Chapter 48

"Why do you always throw yourself at a man, woman? How long has it been since you last saw a man?"

Xiao Qing's behavior annoyed Ying Gao. His words struck a nerve as well.

This ancient, barren forest was uninhabited all year round, and those who lived within it were mostly hideous old monsters. Handsome, charming men like Ying Gao were rarely seen.

The fragrance of essence, the juices of fresh flesh—there was no need to mention how delicious they were. Xiao Qing had not seen a man in a long time either, though of course Ying Gao was no ordinary man.

"Hmph... what kind of person are you? If you don't know how to show compassion, aren't you afraid you'll never find a wife?"

"This young lady should settle her own affairs first. I won't trouble you with mine."

Xiao Qing suddenly found Ying Gao rather interesting. Of course, teasing one's prey before tasting it was a kind of enjoyment too.

Thus, she used her beauty, trying to seduce Ying Gao in the most effective way possible.

Xiao Qing looked aggrieved, as though she had unspeakable suffering. "You really are completely lacking in romance! Don't you know..."

As she spoke, tears streamed down her face like a waterfall. Xiao Qing somehow produced a handkerchief, gently wiped away her tears, and choked out, "Don't you know that I like you? When you saved me from that old monster, I secretly vowed that I would marry you one day."

Hearing this, Ying Gao finally understood. All the doubts in his heart vanished.

So everything this woman had done was to bewitch his heart, lure him in, and then seize the chance to attack him.

In this remote wilderness, only demons and ghosts would go to such lengths to deal with him.