"Chen Jue, where are you going?"
The Ice Empress parted her crimson lips, her smile tinged with playfulness and reluctance to part.
Chen Jue gently threaded his fingers through her silky hair, his touch full of affection and reassurance.
"Me? Senior Lou Gao and I have something to do. We're heading to the Strength Clan, then to the Star Luo Empire!"
As he spoke, he gestured with his eyes and lightly pointed toward Lou Gao, who stood quietly beside them.
The Ice Empress followed his gaze and saw an old man with snow-white hair and beard standing leisurely nearby.
She immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
This one isn't a threat.
Although she knew she could do nothing about the women he already had, from now on, one fewer was one fewer!
"Hello!"
Lou Gao's gentle gaze settled on the slightly distracted Ice Empress, and he naturally extended his right hand.
The Ice Empress came back to her senses, a trace of warmth flickering in her eyes. She gently placed her hand in his, a graceful smile curving her lips.
"Hello, I'm... Since you're Chen Jue's friend, just call me Little Ice!"
There was a measure of caution in her words. She deliberately avoided revealing her true identity, afraid of bringing Chen Jue any unnecessary trouble.
"Hello, Little Ice!"
Lou Gao's smile deepened.
He saw that her beauty was every bit the equal of those schoolgirls from that morning, and she even carried a faint air of aloof nobility.
Ah!
Chen Jue's life is my dream!
The Ice Empress leaned lightly against Chen Jue's arm, her eyes shimmering softly. Her voice was as fine as a thread, with a wheedling sweetness.
"Chen Jue, could you take me with you?"
At her words, ripples stirred in Chen Jue's heart, and he