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The night was quiet.
Tonight, the cicadas seemed to be infected by the sadness emanating from the man, remaining silent throughout.
Listening intently to Dongfang Bai's words, Le Yao Yao could sense the sorrow in his tone, and her heart felt as if it too was touched by his sadness.
Only now did she realize that the man she had always viewed as perfect and warm like the March sun also harbored unspoken pain within.
Dongfang Bai must be feeling terrible inside, right?
As she listened to him, Le Yao Yao understood that he was blaming himself, taking all the fault upon his own shoulders. This made her heart ache for him.
“Brother Bai, you shouldn’t blame yourself so much; it’s really not your fault! You were just a child back then! A four-year-old child surviving such a terrifying flood is no easy feat. If your sister had survived, you would surely see her one day. And I believe that if your sister knew there was such a wonderful brother searching for her, she wouldn’t blame you at all. In fact, she would feel very comforted!”
“Really!?”
Hearing Le Yao Yao's words, Dongfang Bai felt a bittersweet sensation in his heart, even though he knew she was trying to comfort him.
Le Yao Yao looked at this once elegant and gentle man, now appearing like a sad and fragile child, which tugged at her heartstrings. So she quickly added, “If I were your sister, I would definitely think that way! Besides, I truly envy your sister! If I had a wonderful brother like Brother Bai, how happy I would be!”
This statement came from the bottom of her heart.
After all, being an only child meant she had enjoyed her parents' love but subconsciously felt that having siblings would be amazing!
Especially having a Big Brother like Dongfang Bai—so refined and handsome—he embodied the ideal image of a good brother in every girl's mind!
Just as Le Yao Yao was lost in her thoughts, Dongfang Bai standing beside her paused slightly at her words. Then, a smile crept onto his face as he replied with a hint of mischief.
“Well, Yao Brother, I think the same! If I could have such a lovely and interesting little brother like you, I would be very happy!”
"Ha ha, hearing Brother Bai say that makes me really happy! But since that's the case, we are brothers now, Brother Bai. You better keep your word! You can't back out of being my older brother!"
Le Yao Yao blinked her beautiful eyes, smiling sweetly.
How wonderful, Brother Bai is smiling again!
Looking at his charming smile, Le Yao Yao felt a surge of joy.
In contrast to Le Yao Yao, Dongfang Bai felt the same way.
He sighed inwardly; although he had yet to find his sister, heaven had not been unkind to him. At least it had sent him a brother, hadn't it!?
Thinking of this, Dongfang Bai couldn't help but smile pleasantly.
That smile was so enchanting, like the bright moon in the night sky, clear yet elegant and graceful.
Just then, while Le Yao Yao and Dongfang Bai exchanged joyful smiles, they were unaware that not far from them stood a tall, lanky figure quietly observing them.
A dark cloud slowly obscured the bright moon in the sky, and in an instant, the originally enchanting night was shrouded in a layer of gloom.
Only the horned lantern hanging high on the eaves struggled to emit a faint glow in the darkness.
The flickering shadows of the trees added to the mystery of the man lurking in the corner, making him appear eerie like a specter in the night.
The man's gaze remained fixed on the charmingly smiling little one.
Perhaps sensing that malicious gaze, Le Yao Yao, who had been smiling brightly, suddenly shivered. A chilling sensation crept up from her feet to her head.
"Uh..."
What an overwhelming aura of killing intent!
Le Yao Yao's charming face froze, a chill creeping into her heart.
She glanced around, but at that moment, the crescent moon had hidden behind the clouds, casting everything into darkness. Naturally, Le Yao Yao saw nothing.
However, the overwhelming aura of killing intent was impossible to ignore.
Confused and anxious, Le Yao Yao began to wonder what was happening.
Dongfang Bai, standing beside her, noticed her sudden alertness. The smile on his face faded slightly as curiosity took over.
"Yao Brother, what's wrong?"
"Uh, it's nothing. Maybe I'm just overthinking things. Haha, we've been out for a while; perhaps we should head back!"
Meeting Dongfang Bai's concerned gaze, Le Yao Yao forced a laugh.
Perhaps she was just being paranoid! After all, there were only the two of them here—Dongfang Bai and herself—wasn't that right?
Yet, despite this reasoning, Le Yao Yao still felt a sense of unease.
As she turned around, her foot accidentally caught on something.
Caught off guard, Le Yao Yao let out a yelp as she lost her balance and fell forward.
Just as she was about to hit the ground, she closed her eyes in anticipation of the pain.
However, at that moment, a strong hand wrapped securely around her waist, saving her from the fall.
"Yao Brother, be careful."
"Uh, phew! Thank you, Brother Bai! I almost scared myself to death just now!"
Once she steadied herself, Le Yao Yao patted her wildly beating chest and let out a heavy sigh of relief.
Dongfang Bai, hearing Le Yao Yao's words, merely smiled faintly. However, before he could say much more, his gaze flicked to the side as if he had seen something, and his handsome face momentarily froze in surprise.
Noticing the unusual expression on Dongfang Bai's face, Le Yao Yao, who was just beginning to relax, felt a sense of confusion. She blinked her beautiful eyes filled with doubt and followed Dongfang Bai's line of sight.
But when she saw the tall man who had appeared behind them at some point, Le Yao Yao felt a chilling aura rushing toward her at lightning speed.
It made her straighten her back and sent a shiver down her spine.
In her heart, she suddenly realized something.
She should have anticipated it; someone capable of exuding such a powerful killing intent could only be the Living Hell King!
He must have been here for quite some time!
Moreover, he had definitely seen everything that had just happened between her and Dongfang Bai.
But even so, what did it matter!?
Her relationship with Dongfang Bai was completely innocent; they were in the right, doing nothing wrong. Yet, why did this damned Living Hell King look so furious? It made her feel as if she were a woman sneaking around with a lover while he was the jealous husband…
Ugh! Ugh! Ugh!
Look at her getting lost in wild thoughts again—what sneaking around and jealous husbands!?
If the Living Hell King really became her husband, she might as well be dead!
After all, who would want to face a man who was quick to anger, violent in nature, and so unpredictable every day!?
Being his servant was already overwhelming; if she became his woman…
Uh...
Well, those were thoughts she dared not entertain!
But what was going on with this living hell?
What was he angry about? Did someone provoke him!?
However, these matters should have nothing to do with her, right!?
Thinking this, Le Yao Yao planned to leave. After all, just recalling the terrible things the living hell had done to her last night made her reluctant to face him!
Yet, while Le Yao Yao thought this way, someone had other plans.
"Bai, I have something to discuss with this little eunuch. You can head back first!"
"Oh, is that so? Well then! Yao Brother, I'll take my leave."
Upon hearing Leng Junyu's words, Dongfang Bai smiled and turned to leave towards the room.
Seeing Dongfang Bai walk away like that, Le Yao Yao felt a pang of panic in her heart. She wanted to call out to Dongfang Bai's retreating figure, but that ominous gaze held her words captive in her throat, rendering her unable to speak.
Woe is me, Brother Bai, you can't leave like this! If you go, I'll be in trouble!
Le Yao Yao cried out in her heart, her face a picture of despair.
However, Dongfang Bai could not hear her silent plea and had already walked far away.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao felt hopeless.
Slowly retracting her gaze from Dongfang Bai's figure, Le Yao Yao mechanically turned her face to meet the cold and proud visage of the living hell.
A forced smile, more grotesque than a cry, twisted at the corners of her mouth as she stammered, "Your Highness, I—I'm not sure what you wish to command me. I will attend to it immediately!"
As long as she could distance herself from this living hell, Le Yao Yao was willing to do anything!
That was what Le Yao Yao thought, but unfortunately, this living hell seemed born to torment her.
Suddenly, she felt a shadow loom over her. The living hell that had been five steps away was now standing right in front of her, much closer than before. The pleasant scent of Ambergris wafted toward her.
However, accompanying that scent was an invisible yet powerful aura of menace that sent chills down Le Yao Yao's spine.
She felt her scalp tingle and instinctively took a step back.
After all, the murderous aura surrounding this living hell was too overwhelming; it was safer for her to keep her distance.
But just as she stepped back, he advanced again.
Le Yao Yao found herself at a loss for words.
So, she took another step back.
To her dismay, it seemed like he was deliberately opposing her; the more she retreated, the closer he came.
Eventually, she found herself with nowhere left to go. Behind her lay the shimmering lake; if she retreated any further, she would fall in.
Seeing this, Le Yao Yao furrowed her brow slightly.
Though fear gripped her heart at the thought of this living hell, there was also a surge of anger and confusion.
What on earth did this damned living hell want?
Le Yao Yao felt a sense of confusion in her heart, but at that moment, a low, hoarse voice pierced through the silence.
"What's wrong? Aren't you going to back down?"
"Uh..."
Hearing the words of the living hell, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but twitch her lips. The words that came out were tinged with a hint of defiance.
"Replying to the prince, if I back down any further, I will fall."
"Hmph!"
Upon hearing Le Yao Yao's response, the living hell merely snorted coldly and then fell silent.
However, despite this, Le Yao Yao could still feel that sharp gaze fixed on her face from beginning to end, sending a shiver down her spine.
After all, she feared nothing in this world except for the living hell before her.
Especially when he was silent, just staring at her. It felt as if she were being closely watched by a bloodthirsty beast.
That fear welled up from deep within her heart.
At this moment, Le Yao Yao was filled with anxiety.
But since she didn’t know what the living hell intended to do, she had no choice but to remain silent.
Time passed without her noticing how long it had been. Le Yao Yao stood there so long that her legs began to numb. Yet, she still dared not lift her head to look at the face of the living hell.
Her heart felt like it was in turmoil, swinging back and forth like a pendulum.
Finally, the voice of the living hell broke through the silence once more. His deep and hoarse tone resonated clearly in the quiet night.
"You seem to be chatting quite well with Bai!"
"Uh?"
After waiting for so long, the unexpected remark from the living hell made Le Yao Yao feel somewhat baffled.
Could it be that her good relationship with Dongfang Bai was somehow bothering him? What a strange man!
Le Yao Yao muttered in her heart, but she still spoke honestly.
"Yes, Brother Bai is a really nice person, and I feel great when I'm with him, so we naturally get along well!"
Just thinking about Dongfang Bai warmed Le Yao Yao's heart.
After all, Dongfang Bai seemed to carry a kind of magic; being with him made all her worries dissipate completely.
Moreover, it made her want to get closer to him, to connect with him.
The more she thought about it, the more a sweet smile crept onto Le Yao Yao's lips.
However, she was unaware that this smile was incredibly glaring in Leng Junyu's eyes!
Leng Junyu felt a surge of anger rise within him. The flames of fury ignited instantly.
He said Bai was a good person and that being with him felt great.
What about him!?
Being with him was terrible for 'him'!?
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. As he looked at Le Yao Yao, his gaze gradually turned crimson, veins bulging on his forehead, and his straight nose flared as he breathed heavily.
The thin line of her pursed lips clearly displayed her owner's anger.
Unfortunately, at that moment, Le Yao Yao, who was lost in the gentle elegance of Dongfang Bai, failed to notice the fury radiating from the person beside her.
It wasn't until Le Yao Yao sensed a deeper killing intent around her that she was startled, her scalp tingling. Before she could react, a large hand firmly grasped her chin, and then a stormy kiss quickly descended upon her small mouth.
The kiss was fiery and wild, infused with a rage that felt like a tempest.
The moist tip of his tongue disregarded Le Yao Yao's struggles and forcefully pried open her lips, plunging deep inside, entangling with her little lilac as she tried to evade him.
Le Yao Yao was no stranger to this fierce kiss, but she loathed it intensely.
After all, each time, he acted on his own desires without regard for her wishes, which truly infuriated Le Yao Yao.
Thus, without a second thought, she bit down hard with her Silver Fang.
"Ugh..."
Following his muffled grunt, a metallic taste quickly spread in Le Yao Yao's mouth.
However, just as he wished, the grip on her chin finally loosened.
Seeing this opportunity, Le Yao Yao intended to turn and flee. Yet before she could take a step back, his towering figure lunged at her like a mountain crashing down.
Caught off guard, Le Yao Yao was knocked down onto the grass behind her.
With a thud, not only was she nearly flattened beneath him, but the back of her head also hit the ground hard.
Though the soft grass cushioned her fall, Le Yao Yao still felt stars swirling in front of her eyes.
And the pain at the back of her head was anything but ordinary!
However, the most critical part was that she didn't even have time to cry out in pain before the relentless kiss of the living demon overlord covered her once again.
The strong metallic taste of blood spread through her mouth, causing Le Yao Yao to twist her head in resistance.
Unfortunately, it seemed that the living demon overlord anticipated her struggle, as he firmly gripped her chin, preventing her from moving her head.
Le Yao Yao felt a sharp pain in her jaw as her small mouth was captured again, making her heart feel like it was about to explode with anger.
In response, she immediately clenched her fists and struck fiercely at the demon overlord's chest.
Yet, despite Le Yao Yao putting all her strength into the blows until her hands hurt, he remained unfazed, wearing an expression of indifference that drove her to the brink of madness.
Especially since they were still inside Ruyi Inn; what would happen if someone saw them? Was this living demon overlord out of his mind!?
The more she thought about it, the more anxious she became. In a moment of desperation, without thinking twice, she bent her knee and kicked towards the demon overlord's groin.
This kick was undoubtedly accurate because the demon overlord, who had been pressing down on her, flipped over and immediately rolled off her.
With the weight lifted off her, Le Yao Yao gasped for air.
However, she couldn't afford to delay.
Fearing that the demon overlord would seek revenge or act recklessly again, Le Yao Yao hurriedly scrambled up from the grass and intended to escape.
But this time, she had barely taken two steps when she felt a tight grip around her ankle.
Le Yao Yao turned around to see—
Damn it! The living demon overlord had caught her foot!
Moreover, his expression at that moment was terrifying.
He was hunched over, one hand clutching his groin while the other tightly gripped her ankle, preventing her from escaping.
What was most terrifying was the pain-fueled, violent glare in his eyes, resembling that of an enraged beast ready to skin her alive and devour her bones.
His voice, cold and bone-chilling, seemed to seep through his clenched teeth.
“Damn it! How dare you kick this prince!”
“Uh, Your Highness, let go of me! You’re insane! This is an inn; aren’t you afraid someone will see? I’m terrified! Besides, I am not your plaything or a tool for your beastly desires. Your Highness, please respect me; I have my dignity too!”
Le Yao Yao was furious.
After all, Le Yao Yao had a temper. Although she usually feared this man from the bottom of her heart, when truly angry, she couldn’t hold back. As she spoke, she fiercely kicked her legs in an attempt to shake off the grip of this living hell.
However, his grip was like iron; no matter how much she struggled, she couldn’t break free. In the end, her body lost balance and she stumbled forward.
To her surprise, right in front of her was a shimmering lake.
With a loud splash, water erupted everywhere.
Due to the pain in his groin, Leng Junyu couldn’t catch Le Yao Yao in time. When he saw her fall into the lake, his eyes widened in shock. But the pain made it difficult for him to move even an inch.
He thought Le Yao Yao could swim and planned to wait for her to surface on her own.
However, after waiting for a long time with no sign of her reappearing, a wave of panic surged within Leng Junyu’s heart.
“Damn it!”
He couldn’t swim!
Realizing this, he disregarded the excruciating pain and jumped into the lake with a splash.
It was summer, and the night air felt a bit muggy, but the water in the lake carried a hint of coolness.
In fact, Le Yao Yao could swim.
When she was a child, she accidentally fell into a pond one night and nearly drowned. Fortunately, someone rescued her just in time.
After that incident, her father said that since she couldn't swim, she should learn how to. At least if she fell into the water again, she would be able to save herself, because not every time would she be so lucky to be rescued.
After thinking it over, she found his reasoning sound and decided to join a swimming class, where she actively learned how to swim.
Within just a few days, she had learned to swim, and whenever she had free time, she would practice in her family's swimming pool.
However, when she fell into the water earlier, she was so angry that she held her breath and didn't want to surface.
Because if she did come up, she'd have to face that damned living hell. So instead, she preferred to hold her breath underwater rather than confront it.
But without oxygen in the water, holding her breath became uncomfortable. So Le Yao Yao quickly swam forward until she reached a distance away from where she'd fallen in. Then with a splash, she burst out of the water.
At the same moment, as she emerged from the lake, there was a loud 'splash' nearby, as if someone else had jumped into the water.
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