Hearing Gu Yue's invitation, Xiao Chen paused slightly, a flicker of surprise and astonishment crossing his eyes.
He truly had not expected Gu Yue to invite him to her "home" again.
The last time Gu Yue had extended the same invitation, he had refused on the spot, almost without hesitation.
After all, Gu Yue's "family" was a little dangerous.
Others might not know what place Gu Yue meant by "home," but he knew perfectly well.
The one who ran the Star Dou Great Forest was here.
Her so-called family were not ordinary humans, either, but a group of ferocious beasts led by Di Tian!
Just imagining going to the Star Dou Great Forest with Gu Yue and seeing a bunch of ferocious beasts playing house with her was enough to give Xiao Chen a thrill.
His heart was weak. He would sit that one out.
Now, several months later, Gu Yue had brought it up again, instantly putting Xiao Chen on guard as his thoughts raced.
The two talked as they walked.
He looked up at Gu Yue, who was smiling beside him, and asked, "Why are you inviting me?"
Gu Yue's eyes curved, a faint smile lingering on her lips as she spoke in a gentle, casual tone. "Do I need a reason?"
Xiao Chen raised his eyebrows slightly, refusing to let it go. "Don't you?"
"No."
Gu Yue's smile deepened. An elusive meaning lay hidden in her clear eyes as she met his gaze openly, without the slightest evasion.
Xiao Chen fell silent.
He did not quite dare gamble on what Gu Yue intended by repeatedly inviting him to her home.
One invitation could be a passing whim, but repeated invitations of her own accord definitely concealed a deeper meaning.
Xiao Chen could not help secretly wondering just