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"Disgusting, who said we're family with you!"
"Yeah! And stop messing up my hair!"
Feeling Dai Chengfeng's actions, the two women nearly spoke in unison again, playfully swatting at his mischievous hands.
Dai Chengfeng, however, seemed to have anticipated their move. He chuckled and, just as Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing's hands were about to make contact, quickly withdrew his own.
The result of this maneuver was…
"Ouch!"
"Mmm!"
Because Dai Chengfeng's hands had suddenly disappeared, Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing's swats missed their target entirely.
Unable to pull back in time, they ended up slapping themselves… on the head.
Though they hadn't used much force, the unexpectedness of it caused them to instinctively cry out softly. They then each clutched their heads, their faces showing a mix of sadness and confusion, appearing utterly pitiable.
But soon!
Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing glanced at each other, both seeing the same frustration reflected in each other's eyes.
Instantly united!
In an instant, two pairs of beautiful eyes—one alluring, one icy—turned almost simultaneously toward the "culprit" behind all this… Dai Chengfeng.
Their gazes turned murderous.
"Dai! Cheng! Feng!"
"You did that on purpose!"
Once again, the two women spoke in unison, their tones filled with identical indignation.
Seeing this, Dai Chengfeng inwardly cursed his misfortune, feigning nonchalance with a nervous laugh. "This… purely accidental! A complete coincidence!"
"Do you… believe me?"
"Do you think we… believe you?!"
The two clenched their fists, slowly advancing toward Dai Chengfeng.
"I've got something to do… I'll take my leave first!"
Discretion being the better part of valor, Dai Chengfeng took advantage of their momentary confusion and bolted toward the Spirit Hall.
You give way to slippery oil!
"Jerk! Stop right there!"
"Bastard! Don't even think about running!"
At this moment, Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing were united in their pursuit, paying no mind to the slight pain in their foreheads. With a sharp shout, they chased after Dai Chengfeng.
Hu Liena moved with agility, her fingertips flickering with pink soul power, seemingly trying to trip him with some clever tricks. Zhu Zhuqing, on the other hand, was more direct, utilizing the speed advantage of her Netherworld Spirit Cat martial soul. In a flash, she closed the distance, reaching out to grab the edge of Dai Chengfeng's clothing.
Since this was just playful banter, Dai Chengfeng didn't use his full strength to escape. Instead, he relied solely on his superior physical conditioning to deftly evade their attacks.
As he ran, he couldn't help but turn back and tease them: "Hey hey, didn't we say we're good teammates? Why are you two ganging up on me now?"
"Two against one?"
"That's right! This jerk deserves it for bullying us!"
As she spoke, Hu Liena lunged forward, nearly grabbing Dai Chengfeng's arm.
Realizing her mistake, she felt a twinge of frustration.
Zhu Zhuqing wasn't about to be outdone either.
"Take that for being naughty!"
She kept her sharp eyes peeled as they approached a street corner. Spotting an opportunity, she suddenly accelerated, planning to intercept Dai Chengfeng from the side.
Under the moonlight, shadows of trees danced across the street as three figures chased and evaded each other.
Dai Chengfeng always managed to dodge their "captures" by the narrowest margins. Occasionally, he would deliberately slow down, making them think they were about to catch him, only to accelerate away again, leaving the two women alternately fuming and laughing.
"If you've got the guts, stop dodging!"
Hu Liena stomped her foot in frustration after several failed attempts.
Zhu Zhuqing panted slightly, her gaze growing more determined, as if she wouldn't rest until she caught Dai Chengfeng.
"Only fools don't dodge!"
Dai Chengfeng skillfully twisted his body to avoid Zhu Zhuqing's grasp on his clothing, ruffled his hair, and turned back to flash a triumphant smile at the two pursuing women.
"Perfect evasion."
That expression and gesture, in the eyes of Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing, was infuriatingly smug.
"You… jerk…"
Hu Liena gritted her teeth, her alluring eyes glaring at the cocky Dai Chengfeng, her pace quickening.
Zhu Zhuqing remained silent, but her tightly pursed lips and increasingly icy glare signaled her rising anger.
Soon, the two redoubled their efforts, their soul power surging and their speed increasing sharply. It seemed they were about to corner Dai Chengfeng at the next street corner.
However, just as they thought they had finally trapped this slippery guy—
Dai Chengfeng abruptly stopped without warning!
Not only did he stop, but he also turned around to face Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing, who were still charging forward due to inertia.
"Gah!"
"Mmm!"
The two women were completely caught off guard by Dai Chengfeng's sudden halt and couldn't stop in time.
Dai Chengfeng smirked, spreading his arms wide. With precise movements, he wrapped his arms around the slender yet supple waists of the two young women. With a gentle tug, he pulled their lithe bodies toward him, firmly securing them within his embrace.
"You!" *2
Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing felt a firm yet gentle pressure around their waists. The next moment, they found themselves tightly held in Dai Chengfeng's arms, one on each side.
Their cheeks almost brushed against his chest, and they could clearly feel the warmth radiating from beneath his clothes and the steady beat of his heart.
This sudden development left the two momentarily stunned. Their earlier murderous intent vanished without a trace, replaced by a hint of panic and uncontrollable blushes spreading across their cheeks.
"You… let go of us…" *2
Dai Chengfeng lowered his head with a smile, looking at the two startled and blushing beauties in his arms. The teasing glint in his eyes softened into tenderness.
"Alright, I admit defeat. No more dodging. I'll let you two vent your anger…"
His voice was close, his warm breath brushing against their ears.
The atmosphere instantly grew subtle and tinged with ambiguity.
Hu Liena flushed red, pretending to remain composed as she huffed: "Who… who wants to touch you! Get your dirty hands off me!"
Zhu Zhuqing turned her face away, her earlobes faintly red.
Seeing their reactions, Dai Chengfeng chuckled and decided not to tease them further. Softly, he said: "Alright, alright, I'm done playing around. Does your head still hurt? Let me take a look?"
As he spoke, he made a show of reaching out to check.
"It doesn't hurt!"
"I'm fine."
Almost simultaneously, the two took a small step back, avoiding his hand. They exchanged glances before quickly averting their eyes.
After this chase and playful scuffle, their earlier minor dispute over the match loss had long dissipated. In its place was a light, joyful atmosphere, mixed with an unspoken sense of intimacy flowing between the three.
"In that case, let's go. We're almost home."
Dai Chengfeng pointed toward the outline of the Spirit Hall building already visible ahead.
"Oh…"
Under the moonlight, the three walked side by side, their elongated shadows occasionally accompanied by whispers and soft laughter.
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