66: Senior brother, this washboard seems to be used for more than just kneeling, right?

She cried as she spoke; that heartbroken, tear-streaked look made Qin Feng’s heart wrench.

"No! Absolutely not!"

Qin Feng’s heart tightened, and he instinctively wanted to pull her into his arms to comfort her.

"Go away! I don't want you to hold me!"

Lin Yao, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, abruptly swatted his hand away and took two steps back to create distance.

Her eyes were red as she glared at him intensely, her face full of grievance.

"Qin Feng! I'm telling you! This matter isn't over today!"

"If you don't give me a reasonable explanation! I... I'll..."

She stammered "I" for a long time, unable to think of any harsh words that could actually threaten Qin Feng.

After all, her biggest trump card—that business between Qin Feng and Revered Master—who in the Sect didn't know about it by now? What else could she use to control him?

Seeing her ruffled and flustered yet helpless state, Qin Feng's guilt and unease instantly melted away.

He knew that when dealing with a Little Vixen who was in the middle of a fit of anger, any explanation would only add fuel to the fire.

The only way was through action!

"Junior Sister."

A look of profound sorrow suddenly appeared on Qin Feng's face.

He looked at Lin Yao, his eyes filled with guilt and self-reproach.

"I was wrong."

As soon as he finished speaking, he slowly dropped to one knee.

Under Lin Yao's suddenly stunned and bewildered gaze.

From his Storage Pouch, he pulled out a... Washboard.

The Washboard was forged from Ten-Thousand-Year Cold Iron and covered in dense runes; one look was enough to tell it was no ordinary object.

It was exactly Second Senior Sister Li Xiaoxiao's "masterpiece"—the "Special Runic Washboard for Formal Apologies."

Qin Feng held the Washboard in both hands and respectfully placed it in front of Lin Yao.

Then, he looked up at her with a face full of devotion.

"Junior Sister, Senior Brother was wrong."

"Senior Brother shouldn't have neglected you or made you sad."

"Junior Sister, please punish me!"

Lin Yao: "..."

She stared blankly at the scene before her.

Looking at the man who, just a second ago, had made her teeth itch with resentment, but was now kneeling on one knee, holding a Washboard, and sincerely asking for her forgiveness.

Her heart, which had been filled with anger and grievance, was instantly swept clean by a ridiculous sense of being caught between laughter and tears.

This scoundrel!

How... how could he be so... so shameless!

Looking at Qin Feng's handsome face, which was written all over with "sincerity" and "at your disposal," and then at the strange Washboard in front of him.

She wanted to be angry, but looking at him like this, she couldn't stay mad.

She wanted to cry, but the absurd scene before her made her want to laugh.

This scoundrel!

This rogue!

This bastard who was the best in the world at pleasing women!

He could always easily dissolve all her anger using these unexpected and irresistible methods.

"You... you get up quickly!"

Lin Yao's cheeks were red and hot; she reached out her small hand to pull him up but felt a bit embarrassed.

"If Junior Sister doesn't let me up, does that mean you've forgiven me?"

Qin Feng looked up, a brilliant smile appearing on his face, his eyes full of expectation.

"Who... who said I've forgiven you!"

Lin Yao was flustered by his gaze and quickly turned her head away, not daring to look at him anymore.

She pouted and gave a huff, pretending to be angry.

"Today, you neglected me all by myself for the entire day!"

"This debt won't be settled so easily!"

"Then what does Junior Sister want to do?"

Qin Feng looked like he was humbly seeking guidance.

"As long as it makes Junior Sister stop being angry, whether it's climbing a mountain of blades or jumping into a sea of fire, Senior Brother will... do it without hesitation!"

He spoke with such sincerity and emotion that it could move the heavens.

Hearing his words, the last bit of anger in Lin Yao's heart completely vanished, replaced by a thick, inseparable sweetness.

However, letting him off so easily would be too good for him!

Lin Yao's eyes darted around as a brilliant idea—one that could both "punish" him and "satisfy" herself—came to mind.

A sly, devilish smile curled at the corners of her mouth.

She walked up to Qin Feng and slowly squatted down.

Then, she extended a slender jade-like finger and gently tilted Qin Feng's chin up.

"If you want me to forgive you, fine."

Her voice was soft and seductive, filled with a unique allure.

"But, you have to promise me one condition."

"What condition?"

Seeing her bright eyes shining with mischievous light, Qin Feng felt a bad premonition rising in his heart.

"Well..."

Lin Yao deliberately dragged out her words; she glanced at the Washboard on the ground and then at Qin Feng, the smile on her face becoming increasingly suggestive.

"Senior Brother, this Washboard of yours... seems like it's for more than just kneeling, right?"

Qin Feng: "..."

He understood instantly what this Little Vixen wanted to do... The sky had completely darkened.

Now, she wasn't angry at all.

She even felt a bit... grateful to Third Senior Sister.

"Senior Brother..."

"You're so bad... you're bullying me again..."

"..."