To make the words on the tree look more intimidating, Chen Shi'an even made a special trip into Falling Geese Slope, killed a small beast, and used its blood to stain every word red.
Only after finishing all this did he leave slowly with Mo Wuyang.
"Aren't you going to see Gu Qingyao?" Mo Wuyang asked softly.
Chen Shi'an shook his head. "What would I see her for? Zhang Qingfeng is dead. I've already told her and her father what to do next. They know how to proceed."
Mo Wuyang blinked. "Looks like your fox-fur gift wasn't meant for Gu Qingyao."
Chen Shi'an rolled his eyes. "Always dwelling on things that have nothing to do with you. Have you eaten too much meat lately and stuffed yourself silly?"
Mo Wuyang leaped onto Chen Shi'an's shoulder. "As long as they're male, whether human or demon beast, they can't stand the sight of a pretty female.
"The moment they see one, their beastly instincts are bound to erupt.
"Gu Qingyao is fresh-faced and beautiful, and she has feelings for you. Now she's even sworn a martial dao oath of loyalty to you. You can demand anything you want from her.
"Don't tell me you've never had any improper thoughts."
Chen Shi'an cleared his throat and straightened his back. "Your master is a dragon among men. How could ordinary people compare?
"Which of the women your master has met hasn't been lovely and charming? Have I ever entertained the slightest thought about them?
"Your master harbors grand ambitions. I want the realm, not beauties!
"How could mere carnal desire cloud these wise eyes of mine?"
Mo Wuyang curled his lip. "What about Fang Ruyu? What about those three days and three nights?"
"..."
Chen Shi'an froze on the spot.
Only after a long