The Routine

The faint light from the rain filtered through the cave entrance, and the room fell silent for a moment, with only the slightly chilly autumn wind constantly blowing against the two women's elaborate dresses and soft, long hair.

The two look quite different.

One of them, carrying an iron bar, was clean and tidy, and appeared aggressive.

One of them was kneeling on the ground, soaking wet and disheveled, a pitiful sight.

Tianyan gripped the black iron pestle tightly, staring intently at Bai Muxi's white gauze dress, soaked by the rain, and the two mounds of rotting flesh pressed tightly against her chest by the wet fabric. He gritted his teeth and spoke each word slowly and deliberately:

"You deliberately broke through the wooden wall; from the very beginning, you were planning to seduce that lecherous man here, weren't you?"

A hint of surprise flashed through Bai Muxi's mind; she hadn't expected the Holy Maiden's words to be so direct.

Though she thought this in her heart, her face, wet with raindrops, remained calm and gentle as she cautiously looked up at Tianyan:

"Mu Xi had no such intention, and it was you, Holy Maiden, who broke through this wooden wall."

Tianyan's golden eyes flashed instantly as he stared at the alluring vixen before him, and he let out a cold snort:

"Then tell me, why not use Source Qi to shield yourself from the rain?"

Bai Muxi blinked and whispered without hesitation:

"Holy Maiden, you were in a fit of anger just now. I should be punished for Mu Xi you. How could I dare to use my Source Qi to resist?"

You tried to bully me, and I couldn't fight back, so I just lay down and took the beating. Now you're blaming me for not fighting back?

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Understanding the meaning behind the words, Tianyan's breathing quickened slightly, his red lips parted, but then closed again, then opened again, then closed again.

After several cycles, Tianyan's breathing began to become rapid.

Seeing this, Bai Muxi glanced up, then lowered her eyes again, and whispered a sarcastic remark:

"Your Holiness, if Mu Xi has angered you, you may punish her accordingly."

Having said that,

In the rain and dew that seeped into the room, Bai Muxi adjusted her kneeling posture.

It seemed to make it easier for Tianyan to slap her, but it also accentuated her alluring curves.

Tianyan seeing this, Tianyan was so angry that his body trembled slightly.

She knew this was something this scheming woman had done on purpose.

Bai Muxi was certain that she wouldn't teach that bastard a lesson in front of him, especially after the groundwork laid by her words just now.

She wanted to refute it with words, but she didn't know where to begin.

Because Bai Muxi's words make sense.

If she had dared to use her Source Qi to resist, the lesson she received would have been even more painful and profound.

After a few moments of silence, Tianyan suddenly turned around and glared at Xu Yuan, only to see that the bastard was staring intently at the scheming woman's body.

The jade-like hand gripping the black iron pestle suddenly tightened its grip, causing the hard instrument to make a soft "crackling" sound, and a handprint was directly crushed into it.

Xu Yuan shivered involuntarily and reluctantly looked away.

After a moment's pause, Xu Yuan found it somewhat amusing.

Despite having an absolute advantage in military strength, they were still rendered speechless by a few words.

This "washboard saint" is really terrible.

But then he thought about it again, and realized that this "washboard saintess" was much better than he remembered; she wasn't as naive as he thought.

At least she could smell the aroma of Little White's tea.

Of course, that's all.

If it were Princess Bandeau, let alone what would happen later, she wouldn't have given Little White the chance to show off his weapons in the first place.

You're a Grandmaster, not someone as indifferent and aloof as Ran Qingmo, yet you don't even know how to use Source Qi to avoid the rain?

The purpose is already obvious.

Xu Yuan turned his gaze back to the two women in front of the hole, and suddenly realized that he could no longer see Little White.

Tianyan used her petite figure and flowing palace dress to completely block his view.

After a moment of silence, Xu Yuan slowly stepped forward, adjusted his position, and whispered:

"Tianyan, what conflict just occurred between you two?"

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His voice was particularly clear in the quiet room and amidst the howling wind, but Tianyan did not answer Xu Yuan.

She's angry.

Hesitating whether or not to beat up Bai Muxi.

As the Tianyan their anger, Bai Muxi, kneeling on the ground, whispered her reply:

"Young Master, this is Mu Xi's fault. She shouldn't have angered the Holy Maiden."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan glanced at Little White, his gaze locking onto the weapons, and then asked in a low voice with a calm expression:

"What's up?"

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Bai Muxi subtly straightened her back, glanced tentatively at Tianyan in front of her, pursed her lips weakly, and ultimately remained silent.

This is something that you, young master, should discover for yourself.

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Upon seeing this expression, Xu Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly.

On the way south from the Utterdark Lands, this Little White had been secretly causing trouble the whole time.

For example, she would secretly come to his room at night to give him a massage; Li Qingyan, with his tea-like and yin-yang nature, was too domineering and didn't care about the young master; and she would calculate the time when Xu Yuan went to the bathroom to wash himself and deliberately leave the door open.

Initially, it was a test of Li Qingyan's magnanimity and bottom line, with the intention of replacing him.

Later, after realizing that he really couldn't afford to offend that princess, and that her son wasn't a fool, Little White changed his strategy.

She adopted a weak and pitiful image, competing with Li Qingyan in a less competitive manner.

A complete process: causing trouble, getting punished, and gaining sympathy.

And they enjoy it immensely.

Because it really works.

Even if Xu Yuan could see through it, who could dislike a Green Snail Spring tea shop that only cared about itself?

If it weren't for that wicked woman Li Qingyan keeping him in check the whole time, Xu Yuan might have already fallen deeply into Little White's gentle embrace.

But is it really necessary to go through all this trouble to deal with Tianyan, given Bai Muxi's level?

It seems that something must have happened during the time he followed Lou Ji downstairs.

Thinking,

Xu Yuan reached out and touched the girl in palace attire's slender waist, intending to ask her a question.

"Smack."

A crisp sound.

Before her fingertips could even touch the wide palace dress, it was already opened.

It hurts a little.

Tianyan glanced at him coldly, his clear voice suppressing his anger:

"Don't touch me."

Meeting that icy gaze, Xu Yuan immediately gave a French military salute and smiled:

"Subconscious, subconscious reaction."

Upon hearing this, Tianyan narrowed his eyes, stared at him for two seconds, then gave a soft snort and turned his head away.

Don't try that on me.

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Xu Yuan chuckled lightly, understanding the situation perfectly.

It seems he often used this trick on her when they were in a dream world.

He was taught by a wicked woman in his past life.

Be bolder; when you can use body language, don't talk. Body language is more effective at building rapport than words.

This is indeed useful in matters of love and sex, at least in past lives.

From patting the shoulder to pulling the wrist, to touching the waist, and sometimes even after sex, the relationship remains ambiguous.

I wonder if he followed this tactic to the end when he was in the illusion.

After all, this "washboard saintess" seemed like the type who would be too embarrassed to ask about the relationship between the two.

Thinking of this, Xu Yuan came back to his senses and said softly with a smile:

"Okay, from now on, if I want to touch you, I'll just let you know in advance."

Tianyan, still angry, took a couple of deep breaths upon hearing this and glared at him directly:

How could you be so shameless?

Xu Yuan gently stroked her cheek with his fingertips, brushing past her dew-free hair, and said softly:

"Then I'll only be shameless towards you from now on, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Tianyan golden eyes paused for a moment, he blinked, and then let out a cold laugh:

Your joke isn't funny at all.

"You don't believe me?"

"I trust you?"

Tianyan looked at him coldly, his breath as fragrant Ru Lan:

"If you care about your reputation, what about all your other female confidantes?"

Xu Yuan's mind raced, and he gently leaned forward, wanting to take her hand.

Tianyan narrowed his eyes upon seeing this, and was just about to teach this bastard a lesson when he heard his gentle and warm voice enter his ears:

"Soulmates. They are women, but only you are a true confidant."

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A tremor ran through Tianyan's heart, and he subconsciously stopped what he was doing.

At that moment, Xu Yuan had already taken her hand and pulled her into his arms.

Leaning against that familiar chest, Tianyan sniffed and let out a soft hum:

"Glib-tongued."

Xu Yuan gently put his arm around her slender waist and whispered in her ear:

Did I say something wrong? Aren't you the person who knows me best?

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Her delicate earlobes flushed slightly from his breath, and Tianyan clutched his sleeve, whispering softly:

"I already told you, don't lay a hand on me."

A familiar feeling welled up in his heart, Xu Yuan suddenly felt an uncontrollable restlessness, tightening his grip on the girl in his arms slightly.

"Mmm."

With a soft moan, a blush spread across Tianyan and translucent face.

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Bai Muxi, kneeling to the side, seemed to be deep in thought upon seeing this scene.

Then, he carefully moved little by little toward the large hole that had been punched through, preparing to jump directly into it.

She should go.

Young master probably doesn't want her to stay here now.

She didn't care, but the saintess probably couldn't accept a man having affairs with two women.

The moment she made a move, she met the young master's approving gaze.

She winked at the young master, then silently leaped off the pavilion.

Rain pattered against the window curtains, the two leaned against each other, everything was so peaceful.

Just as Xu Yuan was about to make a further move, and was about to roll over and pick the girl up in his arms, her clear voice suddenly rang out:

Have you touched it enough?

"." Xu Yuan.

The cold, emotionless voice startled Xu Yuan for a moment. Just as he was about to speak, the girl in his arms continued in her cold voice:

"Ha, I really asked a pointless question. With your thick skin, you're bound to have a hard time answering it."

As he spoke,

She placed her small hands behind her back on his large, constantly kneading hands, and then slowly and forcefully pulled his hands away.

After doing these,

She then reached out her other hand and inserted it between them, forcefully pushing him away little by little.

Seeing his dazed expression, Tianyan gently shook his head, his tone wistful:

"Xu Yuan, your answer just now was exactly the same as your answer in the illusion."

As he spoke,

Her eyes curved like the moon, crystal clear:

"So, if you want to continue trying to trick me, I suggest you remember everything that happened in the illusion first."