"Enough."
Xue Qinghe's gaze remained fixed on the blood-red sunset at the horizon, its afterglow falling across his face and revealing a complicated expression.
He did not want to get entangled with Ye Qiu any further.
His words unconsciously took on a somewhat sarcastic tone.
"You should hurry and check on your Xue Ke. Given her current condition, she probably needs you by her side."
"Fine, but you'll be mine too."
The corner of Ye Qiu's lips curled up slightly, carrying an air of absolute certainty.
He shrugged, seemingly unconcerned by Xue Qinghe's attitude. Then, he made a bold move and directly raised his hand.
With a smack, he slapped Qian Renxue on the butt.
The dull sound was especially abrupt amid the silence, and a burning sense of humiliation instantly surged into Qian Renxue's heart.
That masculine face flushed scarlet at once.
Her eyes were filled with fury.
Qian Renxue gritted her teeth in anger.
"You!"
However, before Qian Renxue could say another word, Ye Qiu had already turned around as if nothing had happened and headed alone toward Xue Ye's bedchamber.
"Bastard!"
Qian Renxue could not help letting out an angry cry, covering the soft flesh that had been slapped in embarrassment and irritation.
Strangely enough.
There was also a faint trace of happiness in her heart.
A few complicated emotions intertwined within her, leaving her at a loss as she revealed a smile.
Heaven Dou Empire.
As one of the two most prosperous empires on Douluo Continent, the luxury of its imperial palace needed no explanation.
Xue Ye's bedchamber.
It gathered the world's treasures in one place, fully displaying the imperial family's majesty and nobility.
Every few steps Ye Qiu took.
He saw rare treasures arranged in harmonious disorder. Whether it was warm, lustrous jade, gemstones