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Perhaps it was just her overthinking; this girl simply had extraordinary talent and a somewhat unique aura.
Thinking this, Zhu Hongye nodded slightly, "I see."
She didn't ask further, but gently reminded, "The depths of the Great Star Dou Forest are fraught with danger. If you must venture out at night in the future, please exercise more caution."
"Thank you for your reminder, Grand Priest. I'll remember that," Dai Chengfeng responded respectfully.
Zhu Hongye said no more, casting another meaningful glance at Xiao Wu as if to memorize her appearance, then turned and returned to her tent.
Only after Zhu Hongye's presence completely disappeared did Xiao Wu finally relax, patting her chest and whispering to Dai Chengfeng with lingering fear:
"That scared me to death… Chengfeng, that senior from earlier had such a powerful presence."
Dai Chengfeng looked at her frightened expression and chuckled:
"Don't worry. Since she didn't sense anything, there won't be any problems in the future. Go rest now."
"Mm!"
Xiao Wu nodded vigorously, her trust in Dai Chengfeng now absolute.
She obediently returned to her tent, finally lying down with peace of mind.
Dai Chengfeng watched as Xiao Wu's tent grew quiet, then turned and walked toward his own tent.
After lifting the flap and entering, he didn't immediately rest. Instead, thinking about the heat stirred up by Xiao Wu earlier, he made a mental decision…
In the next moment, a flash of golden light appeared, and a graceful figure materialized inside the tent.
It was Qiu'er, transformed into human form.
She was completely unclothed, her flawless body shimmering faintly under the dim light, her curves breathtaking…
Dai Chengfeng's Adam's apple unconsciously bobbed.
Though he had seen her like this many times before, Qiu'er's beauty after transforming always managed to stir his heart.
He took a deep breath, suppressing the rising heat within him, and reached out.
Qiu'er obediently stepped forward, pressing herself into Dai Chengfeng's embrace. Her cool, smooth skin touched him, causing his body to stiffen slightly.
She tilted her face up, proactively moving her lips closer, exuding an innocent yet bold allure.
"Dai Chengfeng, calling me here so late… I want my interest, you know~"
"Heh!"
Dai Chengfeng chuckled softly and leaned down, "You little minx."
With that, Dai Chengfeng gently kissed her soft, cool lips.
The temperature inside the tent seemed to rise sharply, the air thick with intimacy.
Dai Chengfeng's hand lingered on Qiu'er's smooth back, feeling its incredible elasticity and slight trembling.
Qiu'er let out tiny, animal-like whimpers, pressing her body even closer to Dai Chengfeng.
A long while later.
Only when Qiu'er emitted a soft, contented sigh did Dai Chengfeng end the deep, lingering kiss.
At this moment, Qiu'er's body was limp, seemingly boneless, almost completely leaning on Dai Chengfeng to avoid sliding down.
Her once lively eyes now shimmered with a dreamy, languid gaze as she looked up at Dai Chengfeng.
Her disheveled hair cascaded down, accentuating her snow-white skin, which glowed like pearls under the dim light.
"Have you collected enough… interest?"
Dai Chengfeng gazed at her alluring form, his voice laced with teasing hoarseness.
Qiu'er rubbed her flushed cheek against his chest like a playful kitten, her voice soft and tinged with slight dissatisfaction:
"Not nearly enough… You suddenly called me out, disturbing my rest. That little bit of interest isn't enough…"
Dai Chengfeng chuckled lowly, twirling a strand of her hair around his fingertip:
"Oh? Then how much more do you want?"
Qiu'er raised her hazy eyes, boldly extending a finger to lightly poke Dai Chengfeng's chest. Her tone carried a mischievous challenge:
"That depends on your performance… But for now, I'm sleepy. The rest… can wait!"
As she spoke, she yawned delicately, her thick lashes fluttering like two small fans. Clearly, the emotional ups and downs from earlier had left her tired.
"Heh, you little rascal."
Dai Chengfeng was amused by her playful behavior, his earlier heat replaced by a gentler warmth.
He pulled a soft blanket over them, wrapping his arm securely around her slender, flexible waist, allowing her to comfortably rest her head in the crook of his arm.
"If you're tired, go to sleep."
"Mm…"
Qiu'er obediently responded, finding the most comfortable position in his arms. Her cheek pressed against his warm skin, the familiar scent surrounding her, making her feel utterly at ease.
She mumbled a vague "Goodnight, Dai Chengfeng…"
Almost as soon as the words left her lips, soft, steady breathing followed, indicating she had already drifted off to sleep.
Dai Chengfeng lowered his head, gazing at the peaceful sleeping face of the girl in his arms. He tightened his embrace slightly and closed his eyes, holding this boneless, fully trusting girl as they both fell into a deep slumber.
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The next morning, sunlight filtered through the dense canopy, casting dappled spots of light across the campsite.
Dai Chengfeng emerged from his tent refreshed, feeling better than ever after a night of rest.
However, as soon as he stretched lazily, he keenly sensed that something was… off about the atmosphere in the camp.
By the campfire, several figures were already seated, quietly having a simple breakfast.
Grand Priest Zhu Hongye remained as calm as ever, sipping water slowly and methodically.
But the other three were entirely different.
Zhu Zhuqing sat on a rock, her posture upright, emotionlessly nibbling on some dried provisions.
However, the cold aura emanating from her almost seemed to lower the temperature of the campfire.
Hu Liena, on the other hand, exuded a different vibe.
A faint, enigmatic smile played on her lips, her peach-blossom eyes casually sweeping over Dai Chengfeng. Her gaze flickered with amusement, scrutiny, and a hint of barely noticeable jealousy.
Her demeanor was languid, yet inexplicably imposing.
Ning Rongrong appeared the most "normal." She sipped her hot soup delicately and even flashed Dai Chengfeng what could be considered a sweet smile as he approached.
But that smile… felt fake. There was no warmth in her eyes, only sharp daggers aimed straight at Dai Chengfeng.
And at the center of it all—
Xiao Wu, head bowed, nervously twisting the hem of her clothes, her cheeks red as if they might bleed, wishing she could disappear entirely.
The effects of the hypnosis had gradually worn off overnight. Now, recalling her clingy, coquettish behavior from last night—almost demanding to share a tent with Dai Chengfeng—
She felt mortified and couldn't bring herself to look anyone in the eye.
Dai Chengfeng froze mid-step, alarm bells ringing in his mind as he inwardly groaned: "Trouble!"
This was clearly the setup for a tribunal!
Zhu Zhuqing's icy demeanor, Hu Liena's playful scrutiny, Ning Rongrong's fake smiles, and Xiao Wu's mortified, imagination-inducing state… It was like pouring oil on a fire!
He could almost picture the scene from earlier: Xiao Wu emerging from her tent, facing the curious or scrutinizing gazes of the three women, her guilty, blushing, and flustered demeanor…
Add to that Zhu Hongye's possible casual mention of "Dai Chengfeng bringing back a young woman late at night" from yesterday.
It was more than enough for these three perceptive women to concoct an entire drama in their minds.
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