Only the cult leader accepted my confession.-Chapter 11 - : What Does Bai Rourou Mean? Is She Trying to Seduce Me?

The moon cast a pale glow over the quiet courtyard.

Bai Rourou stood at the doorstep, gently tugging at the hem of her robe, her head slightly lowered. A faint blush colored her cheeks as she hesitated before speaking.

"I came to apologize to you."

Ye Shu blinked in confusion.

"Apologize? For what?"

What's going on? Why does she look so different from how she was during the day?

Bai Rourou's voice softened. "For earlier... I was too harsh on you. I deliberately made things difficult for you, and I even hit you."

"Oh, so that's what this is about."

Ye Shu scratched his head, feeling a bit let down. He thought she had come to see him for something more... interesting.

But in the end, it was just a simple apology.

"It's really nothing, Senior Sister. I was in the wrong first, so I deserved it. There's no need for you to feel bad."

To be fair, he had crossed a line back then. He had no excuse.

"I was at fault too," Bai Rourou admitted, still looking down.

Then, after a brief pause, she raised her head slightly. "Aren't you going to invite me in? It's a little cold outside."

Ye Shu's eyes widened.

Cold? As a cultivator, since when were you afraid of the cold?

Wait a minute... is she trying to find an excuse to come in?

Senior Sister, you wouldn't... right?

Suppressing his wild thoughts, Ye Shu quickly stepped aside and gestured for her to enter. After making sure no one was around, he shut the door behind her with a sharp snap.

His heart pounded.

What kind of apology is this?

Apologies should be made during the day, in broad daylight! Why would you visit a man's room at night just to say sorry?

This feels... suspicious.

However, contrary to his imagination, Bai Rourou simply sat upright on a chair like a proper lady, her posture graceful and reserved.

Her head remained lowered, but her thoughts ran wild.

Ever since she returned to her room earlier that day, she hadn't been able to stop thinking about Ye Shu's words. They unsettled her.

Was he really sincere?

Or was he just pretending?

His behavior today had been unexpectedly proper. He hadn't tried to flirt with her or overstep any boundaries.

And yet, Bai Rourou found herself unable to believe it.

She needed to test him.

That's why she came tonight—under the pretense of apologizing.

"Senior Sister, have some tea," Ye Shu said, placing a cup in front of her.

Bai Rourou instinctively reached for it but hesitated midway.

Wait a second... could this be...

A realization struck her like lightning.

Did Ye Shu use this cup before?

Even though it was clearly clean, she couldn't shake the thought.

Wouldn't this mean... an indirect kiss?!

!!!!

Ye Shu, you shameless scoundrel!

Her face turned red in an instant.

Without a word, she quickly put the cup down.

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"Hm? What's wrong, Senior Sister? Don't like the tea?" Ye Shu asked curiously.

Bai Rourou shook her head hurriedly, trying to conceal her embarrassment.

"I... I'm not thirsty. I just wanted to apologize and talk to you."

"Oh."

Ye Shu shrugged, not thinking much of it.

He picked up the tea himself and took a sip.

Then he slowly said, "Senior Sister, about earlier... you misunderstood me. My actions were influenced by an inner demon at the time. That's why I acted so foolishly."

Though he did have feelings for Bai Rourou, with his master Luo Jiuyan's strict discipline, he had to be careful.

If he could explain things clearly now, he would.

And right now, Bai Rourou seemed to be in a listening mood.

"I see..."

For some reason, Bai Rourou looked... disappointed.

Her heart sank.

Did I really misunderstand?

That didn't seem right.

She clenched the hem of her sleeve, forcing a soft smile.

"I understand, Junior Brother. Seeing how you behaved today, I can tell you're sincere."

"Senior Sister, I'm just relieved you're not mad anymore." Ye Shu let out a breath.

If she had stuck to her harsh attitude from before and said, I don't want anything to do with you, he really wouldn't have known how to face her in the future.

The room fell silent.

Even the sound of a needle dropping would have been deafening.

Ye Shu sat there awkwardly, a forced smile on his face.

What do I even talk about now?

Spiritual techniques?

Or... something else?

The longer Bai Rourou stayed, the more dangerous this became.

If his master found out, his life would be over.

He hesitated before saying, "Senior Sister, if there's nothing else, then I—"

"There is something!"

Bai Rourou suddenly blushed and interrupted him.

She had not come all this way just to leave now!

Reaching into her sleeve, she took out two folded pieces of oil paper and hesitated before placing them on the table.

Her face was burning as she turned away.

"Junior Brother, I... I found these at the foot of the mountain. Can you help me see what they are?"

"Huh?"

Ye Shu looked at her, then at the papers, confused.

"Senior Sister, don't tell me you can't read... that would be ridiculous."

Still, he picked up the papers and examined them.

Muttering to himself, he read, "Luoyang City... Lantern Festival tickets?"

His eyes widened in realization.

"Senior Sister, you're so lucky! You actually found tickets for the Lantern Festival?"

"Oh... I didn't know that," Bai Rourou said with feigned surprise, as if she were hearing this for the first time.

Ye Shu's expression stiffened.

Something wasn't right.

Why would she show up with these two tickets in the middle of the night?

What was she trying to say?

Was she... inviting him?

Before Ye Shu could ask, Bai Rourou lowered her voice, almost whispering, "Junior Brother, since I came to apologize but didn't bring a gift... I thought these might make up for it."

Her voice grew even softer.

"These... Lantern Festival tickets... why don't you take them?"

Ye Shu stared at her, dumbfounded.

"...For me?"

Bai Rourou nodded shyly.

If he still didn't get it, he'd have to be an idiot.

But Ye Shu, ever the slow thinker in these situations, looked at the tickets blankly.

"What would I even do with these?"

Bai Rourou hesitated before softly explaining, "You could... take someone with you. It's good for building relationships."

"...Relationships?" Ye Shu's mind blanked.

Seeing his reaction, Bai Rourou quickly added, "I mean friendship! Between fellow disciples! Or family... that kind of relationship."

"Ohhh~"

Ye Shu exhaled in relief.

For a second, he thought she meant something else.

But still... this was a little too suspicious.

Who randomly invites someone to a Lantern Festival just as friends?

That festival is basically designed for lovers!

Ye Shu squinted at Bai Rourou, suspicion growing in his heart.

What is she really thinking?

And then, as if a light bulb flicked on in his mind—

Ye Shu grinned wickedly.

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