Hero? Are You Worthy?
Chapter 76 - 64: Does He Like Me? (Three more updates, please vote and follow)

Chapter 76: Chapter 64: Does He Like Me? (Three more updates, please vote and follow)

There was a weird light flickering in Rose Vesper’s eyes as she had already used a form of spiritual magic.

Of course, it was not the high-level and powerful magic of Conscious Manipulation, but merely the most basic Spiritual Guidance.

Spiritual Guidance could not directly control someone’s thoughts like Conscious Manipulation, but it could subtly make the other person think according to one’s own ideas.

The fluctuations of Spiritual Guidance were extremely weak, and coupled with the fact that Yekaterina’s mental state was very unstable right now, she could not detect that she was being influenced by Rose Vesper’s magic. Added to this, Yekaterina also felt a great deal of guilt about her actions that day, which nearly jeopardized the plan to resurrect Jie Luo, this all made Rose Vesper’s words seem very reasonable to her.

Yes, she had already done it with Qin Chu.

What was the difference between doing it once and a hundred times?

Her body was already sullied; if this broken body could help in resurrecting Jie Luo, then that would be a good thing. At least her sacrifice would not be in vain.

Looking at Yekaterina as she knitted her brow, her eyes gradually softened from resistance and struggle, Rose Vesper’s lips curved into a slight arc.

If it would bring back Jie Luo, she could do anything.

Whether it was Qin Chu or other members of the Hero Team, all were objects to be utilized.

...

The palace!

At the training ground, Qin Chu sat cross-legged; he was cultivating.

This was not some illusion; he was genuinely training.

The Star Flame Fighting Energy was coursing through Qin Chu’s body; with each cycle, he could feel his Fighting Energy grow stronger.

Since last night’s madness with Yekaterina, his own strength had directly advanced to the second level of Star Flame Fighting Energy. Moreover, continuing to cultivate Star Flame Fighting Energy, his rate of progress had also increased once more.

It was as if the Star Flame Fighting Energy inside Yekaterina, after circulating through Qin Chu, had opened up pathways in his body. Now all Qin Chu had to do was follow these paths. Given enough time he would quickly reach Yekaterina’s level.

Even though it was still mid-afternoon, Angelica had already started preparing dinner, hopeful that her master would taste her cooking.

Dragging her lethargic steps, Yekaterina appeared at the entrance to the training ground.

She was wearing clothes that did not suit her, not her usual crimson Fiery Flame Armor but a slim-fitting, fiery red long dress, blooming like a fiercely hot rose under the sun.

The dress barely covered her chest, revealing a large expanse of pale skin. The fabric clung to her skin, emphasizing her graceful hips. Her slender and athletic waist showcased mesmerizing curves, making Yekaterina the epitome of sexiness at this very moment.

Beneath her slender legs was a pair of sexy high heels; the tall heels caused Yekaterina’s body to tilt forward involuntarily, making her fiery figure even more enticing.

It was under Rose Vesper’s guidance that she had changed into this outfit.

All along the way, the weird looks from the guards made Yekaterina uncomfortably aware of herself. It was only because Qin Chu had forgiven her; otherwise, she wouldn’t even qualify to enter the palace, and she would have been stopped right at the entrance by the guards.

And indeed, even so, those guards continuously followed around, keeping a watchful eye on Yekaterina, given her past behaviors.

Even though she had been persuaded by Rose Vesper, Yekaterina always had some struggle within her heart; she didn’t know how to face Qin Chu.

Towards the man who had taken her purity, she was supposed to harbor hatred, but now she couldn’t muster it up; after all, she herself was the root cause of everything. If it really came down to it, Qin Chu was actually a victim.

Sigh...

No, she couldn’t be so weak.

She still had her own goals to achieve, her goal was...

Ah, right, to resurrect Jie Luo.

If it would bring back Jie Luo, no matter how humiliating the outfit or how much that man humiliated her, she could endure it.

Yekaterina gathered her courage again, lifting her head to look at the man in the training ground; his hair and body glimmered with a barely perceptible crimson light, waves of heat spreading out from his body, making the training ground feel as hot as a steamer.

Star Flame Fighting Energy, second level?

Yekaterina, familiar with Star Flame Fighting Energy, recognized at a glance the level of Qin Chu’s Star Flame Fighting Energy. Though he had only just reached this stage, the man was diligently stabilizing his realm.

But, this was enough to render Yekaterina speechless.

As one of the top Fighting Energies, Yekaterina knew how difficult it was to cultivate Star Flame Fighting Energy and was extremely shocked by Qin Chu’s pace of advancement.

Qin Chu’s talent was simply too exceptional. If other aspects were not considered, he truly was an outstanding man. He was kind and forgiving, even willing to forgive her despite her attempt to kill him; he also had incredible talent, perhaps even more remarkable than Jie Luo.

Back when she was guiding Jie Luo in the cultivation of Star Flame Fighting Energy, Jie Luo had taken nearly two weeks to reach the first level, while Qin Chu had reached the second level in just one day.

If, initially the summoned Hero had not been Jie Luo, but Qin Chu, perhaps she would have fallen in love with this man as well?

The idea that surfaced in Yekaterina’s mind left her stunned; she shook her head vigorously, no, no, how could she compare Qin Chu with Jie Luo in her heart and even conclude that Qin Chu was superior to Jie Luo?

This shouldn’t be, no matter how excellent Qin Chu was, Jie Luo was absolutely irreplaceable. That one fact would never, ever... ever change, no matter what happened.

Taking a deep breath, Yekaterina suppressed the turmoil in her heart. She stepped forward, adopting the elegant and captivating stance that Rose Vesper had taught her. With each movement, her heel went right in front of the other foot’s toes, swaying her graceful figure as she walked toward Qin Chu.

This way of moving felt strange to Yekaterina; she didn’t see the point of it. In battle, if you swayed and minced along like this, you’d be killed in no time.

She didn’t hide the sound of her footsteps; the Qin Chu ahead halted his training, turned his head with a puzzled look. Yekaterina doubted her own eyes, but when Qin Chu saw her, she always felt a hint of joy in his eyes.

Joy?

That’s not right.

Wasn’t he supposed to dislike her?

"Miss Yekaterina, you’ve come," Qin Chu said with a gentle smile, waving at Yekaterina, "I thought you wouldn’t come here anymore."

Yekaterina did not know how to respond to Qin Chu’s warmth; she smiled awkwardly, walked toward Qin Chu but ultimately couldn’t bring herself to get too close, maintaining a considerable distance.

Her white teeth biting her lip, she wanted to speak but didn’t know what to say.

Qin Chu turned his head and without hiding anything, said with a smile, "You wouldn’t think that I dislike you, would you?"

Yekaterina nodded somewhat embarrassedly: "After all, I did that to you, I even almost killed you... As an apology, I’m willing to do anything you ask... "

Do anything?

It seems there’s some special meaning in those words.

"Hehe, you’re overthinking it, I have never disliked you, I can assure you of that."

I just hate you and want to torture you, that’s all.

Yekaterina was even more astonished and could not believe what she was seeing as Qin Chu’s expression changed from joy to a somber one: "Miss Yekaterina, the man you love is Jie Luo, isn’t he?"

All of a sudden, hearing this name from Qin Chu, Yekaterina felt a painful twitch in her heart, and she reflexively countered: "How... how do you know that?"

Qin Chu spread his hands:

"After all, when you were with me, you kept calling out Jie Luo’s name."

With a swoosh, Yekaterina’s face turned a deep red.

Her hands pressed hard against her eyes, releasing a distressed cry.

God, this is so embarrassing.

She had actually called out Jie Luo’s name while being with Qin Chu... It must be because she mistook Qin Chu for Jie Luo, she really drank too much yesterday.

This kind of thing was an insult to Qin Chu and a desecration to Jie Luo.

Qin Chu must be very angry, she thought.

Yekaterina’s fingers parted slightly as she peeked through the gap, trying to catch Qin Chu’s expression.

But to Yekaterina’s surprise, there was no anger on Qin Chu’s face, only a deep, unresolved sadness.

His face was sad: "Jie Luo must be a very outstanding man; honestly, I am jealous of him..."

Your acting is amazing... Qin Chu complimented himself internally.

He didn’t want to do this, but it was Shaye’s suggestion; it seemed to intensify the effect of "City Beauty Love."

Huh?

Yekaterina made an astonished sound, staring wide-eyed and incredulous at Qin Chu.

He... he is jealous of Jie Luo?

What did he mean by that?

Could it be... that he... he likes me?