Release the Heroine, Let Me Handle This

Chapter 40: Just Want to Hold You ⚡

Judging by the look in his eyes, Gu Aotian and his companions would likely continue to have entanglements with that man in the future.

"Wow, a beautiful lady! A super stunning beauty!" the chubby boy couldn't help but prepare his usual pick-up line, but Huang Hanyan bypassed Gu Aotian and the chubby boy, heading straight towards Ye Wenxin.

It was clear she intended to speak with Ye Wenxin.

"What do you want? Don't bully my sister!" Seeing that Huang Hanyan was a woman, Gu Xiangsi gained a bit of courage and wrapped her arms around the petite Ye Wenxin, fearing that Huang Hanyan would take advantage of her higher cultivation to bully her.

Ye Wenxin was momentarily stunned, as was Huang Hanyan. Ye Wenxin tried to struggle free, but she could only play the part of the helpless and pitiful.

"Let her go," Huang Hanyan said, increasingly displeased. Even she hadn't hugged Ye Wenxin like this, and now Ye Wenxin was enveloped in a full embrace by a little girl, making her quite upset.

"Cough, cough, cough! Xiangsi, I know this sister. You should let go; I'm about to die here!" Ye Wenxin weakly waved her hands, feeling that Gu Xiangsi was too dangerous.

Despite her delicate appearance, her strength was enough to make Ye Wenxin, the former Demon Lord, struggle under normal circumstances.

Finally, Gu Xiangsi released her grip, looking somewhat anxious and embarrassed.

"Hanyan, what brought you here?" Ye Wenxin refrained from calling her 'senior sister,' fearing others might suspect she had received special treatment to enter the Cangyu Sect.

"Oh, I knew you were coming today, so I came to see you," Huang Hanyan said, not revealing their true relationship and acting as if they were old acquaintances who hadn't met in a while.

"No worries, once I'm in Cangyu Sect, we can see each other every day," Ye Wenxin replied with a smile. Huang Hanyan, hearing this, felt a bit shy, her earlier irritation dissipating into a gentle smile.

Her smile captivated the onlookers.

Aware of the crowd, Huang Hanyan wanted to pull Ye Wenxin aside for a chat, but as they moved, Gu Xiangsi trailed behind, not allowing them any alone time.

Naturally, the onlookers grew curious, standing at a distance to watch. Ye Wenxin felt exasperated but realized that the crowd likely thought Huang Hanyan was sneaking over to share exam tips with her, wanting to eavesdrop on their conversation.

"Seems like something's different about you?" Ye Wenxin remarked, touching Huang Hanyan's slender fingers, sensing the change in her Qi.

"Yes, thanks to your Golden Pill, I'm now at the sixth stage of Qi Refining," Huang Hanyan replied, barely able to contain her excitement. Ye Wenxin was also surprised, but upon noticing Huang Hanyan's faint dark circles, indicating she had worked hard for her breakthrough.

Ye Wenxin brushed Huang Hanyan's cheek, causing her to blush but not shy away from Ye Wenxin's touch.

In fact, being touched by Ye Wenxin felt comforting.

"Remember to balance work and rest; don't push yourself too hard... Oh, I recently made another batch of golden pills. Take some to keep yourself going," Ye Wenxin said, recalling her recent achievements in the back mountain.