Delicious!

Returning to the inn's entrance, Chen Xuanqing suddenly furrowed his brows as if he had remembered something important.

He could only mutter to himself, "Oh no, it seems I forgot to book a room."

Hearing his words, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing also immediately realized the severity of the problem.

The three of them exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with a sense of helplessness. After all, the sky was already dark now, and finding another inn probably wouldn't be easy.

Thus, the three of them walked straight into the inn and found the busy waiter.

Chen Xuanqing asked somewhat urgently, "Waiter, do you still have any vacant rooms here?"

Hearing this, the waiter stopped the task in his hands, looked up at the three of them, and then revealed a hint of a troubled expression.

He immediately smiled apologetically, "I'm sorry, three esteemed guests, we only have one large room left here now. Do you see... would you mind squeezing in?"

After speaking, he even deliberately glanced at Chen Xuanqing with a meaningful look, clearly hoping that this powerful Lord Soul Master would take his good intentions into consideration.

However, just as Chen Xuanqing prepared to speak, he felt a sharp pain at his waist.

It turned out that Xiao Wu had made a move; she quietly pinched Chen Xuanqing's waist hard, and a refreshing yet agonizing sensation surged straight to Chen Xuanqing's crown.

Chen Xuanqing let out a cry of pain immediately and pretended to glare fiercely as he told the waiter, "Waiter, are you sure there are no other rooms? There are three of us, how are we supposed to live in one large room?"

Hearing this, the waiter also wore a bitter expression. He shook his head helplessly, "There really are no other rooms left, three Lord Soul Masters. Although our business is booming here, the rooms are limited as well. How would I dare to deceive you?"

Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing spoke up as well. She said in a deep voice, "Since that's the case, let's take the room then. I'll sleep on the couch when the time comes, and you and Xiao Wu can sleep on the bed. Anyway, the two of you have always slept like that."

Although her words carried a trace of dissatisfaction and helplessness, Zhu Zhuqing also understood that the current situation left no other choice.

Therefore, she took the lead and walked toward the stairs, preparing to go upstairs to rest.

Chen Xuanqing and Xiao Wu exchanged glances; the puffed-up Xiao Wu glared at Chen Xuanqing, but she had no choice except to follow along helplessly.

Once the three of them stepped into the room, the scene before them left both Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing stunned.

Although the room was tidy, the furnishings were extremely simple. Aside from a large bed, there wasn't even a single couch or chair.

Xiao Wu blinked her eyes and said with an incredulous expression, "No way! How can this be? Could it be that the three of us have to squeeze onto one bed? Don't tell me someone did this on purpose..."

Hearing this, Chen Xuanqing hurriedly covered Xiao Wu's mouth, glared at her, and whispered, "You're only twelve years old, and Zhu Zhuqing is only eleven. The two of you little girls shouldn't let a gentleman's mind stray. Am I that kind of person?"

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing also recovered her wits. Although she felt somewhat displeased in her heart, she still tried to remain calm.

She softly said, "How about this, I'll make a floor bed. You two sleep on the bed."

A wave of emotion stirred in Chen Xuanqing's heart, and he nodded as he said, "That works too, then you can make a floor bed. I've wronged you, Zhu Zhuqing."

Just like that, Chen Xuanqing and Xiao Wu lay down on the large bed, while Zhu Zhuqing spread out her own bedding on the floor.

After the lights were turned off, the room plunged into darkness.

Zhu Zhuqing, who had been sitting in a carriage all day, closed her eyes to prepare for sleep; however, right at this moment, soft noises traveled to her ears.

She furrowed her brows slightly and listened closely. It turned out to be Chen Xuanqing and Xiao Wu whispering to each other.

"Stop touching, Brother Xuanqing, you're making me tickle all over."

"I'm just checking how your cultivation is coming along. Indeed, your physical fitness has gotten a bit better."

In her heart, Zhu Zhuqing cursed the two of them for having no shame, yet she was also so disturbed that all sleepiness vanished, and she opened her eyes to stare blankly at the ceiling.

Meanwhile, the two people on the bed continued, even showing signs of escalating further.

"Brother Xuanqing, you're so gross! Your saliva even dripped onto me."

"Ah! That's just because you smell too good, Xiao Wu!"

"Don't... don't lick."

The conversation between Chen Xuanqing and Xiao Wu grew more and more explicit. Zhu Zhuqing, lying beneath the bed, couldn't sleep either and could only listen to these seductive sounds.

Finally, after Zhu Zhuqing herself listened until she was burning with unfulfilled desire, she didn't even know when she had fallen asleep.

Early the next morning, sunlight streamed through the lattice window, spilling onto Zhu Zhuqing's face. She slowly opened her eyes, only to discover that she was currently lying in Chen Xuanqing's embrace.

Just waking up, Zhu Zhuqing instantly widened her eyes in terror and let out a startled gasp, "Ah!!!"

Chen Xuanqing was awakened by her voice and blearily opened his eyes.

Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's panicked expression, Chen Xuanqing reacted swiftly and said in a deep voice, "I said I rolled off and fell during the night while sleeping, do you believe me?"

A flush bloomed across Zhu Zhuqing's face. She struggled, wanting to get up, only to find that her body was tightly held in Chen Xuanqing's embrace.

Chen Xuanqing's two unruly hands were even placed right on her chest and behind her buttocks. In such a posture, Zhu Zhuqing only felt as if she was about to be kneaded into Chen Xuanqing's body.

Thus, Zhu Zhuqing felt both shy and somewhat angry as she said in a low voice, "You... how could you do this!"

Seeing this, Chen Xuanqing quickly released his hands and explained, "Really, I swear, I didn't mean to. I was sleeping too soundly last night, and before I knew it..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Zhu Zhuqing, "Stop talking, I... I believe you."

Although Zhu Zhuqing said she believed him with her lips, an inexplicable sentiment surged within her heart.

She discovered that her feelings toward Chen Xuanqing seemed to have undergone some changes. That intimate contact made her heart race and her cheeks burn.

Chen Xuanqing also sensed Zhu Zhuqing's change, secretly gloating in his heart, yet feeling somewhat worried at the same time.

Knowing that his feelings for Zhu Zhuqing had already exceeded the boundaries of friendship, Chen Xuanqing still couldn't be certain whether Zhu Zhuqing held the exact same feelings.

The two of them lay awkwardly on the bed like this, neither speaking for a time.

Until Xiao Wu's voice came from outside the door, "Zhu Zhuqing, Brother Xuanqing, are you awake yet? Breakfast is already prepared, oh!"

Only then did Zhu Zhuqing and Chen Xuanqing snap out of it like waking from a dream. The two of them quickly tidied up the bedding and walked out of the room.

When the three of them arrived downstairs, a breakfast complete with color, aroma, and taste was already laid out on the table.

Xiao Wu stood to the side with her hands behind her back, a teasing smile hanging on her face as her gaze drifted back and forth between Chen Xuanqing and Zhu Zhuqing.

Her smile made the two of them somewhat embarrassed, as if some secret had been seen right through.

Chen Xuanqing gave a light cough, attempting to ease the awkward atmosphere. He walked up to Xiao Wu's side and said softly, "Xiao Wu, stop teasing us. Zhu Zhuqing and I..."

Hearing this, Xiao Wu deliberately put on a heartbroken expression and chided playfully, "Oh my, Brother Xuanqing, you're already starting to protect Zhu Zhuqing? You really have new love and forget the old."