Little Girls Really Are Easier to Fool

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"One of the Eight Ancient Clans."

"Chen Changxin actually knew about something this secret?!"

"Not only could he foresee the future, but he could also know the past?!"

Gu Xun'er's expression froze as she looked at the diary's contents, her heart filled with astonishment.

She had known that Chen Changxin could foresee the future.

But this matter involved the Eight Ancient Clans, and the Xiao Clan had already fallen into decline a thousand years ago.

Everyone knew this!

The Eight Ancient Clans had all produced Dou Di experts who once suppressed an entire era. Though the Xiao Clan had declined, it was still protected by the fortune of a Dou Di.

Some of the clan's secrets could not be divined even by the present-day Gu Clan, the strongest of them all.

Yet Chen Changxin knew everything about the Xiao Clan!

How could Gu Xun'er not be shocked? How could she not marvel at it?!

Since Chen Changxin could know the Xiao Clan's past, did that not mean that the remaining Ancient Families of the present held no secrets before him?

Her Gu Clan!

Even the most mysterious Soul Clan—could Chen Changxin know all of their past affairs as well?!

At that thought, Gu Xun'er's cherry lips fell open, her shock beyond measure.

If it truly was as she imagined.

Then Chen Changxin's importance had far exceeded Gu Xun'er's expectations. He might even be capable of changing the current balance among the Eight Ancient Clans.

After finishing his diary entry, Chen Changxin picked up the wine jug in his room and headed toward the balcony.

To see whether there were any fallen women in Shimo City who needed his care!

After all, that poisonous woman Xiao Yi Xian had just made his blood surge. If he did not release it, it might be bad for his health!

His room was the most luxurious private suite on the top floor of the inn.

Standing on the balcony, he could overlook the entirety of Shimo City. Vast Desert Lone Smoke and the exotic charms of the western region lay spread out before his eyes.

Fortunately, it was already very late. Shimo City was shrouded in darkness, and even the number of soldiers patrolling the streets had greatly decreased.

"Huh!"

Chen Changxin gave a soft cry. In a corner not far from the inn, he spotted a girl sleeping.

That was right!

With the vision of an Eight-star Dou Ling, as sharp as an eagle's, Chen Changxin could still make out the exquisite curves beneath that slender body despite the darkness outside.

She looked like a little loli!

Her body had not fully developed yet, but she already faintly possessed the makings of a beauty—curves where there should be curves, slenderness where there should be slenderness.

Chen Changxin was stunned. He had not expected to actually find such a rare gem.

It was so cold out on the street. If this girl slept here all night, she might freeze to death by morning.

He could count this as caring for a fallen woman too!

Immediately afterward, Chen Changxin leaped down from the balcony, landing soundlessly before the girl.

Looking at the sleeping girl, Chen Changxin had just been about to greet her when his pupils suddenly contracted. His gaze fell upon her exposed ankles and wrists.

They were very fair, very slender!

But that was not what caught Chen Changxin's attention. On the girl's arms and calves, there were many fine blue-green scales.

Snake scales!

Having lived among the Snake People Clan for three years, Chen Changxin recognized at once that this girl was not human!

"No way."

"Could it really be such a coincidence?!"

Chen Changxin licked his lips, his expression excited. A little loli with a human body yet snake scales—other than his Child Bride.

Was there anyone else like her in all of Shimo City?

"Hey, little girl, why are you sleeping here? Where is your family?" Chen Changxin crouched down and woke the sleeping Qing Lin.

"Ah..."

Qing Lin rubbed her bleary eyes. When she saw Chen Changxin crouching before her.

A flicker of fear appeared on her face. Her petite body shrank farther into the corner, and she watched him warily.

Green eyes?!

And the outline of diamond-shaped flower petals.

Fuck.

I really did pick up a child bride.

When Chen Changxin saw Qing Lin's green, diamond-shaped pupils outlined like flower petals, a sinister grin unconsciously appeared on his handsome face.

"Cough, cough."

Noticing the little girl's wary expression, Chen Changxin coughed awkwardly and smiled. "Little girl, don't be afraid. I'm not a bad person!"

"I live right up there. My name is Chen Changxin. Tell Big Brother, what's your name?"

Chen Changxin pointed behind him at the luxurious private room on the top floor of Vast Desert Lone Smoke.

"Chen Changxin..."

Upon hearing Chen Changxin's name, Qing Lin blinked her innocent, youthful lashes, then shyly buried her head against her chest.

Aah, aah, aah!

This was so embarrassing!!!

She had obviously come to save him.

So why had she fallen asleep?

And Chen Changxin had even found her. It was truly too embarrassing.

Still, he was really so handsome—like someone who had stepped out of a painting.

At the thought, Qing Lin could even hear her own heartbeat. A blush crept from her cheeks to the tips of her ears.

"..."

Chen Changxin froze.

I only told her my name. Did she have to be this shy?

As expected of my child bride. Just hearing this prince's name had made her so excited!

Looks like little girls really were easy to fool!

"Little girl, why were you sleeping here? Where's your family?"

"I... I only have myself in my family. I..." Qing Lin's voice trembled. Just now, she had wanted to mention the diary, but some unseen rule had prevented her from doing so.

She did not know how to explain it.

"So that's how it is. You really are pitiful, but if you sleep here, you'll catch a cold."

"How about you come sleep in the big house upstairs with Big Brother?"

Although she had yet to tell him her name, upon hearing of her miserable circumstances, Chen Changxin concluded that she was his child bride.

Afraid Qing Lin would refuse, he hurriedly smiled and said, "Don't worry, Big Brother isn't a bad person. Big Brother's room has a huge, warm bed, and lots of delicious food too."

"Mhm~" Hearing about all the delicious food and the warm bed, Qing Lin looked at Chen Changxin and nodded innocently.

She could no longer remember how long it had been since she had slept in a warm bed.

Or eaten a hot meal.

"Come on, I'll take you to Big Brother's room as a guest!" Chen Changxin smiled and held out his right hand to the little girl.

Looking at the hand before her, Qing Lin hesitated for a moment. Then, as though making up her mind, she placed her thin wrist in his palm.

His hand was so warm and solid.

With Chen Changxin holding her hand, Qing Lin's face reddened even further. She lowered her head, not daring to look at him.

Then Chen Changxin pulled Qing Lin along, stepped on a nearby pillar, and used the force to propel them upward. Their figures came to a halt in the night sky above Shimo City.

Qing Lin had never experienced anything like this before. Seeing herself standing in midair, she shut her eyes in fright and immediately wrapped her arms around Chen Changxin's sturdy waist.

Feeling Qing Lin's tense, slightly raised body pressed against him, Chen Changxin revealed a meaningful faint smile.

Then, carrying Qing Lin in his arms, he landed directly on the balcony of the luxurious private room.

"All right, you can open your eyes now." Chen Changxin looked at Qing Lin, who was lying in his arms with her eyes shut, and spoke gently.

At his words, Qing Lin slowly opened her eyes.

Then, an expression of utter disbelief appeared on her face.