Hu Xiaotian remained leaning backward. He gently lifted both palms against Baobao's arms, neutralizing her attack, then turned his palms into claws. His hands slipped like ghosts through her exposed centerline, reaching straight for her chest and landing unerringly on her twin peaks. The Dark Nether Yin Wind Claw-Hu Xiaotian had put no small amount of hard work into this particular skill.
Baobao's flurry of attacks had pulled at her wound again. The pain distorted her movements, and she nearly fell. Had Hu Xiaotian's claws not supported her, she would certainly have landed flat on her face.
Hu Xiaotian showed restraint, ultimately unable to bring himself to squeeze. With a gentle push, he shoved Baobao aside and retreated two steps. He held one hand behind his back and extended the other forward, holding the short sword. "Don't misunderstand. I was reaching for this sword."
Baobao had come off worse in every exchange and realized she was no match for Hu Xiaotian. She could only swallow the humiliation and bite her cherry-red lip. "You lecherous scoundrel! How dare you humiliate me..."
Hu Xiaotian protested bitterly, "Heaven and earth bear witness! I'm a eunuch-how could I have any such intentions? Never mind you, even if the most beautiful woman under heaven stripped naked and lay before me, I wouldn't be moved."
"You... eunuch... despicable, shameless! Filthy!" Only after cursing him did Baobao feel a little better.
Hu Xiaotian had finally discovered the advantage of being a eunuch: he could cop a feel with a perfectly clear conscience.
Baobao pointed at the short sword. "Give it back!"
Hu Xiaotian said, "I'd better keep it for you for now, so you don't accidentally hurt anyone."
He glanced toward the blanket. "Miss Baobao, you should change into those clothes as soon as possible. I'll send