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Chapter 404 Before the Flowers and Under the Moon

Under the reflection of the moonlight, the mountains and mountains look more desolate and mysterious, and everything in the mountains and forests is shrouded in soft silver light.

A quaint hut on a hillside not far away seemed to be shrouded in soft moonlight, and the wood exuded a light yellow color, making it look particularly peaceful and peaceful.

Wild vines and trees cast mottled shadows under the moonlight, outlining charming lines, making the entire mountain forest look more mysterious and charming.

Under the reflection of the silver moonlight, the crystal clear stream has a layer of slight silver waves, which is as picturesque as a poem.

The breeze blows and the moonlight shines on the leaves, creating a peaceful and charming night.

The whole scenery seems to be given a dreamlike sense of existence, and the beautiful woman next to it makes people feel like they are in a fairyland.

But a cold word broke Zhao Mingyuan's reverie and brought him back to reality.

"How long are you going to hold on to it?"

Only then did Zhao Mingyuan realize that he was still holding Shi Qingxuan's delicate hand tightly, so he reluctantly let go and rubbed his nose awkwardly.

The refreshing fragrance and Shi Qingxuan's suddenly sharp eyes made Zhao Mingyuan realize how misleading his actions were, and he quickly put down his hands.

So embarrassing!

Zhao Mingyuan simply didn't know where to put his hands. Shi Qingxuan wouldn't regard him as that kind of pervert, right?

In order to resolve the embarrassment, Zhao Mingyuan took a few steps forward and came to the creek beside the forest.

The stream was extremely clear, and the moonlight slanted on the water, reflecting his appearance.

Zhao Mingyuan reached into the stream and washed his hands. The refreshing feeling in his heart washed away the fatigue caused by running around for days.

Shi Qingxuan didn't seem to be angry. She also came to the stream and kicked off her shoes casually, revealing a pair of slender feet that were as clear as jade. She dipped freely into the cold stream and placed her bamboo flute on the grass beside her. , staring at the water.

After a long while, Shi Qingxuan said softly: "Why does Prince Ming insist on chasing after him?"

Zhao Mingyuan was naturally embarrassed to speak directly, so he said: "Qingxuan's sudden disappearance naturally makes people worry about your safety."

Shi Qingxuan stopped talking after hearing Zhao Mingyuan's answer, as if attracted by the beautiful scenery under the moon, she stopped talking for a long time.

I don’t know if she had already guessed the outcome of the four demons of the Xie Ji Sect, but she didn’t even ask.

Zhao Mingyuan couldn't help but asked Shi Qingxuan curiously: "Then why does Qingxuan avoid me?"

Shi Qingxuan turned her face sideways and said with a smile: "Who told you to hold on to others' hands and scare them? Qingxuan didn't expect that King Ming, who is praised by the world, would be such a deceitful disciple."

Her voice was soft and playful, with a hint of teasing, but her relaxed tone was clearly a lot more intimate.

Feeling that Shi Qingxuan seemed to have a good impression of him, Zhao Mingyuan felt relieved.

The two talked about the stars and the moon, from poems and songs to flute and harp music. The communication between them seemed to be just like the environment, natural and in tune, adding a tenderness and warmth to the whole story.

Unknowingly, it was late at night, and Zhao Mingyuan noticed the sleepiness on Shi Qingxuan's face.

Although it was nothing for a martial artist to stay up all night, Zhao Mingyuan would not be so considerate as to drag a beautiful woman to talk like this all night long.

However, there is only one hut where hunters rest when they enter the mountain, and it cannot accommodate two people at all.

Their relationship has not gotten that close yet, so Shi Qingxuan will naturally not invite Zhao Mingyuan to sleep with him.

Let alone sharing the same bed, it was absolutely impossible for Zhao Mingyuan to go into the house and make a bed on the floor.

Wouldn't that be luring the wolf into the house?

With Shi Qingxuan's wisdom, he would naturally not do such a stupid thing.

However, leaving Zhao Mingyuan sleeping in the mountains and forests while she slept peacefully in the house made Shi Qingxuan feel a little uneasy and guilty.

Seeing this, Zhao Mingyuan said: "I see that the water in this stream is clear, and I just want to take a bath and cleanse myself. Qingxuan can just sleep peacefully, don't worry about me."

When Shi Qingxuan heard Zhao Mingyuan say that he wanted to take a bath, it was naturally inconvenient for him to do so. But seeing that Zhao Mingyuan didn't seem to have any luggage with him, and he probably didn't have a change of clothes, he said, "Wait a moment, I'll prepare a change of clothes for you."

After saying that, without waiting for Zhao Mingyuan to answer, Shi Qingxuan lifted her feet out of the water, moved her delicate body, took out a handkerchief from her arms to wipe away the water stains, put on her embroidered shoes, turned and entered the hut.

After a while, Shi Qingxuan came over again and handed Zhao Mingyuan a small bundle.

Naturally, Zhao Mingyuan would not just bathe in front of this hut. He thanked him softly and walked upstream along the stream.

The girl is going to bed, how can she stay here and not leave?

Therefore, Zhao Mingyuan missed the strange expression on Shi Qingxuan's face.

Zhao Mingyuan walked a hundred feet upstream along the creek and stopped when he came to a small forest.

Looking back, I can see that the hut has been obscured by the trees and cannot be seen anymore. Naturally, I can’t see the beautiful woman in front of the hut either. Zhao Mingyuan then took off his clothes and stepped into the stream.

The crystal clear water caressed his skin, making him feel cool and comfortable.

In fact, Zhao Mingyuan's need to take a bath was certainly an excuse to leave, but it was also a real need.

Although Zhao Mingyuan's current level of cultivation has already reached the state of being pure and unsullied by cold and heat after many times of tempering, it is naturally impossible for him to have any odor due to running around for a long time. But Zhao Mingyuan had just been besieged by millions of bats. Although he was not harmed, and even the countless bats he killed were not stained with any blood on his clothes, the thick smell of blood had already infected his whole body. With Zhao Mingyuan's extraordinary sense of smell, he It's unbearable.

Zhao Mingyuan felt like he was covered in the bloody stench of bats, and knew that such an appearance would make Shi Qingxuan feel uncomfortable.

Therefore, after realizing this, Zhao Mingyuan did not dare to get too close to Shi Qingxuan to avoid causing trouble to her.

Zhao Mingyuan bent down, wet his hair with his hands, and then slowly rubbed his shoulders and back to wash away the dirt and stench from his body.

With every rubbing, he seemed to feel that the irritability and tension in his heart were being diluted little by little.

Standing in the stream, the clear water seemed to wash away his inner uneasiness and troubles, making Zhao Mingyuan feel a kind of inner peace and tranquility.

Such a cleanse not only purifies the body, but also relaxes and frees the mind, injecting refreshment and hope into the new journey.

Zhao Mingyuan stood by the river and bathed in the clear stream water. His true energy was everywhere, a white mist rose, and there was no more drop of water on his body.

It has to be said that Qi is also a productive force and can bring a lot of convenience to life.

Without looking at the clothes in his storage space, Zhao Mingyuan opened the baggage Shi Qingxuan gave him and found that it turned out to be a scholar's uniform.

After putting on the clothes Shi Qingxuan had prepared for him, Zhao Mingyuan was surprised to find that there was a faint fragrance on the clothes.

Zhao Mingyuan is no stranger to this familiar scent. Just because the aura on Shi Qingxuan's body was exactly the same, it was obvious that Shi Qingxuan had worn this piece of clothing before.

Only then did Zhao Mingyuan realize that it seemed that Shi Qingxuan's expression was different when she gave him clothes just now. It seemed that it was because of this matter.

Why are there scribes' uniforms here?

Presumably Shi Qingxuan often disguised herself as a man for convenience when traveling around the world. These were the clothes she wore at that time.

Wearing the clothes worn by Shi Qingxuan and feeling the faint fragrance lingering around him, Zhao Mingyuan couldn't help but feel a different kind of feeling in his heart.

The fragrant fragrance made countless charms rise in Zhao Mingyuan's heart.

This sense of intimacy generated by indirect physical contact with Shi Qingxuan seems to make the connection between them closer and special.

Zhao Mingyuan quietly sniffed the fragrance on the clothes, as if he could smell Shi Qingxuan's breath, and her tenderness and care seemed to be integrated into this sweet fragrance.

This aroma and feeling made Zhao Mingyuan couldn't help but smile, and a feeling of warmth surged in his heart.

Shi Qingxuan was able to put clothes on him without hesitation, which showed her closeness and trust in Zhao Mingyuan.

Zhao Mingyuan felt this special friendship, and his heart was filled with warmth and touch.

These subtle actions deeply touched Zhao Mingyuan's heart. He understood that Shi Qingxuan had regarded him as a close person, and he also cherished and appreciated her from the bottom of his heart.

This closeness made Zhao Mingyuan more certain of his feelings for Shi Qingxuan. He realized that his love for her was no longer just a simple friendship, but a deep and indescribable emotion.

Zhao Mingyuan began to miss every beautiful moment with Shi Qingxuan, and his thoughts were immersed in the warm imagination of the past.

He closed his eyes and imagined walking with Shi Qingxuan in the mountains and forests of Shu, holding hands to face difficulties together, enjoying the fresh mountain air and green scenery.

He imagined the two embracing each other and dancing under the moonlight, that tacit understanding and understanding without words, as if the whole world had stopped spinning, and only the two of them were in each other's arms.

Zhao Mingyuan gradually realized that his feelings for Shi Qingxuan had gone beyond friendship, but a deep love.

His heartbeat and longing for Shi Qingxuan turned into a strong desire. He wanted to share this emotion with Shi Qingxuan and walk through the years to come with her.

He was attracted by Shi Qingxuan's kindness, strength and intelligence, and she had become one of the most important people in his heart.

Zhao Mingyuan decided to respond to the closeness and trust given by Shi Qingxuan with sincerity and hard work.

He hopes to be her solid support and give her warmth and support.

He is determined to use actions to interpret his inner emotions and his pursuit of Shi Qingxuan's bright future.

From that moment on, Zhao Mingyuan began to realize that the relationship between him and Shi Qingxuan had gone beyond ordinary friendship, but was a deep emotional interdependence.

This closeness and trust will become the driving force for them to move forward together in the future, and it will also be the beginning of the seeds of love between them slowly taking root and sprouting in their hearts.

He realized the care and care Shi Qingxuan gave him, and felt the tacit understanding and emotional exchange between the two.

At this moment, he was even more sure of his feelings for Shi Qingxuan.

However, Zhao Mingyuan also understood that this was a precious and fragile emotion that needed to be treated with caution.

He decided to express his feelings at the right time and let Shi Qingxuan know his deep attachment and love for her.

This charming thought filled him with wonderful expectations for the future. He hoped to create their own happy story with Shi Qingxuan.

With such charming thoughts, Zhao Mingyuan fell asleep at some point.

(End of this chapter)