At her words, the corner of Chen Jue's mouth twitched slightly, revealing a helpless smile.
"That nose of yours..."
A sly gleam flashed through Zi Ji's eyes, and her lips curled upward as her laughter rang out, clear and sweet as silver bells.
"Were you going to call me a dog, my lord?"
Chen Jue was about to defend himself, but Zi Ji continued before he could speak.
Her voice grew more playful and teasing.
"If I were a dog, I'd feast on your flesh every day..."
Before she could finish, the Ice Empress and the Snow Woman suddenly walked over.
Seeing them, Zi Ji approached with light, graceful steps.
A gentle smile blossomed across her face.
"And you are...?"
There was a questioning note in her voice as her gaze moved between the Ice Empress and the Snow Woman.
Then it settled on the Ice Empress.
"You smell like my lord. You must be the new little sister he's found!"
The Ice Empress's delicate brows drew together, a haze of confusion passing through her eyes.
"Little sister? I'm not his little sister..."
Zi Ji froze for a moment, then her lips curved into an enchanting smile, her laughter chiming like silver bells.
"You're so adorable. No wonder Chen Jue likes you..."
Her words held a hint of teasing as she continued.
"Let me introduce myself. I'm the Hell Demon Dragon King. Everyone calls me Zi Ji!"
At that, the Ice Empress slowly extended her jade-white hand, a lingering trace of frost seeming to cling to her fingertips.
"Hello, I'm the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion..."
Before she had finished speaking, ripples were already spreading across the lake of her heart.
She involuntarily recalled something Chen Jue had casually mentioned earlier.
He had said he would take them to meet Sister