Wu Bingning paused for a moment before looking straight at him: “This is still brainwashing me!”

She sounded angry on the surface, but it was more of a playful pout by this point.

“You can think of it as brainwashing, but you know you love it.” Li Qiye said with a smile.

“Hmph.” She scowled but the warm feeling in her heart betrayed her. Her arrogance was being melted away by the legendary tales earlier. They were beautiful enough to draw people in and trap them within.

“The world is tough and your path is long, but I’m sure you can do it.” He gently stroke her forehead.

She nodded and before...