The clouds and rain abruptly ceased!
Qingyi's skin was flushed pink, her eyes brimming with autumn waters. Half-lidded, she looked languid, her entire body limp and weak.
Dewdrops covered her forehead. She had clearly been through a great battle and was utterly exhausted, looking like a cat that had stolen a taste of forbidden fish.
"This is all your fault. You really could get someone killed..." Qingyi chided, resting her head on Lin Fan's chest, her eyes full of reproach.
"Yes, it's all my fault. I seduced you and forced myself on you, like a tyrant drawing a bow. Don't feel burdened." Lin Fan went along with her words, taking all the blame.
"I... that's not what I meant..." Qingyi tried to explain.
But Lin Fan interrupted, "No need to say more. I understand. You don't need to be afraid, either. I'm here for everything. At worst, I'll let Yue Chan stab me a few extra times."
He gently stroked her smooth back as if comforting her, then lit a spirit cigarette, utterly at ease.
As for everything else... to hell with it!
"Don't say that. When the time comes, I'll face her with you," Qingyi whispered, though she still felt a little guilty.
She was like a younger sister who had stolen the household while her older sister was away. It was not merely immoral, but a betrayal.
She could already imagine Yue Chan's expression when the time came. She would surely erupt in thunderous fury and wish she could destroy this secondary body of hers.
The two had originally been one, so Qingyi understood this very well. Her primary body was proud and had guarded against the Demoness and other women since childhood.
Yet now someone from her own side had stolen her home. She would probably be