Chapter 56: A Dilemma of the Heart and an Unexpected Predicament

Ouyang Xiyue allowed Chi Congyu to lay hands on him, offering no resistance and remaining utterly silent. He hesitated, he wavered. Was it truly necessary to go to such lengths for a complete stranger?

To do it? Or not to do it? Should he sacrifice his own desires for a stranger? What were his desires? He wanted to secure his own happiness, to hold it firmly in his own hands. He didn’t want things to end like this… yet, he…

Indeed, if he were to save her, trading his lifelong happiness for this stranger’s life, would she even be grateful? Do not ask why he would utter such words.

It was because he had witnessed all her memories from before her death. He had already pulled her back from the brink of oblivion, but then she…

The events that had befallen her were too much for a girl who seemed even younger than himself to bear. She had lost even the will to live, despite having already returned to life. Yet, she had cruelly tried to end her own life once more.

If he were to stake his lifelong happiness and save her again, what if she tried to harm herself when he wasn’t around? Such a thing was highly probable. He couldn’t possibly keep her by his side every single moment.

He still had school, and his own responsibilities. He had a mountain of his own troubles he hadn’t even begun to tackle. Saving her would be tantamount to adding another burden, and what if, after all that, she remained ungrateful?

For instance, what if she asked, ‘Why did you save me again, only to plunge me back into suffering? Why? Wouldn’t it have been better to let me die?’ He could try to comfort her, but… he truly didn’t know what to do. Wouldn’t anyone hesitate in such a situation?

Hahahahaha, how ridiculous. He had already made up his mind, yet why did he falter and shrink back at this critical juncture? Hahahahaha, he was truly laughable.

Why couldn’t he keep her by his side? She was roughly his age now. He could simply have her attend school with him, in the same class, allowing him to watch over her constantly and ensure nothing untoward happened.

As for other matters? Ah, well, he supposed it wouldn’t be so bad to have someone by his side. She could be his companion; after all, sometimes two were better than one.

Was there a way to make her forget the past, to erase everything that had happened to her, allowing her to start anew, to be reborn?

But how could such a thing be achieved? He couldn’t simply wipe her memories, could he?… Wait! Erase her memories?!

A sudden thought struck him. Why not? Such a method was feasible. Well, he didn’t know how, but his Master did! He remembered his Master using it before, and even mentioning it to him. Tsk, his pig-headed memory, he’d forgotten it in his haste.

Now he finally had a solution! However, there was still one thorny issue: erasing her memories required her body to be strong enough to withstand the burden such a spell would impose. But Moxuan’s strength…

He feared it was not even comparable to his own sister’s. Moreover, given her current physical condition, she simply couldn’t meet that requirement. If she couldn’t endure it, her body would simply disintegrate. Could she even be saved then?

Perhaps there was another way? First, let her recover from her injuries, and then… he could secretly add something to her daily water. That way, he could do as he pleased without anyone knowing. Heheheh~

*Cough, cough*. Why did he feel like he was becoming wicked? And for some reason, he felt this method was a little… lewd. Slipping something into a young girl’s water, a girl who had just escaped danger? How many years would he spend in jail for that? *Pah*, what was he thinking? She wouldn’t know anyway. He would ensure she woke up refreshed. No, no, stop thinking nonsense! Erasing her memories might be a little cruel…

But he was doing it for her own good, to give her the confidence to live. He had no choice. He was forced into this. From now on, it would be as if nothing had ever happened. He would simply treat her well.

Hmm… how to put it? He was, after all, the Third Princess of the Holy Spirit Continent when outside. It was quite improper not to have a maid by his side. No, Moxuan was just right. Heheheh (º﹃º) *Cough, cough*.

Yun’er, for example, was Ling’er’s maid, and she followed him for his safety. Ah, no, he needed a maid to accompany him too, to warm his bed and such. The thought alone brought joy.

Think about it: every night, after returning and showering, when he crawled into bed in his pajamas, it was cold enough to kill a person. With a maid, she could shower first, then warm his bed, and then he could shower and sleep. Wouldn’t that be much warmer? Yes, a very good idea.

Heheheh, thinking about it like this made things much better. Having such a cute maid by his side would be quite nice, quite nice indeed. After all, in this chaotic world, there was always a price for everything, a give and take. How to put it… erm, it had its pros and cons.

In that case, he would wait for Chi Congyu’s grandfather to find the time. Once she was saved, during her recovery period, he would first inform his Master. Then, he would have his Master ready to come and perform the spell at any moment. All he needed to do was ensure she didn’t encounter any more mishaps.

Yes, that was the plan. He felt everything was okay. He hoped things would unfold as he envisioned, with no more unexpected problems. May the God of Wind bless him! Ouyang Xiyue prayed frantically within his heart.

Meanwhile, Ouyang Xiyue was completely unaware that he was about to fall into the tiger’s den. Having entered deep contemplation, he hadn’t noticed anything unusual in his surroundings. But then…

“Heheheh (º﹃º) Heheheh (º﹃º) Xiyue, what are you thinking about? You’re about to fall into the tiger’s den! Am I going to take care of you today? Heheheh (º﹃º) It’s a bit faster than I anticipated, but since you’re not refusing, I won’t be polite! It would be a crime not to eat the dish right in front of me! Heheheh (º﹃º)” Moxuan had already carried Ouyang Xiyue, who had been standing motionless with vacant eyes, to the empty bed next to Shangguan Yun.

Then Chi Congyu… had already done some indescribable things to Ouyang Xiyue. For instance, she had removed Ouyang Xiyue’s outer coat, and also the garment worn beneath it, revealing Ouyang Xiyue’s delicate pink underwear.

Chi Congyu gazed at the alluring Ouyang Xiyue with a look of infatuation.

“Hmm, how to put it? Heheheh (º﹃º) Xiyue is captivating, truly beautiful. But… your chest is a bit underdeveloped. It’s so small, isn’t it an AA cup? It seems I’ll have to help you nourish it well in the future, and perhaps even give you a hand. Heheheh (º﹃º) They say that helps it grow larger.”

“Xiyue’s body smells so good~ So, to declare my ownership, I, your fiancé, shall leave my kiss marks on your body.” Chi Congyu looked at the utterly captivating Ouyang Xiyue and directly kissed his neck.

At that moment, Ouyang Xiyue was immersed in thoughts of his plan… then he felt his neck tingling. Was it a mosquito?

Ouyang Xiyue belatedly snapped back to reality. As soon as he focused, he felt a chill on his upper body and realized his clothes were gone, leaving him feeling quite exposed.

Then he felt a sucking sensation on his neck. Ouyang Xiyue looked down… and discovered Chi Congyu straddling him, her mouth pressed against his neck, vigorously sucking.

And his outer coat and other clothes… had been tossed to the floor by this person. His underwear was exposed! This scoundrel, to do something so outrageous while he was meditating! If this continued, his secret would be out!

Without a word, Ouyang Xiyue shoved Chi Congyu, who was straddling him and still sucking his neck, away from his body.

Then Ouyang Xiyue swiftly burrowed into the blankets, his eyes burning with furious embarrassment as he stared intently at the woman before him.

“Chi Congyu, you scoundrel! You shameless wretch! What did you do while I was meditating? You actually… I knew Yun’er wasn’t wrong about you.”

“You damned person, go to hell and stay away from me!” Ouyang Xiyue said, directly manipulating his magic to retrieve the clothes that had fallen to the floor. He remained entirely hidden beneath the blankets as he dressed.

“No, no, Xiyue, listen to me! When I smelled your hair just now, you didn’t resist. I thought you had already made up your mind, so I… I’m so… so sorry. I was a bit presumptuous. I know I was wrong. Besides, if you weren’t so alluring, my heart, my body, my soul, my spirit, would already have been stolen by you, so I couldn’t control myself! I’m so… sorry!” Chi Congyu immediately apologized and begged for mercy on the spot. After all, she didn’t want Xiyue to change his mind because of her actions; that would truly render all her efforts futile.

Actually, he wasn’t too angry. How to put it, after all, this person was a girl… and a beauty at that. Although her personality was a bit strange, and he hadn’t quite figured it out yet, everything else was fine.

He was primarily angry because if he hadn’t reacted, he might have been completely compromised today. This person was a lesbian, a yuri! What would her reaction be if she lifted his skirt and…

…discovered his secret garden? He couldn’t help but worry she might expose his secret out of revenge for him deceiving her.

If that truly happened, he would be utterly finished. After all, his cross-dressing disguise… for over a decade… he had, so to speak, always been imitated, but never surpassed.

*Cough, cough*. If he were exposed, he wouldn’t be able to face anyone. And a host of unimaginable troubles would surely arise.

“Get out, right now!” Ouyang Xiyue demanded, feigning anger.

Chi Congyu, after repeated apologies, closed the bedroom door. Ouyang Xiyue then straightened his clothes, silently gritting his teeth and steeling his resolve.