Ma Xiaotao Arrived

After bidding farewell to his two younger brothers, Zhou Sichen went to see Beibei and Tang Ya as well. Since he was already here, he might as well meet them and chat.

Beibei was truly amazed by Zhou Sichen's performance. Although he did not know much, he had never even heard of the kind of treatment Zhou Sichen received.

Xuanzu had also told him to maintain a stable relationship with Zhou Sichen. This fellow was Shrek's hope for the future!

Tang Ya was even more envious. The moment Zhou Sichen entered the academy, he had become an Inner Court senior. That kind of talent was something she could never catch up to.

However, with Zhou Sichen now guiding and planning things for her, she had gained confidence in her own future.

When they met, Beibei and Tang Ya both called him Brother Zhou with effortless familiarity, completely unconcerned that Zhou Sichen was younger than them.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, it was already late. Only then did Zhou Sichen bid them farewell and return to the Inner Court.

Only then did Zhou Sichen remember that he had followed Qian Duoduo away that afternoon, leaving Elder Sister Xian Meng alone at the Soul Arena. He felt somewhat guilty about it.

But it would not be appropriate to visit a young lady in the middle of the night, so Zhou Sichen decided to make it up to her tomorrow.

With the academy resources Qian Duoduo had given him, along with some compensation from Old Man Gong, his Soul Tool now held quite a few good things.

As he made his way back to his Elder Sister Ye Guyi's villa, Zhou Sichen spotted two people standing outside from afar.

Taking a closer look, he saw that one of them was Dugu Xianmeng.

The other was Ma Xiaotao, the Flame Maniac whom Xianmeng had suppressed yesterday.

The corner of Zhou Sichen's mouth twitched. Was there really such a good thing? Two beauties were waiting for him to come home in the middle of the night.

He could understand why Dugu Xianmeng had come. After all, he was now the target she was pursuing.

But why was Ma Xiaotao blocking his door too? Shouldn't she be seizing the night to cultivate?

As Zhou Sichen approached, the two women naturally noticed him as well. Once he drew closer, he realized that the atmosphere between them was rather strange.

They glared coldly at each other, neither paying the other any regard. When Zhou Sichen arrived, Dugu Xianmeng bounced over to his side, hooked her arm through his, and pressed herself against him.

Dugu Xianmeng held up the packed food in her right hand before Zhou Sichen and said with a smile, "Sichen, why are you back so late? Have you eaten? I brought you a late-night snack!"

Seeing this, Ma Xiaotao could not help but reveal a trace of disdain at the corner of her mouth.

Zhou Sichen smiled faintly. "Elder Sister Xian Meng, I've already eaten, but thank you for preparing this late-night snack. I'll treat you next time."

Hearing that Zhou Sichen had already eaten, Dugu Xianmeng said pitifully, "Is that so? But I already prepared it. It would be such a waste to throw it away."

After thinking for a moment, Dugu Xianmeng looked at Ma Xiaotao beside her. "Senior Sister, why don't you eat it?"

At those words, Ma Xiaotao nearly exploded with anger.

She had originally planned to come find Zhou Sichen after everyone had gone to sleep and have a proper talk with him. After all, her teacher's words were still ringing in her ears, making her blush whenever she thought of them.

Moreover, Ma Xiaotao had seriously considered it and felt that it was not entirely impossible, so she wanted to spend more time with Zhou Sichen.

But who would have thought that this Little Poison Girl would come too? Not only had she brought a thoughtful late-night snack, she kept provoking her!

Ma Xiaotao was baffled. Zhou Sichen was not Little Poison Girl's boyfriend, so why was she acting like she was guarding her food?

Ma Xiaotao had originally intended to leave, but after giving it some thought, she stayed.

It was not because she had any feelings for Zhou Sichen. She simply had something to say to him.

At least, that was what Ma Xiaotao told herself.

But Dugu Xianmeng's words made anger rise on her pretty face. Seeing this, Zhou Sichen reached out and took the late-night snack Dugu Xianmeng had prepared.

"Senior Sister Ma, Elder Sister Xian Meng, since you're both here, why not have a little together?"

Dugu Xianmeng said with a grin, "Weren't you not hungry?"

Zhou Sichen could not be bothered to respond to this Little Fox. He opened the door to Elder Sister Ye Guyi's villa and led her inside.

As they walked, Zhou Sichen said, "You brought it all the way here. Wouldn't it be a waste if I didn't eat it?"

Ma Xiaotao hesitated for a moment before following them into the villa.

Zhou Sichen skillfully turned on the Soul Guidance Lamps in the courtyard and said apologetically, "My Elder Sister hasn't returned yet, so I won't invite you inside. Let's eat in the courtyard."

As he spoke, Zhou Sichen led Dugu Xianmeng to sit at the stone table in the courtyard. Breathing in the unique fragrance of the sunflowers, Zhou Sichen immediately felt his body and mind relax.

It smells like home...

Setting down the food containers, Dugu Xianmeng stretched out her delicate hands like a little wife and opened them one by one. The aroma of food immediately filled the air.

Zhou Sichen looked at Ma Xiaotao and invited, "Senior Sister, come sit."

Ma Xiaotao hesitated briefly, ignored Dugu Xianmeng's smug expression beside Zhou Sichen, and sat across from him.

Dugu Xianmeng picked up a piece of fragrant grilled meat and offered it to Zhou Sichen. After taking it, Zhou Sichen handed it to Ma Xiaotao. "Senior Sister, have a taste?"

Dugu Xianmeng immediately puffed up her pink cheeks and glared viciously at Ma Xiaotao.

Ma Xiaotao smiled, accepted it with a delighted expression, and looked proudly at Dugu Xianmeng. "Then I won't stand on ceremony!"

Seeing Ma Xiaotao's smug look, Dugu Xianmeng secretly pinched Zhou Sichen before picking up another piece of grilled meat and handing it to him.

With one hand, Zhou Sichen caught Dugu Xianmeng's delicate hand that had pinched him. With the other, he accepted the grilled meat and took a small bite. Finding it truly delicious, he swallowed the rest in one mouthful.

Ma Xiaotao also took a bite of the grilled meat with her cherry lips, a pleased smile appearing on her face.

Dugu Xianmeng glared fiercely at Ma Xiaotao and picked up a piece of tenderloin for herself.

However, one of her hands was still being held by Zhou Sichen. Feeling the delicate smoothness of his skin, Dugu Xianmeng's mood improved somewhat.

She could tell that Zhou Sichen did not actually dislike her. In fact, he was even closer to her than to others. That was why Dugu Xianmeng dared to fool around with him like this.

Besides, although Dugu Xianmeng had never been in love, that did not mean she knew nothing about it.

Zhou Sichen's willingness to play such an ambiguous little game with her proved that she had a chance.

That was why Dugu Xianmeng deliberately acted this way toward Ma Xiaotao, hoping to stir Zhou Sichen's protective instincts...

But while doing so had drawn her into Zhou Sichen's attention, had it not also drawn Ma Xiaotao into his attention?

Who knew whether this girl was clever or foolish.

Thinking herself very clever, Dugu Xianmeng ate grilled meat while letting her thoughts run wild.

Suddenly, she shook her head and thought, Ah, I'm such a bad girl! I've tricked such an innocent little brother...

One of Zhou Sichen's hands rested beneath the stone table, lightly holding Dugu Xianmeng's soft hand. He smiled at Ma Xiaotao and asked, "Senior Sister, did you come looking for me so late because something important happened?"

Hearing that question, Ma Xiaotao could not help glancing at Dugu Xianmeng beside him. After thinking for a moment, she maintained her smile. "What? Can't I come see you if nothing's wrong?"

Zhou Sichen paused slightly before replying, "Of course you can. Senior Sister is welcome to visit anytime."

Leaning against Zhou Sichen, Dugu Xianmeng said disdainfully, "Oh, please... Coming to see little brother Sichen in the middle of the night for no reason? Who knows if certain people are trying to rob the cradle."

With Zhou Sichen here, Dugu Xianmeng was not afraid of Ma Xiaotao at all. She believed that little brother would protect her.

Remembering how aggressive Ma Xiaotao had been on the Soul Dueling Platform yesterday, Dugu Xianmeng could not help wanting to make this nasty woman uncomfortable!

Besides, she was not stupid. Ma Xiaotao coming to see Zhou Sichen so late could only mean trouble!

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