116: Chapter 116 No, you've come at just the right time!

Dawn was just breaking, and a faint grayish-white light filtered into the cave.

Ye Xiaoyao sat up, not getting off the ground, but just sitting on the blanket in a daze.

He hadn't slept at all since coming back from Pei Yuhan's place.

With his eyes closed, it felt like there were two little people arguing in his head.

One said, "Chaner is angry and needs to be coaxed," while the other said, "Yuhan's side needs to be soothed as well."

Finally, the two little people sighed together: "The backyard is about to catch fire."

He turned his head to look at Ji Chanxi beside him.

She was still "asleep," curled up with her back to him, leaving a gap between them wide enough for another person to lie in.

It hadn't been like this before.

Before, when Ji Chanxi slept, she would cling to him like an octopus, her fair jade-like legs draped over his waist and her arms around his neck, never letting go all night.

Now, this distance was more polite than that between strangers.

Ye Xiaoyao's heart was as clear as a mirror: Chaner was pretending to sleep and was still sulking over last night's events.

He didn't expose her, waiting for her to calm down on her own.

But even though it was already light out, she still maintained that posture without moving.

Ye Xiaoyao knew that if he waited any longer, this Qi would likely ferment into aged vinegar.

He moved over, pressing his body against her back and leaning down to her ear, his voice kept very low:

"Chaner, it's dawn. Time to wake up."

Ji Chanxi didn't move, only letting out a soft "mm," like a mumble in her sleep, and then she rolled over.

Still facing away from him, the distance actually grew a bit further.

Ye Xiaoyao almost laughed out loud.

The way Chaner looked when she was angry was like a kitten with its fur standing on end; clearly feeling wronged, yet insisting on acting cold.

He knew he was in the wrong.

As someone's husband, slipping out in the middle of the night to have a tryst with another female Cultivator would annoy anyone.

He had to admit his mistake and coax her, smoothing her fur first before explaining the matter with Pei Yuhan.

He leaned in again and kissed her on the cheek, his voice carrying a hint of apology:

"Chaner, be good. Don't be angry anymore, okay? It's all my fault. I shouldn't have kept it from you. Please forgive your husband, alright?"

As he spoke, he moved to kiss her again.

Just as his lips were about to touch her cheek, Ji Chanxi twisted her neck and opened her eyes, her gaze shimmering with moisture, half-resentful and half-reproachful:

"I hate you~ Husband, you're the worst."

After saying that, she gave him a sidelong glance.

That look was complicated.

There was Qi, there was grievance, and there was also a shyness she couldn't hide while being coaxed by him.

She gave a light snort and propped herself up with her hands, trying to sit up.

Ye Xiaoyao quickly supported her back and pulled her into his arms.

Ji Chanxi didn't dodge, leaning against his chest with the momentum, but her mouth was still pouting enough to hang a bottle of oil.

Ye Xiaoyao leaned close to her ear, his warm breath fanning her earlobe:

"Chaner, I was wrong in this matter.

I kept it from you and took Fairy Pei as a Dao Companion,

But don't be in a hurry, listen to my explanation."

Ji Chanxi didn't speak, only giving a soft "mhm."

Ye Xiaoyao then recounted the accident from that day from the beginning.

The Ink Flood Dragon, the Lust Poison, the delirious Pei Yuhan, and the unavoidable Dual Cultivation.

He omitted the part where he hadn't actually resisted much at the time, focusing on "saving a life was urgent" and "needing to take responsibility."

After listening, Ji Chanxi's willow-like brows furrowed slightly.

She turned her Face and looked at Ye Xiaoyao: "Husband, then what do you plan to do now?

Our Sacred Sect cannot accommodate a Saintess of the Righteous Path.

Between the four of us—me, Revered Master, and the two Senior Sisters—do you choose her, or do you choose us?"

The "Sacred Sect" she mentioned referred to the Yin Yang Sect.

Demonic Path Cultivators had always referred to themselves this way.

Ye Xiaoyao was stunned.

This question was like a death trap; choosing either side meant death.

He laughed helplessly and said, "What is there to choose?

I like all of you.

As for the matter of the Righteous Path and Demonic Path, there will always be a way to solve it in the future. I only hope that you and Yuhan won't have any conflicts."

Ji Chanxi nodded and didn't press further.

She had actually already given her tacit consent.

Ye Xiaoyao was the person closest to her heart. Even if she was jealous or unhappy, she wouldn't truly force him to choose between the two.

She knew that even if her Revered Master and Senior Sisters found out, they would at most be angry for a few days, and Ye Xiaoyao could just coax them.

Since things had come to this, having one more Pei Yuhan as a sister was basically a foregone conclusion.

But her little schemes were still turning in her head: Hmph, vixen. If you want to be with my husband, you'll have to pass my test first. Just wait and see how I torment you.

Several ways to humiliate Pei Yuhan had already flashed through her mind.

The specific details weren't decided yet, but she had a general direction.

She had to make her look foolish, embarrass her, and let her know the consequences of seducing someone else's husband.

Thinking of this, Ji Chanxi felt a bit better, as if she could already see Pei Yuhan's pathetic state as she begged for mercy.

Seeing her expression soften and that she was no longer questioning him, Ye Xiaoyao breathed a sigh of relief.

He kissed her cheek again, hugged her soft waist tightly, and smiled:

"Alright, Chaner, this matter is settled.

Come, This husband will go grill some fish for you to eat! You worked hard last night, you need to nourish yourself."

After saying that, he crouched down to put on her Silk Stockings and Embroidered Shoes.

In the Sect, Ji Chanxi often went barefoot with her jade-like feet, only wearing these Embroidered Shoes when going out.

Seeing Ye Xiaoyao personally attend to her, the bit of unpleasantness in Ji Chanxi's heart vanished into thin air.

She smiled, her voice sweet and soft: "Husband, you're so good!"

Ye Xiaoyao looked up and laughed: "What's this? You're my little treasure. I'm happy to put on your shoes for you."

He knew that Ji Chanxi's Qi had dissipated, but he still had to go along with her and be good to her for her to completely let it go.

After putting on her shoes, he pulled on his own boots and flew out of the cave with his arm around Ji Chanxi's waist.

Before long, they reached the riverside.

Ye Xiaoyao used a spell to catch fish, his technique skillful as several fat fish were tossed onto the shore.

Starting a fire and setting up the grill, his movements were as smooth as flowing water.

In less than half an hour, the fish was grilled, its aroma wafting through the air.

The two sat side by side, chatting while eating the fish.

Ye Xiaoyao was in no hurry to find Pei Yuhan.

He had to soothe Chaner first and wait until her mood was completely better before talking about anything else.

After eating the grilled fish and extinguishing the fire, the two strolled along the river.

Ye Xiaoyao's right hand was always around Ji Chanxi, keeping her body pressed against him to give her a full sense of security.

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On the other side, Pei Yuhan flew to the outside of the cave.

She had come to call the two of them to look for an exit.

But after calling out a few times, no one answered.

She frowned: "They didn't leave without me, did they?"

Soon she shook her head: "Impossible. Xiaoyao said so much yesterday, how could he possibly abandon me?"

She guessed that Ye Xiaoyao might be by the river, so she transformed into a white shadow and swept toward it.

By the river, Ye Xiaoyao and Ji Chanxi were walking.

Ji Chanxi suddenly stopped and looked up at him: "Husband, kiss me."

Ye Xiaoyao lowered his head and kissed her tender cherry lips.

The two were entangled in the morning light, kissing passionately.

Just then, a white shadow descended from the sky, landing lightly.

As soon as Pei Yuhan arrived, she bumped into this heated scene.

Her heart skipped a beat, and a sour Qi rushed to her head.

The man who had just been intimate with her last night was now holding someone else and kissing them as if they couldn't be parted.

She immediately felt that Ye Xiaoyao was a heartbreaker, a fickle playboy.

But on second thought, remembering his words from last night, she felt something was wrong.

This must be intentional on the part of that witch, Ji Chanxi!

Sensing her arrival, she did it on purpose for her to see, to make her jealous.

Pei Yuhan was not wrong.

Ji Chanxi had indeed sensed her presence, which was why she insisted on Ye Xiaoyao kissing her.

Pei Yuhan's Face went cold, and she intentionally coughed.

Ye Xiaoyao finally snapped out of it, let go of Ji Chanxi, and turned to see Pei Yuhan, his smile a bit stiff:

"Yuhan, you're here."

He felt a bit guilty.

He hadn't expected Pei Yuhan to come at such a coincidental time.

Ji Chanxi's cheeks were flushed, her eyes full of spring, and she glanced at Pei Yuhan triumphantly.

Pei Yuhan's tone was stiff: "It seems I haven't come at a good time and have disturbed the mood of you two. Please, continue."

As she spoke, she turned and added: "When you're done with your intimacy, we can look for the exit."

Ye Xiaoyao quickly dashed over and grabbed her, his left hand pulling her plump jade-like body into his arms.

He looked down at her Face, which was as cold as snow yet slightly angry: "No, Yuhan, you've come at just the right time."

After saying that, he flew back to Ji Chanxi's side with her in his arms.

Pei Yuhan was startled by his sudden move and struggled a bit: "Let go! Don't be like this!"

With an outsider present, she couldn't relax, and her Face turned red.

Ye Xiaoyao ignored her, reaching out his right hand to pull Ji Chanxi over as well.

Ji Chanxi had just been in a daze.

Ye Xiaoyao had actually left her to go find Pei Yuhan?

Now suddenly being held, she let out a soft snort, caught off guard.

With one in each arm, Ye Xiaoyao felt a secret thrill.

He had wanted to do this since last night: hold both women, be a bit more assertive, and make them get along peacefully.

Ji Chanxi and Pei Yuhan both looked up at him and said in unison:

"What are you doing!"

"Husband, how can you be like this!"

Ye Xiaoyao chuckled and said, "Doesn't this just allow the three of us to get along well?"

After saying that, he kissed Pei Yuhan's cheek on the left and Ji Chanxi's cheek on the right.

Both women were stunned.

Pei Yuhan gave a soft "ah," like a startled rabbit.

Ji Chanxi was slightly better; she didn't cry out, but her eyes widened.

Seeing Pei Yuhan's appearance, Ji Chanxi mocked:

"Heh, vixen, you're actually shy? Weren't you quite good at seducing men?"

Pei Yuhan's Face darkened: "What do you mean I seduced him? You couldn't keep an eye on your own man, so who's to blame?

Xiaoyao is my husband. I've come to find him, do you have a problem with that?"

She was naturally proud; how could she tolerate such mockery? She immediately struck back.

Ji Chanxi was furious: "You! For someone from the Righteous Path, you're so shameless!"

As she spoke, she reached out and slapped Pei Yuhan's round and perky buttocks hard.

There was a crisp "smack," and the flesh of her buttocks trembled slightly.

Pei Yuhan's Face instantly turned bright red, and she glared at Ji Chanxi: "You witch! You dare hit me! I'll kill you!"

She struggled to take action.

Ye Xiaoyao quickly tightened his arms, pinning both women even more firmly:

"Alright, alright! You two start arguing the moment you meet. Both of you take a step back, for the sake of my Face, okay?"

Being restrained by him, Pei Yuhan gave Ji Chanxi a fierce glare and turned her head away.

Ji Chanxi had won a round and smiled triumphantly, thinking: Hmph, competing with me? You're still a bit green.

Seeing them quiet down, Ye Xiaoyao said with a laugh: "Alright, we won't look for the exit today.

How about the two of you help regulate This husband's body together?"

He looked at the two beautiful Faces close at hand with a mischievous grin.

Pei Yuhan didn't quite understand what "regulating his body" meant, but seeing his smile, it certainly wasn't anything good.

But Ji Chanxi said, "Husband, I'm enough on my own. Why call her?"

Pei Yuhan understood now, and her Face turned even redder.

Ye Xiaoyao laughed: "Yuhan has a Water Spiritual Root, which is perfect for supplementing my water. Come, let's go back to the cave."

He was about to fly off with both women in his arms.

Pei Yuhan struggled: "No! I'm not going!"

Ye Xiaoyao didn't let go: "Yuhan, be good and listen. You must regulate my body today; this is a mission."

Ji Chanxi took pleasure in her misfortune: "Exactly! Husband, you should teach her a good lesson later!

I want to see her looking all teary-eyed and pitiful, hee hee!"

Thinking of the pathetic state Pei Yuhan would be in when she begged for mercy later, Ji Chanxi felt she had won and actually became quite willing.

She couldn't wait to see Pei Yuhan make a fool of herself so she could humiliate her thoroughly.

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