By the time Ling Xiaoyou realized where she was sitting, the movie had already been playing for dozens of minutes.
She raised her little head in confusion, glancing at Bai Shuanglian, who was watching the movie with Xiaoyu, and then at the hand resting on her own shoulder.
An absurd sense of unreality filled her heart.
What’s going on?!
How did I end up sitting next to her without even noticing?!
And she even has her hand on my shoulder, and I didn’t even resist, just naturally sitting beside her!
Isn’t this just like…
Those little wives clinging to their husbands in novels and manga?!
I’m not that kind of person!
This can’t go on!
I need to keep my distance from Bai Shuanglian!
Thinking this, Ling Xiaoyou hurriedly shook off Bai Shuanglian’s hand and scooted her butt to the side, determined to put some distance between them.
Her hand was shaken off.
Bai Shuanglian looked at Ling Xiaoyou in confusion, not understanding what suddenly happened.
Seeing Bai Shuanglian’s puzzled gaze, Ling Xiaoyou snorted lightly, making it clear she had no intention of explaining.
Bai Shuanglian, still clueless, tried to pull Ling Xiaoyou back to her side, but Ling Xiaoyou dodged her hand and even put on a fierce look, like a little kitten ready to bite.
Although Bai Shuanglian wasn’t afraid of being bitten by Ling Xiaoyou, she worried that with the Little Pen Immortal’s teeth, she might bite too hard and damage them, so she gave up on the idea.
Still, Bai Shuanglian imitated Ling Xiaoyou’s earlier actions, moving closer to her side.
Seeing this, Ling Xiaoyou scooted away again, and Bai Shuanglian followed closely.
Thus, the two began a chase on the sofa.
Soon, Ling Xiaoyou reached the end—the armrest—and Bai Shuanglian closed in.
Because Ling Xiaoyou was at the edge, the two were now very close together.
What’s with this person always moving closer!
Ling Xiaoyou pouted, glaring at Bai Shuanglian, but the latter just smiled slightly, as if saying ‘it’s comfortable sitting next to you.’
At this moment, a scene in the movie ended.
Xiaoyu let out a long breath.
‘What, Pen Fairy Sister isn’t nearly as scary as in the movie.’
‘She’s actually very kind… Well, a good ghost, I guess!’
After speaking, Xiaoyu looked at Ling Xiaoyou and Bai Shuanglian, seeking their agreement.
‘Right, Pen Fairy Sis—eh? Pen Fairy Sister, Bai Shuanglian Sister, why are you both sitting over there?’
Then she froze, tilting her head, staring in confusion at the two who were now squeezed together on the other side of the sofa.
‘Ahem, it’s nothing, just thought sitting like this was kind of interesting.’
Ling Xiaoyou would never reveal what just happened.
It was too embarrassing to say in front of a child.
‘Eh? Really? Then I’ll try it too.’
With that, Xiaoyu moved over and sat right next to them.
‘Hmm, doesn’t feel that interesting to me.’
Xiaoyu’s innocent gaze made Ling Xiaoyou avert her eyes in embarrassment.
‘Uh… Well, maybe you’re too young to understand the fun between adults.’
‘Anyway, let’s not talk about that. What were you saying just now?’
Seeing that Xiaoyu was about to speak again, Ling Xiaoyou hurried to change the subject.
‘Oh, right.’
Xiaoyu clapped her hands, her attention successfully diverted.
‘I was saying the Pen Fairy in the movie looks so fake!’
She pointed at the Pen Fairy on screen, who appeared terrifying.
‘Pen Fairy Sister is obviously so pretty and kind and reliable, nothing like in the movie!’
Ling Xiaoyou felt proud at the child’s sincere praise.
She put her hands on her hips and huffed proudly.
‘Of course! I’m a model spirit. Even previous Summoners said I was a kind Pen Fairy!’
Beside her, Bai Shuanglian poked Ling Xiaoyou’s soft cheek.
‘What ghost would call themselves kind? As the Pen Fairy, aren’t you supposed to be scary?’
‘Mind your own business!’
Ling Xiaoyou slapped Bai Shuanglian’s hand away, baring her cute little fangs like a kitten.
‘By the way, I forgot to ask earlier—did you finish handling the aftermath?’
‘Mm, it’s all settled.’
Bai Shuanglian nodded.
‘The Devil’s Base has been buried. No one can get in now.’
‘All the Mana left behind by those Devils, as well as the Evil God Aura from their Sacrificial Demon rituals, have been completely cleansed by me.’
‘It’s back to normal now.’
She paused, as if thinking.
‘What is it? Did you remember something?’
Ling Xiaoyou looked at Bai Shuanglian curiously.
‘I was just wondering why there have been so many Devils appearing recently.’
Bai Shuanglian spoke softly, sharing her doubts.
‘A while ago, there weren’t nearly this many Devils, and they weren’t this active.’
‘But lately, there’s been a sudden surge, and more activity.’
‘Plus, I’ve heard that in many places, traces of Devils and the Cults that worship them have appeared—even the Demon Grand Duke has shown up.’
After hearing this, Ling Xiaoyou waved her hand dismissively.
Her expression said, ‘That’s it?’
‘Pfft, isn’t it obvious? The Devils are clearly up to something. What else could it be?’
At her words, Bai Shuanglian froze, then pinched Ling Xiaoyou’s cheek helplessly.
‘I thought of that too, but what I want to know is what exactly they’re planning.’
‘Who knows.’
Ling Xiaoyou glared at the person pinching her cheek, grabbed Bai Shuanglian’s wrist, and brought her hand to her mouth, ready to bite hard!
But as she bit down, she remembered how Bai Shuanglian had teased her by poking her tongue before.
She hesitated, glared again, then put her hand down in exasperation.
‘Besides, why are you worrying so much?’
‘Don’t forget you’re just a little Exorcist, not some big shot.’
‘These major incidents aren’t your responsibility. Just focus on your own role.’
Bai Shuanglian smiled and brought the spot where Ling Xiaoyou had bitten to her lips, licking it.
Ling Xiaoyou’s face instantly turned red with embarrassment.
‘I was just thinking. Since I’m in charge of these matters in New Sea City, it’s kind of related to me too.’