Chapter 0378 – Desperate Confessions – Absolute Returns

“Miss Qin, please accept my true heart!”

A young man, full of affection, confessed his love to Qin Xia Ling.

However, in the face of this sudden confession, Qin Xia Ling appeared very calm. Ever since the last time Hubei Yifi hosted a gathering of upstarts, something similar, had happened many times.

“Duke Lin ……”

“Miss Qin ……”

“What do you know about me? We have more important things to do, and the love of children is not important to me.” Qin Xia Ling tried various methods to reject these unwelcome advances, but this method proved to be the most effective and direct.

“I already have a favorite.”

Mr. Lin froze at his words, this was not the first time he had encountered this situation. Usually, after the woman said this, the reaction of the man could be roughly categorized into two types: one was to know what to do and turn away; the other was to be like him, who was still undeterred and wanted to continue to fight for it.

“Who is he?” Mr. Lin pursued.

“Even if I tell you, what are you going to do? Could it be that you’re going to go to him and make him give up on me?” Qin Xia Ling asked rhetorically.

At this point, the male’s reaction, again, can be divided into two kinds: one is to realize that his behavior is a bit too aggressive and knowingly back down; the other is like Mr. Lin, who still refuses to give up and wants to throw his weight around.

“I would do that if I could. I want to use my actions to prove my true feelings for you.” Mr. Lin said in a firm tone.

Perhaps he had been told that if he wanted to get a woman’s heart, he had to be brave and not give up so easily. Perhaps, this method, in his past experiences, had also worked. But, at least in Qin Xia Ling’s case, it wouldn’t work.

“What would you do if someone, tried to stop the person you like, from being with you?” Qin Xia Ling asked.

“I will definitely not let him go!” Duke Lin said without hesitation.

“Me too.” Qin Xia Ling’s eyes, became cold.

If Mr. Lin continued to pester her, she would have no choice but to use force.

Luckily, Mr. Lin was quite sensible. He lowered his head and apologized, “I’m sorry, I was rude. I am usually, not like this.”

Seeing Duke Lin apologize, Qin Xia Ling’s face, too, eased up.

“See you at the next party.” Qin Xiaoling said.

Mr. Lin nodded and turned to leave.

“Should I, should I drive him away?” Qin Xia Ling’s guard, Chasing Tiger, who had been standing in the distance, silently observing all of this, came forward and asked.

He felt that Mr. Lin was just too rude and should be taught a lesson. However, Qin Xia Ling didn’t want to, to make a big deal out of it.

“Forget it, he’s also obsessed, so why make things difficult for him?” Qin Xia Ling said.

She had learned, since receiving confessions from others on a regular basis, how to deal with these suitors skillfully.

“You can’t force something like feelings. Give him some time, let him think it over on his own.” Qin Xia Ling said.

Chasing Tiger realized that Qin Xia Ling had recently, become much more mature. He knew when it all started.

“Do you really have a favorite?” Chasing Tiger asked.

Qin Xia Ling looked at Chasing Tiger suspiciously and asked, “Why do you ask?”

“You use that line every time, to turn people down. I suspect that you’re just looking for an excuse.” Chasing Tiger said.

“I really do have a favorite.” Qin Xia Ling said with certainty.

Chasing Tiger pretended to be surprised and said, “Really? Who is it?”

“You knowingly asked.” Qin Xia Ling gave Chasing Tiger a blank look and said.

“I just thought that you might, perhaps, want to find someone, to talk to.” Chasing Tiger said.

He knew that the person Qin Xia Ling liked was Jian Wuji.

However, Qin Xia Ling had never, to anyone, revealed her feelings. If she could be as brave as Mr. Lin and confess to Jian Wuji, perhaps, she would feel better in her heart.

Chasing Tiger was worried that Qin Xia Ling would get sick because, by suppressing her feelings in her heart. That was why he hoped that Qin Xia Ling would be able to confide in him.

“Are you worried about me?” Qin Xiaoling asked.

“No.” Chasing Tiger hurriedly denied it.

“You don’t have to worry, I’m fine. I just, once in a while, think of him, once in a while, I want to see him, and once in a while, I dream of him in my dreams, that’s all.” Qin Xia Ling said.

Whenever she saw the cloudless clear sky, she would remember, what Jian Wuji had once said:

“See that azure sky? That’s the color of my Sword Dipper.”

Qin Xia Ling said on her lips that she was fine, but Chasing Tiger knew that in her heart, she was not as relaxed as she said.

“She likes him in a man-woman kind of way.”

However, Chasing Tiger did not say this. Because he knew that Qin Xia Ling and Jian Wu Ji, were impossible. And Qin Xia Ling, too, must have understood this.

“Maybe, one day, he will suddenly appear in front of you and give you a surprise.” Qin Xia Ling said with a smile.

Just then, a familiar voice came from behind them:

“Looks like today is that day.”

Qin Xiaoling and Chasing Tiger, turned to look at the same time.

Only to see Jian Wuji, who was standing not far away, looking at them with a smile on his face.

“What brings you here?” Qin Xia Ling asked in surprise.

“When did you get here?”

“Just arrived.” Jian Wuji replied.

Luckily, he shouldn’t have heard, the conversation between her and Chasing Tiger.

“Chasing Tiger, go see where my brother is.” Qin Xia Ling said to Chasing Tiger.

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“Yes.” Chasing Tiger responded and turned to leave.

He knew that Qin Xia Ling was sidetracking him, giving him and Jian Wuji, a chance to be alone. Although, according to the rules, he couldn’t leave Qin Xia Ling by half a step, but for Jian Wuji, he made an exception. Because he knew that with Jian Wuji’s strength, if he really wanted to be unfavorable to Qin Xia Ling, even if he was present, it would not help. What’s more, Jian Wuji had, before, silently, appeared behind them without them realizing it.

“Want to, go for a drink?” Jian Wuji asked.

“Good.” Qin Xia Ling readily agreed.

Seeing Jian Wuji, her originally somewhat depressed mood was immediately swept away.

The two arrived at a tavern and ordered a few small dishes and a jug of wine.

Jian Wuji was not in a hurry, to convince the Martial Alliance Master. He knew that Qin Xia Ling was equally important to him.

He wanted to be with her, eat, drink, talk.

It was just as much an integral part of his life, as cutting down demons and removing devils.

“How have you been lately?” Qin Xiaoling asked.

“Don’t mention it, I’ve recently, experienced a, earth-shattering event.” Jian Wuji said in a mysterious manner.

“Speak up, speak up, I want to hear it.” Qin Xia Ling urged.

Jian Wuji looked at Qin Xia Ling and said with a smile, “Are you sure, you want to hear it? I’m afraid that you’ll be shocked after hearing it.”

“My brother has already told me that you and the Young Alliance Master of the Zheng Dao Alliance, went to the Zheng Dao Alliance together. We, the Martial Arts Alliance, are constantly watching, your every move.” Qin Xia Ling said.

That was why he had made a special trip to the Martial Arts Alliance, just to, well, dispel the doubts of the Martial Arts Alliance.

“It seems that my every move is already under your control.” Jian Wuji said with a smile.

“We’re just worried that you’ll turn the martial arts world upside down.” Qin Xia Ling said.

She now, finally understood what her grandfather and the Martial Arts Alliance, were worried about.

What they were worried about was, this huge dragon that was about to take off, would actually choose, which dragon pearl. Was it the azure dragonball, which represented peace, or the blood-red dragonball, which represented killing?

“On the side of the Righteous Alliance, is everything alright?” Qin Xiaoling asked.

“It’s fine.” Jian Wuji nodded and said.

“Also, with you here, it must be fine.” Qin Xia Ling said.

In her heart, Sword Wuji, was omnipotent.

“I’m the granddaughter of a martial arts ally, to think that I would be happy because, the Righteous Alliance is safe and sound, it’s really ……” Qin Xia Ling laughed at herself.

“Because, you are also my friend.” Jian Wuji said with a smile.

“Friend?” Qin Xia Ling looked at Jian Wuji suspiciously.

“A friend of a friend is also a friend.” Jian Wuji said rightfully.

“If my grandfather knew that you had turned the Young Alliance Leader of the Righteous Alliance, into your friend as well, he would probably be so angry that he would vomit blood. You alone are already enough of a headache for him.” Qin Xia Ling said with a smile.

With Jian Wuji, she always felt relaxed and pleasant. No matter what the topic of conversation was, she would never feel awkward or bored. Because he was always able to, bring her new perspectives, new experiences.

“By the way, where’s Liam? How has he been doing lately?” Jian Wuji asked.

“He’s been busy lately, out on business.” Qin Xia Ling replied.

Li An had been away from the Martial Arts Alliance for some time in order to, recruit Ghost Spirit’s younger brother – Xu Jin – to the Ghost Shadow Team. This was her first time, alone, in the jianghu.

“I miss him.” Qin Xia Ling said with some sadness.

“Then go see him.” Jian Wuji said.

“How can it be that easy?” Qin Xiaoling said.

“What’s so difficult about it? If you want to see him, you can come to the Heavenly Demon God Sect to look for him anytime. We can also, together, go to the Ghost Shadow Team to see him.” Jian Wuji said.