Hu Xiaotian retreated step by step under her relentless advance until his back reached the wall, cursing inwardly. I thought a trip outside might teach you some restraint, you spoiled princess, but a dog never stops eating shit. You're still just as twisted. What the hell does the fire at Bright Moon Palace have to do with me? He protested, "Who has been feeding you such nonsense, Princess? I have always been open and upright in everything I do. How could I commit something so utterly devoid of conscience?"
Qiqi gave a cold chuckle. "It's not as though you haven't done it before. Didn't you kill Wei Hualin? Didn't you kill the eunuchs serving him?"
Her questions left Hu Xiaotian tongue-tied. Afraid someone might overhear her, he reached out to clamp a hand over her mouth.
Qiqi had been ready for him. The moment he reached out, she seized the initiative, grabbing his wrist and trying to twist his arm behind his back. Quan Dean had taught her this move specifically to counter the Dark Nether Yin Wind Claw. Though she held the advantage in technique, putting it into practice failed to produce the intended result. Hu Xiaotian twisted his wrist and slipped from her palm like a nimble snake. Qiqi felt an enormous force burst out against her grip, actually knocking her hand aside.
Hu Xiaotian immediately clawed toward Qiqi's chest. She thrust her chest forward, and just as his hand was about to land, he suddenly came to his senses. This is an imperial princess. Grabbing her there would be a capital offense. Besides, she's underage. As a young man with at least some moral principles, I can't possibly do something like that. He hastily pulled his hand back.
Hu Xiaotian showed mercy with his hand, but Qiqi's