139: I wonder what the name of this inner demon is, Senior Sister?

In the Back Mountains, by the edge of a cliff.

The mountain wind blew as always, and the abyss remained as it was yesterday.

The white-clothed figure by the cliff's edge, however, was completely different from before.

That once sharp and biting Sword Intent, which kept people a thousand miles away, was now entirely withdrawn into her body.

She stood there quietly, like a peerless divine sword returned to its scabbard, its brilliance concealed, yet becoming even more unfathomable.

Soul Transformation Realm!

The Eldest Senior Sister of Qingxin Peak, Bai Miaoling!

She had also made a Breakthrough!

Qin Feng's figure appeared behind her, but she did not turn around.

Her gaze fell upon the abyss below that had once nearly cost her her life, her thoughts unknown.

Relief? Lingering fear? Or... something else?

"You're here."

After a long while, she finally spoke. Her voice was as cold as ever, yet it seemed a fraction softer than before.

"Mhm."

Qin Feng walked to her side and stood shoulder to shoulder with her, looking at her flawless profile.

After not seeing her for a few days, this Eldest Senior Sister's injuries were not only completely healed, but her cultivation had reached the Soul Transformation Realm.

It seemed that the Origin of the nirvana demon fetus was indeed a tremendous stroke of luck for her.

"Eldest Senior Sister, congratulations on your Breakthrough to Soul Transformation as well," Qin Feng said casually with a smile.

"The same to you."

Bai Miaoling turned her head, her cold eyes looking at him quietly.

Her voice was indifferent, but Qin Feng still caught a trace of shock on her feigned calm face that she couldn't hide.

Although she had been in seclusion, how could she not have sensed the world-destroying Soul Transformation Heavenly Tribulation outside?

When she learned that the one who triggered that unprecedented Heavenly Tribulation was this Junior Brother who had just saved her life...

...her newly reshaped Sword Heart almost cracked again on the spot.

Just what kind of monster is this man?

"It was just good luck," Qin Feng waved his hand dismissively.

His nonchalant manner made it seem as if surviving the life-and-death Soul Transformation Heavenly Tribulation was as simple as drinking a glass of cold water.

Looking at his behavior, Bai Miaoling felt both annoyed and absurd.

She remained silent for a long time, seemingly making a difficult decision.

Finally, she couldn't help but speak up, her voice dry.

"That day... in my Sea of Consciousness..."

"Did you... see everything?"

Qin Feng was amused upon hearing this.

Looking at Bai Miaoling's pretty face, which had turned slightly pale from nervousness, he understood instantly.

Was she here to settle accounts?

Asking if he saw that "dark history" of her peeping at him while he bathed?

This Eldest Senior Sister is truly... incredibly cute.

"I saw it," Qin Feng answered righteously.

He met her gaze, a playful smile appearing on his face.

"I saw it very clearly."

"Eldest Senior Sister, you were watching me bathe with such relish, your smile almost reaching the sky. How could I possibly not see that?"

Boom!

Bai Miaoling's mind buzzed, going completely blank!

On her perpetually frozen face, for the first time, two moving red clouds suddenly surged up!

He... he actually said it so bluntly!

And he said she was smiling happily?!

How could she maintain her aloof Eldest Senior Sister image in front of him after this?!

"You... you're talking nonsense!"

Bai Miaoling was both ashamed and angry, her voice trembling. Her hand instinctively reached for her sword hilt.

But when her hand touched the hilt and met Qin Feng's smiling eyes, all her Aura instantly deflated.

The retort at the tip of her tongue simply couldn't be uttered.

In the end, she could only awkwardly turn her burning face away, not daring to look at him again.

"Eldest Senior Sister."

Qin Feng smiled and took a step forward.

He reached out and, without giving her any chance to react, pulled her slightly trembling body into his arms.

"Ah!"

Bai Miaoling's body stiffened, and she instinctively tried to struggle.

But then, a familiar, overbearing scent that made her feel incredibly safe wafted to her nose.

The sound of a strong and powerful heartbeat echoed in her ears.

All her resistance and struggle collapsed in an instant.

Her body uncontrollably went soft.

She could only lean weakly in his arms, her cheeks frighteningly hot.

"You... how audacious!"

She growled in shame and anger, but her voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz, lacking any deterrent power.

"Eldest Senior Sister."

Qin Feng looked down at the Flower on the High Peaks he had personally plucked, the curve of his lips becoming more pronounced.

"You didn't call me here... just to ask about this, did you?"

Bai Miaoling's body trembled again!

Only then did she remember the true purpose of calling him over.

Her cheeks flushed so red they looked as if they might bleed.

She buried her burning face deep into his solid chest, not daring to look at him again.

Then, in a voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz yet carrying a hint of unquestionable determination, she spoke muffledly.

"I..."

"My Heart Demon hasn't been eliminated yet."

"I need you... to help me."

Qin Feng was stunned upon hearing this.

The Heart Demon hasn't been eliminated?

That's impossible; the nirvana demon fetus had clearly been swallowed whole by him.

How could she still have a Heart Demon?

Could it be... An incredibly absurd yet thrilling thought began to grow wildly in Qin Feng's mind.

He looked at the stunning Sword Immortal in his arms, who had buried her head and dared not look at him.

A meaningful smile appeared on his face.

"Oh?"

"I wonder, what is the name of this Heart Demon of yours, Eldest Senior Sister?"

Bai Miaoling's body trembled violently once more.

She knew that this scoundrel had already guessed it.

She bit her lower lip.

In the end, she summoned all the courage she had.

She answered him in a voice that was almost dreamlike.

The answer consisted of only two words.

"Qin Feng."

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