When feelings remain unspoken, it’s easy to falter in front of someone you like.
People overthink and hesitate.
Lin Miaoxue stood at Ye Yu’s door, her hand raised high, ready to knock. Yet, she couldn’t bring herself to do it.
She worried that being too forward would make Ye Yu think she was an easy woman. On the other hand, she feared that if she didn’t act, Ye Yu might assume she intended to renege on her promise.
Her thoughts swirled endlessly.
Inside the room, Ye Yu had already sensed someone standing outside. He opened the door, his expression puzzled as he looked at Lin Miaoxue.
“What are you doing outside my door?”
“I was just...”
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Lin Miaoxue’s words caught in her throat, and her already flushed face turned an even deeper shade of red.
“I just came out to... get something. I’ll be back soon. Excuse me!”
Before she even finished speaking, Lin Miaoxue transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the distance.
In mere moments, she was a hundred miles away, her hands pressed against her burning face.
“What are you even saying? Why did you run? How embarrassing!” she muttered to herself.
Meanwhile, back on the spirit boat, Ye Yu’s face twisted into a strange expression.
“What was that about? Getting something? Out here in the wilderness, what could she possibly need to fetch?”
He shook his head, dismissing the thought. Everyone had their secrets, and that was perfectly normal. As long as Lin Miaoxue didn’t let this incident create a heart demon, it didn’t matter.
No need to waste time—better to focus on the simulation.
Ye Yu turned back into his room. Just as he closed the door, a familiar voice came from outside.
“Ye Yu, is that you?”
Hearing the voice, Ye Yu opened the door once more.
Looking up, he saw a figure clad in a black cloak hovering in the air. Her face was brimming with joy.
“It really is you!”
Ye Yu raised an eyebrow, puzzled by the unexpected visitor.
It was Yin Feijing, the fox demon. Why wasn’t she in the Southern Barbarian Continent? What brought her to the Central Continent?
After lowering the spirit boat’s defenses, Ye Yu asked, “How did you know I was here?”
Yin Feijing descended gracefully, speaking softly. “Back in Lan Country, I saw this spirit boat. Seeing it again, I thought I’d take a chance—and here you are. I also have something to tell you.”
Her serious tone piqued Ye Yu’s curiosity.
“What is it?”
Instead of answering right away, Yin Feijing glanced around, ensuring no one else was nearby. Without warning, she pushed Ye Yu back into the room and closed the door behind them with practiced precision.
Her movements were fluid, almost instinctive, leaving Ye Yu with the distinct impression of a rogue barging into his home.
“Hey! What are you doing?”
Yin Feijing didn’t respond. Instead, she reached toward Ye Yu’s back.
Alarmed, Ye Yu quickly retreated, breaking free from her grasp.
“What are you looking for?” he asked cautiously.
“Your tail!”
Yin Feijing removed her black cloak, revealing a long white dress. As she stepped forward, a fluffy tail swayed into view behind her.
Ye Yu’s pupils contracted sharply.
What was going on?
Could it be that Yin Feijing retained memories of the dream realm in the Southern Barbarian Continent?
That shouldn’t be possible. According to the rules, only those in the dream—his Dao companions—would retain their memories.
Why did she...
Wait. This wasn’t the first anomaly. Liangyu had also retained her dream memories.
Ye Yu had analyzed the situation before, concluding that Liangyu’s memories persisted because she had fallen in love with him within the dream.
But what about Yin Feijing?
It certainly wasn’t love. If it were, why hadn’t she mentioned it in the dream realm?
As Ye Yu remained silent, Yin Feijing stepped closer, her tail swaying gently behind her.
“What are you thinking about?”
Ye Yu’s mind raced. Reacting quickly, he replied, “I’m wondering if you hit your head. Trying to sneak up on me and talking about tails—are you crazy?”
Yin Feijing narrowed her eyes, studying Ye Yu’s expression closely, searching for any crack in his facade.
But she was disappointed.
Ye Yu’s acting was flawless, honed by countless simulations. Over the years spent in dream realms, encountering all manner of people and situations, he had mastered skills like controlling his expressions.
He had no intention of revealing the truth to Yin Feijing. The less she knew about the dream realm, the better.
Switching to the offensive, Ye Yu taunted, “Well? Say something! Have you really gone mute?”
“You’re the crazy one!” Yin Feijing snapped, huffing as she sat down on a nearby bench.
In truth, Yin Feijing had long suspected that the memories of Ye Yu as a nine-tailed celestial fox weren’t mere dreams.
She couldn’t understand why they felt so vivid—people couldn’t simply turn into celestial foxes, after all.
However, after Gan Zhizui visited her at Fox Mountain, Yin Feijing became certain that the memories were real.
How else could Gan Zhizui’s behavior in reality perfectly match the dream?
With her affairs in the Fox Mountain settled, she came to the Central Continent for two reasons:
First, to uncover the truth about Ye Yu and her memories.
Second, to handle a pressing matter.
But Ye Yu’s current reaction was puzzling.
Did he truly have no memory of the dream realm, or was he pretending?
The only way to know for sure was to confirm whether Ye Yu had a fox tail.
Yin Feijing’s persistence grew as her suspicions deepened.
If Ye Yu knew her thoughts, he would have been utterly exasperated.
Seriously, woman! Can’t you respect personal boundaries? My body isn’t a plaything!
Feeling cornered by Yin Feijing’s unwavering gaze, Ye Yu attempted to change the subject. “Why are you in the Central Continent this time?”
“I’ve received credible information. Near the Six-String Mountains, there’s been a sighting of a dragon. A real dragon—not a hybrid!”
Yin Feijing’s voice grew solemn.
A dragon!
Dragons had not appeared in the cultivation world for tens of thousands of years.
Ye Yu frowned slightly.
The Six-String Mountains were on the edge of the Central Continent, bordering the Eastern Sea Continent.
Why would a dragon show up in such a place?
“Want to check it out together?” Yin Feijing asked.
After a moment of consideration, Ye Yu nodded. He was indeed curious about the true dragons.
Yin Feijing appeared to say something but instead vanished briefly, reappearing with a Revealing Monster Stone in hand.
The stone, as its name suggested, forced monsters to reveal their true forms.
Without warning, Yin Feijing pressed the stone against Ye Yu’s back and resumed her “search.”
Her invasive actions finally pushed Ye Yu over the edge.
Grabbing her arm, he pinned her against the table, holding her firmly in place.
The force of the movement left their clothes slightly disheveled.
For the first time, Yin Feijing found herself in such an intimate and vulnerable position. The shame and anger brought a flush to her cheeks.
“Let me go!”
“Let you go? You think you can just grope me and walk away? Go play with your own tail!”
To drive the point home, Ye Yu grabbed her tail and gave it a firm squeeze.
Soft, fluffy—it felt surprisingly nice, almost like a luxurious toy.
Yin Feijing’s face turned scarlet as her body went limp, her voice barely a whisper.
“Don’t... Please, stop...”
Her tone was sultry, tinged with irresistible allure.
At that very moment, the door to the room was flung open with a loud bang.