The Art of Subduing Dragons

Chapter 164

Ruan Li felt a bit embarrassed. In the heat of the moment, she had completely forgotten where she was. When Luo Qingci kissed her, all rationality flew out the window. The two had just practiced together, and now even the smallest display of affection felt like kindling a fire.

Moreover, being far from human habitation, in such a relaxed and casual setting, she had lost herself in the moment.

The two of them lay quietly, trying to cool down their bodies. They then slowly glanced at each other and quickly averted their gazes.

The gentle breeze in the forest rustled the leaves, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Even the birds had fallen silent, leaving only the sound of their breathing.

After a long while, Ruan Li couldn't help but whisper, "Master."

Luo Qingci glanced at Ruan Li and softly responded with an "Hmm."

Unsure of what to say, the indescribable shyness mixed with a growing sense of joy and sweetness in their racing hearts, slightly easing the awkwardness between them.

Luo Qingci was at a loss for words. Noticing Ruan Li's missing sugar-coated hawthorn sticks, she awkwardly said, "The sugar-coated hawthorn sticks fell."

Ruan Li didn't expect her to say this suddenly and didn't know how to respond. Especially since the reason why the hawthorn sticks fell was hard to explain. She just replied dryly, "Mm, they fell."

As soon as she finished speaking, a new串 of sugar-coated hawthorn sticks was handed to her.

Ruan Li was surprised and turned to look at Luo Qingci.

But Luo Qingci didn't even look at her, only gazing up at the tree leaves and said, "I know you like them, so I bought two串 for you."

Ruan Li couldn't help but feel a bit touched. She realized that not only was she embarrassed, but so was Luo Qingci, who awkwardly brought up this topic. A master like this was rare and truly very cute.

She couldn't help but smile as she took the hawthorn sticks and, suppressing her embarrassment, leaned over to look at Luo Qingci, asking, "Master, are you feeling shy?"

Luo Qingci quickly shifted her gaze to Ruan Li's face and stubbornly said, "Why would I be shy? These sugar-coated hawthorn sticks are for you."

Ruan Li took a bite of the hawthorn stick, smiling at the corner of her eyes, and didn't say anything more.

Ruan Li really liked sugar-coated hawthorn sticks. She ate the sweet and sour little red fruits attentively and happily, careful not to let the sugary coating fall off, making her actions seem like a little squirrel.

At this moment, all of Luo Qingci's awkwardness had vanished. She just looked at Ruan Li with gentle eyes.

"You like collecting round beads and also love eating these round sugar-coated hawthorn sticks. How can you be so cute?"

Luo Qingci couldn't help but tease her affectionately.

Ruan Li blushed and said, "It's not like that. Liking beads is in the dragon's nature, but as for sugar-coated hawthorn sticks..." She paused before whispering, "I like sugar-coated hawthorn sticks because they were the best thing I ever tasted. Since then, I haven't had any that were as memorable as those from that day."

She spoke softly and vaguely, but Luo Qingci understood the unspoken meaning clearly.

Unable to help herself, she embraced Ruan Li, "No matter what you like, if I can get it, I will give it to you. Sugar-coated hawthorn sticks are fine, and so are inner elixirs."