Qin Guan chuckled and let go of Zi Qing's waist. "Now you know how formidable I am, right? Just behave from now on, and I'll make it worth your while."
"Pah! Who wants anything from you?"
Zi Qing spat and blushed. She hurriedly straightened her slightly rumpled clothes, trying to put on a stern expression.
Qin Guan pretended to be upset. "What do you mean? You don't want anything from me anymore?"
"Oh, come on! Can't you just humor me a little?" Zi Qing suddenly stamped her foot in frustration and gave Qin Guan a reproachful look.
"I was just joking. Don't be mad." Qin Guan smiled and smoothed the hair from her forehead.
Seeing him help fix her hair, Zi Qing's heart melted with sweetness. "From now on, I'll do whatever you say."
After saying that, Zi Qing slipped into Qin Guan's arms and wrapped both arms tightly around his waist.
Feeling the warmth of Qin Guan's body, Zi Qing felt as if flowers were blooming in her heart.
A sudden pang of emotion welled up inside her. She had once been decisive and ruthless, a woman who had made countless opponents tremble at the mere mention of her. Yet now she had become so dependent on this man, even a little afraid of him.
But that fear wasn't born of terror. It was the sweet burden of having her heart completely in his hands, of willingly sinking into this feeling.
"All right, stop teasing me."
Just then, Qin Guan smiled and patted Zi Qing on the back, his tone turning serious.
"It's not time to relax yet. We have plenty of cultivation resources right now, so let's seize this chance to cultivate and improve our strength."
At that, Zi Qing let go of Qin Guan and stepped out