A few days later, at dusk, the city lights came on, and Juxia City's nightlife was just beginning.
Si Yao brought Su Xiao Li, who had completed her training for the day and performed well, to an elegant rooftop rotating restaurant. It was a little reward for all her hard work lately.
He had realized that Su Xiao Li trained and studied especially hard whenever she could earn a reward like this. Her efficiency was worlds apart from when she was feeling listless.
It was only dinner out, after all. He didn't mind.
Su Xiao Li had changed into a simple, elegant white dress that made her look even more pure and lovely. She was like a completely different person from the "Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox" who had dominated the training ground.
At that moment, she was like a real young girl caught up in a date. Her eyes sparkled with excitement, her little face flushed slightly, and she chattered away to Si Yao about the beautiful night view outside the window.
However, this warm, peaceful atmosphere was soon interrupted by an unwelcome guest.
Liang Bing appeared beside their table without warning, as though she had stepped out of the shadows.
She had changed into a tight-fitting black leather outfit that showed off her voluptuous figure to the fullest. Her face still wore its usual carefree expression, but her beautiful eyes, usually filled with teasing and flirtation, were now fixed on Si Yao with an unmistakable, indescribable resentment.
She said nothing. She just stood there like a resentful wife abandoned by her husband on a rainy street at night.
Startled by the sudden turn of events, Su Xiao Li instinctively edged closer to Si Yao. Her nine fluffy fox tails swayed uneasily behind her as she warily sized up the woman,