"What is that? You won't say... what is the so-called surrender, will you?"
Seeing the silence of the store owner, Xue Chu took a look at the sumptuous meal and smiled, "Leave aside the fact that I hate trouble, even if I am surrendering... shouldn't I show my use first?"
"Otherwise, it's just bribery out of selfish motives."
"Sir..." The innkeeper was so embarrassed by her words that he lowered his eyes and lowered his head subconsciously.
He may not be unaware of the begging hidden under this thank you, but he just chooses to watch silently. No matter how shabby Wufang City is, there is no prejudice or tolerance in the hearts of people like them who are already rejected. 's home.
And this adult is the first person to choose protection here. Even if this protection is not directed at them, it is like a burning light. It is really impossible to watch it slip away and do nothing.
The innkeeper showed a bitter smile, turned to look at the large table of dishes that everyone had finally put together, and finally sighed dejectedly, "Sir, I'm really sorry for such an offense. This time... it was our imagination."
Feeling the resignation and sincerity in his words, Xuechu, who was originally cold-looking, finally softened his attitude and said, "Take these down."
Xuechu looked squarely at the tired-looking middle-aged man in front of him, paused, and emphasized again: "Don't bother me anymore. Instead of focusing on others, it's better to use what you give to change yourself."
"I hope you really understand this."
"Yes, yes," the innkeeper raised his head to look at her, their eyes met for just a moment, and soon returned to his cautious look, "We have remembered your teachings."
After saying that, he walked out with the things behind him.
Xuechu looked at the walking figure, and for some reason, she always felt that the matter was not over yet.
"Xue Chu...?" Rong Xu, who was coming from behind, stuck his head out again. With the previous lesson, he wisely kept a certain distance from Xue Chu.
...It was shortened by three centimeters.
Xuechu: "..."
Unable to bear it, she pushed away the head that wanted to lean on her body. She looked at the person who had the words "stupid" and "stubborn" faintly revealed all over his body, and rubbed the center of her brow with a headache.
Looking at each other for two seconds, Xuechu gave up on exploring the brain circuits of unknown species, "You——"
"...You are here to protect Yulaika."
"Where are you going, Xuechu?" Rong Xu obediently retreated to the bed, his dark eyes seeming to take in all the sight.
Xue Chu glanced at him, with no intention of explaining, "You stay here, if something goes wrong with Yu Laika..."
The rest of the words were not finished, and it wasn't that he was trying to be mysterious. In fact... Xue Chu had no threatening interest in a person who could not be killed for the time being.
Of course, if Rong Xu can really be considered a human being.
"I will protect him," Rong Xu nodded, and half of his body sank into the darkness. In just a moment, the dark aura from the ends of his clothes appeared in an arc, covering the bed where Yu Laijia was lying. Well protected.
Um……
Xuechu glanced at the movement that seemed to be demarcating the territory, but did not make any further comments on it.
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Separated by a wall, what was going on outside was indeed completely beyond Xuechu's expectations.
It was just like what she had predicted...it was almost terrible.
There was no expression of resentment on the faces of the people eating around the dining table. Instead, their blazing gazes looking upstairs seemed to turn into reality. As they got closer, they could hear special praises being uttered one after another.
"That adult is so kind. I heard that the child who offended her is still alive and well..."
"He also left us food... warned us not to trust others easily..."
"There has never been a big man with such special character here..."
…
"……snort."
Yinxi, who appeared out of nowhere, stood deep in the crowd, his dark red eyes silently staring at a scene that was completely different from what he had seen in the past, and he let out a cold laugh.
The innkeeper who put out the food looked at him from a distance, neither approaching nor moving away.
To this day, he still doesn't understand why such a noble young master came to Wufang City on his own initiative.
"Why are you here?" Xue Chu, who also had the same question, accurately found the young master who was out of place, narrowed his eyes slightly, and looked up and down, making Yin Xi retreat subconsciously.
"Just passing by," Yinxi said perfunctorily and wanted to retreat, but... as soon as his feet moved, his shoulders were immediately pressed down. After struggling in vain, he was forced to stay in place.
Xuechu glanced at him, bent down, and forced her eyes to look into those dark red eyes, "It's better to tell the truth."
"After all, it would be really easy for me to expose you."
As Xue Chu said, he suddenly reached out and pinched the young man's thin wrist and turned it over. As the great demon could see with his extremely keen observation, there was still some juice left in the unwashed palm.
Of course, this is not ironclad evidence, it just keeps giving him the same signal.
...was discovered.
Yinxi pursed her lips and remained silent. Before she could speak, she retracted her hand as if she was electrocuted, as if she would be burned by the warm feeling at any time.
"...It has nothing to do with you, I'm just curious."
"Curious?" Xue Chu asked with a strange attitude, "What are you curious about?"
"..."
The young master turned away, obviously not wanting to continue with this question, "It's nothing."
After saying this, Yin Xi's expression became even darker, and his lowered eyes were filled with alienation and resistance. But the next second he felt the unique warmth pinched on both sides of his cheeks, and was forced to raise his head in confusion.
"If you want to ask something, just say it. I am not always willing to take care of the boy's mood." Xue Chu gently pinched the soft flesh on Yinxi's face, remembering that the system had locked a place for him, Decided to be merciful and give him another chance.
Suffer, it’s terrible...
In just ten seconds, Yinxi, who always prided herself on being calm, felt a strong beating from her heart. It was an extremely strong emotion that she had never felt since her mother died.
——No matter how much Yin Xi pretends to be calm, he is actually just a young boy under the age of ten. His desire that cannot be concealed will eventually let him slip into the trap.
"I..." Yinxi bit her lower lip tightly, her pale and delicate face gradually revealed her true expression, as if she was regretting her momentary negligence, and she hurriedly and feebly made up for it: "I, I just... "
"..." Seeing this scene, Xue Chu's mouth straightened completely.
