“Wuwuwu…”
Qin Hongye’s face flushed bright red.
This wasn’t because of some weird fetish — it was simply that her clothes had been melted by the venom of a little spider.
She had tried just moments ago to stop Yun Zhonghe from suddenly breaking out of the cocoon of light, but still ended up bumping right into him, pressing against him tightly.
She was too late.
“Awoo…wuwu…”
Her mind went blank.
Even when faced with death before, she had never panicked like this.
Yet right now, she was blushing so hard it felt like she’d faint from blood rushing to her head.
“Oh ho~, Steam Princess is at it again…”
Up close, Qin Hongye really was stunning — not only did she have a beautiful face, but her figure was also exceptionally well-developed.
Truly the kind of girl who makes you want to protect her at first sight.
Just looking at her, you’d think she was perfect for sticking close to Huang Ao tian.
But what could they do?
Yun Zhonghe knew his good brother’s tastes all too well.
Otherwise, how could he ever help play wingman?
He had carefully selected her precisely because she was someone who’d stand out.
Even though this was supposed to be an intimate moment, Yun Zhonghe didn’t have a single impure thought.
Instead, he analyzed it quite seriously.
After all, he only wanted to see what exactly Qin Hongye would do —
Especially since Huang Ao tian was still watching from the side.
How could Yun Zhonghe not keep his distance under such circumstances?
“Look — even the white-haired loli is staring wide-eyed, her mouth twitching.”
It was precisely because he had touched another man’s woman —
That was why Huang Ao tian was jealous!
But since the target wasn’t actually female (meaning the white-haired loli was only slightly merciful toward Yun Zhonghe over these past days), she hadn’t truly treated him as an enemy.
Instead, she had built a decent rapport with him.
Yun Zhonghe immediately pulled away.
Then, acting the perfect gentleman, he tried to take off his own outer robe to cover Qin Hongye up —
After all, how could he let other men see her completely exposed like this?
“What about Fellow Daoist Hu over there…?”
The clueless Hu Daoist was thoroughly confused: “???”
Yun Zhonghe started shrugging off his outer garment.
This action was extremely easy to misunderstand by everyone watching.
Qin Hongye’s face, already crimson, turned an even deeper shade of red.
Especially since, given her barely covered state right now, it almost looked like Yun Zhonghe was about to start undressing for…certain reasons.
He had already taken off his robe —
What else could he possibly want to do?
He…wanted to…?
No way, right?
No way!
There were still people watching from the side.
Could he really be planning to…
Have such an intense, nerve-wracking first experience right here in front of everyone?!
Was he really going to go that far?!
The steam rising above Qin Hongye’s head only grew thicker.
It might’ve been because she was trapped here —
Her spiritual power had long since been drained, and her stamina was also at its limit.
So she was starting to lose her ability to think clearly.
Seeing this, even Yun Zhonghe couldn’t help but sigh inwardly: Only when facing Qin Hongye did he feel completely at ease enough.
To simply appreciate her beauty, Although things hadn’t quite developed to that extent yet.
Why exactly…
Why did someone like her have to end up as a doomed villainess destined to die?
After Yun Zhonghe took off his outer robe, he gently draped it over her shoulders.
He then stepped forward.
Qin Hongye had already braced herself, mentally preparing for a struggle she didn’t have the strength for.
But unexpectedly —
Instead of what she feared, a warm sensation enveloped her.
Her eyes widened blankly as Yun Zhonghe carefully wrapped his robe around her, completely covering her up.
He smiled kindly, even somewhat gently, and said: “I apologize for offending you just now, Miss Qin.”
“If you don’t mind…please accept this robe. I’m truly sorry.”
That face, full of upright righteousness, Along with those clear emerald eyes completely free of any lust —
Made it impossible for Qin Hongye to harbor any suspicion.
Seeing Yun Zhonghe’s sincerity, She couldn’t help but feel that he wasn’t like the typical lecherous men.
Sure, he’d spoken recklessly and frivolously before, But faced with someone this honest and proper, How could he possibly be a bad person?
Besides, Qin Hongye suddenly recalled the background investigation she’d done on Yun Zhonghe —
The two of them were actually very similar.
In that instant, her heart softened.
“Thank you…Young Lord Yun…”
Her shy little face blushed as she lowered her head, quietly expressing her gratitude for his life-saving kindness.
“Life-saving grace? Huh? Miss Qin, you’re mistaken. I didn’t really do anything worthy of being called that.”
Yun Zhonghe gave a wry smile.
“What, you still want to keep sticking so close to her?”
Snow’s impatient voice cut in, clearly annoyed.
They’d already been cuddling for quite a while now —
She couldn’t bear to keep watching.
Snow abruptly stepped forward and grabbed Yun Zhonghe, pulling him away from Qin Hongye’s side.
Qin Hongye’s ears instantly turned bright red.
Inside, Yun Zhonghe practically croaked in frustration: Gah!
You…
“Hey, I was trying to help you out here! Why’d you have to butt in at exactly this moment?!”
“You really don’t know how to read the room at all!”
Yun Zhonghe pounded his chest in regret, nearly stomping his feet.
This…was such a good chance!
Just then,
Little Snow suddenly stepped in, Her intrusion stirring up an unexpected sense of displeasure within her.
She shot a glance over, her expression carrying a hint of “hate to see iron not become steel,” Watching herself —
…She didn’t even know why.
Watching Yun Zhonghe and Qin Hongye whispering so closely together like that, Made her feel inexplicably uncomfortable.
Why did she want to run away from that sight?
Truthfully, there was a part of her that regretted even coming here at all.
At this moment, seeing this scene unfold, She couldn’t help but knit her brows together.
Her proud and willful attitude—
Even though it had once seemed charming, Yun Zhonghe’s blunt rejection, however, Left Qin Hongye feeling a bit disappointed.
It was as if the filter through which she viewed things had suddenly cracked.
So this is what Junior Sister Mu is truly like?
Thinking back, she actually hadn’t investigated much.
That silver hair and snow-white skin, appearing so cold and distant—
Indeed, Mu Linxue was someone who could easily captivate, Especially girls.
Qin Hongye herself had only ever observed her from afar.
It was enough to stir countless fanciful thoughts.
Compared to that, seeing her up close now—
Her allure was practically a rule-breaking force, A temptation nearly impossible to resist.
But after actually coming into contact with her, Qin Hongye suddenly felt that the contrast was huge.
Isn’t this just a stinky little brat who hasn’t even fully grown?
Not the least bit respectful toward others!
With that, she turned and started to walk away.
After wrapping herself properly in the red robe that Yun Zhonghe had given her, Qin Hongye addressed Mu Linxue: “Junior Sister Mu, I am a disciple of Xuantiansong, and moreover…”
Her tone grew stern.
“You and I may share a bond because you helped save me. For that, I owe you my gratitude. But don’t forget— I am the daughter of the Xuantiansong sect master, While you, Mu Linxue, Are merely the direct disciple of an elder. You still have to call me Senior Sister.”
To treat a senior sister’s benefaction so lightly, without even the proper formal bows—
That was extremely rude!
Yun Zhonghe: “???”
Hey, wait a second— wasn’t she the one who saved your life?
“She’s your lifesaver!”
What’s with her attitude?!
Come on, big sis, Don’t you really like her?
Yun Zhonghe was completely baffled.
Why are these two suddenly clashing?
Meanwhile, Mu Linxue just looked away with a cold little pout on her lips.