"No, I haven't forgotten...I just didn't expect for you to come so soon. Would you like to come inside?" Qingyue asked once she regained her composure and asked with an even expression.

But to this Luke smile only got brighter as he said,

"Why inside? I think it would be better for us to talk out here. The scenery feels more natural and calm than being outside, don't you think?" Spreading his arms to out to show, Qingyue did have to note, off to the path they were on, was a beautiful lushes forest.

And compare to the clean road they were on, it combines a peaceful atmosphere. Looking Luke who patiently waited for her answer she slowly nodded,

"If it would be better sure."

"Great! Let's go sit under that tree over there." Luke pointed to a particularly tall tree that held enough space for the two. Luke was casual about it, but Qingyue falters a bit.

Just sit down on the ground? And so close too!

It was an odd suggestion for her, but for some reason, she found this idea compelling? Qingyue couldn't find a reason to refuse. She gave Luke a nod and began to follow him.

Throughout this short walk, Qingyue didn't say anything while Luke still had his kind smile. It was a bit awkward for her since she never initiates conversation with boys her age.

Plus, Luke's warming presence that heats up her body just by being next to him certainly didn't help.

Sitting down and leaning back against the tree, Luke got comfortable while Qingyue sat down awkwardly, making sure to keep a fair distance from Luke. It was then she realized she didn't know what to say to him, but Luke came in with the save.

"Ah yea, I forgot to say, Yuanba really is a caring brother. There was already him trying multiple times to make that pill for you, but he also knew exactly where you were when I assume you want to clear out your mind." The biggest and calming icebreaker he thought of for Qingyue is family.

In the original, she had always cared deeply for them and even wanted to ascend to Realm of Gods just to put her family back together. And now in this universe. She seems even closer to Yuanba and probably less cold because her mother is around now.

Still, though, just how and why did that divine woman stay in the lower realm?

"Mnh, ever since we were kids, Yuanba was always wanted to help me with anything. And now, with his World Spiritists cultivation, he strives to improve the whole family." Qingyue, fondly musing, broke Luke out of his train of thought as he finally got this calm girl to talk.

"Reminds me of Andy and I. We've been supporting each other for as long we could remember. Just don't mind her attitude; she was always a bit strange?" A small smile formed on Qingyue's face since she shared similar dealings with a slight eccentric sibling.

"I don't mind. Yuanba also tends to differ from people's expectations of him."

"No, kidding. I can tell with that guy large and muscularly frame and that masculine face. You would think he would be a dominating guy, but instead, he's a friendly giant."

Luke jokingly said, and he heard the smallest of sweet giggles from Qingyue. And now he knew it was the perfect opportunity.

"Just like with you. You have this calm and mature presence that makes you seem so serious. But I can tell there's just so much more to you just from the way you treat Yuanba. Which is why I wanted to take the whole day to get to know each other better."

Suddenly Qingyue giggles stopped, and she felt her heart tingle. She wasn't prepare for Luke's straightforward words and fighting down a rising blush she said,

"O-Oh, u-um, I thought we were going to talk about World Spiritists power..."

"Hm? Oh, we'll have plenty of time to talk about that later, for now, I instead want to ask what other interest do you have besides cultivation."

Once again, Luke found Qingyue having the same nearing falter expression as Lingxi did when he asked this question. He couldn't say he was too shocked since there many sects and clans in the universe that are just obsessed with cultivation.

One certain blonde hair woman, in particular, came into his mind at that moment. And he was sure they would meet in the future.

Although for Qingyue, she was genuinely thinking back to answer this question. Initially, she really did, wanted to talk with Luke about World Spiritists, but after their little talk about family, she felt compelled to answer this question.

That little talk felt good to her since she fondly recalled good memories from her childhood. It was different from just talking about the various aspect of cultivation or news around the Empire. And after a couple of seconds, she said,

"I like to read various books and...meditate."

Hearing this answer made Luke appreciate he was from Earth since he can create so many hobbies that'll surely capture these girls' interest.

"I see, well, you know what? I think you need a change of pace, so let's play a game. What do you say?" Coating his hand in blue cloak, soul Spirit Power got Qingyue attention now. Innately she had to ask,

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"Game? What kind of game?"

'Whir!'

From one of Luke's hands, he pushed out his soul Spirit Power to create an elegant sizable blue table. The table was put in front of them and covered their legs. On the table were three beautifully looking blue cups and one artistic blue ball the size of a golf ball.

From the same hand, he created the table; three blue lines shot out of three fingertips of his. The lines connected with the cups, and he turned to Qingyue bewildered expression.

Spirit Power can actually get used like this?! She had never before heard of anyone doing this with their Spirit Power, and it was done so beautifully. Everything that Luke created was elegantly designed, one that could draw you right into it's sight.

But just how did he do it?

"Surprised, eh? Well, this just a neat ability I found out I can do with my Spirit Power. More importantly, this right here is the game we're going to play. You see, I'm going to put this ball under one of the cups and shuffle them around as quickly as possible. Once I'm done shuffling, you choose where you think the ball is under. If you guess correctly, let's say, you can ask me any question you want, and if you don't choose correctly, I can ask any question I want. It has to be a good question too! Sounds simple right?"

Luke explained the simple rules to her. And Qingyue was left wondering how did he even manage to make up such a game like this? But the thought of asking Luke anything was appealing to her. Plus, for something so simple, she didn't possibly think she could lose!

"Ok, Luke. Let me see it." She said with a hint of superior confidence. Smirking, Luke covered up the ball with the middle cup and said,

"Quite confident, are we? Well, now try and keep up then."

And like a blue blur, Luke shuffles the cups around at an unimaginable speed. Immediately Qingyue eyes widen since even with her True Profound realm eyes and senses, she couldn't keep up!

Her eyes for a split second took a glance at Luke's fingers and also noticed they were moving at such a speed her eyes couldn't see. Suddenly he stops, and with a challenging smirk Luke told her,

"Now it's your turn. Choose wisely."

Looking down at the cups, Qingyue was in turmoil. Her senses couldn't pick up where the ball was, and her eyes certainly didn't see where it was. Carefully she slowly moved her hand over and pointed to the cup on the far right.

Dramatically Luke slowly moved the cup up, building up tension that Qingyue didn't even know she felt. And,

"Oh! That's too bad! It looks like you lose this round Qingyue!" Luke said in a jesting tone. Under the cup was nothing, and the ball was under the middle cup.

"Nnm...You-you tricked me."

In one of the cutest sight Luke had ever seen, Qingyue had a glaring pout over getting hassle. Her face turned an instant 180 from the calm and collected one to a face that could kill you with its cuteness!

"Hahaha! Maybe I did, but you did agree to the game, didn't you?" Sighing to herself, Qingyue did have to accept the fact she did agree to go along with Luke's games.

"Fine, ask your question."

Thinking to himself, Luke did wonder what will be a good starting off question. And it immediately came to him as this wasn't deep or really hard to answer.

"Well, what's your daily routine like? I wonder since where Andy and I grew up, our lives differ from the norm." It was a simple question, and Qingyue put her hand to her chin in a cute thinking pose saying,

"I spend most of my time cultivating usually. Whenever Yuanba comes with sister Lingxi and brother Yun, I would sometimes engage in what they're doing. Other times I would read or meditate then."

"Really, it looks like you need to go out more often. I mean, doesn't your mind often wonder what else is out there? Think about it; you like to read, right? I'm sure they're a lot of intriguing stories you could go out and read from exploring about."

Luke did have a point in her mind. More than often while at home because everything was so calm and peaceful here, that she did wonder what else does this world has to offer. Her master did take her to the Frozen Cloud immortal palace several times, but it only serves to fuel her curiosity.

"With the arts I cultivate, it's more beneficial to have a calm mind...although I can't deny you on the exploring parts. I like to read books that detail legends or mysterious places in our Empire though we don't have many books like that around here."

"See? I mean, it's always good to stay calm and collected, but you with a look of genuine curiosity fits you far better. You look pretty cute this way."

"Ah-Ah! Cu-Cute?! You..."

Like a firecracker, Qingyue blushed with the combination of Luke's words, broad smile, and eyes that glowed brighter with the compliment. Plus, her soul also cheered as the mark inside reinforced her feelings.

In her chest, she felt her heart pick up, and her cheeks heat up. Yet she couldn't deny the undoubtedly good feeling she felt from Luke's simple compliment.

It really was like he took an honest interest in her.

"Ok! Now it's your turn to shuffle!" Luke cut off Qingyue fluster ramblings, making her look at him questionably.

"Can I even touch the cups?"

She asked since Luke specifically used his fingertips to control the cups. And in response, Luke held out his other hand to her.

"Touch my hand, and you'll be able to control the cups." Like his hand had a magnetic pull, Qingyue reached out to touch his hand. As soon as they connected, both felt a rush of warmness and Qingyue felt an entirely new power come around her hands!

Pulling her hand to her face, she was amazed at seeing her fingertips shoot out three blue lines of Luke's soul Spirit Power!

"Try moving your fingers; you can control the cups now."

Dazedly she moved her fingers, lifting the cups up and over. It was an enthralling experience, and even now, Qingyue's hand felt incredibly warm. Her eyes matched with Luke's as she said,

"You're... you're just full of surprises!"

"I know, so are you ready to shuffle around now?" Admittedly though Qingyue knew there was no way she could match Luke's level of quickness with shuffling these cups. But she still attempted to get the hang of it, albeit it was a bit clumsy.

It prompted Luke to gently clasped his hand over hers saying,

"Just relax, I'll teach you how to move around."

Instantly Qingyue's whole body warmed at Luke's intimate touch, and she felt tingles everywhere. Her face lit up in a scarlet blush, but her body didn't make any attempt to throw off his hand yet her mouth weakly protested with

"L-Luke, your hand! I-i-it's-"

"Do you dislike it?"

And for the life of her, she couldn't honest to god say she dislikes it. Her soul soothed at his touch, and everything about it just felt right. Yet she couldn't admit this out loud as her eyes drift to the table.

Luke seeing her scarlet face and taking her silence as his cue he smoothly said,

"Alright! Now let your practice begin!