Just as he was about to cover her with the thin blanket, he hesitated, then sent the blanket away with a flicker of spiritual power.
His face was full of disdain.
Then, he pulled out his own cloak from his Storage Pouch and gently draped it over her.
Seeing her small body swallowed up in his oversized cloak, he actually broke into a smile.
Then, he sat down beside her, staring at her without blinking.
The longer he looked, the more his gaze... grew heated with desire.
He actually reached out to touch her face!
The back of his fingers skimmed lightly across her cheek, then landed on her lips.
Suddenly, his gaze turned predatory, his breathing quickened, and he actually leaned in to kiss her!
His lips drew closer and closer—just as they were about to touch, Lucia Lu suddenly stirred.
He sat bolt upright like a shadow, his whole body stiff.
When Lucia Lu woke up, she found him sitting beside her, with his cloak still draped over her shoulders...
...
Suddenly, Lucia Lu remembered what happened that night.
While she was sleeping, she suddenly felt a powerful, aggressive aura approaching, then woke up.
So it wasn't just a dream.
It was...
Last night I had another nightmare, so I wanted to check the Clarity Charm I used before to remove the demonic qi. I never expected to see this!' Ryan Lu's expression was indescribable. 'I really didn't expect, with his usual upright facade, that he's actually a lecherous wolf! He even tried to take advantage of you!'
Lucia Lu: "..."
So... how do you want to handle this?' Ryan Lu asked. 'Beat him up?'
Lucia Lu said nothing.
End the friendship?
Still, she said nothing.
At worst, just stop being friends. Don't make a scene—girls always lose out in situations like this!' Ryan Lu said. 'We'll just avoid him from now on! Anyway, he didn't actually kiss you!'
Lucia Lu suddenly smiled.
Ryan Lu's eyes widened. "You... you can still smile about this!"
Lucia Lu blushed and said, "Don't tell anyone! No one! I'll handle it myself!"
How will you handle it yourself?
Just leave it!' She stood up to leave.
Hey!' Ryan Lu grabbed her and asked suspiciously, 'You don't like that guy, do you?'
Lucia Lu said nothing.
You really like him?' Ryan Lu's mouth dropped open.
I'm leaving.' She turned and walked out.
Ryan Lu sat down in a daze, muttering to himself, "What about Divine Lord Tanya Quinn? She asked me to keep an eye on her... How am I supposed to explain this?"
...
The next day was a rest day.
Lucia Lu had just gotten up when Henry Xiao came to pick her up.
Just as they were about to leave, Sean Shaw suddenly appeared and blocked their way.
Lucia Lu remembered what she saw last night and suddenly couldn't meet his gaze.
Sean Shaw, what are you doing?' Henry Xiao frowned.
By order of the Celestial Emperor, Lucia Lu and I are to descend to the mortal realm immediately and carry out a mission,' Sean Shaw said expressionlessly.
What!' Henry Xiao's eyes widened. 'What mission? Why you two?'
Sean Shaw looked at him. "It's the 'reward' for placing first and second in this assessment."
A reward is fine, but why a mission?' Henry Xiao was skeptical.
Ask the Celestial Emperor,' Sean Shaw replied.
Henry Xiao took a deep breath. "Do we really have to go right now?"
Yes,' Sean Shaw replied.
Henry Xiao looked at Lucia Lu, frowned, and said, "Wait a moment. I'll talk to the Celestial Emperor. Let's go tomorrow instead."
Hey!' Lucia Lu stopped him. 'No need! Fourth Highness, please convey my gratitude to the Celestial Empress. As Divine Generals, how can we neglect our duty and play around?'
...' Henry Xiao was speechless.