The Witch grew angrier the more she thought about it, and her aura became increasingly terrifying. In the end, all ten Heavenly Passages appeared behind her, as if she might strike Shi Jue at any moment.
"Ahem, I was just asking. It was only a joke." Shi Jue hurriedly coughed. Jokes were fine, but he had no desire to become one himself.
"Hmph!" The Witch snorted softly and withdrew the ten Heavenly Passages behind her.
"I'll let it slide this time. Otherwise, even if I call you Boss, I'll still beat you up." The Witch waved her little fist, looking utterly adorable.
How could such a cute girl possibly have body odor?
"There are spare rooms here, right? Would you mind putting me up for a few days?" Seeing the furnishings inside, Shi Jue realized he had never experienced such luxurious rooms before. This was a rare opportunity.
"Of course. Even if you want a Fox Woman, Boss, I can arrange one for you—and a clean one, at that. Want one?" the Witch teased.
She knew men liked that sort of thing, but she also knew Shi Jue would definitely refuse. Her judgment would not be wrong.
"I'll pass on the Fox Woman. Though if you want to share my bed, I'll gladly welcome you."
"Get lost!" The Witch raised a willow-brow. He sure had beautiful dreams, actually wanting her to share his bed. Not even the Stone Emperor would dare entertain such thoughts.
Shi Jue smiled, then followed a Fox Woman attendant into an incomparably luxurious room. Compared to this, anything gold-plated was insignificant. Gems could be seen everywhere, and any one of them would likely be worth a fortune if pried loose.
Lying on the bed, Shi Jue was astonished to find that even the quilt was made