Martial Arts: The Secret Villain Starting from Huashan

At this moment, the time in the cave seemed to be paused by some mysterious force, and the surrounding scenery and sounds gradually faded out of the quiet world around Mu Wanqing and Xu Xingchen.

The light shines through the narrow cave entrance, casting mottled shadows, but it seems unable to penetrate the solidified air, making everything look even more hazy and dreamy. The surrounding rocks, dripping water droplets, and the faint sound of wind in the distance all become extremely distant, as if they exist in another time and space.

At this moment, Mu Wanqing's thoughts seemed to be brushed by a soft feather, becoming both clear and blurred. Her little head seemed to be filled with flying colorful butterflies, each dancing with different thoughts and emotions.

But it was difficult to grasp which one was guiding her thinking, so she unconsciously let this confusion and bewilderment flow into every cell of her body, and finally turned into an inexplicable sense of security.

She gently, almost instinctively, rested her little head on Xu Xingchen's solid and warm chest below her. The movement was natural and smooth, like the tacit understanding between old friends who had met again after a long separation without any words.

Xu Xingchen's breath came through her clothes, carrying with it a faint scent of grass and wood and a masculine calmness, which made Mu Wanqing feel unprecedented peace and stability in her heart. Her big watery eyes blinked and slowly closed.

The time in the cave seemed to be swallowed up by endless darkness, losing its specific scale and boundaries. Xu Xingchen slowly woke up in this deep and quiet space, and the surroundings were still dim.

Only the occasional sound of dripping water in the distance broke the silence. He blinked gently, trying to dispel the sleepiness in his eyes, and then prepared to stretch his body which had become a little stiff from not moving for a long time.

Just as Xu Xingchen slowly raised his arms, preparing to enjoy a long-lost stretch, a strange feeling suddenly came to his heart. It was a warm and subtle weight, quietly pressing on his chest.

Xu Xingchen couldn't help but feel shocked and looked down quickly. The scene in front of him made him stunned.

Mu Wanqing's small and delicate face was peacefully pressed against his chest, her long eyelashes drooping gently, like two small fans covering her eyes that usually sparkled with a lively light.

Her breathing was even and gentle, and every breath seemed to tell of the peace and beauty in her dreams.

And, most importantly, Mu Wanqing's delicate and boneless body was now leaning tightly against Xu Xingchen in an unguarded posture, as if she had found the most solid safe haven.

This scene made Xu Xingchen's heart seem to be overwhelmed by a complex emotion. He felt a little embarrassed and helpless, and couldn't help but complain about himself silently in his heart.

"Hey, what happened to me? I was so tired that I fell asleep last night. It's really ridiculous! This is more sudden and unbelievable than any other embarrassing incident. It's so embarrassing, isn't it?"

Xu Xingchen thought about it over and over again in his mind.

However, although Xu Xingchen was filled with helplessness and complaints about the fact that he fell asleep due to exhaustion last night, his reason was like the first ray of sunshine in the morning, which quickly dispelled the haze in his heart.

He knew very well that although the intimate sleeping position with Mu Wanqing at the moment was not what he wanted, if he allowed the situation to continue, when she woke up, there would probably be an unpredictable storm of misunderstandings.

After all, in this small space, the two were so close that they could almost feel each other's breathing. If such a scene was misunderstood as having ulterior motives, the consequences would be disastrous.

Xu Xingchen thought to himself that he didn't want to go from being a hero who saved people to being wrongly accused because of a momentary negligence. He imagined that when Mu Wan woke up, she would find that he was so close to her.

The possibility of surprise, anger, and even direct violence, or even a slap in the face even if no violence is committed, made Xu Xingchen shudder. This kind of bad consequence caused by good intentions was definitely not what he expected at the moment.

After all, although the situation last night was subtle and complicated, he always adhered to his inner principles and bottom line and never crossed the line. Xu Xingchen didn't want to fall asleep due to exhaustion from saving her, but be slapped in the face by Mu Wan after she woke up.

If I had been slapped by Mu Wanqing for saving someone, I would have rather not acted like a gentleman last night. After all, it is better to die under the peony flowers and be a romantic ghost.

"Bah bah bah!"

As soon as this thought appeared in Xu Xingchen's mind, it was immediately blown away. He hurriedly uttered a few words, as if he wanted to completely drive this inappropriate idea out of his mind.

So, Xu Xingchen began a silent "escape" operation. Every subtle movement was carefully considered, striving to neither affect himself nor minimize the interference to Mu Wanqing.

Xu Xingchen moved his body gently, as if he was performing a difficult dance. He had to maintain his balance and avoid making any noise. His hands carefully searched for support points.

He was afraid that he would accidentally touch Mu Wanqing's body and cause unnecessary embarrassment and misunderstanding.

During this process, Xu Xingchen's attention was highly concentrated, and his heartbeat gradually slowed down with the completion of each movement. He knew very well that what he was doing was not just a simple posture adjustment, but also a test of his willpower and patience.

During this process, Xu Xingchen's fingers inadvertently slid across Mu Wanqing's soft and boneless body, as if he was touching the most delicate silk in the world.

As a result, Xu Xingchen's heartbeat accelerated, and every detail of their time together last night kept appearing in his mind, like a movie: these scenes intertwined together, causing ripples in his heart.

As well as his complicated feelings for her, Xu Xingchen couldn't help but smile bitterly, lamenting the fate that made him so close to her in such an awkward and delicate situation, yet unable to express the feelings in his heart.

However, despite the turbulent waves in his heart, Xu Xingchen tried hard to remain calm and rational.

After some effort, Xu Xingchen finally overcame all difficulties and successfully adjusted his posture. He moved his body carefully, making sure that every movement was as gentle as possible so as not to disturb the sleeping Mu Wanqing.

After making sure that he was completely out, Xu Xingchen did not forget Mu Wanqing, who also needed care. He gently stretched out his hand and touched Mu Wanqing's shoulder with his fingertips, feeling the soft touch.

Afterwards, Xu Xingchen began to adjust Mu Wanqing's sleeping position with the same care and patience. He gently moved her arms, letting them rest naturally on both sides of her body; he also slightly adjusted the position of her head.

Finally, when everything was adjusted just right, Xu Xingchen nodded with satisfaction.

Afterwards, Xu Xingchen slowly stood up, as if he had unloaded a heavy burden. He took a deep breath, letting the fresh air fill his entire chest, and then he stretched vigorously.

All the muscles and bones in his body were released during the stretch, making slight crackling sounds. Xu Xingchen's eyes could not help but fall gently on Mu Wanqing who was still sleeping.

That peaceful face looked particularly soft in the morning light, like a flower about to bloom. An inexplicable feeling surged in my heart, but was immediately replaced by the reality of hunger.

Xu Xingchen knew that he had to find food to fill his stomach as soon as possible. After all, he had not eaten for a day and a night, and his physical strength was gradually exhausted. So he turned around gently.

Trying his best not to wake up Mu Wanqing who was sleeping soundly, he walked out of the cave and stepped into the unknown forest.

In this dense forest, Xu Xingchen began to look for wild game to fill his stomach with his keen intuition and rich survival experience. He walked through the forest trails, occasionally stopping to listen to the movements around him.

From time to time, Xu Xingchen bent down to check the footprints and traces on the ground, trying to locate the location of his prey. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves onto his body, coating his resolute figure with a layer of golden brilliance.