"..."
Poking her head out of the covers, Zuo Xiaonian stared wide-eyed at Zuo Xiaoduo as though she no longer recognized him. Never in her wildest dreams had she imagined that this fellow would one day threaten her, much less in such a peculiar atmosphere.
A fierce gleam slowly entered her eyes. "Doggie! You know nothing of power..."
Zuo Xiaoduo looked perfectly unruffled. "I know your cultivation is profound and your abilities are vast. You could subdue me in an instant, but I bet you aren't sure you can stop me from shouting even once. Try laying a finger on me, and let's see who comes out ahead!"
Smoke practically poured from Zuo Xiaonian's seven orifices, yet for the moment, she truly dared not make a rash move.
Chapter 39: A Windfall from Heaven
She did suspect that Zuo Xiaoduo might be even more afraid than she was of their parents finding out about their current situation, but more than that, she was unwilling and afraid to take the risk.
What if their parents saw her in Xiao Duo's room, still under his covers at this late hour, with even the bed collapsed beneath them...
The mere thought made Zuo Xiaonian burn all over with embarrassment.
How could she dare actually put it to the test?
Although her strength was greatly diminished at the moment, subduing Zuo Xiaoduo would still take no more than a thought. Nine times out of ten, she could stop him from crying out, but there was a risk all the same.
Having finally gained the upper hand for once, something he had not enjoyed in a long time, Zuo Xiaoduo could not help feeling triumphant and full of swagger. He sauntered over with the strut of a grand old master, sat down brazenly, and said,