Controlling the surging sensation in his blood, Xiao Yufan turned his head away, though his gaze still inadvertently lingered on the exposed skin…
“Regarding Gaohong, it wasn’t me who ordered you to do it, so I don’t think I need to thank you, right?”
Swallowing hard, Xiao Yufan really wanted to pin this little temptress beneath him and fight her for three hundred rounds, but he knew her strength all too well. If he actually tried, he was pretty sure she’d emasculate him for real.
“You really hurt my feelings saying things like that. I took a huge risk killing that guy, and I almost got raped by him too…”
Dongfang Yanran put on a look of pitiful innocence, almost convincing Xiao Yufan. If Gaohong had really had the chance to take advantage of this woman, he wouldn’t have believed it for a second. She was a human tyrannosaurus, after all—the title “Phoenix Shadow” wasn’t just for show.
“Big sis, do you even believe what you just said?”
Xiao Yufan rolled his eyes. Dealing with this woman was really difficult. If he could use force, he would have already made her beg for mercy on the bed…
“Except for my man, anyone who dares to lay a hand on me—I’ll castrate him!”
Dongfang Yanran giggled, her gaze flickering meaningfully toward Xiao Yufan’s crotch, making him involuntarily stiffen. Dammit, why did he suddenly feel like he was being targeted? He really didn’t doubt that this woman was capable of doing exactly that.
“Don’t be scared. In my eyes, you already are my man. So if you want, you can touch me anytime you like…”
As if reading his thoughts, Dongfang Yanran shifted into an even more seductive pose, revealing more of her white thighs—Xiao Yufan could even catch a glimpse of pink lace.
“Heaven help me, someone please take this little demon away!”
Xiao Yufan screamed inwardly. This woman was truly terrifying. She clearly knew he wouldn’t act on her, yet she still kept trying to tempt him. Didn’t she fear that things might get out of hand and awaken his wild side?
“Stop! What do you really want? I still need to be with my woman. I don’t have time to mess around with you…”
If this kept up, Xiao Yufan was sure he wouldn’t be able to hold back much longer. He was, after all, a normal man. If he didn’t react at all to such prolonged teasing, that would be strange indeed.
“Why so fierce?” Dongfang Yanran pouted, giving him a coquettish glare that nearly made Xiao Yufan faint. “I’m hungry…”
If either Tianxuan or Qingluan had said those words, he would have taken them right then and there. But coming from Dongfang Yanran, the words made Xiao Yufan feel like tearing his hair out.
“Pervert! What are you thinking? I really am hungry—I haven’t eaten all day!”
Despite her flirtatiousness, Dongfang Yanran was still a virgin, so she had her conservative side too. Seeing Xiao Yufan’s expression, she seemed to realize something and quickly turned coy.
“Fine, you win. I’ll make you something to eat…”
Completely defeated, Xiao Yufan turned to prepare a meal for this “goddess,” realizing she wasn’t faking this time. He went to check on Tianxuan and Qingluan first before cooking for Dongfang Yanran. He couldn’t recall any other woman who had ever received such treatment from him.
When Xiao Yufan brought the food to Dongfang Yanran, he confirmed that she really hadn’t eaten. Although her eating manner wasn’t particularly graceful, there was still a strange kind of beauty in the way she devoured the meal…
Seeing the white residue at the corner of Dongfang Yanran’s mouth, Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but smirk mischievously, clearly thinking about something inappropriate. He wondered what Dongfang Yanran would do if she knew what was going through his mind—probably punch him.
“Finished eating?”
“Mm!”
“Not hungry anymore?”
“Mm!” Clearly, Dongfang Yanran was quite satisfied. Although the food wasn’t particularly delicious, it was filling enough. She didn’t have high standards when it came to food.
“Then can you finally tell me why you came back to Linjiang? Didn’t you say you were going back to the capital a few days ago? Did you have something else to take care of?”
Dealing with this woman was such a hassle. Fortunately, Xiao Yufan had managed to feed her. But how come the eldest daughter of the Dongfang family, the owner of the Financial Club, looked so disheveled? She seemed more like a fugitive running from debt.
“I was being hunted…”
Dongfang Yanran slowly wiped the corner of her mouth, speaking as if it were a trivial matter. But to Xiao Yufan, it sounded completely different.
“Who dares to hunt you?”
If it weren’t for the fact that Dongfang Yanran’s expression showed no trace of deception, Xiao Yufan would have thought she was lying. As one of the top assassins in Asia, who would dare target her?
“The Killer’s League!” A flash of sharpness passed through her eyes, and a proud arc lifted at the corner of her lips. Thinking about the compromising situation she’d been caught in, she felt a headache coming on.
“Is it because of Gaohong…”
“Killer’s League?” Xiao Yufan wasn’t particularly surprised at hearing this, though his brows did furrow slightly. He had heard of this organization before. Without such groups, there wouldn’t even be an Assassin’s List. The Killer’s League was similar to the Tian Group, but its power was said to be far greater.
“Yes!” Dongfang Yanran didn’t deny it. There was an unwritten rule in the assassin world—that assassins should never turn their blades against their employers. By killing Gaohong, she had given the Killer’s League a reason to come after her. And the person who had caught her in the act had a deep grudge against her.
“What do you want me to do?”
Even if this had nothing to do with him, Xiao Yufan wouldn’t have stood by and done nothing. Besides, Dongfang Yanran had killed Gaohong mostly because of him, so Xiao Yufan knew he had to get involved.
“I just need to hide here for a few days. Even if they come after me, I’ll make sure they never return…”
When the Phoenix rages, heaven and earth tremble. This wasn’t an exaggeration. Although the Assassin’s List didn’t fully represent strength, who could dare underestimate Dongfang Yanran’s power? If the Killer’s League truly dared to move against her, they would pay a heavy price…
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