I Still Prefer the Defiant Look You Had Just Now

With Mr. Yao's assistance, Xiao Yi Xian somehow ended up becoming Xiao Ce's guide.

It was not until they had left the Guest Reception Hall and she saw that there was no one around that she finally asked Xiao Ce irritably, "Why are you here?"

"Am I not allowed to be?"

Xiao Ce reached out and smoothly wrapped an arm around her slender waist.

Caught completely off guard, Xiao Yi Xian crashed into Xiao Ce's chest. When she came to her senses a moment later and hurriedly tried to push him away, she discovered that she could not break free from his arms, just like in the dream from not long ago.

"Y-you, what are you doing? Let go of me."

Xiao Yi Xian thumped Xiao Ce's chest twice with her delicate fists, feeling unbearably awkward all over.

Especially when her fists struck Xiao Ce and she felt his solid chest and powerful arms, she could not help recalling what had happened in the dream, making her legs go weak.

In the end, the more she hit him, the less strength she used. Her voice grew softer and softer as well, until she stopped struggling altogether.

Naturally, Xiao Ce would not let go at that point. Letting Xiao Yi Xian go now would have been downright idiotic, would it not?

Although Xiao Ce could clearly sense that Xiao Yi Xian seemed to have undergone a subtle change since yesterday, that change was undoubtedly a good thing for him.

At the very least, Xiao Yi Xian was not so resistant to him in her heart anymore.

Thus, he openly strutted through Wanyao Pavilion with an arm around Xiao Yi Xian's slender waist.

Whether they were physicians, guards, or servants, everyone who passed by turned to look at them. Their heads turned one hundred percent of the time.

Xiao Yi Xian's admirers in particular were so consumed by envy and jealousy that they nearly ground their teeth to pieces and swallowed them.

Yet not a single person dared to step forward and cause trouble at a time like this.

Although they did not know Xiao Ce's strength, judging from his utterly unrestrained manner, he most likely had a formidable background—one that even Wanyao Pavilion could not afford to provoke.

So who would dare stroke a tiger's whiskers in front of him?

At most, they could make a few sour remarks in private.

Xiao Yi Xian gradually grew accustomed to the feeling as well.

With Xiao Ce holding her waist, whenever she first ran into someone, she nearly buried her entire face in his chest, overwhelmed by embarrassment.

But that little lecher's hand was like an iron clamp, gripping her tightly. She could only let him do as he pleased, and eventually she almost adapted to the various looks people gave her.

After making a half-circle, the two returned to Xiao Yi Xian's room.

After entering, Xiao Yi Xian rolled her eyes at Xiao Ce.

"You can let go now, right?"

"Have you not had enough of being held yet?"

"Honestly, I have not had enough, but we should respect a beautiful woman's opinion. If you say let go, I'll let go."

Xiao Ce chuckled and obediently released her.

Xiao Yi Xian muttered quietly, "Now you know to respect my opinion. Why didn't you know that just now?"

Xiao Ce shrugged, pretending not to hear her as he wandered casually around the room.

At the same time, Xiao Yi Xian suddenly remembered something—

Oh no, she had not changed the bedding yet!

Xiao Yi Xian's body stiffened slightly. Her gaze involuntarily flicked toward the bed, and her heart began beating faster as she prayed inwardly.

Don't go over there, don't go over there. Whatever you do, don't go over there!

Yet Xiao Ce naturally could not miss her sudden emotional shift. In an instant, he locked onto the source of Xiao Yi Xian's change in mood.

He glanced toward the bed, curiosity rising in his heart.

His intuition told him that he might soon learn the reason behind the change in Xiao Yi Xian.

However, Xiao Yi Xian, having noticed Xiao Ce's gaze, felt as though her heart had leaped into her throat.

Xiao Ce grinned and, right before Xiao Yi Xian's eyes, took one step, then two, then three...

"Don't!"

"Don't come over!"

When Xiao Ce was only two or three steps away from the bed, Xiao Yi Xian's expression changed. She rushed forward in a single stride and spread her arms to block his path.

Seeing how anxious she was, Xiao Ce raised a brow and leaned closer.

"That won't do. I still want to know what secret you're hiding here."

"You can't!"

Xiao Yi Xian crossed her hands before her chest. Her pretty face had already turned completely red, and her eyes were filled with resolve.

Xiao Ce immediately narrowed his eyes and leaned even closer to Xiao Yi Xian's face. Then he quickly returned to normal, his tone abruptly becoming exceptionally relaxed.

He spread his hands.

"Fine, I can ignore whatever secret you've hidden in your bed, but that depends on your sincerity."

"You!" Xiao Yi Xian pointed at Xiao Ce, her modestly developed chest heaving with anger.

That little lecher was taking advantage of the situation again. He really was a scoundrel!

But after one or two previous experiences, Xiao Yi Xian had grown somewhat used to it. Blushing, she slowly leaned closer and lightly pecked Xiao Ce's cheek.

"Is that enough?"

Xiao Ce smiled and shook his head.

"That's not enough this time."

Xiao Yi Xian gave him another light peck.

Xiao Ce still shook his head.

"Forget it, I'll teach you!"

With that, Xiao Ce lowered his head slightly and caught Xiao Yi Xian's soft pink lips. Before Xiao Yi Xian's widened eyes, two little goldfish intertwined.

After a long while—

"Pant... pant!"

Xiao Yi Xian gasped for breath, her pretty face so red it seemed ready to bleed. She did not dare meet Xiao Ce's eyes at all and had even forgotten about the damp bedding on the bed.

Xiao Ce leaned closer with a sly grin and whispered, "All right, don't just stand there foolishly. Hurry up and deal with those damp sheets on the bed. Even the air has gotten humid."

"H-how did you know?!"

Xiao Yi Xian pointed at Xiao Ce, her slender finger trembling fiercely.

Xiao Ce pointed at himself and flashed a grin.

"I forgot to tell you. At this distance, I can detect even the slightest irregularity in the air."

He had indeed been curious at the door just now, but after getting closer, he had already guessed why Xiao Yi Xian's reaction had been so intense.

Xiao Ce was just a little curious.

Had Xiao Yi Xian consciously kneaded together water-element magic, or had she automatically released it unconsciously in her dream?

Judging by her appearance, it was most likely the latter!

After saying that with a mischievous grin, Xiao Ce bolted out of the room.

All that remained was Xiao Yi Xian's shriek of "Ah—," as she suffered a complete social death.

Not only had she failed to keep her secret, but Xiao Ce had also taken ruthless advantage of her.

Aside from feeling too ashamed to face anyone, Xiao Yi Xian was flooded with humiliation and anger. She felt that Xiao Ce was the demon star fated to plague her.

Xiao Ce waited outside in boredom for a while before Xiao Yi Xian finally came out with a red face. But upon seeing Xiao Ce, she gave a light, cold snort.

"Bastard, shameless, filthy!"

Xiao Ce smiled as he stroked his chin, his gaze roaming up and down Xiao Yi Xian's body.

"Since you've said that, if I'm not a little more bastardly, shameless, and filthy, wouldn't I be letting down your assessment?"

The moment those words left his mouth, Xiao Yi Xian's body trembled slightly, and she instantly behaved herself.

"Hahaha!"

Xiao Ce raised a hand and pinched Xiao Yi Xian's cheek, teasing her.

"To be honest, I still prefer the defiant look you had just now."