The Mysterious Expert Chasing the Thunder God Sword

Long Ye was stunned for a moment.

The woman's words had been tactful, but Long Ye understood their hidden meaning. The fact that she had bathed in front of him further confirmed it.

She clearly wanted to develop a relationship with him that skipped the process and went straight to the result. Put plainly, she wanted to marry him directly.

That would also fulfill what she had said: everything in the Land of Snow, including herself, would be handed over to him. He would have both the kingdom and the beauty—a fatal temptation to any ordinary man.

Long Ye did not hesitate. He laughed.

"Xue Ji, why are you forcing yourself like this? I believe you when you say you have some favorable impression of me, but entrusting yourself to me is still too much. After all, we haven't known each other for very long..."

"Since it isn't for personal reasons, then it can only be because of this country. You're afraid that once we leave, you won't be able to control the Land of Snow by yourself, so you plan to sacrifice yourself to ensure I'll keep helping you forever."

Xue Ji did not refute him.

"Feelings can always develop. Besides, I don't think that after missing out on you, Big Brother Long Ye, I could find another man who surpasses you in every way!"

Long Ye smiled.

"Xue Ji, you need to have more confidence in yourself. I'm honored that you think so highly of me today. If you ever need help in the future, you can send someone to find me. As long as I'm still in the Shinobi World, I'll definitely come."

His tactful refusal left the woman plenty of dignity.

Hearing this, the tension drained from the woman's body. She felt disappointed and regretful, but