Bai Suzhen, I really need to punish you properly.

Caught off guard, Xiaoqing let out a soft "hmm" and turned to glare at him: "Why did you pat my butt?"

Wang Xuan thought to himself: Half of my sister-in-law's butt belongs to my brother-in-law, so what's wrong with patting it?

However, he maintained a serious expression and said in a deep voice, "Because I'm very angry."

Xiaoqing was taken aback: "Why?"

Wang Xuan reprimanded in a stern voice, "Of course it's because of you. Can you please not be so impulsive next time? Do you even have the ability to confront others head-on?"

"Arrogance requires strength, and you happen to lack that."

"If it weren't for Lord Qiantang's magnanimity, you'd be waiting for your sister to collect our corpses."

Xiaoqing is too impulsive and acts without considering the consequences.

Even when she saw Fahai wielding a golden alms bowl, she dared to fight him to the death.

This time in the Dragon Palace, she did not show any fear or speak out of turn in front of the Dragon King.

With such a temperament, without profound self-cultivation, trouble is bound to happen sooner or later.

Wang Xuan grew angrier the more he thought about it, and raised his hand to slap her again.

It's definitely not because it feels good to use.

Xiaoqing frowned, embarrassed and annoyed, and said, "You're doing it again?"

Wang Xuan declared righteously, "This blow was for your sister."

Xiaoqing retorted, "If I don't have the strength, then you're even less capable, aren't you?"

Wang Xuan smiled faintly: "I may lack strength, but I have connections. No matter how violent that Dragon Lord is, he wouldn't dare harm me. Can you?"

Xiaoqing pursed her lips, pouted, and couldn't contain her curiosity as she asked, "Who is it?"

Wang Xuan stared straight ahead, remaining silent.

"Hmph." Xiaoqing turned her head away in a huff, deciding to ignore him altogether.

……

The two flew together, and were in a cold war the whole way.

Until night fell.

Looking down at the clear lake, Wang Xuan suggested, "Let's rest here for the night."

Xiaoqing had been using her magic to travel, especially with Wang Xuan in tow, and was already exhausted both physically and mentally. Upon hearing this, she nodded slightly in agreement.

The two landed by the lake.

A gentle evening breeze blows, the moonlight shines brightly, and the atmosphere is tranquil and serene.

Wang Xuan bent down, scooped up a handful of lake water with both hands, and put it in his mouth. The water was clear and cool, with a hint of sweetness.

"This water smells quite nice."

Just as he was taking his second sip, he noticed out of the corner of his eye that Xiaoqing had already taken off her shoes and socks, and was soaking her bare feet in the cool water, leisurely kicking and splashing the water.

Wang Xuan's face darkened, and he immediately put down the lake water in his hand: "Didn't you see I was drinking water?"

Xiaoqing kept walking, ripples spreading out from her toes, and replied nonchalantly, "You drink yours."

Wang Xuan narrowed her eyes: "You did this on purpose, didn't you?"

Xiaoqing remained noncommittal, a sly smile subtly playing on her lips.

It's his fault for always nagging and lecturing me.

Seeing this, Wang Xuan reached out and grabbed her ankle.

Her feet were flawless and white, without a single wrinkle, and exuded a subtle elegance under the moonlight.

Feet like these shouldn't just be used for walking!

Wang Xuan's fingertips twitched slightly as she gently scratched herself.

"Don't touch me, hahaha." Xiaoqing trembled, then twisted and turned from the tickling sensation, feeling weak all over, but her ankles were firmly held and she couldn't break free at all. "No, it's so itchy, I'm going to lose all my strength."

Even though her body was cold, there was an unusual warmth where our skin touched.

However, the more she said that, the more excited Wang Xuan became.

"Will you still talk back to me in the future?"

"I'll take it!" Xiaoqing laughed, her eyes reddening and glistening with tears. She gasped, "Did you use your yang energy on me again?"

"If I used it, you wouldn't have it so easy," Wang Xuan said teasingly, leaning closer. "If you want to experience it, I can satisfy you."

Xiaoqing's cheeks flushed, and she pushed Wang Xuan away. Feeling restless and hot all over, she simply jumped into the lake.

The water surged and the girl's figure disappeared. A giant blue-scaled python, seven or eight meters long, appeared on the lake surface. Sometimes it swam into the bottom of the water, and sometimes it leaped out of the water with its tail, moving back and forth nimbly and freely.

As Wang Xuan watched the giant python swimming in the lake, the excitement that had been rising in his heart instantly subsided.

At that moment, the water rippled slightly on another part of the lake, and a graceful figure slowly emerged from the water.

The woman had slender, delicate eyebrows and slightly upturned eyes; her features were both beautiful and sharp.

Her jet-black hair was piled high, adorned with delicate pearl flowers on her forehead, simple yet elegant.

She wore a light blue gauze dress adorned with lustrous white pearls, the neckline slightly open, revealing her delicate collarbone, which sparked the imagination.

Gentle yet not weak, beautiful yet not seductive.

This is her secluded retreat, a place rarely visited by others.

Today, however, this green snake is frolicking wildly in her lake, disturbing the tranquility of the water.

Mingzhu said in a cold tone, "You, leave here immediately."

Xiaoqing transformed into human form, glaring at him coldly: "Why should I listen to you?"

"If you don't leave, I'll kick you out."

With a gentle lift of her delicate hand, Mingzhu conjured up waves and water arrows imaginary, which shot straight toward Xiaoqing.

Xiaoqing was not to be outdone. Her body was enveloped in surging green mist, which forcefully blocked the water's momentum. With a backhand slap, she unleashed a green wind that whipped up waves, causing ripples to spread across the lake's surface.

Wang Xuan looked helpless.

Why is Xiaoqing getting into a fight again without warning?

Given Xiaoqing's ability to cause trouble, he now truly feels a sense of urgency.

He couldn't find any demons weaker than him, but he was surrounded by demons stronger than him.

I hope the traveling frog—no, I mean Bai Suzhen—can bring back some good things.

It doesn't matter if there's nothing good, as long as the person comes back.

When Bai Suzhen returns next time, he'll show his face immediately.

Unlock her reward.

Putting aside these fleeting thoughts, Wang Xuan approached Xiao Qing, looked at the girl before him who possessed the refined air of a lady from Jiangnan, and said, "Miss, wait a moment, we have no intention of being your enemy."

At that moment, Bai Meilu's information also appeared.

Name: Mingzhu

Age: 1025

[Realm Level: Early Stage Earth Immortal]

[Note: Mingzhu, originally a clam spirit, was severely injured during her tribulation as an Earth Immortal. She then manifested her true form and was saved by the Fire Spirit Pearl. Later, she was pushed into a lake by a mortal, and she is now determined to repay the debt of gratitude to that mortal's reincarnation.]

Wang Xuan was quite happy, as he had unexpectedly encountered another woman from the "List of a Hundred Beauties".

This female demon was indeed a pitiful demon toyed with by fate.

Xiaoqing then whispered in his ear, "Why don't you use the same trick you used on me on her?"

"She's not a snake demon," Wang Xuan said in a low voice. "When she gets serious, even your sister might not be able to beat her."

Mingzhu slowly withdrew her spell, calmly observing the two of them.

Are you a married couple?

Xiaoqing said proudly, "Of course not."

Mingzhu was slightly disappointed. As a clam spirit, she had always thought of repaying her benefactor with her body after finding him. If she had known that the two people in front of her were a human and a demon, she would have had more confidence.

"Then why...did you do that just now?"

Actually, she had seen them a while ago; they were clearly very intimate.

Xiaoqing looked displeased and retorted, "What happened between us?"

Mingzhu sighed softly, her tone softening: "You can rest here, but please don't stir the lake or disturb my meditation."

After saying that, she turned around and tried to return to the depths of the lake.

Wang Xuan smiled and said, "Miss, it's fate that we met today. Would you be willing to let me tell your fortune?"

Xiaoqing squinted and looked at Wang Xuan scrutinizingly.

Mingzhu stopped in her tracks, turned around, and asked, "Are you sure you're right?"

"Anyway, they didn't say I was forbidden from doing so."

As Wang Xuan spoke shamelessly, he gently brushed away Xiao Qing's hand that was tugging at his sleeve.