"Ugh!"
Dai Chengfeng winced in pain, letting out a muffled groan.
This time, Bibi Dong had truly shown no mercy with her bite. She sank her teeth deeply into his shoulder, leaving behind a distinct imprint.
If one looked closely, faint traces of blood could be seen seeping through.
"No way!"
Bibi Dong's voice was resolute and brooked no argument. Though her cheeks and ears still bore the lingering flush of arousal, her gaze was unwaveringly firm.
"For everything else, I can indulge you, but this…"
She paused, her eyes sweeping over Dai Chengfeng's face as she emphasized her point once more. "Absolutely not!"
Dai Chengfeng didn't say another word. Instead, he lowered his head to study the unyielding expression on Bibi Dong's face. He understood—there was absolutely no room for negotiation here.
His chest rose and fell a few times before he finally let out a soft sigh, a hint of helplessness flickering in his eyes.
"Fine…"
"If Teacher is unwilling, then your disciple won't insist."
However, before the last syllable of his words had faded, the hand that had been gently stroking Bibi Dong's long hair suddenly tightened around the nape of her neck.
In the next instant, his muscular body pressed down forcefully!
"Mm—!"
Caught off guard, Bibi Dong was instantly pinned beneath his weight, completely immobilized.
A short gasp escaped her lips, only to be swallowed by Dai Chengfeng's kiss, which silenced her throat.
Her violet eyes, which had just regained their clarity, were forced shut again as a haze of dizziness quickly overtook them once more.
The hands that had been half-heartedly pushing against his chest now clung desperately to his neck, wrapping tightly around him, holding his head firmly in place.
The thin blanket shifted dramatically under their movements, slipping away to reveal even more of her snow-white skin.
"Meow!"
Perched above on the couch, Qiu'er was startled by this sudden resurgence of what seemed like "combat." It leapt back slightly, its tail fluffing up, tiny claws gripping the edge of the sofa. Its large golden eyes brimmed with shock and confusion…
Still… Still not over?!
What kind of unfathomable… human fighting was this?!
Although this method of "fighting" was incredibly strange, entirely unlike any battle it had ever imagined—no soul rings, no soul skills, bizarre poses, and sounds utterly incomprehensible—
Yet, from the reflection in the mirror, it did appear as if Dai Chengfeng was forcefully "restraining" Bibi Dong, rendering her unable to move!
And Bibi Dong clinging tightly to his neck almost looked like… retaliation?
For a moment, Qiu'er blinked, seemingly finding a reasonable explanation for this perplexing behavior after much deliberation.
The confusion in its eyes swiftly dissipated, replaced by an air of self-satisfaction, as if saying, "So that's how it is!"
But still…
It couldn't resist flicking its little tongue across its nose, a trace of puzzlement lingering in its heart. Why, during all this "fighting," did Bibi Dong's voice and expressions seem… not angry at all?
Instead, they resembled someone engaged in some sort of game it couldn't understand.
As the little creature rested its fluffy face on its paws, lost in yet another round of deep thought about the "rules of human combat," Dai Chengfeng finally noticed its watchful gaze.
Buried in the crook of Bibi Dong's neck, he turned his face slightly, his amused eyes locking onto the stunned Qiu'er perched atop the couch.
Without fully interrupting his actions below, he silently mouthed a single command to the small creature:
"Close your eyes."
Then, an imperceptibly quick, slightly menacing smile flashed across his lips, vanishing so fast it might have been a trick of the light.
But Qiu'er's fur stood on end instantly!
A chill shot up its spine, racing straight to the tip of its tail!
That sneaky human had spotted it!
And that look in his eyes—it was as if he were saying, "Little one, keep watching, and I'll make soup out of you!"
Meow—!
Qiu'er let out a frightened squeak, its tiny paws reflexively covering its round eyes. But the cover wasn't complete—through the gaps between its slender claws, its golden pupils continued to peek curiously, cautiously… toward the magical scene unfolding in the mirror.
The bedroom was filled only with increasingly rapid breaths.
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The next day
The first rays of dawn filtered softly through the hotel's gauzy curtains, spilling gently onto the plush carpet and outlining the silhouettes of the entwined figures on the bed.
With the sunlight came a flutter of movement. Dai Chengfeng blinked slowly, then opened his eyes.
"Mmm…"
Stretching lazily, Dai Chengfeng glanced down at the woman nestled in his arms.
The first thing he saw was Bibi Dong's serene sleeping face.
The flush of passion from the night before had long since faded, leaving her fair, delicate skin glowing with a soft radiance in the gentle morning light.
Her scattered purple tresses now lay smoothly spread across the pillow, a few mischievous strands curling around her elegant collarbone and partially exposed shoulder.
Under the thin blanket, the curves of her body rose and fell gracefully…
Every inch of her exuded a fatal allure.
"Bibi Dong… A wicked yet irresistibly charming woman…"
Dai Chengfeng gazed silently at the beauty in his arms, his fingers unconsciously tracing the smoothness of her shoulder, savoring the warmth beneath his touch, as if caressing a priceless treasure.
Leaning down, he placed a tender, desire-free kiss on her smooth, broad forehead.
"It's time to wake up."
Carefully, Dai Chengfeng slid his arm out from under Bibi Dong's neck, taking great care not to disturb her slumber.
He quietly slipped out of bed, dressed himself, and planted one final kiss on her forehead before turning to leave the room, his footsteps soundless.
Just as the door clicked shut behind him, the lashes of the previously "sleeping" beauty fluttered slightly, and her eyes slowly opened.
Her deep violet eyes, now restored to their usual enigmatic depth, were filled with undisguised curiosity.
She tilted her head, listening intently to confirm that Dai Chengfeng's footsteps were growing distant. A mysterious smile curved her lips.
What exactly has he been doing these past few days?
Let me… see for myself!
With that thought, Bibi Dong pushed herself up into a sitting position. The blanket slid down, revealing expanses of tantalizing skin.
She quickly scanned the room, grabbing one of Dai Chengfeng's oversized robes and draping it over her shoulders. The silky fabric enveloped her alluring figure.
Barefoot, she quietly stepped off the bed and began dressing.
"Meo… Hmm?"
Just as she finished tying the last ribbon, a sleepy, muffled chirp came from the direction of the couch.
Bibi Dong turned her head…
There, Qiu'er's fluffy little head poked out from its cozy nest. Its golden eyes were squinted into slits, clearly not yet fully awake.
But its tiny nose twitched as it sniffed, recognizing the familiar scent. With a soft, affectionate call, it greeted Bibi Dong:
"Meow meow?"
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