"Cough, cough, cough..."
Shen Jianxi choked on her saliva, coughing incessantly.
She really hadn't expected Qiu Tao to remember those words.
Perhaps it was the perfect state of intoxication, with the night sky being so beautiful.
The moonlight sprinkled on them, and the fragrance of the flowers acted like the most natural igniter.
Qiu Tao gently cupped her face with one hand, his other hand roaming her hip.
The heat from his palm was almost enough to melt her.
Only when she trembled did Qiu Tao stop, his eyes deep. Unbeknownst to her, she was already sitting in his embrace, held tightly by him.
"Xiao Ci'er, how about we stay here?" Su Dan Fiction Network.
"No, no, I can't!" She immediately became nervous, her fingers tightly clutching the front of his clothes.
"Kiss me first, and I'll take you back to your room."
He longed to see the blush on her face as she kissed him. In the past, he had only seen this look between her and Cheng Wenyu, and he had been consumed by jealousy. Now that he finally had the chance, he certainly wouldn't let it go.
Shen Jianxi hooked her arms around his neck and tilted her head up to kiss him, but Qiu Tao stopped her.
She looked at him, puzzled.
"Didn't you want to..."
"Not like this, Xiao Ci'er, I don't want it like this." His deep voice was filled with aggression. "I want you to kiss me face-to-face."
Shen Jianxi glanced at their positions. Qiu Tao was sitting on a stone stool, and she was nestled in his arms, sitting diagonally.
Although he said that, the hand holding her hadn't loosened at all.
If she had to kiss him face-to-face, then she could only...
Shen Jianxi gently bit her lips, as if conflicted. The corners of her eyes were still tinged with lingering passion, looking delicate and inviting, ripe for the picking.
Qiu Tao didn't rush, waiting for her answer. His arm around her waist, however, was gently caressing her hip, causing a wave of ticklishness.
She slowly got up and knelt on his lap. Qiu Tao's hand was loosely supporting her from behind, preventing her from falling.
The branches above rustled. The lake's light and autumn moon harmonized beautifully. The petite girl trembled as she kissed the man before her.
Qiu Tao always kept his word.
A door was gently closed.
In the quiet late night, only a few faint moans could be heard from within the room.
Her flushed cheeks blurred, indistinguishable between tears or sweat.
In the latter half of the night, Shen Jianxi fell into a deep sleep.
Qiu Tao held her in his arms, a visible look of contentment on his face.
77: "Ding! Favorability +9, current Qiu Tao favorability is 75."
Alright, now Shen Jianxi was the most satisfied.
Satisfied both physically and mentally.
Der~
...
The next morning, Qiu Tao woke up first. Her quiet sleeping face still held a trace of weariness.
He tenderly kissed the top of her head and quietly got out of bed.
Today, he needed to prepare something to nourish her. She had been through a lot yesterday.
With this thought, he went to the kitchen alone.
When he returned, Shen Jianxi had already woken up and was sitting on the bed, staring blankly at the quilt.
Qiu Tao naturally sat by the bed and pulled her into his embrace. "Are you hungry? The meal will be served shortly."
Shen Jianxi gave him a faint look. She found it remarkably easy for him to order people around in someone else's territory. If Fu Zi hadn't been absent these past few days, he would have killed him.
Qiu Tao also knew they were on someone else's land, and nothing would be convenient. Although the weather wasn't cold, and cultivators' bodies were not prone to illness, he still draped his clothes over Shen Jianxi's shoulders.
"Should we perhaps greet the Demon Lord before we leave?"
What nonsense was this man muttering to himself?
Shen Jianxi looked at him, bewildered, her expression asking, "Are you crazy?"
This made Qiu Tao's heart clench. He frowned, "You don't want to?"
Of course, she didn't want to!
There were two big trees here, and trading them for one wasn't worth it, it would be a loss.
Despite thinking this, Shen Jianxi remembered she had a mission and couldn't refuse his request. Not only that, but she had to speak gently.
The day she first woke up, she had forgotten about the mission, and her attitude hadn't been good. Fortunately, 77 had covered for her slightly, preventing punishment.
Today, she had to be more careful.
But luckily, Qiu Tao's words were a question, leaving room for maneuver.
Shen Jianxi composed herself and said softly, "It's not that I don't want to, but as you can see, the demons are in chaos, and there have been significant movements from Li Cheng recently.
Moreover, I have a sense of unease, as if something is about to happen. The current situation suggests that staying here and cooperating with Fu Zi is the best choice."
Qiu Tao and the others were all people who cared about the world. Hearing her describe the situation, they naturally couldn't ignore it. His face showed a thoughtful expression. Seeing this, Shen Jianxi added, "You don't want the world to suffer, do you?"
Qiu Tao took her words to heart. In this situation, a few people alone wouldn't be enough. The demons should be dealt with by the demons themselves, but...
"Are you sure you're not just placating me?"
After all, she had a history, so Qiu Tao still harbored some doubts.
Shen Jianxi knew she had swayed him and was only a step away from success. She pressed on, "You know, Wen Yu Ge and I are technically not divorced yet.
If I were to leave with you like this, I would be fine, but what about my parents and brothers?
I can't be so selfish."
Hearing her say this, Qiu Tao realized his previous thoughts had been somewhat selfish. He held her tighter apologetically, "I'm sorry, I didn't consider things thoroughly."
"Mm, it's alright." Shen Jianxi felt relieved, having managed to dissuade him from that idea.
However, his next sentence almost made her cry, "But—"
"I want that fellow Fu Zi to know that you're already with me."
Why not mention Lin Xinglan? Because in Qiu Tao's heart, Lin Xinglan had never been a threat.
Shen Jianxi's expression froze. She lowered her head and gritted her teeth, but her voice sounded very gentle as she said, "Of course, no problem!"
What else could she say?
That wasn't a question.
Shen Jianxi was truly curious, wasn't this Qiu Tao afraid of death?
Isn't it good to be alive? Why would he actively seek death?
Hearing her agree, Qiu Tao felt relieved. It was just a marriage certificate. Once things were over, he would have Cheng Wenyu divorce her.