Rose was so coquettish!
So tender and gentle!
So unbearably shy!
So soft and affectionate!
Clinging to Li Dabai's arm, she said, "Those young men are so adorable! Lu Chengwen is smart, Long Aotian is talented, Zhao Ritian is kind-hearted—I like them so much!"
"Oh? Is that so?" Li Dabai said. "Then Old Daoist Mo said you were holding them captive and tormenting them, refusing to let them go?"
"Nonsense!"
Rose stomped her foot indignantly. "How could I do something like that? I... I faint at the sight of blood. I don't even dare kill chickens, and I have nightmares after stepping on bugs."
Old Daoist Mo had gone mad!
He lowered his head to look at his sunken chest, his two broken arms, and the bright-red blood that had flowed from his mouth down to his chest. Tears filled his eyes as he stared at Rose and shook his head in disbelief...
That was his silent accusation! His fierce outrage! His profound disappointment in the world, and his bone-deep suspicion of human nature...
Rose said aggrievedly, "Knowing they were your juniors, of course I, as their auntie, had to take extra care of them! They're new to the martial world and still so young. If I didn't look after them, who would? They're your juniors, after all. I wouldn't allow anyone to bully them..."
Lu Chengwen hurriedly said, "The moment Senior Rose saw our treasures, she knew we were your juniors. She was warm and kind to us, asking after our well-being and taking excellent care of us. The three of us all felt very happy."
Long Aotian had been stunned for quite a while. When Lu Chengwen looked at him now, he gave him a hard meaningful look.
Long Aotian quickly said, "Yes, yes, yes. Senior Rose is