The Wild Way

Ah Yin and Ye Qiu soared through the air and landed in Heaven Dou City.

They knew the way by heart.

Once again, they arrived at the Crown Prince's Mansion.

In the study.

When Xue Qinghe saw Ye Qiu, his expression was rather displeased. He snorted. "You were gone for half the day. I thought you were going to stand me up."

"Haha, of course not. I was just held up by some other things." Ye Qiu smiled and led Ah Yin to a seat nearby. "What? Xue'er, don't tell me you prepared breakfast for me and got a little angry when I didn't show up?"

"Hmph! Don't flatter yourself!" Qian Renxue gradually returned to her female form and snorted. She had prepared more than just breakfast for Ye Qiu—she'd even made lunch.

"Fine, I'll just keep flattering myself, then."

Ye Qiu shrugged and naturally poured Ah Yin a cup of tea. "You didn't prepare any food, but surely you got a room ready?"

"It's right next to that woman's. Thoughtful enough for you?" Qian Renxue said coldly. Only last night had she belatedly realized that Ye Qiu might not have agreed to come here for her at all. His main reason was probably the mother and daughter she'd taken in at the mansion!

"Your arrangements are always so thoughtful, Xue'er." Ye Qiu smiled ingratiatingly, then invited her, "Why don't we cultivate together at night over the next few days?"

"Cultivate together?" Qian Renxue paused, her gaze darting away.

She felt as though he'd seen right through her, and she regretted having misunderstood him.

"That's right. I'll envelop you while we cultivate, so our progress should be considerable. If I keep you company every night, you won't have any reason to doubt why I came here, will you?" Ye Qiu