Ye Lingling: I'm sorry, I came at the wrong time.

"Mmph..."

That sudden kiss, carrying the unique, green awkwardness and defiant impulsiveness of a young girl, pressed heavily against Yu Tianjiao's lips.

Time seemed to freeze for a heartbeat; in the dim room, only the sound of their suddenly rapid breathing remained.

Yu Tianjiao's pupils dilated slightly, clearly not expecting Dugu Yan to retaliate in such a manner.

He could clearly feel the soft sensation on his lips, as well as the cold, slick, and surprisingly powerful snake tail wrapped around his waist.

It was evident that Dugu Yan had forgotten to deactivate her Martial Soul Possession.

But that only made it more stimulating!

The girl's warm breath brushed against his cheek, carrying a faint, elusive sweetness.

However, this bold counterattack lasted for less than two seconds.

Dugu Yan finally realized what she had done, and those emerald eyes were instantly filled with immense embarrassment and panic.

She abruptly released the arms wrapped around Yu Tianjiao's neck, and the snake tail coiled around his waist slid away as if it had been electrocuted.

Stumbling as her feet hit the floor, she tried to scramble out of Yu Tianjiao's embrace using both her hands and tail, her cheeks flushed as if they might bleed.

"E-enough, right? That was my first kiss..."

She shouted incoherently, her voice trembling with a forced, aggressive tone, yet she dared not meet Yu Tianjiao's eyes, focusing only on lowering her head to straighten her torn emerald dress, as if that could hide her heart, which was about to leap out of her chest, and her burning face.

Yu Tianjiao watched Dugu Yan, who had transformed from an aggressive little demoness into a flustered little quail, and feeling the lingering warmth on his lips along with her faint, unique scent, the curve of his mouth slowly widened, eventually settling into a meaningful smile.

Far from letting go, he tightened his arms, pulling the fleeing, delicate body back into his embrace.

He lowered his head slightly, his scorching breath intentionally brushing against her reddened earlobe, his low voice sounding like a devil's temptation as it drifted slowly into her ear:

"Yanzi, this method of compensation of yours~" He intentionally drew out the tone, watching the body in his arms stiffen, "is quite unique. A set of tea sets for a kiss? Hmm, this deal, it seems I've profited greatly?"

"You! Yu Tianjiao! You bastard! You got the benefit and are still acting smug! Let me go!"

Dugu Yan was both ashamed and furious, struggling even harder, her snake tail thrashing restlessly against the floor, making soft thumping sounds.

She finally raised her head to glare at him fiercely, but her glistening, watery eyes and flushed face robbed the glare of any intimidation, adding instead a touch of coquettishness.

Yu Tianjiao glanced at the panel and found that the task of punishing Xiao Yi Xian was actually half-completed, leaving him deep in thought.

In such a situation, either his intensity wasn't high enough, or...

But never mind that; he would just have to increase the intensity first.

Thinking of this, he laughed again, looking down to admire Dugu Yan's shy, pretty appearance, feeling that he had discovered a new side of her today.

"Let go? How could I do that." He leaned in closer with a mischievous glint, his nose almost touching her forehead. "You broke the tea set, and you offered the kiss as compensation. Now... it's my turn to punish you."

"W-what punishment? What else do you want!"

Dugu Yan's heart beat even faster, a strange emotion mixed with nervousness and an inexplicable anticipation spreading in the depths of her heart, making her almost forget to struggle, only watching his handsome face inches away with vigilance and panic.

Yu Tianjiao's thumb gently brushed over the forehead Dugu Yan had just flicked, his gaze lingering on her rosy lips for a moment, his mouth curled in a dangerous, ambiguous arc:

"That apology kiss just now was too rushed; it made my teeth ache. As a punishment..." He paused intentionally, and only after Dugu Yan's breathing grew more rapid did he continue, "I am going to teach you properly how to kiss someone."

Before the words had faded, and without waiting for Dugu Yan to react, his other hand gently pressed against the back of her head, and he lowered his head to kiss those moist red lips once more.

"Mmph..."

A boom echoed in Dugu Yan's mind, and it instantly went blank.

All her struggles and shame were shattered by this sudden kiss.

All she could do was subconsciously clutch the lapels of his shirt, sinking repeatedly into the love woven between their lips and teeth.

It was unknown how much time had passed before the two finally parted their lips; Dugu Yan's Martial Soul Possession had already deactivated due to her inability to focus, and her legs hung limply.

Her entire face was flushed, and she looked at the handsome, tall youth before her with incredibly rapid breathing, her watery eyes burning with a flame that threatened to consume both her and him.

"Tianjiao~"

Her voice carried a hint of seduction, as charming as a soul-snatching fox.

Yu Tianjiao was also feeling quite intoxicated, his chest heaving heavily, his gaze filled with undisguised aggression.

Just as the two were about to take the next step, a knock on the door suddenly brought them back to reality.

Knock, knock, knock!

Outside the door, Ye Lingling knocked on Yu Tianjiao's door.

The expressions of the two inside changed; they quickly let go of each other and immediately began to straighten their clothes.

Yu Tianjiao watched Dugu Yan get ready before going to open the door, where he saw the girl in the black dress with a graceful figure.

"Lingling?"

Upon hearing the identity of the visitor, Dugu Yan felt a sudden pang of guilt. If it were any other day, she wouldn't fear Ye Lingling, but at this moment, having almost successfully "stolen" her best friend's man, she naturally lacked confidence.

"Tianjiao, is Yanzi already inside? Did I come too early?"

It was late, and the corridor was dim. Seeing Yu Tianjiao's unnatural expression, Ye Lingling assumed she had interrupted his private time with Dugu Yan and spoke with some embarrassment.

Yu Tianjiao naturally couldn't give a disappointing answer, so he quickly opened the door and invited Ye Lingling into the room.

Once inside, under the bright light of the room, Ye Lingling finally noticed that Yu Tianjiao's lips were stained with a significant amount of bright red lipstick. Looking at Dugu Yan, she saw that the lipstick on her lips was smudged, and the hem of her clothes had been torn...

"I'm sorry, perhaps I didn't come at the right time."

She had already imagined the scene of the two of them burning with passion and about to get down to business, and she suddenly felt a pang of bitterness in her heart, turning her head to leave.

How could Yu Tianjiao let her go? He immediately pulled her into his arms.

"No, you came at exactly the right time!"

As he spoke, he also pulled Dugu Yan into his embrace, so as not to show favoritism.

Hearing this, Dugu Yan rolled her eyes at Yu Tianjiao from an angle where Ye Lingling could not see.

To this, Yu Tianjiao merely pursed his lips slightly, signaling that she had better behave herself.

Seeing Yu Tianjiao's posture, which suggested he would act recklessly at the slightest provocation, Dugu Yan felt a lingering fear. She couldn't help but recall the feeling of being kissed so deeply she couldn't breathe, her heart racing like a drum and her body turning soft, and she couldn't help but press her legs together.

"Lingling, you two talk. I'm a bit tired and want to go back and rest."

Feeling the dampness between her legs, Dugu Yan bit her lower lip, struggled to pull herself out of Yu Tianjiao's arms, and after greeting Ye Lingling, she hurried away.