Pedestrians passing by cast casual glances at Xiao Yufan and Cheng Ying. After all, Cheng Ying was naturally beautiful, and her delicate, pitiable appearance added an even more enchanting charm…
“What are you looking at? Keep staring and she’s still my woman. You guys can just stand in the corner and be jealous!”
A never-before-felt sense of fulfillment brought a relaxed smile to Xiao Yufan’s face. Hidden emotions deep within gradually surfaced, and he could feel the knot in his heart slowly loosening.
Perhaps aware of the many eyes watching her, Cheng Ying quickly adjusted her emotions, although a faint mist still lingered in her beautiful eyes.
“No wonder Senior Sister Yanran and the others say you’ve become more and more of a rogue…”
A charming blush appeared on her delicate face. Feeling Xiao Yufan’s arm wrap gently around her waist with a mischievous grin, Cheng Ying’s shyness deepened. Yet within her feigned annoyance was such a seductive charm that it caused a surge of excitement within him.
Uh…
Instantly at a loss for words, Xiao Yufan’s mood dipped slightly. So Ying’er had known about Yanran and Xian’er all along. Was she really not angry, or was she just pretending to be indifferent?
“Ying’er, aren’t you even a little angry?”
Though somewhat apprehensive, Xiao Yufan still cautiously asked. If this girl really got angry, wouldn’t he be in big trouble? Still, he wouldn’t let go of Cheng Ying’s hand, nor would he abandon any of the women by his side.
“What difference would anger make, or not being angry either?”
Cheng Ying winked playfully and replied with a smile. She was an extremely intelligent woman and naturally understood what Xiao Yufan was thinking. Yet how could she ever allow this man to do something he disliked? Besides, she couldn’t stay by his side forever.
Perhaps, after this trip to the mysterious place in the South Sea, the two of them would never meet again. With so many outstanding women by his side, Cheng Ying would feel at ease.
Now, Xiao Yufan didn’t know what to say. He could only cough awkwardly, trying to dispel the tension. Still, he could sense Ying’er’s lingering unease.
“I can feel that they all love you deeply. So promise me, don’t betray any woman who truly loves you. Even if one day I’m no longer by your side, they will take care of you in my place.”
Cheng Ying’s voice was soft, barely audible by the end. Xiao Yufan was first stunned, then his smile gradually widened. Naturally, he wouldn’t betray any of the women who loved him, including Cheng Ying.
“This trip to the mysterious place in the South Sea might be very dangerous. I don’t want you to get hurt. Please stay here in Changnan City and wait for me, okay?”
Just thinking about the upcoming journey to the South Sea caused Xiao Yufan to furrow his brow. Hong Zhong had vividly described how this girl had shown off her prowess at the martial arts gathering. If he wasn’t mistaken, she had done so specifically for him.
“It’s precisely because there might be danger that I must go with you!”
Cheng Ying’s calm eyes were as clear as autumn waters. Though her expression remained composed, her melodious voice had already revealed her decision. The mysterious South Sea site was far from simple. If the remnants of the ancient martial arts era were so easily obtainable, those old masters would have already taken them.
“It might be dangerous, so I must go with you.” Although her tone was gentle, it sent a tremor through Xiao Yufan’s heart.
He once again wrapped his arms around her delicate, soft frame, pulling her closer. In their intimate proximity, they could even feel each other’s warm breath.
“Why are you so foolish? You know full well that many people will come after me this time, yet you still insist on staying by my side!”
What more could a man ask for? Xiao Yufan’s gaze fixed on Cheng Ying’s beautiful face, a slight smile curling his lips. At this moment, his entire heart felt an indescribable peace.
“Because I will show them all that not just anyone can mess with my man…”
Gently brushing her loosely scattered hair aside, Cheng Ying’s lips curved into a faint smile. It seemed that only when she was by this man’s side could she maintain such a gentle expression.
“Touched beyond words and wanting to repay you, how about I offer you my heart and body?”
Xiao Yufan hadn’t expected this bold side of Cheng Ying. Of course, if he had personally witnessed how she effortlessly defeated three experts at the verge of the Xiantian realm, he wouldn’t have thought so either.
“Senior Sister already claimed you long ago. Isn’t it a bit late to say this now?”
Though there had been a gap of several years in their relationship, upon meeting again, the emotional knot between them had slowly unraveled. Their feelings had not diminished in the slightest. Even when faced with Xiao Yufan’s teasing smile, Cheng Ying still wore a beautiful expression.
“If offering myself to you means doing what we should do, then haven’t we never actually done anything yet?”
Their relationship had gone through many trials, but Xiao Yufan clearly knew that their bond was now as pure as ever. Beyond holding hands, he hadn’t even shared his first kiss with her. Compared to the intimacy they now shared, it was like night and day.
Passersby couldn’t help but glance at Xiao Yufan and Cheng Ying, as Cheng Ying was naturally beautiful, and her delicate, pitiable demeanor added an even more captivating charm to her presence.
“What are you looking at? Keep staring, and you’ll just be stuck in the corner, green with envy! She’s my woman!”
An unprecedented sense of satisfaction brought a relaxed smile to Xiao Yufan’s face. The emotions buried deep within his heart began to surface, and he could feel the knot in his heart slowly unraveling.
Perhaps sensing the eyes fixed on her, Cheng Ying quickly composed herself, though a faint mist still lingered in her beautiful eyes.
“No wonder Sister Yanran and the others say you’re becoming more and more of a rogue…”
A charming blush spread across her cheeks as she felt Xiao Yufan’s arm mischievously wrap around her waist. Cheng Ying’s shyness deepened, but the coquettishness in her reproachful gaze only stirred a restless impulse in him.
“Uh…”
Xiao Yufan was momentarily speechless, then deflated a bit. It seemed Ying’er had already known about Yanran and Xian’er’s existence. But was she really not angry, or was she just pretending not to care?
“Ying’er, aren’t you upset at all?”
Though he felt a bit overwhelmed, Xiao Yufan tentatively asked. If this girl was truly angry, he’d be in big trouble. He wouldn’t let go of Cheng Ying’s hand, nor would he give up any of the women by his side.
“What difference does it make if I’m upset or not?”
With a playful blink, Cheng Ying smiled. She was a very intelligent woman and naturally understood what Xiao Yufan was thinking. But how could she make him do something he didn’t want to? Besides, she couldn’t stay by his side forever.
Perhaps after this trip to the mysterious land in the South Sea, they would never see each other again. With so many exceptional women by his side, Cheng Ying would feel at ease.
At this, Xiao Yufan was even more at a loss for words. He could only cough awkwardly to dispel the tension, though he could still sense that Ying’er harbored some reservations.
“I can feel that they all love you deeply. So, don’t let down any woman who loves you. Even if one day I’m no longer by your side, they’ll take care of you for me.”
Cheng Ying’s voice was soft, and by the end, only she could hear it. Xiao Yufan was momentarily stunned, then a smile spread across his face. He would never let down any woman, of course, including Cheng Ying.
“This trip to the mysterious land in the South Sea might be quite dangerous. I don’t want you to get hurt. Will you wait for me in Changnan City?”
Thinking about the upcoming journey, Xiao Yufan’s brow furrowed. Hong Zhong had described Cheng Ying’s impressive display at the ancient martial arts conference in such a way that Xiao Yufan suspected she had done it all for him.
“Because there might be danger, that’s why I’ll go with you.”
Cheng Ying’s calm eyes were like a pool of autumn water, showing little emotional fluctuation. But her gentle voice had already made her decision clear. The mysterious land in the South Sea wasn’t as simple as it seemed on the surface. The relics left from the previous era of ancient martial arts weren’t something that could be easily obtained—otherwise, the old masters would have already taken action.
“Because there might be danger, that’s why I’ll go with you.” Though her voice was soft, it made Xiao Yufan’s heart tremble.
His arm wrapped around her delicate figure once more, pulling her closer. In their intimate embrace, they could even feel the warmth of each other’s breath.
“Why are you so foolish? You know many people will come after me this time, yet you still insist on staying by my side.”
With a woman like this, what more could he ask for? Xiao Yufan’s gaze fixed on Cheng Ying’s lovely face, a slight curve forming at the corner of his mouth. At this moment, his heart was filled with an indescribable sense of peace.
“Because I’ll make sure those people know that not just any stray dog can mess with my man…”
Her jade-like hand gently brushed through her slightly disheveled hair, and a smile played on Cheng Ying’s lips. It seemed that only by this man’s side could she always wear a faint smile.
“My heart is moved, and I have no way to repay you. How about I offer myself to you?”
Xiao Yufan hadn’t expected Cheng Ying to have such a domineering side. Of course, if he had seen three half-step innate realm masters being effortlessly thrown down, he wouldn’t have been so surprised.
“Sister already claimed you long ago. Isn’t it a bit late to say that now?”
Though their relationship had experienced years of separation, after reuniting, the knot in their hearts slowly unraveled, and their feelings for each other hadn’t diminished in the slightest. Even in the face of Xiao Yufan’s teasing smile, Cheng Ying’s expression remained gentle.
“Offering myself should involve doing what needs to be done, right? It seems we’ve never done that before.”
Their relationship had gone through many ups and downs, but Xiao Yufan knew very well that their connection was as pure as it could be. Beyond holding hands, he hadn’t even given her his first kiss. Compared to now, it was like night and day.
“Ugh, you rogue! Believe it or not, I’ll leave right now, and you’ll never find me!”
In Cheng Ying’s eyes, Xiao Yufan had indeed changed—and changed a lot. But her heart was already set on this man, so no matter how he changed, her feelings for him would remain the same. Still, she couldn’t handle his shameless teasing.
“Alright, I admit I was wrong!” When it was time to back down, he backed down. After all, no one else was around to see. Xiao Yufan quickly changed his expression.
His sudden shift made Cheng Ying laugh, but deep down, there was still a forbidden zone in her heart. If only she could stay by this man’s side forever. But even such a small wish seemed so difficult to fulfill.
“Well, well, it seems I can’t go anywhere without running into familiar faces. Looks like I’ve stumbled upon something I shouldn’t have seen. The little princess of Qingling Palace is here, sneaking around with someone!”
At that moment, an untimely voice came from behind them. Xiao Yufan’s brow furrowed. Having such a harmonious moment disrupted would annoy anyone. He didn’t immediately lose his temper, but since some fool dared to insult his woman, this matter couldn’t just be brushed aside…
In Cheng Ying’s eyes, Xiao Yufan had indeed changed—changed a lot. But her heart already belonged to this man, so no matter how he changed, her feelings would never waver. Still, she couldn’t help but be flustered by his increasingly bold teasing.
“I’m sorry, okay?!” It was time to back down when necessary, and since no one else was watching, Xiao Yufan quickly changed his expression.
His sudden shift amused Cheng Ying, but deep within her heart, a hidden sorrow remained. If only she could always stay by this man’s side. Yet such a small wish felt so difficult to realize.
“Well well, seems like I always run into familiar faces wherever I go. Did I just witness something I shouldn’t have seen? The little princess of Qingling Palace here, secretly meeting someone else?
At that moment, an untimely voice came from behind the two. Xiao Yufan’s brows furrowed. The harmonious atmosphere had been ruined, and naturally, anyone would feel annoyed. He had already shown great restraint by not immediately lashing out. However, since someone dared to insult his woman, this matter couldn’t possibly be left unresolved…
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