At the hotel front desk, Luo Xiu reached out to take the room card from the receptionist. Feeling her unusual gaze on him, he suddenly became a bit awkward.

Su Shanyue, standing to the side, felt very awkward as well. It just feels so weird. This is my first time checking into a hotel with a boy…

"AH!"

Suddenly, the receptionist let out a loud exclamation.

Luo Xiu was startled. "What's wrong?"

"Are… are you Luo Xiu? The new main force from our Henghai Provincial City Martial Association?" The receptionist covered her mouth, her eyes wide with excitement as she bounced on the spot.

"Oh my gosh, it really is you!"

"Luo Xiu, I've seen your matches!"

"Your matches are so entertaining!"

"I never thought I would meet you in person. Could I please have your autograph?"

Damn it… Luo Xiu cursed inwardly and turned to leave.

In the elevator, Su Shanyue covered her mouth and giggled. "I completely forgot you're quite the celebrity now."

Luo Xiu reached up to scratch his head, a helpless smile on his face. This was completely unexpected. He never imagined that participating in the Martial Sky Event would turn him into a celebrity. He suddenly felt a twinge of regret.

Su Shanyue teased, "How about an autograph for me, too? I'm also your little fangirl, Mr. Celebrity."

Luo Xiu pursed his lips. "Celebrity? I'm still just me."

…

Before long, they entered the hotel room. The atmosphere immediately became awkward again, and a silence fell over them.

Su Shanyue was the first to speak. "I'll go shower first."

Luo Xiu was puzzled. "We're just here to remove the seal. Why do you need to shower?"

Su Shanyue's face turned red. She suddenly got very nervous and said almost subconsciously, "Then you go shower first."

Luo Xiu looked at her innocently. "I don't need a shower either."

Su Shanyue's face turned a deep red, and she stamped her foot in frustration.

Luo Xiu chuckled. "Alright, hurry up and undress. Let's get this over with so I can go back to sleep. It's almost eleven."

"Then turn around and don't look."

Luo Xiu shrugged, then turned his back to her and muttered quietly, "I'm going to have to look later anyway."

"You… you just love to bully me!" Su Shanyue huffed and walked over to the bed, her cheeks puffed out.

Although it wasn't the first time Luo Xiu had seen her, undressing in front of him still felt incredibly embarrassing.

"You better not peek!"

"Alright, alright, I won't peek. I'll just look openly later."

Su Shanyue tutted softly and then reached for the neckline of her dress. She was wearing a white dress today, with a silk ribbon tied into a pretty bow at the neck that revealed her gleaming white collarbones. With the bow as an accent, she looked both pure and enticing.

Luo Xiu, his back still toward her, suddenly said, "Xianyin Valley is a Secret Realm sect, after all. Any Martial Artist faction that can use a Secret Realm as its base of operations is bound to be internally complex."

"So, after you go to Xianyin Valley, it probably won't be easy for you to become the Successor Sect Leader."

"And even if you do, there will likely be some arrogant young disciples who won't accept you, or who might even try to trip you up at every turn."

Su Shanyue nodded slightly. "Actually, I've thought about everything you've mentioned."

Luo Xiu continued, "In the world of Martial Artists, you need strength to earn respect."

"So, once you get there, you must focus on your Cultivation of the Void Zen Sound and strive to enhance your own power."

"Mm, I understand."

Luo Xiu smiled. "Of course, the world of martial arts isn't just about fighting and killing; there's also the matter of interpersonal relationships."

With that, he took a pile of elixirs from his Jade Pendant and placed them on the table. "Take these. You can give them out as small gifts when appropriate to foster good relationships with the other disciples."

"You're giving me such valuable things just like that?"

Luo Xiu laughed breezily. "I just refined them in my spare time. They're not that valuable. Just take them."

"Thank you."

Luo Xiu then added, "Of course, you can't just hand them out trying to curry favor. If you do that, those people will only become greedier and treat you like a sucker, trying to exploit you in every way possible."

"First, you need to act tough. Let them know you have a bad temper, that you're not someone to be messed with, and that you'd even risk your life if pushed. Then, depending on the situation, you can give out some small gifts to build relationships."

Su Shanyue suddenly giggled.

Luo Xiu frowned. "What are you laughing at?"

Su Shanyue asked, "Where did you learn all this? You sound like a seasoned old pro."

Luo Xiu scratched his head. "If I had to say… I guess I learned it from Lin Xiyue."

"Is that so… Xi Yue really is outstanding."

Luo Xiu spoke seriously, "I'm just afraid that when you go to such an unfamiliar place, all alone without any friends to look after you, you'll be bullied."

"And on top of that, you're so naive; anyone could bully you."

Su Shanyue's eyes reddened slightly. She looked at his back with a gentle gaze and called out softly, "Luo Xiu."

"Hmm?"

"I've undressed."

"Uh… then lie down on the bed."

Luo Xiu slowly turned around. When the breathtaking sight met his eyes, he couldn't help but be momentarily stunned.

Even though he had seen his share of top-tier beauties, Su Shanyue's figure was something he never tired of looking at.

It was like the world's most perfect work of art, so flawless that one wouldn't dare to profane it.

Luo Xiu forced himself to look away, trying not to let his thoughts wander. "Lie down. Removing the seal will be quick and painless."

"Okay."

Su Shanyue sat on the bed and then slowly lay back.

Luo Xiu walked to the bedside. After taking a deep breath, he reached out.

But just as his hand was about to touch her snow-white, tender skin, it was caught by a slender hand.

"What's wrong?" Luo Xiu shifted his gaze to her incomparably beautiful and bashful face.

Looking at him with deep affection in her eyes, Su Shanyue mustered her courage and said, "Luo Xiu… I like you."

Luo Xiu remained silent, looking away.

Su Shanyue's moist lips moved gently as she asked, "If there were no Lin Xiyue, would there be a chance for us to be together?"

Luo Xiu gave a self-deprecating laugh. "Actually, I'm not as good as you think."

"Yueyue, you're a kind girl. I don't want to hurt you, and I couldn't bear to."

"The truth is, I've been with several women. For me, and for them, it was just about mutually satisfying certain needs. I don't get emotionally attached to anyone, nor do I want anyone to get attached to me."

By the time he finished, Su Shanyue already understood what he meant.

"Thank you for being honest with me."

Luo Xiu smiled and said jokingly, "As a lover, I'd be a terrible, scummy boyfriend. So, while I can be a very good friend, I'm not a qualified partner."

But Su Shanyue suddenly sat up and hugged him. "But I just can't control myself."

"Do you know? You're like a poison, constantly eating away at my heart."

Amidst the sound of her rapidly beating heart, she slowly closed her eyes, her red lips gradually drawing closer.

"Luo Xiu, I want to be reckless just this once. By tomorrow, I'll forget all of this."

"Even if we can't be together, at least I will have had you once."

"I don't want to live with any regrets."

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