Chapter 145: Is It For Young Master’s sweetheart?

Nong Qin’s words gently drifted by the spring. Zhu Ling pursed her small lips, lightly holding Nong Qin’s hand, wanting desperately to say something but not knowing how to start.

It’s all that Big Bad Guy’s fault!

He clearly already has someone he likes, so why did he have to provoke Sister Nongqin?

Big Bad Guy, flower thief, pervert! Lecher!

Listening to Nong Qin’s words, Wang Xing lowered her beautiful head.

Wang Xing’s Star Eyes shifted, and for a moment, it was impossible to tell what the maiden was thinking.

“Hey, are you finished washing? It’s time to go back.”

Just as the three maidens fell into silence, and Lin Xun had been cursed as the Big Bad Guy countless times by Zhu Ling, Lin Xun’s voice drifted over from afar.

Only then did the three maidens remember that a man was standing guard not far away.

The thing was, they were bathing, yet a man was guarding them nearby. In the hearts of the three maidens, this felt slightly strange, yet it also gave them an extreme sense of security.

As for their conversation, as long as they didn’t shout loudly, that Big Bad Guy wouldn’t be able to hear it. Even though he was a Big Bad Guy, Zhu Ling believed he wouldn’t eavesdrop.

The maidens lifted their crystal-clear small feet from the spring, used Spiritual Power to dry the water droplets on their slender feet, and finally put on their ankle wraps and embroidered shoes.

After straightening their skirts and confirming that their attire was proper with nothing overlooked, the three maidens walked toward Lin Xun.

Lin Xun was currently leaning against a tree, whittling a wooden stick in his hand.

When he heard their footsteps, Lin Xun turned around.

And the moment he saw the three of them, time seemed to freeze.

At this moment, they had all changed into new skirts. Sikong Wangxing wore plain white, Zhu Ling wore light green, and Nong Qin wore pale cyan.

Sikong Wangxing and Nong Qin’s skirts were similar in style, without excessive decoration or patterns, both being simple tassel long skirts.

However, these ordinary tassel long skirts, paired with their slightly damp long hair, complemented each other with a sense of freshness, creating the lively and pure beauty of Water Spirits.

Especially their graceful curves, which added a touch of charm to this delicate beauty.

As for Zhu Ling, her skirt had a small rabbit pattern embroidered on the waist, adding lively cuteness to the overall grace.

The three maidens stood there, without any makeup, yet their beauty was transcendent, giving Lin Xun an impulse to paint something.

It was just… why did Zhu Ling look at him as if he were a scumbag?

He hadn’t secretly watched or eavesdropped on them.

“What are you doing?”

Lin Xun walked up and lightly tapped Zhu Ling’s small head.

“Ow!” Zhu Ling cried out in pain. “Big Bad Guy, I’ll fight you.”

“Fight me how?” Lin Xun chuckled, looking like he wanted to tease her further.

“N-nothing.” The timid Little White Rabbit quickly hid behind Sister Wang Xing and Sister Nong Qin.

Big Bad Guy! Just you wait for this maiden! When this maiden is stronger than you in the future, I will definitely make you submit beneath this maiden’s skirt!

“Alright, let’s head back quickly. It’s getting late.” Lin Xun picked up a rabbit from beside him.

This rabbit was caught by Lin Xun casually while he was standing guard for them.

“So cute~”

Seeing the large rabbit, Zhu Ling’s eyes, hidden behind the others, immediately lit up.

“Cute, right? I’ll let you hold it.”

“Mhm.”

Zhu Ling happily took the Little White Rabbit, and the four walked toward the cave. Along the way, Zhu Ling grew more fond of the large white rabbit in her arms the more she looked at it.

The heroic ambition she had just had—”cultivate diligently and make him submit beneath my skirt”—seemed to vanish instantly.

Back at the cave, Zhu Ling couldn’t bear to put down the large white rabbit.

Lin Xun felt this was a bit troublesome, because this large white rabbit was supposed to be his dinner tonight. Moreover, the animals in this Secret Realm contained abundant Spiritual Power, which was very beneficial for Wang Xing and Nong Qin.

Therefore, Lin Xun tricked Zhu Ling, saying the big rabbit was hungry and wanted to eat. He told her to go pick some fruit with Sister Nongqin and Sister Wang Xing, and he would look after the rabbit for now.

Zhu Ling obediently took Nong Qin and Wang Xing and left. But when she returned…

That lively and adorable large rabbit had already been sprinkled with cumin, and Lin Xun was brushing it with honey, preparing to crisp up the rabbit skin.

Seeing this, Zhu Ling immediately burst into tears, crying so loudly it was as if Lin Xun had done *that* to her.

In the end, it was only under the comfort of Nong Qin and Wang Xing that she slowly calmed down.

Lin Xun guiltily brought over a rabbit leg.

Zhu Ling wiped her tears and turned her head away, her expression seemingly saying, “Even if I starve to death, even if I am defiled by you, this Big Bad Guy! I won’t take a single bite! Give me back my big bunny!”

The result, half an incense stick later…

Lin Xun watched Zhu Ling eating the rabbit leg while sniffing her small nose, feeling quite speechless for a moment.

See? Isn’t a rabbit, such a cute animal, only fragrant when roasted?

“Bunny… Big Bad Guy… Give me back my bunny, Big Bad Guy… Big bunny, I’m sorry… but you really smell so good… Big Bad Guy… Big Bad Guy…”

After eating her fill, Zhu Ling fell asleep, resting on Jiang Nongqin’s shapely, soft thigh. She was simultaneously thinking of the bunny, blaming herself, and cursing Lin Xun. Her heart seemed incredibly conflicted.

After taking the medicine prepared by Zhu Ling, which had a hypnotic effect, Nong Qin also fell asleep leaning against the wall, her chest rising and falling with her steady breaths.

Sikong Wangxing and Nong Qin leaned against each other, the two beautiful maidens sleeping head-to-head, creating a unique sense of warmth.

Lin Xun sat by the cave entrance, resting with his eyes closed. In reality, Lin Xun’s Divine Sense constantly covered the area within a hundred meters of the cave. He could detect any disturbance.

In the middle of the night, while Lin Xun’s Divine Sense was still patrolling, Lin Xun slowly opened his eyes.

“Can’t sleep?”

Lin Xun turned his head and saw Sikong Wangxing walking toward him.

“Yes, a little.”

Sikong Wangxing gently smoothed her skirt and knelt beside Lin Xun. Her small hand picked up a wooden stick and poked the bonfire next to Lin Xun, making the fire burn brighter.

The formal sitting posture in this world was still sitting on the ground, somewhat like ancient times in his previous life.

There were also chairs, but outside of the nobility, in most civilian areas, the distinction between kneeling and sitting on a chair wasn’t so clear.

However, Tianji City was famously conservative, and Sikong Wangxing came from a prominent family, so naturally, she used the kneeling posture.

Subconsciously glancing at Wang Xing, when the maiden knelt, her buttocks rested on her ankles, her upper body was straight, her demeanor was dignified, and her figure’s curves were fully displayed, composed and elegant.

Lin Xun somewhat understood why Tianji City, especially its women, favored sitting on the ground.

“Young Master.” She placed the poking stick beside her, put her hands properly on her knees, and blinked her Star Eyes while looking at Lin Xun.

“Hmm?” Lin Xun also turned his body to face her directly, showing respect.

“Young Master… Is Young Master searching for the rootless fruit for Young Master’s sweetheart?”