Though she said it with a smile, Cai Feng still heard a trace of bone-chilling coldness in his words. She could not help shivering slightly, then pretended to be uncomfortable as she twisted her waist and slipped out from beneath his hand. Turning to him, she smiled. "Sir, why must you threaten me? You and I were originally in a cooperative relationship. Such threats seem somewhat improper."
"A cooperative relationship?" Yue Qianchou snorted disdainfully. "When have we ever cooperated?"
Cai Feng lifted a hand to adjust the ring of golden bone hairpins securing her coiled hair, then shook her head with a smile. "Not having cooperated before does not mean we cannot cooperate in the future. Besides, the fact that you returned here to stand face-to-face with me already explains much. Surely you did not come here solely to threaten me, Sir? Why not speak openly? Otherwise, how could I ask a favor of you later?"
Yue Qianchou realized that this spider demon was truly no simple creature. He raised a brow and snorted. "You do have a seven-orificed, exquisitely clever heart—so very perceptive! Speak! What do you want to ask of me?"
"My matter is not urgent." Cai Feng stroked her round, swollen belly and smiled. "Since you have honored me with another visit, Sir, is there anything you need me to assist with?"
"What a shrewd Madam Cai Feng. Are you trying to sound me out first?" Yue Qianchou shook his head. "I truly have nothing in particular. I only wished to ask why you devoured your own offspring last time. That matter has continued to puzzle me."
"Since you are unwilling to speak, Sir, I cannot force you. Then I shall speak first!" Cai Feng let out a faint, mournful sigh. "Actually, this matter is somewhat related