Chengfeng's body, while the Jade Lake also rallied to join the fray, bringing forth cold energy to assist the Ice Jade Ginseng

Indeed, upon hearing the reprimand from Xue Haibin, Yue Xiaoqing felt a surge of panic within her: "I am sorry, please forgive this maid for her reckless words, Your Highness." She immediately knelt down, not daring to raise her eyes.

It turned out that in that moment, Xiao Chengfeng sank into the lake, but Yue Xiaoqing stood on the shore. His vital energy had already become turbid; if he did not change his breath, he would inevitably be unable to endure it any longer. He could only desperately dive towards the distance. Suddenly, a mysterious force pulled him downward, and Xiao Chengfeng was greatly alarmed. Just as he was about to struggle, his vital energy had already become turbid, and he inadvertently swallowed a few mouthfuls of water

Upon witnessing the scene at the snowy seaside, she quickly cast a flying spell to soar into the air, aiming to capture Yue Xiaoqing in the shortest time possible. However, it was already too late... In her heart, there was a profound silence—at the moment of entering the water, Yue Xiaoqing would undoubtedly be able to sense "Xiao Chengfeng"...

Xue Haibin gently shook her head: "This is just my fantasy... Do you really think it will be like this?"

The girl was also afraid of arriving too early and revealing her innermost feelings, so she began to play the guqin. The sound of the instrument clearly reflected her emotional agitation, which made her somewhat anxious. Xue Haibin was not satisfied... She had to ensure that she played the best music first, so that "Xiao Chengfeng" would be even more moved by her performance

However, when she saw the snowy seaside, she appeared to be deep in thought, her expression still indifferent. The hand of the palace master trembled imperceptibly, and the person had already begun to walk away slowly under the moonlight

The butterfly collided with the wall; while being injured was a minor issue, the damage to her pride was significant. Thus, she gently flapped her wings, feigning a look of disdain: "You want me to dance? I wouldn't be willing to do that..." Consequently, she went off to seek favor in another courtyard.

Xue Haibin said softly, "Oh?" with an expression that showed no signs of disturbance.

Xiao Chengfeng would rather be scolded by Xue Haibin; firstly, he was eager to discuss the topic of the earlier scene, and secondly, he wanted to observe Xue Haibin's reaction. He immediately stammered, "I... I'm really sorry... I didn't mean to..."

Xue Haibin smiled gently, at this moment the wind trembled lightly, a chrysanthemum leaf fell down, and Xue Haibin cupped her hands gently, the chrysanthemum leaf already resting on her lips. She leisurely took a few steps forward, suddenly turning back to look at Xiao Chengfeng. In this manner, she naturally gave her silent consent

At the same time, Xue Haibin heard Xiao Chengfeng emit a faint and prolonged sound: "Oh... heaven... ah..." God knows that his voice was filled with excitement that burst forth due to an uncontrollable happiness, yet he still tried to conceal it. It was precisely because of this sudden surprise that his voice trembled and became distorted. Upon hearing this sound, Xue Haibin couldn't help but blush.

The palace master is the lord of the Holy Maiden Heavenly City. Although her youth has passed, her beauty remains undiminished. With a charming smile that captivates the soul, she gently reaches out to grasp the small hand by the seaside: "If you dare not listen to your master, I will spank you..."

He still thought that he would inevitably be choked, but to his surprise, he found that he could breathe freely in the lake! The surface of his skin shimmered with a hint of rosy color, making him appear somewhat luminous.

Xue Haibin recalled the scene from just now, her face already flushed to a deep red. At this moment, she stood beneath the delicate tree, the moonlight gently illuminating her tender face, reflecting a pure radiance. She lightly stamped her foot and said, "I won't talk to you anymore, I'm leaving."

The woman in white was dignified and elegant, her gaze held a hint of confusion, yet she merely lowered her head and nodded. Meanwhile, the woman in red suddenly pouted slightly, glancing around and said: "Princess, it seems I smell a strange scent and the path of books."

Xiao Chengfeng was just about to laugh, but suddenly choked, instinctively covering his chest while laughing and coughing. Xue Haibin quickly came over to pat his back, while haughtily snorting through her nostrils, "Who told you to make fun of me?" After saying this, she couldn't help but laugh herself

Could it be the effect of the Red Powder Heart Method? Xiao Chengfeng felt a surge of joy in his heart, but at that moment, the mysterious force tightened its grip even more. Caught off guard, Xiao Chengfeng plummeted downward like a flash of lightning, and just as he reached the bottom of the lake, he suddenly slid into a rather small cave.

At that moment, the crimson heart technique within him suddenly reacted, and his intuition informed him that someone was approaching the entrance of the forest. He looked at the lakeside, where there was nowhere to hide, and was taken aback in shock

Xue Haibin let out a cold laugh and said, "Very good, it is indeed her"

In fact, Xiao Chengfeng did not understand the piece at all; he was simply captivated by the beautiful playing of Xue Haibin. However, amidst this enchantment, he was still reminiscing about the events that transpired beneath the skirt.

At this moment, Hai Bin's face involuntarily turned red, but fortunately, Xiao Chengfeng did not notice. Upon hearing Xue Haibin's words, Xiao Chengfeng shook his head and said: "Your lips are so beautiful, they can't be bitten."

This girl, whose innocence has not yet faded, does not understand what love is. However, it is precisely this naive and sudden emergence of feelings, the unpredictable nature of emotions, that evokes a deeper sense of poignancy

The charm of this poem lies in its "vibrant spring essence"; however, Xue Haibin is overly eager to impress Xiao Chengfeng with her performance and earn his praise, which inevitably makes her somewhat anxious. The rhythm of the word "charm" quickens by half a beat, and at that moment, she feels her heart skip a beat: this is the first time she has made a mistake in this piece. In her fluster, the subsequent notes slow down. She hurriedly looks up at Xiao Chengfeng, only to find him sitting by the lakeside, eyes closed, lost in a state of ecstasy. At this moment, he opens his eyes and asks, "Why have you stopped playing?"

The woman in the red dress spoke in a relaxed tone: "It seems to have the scent of a little kitten, do you know, little princess? I used to have a cat that loved to curl up under my skirt, and when the weather got hot, it would even lift my skirt up over my head..." After she finished speaking, she suddenly laughed so heartily that her whole body shook, and the elegantly dressed woman in white also showed a hint of a smile on her face

At that moment, Xue Haibin suddenly realized the ambiguity between himself and Xiao Chengfeng. His thigh, under the gentle squeeze of the young man's hands, felt a bit of pain, yet more so, there was a burning heat and desire, causing his entire body to become soft and weak—could this be what is referred to as a subject under the skirt?

If Ruo Xuehai were to notice the unusual look in the palace master's eyes on a regular day, today she could hardly wait for him to leave. At this moment, she sat in front of the Huayue mirror, her lips already betraying a hint of a smile. The reflection in the mirror showed her gently biting her cherry lips, appearing utterly adorable—wasn't her lips the most beautiful feature? Several maidservants had said so. Should she apply some more lip gloss? Would he notice and then compliment her? ... Gently biting her cherry lips, appearing utterly adorable—wasn't her lips the most beautiful feature? Several maidservants had said so. Should she apply some more lip gloss? Would he notice and then compliment her? ... Oh dear, she had even forgotten to ask him his name ...? His name must be beautiful, right? If it isn't, she would give him one ... Suddenly, a word flashed through her mind: "Wind." It seemed ... he really was like a gust of wind, just like that, he had collided with her—"I can play the piano, and he can play the flute in the future; the two of us could become immortal partners ...?" Suddenly, a word flashed through her mind: "Wind." It seemed ... he really was like a gust of wind, just like that, he had collided with her—"I can play the piano, and he can play the flute in the future; the two of us could become immortal partners ...?" So should she call him Wind Flute? Or Flute Wind!? It might be better to use Xiao Chengfeng instead!

As the moonlight fades, the snow-covered shore softly calls out: "Come back, it is I."

A butterfly fluttered into the courtyard, much like a mediocre dance enthusiast. Having just witnessed the spirited dance of other butterflies, it could not help but imitate them. It flaunted itself before the Snow Sea, vainly awaiting a look of approval from Snow Sea. To its surprise, Snow Sea seemed to completely overlook it. Thus, the butterfly became dissatisfied and slowly settled on the piano.

After finishing the piece, Xue Haibin smiled sweetly at Xiao Chengfeng. That smile was like the blooming of a jade lotus on a snow-capped mountain, pure and sacred. A magical butterfly, flying by, suddenly lost its senses upon seeing that smile and crashed into a delicate tree. Xiao Chengfeng felt his heart and mind intoxicated, while Xue Haibin turned around and sat beside him, ready to hear his comments.

Xiao Chengfeng heard that she was about to leave, and he could not hide his immense disappointment on his face. Meanwhile, Xue Haibin, witnessing this scene, suddenly felt a wave of tenderness rise within her. She had already assumed a posture of departure, making it difficult to retract her words, so she could only try to walk slowly, hoping that Xiao Chengfeng would call her back. By the time she reached the entrance of the woods, she felt that time was both long and dry. At that moment, Xiao Chengfeng's voice finally came: "Fairy..." In an instant, she darted to Xiao Chengfeng's side like a flash of lightning, standing gracefully before him, her face unable to conceal her smile: "What is it?"

Little Haibin covered his ears: "I can't hear, I can't hear..."

Within Xiao Chengfeng's body, it was as if two divine dragons, one cold and one hot, were confronting each other. His complexion changed in an instant, displaying dozens of colors. However, despite the excruciating pain that made him feel as if his eyes would burst, Xiao Chengfeng understood that he had encountered a rare and extraordinary opportunity. Thus, he endured the pain and sat cross-legged, repeatedly practicing the Red Powder Heart Method.

At this moment, she paused and looked around, suddenly frowning: Why did that man's presence suddenly vanish in an instant? ... I clearly sensed his existence ...

Xue Haibin couldn't help but smile sweetly upon hearing Xiao Chengfeng's words. The two sat quietly together; although they did not converse, there was a warm feeling in their hearts. For Xue Haibin, it was the first time interacting with a man, filled with a sense of novelty; Xiao Chengfeng suddenly recalled the initial intimacy they shared and thought to gently move his fingers, pretending to accidentally touch Xue Haibin. However, as soon as he had this thought, his heart raced uncontrollably, and he lost all his courage. He made a firm resolution, yet at the last moment, he was overwhelmed by a strong sense of palpitations. For Xue Haibin, it was the first time interacting with a man, filled with a sense of novelty; Xiao Chengfeng suddenly recalled the initial intimacy they shared and thought to gently move his fingers, pretending to accidentally touch Xue Haibin. However, as soon as he had this thought, his heart raced uncontrollably, and he lost all his courage. He made a firm resolution, yet at the last moment, he was overwhelmed by a strong sense of palpitations.

However, it was the red powder heart technique within Xiao Chengfeng that stimulated him, causing him to hear the footsteps. In a moment of urgency, he had already submerged into the lake. Almost simultaneously, a flash of white light appeared in the sky, dispersing the misty barrier, and a red figure darted in. It was none other than the red-clad maid, Yue Xiaoqing. She was certain that the little princess, Xue Haibin, had gone to play the piano, which was why she had secretly come over.

Xue Haibin's thoughts turned: What is he doing by the lakeside now? Is he thinking of me? Oh right, he is over by the Jade Lake; will anyone discover him there? Can Yue Xiaoqing sense his presence? Will she go back after I leave? Xue Haibin was startled and quickly used magic to scan the surroundings of the courtyard, discovering that it was empty. He then hurriedly cast a flying spell and flew towards the lakeside.

Xue Haibin was convinced that the other party had walked far away. At that moment, she cast a mist barrier, shooting out countless wisps of fog from her fingertips, instantly enveloping the surroundings in a white haze. Only then did Xue Haibin feel at ease.

However, when she used the white celestial magic to lift Yue Xiaoqing into the air, Yue Xiaoqing's face was filled with confusion: "Little Princess, I know it was my fault, but what exactly is that aura? It resembles that of a man so much?" It turned out that after she fell into the water, she immediately noticed that the lake was empty, and the clear water waves completely lacked any masculine presence.

Xue Haibin was taken aback, feeling an unusual sensation in her thigh. She struggled to suppress the excitement in her demeanor: "So, do you think there might be a cat under my skirt?" She gently twisted her fingers, suddenly realizing, could the tension in her heart be reflected in her hands? She quickly turned her hands over, but immediately became aware that the subtle trembling of the veins on the back of her hand also revealed her true thoughts

Yet, Xiao Chengfeng said dreamily, "How wonderful it would be if this could last forever." To have such a stunning young woman as Xue Haibin play the piano for him, even if her playing were as soft as cotton, he would be moved. Not to mention that Xue Haibin, as the "Saint of Sound," played in an extraordinarily exquisite manner.

Having traversed the wine village beneath the vast sky, the vibrant spring brings forth a myriad of charms. The red maples each take flight like startled swans, awakening the echoes of orioles and swallows along the river.

Xue Haibin felt that his mind had completely lost its ability to think. Mechanically, he took the magic mirror and instinctively reflected a tentative expression, calmly saying to the white-clad maid, "It was Xiao Qing who sent you here, wasn't it?"

Upon returning to the Moon Fragrance Pavilion, Xue Haibin saw the smiling master of the Holy Maiden Tiancheng saying: "Bin'er, you are to undergo the Holy Bath tomorrow. Not only will you become a Holy Maiden, but you will also enhance your magical cultivation. Why have you been soaking in the Jade Lake for so long today?"

Xue Haibin knew he had achieved victory and let out a sigh of relief, yet his expression remained calm: "You may go now." At that moment, Xiao Qing, seeing the consistently indifferent look on Xue Haibin's face, couldn't help but doubt her own judgment. In the midst of a strong internal conflict, as she looked up, she secretly glanced under the princess's skirt.

"The Pink Academy." Xue Haibin inexplicably felt joyful as she recounted a marvelous scene to Xiao Chengfeng: "It is a very mysterious place. Others say it is filled with wealth, beautiful women, beauty-preserving techniques, alchemy, and gold-making methods, but I do not think so"

"What’s wrong?" Xue Haibin looked at Xiao Chengfeng, whose face was alternating between pale and flushed, and asked in surprise, "Are you feeling unwell?" She then reached out to place her hand on Xiao Chengfeng's forehead.

If his Purple Dragon Inner Dan's true energy had not leaked, he would undoubtedly not have been drawn into this place. If he had transformed the Purple Dragon Inner Dan back into the Red Powder Heart Method within his body, he would surely have perished from the icy assault of the Ice Jade Ginseng. Xiao Chengfeng received such fortune, and it seemed, in a vague sense, to be the will of heaven. He did not know how long he had been cultivating, only feeling the true energy within him surging violently, and his spiritual perception and intuition could suddenly sense the slightest movements of grass and trees ten zhang away.

Xiao Chengfeng said with longing, "Is it true?"

Xiao Chengfeng gradually regained consciousness, realizing that his body effortlessly passed through the barrier. He slowly floated on the sea, yet he was utterly exhausted and fell into a deep sleep.

Xue Haibin finally found an excuse and, taking advantage of the situation, became angry. Her expression turned cold as she said in a deep voice, "Am I just a subject for your jokes?" She suddenly felt that the red-clad maid, Yue Xiaoqing, should feel somewhat guilty—though Yue Xiaoqing had sensed the presence of a man, she did not dare to be certain. It was only due to her inherent nature of wanting to get to the bottom of things that she had spoken sarcastically. At this moment, being reprimanded by herself, she should be regretting it.

Her voice gently rippled across the surface of the lake, her melodic magic permeating every corner of the jade lake. However, only the elegant echoes returned, anxious and vast, each sound resembling the delicate shattering of flower petals

Xue Haibin suddenly understood and said with a hint of reproach: "You are truly incorrigible." She vaguely felt that such a reaction made her blush.

Xiao Chengfeng had clearly heard the footsteps. He looked around but found no place to hide his body. As the footsteps drew near, Xue Haibin, in a moment of desperation, lifted the hem of the neon feathered garment and enveloped Xiao Chengfeng within it. Xiao Chengfeng was taken aback, feeling a sudden darkness as he was wrapped within the garment.

Beneath the skirt, Xiao Chengfeng felt as if a century had passed, reveling in immense happiness. Yet, he was constantly afraid that this happiness might turn and leave him. He knew all too well that this happiness would eventually come to an end, but his heart remained tightly bound by worry. At this moment, he would rather be exposed than let go of this warmth for a while longer. Just now, his hand had inadvertently gripped Xue Haibin's thigh tightly due to his nervousness. Weighing the consequences, he was certainly at risk of being seen as a lecher, but he could not care less and held on firmly.

Knowing full well that this glance could not reveal the truth, she still could not help but look. The outcome was, of course, the same.

However, as she turned to the side, her left shoulder completely rested against Xiao Chengfeng's shoulder. With just a touch of skin, Xiao Chengfeng's lower body seemed to have been premeditated, and immediately reacted, causing the undergarment to be forcefully lifted.

Snow Seaside displayed an air of cold elegance and nobility on her face. She gently waved her small hand, exuding an extremely regal demeanor: "You may return; there is no need to urge me."

Xiao Chengfeng saw the chrysanthemum leaves being held by those delicate lips, and in that glance, an infinite charm was revealed. Unable to restrain himself, he swallowed a mouthful of saliva and softly said: "Do you really enjoy biting your lips?"

Changing into a dress and carefully tidying herself up, the girl in the mirror could not hide the smile in her eyes

A silence fell between the two once again, and Xiao Chengfeng's mind was a blank. However, if they did not converse, would it not imply a lack of intimacy and that he was indeed as bad as Xue Haibin claimed? In order to avoid appearing as "bad to the core" as Xue Haibin said, he wanted to speak, but his words came out stammering, and he could not grasp his own thoughts. Xue Haibin found it amusing and propped his chin up with his right hand, tilting his head to look at Xiao Chengfeng. Xiao Chengfeng felt flustered, yet Xue Haibin finally understood one of his sentences: "Where is the place you envy the most?"

Xue Haibin smiled gracefully, yet did not respond. Instead, she took out a magical mirror from her storage ring and said, "Palace Master, may I ask what this is..."

"Of course." At this moment, Xiao Chengfeng recalled the scene described by Xue Haibin, feeling that being in such a place would indeed be more blissful than being a celestial being. He was about to mention that he was the heir of the Red Powder Academy, but suddenly a gentle flute sound wafted through the wind. Xue Haibin frowned slightly and said, "The palace master has matters that urge me to return. Can you... wait for me here? When night falls, I will sneak out..."

However, when she went to take a picture of Xiao Chengfeng's back, she discovered that he was using her underwear to cover his lower body. At that moment, her hand was resting on his bare back, and she felt a strange sensation. She had not yet learned the magic to conjure clothing, so she quickly withdrew her hand.

Ever since she told Xue Haibin to embody the aloof and noble demeanor of a princess, Xue Haibin has completely changed, no longer being as intimate with her as before—perhaps she was mistaken, having stifled Bin'er’s vivacity, forcing her to exist within the cold confines of etiquette—yet the rules of the Holy Maiden's Heavenly City have always been this way. She forced a smile on her face and slowly turned her head away. Meanwhile, tears glistened at the corners of her eyes.

Xue Haibin smiled gently, believing that Xiao Chengfeng was doing this intentionally to spare her from embarrassment. At that moment, she felt a surge of gratitude towards him. As she continued to play the piano, she began to sing softly, her voice flowing like a winding melody. In that moment, on the misty lakeside, the atmosphere was serene and beautiful

As Xue Haibin's body gently lifted, she landed a yard away. She couldn't help but feel shy in front of this man, whose skin was so close to hers. Just now, it was she who had pulled Xiao Chengfeng in, fully aware that he was "up to mischief" below. However, if she were to blame him, it would inevitably lead to that enchanting topic, causing her to hesitate. Thus, she changed the subject: "How did you know they would come back?" Just now, it was she who had pulled Xiao Chengfeng in, fully aware that he was "up to mischief" below. However, if she were to blame him, it would inevitably lead to that enchanting topic, causing her to hesitate. Thus, she changed the subject: "How did you know they would come back?"

"Reporting to the Palace Master, I am truly very happy." Xue Haibin maintained a poised demeanor reminiscent of a princess, her voice distant and ethereal

As a person of the "Saint Body of Sound," all things in heaven and earth can be transformed into music, and it is extraordinarily enchanting. If one cultivates to a high level, those who hear it will be utterly captivated. At this moment, Xue Haibin is only sixteen years old; within two years, her music will undoubtedly reach great heights. However, several hundred years ago, individuals with the Saint Body of Sound could not master even a fraction of magic. Yet, under the unique methods of Xiao Yin in the past, this flaw has already been eliminated.

The palace master let out a gentle sigh and said, "That is good"

At the seaside of snow, she was sweetly imagining the scene of being together with "Xiao Chengfeng" later: sitting side by side, listening to the sound of flowers blooming together; disturbed by Die'er in this way, she couldn't help but show a slight expression of anger on her face, and waved her hand to send Die'er ten zhang away.

At that moment, she suddenly heard a voice: "Xiao Qing, what are you doing?"

It turned out that he had just pulled down the skirt again, not because he noticed that the maid had returned, but simply because he was too engrossed, treating this place as his territory and completely ignoring the external world. The breeze at the seaside lifting the skirt was, for him, an external stimulus. Thus, driven by the instinct to protect his "skirt's hem," he pulled it down again. At that moment, his emotions encompassed reluctance, a racing heartbeat, intoxication, and more.

"Are my lips made of tiger skin?" Xue Haibin said playfully with a hint of mock annoyance

At this moment, Xiao Chengfeng was in the neon feather garment, his head pressed against the exquisite jade leg of Xue Haibin, a fragrant and intoxicating sensation nearly suffocating him. To avoid drawing attention, he tried to curl his body into a tight ball; fortunately, the lower part of the feather garment was hollow, preventing any exposure. However, despite being immersed in overwhelming happiness, upon hearing the woman's words, he couldn't help but be taken aback, gripping Xue Haibin's thigh tightly.

Xiao Chengfeng felt as if he was about to explode, his entire body’s pores opened up, and a pink halo emerged around him. If the Red Lotus Fairy were to see this, she would also find it astonishing. This pink halo is a reaction that only occurs when one has cultivated the Red Powder Heart Method to the sixth level, while she only reached that realm after ten years of continuous fortuitous encounters in her cultivation of the Red Powder Heart Method.

The two women who approached gracefully were indeed the personal maids of Xue Haibin. Suddenly, Xue Haibin thought that if they discovered a strange man here, they would undoubtedly take him to the city lord, and then imprison him in the dark, lightless water dungeon. Without a moment's hesitation, she whispered to Xiao Chengfeng: "Quick, hide."

At that time, I was still completely unaware of everything. As I grew older, I adopted a composed demeanor, and no longer experienced the same warmth as before

"Hmph, I don't want them to like me anyway," Xiao Haibin said proudly.

The maid in white blushed and stammered, "It is... it is me..."

"It is engraved with the advanced magic of the Holy Maiden's Heavenly City, so take good care of it." The palace master smiled gently and said, "Aren't you the one who loves magic the most? You should be very happy this time."

The snow-covered beach felt utterly exhausting as the two walked away. At this moment, she gently lifted her skirt, but the person below unexpectedly clung tightly to her thigh, pulling the skirt back down.

"When you turn eighteen, according to the rules of the Holy Maiden's Heavenly City, all princesses must go out to undergo some training. By that time, you..." the palace master said meaningfully.

It is as if one reaches the softest part of their heart, where the sounds of the snowy shore are filled with tenderness: "It is a place where only lovers can lean on each other, as the morning glow gently illuminates the path, and many unbloomed flowers sleep alone under the moonlight; only when a pair of lovers arrive at the Pink Academy can those flowers suddenly burst into bloom, filling the world with golden blossoms, among which delicate fingers, like flowers, reach out to tell you that this is the eternal paradise. Here, those who love, steadfast and unwavering, will live on forever... If there are those who do not love, the flower bushes will grow thorns, and the flowers will shed tears in the wind... If there are those who do not love, the flower bushes will grow thorns, and the flowers will shed tears in the wind..."

Xue Haibin smiled sweetly and said, "Indeed. Master often scolds me, saying that this will ruin my lips..." Suddenly, she recalled the original words of the palace master: "Bin'er, if you ruin your lips, you won't look pretty, and those young gentlemen won't like you."

Xiao Chengfeng was taken aback by her speed, but upon seeing Xue Haibin prepared and ready, a wave of sweetness surged in his heart. He said, "You... can you stay with me a little longer?" He was almost moved by the warmth in his own voice.