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"Tang Buddha accidentally wandered into Rekshay?"
Instantly, Qiu'er shook her head even more vigorously, her blue-pink hair continuously brushing against Dai Chengfeng's jaw, causing a slight itch.
"No, no!"
"This doesn't sound like a proper story at all! Change it, change it!"
Although she said this, Qiu'er slightly pouted, her eyes gleaming with curiosity. Clearly, this "improper" story had piqued her interest, but her girlish shyness made her verbally reject it.
Dai Chengfeng could easily see through her little scheme. He chuckled softly and let his fingers stealthily slide to the soft spot on her side, giving it a gentle tickle:
"You're such a hypocrite. What kind of story do you want to hear, hmm?"
"Ah! Haha… stop… Dai Chengfeng, you pest!"
Qiu'er instantly broke down, laughing as she wriggled to escape, but Dai Chengfeng held her firmly in his arms, leaving her nowhere to go.
The two immediately burst into another round of laughter and playfulness amidst the soft bedding.
Qiu'er laughed while trying to retaliate, her small hands randomly scratching at Dai Chengfeng's ticklish spots. Unfortunately, it seemed that Dai Chengfeng had no weak points; instead, each of her "attacks" provoked even more intense "retaliation."
The room was filled with the sounds of silver bell-like laughter and coquettish pleas for mercy.
In the end, Qiu'er laughed until she was utterly exhausted, collapsing limply in Dai Chengfeng's embrace. She rested her cheek against his warm chest, listening to his steady and strong heartbeat, her breathing gradually steadying.
Dai Chengfeng also stopped playing around, gently stroking Qiu'er's smooth back, savoring the warmth and fragrance of the delicate figure in his arms and the sense of dependence.
The bedroom quieted down, leaving only the intertwined sound of their breathing and the faint chirping of insects from outside.
The warm blankets, the reassuring embrace, and the fatigue from their earlier playfulness washed over them like a tide.
Soon, Qiu'er's eyelids grew heavier. Her long lashes fluttered a few times before slowly closing, and she drifted off into a sweet slumber with a content smile.
Dai Chengfeng lowered his head, gazing at Qiu'er's peaceful sleeping face. His fingertips gently brushed across her slightly upturned lips. Carefully, he adjusted her position to make her more comfortable, pulling up the fallen quilt and placing a tender kiss on her smooth forehead.
"Goodnight."
He whispered softly, closed his eyes, and hugged Qiu'er as they both fell into a deep sleep.
However, tonight wasn't harmonious everywhere.
At the same time,
In the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family's courtyard within Spirit City, a light still shone in the study.
Liu Erlong sat at the desk, holding a scroll on soul master theory, but her gaze was unfocused, her mind restless.
The events of the day, and Yu Xiaogang's cold and heartless words, still pierced her heart like sharp thorns.
"Yu Xiaogang…"
She irritably set down the scroll and rubbed her temples.
Just then, light footsteps were heard outside the door, along with the familiar voice she both wanted and didn't want to hear at this moment.
"Liu Erlong, you're not asleep yet, are you!"
Instantly, Liu Erlong's heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively clenched her fingers.
He's here?
He actually came?
Is he here to apologize?
Did he realize how excessive his words and actions were during the day?
Liu Erlong instinctively tightened her grip on the book, her heart full of anticipation and conflict. If he apologizes, should I forgive him?
All those years of feelings, can they really end just because of one argument? But… his cold demeanor today…
For a moment, various thoughts clashed fiercely in her mind, causing her expression to fluctuate.
Ultimately, she maintained a cold face, rose, and walked to the door, yanking it open forcefully.
Outside the door stood Yu Xiaogang, his face shadowy and unclear in the dim light.
"Yu Xiaogang, what are you still coming to see me for?"
Liu Erlong stared at him coldly, her voice betraying no emotion.
But inside, she desperately hoped to hear a hint of regret from Yu Xiaogang.
However, when Yu Xiaogang heard Liu Erlong's icy question, the accumulated anger and resentment in his heart instantly reignited.
He couldn't believe that Liu Erlong had betrayed him first, and now she faced him without an ounce of guilt, even adopting such a cold attitude!
Liu Erlong, you wretch!
I will make you pay for your betrayal, and you will regret it bitterly!
And, do you think I want to be here?
If it weren't for Tang Hao's request, I would never set foot in this place again!
As Yu Xiaogang thought this, he wasn't sure if it was an illusion.
Looking at Liu Erlong now, what welled up in his heart wasn't past love or reluctance, but a kind of instinctive annoyance and aversion.
He even began to doubt his past judgment—how could he have fallen for such a rude, domineering, and ungentle woman?
By contrast, the towering, powerful, and imposing figure of Tang Hao inexplicably surfaced in his mind… Such a man might be more admirable?
This fleeting thought made Yu Xiaogang unwilling to explain anything further to Liu Erlong. He just wanted to get the pill as quickly as possible and return to please Tang Hao.
Thinking this, Yu Xiaogang got straight to the point with Liu Erlong, his tone cold, harsh, and tinged with impatience:
"Liu Erlong, our ties are severed."
"Do you think a single Soul-Forming Pill can dismiss me? Dream on!"
"I need another Soul-Forming Pill. Give it to me now."
"If you give it to me, I promise never to bother you again, and we'll be even. Otherwise…"
He paused, adding a barely perceptible threat: "Don't blame me!"
"You!"
Liu Erlong was struck like lightning, frozen in place.
Her eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Yu Xiaogang.
She hadn't expected that Yu Xiaogang came to see her not to apologize or repent, but merely to demand another Soul-Forming Pill, even using a near-threatening tone!
For a moment, Liu Erlong felt that her earlier glimmer of hope and conflict now seemed so laughable and pitiful!
Her heart turned completely cold.
A wave of immense disappointment and anger engulfed Liu Erlong. Overwhelmed by agitation and sorrow, her defenses crumbled again, and red light flickered in her eyes.
"Get out! Get out of here! Yu Xiaogang, I never want to see you again!"
Liu Erlong's voice trembled with extreme anger as she shouted with all her might.
"You wench, how dare you…"
Yu Xiaogang hadn't expected Liu Erlong to react so fiercely, even daring to tell him to leave. His face turned ashen, and he wanted to say something threatening.
But Liu Erlong had lost all patience. Her eyes glowed brightly red, and her powerful soul power erupted instantly, sending a palm strike flying!
Puff—!
Yu Xiaogang never expected Liu Erlong to attack him. Caught off guard, he was instantly blasted backward, landing awkwardly on the stone path outside the courtyard.
A sweet taste filled his throat, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
Clutching his throbbing chest, he raised his head, glaring furiously at Liu Erlong, who stood at the door, radiating coldness and fury.
"Fine, I'm leaving!"
Thinking discretion was the better part of valor, Yu Xiaogang struggled to his feet, wiping the blood from his lips.
After saying this, he staggered and turned, hurrying away.
"Since Liu Erlong is a dead end, it seems I'll have to try Dai Chengfeng…"
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