I don't talk about love with my Martial Sister

Chapter 6

It was nearing midnight, and most of the lights in Yanyang City had been extinguished, with only a few scattered places still glowing.

"The candied pancake stall is closed." As Shang Can passed by the stall where she had bought candied pancakes on her first day, she couldn't help but pout in disappointment. "That place had really tasty pancakes, and I was hoping to buy some since I finally came out... Are you hungry, Yun Zhongjun?"

"I'm not hungry."

"Oh, I see. But Yun Zhongjun, you're too thin; I think you should eat more."

She received no response to her words. Turning her head, Shang Can noticed that Yun Duan was quietly standing beside her, her dark eyes indifferent, and it was hard to tell what she was thinking.

Ah, after so many years apart, it's difficult to guess her thoughts.

The two of them had just exited Tianwaitian and were heading towards the outskirts of Yanyang.

Even now, Shang Can couldn't understand why Yun Duan had so easily agreed to let her go, then followed her out with such a nonchalant attitude. The behavior was so natural that it almost caught her off guard.

"...Is Yun Zhongjun going out to do something?"

"Mm."

Though Yun Duan gave a simple affirmative response to her question, her current demeanor clearly indicated that she was just following Shang Can.

Even when Shang Can deliberately delayed by looking for candied pancakes, Yun Duan insisted on following, patiently waiting by the roadside.

Shang Can felt she couldn't continue to stall forever; now that they were out, it was time to get things done.

Resolute, she stepped closer to Yun Duan, glanced toward the outskirts, and spoke candidly.

"Shall we fly over?"

Noticing Yun Duan looking at her with curiosity, Shang Can decided to be frank, raising an eyebrow: "Yun Zhongjun knows where I'm going, right?"

"..."

Yun Duan didn't respond, and Shang Can caught a glimpse of her slightly pursed lips, prompting a knowing smile filled with curiosity.

"...Is Yun Zhongjun following because she's interested in Can Zhe, or—" she paused, leaning closer to Yun Duan, her voice soft like a lover's whisper, though her smile faded, "are you interested in me?"

As soon as the words left her mouth, she was met with a solid thump from the hard sword hilt against her shoulder, forcing her to take a step back.

Yun Duan, holding her sword, displayed an expressionless face, exuding an air of aloofness that discouraged closer inspection.

"I've heard the name 'Can Zhe' many times," Yun Duan said, her voice cold and sharp as if it could cut through metal. "But I've never crossed swords with you."

"There are many who patrol the skies outside; I am not unique."

With that, Yun Duan fell silent, sheathing her sword and placing it back at her waist.

Ah, so she's explaining that she is only interested in Can Zhe.

Although the two options were essentially indistinguishable, Shang Can thought as she rubbed her sore shoulder, feeling slightly relieved.

Whatever the reason Yun Duan had, as long as it wasn't interest in her, she was fine with it.

"I was just joking. My apologies for offending you, Yun Zhongjun," Shang Can feigned a humble demeanor, bowing slowly before looking up as if nothing had happened. "Shall we fly over then?"