Chapter 240
Lu Xiao’s large hand slid under the back of her shirt, still wearing his leather gloves. The unusual feeling brushed against her skin, eliciting a shiver.
Shen Tang’s body softened a little, letting out a light hum.
His long fingers found the metal hook and slowly unfastened it.
Not rushed.
Calm and composed.
But the turbulent undercurrent in the man’s eyes said otherwise.
Whether it was the first time, or this time, Shen Tang could feel that Lu Xiao was deliberately restraining himself, except for that moment of losing control, he was too… concerned about her feelings.
But Shen Tang actually preferred the wild, fearless, and reckless approach.
She gently brushed a finger across his forehead, over his damp, tousled hair.
Red lips moved close to his ear and softly said,
“Please me p>
“Control me p>
“This is—a command p>
Lu Xiao’s breath suddenly became heavy, his eyes turning into a dense black.
He turned over, pressing down, a large hand caressing her fair neck, moving down inch by inch, tearing away the obstruction in one swift move, leaving tattered scraps scattered at the bedside.
“My Female Master, pardon me p>
“I like you like this p>
“Hmm p>
His kisses were dense and scorching, covering every inch.
After a night of ultimate pleasure.
Shen Tang lay contentedly in Lu Xiao’s arms.
Lu Xiao lowered his head, kissing her forehead, brows, nose tip, tracing the kiss marks on her lower back, eyes filled with tenderness.
Just as Shen Tang was drifting into a sleepy stupor, she suddenly remembered her purpose for the night, and instantly snapped awake!
She cursed inwardly: Damn beauty has misled me, almost made me forget the important business!
She quickly retrieved the Seal Ring from the space and handed it back to Lu Xiao.
Seeing her actions, Lu Xiao was momentarily stunned, shook his head, and seriously said, “My Female Master, this is a gift from me to you, there’s no need to return it p>
Shen Tang insisted on stuffing the ring back into his hand, looking into his deep, gentle eyes with equal seriousness, speaking word by word, “I understand your intentions, but the family seal ring is too precious for me to easily accept p>
Such a precious gift, at least for her current self, was beyond her capacity to bear.
It’s not just power, but a weighty responsibility.
It would bring her tremendous pressure.
And, also, risk.
Lu Xiao quickly realized this, understanding that he had been too hasty.
She still needed time to grow, and he should be patient and wait.
Lu Xiao took back the ring, kissed her sweat-dampened cheek, and whispered, “Mm, I am forever yours, and so is this ring. Whenever you wish to use it, I’m here p>
Hearing his solemn promise, Shen Tang felt a tender warmth rise in her heart like water.
She gazed at the man’s handsome, striking face, suddenly feeling a strong urge to embrace him.
This was an impulse with no relation to lust.
Lu Xiao, as if seeing through her thoughts, let out a low chuckle, and seriously said, “My Female Master can do whatever she wishes to me… like, hold me p>
Shen Tang smiled, curling her lips, and took the initiative to wrap her arms around his waist, kissing his lips.
At the moment their lips touched, Lu Xiao flipped over, pressing down, turning the light kiss into an intense, deep, lingering tangle.
After the kiss was finished, both were breathless.
Lu Xiao released Shen Tang, his fingers threading through her slightly damp long hair, gently caressing, “Sleep p>
Shen Tang nestled against the man’s chest, resting her head on his sturdy, long arm, wrapping her arms around his waist and back, falling into a satisfied sleep.
By noon, she woke to the system’s broadcast in her mind.
[Ding! Congratulations to the host, Lu Xiao’s affinity +30 p>
The system slyly said, [Host, I’ve detected an interesting phenomenon. Do you want to hear it p>
“Not interested.” Shen Tang sleepily yawned, lazily.
The system ignored her words, continuing excitedly, [I’ve detected that Lu Xiao’s emotional fluctuations are faster when you embrace and express affection, even higher than during intimate affairs! It was precisely then that the affinity soared greatly p>
[Rather than straightforward physical interaction, he seems to prefer engaging in emotional communication with the host. Didn’t expect this man to be a pure lover p>
Moved by his words, Shen Tang turned to look at the sleeping Lu Xiao beside her, his palm still resting on her waist, not expecting he would prefer it this way.
But… what to do if she prefers physical interaction with him?
Ahem.
Shen Tang collected her thoughts, suddenly noticing a blind spot, her eyebrows raising in indignation, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment, “Wait, didn’t you, this damn system, say you would automatically enter sleep mode during such times? How can you still detect these things p>
At the sound of this, the rogue system instantly vanished.
No matter how she called, it wouldn’t respond.
Shen Tang was so upset her teeth itched, but since the system didn’t have a gender, she couldn’t be bothered with it.
Upon noticing her movements, Lu Xiao soon woke up.
His long, broad palm gently rubbed her stomach, his calloused fingers adding to the sensuality, his voice low and husky with morning allure, “Hungry? Want to go down and eat something p>
“Mm p>
Lu Xiao, holding her, cleaned up and went downstairs to eat.
Unfortunately, today’s chef wasn’t him, and breakfast, or rather lunch, wasn’t ready in time.
The meal was prepared by Xiao Jin and Jia Lan.
The two of them, having listened to last night’s sounds, couldn’t sleep a wink.
Especially Xiao Jin, he was extremely displeased, not understanding why Shen Tang didn’t come to him!
Throughout the meal, Xiao Jin secretly glanced at Lu Xiao no less than a hundred times.
Lu Xiao continued eating on his own or serving food to Shen Tang, seemingly unconcerned.
Having woken up late, he casually donned a loose casual robe, yet still couldn’t hide his superior and tall physique. His collar was a bit disheveled, revealing a deeply etched, winding collarbone, and further down, the chest bore lingering red marks, bearing witness to last night’s “torment p>
It showed just how much the female liked it there.
Xiao Jin gritted his worn molars, irritably thinking, he’s got a great figure too, right?
Isn’t his physique just as good?
No worse than this old eagle.
Every time he goes out, he doesn’t know how many females sneak glances at him, as well as many males; how come this lustful female never comes to favor him!
Noticing Xiao Jin’s sullen gaze, Shen Tang glanced at him, recalling that night when he sneakily rummaged through the medical kit, asking, “By the way, who exactly were you fighting with that day to come back so badly injured p>
Xiao Jin was taken aback, vehemently denying, “I told you, I was hunting in the wild, accidentally encountering a beast tide, it’s nothing p>
The system came alive again, [Host, I know what happened that day, I have a retrospective video of Xiao Jin, just 10 points, do you want to watch it p>
Shen Tang, truly curious, decided to be generous for once.
A light screen appeared before her eyes.
Initially, Xiao Jin was indeed outside the city, hunting beasts with great effort.
The fur, bones, and meat of these beasts could all be sold in the city.
As dusk approached, he tidied up and headed to the Imperial City’s most renowned luxury store.
He told the staff, “Bring out the most expensive and best product you have here p>
Xiao Jin knew that among the nobles, gifts were always luxury items, sending them out brought great prestige.
He wasn’t well-versed in these things, but everyone knew the most expensive was, of course, the best!
The clerk gave Xiao Jin a discerning look, the male before him boasted an excellent physique and appearance, exuding an aura of strength, but having served many upper-class customers, he could instantly tell this was an outsider, not within their brand’s target demographic.
With a respectful tone but a hint of disdain, the clerk spoke, “Apologies, but I don’t know which product you are referring to, but we do have some new entry-level items you might want to look at p>
Xiao Jin naturally disregarded those ordinary goods, asking, “I heard you recently launched a new piece of jewelry, I want that one p>
The clerk knew which one he was referring to, regretfully saying, “It’s not for sale at the store p>
“Didn’t the ad on the screen just show it p>
“Sorry customer, we really don’t have it in stock!” The clerk covertly rolled his eyes, such a waste of a good look, didn’t expect just a country bumpkin coming from the slums.
For such high-end products, they’re reserved for the top-tier Vic customers, ordinary people simply can’t buy it.
Xiao Jin, not understanding these luxury store tactics, frowned, contemplating whether to change the gift when suddenly a mocking voice came from behind,
“Oh, I wondered who it was, since when do peasants from the slums have the right to step into this place p>