A Warm Bed, Xiao Wu's Heart Stirs

Xiao Wu's face was still burning hot as she recalled how the female teacher had caught them being intimate. She was bold enough to openly say that she and Li Yue were husband and wife and could be affectionate with each other.

But she was also very innocent. This was still her first time doing something like this. Her movements had been clumsy, yet the feeling in her heart had been wonderful. Being caught by the female teacher the very first time had given her an entirely different kind of thrill.

The moment she entered the dormitory, Xiao Wu grabbed her clothes and dashed into the washroom. The Junior Academy dormitories were not separated by gender, but the washrooms were, and they were far apart, so no one would enter the wrong one.

Li Yue went to wash up as well. The habits he had developed in his first life meant that he washed up morning and night. Fortunately, his families in his next two lives had been fairly well-off.

If he had been born into a poor family that could not even afford to heat water for washing, he would have suffered to death.

After washing up and waiting for her hair to dry, Xiao Wu impatiently lifted the blanket and slipped into bed. Li Yue was already lying inside—boys really did wash up faster than girls.

At once, Xiao Wu happily sprawled over him like a little rabbit that had found a warm nest, her face brimming with a blissful smile.

"Brother Yue, this feels so safe, just like being in my mother's arms," Xiao Wu murmured contentedly after settling onto him.

They slept fully clothed. After washing up, they changed into clean clothes, slipped beneath the blanket, and held each other. It really was comfortable.

Li Yue wrapped his arms around Xiao Wu, but after holding her for a while, he began to feel uncomfortable from being crushed beneath her. Her entire weight was pressed against him.

Even though he had cultivated the Mysterious Jade Body, that did not make him Superman. His body was only somewhat tougher, and he was still young. He had not cultivated for many years yet.

Unable to laugh or cry, he said, "Xiao Wu, you're really heavy. Get down already and sleep properly."

Xiao Wu could not bear to leave Li Yue's warm embrace, nor could she bear to lose that sense of safety. She coquettishly said, "No, no. Let me lie on you a little longer."

"Creak—"

At that moment, the dormitory door was pushed open, and Tang San walked in looking dusty and bedraggled. Her hair was a mess, her clothes were covered in dust, and she looked as if she had been through smoke and fire, utterly miserable.

Seeing Tang San in that state, Li Yue immediately sat up in bed and asked with concern, "Little San, did you get into a fight? Are you alright? We didn't see you when we got back, and Xiao Wu and I were worried."

Hearing the concern from Senior Brother Li Yue, a warm current immediately surged through Tang San's heart, as if all the exhaustion from the day had vanished.

But when she saw Xiao Wu lying in Li Yue's arms, that warmth was instantly replaced by anger.

She glared fiercely at Xiao Wu, like a wife who had worked tirelessly to support the family, only to return home and find an unfamiliar woman in her husband's arms.

Staring at Xiao Wu, she secretly thought, Just keep clinging to Senior Brother Li Yue. Let's see what else you can do besides act cute. Sooner or later, Senior Brother Li Yue will realize that you're nothing but a pretty vase!

Tang San tried to tell herself not to get angry and forcibly suppressed her displeasure toward Xiao Wu. "I didn't fight anyone. I went to work at the Blacksmith Shop."

As she spoke, she took several Gold Soul Coins from her pocket and handed them to Li Yue. "This is today's pay. I didn't expect refining Iron Essence to be so profitable. One kilogram can be exchanged for ten Gold Soul Coins."

Looking at the Gold Soul Coins held out before him, Li Yue felt no temptation whatsoever. Having been a wealthy young master in several lifetimes, he was not particularly interested in money.

He waved his hand and said, "Little San, you earned this money through hard work. Keep it yourself."

But Tang San refused. She had earned this money precisely so that Senior Brother Li Yue could spend it, so he could see her value.

She anxiously said, "Brother Yue, you're stronger than me, so I'll feel safer if you keep it. Besides, I'm careless. It would be awful if I accidentally lost it. Just think of it as helping me look after it."

"Alright, I'll hold onto it for you. If you need money, just come ask me for it." Unable to refuse Tang San, Li Yue could only agree to manage her money for her.

He knew Tang San merely wanted him to keep these things. They each had a Storage Spirit Device belt gifted by Yu Xiaogang. Unless the belt itself was lost, there was no way these Gold Soul Coins could go missing.

After putting the Gold Soul Coins into his belt, Li Yue said to Tang San, "Little San, you're so dirty. Go wash up first. Get a good rest tonight—we still have to go to the Soul Hunting Forest with Teacher tomorrow."

"Oh, and don't work at the Blacksmith Shop so late in the future. Your health is important too. I'll find some ways to make money, so you won't have to work so hard anymore."

Listening to Li Yue's concern, Tang San silently nodded without saying much. She took out a change of clothes from her bundle.

Lying in Li Yue's arms and listening to their conversation, Xiao Wu felt somewhat unhappy.

She did not know what was wrong with her, but whenever she saw Li Yue talking to another woman or caring for another woman, she felt uncomfortable, as though something were tugging tightly at her heart.

Xiao Wu hugged Li Yue and pressed her pretty little face against his chest, gently rubbing against him. Catching the fresh scent of Blue Silver Grass, she finally felt much better.

She coquettishly said, "Brother Yue, I'm sleepy. Let's sleep already."

"Alright, we'll sleep now." Li Yue revealed an indulgent smile and rubbed Xiao Wu's little head. Her freshly washed hair was soft and fluffy, smooth to the touch.

He said to Tang San, "Little San, after you wash up, get some rest early too."

"Brother Yue, I will." Tang San nodded in agreement and went to wash up.

Li Yue and Xiao Wu slipped beneath the blanket.

In the pitch-dark bed, Li Yue could clearly see Xiao Wu staring at him with her watery eyes thanks to the Star Sucking Pupil he had practiced for years. He softly said, "Xiao Wu, you're still not asleep?"

"Brother Yue..." Xiao Wu murmured as she brought her flushed face closer. She felt as though she had been bewitched, for she was now thinking about what the female teacher had interrupted earlier.

The bed was warm and safe.

Protected by a blanket, one could still find a trace of warmth even if surrounded by evil ghosts.

Covered by the blanket, Xiao Wu felt very safe, especially while held in Li Yue's embrace. No one would come to disturb them now, and an uncontrollable impulse surged within her heart.

Her heart stirred fiercely. Driven by her powerful ability to act, she moved her face closer without any hesitation and gently pressed her lips to Li Yue's. Their faint breaths intertwined, and the sensation was soft and warm, even more irresistible than the bed itself.

Li Yue was starting to feel sleepy and had been about to go to sleep when Xiao Wu attacked him. Left with no choice, he could only play along with her.

To him, this really was nothing more than playful fooling around.