Chapter 72 Rose’s Thoughts

Lin Xing was in the middle of instructing, and Xiao Bao was diligently training.

"Rose, what's wrong? You've been spacing out lately," Ye Bing asked Rose, who was lost in thought beside her.

"Ah? Oh, it's nothing," Rose was startled, her face turning red as she spoke.

"Don't say it's nothing. I've seen you absent-minded these past few days. Are you lovesick?" Ye Bing teased.

"Stop it, sister. You're making fun of me," Rose said shyly, turning away, embarrassed.

"Do you like Young Master Lin Xing?" Ye Bing prodded.

"Nothing like that," Rose replied, her face flushed with embarrassment at being found out, her heart fluttering nervously.

"Young Master Lin might not be the handsomest, but he is quite talented, looks young, comes from a good family, and possesses great strength. All of these qualities make him the ideal Prince Charming in the eyes of many young girls."

A strange gleam came into Ye Bing's eyes, as if she were describing her own Prince Charming.

"Don't you like him?" Ye Bing suddenly asked. "Besides, you know how it goes: the hero saves the beauty, and the beauty falls for the hero. Are you really not into him?"

"No, I don't like him!" Rose blurted out.

Seeing right through Rose, Ye Bing's eyes gleamed, and she said, "Then I'll just go tell Young Master Lin Xing you're not interested and that he should hit the road."

With that, Ye Bing turned as if to leave.

"Don't!" Rose hurriedly grabbed Ye Bing's hand.

"If you don't like him, I should tell him to go, right?" Ye Bing said with a knowing smile.

Even though Ye Bing had guessed her feelings, Rose still didn't dare to admit them. After all, Lin Xing was such an extraordinary person, while she was just damaged goods. Even though Lin Xing had saved her, whether he would even look twice at her was doubtful, and she felt she wasn't worthy of him.

She could only admire him in secret. She didn't dare to let Lin Xing or anyone else know because deep down, Rose still felt somewhat inferior.

Ye Bing also understood her sister's feelings. From Rose's changed behavior, she knew this sister had likely fallen for Lin Xing, which was why Ye Bing had so eagerly invited Lin Xing to stay at their home for a while.

But this sister was the type to keep her feelings hidden, so Ye Bing had no choice but to bring the matter into the open.

"It's not like that, sister," Rose still didn't want to admit it. "If he leaves so early, what will happen to Xiao Bao? He still needs Lin Xing's guidance. I'm just thinking about Xiao Bao," Rose offered a weak excuse.

Ye Bing smiled as she looked at Rose. Rose squirmed under her gaze and asked uncomfortably, "Sister, why are you looking at me? Is there something on my face?"

Ye Bing's smiling face suddenly turned serious. "Little sister, you have to fight for your own happiness. Others can't help you. Since you like Lin Xing, why not just say it? If you don't speak up, he won't know. What if you regret it later?"

"Little sister, don't try to hide it. I've known you liked Lin Xing from the start, but why don't you boldly confess to him? Fight for your own happiness."

Rose lowered her head, struggling internally. After a while, she finally looked up. "Sister, I do like Lin Xing. From the moment he saved me, I started to like him."

"But Lin Xing is a person of noble status, and his strength is so great. He must have many girls around him. And I'm just... damaged goods. I... I'm not worthy of him!" Rose lowered her head in self-deprecation and sorrow.

"Silly sister, that's just what you think. You're so beautiful, you're completely worthy of Lin Xing. Besides, I don't think Young Master Lin Xing is the kind of person you describe. He's not the type to look down on you because of your past. Otherwise, he wouldn't have come here with us. And don't you know he fought those villains for us? He risked his life in battle for strangers. Do you think a hero like him would care about your background or past? In my opinion, Lin Xing is definitely not that kind of person."

"So, if you don't confess to him, he won't know. From what I've observed, he's quite slow when it comes to matters of the heart. But Lin Xing is definitely not the type to be tied down by anyone. He's like an eagle soaring high in the sky."

"So, if you really like him, confess to him! But you need to be prepared for rejection. I think he's quite indifferent to these things, and I always feel like he's still a child."

"Sister..." Rose glanced at Ye Bing.

"I can't help you with this," Ye Bing said. "You have to fight for it yourself." Seeing the disappointment in Rose's eyes, Ye Bing softened. "At most, I can try to bring you two together, but the outcome depends on you."

"Mm," Rose's eyes shone with joy.

"Girl, don't be so happy. Be careful not to cry if you get rejected," Ye Bing joked.

"Sister," Rose protested, twisting her body.

"Look how happy you are. Alright, let's go to the backyard and see how Xiao Bao and the others are doing," Ye Bing said with a smile. She was also a bit happy to have helped Rose resolve her inner conflict.

With that, the two headed toward the backyard.

"Brother Lin Xing, why can't I feel the Zhen Qi you mentioned?" Xiao Bao asked, puzzled after trying for a long time.

Lin Xing rolled his eyes. "It's not that fast. If everyone could cultivate that quickly, experts in this world wouldn't be worth much. Take it slow, don't rush. Cultivation requires patience and long-term persistence and effort! Don't be impatient; it won't do you any good!" Lin Xing lectured.

Xiao Bao chuckled awkwardly. "But I want to get stronger quickly!"

"Strong people cultivate step by step. In the path of martial arts, there are no shortcuts—only hard work! Building a solid foundation step by step without rushing is the best way."

"Then when will I be able to feel the Zhen Qi in my body?" Xiao Bao blinked and looked at Lin Xing.

"With your talent, probably about half a month!"

"That long?" Xiao Bao said with a bitter face.

Looking at Xiao Bao's pained expression, Lin Xing couldn't help but smile. "I do have a way to help you feel Zhen Qi earlier."

"What way?" Xiao Bao asked excitedly.