Chapter 122: Elder’s Unexpected Summon

The first rays of sunlight slowly slipped through the window, casting a faint golden glow across the quiet room.

Inside the room, the warmth of the early morning lingered beneath the covers.

Long Feng sat against the wall at the head of the bed, his back resting comfortably against it. His expression was relaxed, and the usual sharpness in his eyes had softened considerably.

Nestled in his arms, Su Qingxue’s long hair had become slightly messy during the night, falling naturally over her shoulders.

Their bedsheet covered covered around their waist, showing their naked upper body.

For once, the usually calm and composed Su Qingxue looked somewhat embarrassed. She seemed reluctant to meet his eyes for too long.

Long Feng noticed this immediately. Looking down at her, he couldn’t help smiling.

"You’ve been quiet for a while."

Su Qingxue slowly raised her eyes toward him.

"Because I’m thinking."

"About what?" Long Feng raised an eyebrow.

She stared at him for several seconds before narrowing her eyes slightly.

"About how annoying you are."

"Annoying? Really?"

"Yes." She lightly poked his chest with one finger. "You always keep bullying me."

Long Feng looked at her innocent expression and chuckled, "I only tease you because your reactions are interesting."

"See? You’re doing it again." Su Qingxue gave him an annoyed look and gently poked his chest, making him shrugged.

However, the corners of her lips were already beginning to rise.

Long Feng noticed the small smile she was trying to hide. He didn’t expose her. Instead, he simply chuckled and gently wrapped an arm around her.

For a brief moment, neither of them spoke.

The playful atmosphere gradually settled into a comfortable silence before Long Feng’s expression slowly became more serious.

"Qingxue. Did I hurt you?"

"Hm?"

Su Qingxue turned her head toward him.

His voice was noticeably quieter this time. The teasing expression disappeared from his face, replaced by genuine concern.

Because he was intoxicated, he became a bit too wild last night. Even though he was a villain, he had a soft spot in his heart for his woman.

Unlike the other women, she and Xiao Ruo were the only two whose virginity he had taken, which gave them a special place in his heart.

Seeing the concern in his gaze, she understood that he wasn’t joking. A faint smile appeared on her face.

"How could you hurt me?"

She reached up and gently touched his cheek. "You don’t have to worry so much."

Long Feng remained silent. His eyes stayed on her face, as though he was making sure she was truly alright.

"I’m fine."

Su Qingxue watched his serious expression for a moment before a faint smile returned to her lips.

"You really do worry too much."

"Perhaps." Long Feng didn’t deny it. He gently brushed a loose strand of hair away from her face.

For a few seconds, neither of them spoke. The warm sunlight continued spreading across the room. Eventually, Su Qingxue broke the silence.

"I don’t know about them, but you’ve become quite powerful lately that you’ve even left me behind."

"Have I?" Long Feng looked at her which she gave an unimpressed look.

When she first met him, he were only at the Second Level of the Golden Core Realm, while she was three levels higher than him. But now he had already reached at the Peak Golden Core Realm, leaving her three levels behind her.

There was genuine amazement in her voice.

Although when she learnt him taking first place in tournament, she had already guessed that his strength was no longer same before. But knowing still made her shocked.

Until now, she thought her own cultivation speed was already quite good, but compared to him, it felt as slow as turtle.

"That’s exaggerated." Hearing her words, Long Feng couldn’t help laughing. A teasing smile appeared on his face.

"Jealous of other women is one thing, but jealous of your own guy?"

His tone was deliberately playful. Even though she was complaining, there was joy in her voice, without any trace of envy.

She reached around and gave his waist a sharp pinch.

Long Feng’s body didn’t even move, the pinch didn’t actually hurt him. However, seeing her slightly angry expression, he deliberately played along.

"Ouch!"

He exaggerated the reaction and quickly grabbed his waist. Seeing his aweful facade, she couldn’t help laugh.

"You really are shameless."

Long Feng laughed as well. For a moment, the room was filled with their quiet laughter.

After their laughter gradually faded, his expression became calmer. Then, as though remembering something, he reached toward his storage ring.

A faint spiritual fluctuation passed through the room. The next moment, a small jade bottle appeared in his hand.

"Speaking of catching up... take this."

Long Feng held the bottle out toward her.

"What’s that?" Su Qingxue looked at the bottle curiously.

"Something useful."

He placed the jade bottle in her hand.

Su Qingxue examined it for a moment before removing the stopper. The moment she sensed the energy contained inside, her expression changed.

"This..." She carefully examined the contents and let out a cry of surprise. "Thousand-Year Stalactite?"

"That’s right."

"You have this?" Su Qingxue looked at him in surprise.

Not only it contains a very pure spiritual energy that is easy to absorb, its greatest benefit to improve the cultivator’s physique to enhance their talent.

Not to mention that the amount he was giving her was enough to purchase a low-tier Earth-rank technique.

"I found quite a bit of it inside that cave during the wilderness training."

He leaned back against the wall and spoke casually, as though he were talking about an ordinary item.

Su Qingxue looked down at the bottle again. She clearly understood how valuable this treasure was.

"I still have quite a bit left, you should use this."

Seeing her hesitation, Long Feng waved his hand dismissively.

Su Qingxue remained silent. She looked at the bottle in her hand for several seconds. Then she looked back at him.

"Then I will take it as your first gift."

There was a warmth in her eyes as she carefully closed the bottle and placed it beside her. For a moment, she simply looked at him. Then she quietly said, "Thank you."

"You don’t have to thank me." Long Feng smiled lightly.

"I know." Su Qingxue leaned slightly closer to him. "But I still want to."

Hearing this, Long Feng’s smile became a little wider, and a little but evil.

"Then you should thank me in a different way."

"You’re bullying again."

Su Qingxue’s expression immediately changed as she stared at him.

"I was just making a suggestion." Long Feng gave her an innocent look.

"You..."

Su Qingxue shook her head helplessly. A small smile appeared on her face despite herself. The two continued joking for a while, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the morning.

Eventually, Long Feng glanced toward the window again. The sunlight had completely filled the room by now. He knew he couldn’t stay here much longer.

"I should leave."

"So soon?" Su Qingxue looked at him.

"Yes."

He carefully moved out from the bed and stood up. "I need to return to my place before everyone starts wondering where I disappeared."

"Then go." Su Qingxue gave him a small pout.

Long Feng looked at her amused expression and chuckled. But he still picked up his clothes and began getting dressed.

After making sure everything was in order, he glanced back at Su Qingxue. She was still sitting on the bed, watching him quietly.

"If you haven’t eaten enough, I could extent my leave."

Su Qingxue immediately grabbed a pillow and threw it toward him.

"Gooo!"

"Violent again." Long Feng easily caught it in one hand and teased again.

"Get out."

She reached for another pillow. Long Feng immediately placed the first one back on the bed.

"Fine, fine. I’m leaving."

He stepped out and gently closed the door behind him.

Su Qingxue remained sitting on the bed. Her gaze stayed on the closed door for several moments. Then her eyes moved toward the jade bottle beside her. A faint smile appeared on her lips.

Long Feng walked through the corridor at a leisurely pace. The peaceful atmosphere from Su Qingxue’s room still lingered in his mind.

He couldn’t help recalling her embarrassed expression from earlier, and a faint smile appeared on his face. However, when he finally reached his own residence, that relaxed expression disappeared. Someone was standing outside his door.

"Li Qiang?"

The person standing there had clearly been waiting for quite some time.

Li Qiang was pacing back and forth anxiously. The moment he heard Long Feng’s voice, he immediately turned around.

"Long Feng!" Seeing him, his eyes lit up and hurried over.

"What are you doing here?"

Long Feng also looked at him with some surprise. But Lu Qiang ignored his question and immediately began complaining.

"Where have you been from morning? Can’t you stay at your place?"

"What’s wrong?" Looking at his weird behavior, Long Feng doubted whether he had slept it off yet.

"What’s wrong?" Li Qiang looked at him as though he had just asked an incredibly stupid question. "Elder Dong summoned the top disciples from the Inner Disciple Ranking Tournament this morning and you are not your place, you idiot!"

"Elder Dong? But why?" Listening his foul language over and over again, he truly regretted ever taking the friendship further.

"Yes!"

Li Qiang nodded repeatedly.

"He summoned everyone who placed high enough in the tournament. Apparently, we’re supposed to receive our rewards today."

"Oh, I see." Just hearing about the prize made all his anger vanish into thin air.