Qing Lin to Share His Bed?

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li noticed his unusual scrutiny.

Following Xiao Yan's gaze, both of their expressions turned strange.

This little brat ignored the cheerful, lively Xue Lan, only to take a liking to Qing Lin?

His tastes were far too peculiar!

The brothers exchanged a glance and quickly reached an unspoken agreement.

Why not give Qing Lin to Xiao Yan?

The brothers had their reasons for making that decision.

Because Stone Desert City had spent years fighting the Medusa Clan, its residents and mercenaries alike deeply disliked the Snake-People Tribe.

As a girl of mixed human and snake-person blood, Qing Lin was naturally unwelcome among the people of Stone Desert City.

Of course, Xiao Ding and Xiao Li were both upright men and did not discriminate against the half-human, half-snake Qing Lin.

But although neither of them discriminated against her, Qing Lin plainly could not live a very happy life in Stone Desert City's hostile environment.

That was why the brothers thought of having Qing Lin leave Stone Desert City with Xiao Yan and become his little maidservant.

Once Xiao Yan finished his travels and returned to the Xiao Clan, Qing Lin would be able to live a peaceful, stable life.

After exchanging a glance with his brother, Xiao Ding spoke first. "Little Yanzi, I see you don't have anyone to look after your daily needs during your travels.

"Why not take Qing Lin along? She could look after your meals, clothing, and everyday needs."

Xiao Yan was startled.

Have the bearer of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils wait on me? Brothers, do you have any idea what you're saying?

Xiao Yi Xian was also at the banquet, attending as Xiao Yan's sworn younger sister.

When she heard the conversation at Xiao Yan's table, she immediately looked over with wide eyes.

What's this supposed to mean? Someone wants to steal my position as his maid?

But when she turned and saw Qing Lin beside him, timidly pouring wine with her head lowered, Xiao Yi Xian sighed.

She seemed to see her own shadow in Qing Lin.

Fine. With another person around, I'll have someone to share the burden.

Qing Lin was listening too. At Xiao Ding's words, her expression faltered, but she said nothing and continued silently pouring wine for Xiao Yan.

Qing Lin and Xiao Yi Xian were indeed somewhat alike. Both felt inferior.

But on closer examination, the depth of their inferiority was as far apart as heaven and earth.

Xiao Yi Xian's insecurity was that of a country girl entering a big city for the first time, with little experience of the wider world.

Qing Lin, however, did not even consider herself human. Her inferiority stemmed from her very bloodline, leaving her feeling lesser than others, low as the dust.

Throughout her years in Stone Desert City, she had been deeply grateful to Xiao Ding and Xiao Li for their immense kindness in taking her in and protecting her.

She had intended to spend her entire life toiling like an ox or a horse for Xiao Ding, Xiao Li, and the Desert Iron Mercenary Group.

She had never expected Xiao Ding and Xiao Li to give her to Xiao Yan.

She did not know that Xiao Ding and Xiao Li hoped she could follow Xiao Yan back to Wutan City and enjoy a better life. She merely thought the two commanders doted on Xiao Yan and, seeing that he liked her, had decided to give her to him as a plaything.

Her heart was filled with sorrow, but if letting herself be toyed with could repay even a fraction of the commanders' great kindness, then it would be worth it.

Thus, she remained silent from beginning to end.

Naturally, Xiao Yan had to tread carefully when dealing with the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.

The banquet was no place to discuss things in detail, so he merely smiled and sidestepped the subject.

He planned to speak with Qing Lin alone once the banquet ended.

The banquet finally ended late that night. At Xiao Ding's arrangement, Qing Lin supported Xiao Yan as he returned to the guest room to rest.

Sitting on the bed in the guest room, Xiao Yan shook his head and cleared his mind.

Naturally, he would never truly get drunk. That was not his style.

Seeing Qing Lin busy fetching water to wash his feet, Xiao Yan gave a light cough, stopped her, and called her over to his side.

As Qing Lin approached with gentle, timid steps, Xiao Yan propped up his chin and sank into thought.

How should I win over this bearer of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils and put her abilities to use?

When I won over Xiao Yi Xian, I arranged a life-saving favor as the starting point, then treated her sincerely until I gradually won her loyalty.

But Qing Lin has a simple background and straightforward relationships. There's no conflict for me to stir up and create some life-saving favor.

This is a little tricky!

Watching Xiao Yan sit boldly on the edge of the bed, Qing Lin's heart tightened.

Under Xiao Ding and Xiao Li's management, the Desert Iron Mercenary Group had no custom of making maidservants share their masters' beds.

But that did not mean maidservants were not supposed to do so.

At least, Qing Lin knew that the maidservants in Stone Desert City's other mercenary groups were all obliged to provide such service.

Young Master Xiao Yan was no ordinary guest. Presumably, Commander Xiao Ding had sent her here because she was supposed to share Xiao Yan's bed.

Biting her lip, Qing Lin silently steeled herself.

Qing Lin, you're a half-human, half-snake monster. Anywhere else, you'd be no better than a pet magical beast. You've already enjoyed more than enough happiness under the two commanders' protection all these years.

Have you really started thinking of yourself as a normal person?

Even if you were a normal person, in this situation, with your status, serving him in bed would still be your duty.

What are you hesitating for?

Hurry up, loosen your clothes and belt, and attend to Young Master Xiao Yan!

Gritting her teeth, Qing Lin leaned toward Xiao Yan's embrace while her trembling hands began undoing her belt.

"Young Master Xiao Yan, it's late. Let Qing Lin help you rest."

Xiao Yan came back to his senses. Seeing Qing Lin with her clothes already half-unfastened, his expression changed at once.

What's going on?

I haven't even figured out how to win your heart, and you're already giving it to me?

Besides, you're only fourteen or fifteen. What kind of beast would I be if I actually slept with you!

After that initial change of expression, Xiao Yan immediately realized that Qing Lin had probably misunderstood.

With a wry smile, Xiao Yan thought, What I want is your loyalty and your fighting strength, not that bean-sprout body of yours.

They say the quickest route to a woman's heart is through her body, but I disdain using that method.

Xiao Yan caught Qing Lin's hand and stopped her, only to freeze in place himself.

He still had not thought of a way to win Qing Lin's loyalty.

Qing Lin saw Xiao Yan holding her hand and staring blankly at her, with little lust on his face.

Her heart trembled. She thought her looks were too ordinary to catch Young Master Xiao Yan's discerning eye.

But she had to repay Xiao Ding and Xiao Li's great kindness.

Tonight, she simply had to serve him in bed.

Gritting her teeth again, Qing Lin decided to bring out her last hidden trump card.

She pushed her sleeve farther up to expose her arm and said bashfully, "Young master, Qing Lin is different from other women. I have a unique charm of my own. Please have a taste."

Xiao Yan turned his head and saw tiny scales scattered across the arm exposed beneath Qing Lin's sleeve, glimmering in the candlelight.

Xiao Yan was utterly astonished!

Humans had no scales, while snake-people only had scales on the snake tails that formed their lower bodies. He truly had not expected a half-human, half-snake girl to have skin and scales growing together.

Now that's something new!

Seeing that Xiao Yan had indeed become interested, Qing Lin sighed inwardly and thought, Commanders, at least I've done right by your kindness.

With that, she closed her eyes and moved to fall into Xiao Yan's arms, leaving him to do as he pleased.

But a pair of large hands caught her shoulders.

Looking at Qing Lin's sorrowful, vulnerable expression, Xiao Yan's heart stirred. He had finally thought of a way to win her loyalty!