Xu Nian released Ji Yuebai’s sleeve and stepped in front of her, opening her fingers to reveal the jade earrings, her charming eyes fixed unwaveringly on Ji Yuebai. “Yuebai, you haven’t helped me put these on today.” Ji Yuebai’s gaze settled on the jade earrings resting in Xu Nian’s delicate palm. After a moment of silence, she finally picked them…
Xue Ling paused momentarily, then suddenly announced, “I just remembered something I need to do. I’ll be going first.” But as she began to step away, she was swiftly reeled back by Mu Yanyu, who reminded her, “That’s not what you said just now, Ling’er.” Xu Nian, observing the drama unfold yet not wanting to show too much interest, imitated…
Xu Nian wanted to escape, but the two behind her firmly grasped the corners of her clothes, making it difficult for her to break free. Helpless, she had no choice but to hesitantly retract the foot she had already stepped out of the door with, weakly turning back to ask, “What do you need me to do?” Unaware of Xu…
Mu Yanyu shook her head, dismissing her earlier speculation as improbable. She rationalized that Ji Yuebai probably had some urgent matters to attend to and had temporarily entrusted Xu Nian to her care. Being a cultivator herself, Mu Yanyu understood the critical importance of uninterrupted focus during key moments in cultivation. Even the slightest disturbance could lead to dire consequences,…
Thinking for a moment, Xu Nian added, “I’ll wait for you on the couch.” She felt like the most considerate and empathetic bed-warming snake. Unexpectedly, Ji Yuebai, deviating from her usual routine, declined Xu Nian’s offer: “No need, I’m going to cultivate tonight. You should sleep by yourself.” Xu Nian’s eyelashes fluttered in disbelief. Unlike her, who practiced cultivation in…