On the side, Mo Wu was also puzzled.
According to the diary, Luo Le'er was supposed to agree, wasn't she?
So why was she staying silent and not responding?
What was going on?
Just as Luo Le'er was thinking of how to politely refuse, she suddenly caught sight of Zhou Xianzong in the private room.
If Zhou Xianzong hadn't been so excited and accidentally revealed half his head, Luo Le'er wouldn't have noticed him.
Aha! You despicable Zhou Xianzong! So it was you behind Xiao Potian showing up here!
Watch how this lady deals with you!
"Sorry, I already promised Zhou Xianzong earlier. Tonight, I'm going with him to the Demonic Beast Forest."
As her words fell, she pointed at the half-visible head peeking out of the private room's window.
Her statement stunned everyone present, especially Zhou Xianzong and Xiao Potian.
A lone man and woman heading to the Demonic Beast Forest in the dark of night?
"What the hell…"
Zhou Xianzong nearly broke down.
Big sister, are you serious?! It was Xiao Potian who invited you!
Fine if you don't agree to go with him, but why drag me into this?!
Even if you're on your period, it shouldn't mess with your head this much, right?
And besides, I'm your number one simp!
Why do you keep dragging me into everything today? What a disaster!
I'm practically begging on my knees—go with Xiao Potian, please!
Why is this damn plot getting more and more off track?!
"Pfft…"
Mo Wu couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing.
She was curious to see how Zhou Xianzong would salvage this.
"Ahem, Little Sister Le'er, if you want to spend a romantic evening with me, I'd be overjoyed. But you know, my love for you surpasses even my love for myself."
At this point, Zhou Xianzong had no choice but to step forward.
He put on a deeply affectionate expression, genuinely moving some of the onlookers.
As he spoke, he reached out to grab Luo Le'er's hand, as if ready to pledge eternal love.
Seeing this, Luo Le'er instantly got goosebumps all over.
She quickly dodged, but in doing so, accidentally bumped into Xiao Potian, making her mentally explode.
Without thinking, she blurted out, "Get lost! Who's going to the Demonic Beast Forest with you? Dream on! I'm absolutely not going!"
Phew~
That scared me.
Now *that's* the right direction for the plot.
Good, good.
Chew me out and then go with Xiao Potian.
Zhou Xianzong secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
This annoying woman was saying she didn't want to go with Xiao Potian, but deep down, she totally did.
And she "accidentally" bumped into Xiao Potian?
How interesting.
Playing secret signals with me, huh?
"Le'er, you're right. Zhou Xianzong doesn't deserve to go with you. Only I, Xiao Potian, am the best match for you."
Xiao Potian suddenly perked up, stepping forward with a confident expression, as if injected with adrenaline.
He hadn't expected Luo Le'er to be so forward just now.
And she even touched him.
That hint was a bit *too* obvious.
Mo Wu, watching all this, was stunned.
Mind blown, folks—this performance was something else. I've never seen anything like it. Eye-opening, indeed.
"Not bad, not bad. Very good."
Zhou Xianzong nodded approvingly.
They finished their meal, and he got his fill of dog food.
The plot was finally back on track.
"Run! Get out of the way! A demonic beast has gone berserk!"
At that moment, a shout came from outside the winery.
*Bang! Bang!*
Right after the shout, the winery's wall was smashed to pieces.
Looking up, a Pulse-Opening Realm wild bull was charging forward frantically.
And Luo Le'er happened to be right in its path.
Xiao Potian, true to his protagonist status, reacted faster than anyone else, surprising the crowd.
Without hesitation, he immediately stepped in front of Luo Le'er to protect her.
"Le'er, don't be afraid. With me here, no one can hurt you!"
*Bang!*
Before Xiao Potian could even finish striking his heroic pose, the wild bull rammed into him.
*Boom!*
Xiao Potian was sent flying by the impact.
If it had been anyone else, they'd probably have been killed on the spot.
But Xiao Potian, being the protagonist, only sustained minor injuries.
Luo Le'er was also startled by the unexpected situation.
Luckily, Zhou Xianzong was quick on his feet, swiftly pulling her into his arms and saving her from disaster.
Feeling the soft, warm body in his embrace, Zhou Xianzong couldn't help but give a little squeeze.
But inside, he was utterly devastated.
Oh heavens!
Spare me, please!
Why am *I* the one saving Luo Le'er?!
According to the plot, it's supposed to be Xiao Potian saving her!
And they're supposed to encounter this danger in the Demonic Beast Forest, not here!
You damn system, what the hell is going on?!
But if he hadn't saved Luo Le'er, she might've been killed by the bull.
And if that happened, he'd have to start the whole plot over again.
He really didn't want to relive this ridiculous storyline.
Feeling the strong hand on her waist, Luo Le'er's face flushed red.
For a moment, her mind went blank.
"What do I do now?! I'm the one who saved Luo Le'er, not Xiao Potian. The plot's going off the rails again!"
Zhou Xianzong was frantic.
*Clap, clap, clap!*
At that moment, a round of applause rang out.
Mo Wu slowly stood up, her voice soft and enchanting.
"What a young hero! If it weren't for Young Master Potian's quick action, I'm afraid Miss Le'er would've been in trouble!"
"Yeah, Xiao Potian is amazing! He got hit by a wild bull and still came out unscathed!"
"No wonder he's this year's top disciple of the Qingyang Sect. His strength is terrifying!"
The crowd of onlookers exclaimed in awe.
They weren't wrong—Xiao Potian *was* sent flying by the bull.
And because of that collision, the bull's trajectory shifted, and its speed slowed, giving Zhou Xianzong the chance to save Luo Le'er.
Xiao Potian, who had been writhing in pain on the ground, suddenly perked up upon hearing the praise.
He didn't even feel the pain anymore.
Okay, it still hurt a lot.
"Le'er, rest assured, for the rest of my life, I'll always be there to protect you. I won't let anyone harm you!"
Xiao Potian got up from the ground, looking at Luo Le'er with unwavering determination.
Well, damn!
Those were some good lines—almost brought tears to my eyes.
Nice performance. I'll consider giving you an extra chicken leg tonight.
Zhou Xianzong was surprised by Xiao Potian's words.
He thought the protagonist only had that one greasy line, but Xiao Potian had gone and added his own dialogue.
Now Luo Le'er must be so touched she's practically crying, right?
Her heart's probably over the moon right now.
Having such a devoted man in love with her.
As expected, the fangirls nearby were starry-eyed, gazing at Xiao Potian with admiration and envy for Luo Le'er.
This Xiao Potian, true to his protagonist status, had a unique flair.
Zhou Xianzong mentally gave him a thumbs-up.
"Ugh…"
Suddenly, Luo Le'er clutched her chest, dry heaving.
"Little Sister Le'er, are you okay? Are you feeling unwell?"
Zhou Xianzong, being the closest to her, was the first to ask.
But the moment he said it, he regretted it.
What the hell is wrong with me?!
Why am I showing concern for her?
Isn't that stealing Xiao Potian's spotlight?!
For a moment, Zhou Xianzong wanted to slap himself silly.
"I'm fine, just feeling a bit unwell. It's just too greasy—greasy enough to make me want to puke."
Luo Le'er's voice was weak and listless.
Before, she only found Zhou Xianzong annoying, but she didn't dislike him.
But now, not only did she have the annoying Zhou Xianzong, but there was also this greasy Xiao Potian.
Luo Le'er thought to herself, *If I've sinned, let the Punishment Elder deal with me. Not this greasy guy disgusting me!*
She was the daughter of the Qingyang Sect's leader, the center of everyone's attention.
Her guards were countless.
Could someone who rose to the position of sect leader be foolish enough not to secretly arrange protection for their own daughter?
You're just a measly Body Forging Realm cultivator. Who are you to protect me?!