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

Nuo Qianqian's body crashed heavily to the ground, but fortunately, the enormous red snake still had some conscience and did not throw her down from the sky.

Otherwise, Nuo Qianqian was certain that she would have already died by now!

"Qianqian, are you alright?"

Worried about her best friend's safety, Yin Huaixi took a step forward, bent down, and helped Nuo Qianqian up, brushing off the withered branches and leaves that were clinging to Nuo Qianqian's clothes.

His eyes were full of worry.

I wonder if Nuo Qianqian broke any bones or was otherwise unharmed after being thrown from such a height by this stinky snake.

These intimate gestures were all observed by Sang Che, who was standing next to Xiao Ya'er.

With a light touch, the fingers resting on his arm unconsciously tightened, the edge of the silver butterfly ornament pressing against Sang Che's fingertips.

The pain was clearly felt.

She suddenly felt a strong envy towards the woman in front of her.

If she had woken up earlier, found Huaixi's whereabouts sooner, and appeared by Huaixi's side sooner.

So, could the one who now occupies Huaixi's entire heart, the one with a name and surname, be her?

Instead of this completely unrelated person.

Nuo Qianqian only had a few scrapes on her skin, and she wasn't in pain.

Nuo Qianqian: "I'm fine, Huaixi... why did you come in all by yourself?"

"Aren't you... afraid something might happen?"

Yin Huaixi quickly removed the vines from her hands. Nuo Qianqian flexed her wrists, remembering that the woman and the terrifying snake were still behind her.

Then he broke out in a cold sweat again.

The fear of the enormous creature belatedly surged within me.

How could Yin Huaixi not be afraid?

But all she could think about was that Nuo Qianqian was brought out by her, and she had to take full responsibility. If something happened to Nuo Qianqian in the Miao village, how heartbroken her mother would be.

Even if it means death, Yin Huaixi will risk everything to bring Nuo Qianqian back.

I want to see him alive, or I want to see his body if he's dead.

Yin Huaixi: "Qianqian... I'm terrified, but I can't leave you here."

The two were about to hug each other and cry.

Sang Che interrupted their reminiscing in a cold voice: "Huai Xi, I've released your people."

"Now you should keep my promise."

Sang Che was like a child who couldn't get candy; she was really unhappy that Nuo Qianqian and Yin Huaixi were so close.

It was so hard.

She waited until Yin Huaixi was reincarnated, but could only watch as Yin Huaixi and the other woman were so "deeply in love".

On what grounds?

Unforgivable.

The smile on Sang Che's face vanished with the wind.

She endured the appearance of another person beside Yin Huaixi, and endured this person taking her place.

No matter how much she ignored her, Huaixi still rejected her.

Reject everything about her, reject her presence.

"Nuo Qianqian!"

"Nuoqianqian, where are you!"

Shouts rang out from outside the Miao village, but Sang Che was not afraid of being discovered at all. She just quietly looked at Yin Huaixi.

The crimson serpent slowly slithered away from its body, encircling the three of them. Sang Che walked forward, the silver bells on her body jingling, making Yin Huaixi's breathing quicken and her heart pound in her throat.

Sang Che once again moved close to Yin Huaixi's face like a ghost, her nose gently inhaling the pleasant scent emanating from Yin Huaixi, her eyes filled with an intense and unyielding "love".

"Huaixi, come with me."

"I...miss you so much."

Looking at the colossal python before them, Yin Huaixi knew that the two of them alone could not escape this giant snake.

And this woman must have mistaken herself for someone else.

If she refuses now, Nuo Qianqian definitely won't be able to leave.

At least the Miao woman in front of her didn't show any murderous intent towards her, and Yin Huaixi knew that she just needed to hold out until the rescue team arrived.

Then, both she and Nuo Qianqian can be saved.

Yin Huaixi took a deep breath to calm her turbulent emotions and stepped forward.

"Fine, as long as you release them."

"I'll go with you."

Hearing those words so readily, Sang Che pursed his lips slightly, his eyes filled with affection.

She raised her hand, suddenly moved closer to Yin Huaixi, and gently touched Yin Huaixi's cheek with her fingertips.

No matter how many lifetimes she goes through, Huaixi will always be this kind.

I am willing to stand up for my friends, my family, and even for those unrelated lives.

Nuo Qianqian's body was covered in bruises, and she was in so much pain that she could barely straighten her back.

She heard that Yin Huaixi was willing to stay with this Miao woman, who was neither human nor ghost, in order to save her.

My heart sank.

"Huaixi, if we're going to leave, we'll leave together... How can I let you stay!"

It was her willful and reckless behavior.

They don't take local taboos seriously.

I insisted on following this group of tourists who had hired a local guide into the Moon River, which led to my shoes getting wet on the bank and me being captivated by this Miao woman.

A loud noise came from inside.

Sang Che's patience had reached its limit.

The fact that these people who trespassed into the forbidden Miao territory survived is already a testament to her giving them a break online, out of consideration for Huai Xi.

Otherwise, how could those who break the taboos and disrespect the gods survive?

Anyone who steps into Moon Lake and crosses the water will have larvae of Gu worms burrow into their body and enter a dormant state.

Sang Che wanted these people dead, and Xiao Ya'er didn't even need to say a word. She only needed to twitch her fingers to awaken the Gu worms, and these people would immediately become her puppets.

"Little Tooth, go on."

"Send these arrogant people away."

"My darling, my sweetheart, remember to be careful and don't let the musket hit your eyes."

Sang Che reached out and stroked the large scales of Xiao Ya'er; she was very pleased with the giant snake before her.

The scales on Little Tooth's body, which had lived for countless years, were as hard as stubborn rocks. It could withstand a few shots from a musket.

Without the protection of scales, it is easy to get injured.

Sang Che was still worried about the giant snake that had been guarding her for so long.

How can a person talk so calmly to... to a snake?

Yin Huaixi was very surprised. She suddenly remembered the novel she had read not long ago, in which the protagonist also had a small red snake as a pet.

Her scalp tingled, her breathing became rapid, and her voice trembled as she asked, "Your name... is it... Sang Che?"

The female protagonist's name in the book consists of just these two characters.

Sang Che nodded, having not heard Yin Huaixi call her name like that for a long time.

A smile played on her lips, but this time it wasn't a forced smile; it was a genuine one.

I was so happy I could hardly contain myself.

Sang Che moved closer to Yin Huaixi, suppressing the urge to hug her.

With a touch of girlish coquettishness, she said, "Huaixi, that is indeed my name, but please don't call me that."

"It's too unfamiliar; I don't like it."

As he spoke, Sang Che's fingers moved downwards, taking Yin Huaixi's hand in his.

Suppressing her fear, Yin Huaixi could only let that cold hand hold her wrist, daring not to have the slightest thought of resistance.

The silver bell hanging from her wrist swayed in the wind, tinkling in the silent, dark night.

Fireflies floated up from the sky.

Sang Che used his finger to tease Yin Huaixi's index finger in an extremely suggestive manner, gently guiding her to poke her index finger against her soft cheek and then move it down to her lips.

A gentle press.

Sang Che spoke softly, "Huai Xi, I think... you should call me A-Che."