"Splash..."
The sound of water had been rippling through the bath all along.
Faint gasps rose and fell amid the steam, raising the temperature of the room even further.
After a long while, the clouds scattered and the mist cleared...
"Phew..."
Fang Li held his lover in his arms, leaning against the stone wall with a thoroughly satisfied expression.
"Phew... phew..."
Sylvia nestled in Fang Li's embrace. As she steadied her breathing, she raised her lovely, flushed face. Her violet-blue eyes shimmered with tempting moisture, yet she still glared resentfully at Fang Li, her cheeks puffed out in indignation.
"To do something like that in a place like this..."
Sylvia was truly frightened out of her wits.
It was a VIP-only bathhouse, essentially reserved for private use, so ordinary guests would not come in. But who knew whether a staff member might suddenly enter?
Besides, Gohwa, Index, and Kazari Hiyuka might come looking for Fang Li and Sylvia at any time.
Yet Fang Li had actually done something so outrageous here. He had truly scared Sylvia badly.
"You've really gotten worse..."
Sylvia puffed out her cheeks, throwing a rare little tantrum.
"What? Did you hate it?"
Fang Li wore a teasing half-smile.
Sylvia rolled her eyes and stopped paying attention to this bad man.
Listening to the strong, steady heartbeat thumping in Fang Li's chest, Sylvia spoke softly.
"By the way, have you thought of a way to advance to the Second Level?"
Sylvia's words made Fang Li's eyes flicker slightly, and he fell silent.
Stroking the soft, smooth back of the lover in his arms, Fang Li spoke.
"It's not like I haven't thought about it."
Of course, Fang Li had not forgotten why he had come to this world.
This time, completing the Instance World mission was only