Chapter 130

Tingyun blushed slightly, lowered her head and said softly, implying that the clothes she wore today were only for Bai Jun to see.

Cute! This fox is so cute!

These words struck Bai Jun like a hammer blow to his heart. Even though Bai Jun had experience in matters of the heart, he still stood there dumbfounded for a moment, like a fool.

It wasn't until Tingyun smiled slightly at him and gently took his hand that Bai Jun came back to his senses. He had thought she just wanted to hold hands like a couple, but unexpectedly, Tingyun placed Bai Jun's hand directly on her fair and slender thigh. As he felt the delicate and soft touch of her skin in his palm, Bai Jun finally came back to his senses.

"My benefactor, feel free to touch me. There's no need to be secretive or worry about our relationship anymore. After all, we're a couple now, you know? You can do whatever you want to me, whatever you want, because I'm already yours—"

Observing Bai Jun's face, which looked somewhat rosy, Tingyun, whose fox tail swayed gently, ignored the fact that they were in a public place, hid her smile under her folding fan, and quietly leaned close to Bai Jun's ear to whisper something in a sweet and alluring voice.

Admit it--

Bai Jun was indeed instantly captivated by Tingyun, almost falling into her trap and becoming hopelessly immersed in her gentle charm. Who would have thought that the fox who was pitiful and begging to confess her love last night would turn around and take control of the date with unprecedented assertiveness today?

Looking back now, Feixiao seems to have been like that too, which can only be attributed to the nature of a fox or something similar...

Although Bai Jun really wanted to teach this audacious lecherous fox a lesson right now, he still felt it was necessary to tell Tingyun to know when to stop in this situation.

Master Hanya once reminded Bai Jun to "thoroughly implement the principles," and also warned him that if he missed the initial opportunity, his personality, which was as childlike as his shame, would make him unable to take the initiative again, and he would only become a plaything to be manipulated by women!

The principle that must be upheld is "preemptive strike".

"Let's leave things between lovers to private; for now, let's focus on our date."

Bai Jun, who had been completely captivated, calmed down a bit, followed the advice, and began to think about how to regain the initiative.

Tingyun raised her slightly flushed face, her pure features carrying a touch of innate charm, her beautiful emerald eyes possessing a captivating allure. "Eh? My benefactor is pretending to be virtuous again. Your eyes are clearly glued to me, and even if we skipped the unnecessary steps of a date and went straight to the point, I wouldn't mind at all... Ugh!"

Tingyun's languid voice was filled with a kind of bewilderment and allure that she herself was unaware of. Bai Jun sighed, reached out his hand, and then—

He pinched Tingyun's soft cheek hard.

Have you calmed down yet?

"Ugh, my benefactor is really rough..."

Interrupted Tingyun puffed out her cheeks and sullenly buried her face in Bai Jun's arms. Her delicate nose trembled slightly, but she unexpectedly noticed the faint fragrance on his clothes. There was no mistake, it was definitely the scent of another woman.

"Wait, my benefactor, could you tell me where that fragrance is coming from? I remember General Feixiao left Luofu a long time ago. Could it be that you've found a replacement in such a short time?"

Tingyun raised her face again, but the warmth in her smile had vanished.

Chapter 161 What's Inevitable After the Date?

"Wait, my benefactor, could you tell me where that fragrance on you is coming from? I remember General Feixiao left Luofu a long time ago, didn't he?"

Tingyun lifted her pretty face from Bai Jun's embrace, her smile gone. The shy and gentle aura she had just exuded had vanished without a trace. Tingyun's gaze, which seemed to pierce through people, reflected Bai Jun's stiff expression in her emerald-green eyes, which had lost all light and warmth.

"In such a short time, has my benefactor found another replacement for General Feixiao? Or... even with me, he is still not satisfied with my benefactor?"

Despite it being noon, Bai Jun felt a chill despite being bathed in the scorching sunlight.

While inwardly screaming "Oh no!", he constantly regretted his carelessness, wondering why he had forgotten to clean the clothes to remove the smell, which had now caused him unnecessary trouble. After a brief but seemingly eternal moment of reflection, Bai Jun finally chose to give up the struggle.

"Feel sorry..."

Bai Jun looked directly into those Jade green eyes, placed one hand behind his head, and frankly, yet embarrassed, revealed the truth— Vidyadhara had succeeded him as the Cauldron Master of the Alchemy Commission, was none other than his senior sister from Zhuming, with whom he had a close relationship. He told Tingyun his thoughts without reservation.

Firstly, people are always on the path of growth, and there is no need to hide the past anymore. Moreover, Bai Jun has already reconciled with his past self. So, regardless of whether the mistakes he made or the emotional ties he formed with others were right or wrong, Bai Jun should give his own answer.

Secondly, since Bai Jun has chosen to accept Tingyun's feelings, he must fulfill his due responsibilities to her; concealment and deception should never exist.

However, Tingyun chuckled at Bai Jun's serious expression.

"Alright, I was just joking. I didn't expect you to take it so seriously, my benefactor... Listen carefully, my benefactor. I'm just a cunning woman who took advantage of the situation. I have no right to lecture those poor girls who also admire you. I understand their pain of longing. After all, you are a person who is both lovable and hateful. In other words, whether you choose to accept or refuse, the choice is yours. You just need to make the choice you think is right. That being said, if you neglect others because you have too many concubines, I might get jealous, you know?"

Tingyun gently tapped Bai Jun's shoulder with her folding fan, and suddenly put on a cheerful expression.

The seemingly sad expression vanished without a trace, just like the joke from before. Tingyun's beautiful emerald eyes held a hint of cunning as she stared at Bai Jun's face with a smile, almost like she was being coquettish, reflecting only Bai Jun's image.

"And don't forget, right now, my benefactor and I only need to focus on one thing: making today's date a success. I've been looking forward to this day for years, and you wouldn't want to disappoint someone with such a small wish, would you?"

Tingyun slowly raised her slender hand towards Bai Jun only paused for a moment before responding by grasping Tingyun's fair and delicate hand. The touch of their skin and the warmth of each other brought smiles to their faces.

"Well then, let's begin our date today, Miss Tingyun?"

Upon hearing Bai Jun's invitation, Tingyun seemed delighted, her five fingers tightly clasped around Bai Jun's hand—her wish had finally come true, and she wore the happiest expression of the day.

While happy, Tingyun was also unusually shy.

Despite her usual act of maturity and sophistication, Tingyun is actually just a pure-hearted girl who has only ever known about romance in youth literature. Even her past attempts to get close to Bai Jun were nothing more than a forced attempt to maintain composure while suppressing her shame.

Now, being so close to Bai Jun, feeling his large palms and strong, slender fingers, even though Tingyun immediately lowered her head to hide it and desperately tried to control her wildly beating heart, one could still clearly see the flower-like blush blooming on her fair cheeks.

The two, now officially on their date, strolled through the alleyways and past various shops. Occasionally, passersby would glance at the couple, who were the envy of everyone with their clear, clean demeanor and exceptionally good looks, marveling at how well-matched they were.

"Speaking of which, we've only just become a couple and we're already rushing into dating. Am I being a little too hasty?"

"No, that's not true. Even if you hadn't said anything, Tingyun, I was planning to invite you on a date in the next couple of days anyway. If you really want to hold a grudge, you should blame me. After all, it's really immature of me to let a woman take the initiative to invite someone on a date..."

Tingyun and Bai Jun held hands and started chatting. When the topic came up, Bai Jun gave a wry smile.

"No, no! My benefactor is definitely the best boyfriend in the world, and I won't allow him to deny that!"

Tingyun gripped Bai Jun's hand slightly tighter, then leaned her soft body closer, as if to convey her true feelings. Her flushed cheeks held an undeniable seriousness, as if she would bite Bai Jun hard if he dared to belittle her again.

When others mention the Foxkin race, most people probably think of their proud keen senses and incredible agility, which is why many famous Xianzhou pilots are Foxkin.

On the other hand, the Foxkin enjoy immense popularity on the Xianzhou, rivaling even the Vidyadhara. Both races possess naturally beautiful appearances and captivating ears. However, the Foxkin, known for their devotion, are clearly more sought after by those in love. Once they have chosen their beloved, they will follow them wholeheartedly for life, regardless of death or their partner's idleness and indolence.

Foxkin possess a level of devotion to emotions that far surpasses the imagination of other races; the term "loyal dog" is the perfect way to describe them. Although many people in today's society believe this is merely a stubborn stereotype, similar to the Xianzhou native's fondness for strange foods, Tingyun's behavior undoubtedly perfectly embodies this stereotype.

Her delicate fox tail swayed like a little puppy's, following beside Bai Jun, occasionally gazing at his profile with adoring eyes.

After traveling a distance along the road leading southeast from the wide avenue of "Starskiff Seaside", the view suddenly opens up dramatically.

This is a famous commercial street in Exalting Sanctum. You can see many vendors on the street, each displaying different items. Some are filled with a dazzling array of jewelry and ornaments, some are filled with food and steaming hot grills, and there are also some mysterious little black shops displaying cards and divination items.

Bai Jun had lost count of how many women he had brought here before. No, saying that would sound a bit outrageous; it would be more accurate to say he knew the place like the back of his hand. But even that seemed a bit inappropriate... Anyway, Bai Jun followed Tingyun to the shopping area of the commercial street and accompanied her to buy clothes.

Speaking of which, the last time he went shopping for clothes was when Teacher Hanya gave him dating training. As for accompanying a woman shopping for clothes alone, this was the first time for Bai Jun, and he quickly felt a little pressure.

The merchandise displayed behind the counter consists of clothing that almost anyone with a modicum of shame would want to look away from. Since it is designed specifically for women, the store is naturally full of women's clothing, and a casual stroll will reveal extremely revealing garments that are almost indistinguishable from lingerie.

Feeling the surprised looks from the women around him, Bai Jun, who possessed a normal sense of shame, lowered his head slightly.

Tingyun seemed unfazed by the situation and went to pick out clothes. Soon, she stood in front of the clothes rack, holding a piece of clothing in each hand, and draped them over herself, asking Bai Jun for his opinion.

"My benefactor, do you think this outfit looks good?"

Bai Jun thought both outfits were beautiful. No, it shouldn't be said that the clothes were beautiful. With Tingyun's looks and figure, she would only look better in anything. In the end, clothing matching is just a tool to enhance the wearer's own temperament.

"No, my benefactor, this is too perfunctory. Please take a look and see if there are any clothes you like, and let me try them on."

But to everyone's surprise, Tingyun wasn't happy with Bai Jun's reaction. She angrily shook Bai Jun 'Bai Jun arm, insisting that he pick out an outfit he liked. Although Bai Jun didn't understand the significance of his choice, he couldn't resist Tingyun's request and picked out an outfit that was slightly different from her style.

Then...

Bai Jun's sentiments overlapped with the sighs of other women browsing clothes in the store.

"H-How is it, my benefactor? Does this outfit suit me?"

Tingyun emerged from the dressing room, her cheeks flushed with shyness, standing there like a doll, her head slightly lowered.

A white cropped top paired with a turquoise white skirt, adorned with delicate floral embroidery, is beautiful and charming.

Although it was just a simple outfit, Tingyun's natural beauty was undeniable. Combined with her beautiful long brown hair, which complemented the fresh and bright colors of her clothes, it was simply impeccable.

"It looks great, I'll buy this outfit."

There was absolutely no doubt that Tingyun could tell the truth from his slightly flushed face.

"I understand, then I'll buy this outfit. My benefactor, please wait over there for a moment, I'll go pay!"

"Let me handle the checkout."

"No need, I have enough money to buy clothes."

Before Bai Jun could finish speaking, Tingyun interrupted, forcing the stunned Bai Jun to nod stiffly. Tingyun quickly turned and went to the counter. For some reason, it took a while to pay the bill. Then, carrying two bags on her arm, Tingyun left the clothing store with Bai Jun.

It was nearly noon, Sun had risen high in the azure sky, shining brightly on the stone-paved ground.

Bai Jun and Tingyun strolled along the bustling street, surrounded by various clothing stores. They had already visited countless shops. Before they knew it, their shopping trip had turned into a meal, and now they had bought a delicious-looking snack from a nicely decorated shop.

"My benefactor, please open your mouth, ah~ let me feed you."

Suddenly, Tingyun scooped up a small piece of dessert with a spoon and held it to Bai Jun's lips. Beneath her smiling face, there was a hint of mischief about her.

—She would definitely do that.

Seeing the other party launch an attack, Bai Jun remained calm and unfazed, as if he had expected it. He even found it commonplace, having experienced this scenario countless times and now being an expert at dealing with "feeding people."

Bai Jun naturally grasped Tingyun's outstretched hand, then ate the dessert from the spoon in one bite.

"Mmm, it's delicious. Would you like to try mine?"

"Huh? W-what..."

Bai Jun held the cream bread he had just taken a bite of to Tingyun's mouth, perfectly responding to Tingyun's stunned silence and confusion.

Tingyun looked at Bai Jun, who had a calm smile on his face, and then looked at her hand that was being held. She was clearly quite shaken, but of course, this shaken quickly turned into a faint intoxication. She did not let go of Bai Jun's hand, gently gathered the hair beside her cheek, and then lowered her head to take a bite of the bread that Bai Jun handed her.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, she chose the spot exactly where Bai Jun had bitten her.

Because of her action, Bai Jun's finger gently touched her cherry-like lips, and the spilled cream smeared onto her pretty cheeks.

She covered her mouth with her right hand and chewed gently without uttering a word, her face flushed. Bai Jun maintained his smile and asked, "Is it good?"

"It's delicious..."

"You have cream on your lips?"

Looking at her adorable, dazed expression, Bai Jun reached out and wiped the cream from the corner of her mouth, then naturally put it into his own mouth.

The next second, Tingyun seemed to be frozen in place, her eyes wide open. Perhaps the feeling of shyness was beyond her comprehension, so much so that she even forgot to swallow the bread in her mouth.

Bai Jun's expression didn't show much surprise, which was exactly why he chose the cream bread.

"My benefactor is so skilled; I should work even harder..."

After a long while, Tingyun finally came to her senses, her cheeks flushed red. She lowered her head shyly, and occasionally you could hear her soft murmurs of complaint.

Even though she had long been aware of Bai Jun's masculinity, what happened today still shook her to her core. She had to admit that she was completely outmaneuvered today, and all her plans and arrangements had fallen into Bai Jun's trap.

She wasn't disappointed; on the contrary, she was somewhat happy. However, faced with her true feelings, she didn't know how to voice her request. After a series of unspeakable inner struggles, Tingyun reached out and grabbed Bai Jun's sleeve, raising her shy, pretty face and looking up at Bai Jun with pitiful, puppy-dog eyes:

"I have a favor to ask of you tonight, my benefactor..."

Unbeknownst to them, the drifting clouds returned to the horizon, and the bright moonlight shone down on the earth.

Bai Jun sat in Tingyun's living room, listening to the continuous sound of the shower coming from the other side of the thin wall, and fell into deep thought.

Is it really a good thing that things are progressing this fast?

Chapter 162 Mother and Daughter Rice Bowl (Miscellaneous)

It's time to face the reality.

Bai Jun sat on the hard, reddish-brown sofa, his fingers interlaced, looking down at the wooden floor. Then he slowly raised his face to observe his surroundings.

The current environment is mainly made of wood, and the overall layout is exceptionally clear. There are only a few pieces of furniture, including tables, chairs, and beds, which is very simple and does not resemble a woman's boudoir at all. Bai Jun is currently sitting in the living room. Walking further down the corridor, there is a spacious bedroom, where the only piece of furniture is a wooden bed with only a single pillow.

This suggests that the room's owner is someone who is focused on their work and doesn't pay much attention to the details of life.

The dolls and trinkets piled up in the corner of the living room and half of the bedroom seemed a little out of place, which could be explained by her girlish heart. However, Bai Jun knew clearly that those were gifts he had given to Tingyun in return. If he had known that Tingyun's house would be so cold and empty, he would have given her some more useful furniture.

No, my thoughts seem to have strayed a bit off-topic. What I should be thinking about now is why things have turned out this way.

I remember seeing Tingyun pitifully tugging at my sleeve, pleading, "Tonight I have something I'd like to ask of you, my benefactor..."

Bai Jun didn't think too much about it. He subconsciously assumed that Tingyun had some trouble to deal with, based on his past relationship with her. However, looking back, he realized that there was undoubtedly a malicious smile hidden behind Tingyun's pitiful expression.

"Besides, I should be thinking about this from the perspective of her lover. Yeah, so why am I so nervous?"

As my thoughts continued to develop along this logic, my conflicted feelings suddenly cleared up.

The mahogany sofa in the living room was positioned directly opposite the bathroom door, so the distinct sound of Tingyun taking off her clothes, as well as the clear sound of the shower, were heard without reservation by Bai Jun, whose hearing was already very keen. The sound of the water droplets jumping around was like feathers constantly tugging at his heartstrings.

The next instant, the sound of the shower water stopped abruptly, followed by the sound of the bathroom door being pushed open.

"My benefactor? Could you please bring me the shirt that's draped over the sofa, and also the clothes I bought this morning? They're in the bag on the sofa..."

"You're so forgetful! You even forgot to bring a change of clothes."