Miaoqiu’s mouth slightly formed an ’O’ shape, staring blankly at Lin Tian, and said, "Sorry, sorry, please continue."

Before Lin Tian could respond, she closed the door. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Lin Tian, still holding Mei Ruyan, looked at the closed door, feeling both amused and helpless. Was this a case of being caught ’in the act’? This misunderstanding was just too ridiculous!

Lin Tian didn’t chase after her to explain, after all, he still had someone in his arms; he couldn’t just toss her onto the floor, right?

Placing Mei Ruyan on the bed, removing her shoes, and covering her with a blanket, Lin Tian then retreated.

As soon as Lin Tian opened the door, he saw Miaoqiu leaning against the wall, her lips slightly curled as she looked at him, her eyes filled with enticing charm.

If she were to beckon him now, just a slight tease might lead Lin Tian to take action right there.

Don’t mess with a vixen; ordinary men can’t satisfy them.

Lin Tian took a deep breath of the cool air, suppressed the mischievous thoughts in his mind, and walked towards Miaoqiu.

"Hmph, as expected, you’re just a guy with desires but no courage. I gave you such a great opportunity, and you came out without even taking advantage?" Miaoqiu hugged her full chest with both arms, smilingly looking at Lin Tian.

Standing beside her, Lin Tian wrapped his unruly hands around her slender waist, slid his hand down, and said, "If I can’t have her, can’t I have you? Saying I have no courage? Forgetting how loud you called at Luoyan Dock a few days ago?"

"Stop touching me, you rascal. This is my home." Miaoqiu’s face suddenly flushed with red, her charming yet shy appearance was very pleasing to the eye, twisting her body trying to get away, but how could she escape Lin Tian’s clutches?

After a few more caresses, Lin Tian finally let go. Mimicking Miaoqiu’s earlier posture, he leaned against the wall with arms crossed and said, "Surprisingly, you’re not angry, not even a bit jealous."

"Hmph, does jealousy have to be shown? Crying, throwing a tantrum, threatening to hang oneself? Do you like that?" Miaoqiu asked.

Lin Tian slightly raised his head, imagined that scene, and vigorously shook his head, "I don’t like it."

"There you go. You men are all the same, liking new things and disliking old ones. You have so many beauties in your harem, what difference does one make? What’s the point of me being angry or jealous?"

Her words sounded a bit aggrieved, making Lin Tian suddenly feel a pang of embarrassment.

"Stop with the fake sympathy." Miaoqiu snorted softly and then suddenly thought of something. Batting her long eyelashes towards Lin Tian, she chuckled mischievously, "You and my sister are so affectionate, why haven’t you made progress yet?"

"..." Lin Tian slightly opened his mouth, stunned, and asked, "Are you suggesting that I should..."

"Yeah, what’s wrong with that?" Miaoqiu nodded, "You have so many women, what difference does one more make?"

"..."

"Think about it, how would you feel if Ruyan were with another man in the future?"

Lin Tian shook his head without thinking, "I can’t accept it."

"There you go. Just wait, and I’ll help you." Miaoqiu started laughing again, her eyes still full of alluring charm, suddenly winking at Lin Tian, almost electrifying his soul.

...

After breakfast, Nao Nao, accompanied by the elder and Nanqiu, started browsing around Xu Family Stream.

The Xu Family had settled here for hundreds of years; outsiders couldn’t easily enter. The elder wasn’t very interested, but Nanqiu, despite not being around Lin Tian for long, had unknowingly become deeply attracted by the civilization of the Celestial Dragon Continent. The weathered old walls, the perplexing plum stakes, and various mysterious and powerful arrays, all caught her interest.

Later, she learned about the Xu Family’s Charming Skill, a technique that only transcendent beings mastered, capable of hypnotizing someone with just a glance, making interrogations incredibly easy.

Nanqiu wanted to learn, but unfortunately, the Xu Family wouldn’t share it. Moreover, having been in the military camp for so long, Nanqiu’s emotionless face wouldn’t help her learn.

Mei Ruyan was cold, she was dazed.

As for Lin Tian, after breakfast, he discussed treatment plans with Miaoqiu and Xv Baiping and her daughter, as Xv Baiping knew Xu Shaohui’s condition best.

Once the treatment plan was determined, they began checking the medicinal materials. Xv Baiping was particularly attentive to this matter, having collected a large amount with Miaoqiu overnight—much considering the time frame.

At that moment, a very tender voice came from outside: "Auntie, Auntie, is sister back yet?"

Lin Tian turned to look; it was a small boy with delicate features running in from outside the hall, around six or seven years old, with baby fat still on his face, looking very cute.

Xv Baiping smiled gently, "She’s back, isn’t she right here?"

The little boy’s smile grew wider upon seeing Miaoqiu, arms widely outstretched, ready to pounce.

Miaoqiu extended her slender right hand forward, pinching the baby fat on his left cheek with her thumb and forefinger.

The small boy kept trying to get closer, but his face was being pinched, and his short arms couldn’t reach Miaoqiu.

Squinting her eyes, Miaoqiu laughed, "Xiang Ming, you’re already grown up, you should understand that men and women shouldn’t touch, no hugs allowed."

Little Xiang Ming struggled, saying, "Just one hug."

Miaoqiu shook her head, her forefinger and thumb increased their pressure, pinching the chubby cheek, "Not possible."

"Just one!"

"No!" Miaoqiu squeezed a little harder.

"Ouch, ouch, it hurts! Okay, no hugs! Let go, let go!" the little guy cried out miserably.

Miaoqiu snorted softly and finally released her grip.

Xiang Ming rubbed his left cheek with grievance, the sight made Miaoqiu tempted to pinch it again.

Surprisingly, Xiang Ming didn’t resort to pestering like before. Instead, he jumped to Lin Tian’s side, examining Lin Tian’s clean face and loudly asked, "Are you Lin Tian?"

"Yes," Lin Tian replied with a smile. He found the little guy extremely adorable and, mimicking Miaoqiu’s earlier action, squeezed the baby fat on the boy’s face. Xiang Ming tried to dodge, but it was in vain.

Xiang Ming pried off Lin Tian’s large hand and asked, "Are you my sister’s boyfriend?"

Miaoqiu almost fell off her chair. This little brat, what kind of question is that?

Xv Baiping, surprised, glanced at her daughter and then turned to look at Lin Tian with curiosity.

Lin Tian was equally stunned, glanced at Miaoqiu ahead, then grinned and nodded.

Three more shades of red bloomed on Miaoqiu’s face; such matters being revealed in front of her mother, how could she not feel shy?

Xv Baiping was slightly taken aback, her mouth opened in surprise, then she glared at Miaoqiu with a hint of resentment and softly questioned, "You girl, why didn’t you tell me earlier?"

Miaoqiu twisted slightly, replying, "Mom, how was I supposed to tell you about this?"

Lin Tian almost got starstruck; this little fox spirit could actually get shy like this? Never would have thought! The contrast between her current bashfulness and her previous bold image in red robes, not to mention her fierce demeanor in bed, was astonishing.