After all, she had always been so cold toward Dai Mubai.
But the worry in her heart ultimately overcame her shyness. Seeing that Dai Mubai had not moved for so long, she finally stepped forward and carefully walked up to him. She wanted to call out to him, yet feared disturbing him, leaving her at a loss.
Just as Zhu Zhuqing raised her head and stared worriedly at Dai Mubai, his eyes suddenly flew open without warning. Startled, Zhu Zhuqing cried out and stumbled backward, nearly falling.
Dai Mubai reacted swiftly, catching her in his arms without a mishap.
"Y-you, let go of me." Zhu Zhuqing's face flushed red, but seeing Dai Mubai awake, she visibly relaxed.
Dai Mubai smiled. "You came to me yourself. Do you think I'll let go just because you say so? You can't come when you want and leave when you want."
"Y-you shameless man, let go of me! Who came to you?" Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head in Dai Mubai's arms and struggled with all her strength. Yet she could not break free from his cast-iron embrace. Although her Soul Power had improved greatly, how could she possibly be a match for Dai Mubai, a power-attack Soul Master?
Dai Mubai lowered his head, leaned close to Zhu Zhuqing's ear, and whispered, "You really do care about me. Don't worry, your husband is fine. Better than fine."
"You—" Zhu Zhuqing abruptly raised her head, about to demand, Who are you calling your husband?
But she met Dai Mubai's Evil Eye instead. His eyes were filled with sincere light as he gazed tenderly into hers.
It had to be said that Dai Mubai's Evil Eye was truly devastating. Zhu Zhuqing felt her mind go blank for a moment. The words on the tip of her tongue