After provoking the holy maiden of Miao territory, she was infected with a love curse.

Sang Che's unusual emotions were on full display, but Yin Huaixi was quite satisfied with this development.

This aligns with her expected trajectory.

Ultimately, if Sang Che really didn't want her to leave Fengming Mountain, he could have just said so and refused her absurd request.

Sang Che's current state of near-collapse indicates that she is indeed thinking about this matter.

If she could just offer a few more... irresistible baits, she could achieve her desired goal step by step.

She was determined to protect the Yin family.

Her primary objective was to first find out exactly whose lackeys those black-clad guards stationed at the Yin residence were.

The enemy is in the open, while she is in the shadows; this is an advantage that can be exploited.

...

Originally, Sang Che only intended to silence Yin Huaixi with a kiss, but he did not expect Yin Huaixi to launch a counterattack.

She returned the kiss with an eager, thirsty manner.

As if she wanted to devour Sang Che whole, Yin Huaixi grabbed his arm with one hand and pinched his waist with the other. Without any scruples, she was fearless.

The water in the bath was rising and falling, with huge waves, many of which splashed against the edge of the bath.

The water meanders to one spot, then flows back into the bath.

"Ah Che...don't stop..."

"Let's continue..."

Since she couldn't escape the "net of heaven and earth" that Sang Che had personally laid out for her no matter what.

Why doesn't she take advantage of it instead...?

After taking the pill, Yin Huaixi's mind gradually calmed down, forcing her to face the fact that Sang Che had indeed planted a love potion in her without her knowing.

Her absurd and abnormal thoughts were all caused by the Love Gu, and were also destroyed by the Love Gu.

But what does it matter...?

Planting the love potion also has its drawbacks for Sang Che.

Their joy and pain are intertwined and inseparable.

That's exactly what Yin Huaixi wanted to take advantage of.

She will not be imprisoned, she will not... become a plaything in Sang Che's palm.

With his toes curled up, Sang Che was almost submerged in the water.

She never expected Yin Huaixi to look like this, a rare sight indeed.

My heart was drawn in without me even realizing it.

Like a cub listening to its mother, Sang Che once again offered his lips to Yin Huaixi, taking her in his mouth as if determined to continue.

...

The high priest had never told her anything, but Sang Che already knew it.

This is not something that is difficult to guess.

Past lives and present lives are all governed by cause and effect.

She is blind and suffers from a cold-related illness.

It was a condition she was born with, which her clansmen and she were originally able to suppress.

Sang Che was no different from ordinary people when she was young. It was only when she fell ill that she realized how serious her illness was.

All of this is preordained.

Sang Che did not pray to the gods to see what Yin Huaixi had done to her in her past life that left a mark on her soul and made her body unable to heal its damage.

But this time, Sang Che had a different idea.

She wanted to peek into her past and present lives; she wanted to know more than anyone what had happened in her past life that caused her to become blind.

If so, perhaps she can decipher the high priest's prophecy...

Even as the Holy Maiden of Miao territory, Sang Che understood that she couldn't possibly control everything.

Fear of the gods.

God's decrees are unbreakable.

If nothing is done, Huaixi may really be on the verge of death, just as the High Priest said. Even if the Gu worms are planted, she cannot save her... Yin Huaixi, who was destined to die anyway.

...

His fingers roamed over her skin, wiping away the water droplets that were dripping down. Sang Che's lower lip was swollen and numb from being bitten.

She exhaled and rubbed her forehead against Yin Huaixi, wishing she could meld him into her body and make him a part of her very being.

"Huaixi, you mustn't say such things again... If the gods hear this... it won't be good."

With a slight tremor, Yin Huaixi pressed all her strength onto Sang Che. She pushed the water away with her knees, looked at Sang Che's increasingly innocent face, and bit her cheek with a vengeful bite.

Why?

"Ah Che... if your god wants to take me away, what will you do?"

"Didn't you say that your high priest predicted my imminent death? What means do you have to... keep me here?"

Yin Huaixi has now figured out the best way to torment someone.

She longed to leave this place, and Sang Che gave her these things. Just when she finally saw hope and her fighting spirit was ignited, Sang Che would reappear unpredictably and suddenly take all of these things back.

So if she returns all of these to Sang Che, wouldn't that also serve the purpose of tormenting Sang Che?

All that she went to such lengths was to keep her here, wasn't it?

They tied her up, locked her up, and planted a Gu worm in her—wasn't their only purpose to keep her here?

"You don't need to worry about that."

"Huaixi...no matter what, I won't let anything happen to you..."

"I mean what I say."

Whether it was water in his eyes or something else, Sang Che fell into darkness again.

In that instant, she could barely make out Yin Huaixi's face.

Sang Che panicked upon losing her sight. She had long since become accustomed to the darkness and was not afraid that she would never be able to see again.

Sang Che was worried that if the love potion he planted went wrong, it would bring disaster to Yin Huaixi.

Although Sang Che didn't show it on her face, she did take to heart what the high priest told her before he left.

His lower back slammed hard against the edge of the bathtub, leaving a hideous bruise on Sang Che's side. Yin Huaixi reached out to grab Sang Che, but only managed to grab a thin piece of clothing.

It would have been better if they hadn't caught them.

With a single grab, Yin Huaixi ripped open Sang Che's clothes, which were as thin as a cicada's wing.

The sound of the thin gauze swaying and the water splashing filled the air, revealing half of Sang Che's body.

Although I have seen Sang Che's sincere appearance many times, I have never seen him like this before, having lost his home-field advantage. It is no exaggeration to say that he is pitiful to behold.

"Ah Che... I didn't mean to..."

"Are you... alright?"

Parting the water, Yin Huaixi came to Sang Che. She looked down and examined him closely. The horrifying sight on Sang Che's skin made Yin Huaixi feel a pain in her waist.

Sang Che: "It's alright."

"Zuoyou...it's just the same old problem acting up again, Huaixi...let's continue..."

Having finally gotten Yin Huaixi to take the initiative, Sang Che didn't want to be a burden because of her disabled body.

With his fingers lightly tapping the edge of the bathtub, Sang Che struggled to support his slender body. However… the edge, wet with water droplets, was extremely smooth. Sang Che’s fingertips slipped, and he sat heavily back down in the water.

Her thrashing about made Yin Huaixi take a deep breath.

Having grown accustomed to Sang Che's aloof demeanor, this was the first time Sang Che had been so...utterly humiliated and defeated before her.

"Ah Che, don't force yourself."

"If you're not feeling well, you should rest."

Yin Huaixi stood up from the water, the water in the bath spreading to her legs. Yin Huaixi bent down to pull Sang Che up.

As soon as Yin Huaixi reached out her hand, she saw Sang Che's brows furrow slightly, and a tear slid down her cheek. Yin Huaixi couldn't tell if it was the water splashed up by Sang Che earlier.

It was still Sang Che's tears.

The winding tear stain was particularly noticeable.

Sang Che gave a self-deprecating laugh and simply soaked herself completely in the water, her wet black hair clinging to her back like a black snake.

The pool water overflowed her collarbone.

With his head held high, Sang Che stared blankly at Yin Huaixi with his eyes that had once again gone blind.

She said softly, "Huaixi... I'm a cripple like me, you must be laughing at me, right?"