Chapter 37: Yan Zhen is Injured
Leaving the crystal space and returning to the tent, Yan Zhen sighed deeply.
Jiu Youyue snuggled against him, her voice teasing.
“What’s wrong, Little Zhenzhen? Why the long face?”
He pushed her away slightly, glancing at the sleeping Yun Xiu, then sighed again.
“…She’s asleep.”
He lay back down.
Seeing this, Jiu Youyue thought to herself, It seems Master Chen Xi didn’t expose me. But Sister… she’s in trouble now~
Amused, she also lay down, wrapping an arm around him, drifting off to a sweet sleep.
…
The next morning, Yun Xiu was the first to wake up. She vaguely recalled being attacked by Jiu Youyue again while half-asleep. Judging by the location, Jiu Youyue must have sealed her sleeping acupoints!
Could it be…
She was startled, quickly sitting up, checking on Yan Zhen.
He seemed fine, but if Jiu Youyue had done anything, she wouldn’t leave any marks on his face or neck. It had to be… under his clothes.
Remembering that she was now his lover (temporarily), she mustered her courage, pulling the blanket aside, then lifting his shirt, checking his chest and abdomen for any marks.
Like strawberry marks.
— Nothing.
She leaned closer, sniffing him.
— Still nothing. Just his natural scent, which was… intoxicating.
Nothing on his upper body… then it must be… down there…
But taking off his pants was too embarrassing.
She bit her lip, telling herself she was just protecting him from Jiu Youyue’s advances. She glanced at his face, confirming he was still asleep, then, steeling herself, gently pulled down his pants.
A cute, blue elephant with a long trunk appeared before her eyes.
It was the first time she had noticed the design. Although it was slightly stretched out of shape, it looked childish, not matching his usual demeanor. She couldn’t help but smile.
She didn’t dare go any further. Her cheeks flushed, and she leaned closer, sniffing him again.
His strong, masculine scent filled her senses, her face burning, her heart pounding.
Nothing? How is that possible?
Jiu Youyue had deliberately sealed her sleeping acupoints. She wouldn’t have done nothing. Should she… remove his pants completely?
She was about to reach for them when a hand grabbed her wrist. She jumped, startled, her gaze meeting his.
Her heart stopped. Her mind went blank.
“Y-Yan Zhen?”
Hearing his real name, he realized she had recognized him. His expression was strange.
“What are you doing, Yun Xiu?”
She quickly retracted her hand, sitting up, speaking rapidly.
“Let me explain! It’s not what you think!”
— I also hope it’s not what I think.
He was embarrassed. She had been practically straddling him, pulling down his pants. It was hard not to imagine a “good morning bite,” although he knew she wouldn’t do such a thing.
“Then what is it?”
She couldn’t possibly say, I was afraid Jiu Youyue would steal you from me. She quickly came up with an excuse.
“I… I saw your… bulge, and I was… curious.”
After all, they were lovers now (temporarily). This kind of curiosity should be… normal, right?
“…”
He grimaced. If it had been any other woman, he would have found it cute. But coming from Yun Xiu, who had already recognized him… it felt strange and unsettling.
The more seriously she played the role of his lover, the more awkward he felt.
“Are you angry, Yan Zhen? I’m sorry.”
“N-no, I was just… surprised.”
She blushed again, wondering if her earlier words had been too… forward.
“—What’s going on here?” Jiu Youyue sat up, her eyebrows raising as she saw his disheveled state. “Did you two do something… naughty while I was asleep?”
He quickly pulled down his shirt and adjusted his pants, clearing his throat.
“Just… bad sleeping habits… Since we’re all awake, let’s wash up. Jiu Youyue, you go first. I’ll change Yun Xiu’s bandages one last time.”
Jiu Youyue pouted. I should have gotten more injuries too. Her wounds were superficial, having healed within a day after his treatment.
She left the tent, going to the waterfall to wash up.
He turned to Yun Xiu, who shyly lowered her head, her hand undoing her sash, then removing her only garment, his robe.
He tried his best to avoid looking at her alluring figure, focusing on removing the old bandages, revealing the three claw marks.
“As I thought, they’re almost healed. One more day, and they should be fine.”
He applied new medicine and rebandaged the wounds.
His hand inevitably brushed against her breasts during the process, eliciting soft moans from her with each touch.
After he finished, he was once again greeted by the sight of her… blooming plum blossoms, his throat tightening.
Hearing his reaction, she quickly put on his robe, tying the sash tightly.
However, the thin fabric did little to conceal her nipples. She covered her chest with her hands, her voice a bit strained.
“Y-you should go outside… I want to rest a bit longer.”
“Okay, I’ll be going out soon. Wait for me in the cave.”
He quickly changed into his outdoor clothes, rinsing his mouth and washing his face at the waterfall, then, after informing Jiu Youyue, rushed out, using Starry Sky Dance to land gracefully on the water’s surface, then walking towards the riverbank.
…
He returned two hours later.
“You were gone for so long, Little Zhenzhen!”
“Did something happen?”
“Sorry, sorry, I accidentally stumbled upon a Tier 3 Mystic Beast’s nest and was chased by a family of three.” He tossed the firewood aside, holding up a pheasant. “But it wasn’t a total waste. I caught this! We’re having roasted chicken tonight!”
They immediately noticed his pale face.
“Are you injured, Chen Zhen?”
“N-no!”
“Your face is so pale! Don’t lie! Take off your shirt and let us see!”
“It’s fine! Hey, hey, Jiu Youyue, don’t just…!”
They dragged him into the tent, removing his shirt, revealing the bruises on his chest and back.
“I just… bumped into those rhinos a few times.” He said awkwardly. “It’s nothing serious. I’ve already taken some medicine. I’ll be fine after circulating my Mystic Power for a bit.”
Yun Xiu gently touched one of the bruises, making him hiss in pain. Her heart ached.
“There’s residual Mystic Power from the Iron Horned Rhinoceros. We have to dispel it quickly, or it will hurt for a long time… Let’s massage it for you. Jiu Youyue, you take his back.”
“Okay.”
They gathered their Mystic Power, their hands gently massaging his bruises.
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