Taking a mile when given an inch and cutting straight through a tangled mess-that was Lou Yunxiao all over.
What had started as "wiping his eyes" had escalated into "wiping his mouth," and finally into "talking all night."
The next morning, he proposed rushing things along and getting married outright.
His mind moved so fast that Ning Ke could not have caught up on horseback.
And while Ning Ke was still utterly bewildered, Jiu Yuan knocked on the door.
"A Ke, we're almost at the Demon Palace. Why aren't you up yet?"
"Is Lou Yunxiao still in there with you? I saw him follow you inside last night, and he never came out. He didn't do anything to you, did he?"
Ning Ke's eyes flew wide, his scalp prickling!
Why did this feel like getting caught by my family sneaking around with a boyfriend they didn't approve of?!
Oh no, oh no. How was I supposed to explain this to Brother Jiu Yuan?
Just as his embarrassment brought sweat to his forehead, Lou Yunxiao stood up.
He was already fully dressed, standing tall and elegant, every inch a dignified gentleman.
But the fingers curled at his side still betrayed his nerves.
To Lou Yunxiao, physical intimacy was something only Cultivation Partners shared.
So, having taken Ning Ke, he had to take responsibility. Or rather, he could hardly wait to make Ning Ke his spouse, so all those people who spent their days coveting him would finally give up!
He drew a deep breath and opened the door. With a smile, Lou Yunxiao steeled himself and called out to Jiu Yuan.
"Good morning, older brother-in-law."
"...?" Jiu Yuan froze for a moment, then asked, "What did you call me?"
"Older brother-in-law," Lou Yunxiao repeated sincerely, then asked, "I want to become