Do You Know How to Capture a Villain? - Chapter 72.2

The next day, the two were about to leave Xuanyun Sect. Ji Qingzhou went back to her small courtyard to prepare a load of things. Shen Rongyu later expanded her small purse. Now her tiny purse was quite capable of storing things. Although she didn’t have many household items, she stored them all in separate categories and put them away in her purse.

She deliberately changed into a light blue, long-sleeved gown, with butterfly-shaped, cuffed, tulle sleeves. It was simple and neat, and could keep her warm because she felt that it was freezing cold.

She spread out the crane cloak Shen Rongyu had given her last time and draped it on her. When she opened the door to prepare for her departure, she found that a thin layer of snow had paved the yard. The green grass in the yard had been grazed by Maomao and looked a little miserable. But now that the mottled grass was covered in a silvery white layer of snow, it resembled scattered soft, fluffy cotton wool.

There was still snow falling from the sky. Ji Qingzhou lowered her eyes and patiently tied the crane cloak. Wrapped in thick garments, she felt much warmer.

The scenery in the courtyard was pleasing to the eye. The snowflakes fell on the surface of the stream, melted and disappeared. Those naughty fish had already hid at the bottom of the water, rendering the water surface calm.

On the blades of grass were fluffy ice crystal snowflakes, scattered about, reflecting the sun. These two polar opposite atmospheres of coldness and cuteness coexisted peacefully under the sun.

Ji Qingzhou couldn’t bear to destroy this beautiful scenery, so she stood on tiptoe and stepped on the grass cautiously. She was wearing boots today, which were water-proof and warm. They were embroidered with beautiful grass patterns. Her pendant was of the same shade as the dress she was wearing, which was light blue, flashing bright light in the sun.

Her boots stepped on the leaves and snow-covered grass. The snow particles quickly melted and she left a clear trail of footprints, only, they seemed rather shallow and gentle.

Snowflakes fell into the gap between her crane cloak and neck, making Ji Qingzhou feelcold, so she shrank her neck, took out Sansan and opened the red umbrella. The spring sunset flowers on it were the complete opposite of the current winter scene. Despite this, from a distance, it projected quite a special sense of harmony.

The moment Ji Qingzhou held the umbrella, Shen Rongyu sensed it. He was standing on the beach of White Water Island. The pebbles under his feet were also covered with a layer of silver white. There wasn’t much snow, but it felt cold and isolated.

He was holding Burial Snow in his hand. When the sword was drawn out, the blade was as clear as a mirror. Now, it was obediently lying in its scabbard. It was apt to say that it had a strong resonance with the falling snow.

Shen Rongyu waited for Ji Qingzhou until she arrived late.

In the snowy forest, the umbrella surface knocked the snow particles piled up on the tree tops, causing them to fall almost immediately. Ji Qingzhou’s crane cloak and ice melted into one color. Only the hem of her garment, with its inky tinge, held her forward at a slow pace.

On the boots protruding from the crane cloak were icy blue gemstones, tied with tassels that were hanging down. They collided with each other, producing jingles.

“Xiao Yu-shixiong.” Ji Qingzhou tilted Sansan a little, revealing her face under the umbrella. Her flushed cheeks were warmed by the crane cloak, and she puffed white breath when she spoke.

“Let’s go.” Shen Rongyu stretched out his hand towards her, inviting her to step onto Burial Snow.

Of course he didn’t mind carrying such a piece of wood on the road. Even if the wood lacked her unparalleled computing power, just taking her as a good-looking pendant would make the quick ride an enjoyable one.

What was more — she could speak. As long as he spoke, she would definitely answer.

“It’s snowing, I want to go to see if Maomao has caught a cold.” Ji Qingzhou saw Mingxin Lake in the distance and was immediately reminded of this.

Right… Shen Rongyu thought, She might as well not speak. 

When calling him, she only used four syllables, “Xiao Yu-shixiong”. Otherwise it was “En”, “Okay” or “Yes”. When expressing concern for her donkey, she had such a long string of words.

Despite his grumblings, he still took Ji Qingzhou to Mingxin Lake. Elder Qiao Shu’s cultivation was quite high. His Mingxin Lake had many plants that were not suitable for winter, so there was no snow in the area around the lake, making it pretty warm.

From afar, Ji Qingzhou saw that Maomao was eating carrots with his head down. While eating, he pushed his nose into the flowers and plants that Qiao Shu had planted, and was gently pushed back by the elder who was tending the flowers and other plants.

Maomao looked fine, so Ji Qingzhou felt relieved. Of course, she also took another trip with Shen Rongyu to check on You You… and Bingshuang. On the snowy lake, You You was on Bingshuang’s back, playing with her. Profound Frost Beasts loved snowfalls the most.

After confirming that everything was fine, they left Xuanyun Sect. At this time, due to the heavy snow, the mountain gates of the sect were shrouded in mist. The two mountains that formed the mountain gates were also covered with silver frost, crystalline and beautiful. It was comparable to a fairyland.

They left Xuanyun Sect together in the first heavy snow at the end of autumn and early winter. Ji Qingzhou was going to explore the trials that could earn her high marks in the internal assessment. As for Shen Rongyu… She had no idea what Shen Rongyu was after. Apart from Ji Qingzhou’s own goal, everything else was unknown.

Soon, their figures were submerged in the boundless snow.

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The author has something to say:

Red Xiao Yu: Can you please let me make an appearance? Finally, I dared to kiss her shadow.

New setting!!! Rubs hands I finally got around to writing these sweethearts. They’re too slow, chirping here and there. I’m not to blame for the intimate pushing and pulling.

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