Clear Sky Sect's Daydream of a Comeback

At that moment, Xiao Bai suddenly lost some of her confidence. After all, Ye Qiu had just tormented her to utter satisfaction under the cover of her saying one thing and meaning another, using that push-and-pull pretense of refusal. A hint of a young woman's shyness actually showed in her as she lowered her brows, dropped her eyes, turned her head away, and somewhat embarrassedly drew her hand back, answering softly.

"N-no need to thank me."

"Haha. All right, hurry and get up. Don't waste time. Head back to your Sea God Island."

A smile appeared on Ye Qiu's face as he put the Bone Whistle into his Soul Tool. He reached out with both hands and helped Xiao Bai up—of course, without taking the slightest advantage of her.

"Fine. Be careful yourself."

Xiao Bai nodded, hurriedly shook off Ye Qiu's hands, and took two steps back. Ye Qiu's sudden contrast had indeed caught her off guard, but that did not mean she could so quickly accept it with an easy conscience. Perhaps it would still take a period of longing for things to settle.

Only then could the communication between them truly become smooth and without barriers.

"I will."

Ye Qiu smiled and was just about to turn and leave.

Suddenly, however, his body vanished right in front of Xiao Bai. Ye Qiu had not left. Xiao Bai's whole body immediately tensed, and she grew alert; she could sense the lock of Ye Qiu's spiritual power!

"Ah—!"

Xiao Bai suddenly screamed. Ye Qiu appeared in an instant, behind her, pulling her fully into his arms, his hands directly wrapping around her completely.

Ye Qiu bared his fangs and bit straight down toward the spot on Xiao Bai's neck close to her collarbone.

"Ah, mm!"

Xiao Bai hurriedly lowered her