After completing his cultivation, Ye Fan's gaze fell upon the *Nine Yin Manual*. This peerless secret manual was incomplete, containing only martial arts techniques such as the secret of automatic acupoint unlocking and underwater breath-holding.
Yet, even so, the martial arts principles contained within it still benefited him immensely.
Ye Fan felt that every reading brought him new insights, and the artistic conception within far surpassed the foundational techniques of the world of peerless martial gods.
Pondering for a moment, Ye Fan chanted silently in his heart: "System, open personal panel."
Host: Ye Fan
Realm: Sixth Layer of Qi Martial Realm (Sixth Layer of Houtian)
Martial Arts: Piercing Cloud Sword Style (Master), Lingyun Step (Master), Nine Yin Manual Techniques (Incomplete)
Dharma Treasures: None
Origin Coin: 0
Ye Fan calculated in his heart: if he changed the destinies of Xiao Longnü and Yang Guo, he should be able to obtain Origin Coins, so today's apology had to be well prepared.
Carrying a pack on his back filled with Qingfeng City's famous roast duck, drunken shrimp, and other delicacies, Ye Fan set out for Mount Zhongnan.
When he reached the summit, he caught sight of Xiao Longnü.
She stood there quietly, resembling a blooming flower.
Ye Fan walked up to Xiao Longnü and said, "Girl Long, my name is Ye Fan. I have come this time hoping to gain your understanding." As he spoke, he handed the package in his hand to Xiao Longnü.
Xiao Longnü looked at Ye Fan coldly, the anger in her heart not yet subsided.
However, when she smelled the aroma emanating from the package, she could not help feeling a slight stir in her heart.
After all, her life on the mountain was extremely simple, and she had barely tasted any fine food.
To her, these foods were undoubtedly a huge temptation.
Noticing the change in Xiao Longnü's expression, Ye Fan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He hurriedly opened the package, took out a fragrant roast duck, and placed it before Xiao Longnü. "This roast duck was personally roasted by the most famous chef in Qingfeng City, and its taste is incomparably delicious. These other dishes were also carefully selected," Ye Fan said.
Hesitating for a moment, Xiao Longnü finally took the chopsticks handed to her by Ye Fan, picked up a piece of roast duck, and put it into her mouth.
Instantly, a rich fragrance spread across her palate, intoxicating her taste buds.
Next, she tasted the other dishes, every bite bringing her an unprecedented sense of deliciousness.
As time passed, Xiao Longnü's expression gradually softened. Seeing this, Ye Fan said, "It seems Girl Long really likes the things I brought. How about I bring some more things tomorrow?"
Hearing this, recalling the scene from yesterday, and looking at Ye Fan, a faint blush rose on Xiao Longnü's face as she softly said, "Young Master Ye, there is no need for such trouble; these are already enough." Her voice was as crisp and sweet as an oriole coming out of the valley, yet it carried a trace of shyness and reserve.
Ye Fan smiled slightly, a flash of tenderness in his eyes. As he looked at Xiao Longnü's beautiful and shy face, ripples could not help but rise in his heart. He softly said, "Girl Long, this is just a small token of my sincerity, hoping to make you happy. If you have any other needs, just tell me, and I will do my best to satisfy your requests."
Xiao Longnü lowered her head slightly, shook her head gently, and said, "Young Master Ye, you are too polite. I live very well here and have no special needs. It's just..." Her words suddenly trailed off, seeming somewhat hesitant.
Seeing this, Ye Fan hurriedly asked, "Just what? Girl Long, please speak freely."
Lifting her head, Xiao Longnü looked at Ye Fan with a resolute gaze and said, "It's just that I hope Young Master Ye can agree to one thing for me."
Ye Fan was slightly startled, then smiled and said, "Girl Long, please speak. As long as it is within my power, I certainly will not refuse."
Blushing slightly, Xiao Longnü said, "Can you come every day from now on?"
Seeing this, Ye Fan smiled and said, "Alright."
Over the next few days, he brought delicious food to see Xiao Longnü every time, talking with her from time to time and telling her little stories that made Xiao Longnü cover her mouth and smile, their relationship growing closer by the day.
A month passed quickly. After Ye Fan finished telling the story of the Legend of the White Snake, Xiao Longnü took a deep breath and slowly said, "Young Master Ye, I hope you won't call me Girl Long anymore from now on; just call me Long'er." After saying this, her face turned even redder, resembling a ripe apple.
Hearing this, Ye Fan felt a surge of joy in his heart, and he hurriedly nodded in response, "Alright, Long'er."
Ye Fan thought to himself: *It worked.* Then he said to Xiao Longnü, "Long'er, I saw that your martial arts were a bit lacking yesterday; how about I teach you?"
Xiao Longnü readily agreed. From then on, aside from bringing various delicacies to Xiao Longnü every day, Ye Fan would also impart unique martial arts to her.
Endowed with natural intelligence, Xiao Longnü's martial prowess advanced by leaps and bounds under Ye Fan's meticulous guidance.
Time flew, and several months passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, Long'er was cultivating in the cave, and Ye Fan brought the delicious food as usual.
Xiao Longnü broke through her seclusion and stood facing Ye Fan, whose eyes were filled with appreciation.
Suddenly, Xiao Longnü struck out like lightning, attacking Ye Fan. The corners of Ye Fan's lips curved upward slightly, and he easily dodged Long'er's attack.
The two exchanged blows back and forth for hundreds of rounds, unable to determine a victor.
Suddenly, Xiao Longnü rushed forward and tightly hugged him. Their bodies pressed together, their breaths intermingled, and their gazes locked as time seemed to freeze at that moment.
Deep affection and love flashed in Xiao Longnü's eyes, and Ye Fan felt the same.
The sound of their heartbeats intertwined, forming a wonderful melody.
Ye Fan tightly embraced Xiao Longnü's waist with both arms, feeling her warmth and softness.
He lowered his head, slowly approaching Xiao Longnü's lips, and gently kissed her.
This kiss was filled with tenderness and love, melting both of their hearts together.
"Yingning." Xiao Longnü's face instantly turned as red as a ripe apple.
She gently pushed Ye Fan away, then lowered her head, shyly staring at her own toes.
Seeing her adorable appearance, Ye Fan could not help laughing.
He slowly walked forward, gently stroked Xiao Longnü's hair, and said tenderly, "You were quite proactive just now!" These words made Xiao Longnü's face turn even redder. Her heartbeat accelerated, and she did not know how to reply.
Then, Ye Fan gently cupped Xiao Longnü's face, gazed deeply into her star-bright eyes, and said solemnly, "I, Ye Fan, swear to the heavens right here and now that I will never fail you in this lifetime!"
Xiao Longnü quietly gazed at Ye Fan, tears of touched emotion and happiness sparkling in her eyes.
She nodded slightly, then abruptly threw herself into Ye Fan's embrace, pressing her head tightly against Ye Fan's chest to feel his warmth and heartbeat.
Her hands also wrapped tightly around Ye Fan, as if fearing she might lose him.
The two of them thus embraced, time seeming to have ceased its flow.
Their souls blended together, and their emotions found their most profound expression at this very moment.
In this tranquil moment, they felt each other's sincerity and promise, and understood each other's importance in their hearts.
System: "Ding, obtained 5 Origin Coins."