Even hybrid monsters have their day

"Huh? Is there...is there..." Geng Miaowan carefully observed the expression on his face, afraid that he would show a look of doubt.

However, his expression remained calm, so calm that it was impossible to discern any emotion. She shifted uncomfortably in her seat and said, "Maybe I'm just too tired, I...I kind of want to rest..."

For some reason, when facing Di Haotian, Geng Miaowan, who always lied without batting an eye, actually trembled a little, even though he hadn't done or said anything. She thought it might be because he had the same face as Luan Hao, because she often felt that way in front of Luan Hao.

Haotian glanced at the sky outside the window. "It's getting late, let's rest then."

"I...we?" What does that mean?

Geng Miaowan suddenly remembered how those people addressed her: Madam! How could she have forgotten that?

She was so startled that she stood up from her chair, but immediately sat back down. "Um... I... I suddenly feel less tired."

"If you're tired, Madam, please rest. Don't push yourself too hard," Haotian said, walking towards her.

At this moment, Geng Miaowan wished she could bite her tongue off. Of all the excuses she could have come up with, this was the one she had to use. She stood up before Haotian could get close and quickly went around to the other side of the table. "I already said I'm not tired, I...I..."

As Haotian drew closer, she hesitated for a long time before finally saying, "I'm hungry. I want to eat!"

Startled by Haotian's words, she completely forgot why he hadn't suspected her at all, despite her natural acting. Hearing her words, something flashed in Haotian's eyes, and he called out towards the door, "Xiuxiu, get some food for Madam."

an hour later

"I...I'd like another bowl of chilled plum juice." This was the third time Geng Miaowan had asked for more food.

Drinking iced plum juice in this chilly autumn weather is just ridiculous.

She had already tried to order the rarest and most unusual dishes, but this demon palace was like a super kitchen; no matter what she ordered, they could serve it up within fifteen minutes.

If she weren't in this situation, Geng Miaowan would have exclaimed how amazing it was, and how it always worked. But now, all she wanted to do was wail.

Sure enough, a little while later, the girl named Xiuxiu brought over the plum juice. It was quickly placed in front of her, and even though she was just sitting at the table looking at it from a distance, she could still feel the coolness emanating from it, which gave her goosebumps.

Haotian sat opposite her, maintaining the same posture he had adopted when he first sat down.

Geng Miaowan felt that her stomach could no longer hold anything, but facing Haotian's scrutinizing gaze, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and pick up the spoon. She scooped up a small spoonful of plum juice and put it in her mouth.

After swallowing a mouthful of plum juice with some difficulty, he reached out and scooped up another spoonful.

Just then, her arm was pulled to the side. Haotian had appeared beside her without her noticing. Then, she drank the plum juice from her spoon.

"The taste is not bad." He parted his thin lips slightly and uttered a few words. "I happen to be thirsty too."

After saying that, he actually grabbed her hand and scooped up a spoonful of plum juice and put it in his own mouth.

Geng Miaowan was stunned by his sudden action and could only stand there blankly as he held her hand and repeated the action of scooping and serving soup until the whole bowl of plum juice was gone.

"What's wrong? You still want to drink? Then I'll have Xiuxiu bring another bowl over."

"No...no...no need..." she hurriedly said, only then noticing the mockery in his eyes.

"I just remembered I have some things to take care of today, so I might not be back tonight. You should get some rest."

"real!"

Haotian glanced at her indifferently and said casually, "You seem quite happy."

"Really...really?" Geng Miaowan quickly wiped the smile off her face and said insincerely, "I...I...I just think it's a good thing for a man to prioritize important matters."

"Is it?"

"Uh-huh."

Haotian's long, slender fingers suddenly gripped her chin, forcing her to face him. "In my heart, you are the most important."

It was like a declaration, or a vow, but those weren't the point. The point was that when Haotian finished saying those words, he kissed her without warning.

Perhaps because he had eaten chilled plum juice, his lips were icy cold, without any warmth, and even had a sweet and sour taste.

He only scratched the surface and left before Geng Miaowan could react and push him away.

All that remained was Geng Miaowan, staring speechlessly at the door, and Xiuxiu, who was covering her mouth and chuckling softly.

Geng Miaowan withdrew her gaze and looked at Xiuxiu, who was actually the little girl she had just woken up. Hearing her name was Xiuxiu, Geng Miaowan felt a strange sense of familiarity, perhaps because she shared the same name as Zheng Xiuxiu, which reminded her of that adorable headless ghost.

Haotian really never came back after he left.

Geng Miaowan didn't actually go to sleep. Although it was already dark, for the demons in the Demon Palace, there was no difference between night and day. Unlike humans, they didn't need to rest every night.

After Haotian left, she also sent Xiuxiu away. She then sat on the bed and entered her sea of ​​consciousness to discuss with the others there what to do next.

Huangfu Aoxuan felt that Luan Hao's sudden disappearance might not be as simple as an accidental loss; there might be some hidden story. He thought she should leave the Demon Palace as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen complications.

Most importantly, that woman named Yun'er could return at any time; she's like a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment. Once she returns to the Demon Palace, it won't be so easy for Geng Miaowan to leave again; every extra day she stays increases the danger.

Huangfu Aoxuan's statement was immediately agreed upon by the others.

Geng Miaowan was naturally aware of this as well. Ever since entering the Demon Palace, she had always felt that something was off.

Finally, she decided to stay one more day. Regardless of whether she could find any useful information or Luan Hao's energy bead tomorrow, she would leave the Demon Palace first.

Xu Ruwen and the three Huangfu brothers all had no objection to her decision. (To be continued.)

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(Tianjin)