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Chapter 85 – His Little Brother is a Monster Too.…
"Mm…"
A slightly coquettish, sleepy murmur lingered in his ears. Still caught in the haze of slumber, Huo Yuhao hadn't yet fully registered it when he suddenly felt the soft weight in his arms shift against him, nudging closer.
The strange sensation—like being crushed under a great carriage—made his tightly shut eyelids twitch involuntarily. Finally, he blinked them open.
What met his eyes was a sight far whiter and softer than the first light of dawn—the tender, full flesh pressed close to him.
And there, almost threatening to poke against his forehead, were two alluring, red grapes far more vibrant than the morning sun.
"…?"
What… was happening?
Feeling the aching pangs radiating through his limbs, Huo Yuhao's initially blank gaze gradually focused. The hazy fog of his mind cleared, memories of the previous night rushing back with startling clarity.
Due to the significant gap in cultivation between him and Ma Xiaotao, even though his Martial Spirit was far superior in quality, he hadn't gained much advantage while suppressing the Evil Fire.
However, thanks to the presence of the Eye of Destiny, although Huo Yuhao was still weak in this life, he possessed absolute control over the spiritual sea. Figures like Brother Skydream Ice Silkworm and Ice Empress couldn't perceive the outside world without his permission.
Unlike his previous life, he didn't rely on Ice Empress's assistance to restrain the Evil Fire. Even when his Spirit Power ran out, Huo Yuhao had simply continued to absorb while enduring, relying entirely on his formidable willpower to suppress the evil fire through the night.
Through this arduous process, the clothing on both of them, subjected to countless alternations of heat and cold, had finally succumbed to the strain and torn into tatters.
This sudden change added even greater difficulty to the suppression of the Evil Fire. Huo Yuhao endured not only the physical torment of the fire burning within his body but also the mental shock from the unexpected sight.
The ordeal had been so gruelling that it was enough to make outsiders shiver with sorrow and shed tears in sympathy.
By the time the Evil Fire was finally fully subdued, it was as if a taut string had snapped. Huo Yuhao's spirit and body could no longer withstand the exhaustion, and he sank into a deep sleep.
A faint, alluring fragrance drifted into his nostrils, and Huo Yuhao's gaze instinctively flicked toward it.
Careful not to disturb the sleeping Ma Xiaotao, Huo Yuhao shifted slightly backward, wary that rising too abruptly might trouble her.
"If only I had nurtured my body well… such trouble…", he thought ruefully.
With utmost care, Huo Yuhao attempted to slip from her embrace, crawling through the tattered bedding.
Yet, Ma Xiaotao, as a student of the Inner Academy, possessed extraordinary perceptive sensitivity. The moment he moved, a voice tinged with playful meaning sounded in his ear:
"It's barely dawn, won't you sleep a little longer?"
Huo Yuhao froze. Instinctively, he raised his head, and his gaze met Ma Xiaotao's fiery red eyes, a subtle smile dancing at the corners.
Perhaps due to the complete suppression of the Evil Fire, her gaze no longer held the hazy allure of last night, but it still carried a dense, complex emotion.
The two of them stared at each other for a long moment before Huo Yuhao finally broke the silence.
"Good morning, Sister Xiaotao."
Sensing that Huo Yuhao's posture was slightly off, Ma Xiaotao immediately looked down into the dimly lit bed.
Upon glimpsing the primal beast hidden in the depths of darkness, she shivered as if shocked, her fair face flushing as she let out a soft hiss:
"You little devil, so mischievous."
Before Huo Yuhao could even respond in embarrassment, Ma Xiaotao's tone shifted, tinged with concern:
"Didn't you say the Evil Fire benefits your body? How do you feel now? No injuries, right?"
Huo Yuhao gently raised his hand, making a loose fist, and smiled as he nodded.
"I feel some improvement. Thanks to you, Sister Xiaotao."
"Really?"
Ma Xiaotao arched an eyebrow, grasping his arm and giving a light pinch. An indescribable ache surged immediately, cutting off his words.
"Pretending nothing's wrong when your muscles are this tight? Do you think my eyes are blind?"
Seeing his muscles tense under her touch, Ma Xiaotao couldn't help a soft hum, though inwardly, she was relieved. She knew the power of her Evil Fire. Judging from Huo Yuhao's state, it was merely residual soreness from his meridians being tempered by the fire, not actual injury.
"Don't move," she murmured gently.
Before he could question her, the warmth of her palms seeped through his arm.
"Sster Xiaotao?"
"Just lie still," she said softly.
Without further explanation, she began to knead his arm. Soon, Huo Yuhao realized her intent: through this massage, she was slowly relieving the soreness in his meridians and muscles.
The heat from her palms had a remarkable effect. Wherever she touched, Huo Yuhao felt as if his body were immersed in a warm spring, the aches dissipating rapidly.
The intense relief left him no room for protest, and he whispered a quiet thanks.
"Then, thank you, Sister Xiaotao."
"No, I should be thanking you," she replied, hands roaming over his body as she explained softly, "After so many years, this is the first time I've felt free from the torture of the Evil Fire."
Her voice paused briefly, eyes meeting his with sincere gratitude.
"Thank you, Yuhao."
Huo Yuhao simply tugged the corner of his mouth in a faint smile, remaining silent as he enjoyed her massage.
The dormitory fell into a quiet rhythm again, the only sound the soft, methodical massage.
As time passed, his stiff limbs gradually relaxed, but his expression grew increasingly awkward.
"Sister Xiaotao…"
"Yes?"
Huo Yuhao blinked, throat bobbing before he timidly suggested,
"Maybe you should put on some clothes before continuing?"
"You were enjoying it quite a bit before, weren't you? Now feeling shy?"
Before he could respond, a light bump struck his forehead, followed by Ma Xiaotao's exasperated voice:
"You little scoundrel! Not only did you see me naked, now I'm massaging you—what a loss!"
Though she scolded him, her hands never paused.
"If this makes me unable to find a partner in the future, I'll cling to you and make you support me for life."
After saying that, feeling unsatisfied, Ma Xiaotao put her other hand on Huo Yuhao's head and rubbed it hard as if in revenge, making his already messy black hair look like a bird's nest.
Huo Yuhao twitched, a smile breaking through his embarrassment.
"Alright, alright, I'll support Sister Xiaotao for the rest of my life." {T/N: Another girl in the harem list. Now I have to update the auxiliary chapter again.... What a waste of life... not a single girlfriend I had ever}
His teasing words made her pause unconsciously, and a voice soft but unreadable sounded in his ear:
"Really?"
"Ah…"
The sudden turn left Huo Yuhao confused, and he nodded in slight bewilderment.
"What is it?"
"Nothing… you really are a mischievous little devil."
Ma Xiaotao muttered to herself, withdrawing her hand. Seemingly feeling that this was too easy on Huo Yuhao, she defiantly reached under the covers and flicked him lightly.
The moment she finished this impulsive act, she regretted it. Caught off guard, Huo Yuhao cried out and jumped out of bed like a spring, looking at Ma Xiaotao with a bewildered and terrified expression..
Realizing her impulsive act was over the top, her cheeks flushed red, but she forced calm and urged,
"Stop staring! Want me to cling to you? Class is about to start—hurry up and get dressed!"
"And you, Sister Xiaotao?"
She pulled the blanket over herself and said lightly,
"I'll sleep a little longer until you all go to class. If the freshmen see me leaving now, I'll be doomed. Hurry up, don't be late."
This sounded a bit... inappropriate. Huo Yuhao twitched and, deciding not to disturb her further, dressed quietly and left the room.
Click.
The moment the door closed behind him, Ma Xiaotao, pretending to sleep, opened her eyes wide.
Recalling everything from the previous night, she buried her head in the pillow, tossing and turning frantically on the bed while letting out desperate cries.
"Suppressing the Evil Fire like that… how am I supposed to face Senior Sister later?"
Her mind wandered back to the image she'd seen in the bedding, and she blushed deeply.
Ma Xiaotao… you're such a pervert!
After berating herself, Ma Xiaotao slumped wearily onto the bed, smelling the faint scent of the boy on the pillow, and couldn't help but purse her lips.
"His little brother is a monster too.…"
(End of Chapter)