The world doesn't need succubi to save it.

"However, Shirin spent some time with her friends, giving them more time to think, otherwise the situation would have been easier to resolve."

As for whether Ning Feng is neurotic or trying to outwit himself... he can say for sure that he isn't.

As his abilities continued to improve, Ning Feng became increasingly sensitive to the malice of others, developing an almost intuitive perception.

Secretly, someone was indeed setting a trap for Shirin, and the closer they got to headquarters, the stronger the feeling became.

This place would have become the center of a storm vortex, but he could smell a faint, disordered odor in the air.

Silently turning his head, Ning Feng gazed at the dazzling scene outside the carriage, his eyes growing increasingly profound.

"Aren't you curious? Why did she suddenly come back?"

"Aren't you all confused now? What strange things might she do?"

Sensing the chaotic atmosphere, Ning Feng laughed silently, revealing his white teeth.

"You'd better be able to hold back."

……

【Hmm~】

Inside the cabin, Ariana was in a good mood, humming an unknown tune through her nose, continuously singing a song.

Oh dear, the little guy has grown up; he knows how to stand up for his own people now.

Turning her head, she looked at the angel standing in the corner with his back to her, her eyes full of smiles:

Don't you think so, Little Leah?

"........."

Cecilia, with her back to him, remained silent, not even uttering a sound, seemingly absorbed in her own world and completely oblivious to the demon's question.

Oh ho?

After thinking for a moment, she understood why Cecilia was reacting, but this time Ariana didn't tease her and let Cecilia off the hook.

I'm in a good mood today, so I won't let you feel bad~

The angel was still immersed in his previous conversation with Ning Feng, and the demon was no different, huh?

Are they a good match?

Her eyes narrowed into slits with laughter as she played with her tail, smiling contentedly:

Yes, they are a perfect match.

……

……

Upon arriving at the Watchers' headquarters, Ning Feng hadn't even had a chance to fully appreciate its grandeur before he and Xilin were invited away by the servants who were already waiting there.

They weren't from the Watchers, but subordinates of Shirin's friends, who had been waiting here ever since they received the news.

This was part of the plan, so Ning Feng didn't refuse and followed the servants with Xilin, whose face clearly said, "I don't want to go!"

A short time later, Ning Feng met Xilin's friends.

"........."

Ning Feng had assumed that Shirin's friend would be someone with the same long-lived bloodline as her, or at least someone with dwarven bloodline.

But he never expected that her friend would be like this.

The two women looked similar, both being elderly women with full heads of silver hair.

Sang and Jane, twin top-tier fourth-order alchemists.

The three of them, Xilin and Xilin, stood together, with Xilin looking more like their granddaughter than a friend, creating a strong contrast.

However, despite his aged appearance, one could sense the strong vitality within him, which made him seem much stronger than he appeared.

These two are not legends, but they are definitely top-tier among fourth-tier individuals.

and……

Very energetic.

"Shirin, you're back to see us again! Come, come, our women's gathering is still going on, come in quickly."

No, I don't want to!

With her face full of resistance, Xilin pitifully turned her head to look at Ning Feng, who was standing behind her watching all this in astonishment.

Say something!

Why are you just staring?!

"Oh? Why are you being so polite? You've already come all this way, why bring a gift?"

A gift? What gift?

Ning Feng paused for a moment, then suddenly realized...

"This little guy is my type, come and let your big sister take a look..."

So the gift was talking about me!

Before Ning Feng could speak, Xilin, who had remained silent in front of her friends, finally reacted.

She raised her hand and used magic to pull Ning Feng away from their encirclement, then hugged him tightly in her arms.

The two elderly women with silver hair exchanged a glance, then spoke in unison in an ambiguous tone:

"Oh?"

"Oh ho~"

Sisters, I've got some juicy gossip!

"Don't lay a hand on him, he's mine..."

At this point, Xilin paused, but swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue.

Yes, what is it?

How should we communicate their relationship to outsiders?

He is an agent from my branch; you can't make a move against him?

Such a statement might be persuasive in other situations, but it has absolutely no persuasive power in the current context.

So, tell me... this is my lover?

There's definitely nothing wrong with their relationship, but after making this declaration, how will things be resolved in the future?

And the most important reason is that such a declaration... is really too much of a challenge for Shirin, a socially awkward homebody.

"What is it?"

"Yes, yes! What is it? If you don't explain clearly, we won't be able to understand."

"That's it!"

almost.

Ning Feng, with Xi Lin holding him by the throat from behind, silently observed the changes in the arena, knowing that it was almost time for him to make his appearance.

But just as he was about to pat Xilin's arm and speak, he found that the arm holding him not only didn't let go, but instead tightened its grip even more.

???

Sister, you can keep letting go, but please stop squeezing so hard!

I can hardly breathe...

call……

Shirin, standing behind him, slowly exhaled. She had finally made her decision after a fierce internal struggle.

Meeting the amused gazes of the others, Xilin stopped dodging and instead tightened her grip on Ning Feng's arm with a touch of domineering force, then said:

"He is my lover."

In the suddenly quiet room, Shirin did not back down and spoke again:

"This is my man."

"You should stop trying to take advantage of him."

Take your hands off me!

Ning Feng's eyes widened slightly, then he gently patted Xilin's arm.

But Xilin wouldn't back down; she didn't want Ning Feng to speak up at this time. She wanted to face it alone.

She changed a lot after meeting Ning Feng; she definitely wouldn't have done such an amazing thing before.

Even now, if Ning Feng weren't by her side, Xilin would hesitate and most likely end up saying nothing.

But when Ning Feng stood beside her, everything changed; his very presence gave her confidence.

"Let me do it by myself."

People always have to grow up, and Shirin has already taken the first step and wants to continue moving forward.

Upon hearing this resolute message, Ning Feng paused for a moment, then patted Xilin's arm again.

Shirin: ?

Why can't you understand what I mean? This time, I want to solve it myself.

In response, Ning Feng stated:

You completely misunderstood what I meant!

Help!

Sister, please stop tightening it!

I can't breathe.

Even though I can hold it in a little longer, please let me go.

We're in a free-love relationship, so please don't do these dangerous things that are suffocating, thank you.