After returning to the apartment with Xin Xia, how could the gentle little rabbit escape the clutches of the big bad wolf? Xin Xia clearly understood Mo Fan's intentions. The fact that she followed him here showed she had mentally prepared herself for what might happen.
"Mo Fan, brother~"
"I'm not feeling too well..."
Xin Xia wrapped her arms around Mo Fan's neck and spoke softly.
Mo Fan, however, was focusing intently on her legs, admiring how her thighs had just the right amount of flesh and her calves were perfectly toned.
Her body was firm yet soft, not too squishy, just the right amount of elasticity.
But, due to the cursed influence of the Parthenon Soul, she couldn't move properly. It was quite the hindrance!
"Just a bit longer." Mo Fan muttered, frowning slightly, as if he had reached a critical point.
"Okay..." Xin Xia responded softly.
Because it was her Mo Fan, Xin Xia was willing to endure a little more.
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The Tribunal at Lingyin Temple
Ten men, each wearing robes adorned with crossed swords on their chests, sat around a stone table. Their expressions were solemn and their faces stern.
"The rampaging sand tiger incident at Dunhuang has been resolved."
"The criminal Zhang Jia has been apprehended."
"Jia Yu Pass is at risk; additional manpower is required."
"The snake population around Qiandao Lake has exploded. We need to involve the military—over 20 people are reported missing."
"The Three Pools Mirroring the Moon formation has weakened."
The men delivered their reports succinctly, covering various events and issues that required attention in recent times.
At the head of the table sat an old mage, dressed in a golden and red robe. After each report, he immediately assigned someone to handle it.
"Tang Yue." the old mage called out.
"Here, Judge!" Tang Yue responded, her hair neatly pinned up, revealing her beautiful, delicate face.
Today, she appeared colder and more serious than usual, her face frosty and stern, exuding an air of authority.
"You'll be responsible for stabilizing the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon formation. Since it has weakened, drop all other tasks until you've handled this." the old mage instructed.
"Judge, what about the violent spring user I was following? The one involved with Chao He? Will we just let him escape?" Tang Yue asked, surprised.
"I'll assign someone else to continue the pursuit. The mastermind appears to be Salan. It seems he still hasn't given up on the Holy Spring. Once you've stabilized the formation, keep an eye on the child who once protected the Holy Spring." the old mage replied.
Upon hearing that Sarang still intended to target her "little lover" Tang Yue's face showed concern.
Even though she often shouted for Mo Fan to stay away, the moment she heard the church might target him, her heart filled with worry.
"Don't worry. Salan and his men are being closely monitored by our organization and others. Sarang knows this, so most of his actions involve sending lower-level minions. You should have no trouble dealing with these small fry. If any of Salan's elites move, we'll send reinforcements immediately." the old mage reassured her.
Though Tang Yue was concerned about Mo Fan, she couldn't ignore the orders given to her.
As she left the tribunal, still uneasy, she posted a bounty through the Clear Sky Hunting Agency.
Meanwhile, the Mo Fan that Tang Yue was so worried about was currently holding the gentle Xin Xia, enjoying the night sky from their balcony.
"Time flies. Tomorrow, school starts again. I hate the thought of being apart from you." Mo Fan said, pressing his face against Xin Xia's cheek and inhaling her sweet scent.
Though Xin Xia wasn't as shy as she once was—where even a simple touch would make her blush—being so intimately close with Mo Fan still made her cheeks flush red, especially out here on the balcony.
The main problem was that if she didn't stop him, Mo Fan might...
Somewhere along the way, her dear Mo Fan had gotten very bold.
In the past few days, they had explored nearly every corner of the apartment together, except for the other two women's rooms.
Each time, they would linger for an hour or so, and by now, after just one short vacation, Xin Xia had become thoroughly familiar with the place.
Just then, Mo Fan's phone rang with a call from Tang Yue.
Seeing Tang Yue's name, Mo Fan had no choice but to rein in his thoughts.
Leaning back on the lounge chair, he let Xin Xia rest on his chest as he answered the phone.
"Tang Yue, teacher, did you miss me?" Mo Fan teased with a playful tone.
"Shut up! Don't call me teacher." Tang Yue retorted angrily, embarrassed.
Whenever Mo Fan called her 'teacher' it made her feel uncomfortable.
Having a student like Mo Fan had once been a source of pride, but now?
Whenever he called her teacher, it made her feel...inappropriate.
Was she really involved with a student?
"Oh, dear wife, did you miss me?" Mo Fan continued teasingly.
Hearing this, Xin Xia rolled her eyes at Mo Fan.
She really was the soft, submissive one! Mo Fan never kept anything from her, leaving her unsure whether to feel happy or upset.
Tang Yue had initially intended to inform Mo Fan about the church's movements, but in the end, she held back. She didn't want to burden him with additional stress, so instead, she said, "I'll be heading to Magic City soon, but I need to finish up some tasks here first."
"Alright."
After hanging up, Mo Fan pondered for a moment. Through that brief call, he had figured out that the church was probably after him. Tang Yue likely wanted to warn him but was worried about causing him unnecessary concern.
As Mo Fan was lost in thought, Xin Xia blinked her adorable eyes and gazed at him intently.
Mo Fan paused, then gazed deeply into her eyes, filled with affection, and said, "You're the most important treasure in my life. I'll protect you forever, and I'll never hide anything from you."
Xin Xia had been pouting, but hearing his words, her heart softened slightly.
However, she quickly retorted, "Mo Fan, brother, are you using that as an excuse to justify being a womanizer?"
"Ahem..."
It was clear that Xin Xia wasn't easy to fool. Luckily, Mo Fan hadn't planned on deceiving her anyway.
"Xin Xia, will you forgive me?" he asked shamelessly.
"You..."
Looking at Mo Fan's roguish expression, Xin Xia was at a loss for words.
Was she angry?
Whenever she remembered the moment Mo Fan had appeared when the world had abandoned her, she knew she could never bring herself to lose him.
But was she not upset?
Of course she was!
Mo Fan had always preached about men having multiple wives when they were younger, but wasn't that just a poor boy's fantasy?
Now, however, Mo Fan actually had the ability to make it a reality...
If she could, Xin Xia would prefer for Mo Fan to be like Mo Jiaxing—an ordinary, stable man.
Although plain, at least he would be steady and content.
Xin Xia said nothing but didn't resist Mo Fan's gentle touch.
"Xin Xia, how about I send you back to school tonight?" Mo Fan suddenly said.
She had expected him to send her back tomorrow, so why the sudden rush?
Just as she was about to get upset again, Mo Fan explained, "The Church still hasn't given up on the Holy Spring, so it might be dangerous for you to stay with me for a while."
The moment Xin Xia heard the words "Church" and "Holy Spring," all her earlier frustration vanished, replaced by deep concern.
(End of Chapter)
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Translator's Note :- 4 chapters Tomorrow and Day after Tomorrow.