Pedestrians passing by cast casual glances toward Xiao Yufan and Cheng Ying. After all, Cheng Ying was naturally beautiful, and her delicate, pitiable appearance added an even more captivating 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 in his heart began to surface, and he could feel the knot in his heart slowly loosening.
Perhaps realizing the eyes fixed upon her, Cheng Ying quickly adjusted her expression, though 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 bewitching charm that it stirred Xiao Yufan’s heart even more.
Uh…
Instantly at a loss for words, Xiao Yufan’s mood dampened 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 upset?”
Though somewhat uneasy, Xiao Yufan still cautiously asked. If this girl was truly upset, then he might be in serious trouble. Yet he would not loosen his grip on Cheng Ying’s hand, nor would he abandon any of the women by his side.
“What difference would being upset make, or not being upset either?”
Cheng Ying playfully winked and smiled. She was an extremely clever woman and naturally understood what Xiao Yufan was thinking. But how could she allow this man to do something he disliked? Besides, she couldn’t possibly stay by his side forever.
Perhaps after this journey to the mysterious place in the South Sea, the two of them would never meet again. With so many excellent women by his side, Cheng Ying would feel at ease.
This time, Xiao Yufan didn’t know what to say. He could only cough dryly, trying to dispel the awkwardness. Yet he could still sense that Ying’er was indeed somewhat affected.
“I can feel that they all love you deeply. So, 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, and by the end, only she herself could hear it clearly. Xiao Yufan was first taken aback, then his smile gradually widened. Naturally, he would never betray any of the women who loved him, including Cheng Ying.
“This trip to the mysterious place in the South Sea might be quite dangerous. I don’t want you to get hurt. Will you wait for me in Changnan City?”
Just thinking about the upcoming journey to the mysterious South Sea location, Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but furrow his brows. Hong Zhong had vividly described how this girl had shown off her prowess at the ancient martial arts gathering. If his guess was correct, Cheng Ying had done that because of him.
“Exactly because there might be danger, I have to go with you!”
Her calm eyes were as clear as autumn water. Cheng Ying showed no great emotional fluctuation, but her melodious voice had already conveyed her decision. The mysterious South Sea location was far more complicated than it seemed. If the remnants from the previous martial cultivation era were so easily obtainable, those old masters would have already taken action.
“I’ll go with you because there might be danger.” Although her tone was gentle, it still sent a tremor through Xiao Yufan’s heart.
His hand once again wrapped around her delicate, boneless figure, pulling Cheng Ying closer to his body. In such intimate proximity, they could even feel each other’s warm, slightly heated 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 was 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 everyone that not just anyone can mess with my man…”
Her jade-like hand gently brushed aside strands of disheveled hair. Cheng Ying’s lips curved into a faint smile, as if only when she was by this man’s side could her face remain adorned with such a gentle expression.
“Since you’ve moved me so deeply and I can’t express my gratitude, how about I offer you my heart and body instead?”
Xiao Yufan had not expected Cheng Ying to possess such a bold side. Of course, if he had personally witnessed the three half-step先天 masters being effortlessly thrown down without offering the slightest resistance, he wouldn’t have thought this way.
“Senior Sister already claimed you long ago. Isn’t it a bit late to say that now?”
Although there had been a gap of several years in their relationship, since meeting again, the emotional barriers between them had gradually dissolved, and their feelings for each other had not faded in the slightest. Even faced with Xiao Yufan’s teasing smile, Cheng Ying still wore a beautiful expression on her face.
“If I’m offering myself to you, shouldn’t we do something appropriate? It seems we’ve never done anything like that before, right?”
Their love had endured many trials, but Xiao Yufan clearly knew that their relationship had remained as pure as could be. They had only ever held hands, and he hadn’t even shared his first kiss with her. Compared to now, it was like night and day.
“Pfft, you rogue! Do you want me to leave right now so you’ll never find me again?”
In Cheng Ying’s eyes, Xiao Yufan had indeed changed, and changed a lot. But her heart already belonged to this man, so no matter how much he changed, her feelings would never waver. Still, she couldn’t help but be flustered by his overly flirtatious teasing.
“I’m sorry, okay? Isn’t that enough!” When the time called for it, he had to back down, especially since no one else was watching. Xiao Yufan immediately changed his expression.
His sudden shift amused Cheng Ying, yet deep within her heart, a hidden wound still lingered. If only she could stay by this man’s side forever, how wonderful that would be. But such a small wish felt so difficult to realize.
“Well now, what a coincidence! No matter where I go, I always bump into familiar faces. 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 them. Xiao Yufan’s brows furrowed. The harmonious atmosphere had been ruined, and anyone would feel displeased. It was already quite restrained of him not to immediately erupt in anger. However, since some idiot dared to slander his woman, this matter naturally couldn’t be left unresolved…
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