Chapter 48: A Tense Encounter

Crackle Crackle

The firewood crackles as it catches fire, emitting a soothing sound that fills the air with warmth and a woody fragrance. The sight of three beautiful girls sitting together, hugging their knees around the small fire, is unexpectedly heartwarming.

If an outsider saw this scene, they would surely think it was a tender moment between close friends. However, the truth is far more complex. The beauty of this scene is purely a result of the three girls’ stunning appearances. The atmosphere between them, on the other hand, is strangely tense, reminiscent of a stern teacher faced with a student who hasn’t completed their homework—an oppressive silence.

The fire continues to crackle, and after some time, Tang Yue, who sits between the other two, grips Ye Yu’s cat-tailed underwear with her left hand and the slender black tail of a lovestruck girl with her right. Her temples twitch slightly, and a smile plays at the corners of her mouth as she speaks, breaking the silence.

“So, do either of you have anything to explain to me? About my husband and this Myao spirit girl?”

Her words are laced with a stern intensity, and an inexplicable pressure fills the small tree hollow.

As a Myao spirit born in the depths of the abyss, You Baili has lived by instinct since birth. Apart from her interactions with Qianhe, a human who passed away a few years ago, she is a true recluse. Feeling the aura emanating from Tang Yue, You Baili shivers despite not knowing what she’s done wrong. Her platinum blonde hair sways gently with her trembling body, and her foxy, mesmerizing face is filled with fear and naivety.

Looking at You Baili’s expression, one can understand why Qianhe called her ‘You Baili’—it fits her perfectly.

Tang Yue, despite her anger, remembers that You Baili hasn’t made any aggressive moves since they met and notices her strange behavior. Seeing the awkward silence, she tugs gently at the cat-tailed underwear she’s holding.

Unlike men’s underwear, which prioritizes comfort, women’s underwear is often designed with aesthetics in mind, typically in a triangular shape. Ye Yu’s cat-tailed underwear, meant to increase attack speed, maintains this design, with even less fabric than ordinary underwear.

As Tang Yue pulls on the small tail attached to the underwear, Ye Yu feels a peculiar sensation, as if experiencing a legendary ‘rope play.’ Feeling Tang Yue’s increasing grip, Ye Yu blushes and finally, driven by self-preservation, speaks up.

“Honey, let me explain…”

Ye Yu then recounts her thoughts and actions after Tang Yue left and before eating the mushroom. As a pure-hearted warrior, caught cheating by her wife, Ye Yu’s voice is filled with deep remorse, like a child who has made a mistake. Her large, innocent eyes are filled with terror, occasionally glancing up at Tang Yue before quickly looking away.

Her nervous actions, combined with her crouched posture and timid demeanor, make her incredibly adorable. People are visual creatures, and normally, seeing Ye Yu and the Myao spirit girl together would enrage Tang Yue, even if she understands that her own joke played a part in this situation. However, seeing her beloved in this state, Tang Yue can only suppress her anger, deciding to vent her frustrations later. She rubs her temples and speaks to Ye Yu.

“Ye Yu, turn around and don’t look at me. If you do, you’re done for!”

Seeing Ye Yu obediently turn and face the wall, Tang Yue nods in satisfaction. She then approaches You Baili, crouching to meet her gaze.

As a member of the Myao Hunter Guild, Tang Yue hasn’t graduated from Yunqi Academy yet and hasn’t achieved any notable feats. She’s still an ordinary hunter without a ‘star rating,’ far from being qualified to interact with a Myao spirit. However, she knows that each Myao spirit possesses unique abilities similar to human talents, such as high intelligence, leadership, or combat prowess. Unlike ordinary demons, Myao spirits are highly intelligent and can communicate with humans. With their appealing appearances, even the most ordinary Myao spirit would be worth billions in the black market.

Looking at the naked, pale-skinned You Baili, who is trembling but hasn’t shown any aggression, Tang Yue can barely imagine the chaos that would ensue if such a being were to appear in human society, and the countless humans who would fight over her.

As Tang Yue examines this ‘heaven-sent’ rival, her eyes are filled with both admiration and a hint of jealousy. Sensing Tang Yue’s displeasure, You Baili’s shoulders and wings tremble even more. This fear stems not only from Tang Yue’s girlfriend aura but also from Qianhe’s warnings about the cruelty of humans, who might capture, study, or even dissect her.

You Baili’s face pales as she imagines the horrors, her heart racing with fear. She silently prays for someone to save her from this place.

Just as You Baili’s anxiety reaches its peak, her pink, glittering vertical pupils begin to glow, faintly revealing a heart-shaped mark. As the pink in her eyes intensifies, Ye Yu, who is facing the wall, suddenly feels a burning sensation in her lower abdomen. She glances down and is horrified to see a pink mark slowly forming through her black, soft fabric, gradually taking the shape of a troubling heart.

Ye Yu: ???

What is going on?!!!