Chapter 129: Showing Off Affection

Xie Yingying, wanting to save her own life, could only swallow her pride and endure. She lifted her small, palm-sized face and looked up at Bai Shengyun with a pleading smile, her expression fluttering like blossoms in the wind. "Immortal Lord, it was my fault. I was careless yesterday. From now on, I will surely change. Please give me another chance!"

Though her smile was radiant on the surface, in her heart she cursed this sly, scheming fox relentlessly. Just wait—once I get home, I’ll skin every fox and make cushions out of their pelts. How dare you threaten me?

"Good girl," Bai Shengyun said, satisfied, curling his lips slightly. His narrow, fox-like eyes absorbed every nuance of her expression, especially delighting in the sight of her daring to be angry but too afraid to speak.

“Hurry up and prepare!” The man flicked his sleeve and sat upright on the sofa to meditate. His long robe and hair dried within the time it took to burn half a stick of incense.

Xie Yingying couldn’t help but marvel again at the magic of this world—far more convenient than any washing machine! Truly a blessing for girls.

“If you keep staring like that, I’m afraid you’ll fall for me uncontrollably,” the man said, slowly opening his eyes, a faint, teasing smile playing at his lips.

Xie Yingying’s mouth twitched involuntarily, forcing a smile. “Immortal Lord, forgive my impertinence!” Then she immediately busied herself tidying her belongings.

Watching her huffing away, Bai Shengyun’s lips curved into a smile. Once ready, they left together.

As they stepped outside, the door across the way suddenly opened. Huo Tianqing saw Bai Shengyun emerge from Xie Yingying’s room and his smile instantly vanished. His face darkened, teeth clenched tightly. “Bai Shengyun, how did you get out of there?”

Damn it! If only I had set a three-day-and-night restriction!

Bai Shengyun, dressed in pristine white robes and wearing a purple crown, looked otherworldly. He lazily lifted his eyes and parted his rosy lips, bowing slightly as warm breath whispered near Xie Yingying’s ear, “Yingying is my woman. Is it so strange that we share a room?”

A tingling sensation ran through Xie Yingying’s body, but she dared not utter a word. As he said, exposing this in front of others would only give that scoundrel more excuses.

Her body trembled, her face a picture of restrained emotion that Huo Tianqing mistook for bashfulness. Enraged, he swung his fist and shouted, “Bai Shengyun, you’re asking for death!”

His fist was nearly upon him, yet Bai Shengyun remained calm and unruffled, not even raising his eyes, as if the man before him was beneath notice.

Xie Yingying quickly spread her arms to shield him and shouted, “Stop!”

Huo Tianqing’s fist froze mid-air, his face stiffening as he stared at her.

Her eyes locked onto his, and after a long, deep breath, she spoke slowly, “It was I who let him in. If you have anyone to blame, blame me.”

Bai Shengyun opened his folding fan and glanced at her with interest, a flicker of surprise flashing in his phoenix-like eyes. It was the first time someone had stood before him to defend him. The feeling was strangely satisfying.

“Xie Yingying!” Huo Tianqing couldn’t help but call her full name.

“I know my own name; no need to shout,” she snapped, painfully tugging at her ear before yelling back, “Besides, this room is mine. I can let in whomever I please. It’s none of your business.”

She glared fiercely at the man.

Huo Tianqing’s face darkened like the bottom of a pot. His eyes burned into Bai Shengyun as if his gaze alone could kill; by now, they might have fought hundreds of rounds.

Suddenly, a rumbling sound came from her abdomen.

Both men turned to look—it was coming from Xie Yingying.

Blushing, she covered her stomach and smiled awkwardly. “Sorry, I’m hungry.”

The corners of Huo Tianqing’s and Bai Shengyun’s mouths twitched.

“The dawn is breaking; let’s eat quickly and set off!” Xie Yingying grabbed Bai Shengyun’s hand and dashed downstairs.

Following her gaze, Bai Shengyun saw her hand was as soft and pliable as if it had no bones, easily held within his palm.

A strange warmth swelled in his heart, and the corners of his lips lifted.

Bai Shengyun glanced provocatively at Huo Tianqing, every fiber of his being radiating triumph.

Huo Tianqing watched as they walked by hand in hand, leaving a profound psychological scar.

He stood for a long moment before lowering his hand slowly, a shadow flickering across his eyes.

“Bai Shengyun, just you wait—I will defeat you.”

Fuming, he descended the stairs, sat across from them at the table, and loudly ordered, “Waiter, bring me the exact same breakfast as theirs.”

Soon, the breakfast was laid out. Huo Tianqing ate while covertly watching them, if not quite spying.

Xie Yingying, unaware, focused on her meal.

Bai Shengyun’s brow lifted slightly; his phoenix eyes narrowed as he picked up a piece of fried dough and gently offered it to her, speaking softly, “Yingying, try this. It’s a local specialty, popular among travelers. See if you like it.”

Xie Yingying looked at him with wide eyes, swallowing nervously under his intense gaze. “It’s quite tasty, really.”

A sharp slap echoed—Huo Tianqing nearly overturned the table.

Xie Yingying sat on pins and needles, but Bai Shengyun clearly wasn’t done. He used his chopsticks to add a little of every dish onto the edge of her bowl.

In no time, the food piled up like a small mountain before her.

Her lips twitched—this sly fox never forgot a grudge!

“Yingying, why aren’t you eating?” Bai Shengyun propped up her chin with one hand. She seemed to lean into his embrace, their closeness undeniable.

He whispered in her ear, his voice low and seductive, then suddenly laughed. “I get it—you want me to feed you!”

His expression was one of sudden realization.

Xie Yingying hurriedly shook her head. “No, it’s definitely not that…”

“Then say it!” His beautiful, phoenix-shaped eyes half-closed. Before she could react, he popped a piece of cake into his mouth, then leaned down and fed her.

She was stunned as he murmured deeply, “Good girl, close your eyes.”

She obediently shut them tight, utterly at a loss.

“Enough!” Huo Tianqing finally lost his temper, struggling to contain his anger. “If you want to show off your affection, go do it at home. We need to set off now.”