Seeing Ji Si Chao turning around to leave, Ye Qing immediately became anxious.

"Stop right there!"

Ji Sichao's footsteps paused, his pitch-black pupils contracting twice as he stared at the lush trees not far away. In this world, there was only one person who dared to speak to him like this, and only Ye Qing could make him stop in his tracks.

"You promised to help me trace the line of Wei Chaoxi's whereabouts, how can you go back on your word?"

Seeing Ji Si Chao not speaking, Ye Qing became anxious and started looking for other reasons.

"Moreover, you're injured. I... I won't let you leave."

Ji Si Chao finally turned around this time and said, "When did I ever say that I wouldn't take you to see Wei Chaoxi?"

He smirked and looked up and down at Ye Qing, then walked back with large strides. "Do you know how to use an umbrella?"

He snatched the umbrella from Ye Qing's hand and placed it above their heads, then pulled the other person into his embrace.

The grave site of Ye Qing's parents is located deep within the Yaeyama Islands, surrounded by lush and verdant forests. Although the Yaeyama Islands receive abundant rainfall, the scenery remains breathtakingly beautiful. It is precisely because of this rainy climate that the air here is completely different from that of the city, offering a refreshing and pure atmosphere.

Sparse tree leaves were swept up by the chilly wind, filling the mountains and countryside with desolation.

Ye Qing and Ji Si stood in front of the grave together, gazing at the tombstone before them.

There was a moment when Ji Si Chao felt as if he had traveled through time. The last time he stood here was already several years ago. At that time, Ye Qing was still so young and naive, like a little cat that hadn't learned to retract its claws.

And now, this cat has learned to be patient, hiding its sharpness.

The only thing that hasn't changed is the pair of eyes that always look at me, although they are always filled with mockery and teasing, they still remain tender and dependent, just like many years ago, when I was taken care of by that Ye Qing.

After the two of them finished paying their respects, evening had already arrived.

Ye Qing cast her eyes down and thanked him.

"Thank you for coming with me."

Ji Si gazed at the distant mountains behind him and said, "There's no need to thank me, perhaps I also want to take a breather."

His mouth is so stubborn... Ye Qing cursed in her heart.

"Let's go." Ji Si Zhao threw him behind.

Ye Qing watched his broad and sturdy figure, the corners of her lips slightly curved upwards, and then followed closely behind his footsteps.

The two of them walked halfway up the mountain, and it began to rain again in the forest. Ji Si Zhao suddenly stopped when he saw Ye Qing's suit getting drenched by the rain.

"What...what are you doing?" Ye Qing asked him.

"Is there a place to stay in these mountains?" Ji Si turned to look at the surrounding rainforest and said, "If we continue like this, not only will we end up soaking wet, but whether we can even make it out of this mountain is also a question."

After hearing his words, Ye Qing's heart was in turmoil, torn between two conflicting emotions. She felt deeply conflicted.

Although this place is not far from the villa in the mountains, he is afraid that the things in the villa will be discovered by Ji Si Zhao.

On one hand, if he really discovered it, how should he explain himself... On the other hand, spending a night alone with Ji Si Chao is something he had silently anticipated deep down in his heart...

What Jisizhao said is indeed reasonable. It is getting late now, and the road up the Baechayama Mountains is treacherous. Moreover, with such heavy rain, it would be difficult to travel at night.

Moreover, in the night, there are often poisonous snakes and ferocious beasts lurking. It truly is the wisest choice to find a place to rest for now...

"Why aren't you speaking?" Ji Si Chao impatiently furrowed his brows.

Ye Qing hesitated for a moment and finally answered, "In the southwest direction, about a kilometer away from here, there is a villa that I had someone build a few years ago. The facilities there are quite complete..."

"Let's go then." Before he could finish speaking, Ji Si Chao looped his arms around his shoulders and tightly held him in his embrace, walking towards the direction of the villa.

Through the long forest, a quaint villa with a strong retro vibe stood nestled among the lush foliage. As they approached, the rain had already lessened considerably.

Ji Sizhao stood in front of the gate, glancing up and down: "You've made good progress in cultivation."

Ye Qing looked at him shaking the muddy umbrella, slightly wrinkling her brow. "Just throw it away, the house has one."

After hearing that, Ji Si Chao made a dissatisfied sound under his breath: "Master Ye really loves cleanliness... quite particular."

Although he teased her with those words, he still listened to Ye Qing and threw the umbrella outside the door.

Ye Qing withdrew his satisfied gaze and then pushed open the door in front of him.

In an instant, a strong, fragrant smell of roses wafted towards them. Ye Qing's face turned slightly red, as she tried her best to calm herself down.

Ji Si Chao was dizzy and disoriented from the sudden impact of this wave of pheromonal information, making it nearly impossible for him to speak.

It was a kind of aura that he had never encountered before, like thousands of roses steeped in vintage red wine, exuding a rich fragrance that stimulated every sensory perception of Alpha, bringing a tantalizing allure akin to a poisonous substance.

"What is this taste?" Ji SiZhao raised his hand to press against his temple, trying to maintain the little clarity he had left.

"No, to be precise, whose taste is this?"