Dugu Chen smiled brightly and reached out to pinch the Ice Empress's cheeks.
"What? You're not happy that I've gotten stronger?"
"Of course I'm not happy. All you know is how to bully me. When will you go back to how you were before?"
"Damn it! Why didn't I bully you properly when you first came to the Far North?"
The Ice Empress stammered. With Dugu Chen pinching her mouth, even her words turned into incoherent babbling.
"Oh? You still want revenge on me?"
"Then you're in trouble now. The past was the past, and now is now. Stop treating the past like the present!"
"If you're weak, train more!"
Dugu Chen burst out laughing, his face carrying a hint of teasing.
"Xue'er, come help me! This stinking bastard keeps bullying me!"
A coquettish glint flashed through the Ice Empress's eyes as she hurriedly turned to Snow Empress for help.
Snow Empress helplessly spread her hands and said with a smile,
"Bing'er, I can't beat him either. Just let him bully you properly. It's not like he'll do anything to you..."
Clearly, Snow Empress was getting back at the Ice Empress for her earlier wavering.
The Ice Empress's eyes widened. Seeing the gloating in Snow Empress's eyes, she immediately understood.
"Xue'er, I was wrong! I won't dare do it again!"
"Save me..."
"You two have fun. I'll head back first!"
Snow Empress gave Dugu Chen a gentle smile, her eyes conveying a look of "good luck," before flying toward the Ice God Temple.
"Hehehe... Now that Snow Empress is gone, let's see who can save you!"
A wicked smile appeared on Dugu Chen's face as both hands continuously kneaded the Ice Empress's pretty cheeks.
"Stop... stop pinching me. I was wrong!"
The Ice Empress was on the verge of tears.