“No, not really, I just thoughtā¦” As if she’d guessed his thoughts, XÄ« leaned in with a gentle laugh to whisper in his ear: “When you put it that way, doing this with you… does feel kind of exciting.”
“…”
“I’m just kidding,” XÄ« said.
“Young Master, do you want to know why, that day, you saw two of me in the mirror?”
“Why?” That question immediately piqued Lin Nuo’s curiosity.
XÄ« seemed ready for this, giving a soft clap.
“Creakā”
The sound of the bathroom door opening again made Lin Nuo turn to look behind him.
He saw six girls step inside, each with the same sweet and ethereal looks, the same height that would just spark a man’s protective urge, shapely figures, gentle and graceful facesā¦ every single one of them looked exactly like XÄ«.
Their steps were dignified and composedā¦
For some reason, the way these girls suddenly appeared, lined up as neatly as a tray of dishes, and carried with them a hint of obedience, made Lin Nuo feel as if they would let him do whatever he wanted to them.
And their outfits, if he was being honestā¦
Lin Nuo first stiffly twisted his neck, finally managing to drag his gaze away from the girls’ various, distinctly alluring outfits, then looked to XÄ« at his side, who didn’t seem at all fazed by how seductive the others lookedā¦
“You know I’m from Shilang Bay, so there’s no need to hide it from you anymore. These are all Paper Dolls I created using divine arts.”
“All my power comes from Shilang Bay, and after a while, I do need to return there.”
“But, to spend more time with my own Young Master, I thought of a way: let these Dolls stay in Shilang Bay to accumulate magic power for me. When I need more, I turn them back into paper and let them fly back to me, bringing the magic power they’ve gathered with themā¦”
XÄ« hugged her own arm, looking very pleased at her handiwork before her: “Usually in Shilang Bay, these are called Paper Angels by the silly kids there. Like me, they’re absolutely untouchable, rarely show up in public, always dressed in special outfits and wearing masksā¦”
“Special outfits, you sayā¦” Lin Nuo pointed at one, a girl whose smooth, slender legs were clad in silk stockings dyed a particular shade, the long and slim limbs stretched out, bewitching and captivating, looking just like XÄ«.
He glanced at the real XÄ«, her pale thighs soaking in the bath: “Don’t tell me those are the black stockings on her legs?”
“Of course not.”
XÄ« said, “I had them dress up specially for you. No one but you will ever be this lucky~”
“…”
“And each Paper Angel, I made as a perfect one-to-one replica of myself. They bleed, have body heat, their eyes can focus, and they can even secrete saliva. Their entire state follows my will as their masterā¦”
“No matter the appearance or any feeling you can think of, they’re exactly the same as me.”
That’s right!
Lin Nuo nodded deeply in agreement.
Her knees had a hint of pink… and so did theirsā¦
“The one you pointed at just now is wearing black stockings.”
“This Paper Angel is in white stockings.”
“I’ve touched each pair myself; they’re smooth, silky, and feel greatā¦”
“And that one over there, if I had to represent Shilang Bay in battle, I’d wear that blue soft armor.”
“And finally, that one in purpleāit’s really easy on the eyes, isn’t it?”
‘ā¦Mmm!’
Looking at it like this, the purple really did have a certain allure!
A wave of warmth from his lower abdomen made Lin Nuo unconsciously sit up straighter, not realizing that even this tiny movement was noticed by XÄ«, who was cheerfully showing off her trump cards.
Her smile grew even sweeter, “Come over, one of you. Give the Young Master a shoulder rub so he can see for himself.”
“Yes.”
The Paper Angel in black stockings obediently came over, knelt behind Lin Nuo, and with just the right strength and realistic warmth, began to knead his shoulders.
While the girl beside him finally averted her eyes, Lin Nuo quickly shoved his hand into the bathwater and pinched his thigh hard, trying to steady his gaze!
His adorable nun was now patiently telling him every detail about her magic and secrets.
From her tone, she might be leaving tomorrow.
He remembered last night, when she held him and said she liked the way his soul and heart recognized herā¦
She’d suddenly asked him to bathe together, then told him all thisāit was obvious she wanted him to understand her better.
Oh, Lin Nuo, how could you, at a time like this, betray XÄ«’s pure sincerity with any stray desire?
But, butā¦
Those black stockings on that Paper Angel really were too captivating, too beautiful!
And XÄ« seemed to care a lot about these Paper Angels.
Even though they all had her face, just a change of clothes and a touch of different makeup gave them entirely different vibes.
For example, the Paper Angel in black stockings and heels, wore slightly cool-toned makeup that sharpened the lines around her eyes; the outfit alone gave her an air of superiority, making this otherwise identical doll seem strict, domineering, and icy.
If she held a whip, she’d surely make certain masochists cry out, “Punish me, please, big sister!”
The one in white stockings, her look was pure and flawless, soft warm-toned eye shadow giving her cheeks a gentle, glowing outline.
She appeared even more youthful, sweet, and innocently girlishā¦
Then there was the one in a gossamer gown as thin as cicada wings, barely hiding her curves, her voluptuous form outlined only by a single red ribbonāutterly stunningā¦
And the purple oneā¦
A perfect beauty, a different look for each of the six,
six distinct styles, each one a completely different feelingā¦ as if to say, “No matter your type, there’s one for you.”
Thisā¦ Ah, this!
What normal man wouldn’t be at least a little moved by this sight?
“ā¦I won’t go into detail about the Magic Whale. That black mush they fed you while you were imprisoned was actually a potion made from Rongxin Grass,” XÄ« said, “It’s very nutritious.”
“I know, it’s quite precious. If I get the chance, I’ll repay you.”
Lin Nuo felt his head go a little fuzzy as he followed her words: “If I get anything nutritious in the future, I’ll let you drink it all, not leaving a drop behindā¦”
“Young Master, will you really let me drink it all if you have something nutritious?”
Soaking in the warm, humid bath, Lin Nuo’s breath was still strangely heavy.
He stared ahead and nodded solemnly.
He didn’t notice XÄ«’s gaze drifting to a certain spot, as if she’d already found something nutritiousā¦ her smile grew even more radiant.
“Did the Pharmacist add Liyang Grass to my medicine?” Lin Nuo suddenly realized something and asked.