The next morning.
On a bed large enough for five people, Ling Xiao was the first of the three to wake up.
Even after a night of exertion, Ling Xiao did not feel tired in the slightest.
On the contrary, Snow Empress and Ice Empress, who had faced him two against one, were still lingering in bed.
Ling Xiao had not expected the three of them, all experiencing it for the first time, to be so wild.
Snow Empress lay to his left, while Ice Empress lay to his right.
Ling Xiao glanced at them. Both Snow Empress and Ice Empress slept very peacefully.
However, when Ling Xiao sat up, the Ice and Snow Emperors gradually woke as well.
Snow Empress lazily opened her eyes. "Ling Xiao? Why are you up so early?"
Happiness radiated from Snow Empress's face as Ling Xiao reached out and rubbed her cheek.
"It's not early anymore, Xue'er. The sun's practically shining on our asses."
Smack!
"Gasp!"
Snow Empress immediately sucked in a sharp breath. She suddenly pinched Ling Xiao hard at the waist.
A trace of embarrassed anger appeared on her face.
"What are you trying to do again? My waist is killing me!"
Seeing Snow Empress's slightly furrowed brows, Ling Xiao could not help feeling a pang of heartache.
He spoke to Snow Empress gently.
"You worked hard, Xue'er."
Snow Empress slowly shook her head.
"It wasn't hard. I'm very happy."
With that, Snow Empress slipped her hand into Ling Xiao's, and they clasped both hands tightly together.
Thinking about how they were planning to go watch the show today, Ling Xiao spoke directly to Snow Empress.
"By the way, Xue'er."
Snow Empress raised her head slightly, a hint of confusion passing over her blissful face.
"What is it?"
Ling Xiao voiced his