After the time travel, my cheat program disappeared.

Teacher Yan gently stroked the girl's head.

The long, white hair between her fingers was soft and smooth.

Who could resist such an overly obedient, even... slightly possessive and yearning fox girl?

Especially when Bai Xiaoxiao was holding her chain, wanting to hand the other end of the chain, still warm from her body, to her.

Moved.

The XP system started moving.

At the feet of the two people, the Samoyed lying on its side swept its tail back and forth, as if keeping time.

He caressed the girl's 'virtual earlobe' until the fox girl's body was almost collapsing into his arms.

Only then did the teacher slowly lower his hand.

Bai Xiaoxiao's orange eyes swept over the lines of Shi Yan's face as she nestled in his arms, gently tidying his hair and clothes.

She followed behind Shi Yan.

Actually... it's a little different from what she said.

When I first met Master Shiyan, I felt hatred, hatred, hatred... a crazy evil thought was spreading in my heart.

However... not a single thought of resistance arose in her heart.

Just thinking about those mocking eyes and that playful smile makes my legs tremble and my limbs go weak.

She felt as if something strange was sprouting in her heart.

I want to be instructed by her and receive her orders—

Yet, I was also afraid.

I want to be criticized and punished by her.

At the same time, I was afraid.

He longed for the girl to reprimand him in that stern tone, so that he would always be in a state of waiting for orders.

But... I also want to escape.

His body was like a wound-up machine, and his gaze was fixed solely on her.

Otherwise... otherwise...

It's like being bound, blindfolded, having your mouth covered, and your ears plugged.

Surrounded by complete darkness, all that remained was endless fear.

Only when I see her... do I feel a tiny, vague sense of security.

It's like a solitary tower in endless darkness.

They wanted to escape, but dared not.

I'm afraid... but I'm even more afraid of being abandoned.

Fear... but along with the fear, there seemed to be a strange feeling as well.

She bit her lip and sobbed.

But deep down... I felt a sense of joy.

The first time that strange feeling and emotion shifted was at the Ming family home, when I was dressed in red.

When that exquisite red collar appeared in front of her, Bai Xiaoxiao did not actually feel humiliated.

on the contrary--

She even felt a sense of relief.

A certain emotion that had been building up in my chest slowly poured out.

It's as if something that has been hidden or suppressed for a long time can finally be released.

At that time, the girl was probably thinking... that she was about to completely fall apart.

Even if I fall and get smashed to pieces, it doesn't matter.

As long as... she holds the other end of the chain.

At that time, Bai Xiaoxiao had already prepared for the worst.

But...it was somewhat unexpected for her.

After she was taken back to the Shi family, the life of slavery she was met was not what she had imagined.

on the contrary--

Master Yan was very kind and gentle to her, so much so that she was afraid it might be a trap.

Is this some new way to play?

Not only Master Shiyan, but also Lady Xiaxia and the other members of the Shi family have been too kind to her.

It was so good that Bai Xiaoxiao had to be careful and even felt flustered at one point, so she consciously put on an apron and busied herself in the yard.

During that time, she had to be careful every day, listening intently like a fox.

As a result... he perked up his ears and couldn't sleep at night.

Master said that his master was a very diligent person.

It's like simmering porridge over a low flame.

Bai Xiaoxiao gradually realized that Master Shiyan's gentleness towards her was not a trap, nor a prelude to teasing her.

It's genuine gentleness.

Although... Master Shiyan seems to be so gentle to everyone, he rarely stays at the Shi family.

There's even less time left to give individual instructions.

When Bai Xiaoxiao gradually realized this warmth, it marked the second shift in the girl's feelings.

The harsh punishment was accompanied by a change in the two people's status, or at least an imagined change in their status.

It seems... to have become less frightening.

She began to look forward to it.

Bai Xiaoxiao truly regarded that courtyard as her home.

She had been facing the endless wilderness and the broken sword for far too long, so long that she had almost forgotten the scenery of Qingqiu.

strangeness.

What is Qingqiu?

Holding Master Shiyan's hand tightly, Bai Xiaoxiao felt very good.

The streets were bustling with people, but Bai Xiaoxiao felt as if the world consisted only of her and Master Shiyan.

Bai Xiaoxiao and Master Shiyan get a lot of attention.

The fox girl's mood was visibly joyful.

Bai Xiaoxiao is a girl who is very easy to please.

Occasionally~

Shi Yan could even hear the girl humming a tune.

Moreover, among all the girls Shi Yan had ever met, Bai Xiaoxiao's voice was one of the most beautiful.

Especially... when you're defeated and begging for mercy in a game.

Oh no, it seems like my weird hobbies have increased.

however--

The girl's good mood seemed to collapse the moment she saw a magnificent building and realized that it was the final destination that Master Shiyan had taken her to.

"Yinghua City..."

A hint of panic suddenly flashed in his orange eyes.

Bai Xiaoxiao had heard of Yinghua City before.

Master said... he's going to sell himself?

"Is there...is there something wrong with what I did?"

"Or has Master Shiyan grown tired of me, already... fed up with me?"

Her orange eyes were so panicked that tears were about to fall.

When people are panicked, their thoughts become disordered.

The same goes for fox spirits.

Bai Xiaoxiao had completely forgotten... exactly how she left the Ming family back then.

"What's wrong?" Shi Yan gripped the fox spirit's hand tightly.

She could sense Bai Xiaoxiao's sudden heightened arousal.

"Master..." came the choked, tearful voice.

Shi Yan seemed to realize what Bai Xiaoxin was thinking.

"Idiot." With a slightly annoyed squeeze, Shi Yan led the fox girl's soft little hand and headed directly towards the Yinghua City Cabinet.

The aura of a ninth-level Jade Palace Realm cultivator was slightly revealed.

Don't forget the attributes of Shiyan.

[The ominous god of the year], [The body of the white tiger].

The overwhelmingly powerful and chilling aura of the sword suppressed those with ulterior motives to the point that they didn't even have the confidence to look up.

Shi Yan led Bai Xiaoxiao into the inner cabinet of Yinghua City.

Upon entering the inner chamber of Yinghua City, Shi Yan immediately noticed a scroll hanging in the center of the hall, depicting himself with his back to the wall and a sword drawn.

Teacher Yan's face darkened.