A Secret Meeting in the Chamber; Qin Yao Plans to Expose a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast

Her face no longer wore the gentle mask she usually put on.

It was a perfect face.

Her skin was fair as snow, her nose straight, and her slender phoenix eyes now held a faint smile and a touch of barely perceptible shyness.

The tiny Six-Winged Angel mark between her brows seemed to come alive in the glow of the luminous pearl.

Her presence made the entire secret chamber shine.

"What? Lost in admiration?"

Qian Renxue walked over to him, her voice laced with teasing amusement.

Qin Yao came back to himself, set down his cup, rose to his feet, and pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly.

"Sister Xue'er, you look beautiful today."

His voice was low, tinged with desire.

Qian Renxue's body stiffened at first, but soon relaxed. She wrapped her arms around Qin Yao's waist and buried her face against his chest.

"Such a smooth talker."

She said it, but the corners of her lips rose despite herself.

For tonight's meeting, she had specially changed into this formal gown, one she wore only on the grandest occasions.

She wanted him to see her at her most beautiful.

Qin Yao held her, savoring the softness of her body in his arms, and felt utterly content.

They embraced quietly for a while, neither of them speaking.

At last, Qian Renxue gave him a gentle push.

"All right, let go of me for now. We have serious matters to discuss."

Only then did Qin Yao reluctantly release her and help her sit in a chair.

"What could be more important than holding you, Sister Xue'er?" he teased deliberately.

Qian Renxue rolled her eyes at him, her expression alluring.

"Stop fooling around."

The blush on her face had not yet faded, but her expression had returned to its usual composure.