Chapter 114 – Li Qinghe's Bet! Kowtow and Become a Disciple if She Loses!

The next day, the morning mist was thin.

Last night’s drizzle had washed away the dust, leaving the streets clean and tidy.

Li Zixuan arrived early at the library entrance carrying two boxes of lavish mountain delicacies. She had deliberately changed into an elegant, form-fitting dress and let down her high ponytail, standing gracefully like a lily blooming at the doorway under the morning light.

Many passersby stopped to gaze.

“Why hasn’t Senior Brother arrived yet?”

She stood on tiptoe, eagerly looking toward the end of the street.

After breaking through to the Innate Realm last night, both Elder Li and the Commander had witnessed her feat and offered their congratulations.

Not yet eighteen, and she had stepped into the Innate Realm in one go!

Even nationwide, this was a rare example of genius!

Li Zixuan had been so excited she couldn’t sleep all night, staying up until dawn before heading straight to the library to share the news with Qin Yang.

If not for that Innate Pill,

her breakthrough would likely have been delayed further.

“I must properly thank Senior Brother.”

Li Zixuan held the meal boxes, waiting in the morning breeze.

A short while later, she finally spotted Qin Yang at the end of the street, idly swinging his employee ID card as he leisurely approached the entrance.

“Senior Brother!”

Seeing him, Li Zixuan transmitted her voice softly and quickly walked up to Qin Yang. “I succeeded.”

“Oh, you broke through.”

Qin Yang sensed the fluctuations of Star Power around her, his spiritual perception resonating with approval as he nodded. “Not bad, not bad. Great progress.”

“It’s all thanks to Senior Brother’s help.”

Blushing at the praise, Li Zixuan handed the meal boxes to Qin Yang and said, “Without you, I couldn’t have succeeded.”

“It’s nothing. Your talent is exceptional to begin with; breaking through was inevitable. I merely added icing on the cake.”

Qin Yang smiled faintly, then noticed the fatigue on her face. “You didn’t rest after your breakthrough last night, Shimei?”

“No…”

Li Zixuan lowered her eyes and whispered, “I just wanted to see you this morning and couldn’t sleep at night.”

“It’s fine. Go back and rest first.”

Qin Yang ruffled her hair gently and said, “Breaking through with the Innate Pill is like soaring to the heavens in one step, but it drains all your energy, so you’ll feel much more exhausted than with a normal breakthrough.

Go back and rest first. There’s no hurry to come out until you’ve recovered.”

“Mm.”

Li Zixuan nodded softly, then reluctantly parted ways with Qin Yang.

In the distance,

by the roadside, Li Qinghe happened to pass by and witnessed the scene from afar. Gnashing her teeth, her eyes burned with jealousy.

He touched her!

In just two days, that Qin guy had already progressed to touching her!

“No, I must do something, and quickly!”

Li Qinghe frowned, growing anxious inside.

Over the past two days, Li Zixuan and Qin Yang’s relationship had grown increasingly close.

If she didn’t intervene soon, they might really end up married.

But!

How could a scoundrel like that Qin… ever be worthy of becoming her brother-in-law?

Absolutely impossible!!!

Ugh!

…

A short while later.

Library Section 2.

In a blind spot behind the bookshelves, several Starstone Array Inscriptions glowed brightly, quietly arranged in all directions, resonating with a low hum.

Buzz—

The Illusory Array activated, concealing Li Qinghe’s figure.

She stood firmly in the Array Eye, the Myriad Formation Diagram floating before her.

Several mysterious Array Formations peeled off from the yellow paper, rising and falling, overlapping and merging into one.After obtaining the Myriad Formation Diagram, she hadn’t wasted a single moment these past days, diligently studying the contents of the diagrams.

Thanks to her outstanding talent in Array Formations, her mastery had advanced by leaps and bounds.

Moreover, and more importantly,

Li Qinghe had discovered a special use for the Myriad Formation Diagram.

The Myriad Formation Diagram was not only a record book for carrying formations but also a secret treasure for activating them.

Through the Array Diagrams, the caster could significantly enhance the power of the formations, allowing them to deploy top-tier third-level formations beyond their current level.

Crushing opponents of the same level was effortless!

“With the Myriad Formation Diagram in hand, I, the young lady, am your natural nemesis, Qin. I will definitely win!”

Thinking this, Li Qinghe stored the Myriad Formation Diagram back into the Star Ring, dispersed the surrounding Starstones, and headed toward Zone 1. As she looked at Qin Yang sleeping in the distance, her anger grew with every thought.

This morning’s farewell at the door was still vivid in her mind.

Qin Yang had held hands today—

What would he do tomorrow? She didn’t even dare to imagine!

“For Zixuan-mei’s happiness, I must stop them.”

With this thought,

Li Qinghe stood beside Qin Yang, poked his arm, and said, “Wake up, Qin!”

“What is it, Li Qing?”

Qin Yang yawned, lazily opening his eyes, and replied indifferently, “Something wrong?”

“Listen carefully, Qin. I challenge you.”

Li Qinghe crossed her arms and declared, “If you lose, you must leave Jianghai and never return.”

“…Boring.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Yang rolled his eyes, then turned over and continued sleeping, ignoring her provocation.

“Boring!?”

Li Qinghe was so angry she laughed on the spot, “Are you even a man?”

“Aren’t you the one who’s not a man?”

Qin Yang closed his eyes and retorted casually, not bothering to engage further.

His words struck right at the heart of the matter.

“I…”

Li Qinghe was left speechless, her anger flaring even more.

Qin Yang was sharp-tongued.

Every word hit where it hurt, leaving her no room to rebut.

But soon,

Li Qinghe had a change of thought and instantly came up with a new idea.

“Fine, fine, Qin. It doesn’t matter if you don’t agree. I have plenty of ways to make you comply.”

She lifted her head proudly and said, “To be honest, the Library Director is my father. If I complain to him, having you leave the library is as simple as a single word.”

As soon as she finished speaking,

a flicker of surprise crossed Qin Yang’s eyes.

“The Curator is this girl’s father?”

Recalling her close relationship with Li Zixuan earlier, that meant the entire Jianghai Library was under the Li family’s jurisdiction.

“What? Scared now?”

Seeing Qin Yang sit up, Li Qinghe snorted softly, “You forced me to play hardball.”

“……”

Qin Yang was left speechless.

Seriously…

Did this girl really think he cared about this library job?

How naive!

The world is vast, and he, like a dragon entering the sea, could come and go as he pleased. Staying in this sparrow’s nest was merely out of habit.

Qin Yang looked at Li Qinghe in front of him and pondered.

Why had this girl’s attitude suddenly become so bold?

It seemed the “Myriad Formation Diagram” had given her quite an emotional boost.

At this moment, her spirits were high, brimming with pride and confidence.

What if…

he were to break her composure now…

Could he reap a big reward?!At this thought, Qin Yang tentatively asked, “What if you lose?”

Before Li Qinghe could respond, he quickly added, baiting her:

“If you lose, how about kowtowing and acknowledging me as your master?”

“Hah, suit yourself. I won’t lose, but if I really do, I’ll accept whatever you decide.”

Li Qinghe said with full confidence, “But…”

“If you lose, leave Jianghai tomorrow… no, tonight, and never come back!”

(End of Chapter)