Xiao Yi Xian's body stiffened slightly. Her forehead rested against Lu Heng's broad shoulder, her nose filled with that familiar, faint medicinal fragrance.
Lu Heng lowered his head, bringing his lips close to Xiao Yi Xian's delicate, crystalline earlobe. His warm breath brushed against her fair neck.
A faint blush swiftly crept up Xiao Yi Xian's ears. Leaning against Lu Heng's chest, she lost more than half her strength.
"Nonsense."
Lu Heng tightened his arms, his palm covering her slim, soft lower back and conveying warmth through her thin clothes.
"You're my woman. Other than me, no one in this world has the right to bully you, and no one can even think of laying a hand on you."
"If Ice River Valley wants your Woe Poison Physique, then they're sending their heads straight to the chopping block."
Xiao Yi Xian buried her face in Lu Heng's chest and lightly punched his back, letting out a soft, shy huff.
"You're the only one who's so overbearing. So many people are watching. Hurry up and let go."
Han Xue covered her mouth and giggled at the side, deliberately clearing her throat as well.
"Cough, cough! Sister, look at brother-in-law. His eyes are full of Sister Xian'er. The two of us have been standing here for ages, and we haven't even gotten a cup of hot tea."
Han Yue's face reddened slightly as she raised a hand and tapped her younger sister on the forehead.
"You talk too much. You always have to stick your nose into everything."
Han Yue stepped forward, smoothed her wind-tousled silver hair, and dusted nonexistent dirt from Lu Heng's shoulder.
"Senior Hei Qing, Lu Heng, you traveled hundreds of thousands of miles. You must have expended quite a bit of strength. It's getting late, so please go