It was obvious that Liu Muxue had also seen what was happening in the chat channel.
Cao Xing froze for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, Sister-in-law. I understand."
In truth, Cao Xing had not taken Fang Long's threat to heart.
From what Cao Xing knew of these gangs, their only way of dealing with him was to find his camp and launch an attack.
At present, when all the survivors were only level one or two, even leaving their camps was difficult for them. There was no way they could trek dozens or even hundreds of kilometers just to cause trouble for Cao Xing.
And even if they really dared to come.
Ilena and the Frost Wolf Knight alone would be enough to slaughter them one-sidedly.
Cao Xing would not even need to summon the Icefield Druid.
Besides, he would soon build a Basic Elemental Arrow Tower. That was the true killing weapon!
By then, forget Fang Long—even the entire Three Heroes Association would only be walking into their deaths.
That was the confidence behind Cao Xing's fearlessness.
Seeing that Liu Muxue was still somewhat worried, Cao Xing reassured her, "Sister-in-law, don't worry. There's no need to worry about the camp's safety."
Liu Muxue nodded lightly.
She watched Cao Xing, and seemed to see a confident air about him.
A moment later, Liu Muxue's pretty face reddened.
She said softly, "A-Xing, it's already dark. We should rest..."
"Alright."
Cao Xing nodded, then returned to his little wooden bed.
Night fell...
The stove in the room crackled as it burned, constantly giving off heat.
Yet the cold wind outside still howled without end.
Even wrapped in wolf hide, he could still feel waves of chill seeping across his skin.
"Hiss... Why is it so cold tonight?"
Cao Xing crawled out from beneath the wolf hide and glanced at the temperature above him.
Current temperature: -28°C
Good lord, the indoor temperature had nearly dropped to negative thirty degrees. No wonder it was so cold.
Cao Xing saw that Liu Muxue's body was trembling slightly on her little wooden bed.
"Sister-in-law, can you still hold on?" Cao Xing asked.
Liu Muxue gritted her teeth and replied with a shiver, "I-I'm... fine..."
Seeing her like this, Cao Xing knew she was forcing herself to endure it.
So he took a large bearskin from his backpack and draped it directly over Liu Muxue.
One layer of wolf hide and one layer of bearskin were enough to withstand the nighttime cold.
Feeling the weight settle over her body, Liu Muxue's eyes filled with gratitude.
"Th-thank you... A-Xing..."
Cao Xing shook his head. "It's nothing."
He returned to his little wooden bed, wrapped himself in wolf hide, and prepared to sleep.
Just then, Liu Muxue softly called from behind him, "A-Xing... You gave me the bearskin. What about you?"
Cao Xing shook his head. "My constitution is stronger than yours. I'll move my bed closer to the stove in a while, and I'll be fine."
Hearing that, Liu Muxue suddenly said, "Um... A-Xing, do you want to share this bearskin with me...?"
"Hm?" Cao Xing turned around in confusion.
He saw Liu Muxue covering half her face, as though she found it difficult to say the words.
After a moment, she seemed to gather her courage. "This bearskin is too big. It would be a waste for me to use it alone..."
"If two people share it, the bedding will be warmer too..."
After saying that, Liu Muxue buried her head beneath the covers, so embarrassed she hardly knew where to put herself.
After thinking for a moment, Cao Xing said, "Alright. I'll move my little bed over and push the two beds together."
Before long, the two little wooden beds had become one large bed.
The heavy bearskin was spread over them, no different from a huge quilt.
Cao Xing wrapped himself in his wolf hide and climbed in as well.
Feeling movement beneath the covers, Liu Muxue's body trembled lightly.
She kept her back to Cao Xing, looking extremely embarrassed.
Cao Xing did not think much of it.
He only felt that it really was much warmer under the covers.
The night passed slowly.
Cao Xing gradually fell asleep.
In the latter half of the night, Cao Xing suddenly felt a warm arm slip beneath his covers.
Startled, Cao Xing woke from his sleep.
He turned over and saw Liu Muxue, her face flushed red as she lowered her head, hiding her expression.
"Sister-in-law?"
Liu Muxue said shyly, "A-Xing... I'm so cold... I want you to hold me while we sleep..."
"Is that okay?"
At that moment, a flash of understanding streaked through Cao Xing's mind. How could he not understand what Liu Muxue meant now?
He turned over, pulled Liu Muxue into his arms, and pressed her beneath him.
"Mm..."
Liu Muxue clearly had not expected Cao Xing to make such a bold move so suddenly, and she let out a soft cry.
Then she felt the man's heavy breathing against her face.
Liu Muxue's delicate body trembled as she instinctively gripped a corner of the wolf hide tightly.
Her heart pounded wildly, and she could hear the man's deep, powerful breaths.
Against his sturdy chest, she could even hear his violent heartbeat.
"A-A-Xing..."
Liu Muxue's voice was as soft as a mosquito's. Her exquisite features were tinged with a captivating blush, so alluring that one could not help wanting to bite them.
Cao Xing reached out and slowly stroked down from her cheek...
Then lower still.
Liu Muxue's body shuddered, every muscle tightening.
Yet beneath her nervousness was a faint tingling sensation and anticipation...
Rustle...
The sound of clothes being removed.
Liu Muxue bit her lower lip lightly, her beautiful eyes flickering as she stared at the young man's back. Thinking of what was about to happen made her clamp her legs tightly together in even greater nervousness.
Cao Xing turned around and looked at the beauty on the bed.
Her snow-white skin carried a shy pale pink flush. Below her long legs, her ten jade-like toes curled tightly together.
At that moment, she had completely laid herself bare before Cao Xing.
When Cao Xing's face drew close to Liu Muxue's, she felt as if her heartbeat had skipped half a beat.
Two hours later, the sounds in the room gradually subsided.
Liu Muxue lay bonelessly in Cao Xing's arms, tears glimmering faintly at the corners of her eyes, along with a look of satisfaction.
The two lay there quietly, neither knowing what the other was thinking.
Just then, Liu Muxue suddenly asked.
"A-Xing... Will you ever abandon me?"
"Sis... Muxue, why would you suddenly say something like that?" Cao Xing asked in confusion.
Nestled in his arms, Liu Muxue gently shook her head. "A-Xing... I saw in the chat channel that many people have died these past few days..."
"Many families have been torn apart because of it, and children have lost their parents and relatives."
"I'm very fortunate that I met you when I arrived in this world."
"You're also the first person I've met who has treated me so well."
"So I'm afraid that one day, you'll suddenly stop wanting me..."
Hearing Liu Muxue's heartfelt words,
Cao Xing gently patted her soft back. "What are you thinking? We're going to work together for a long time and live in this world together."
"Muxue, you're very important to me..."
After hearing that, Liu Muxue's eyes grew moist.
"Mhm!"
She nodded solemnly.
A few seconds later, as she looked at the man before her, Liu Muxue's eyes gradually became hazy.
At that moment, Cao Xing leaned down and kissed her.
A few minutes later, Liu Muxue panted softly. "A-Xing... I can barely breathe..."
"A-Xing..."
"A-Xing..."
Her voice gradually faded, becoming soft whispers amid their lovemaking.
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