Chapter 99: Moonlit Night

Chapter 99: Moonlit Night

The little fox dashed out of the house without considering her path, so she didn't notice the doorstep under her feet. Accidentally, she stumbled and fell with a "thud."

"Ouch."

"I... I'm hurt!"

The voice of the crying little fox sounded from the doorway, carrying a tone of softness and helplessness.

Lu Xun got up and walked towards the door, where he saw the little fox lying on the ground. Her current posture was just like the time in the inn. Her watery big eyes stared at him fixedly, filled with misery and grievance.

"Over two hundred years old and still so fussy."

Lu Xun walked to her side, bent down, and gently lifted her up horizontally. At the same time, the two fluffy tails behind the little fox's bottom couldn't help but peek out from under her skirt. They wagged continuously, and after locking eyes for a moment, the little fox turned her head away, a faint blush coloring her cheeks.

"Quickly go back to your room, don't let your master catch you like this," the little fox urged and then said softly, "I might have bumped my leg, could you please check if it's bleeding?"

"Oh."

Holding the light little fox, Lu Xun carried her directly back into his room. He carefully laid her on the bed and gently lifted her skirt. The small and delicate legs revealed a scraped area around her left knee, with a faint trace of blood seeping from the wound.

"It's bleeding."

"Does it hurt?" Lu Xun lifted his head, looking at the little fox lying on the bed.

"It hurts."

The little fox pouted, her adorable face filled with pain. She looked at him with a pitiful expression, "Could you clean the wound for me? It should be fine by tomorrow; I've bumped into things before, and it usually heals by the next day."

"Sure."

"I'll fetch some water for you and treat the wound." Lu Xun knew she was exaggerating, but he didn't expose her. Instead, he played along.

Watching his departing figure, a certain emotion surged deep within, overwhelming the pain in her knee. An indescribable feeling swept over and her face, which had been filled with suffering, instantly broke into a smile. However, as she smiled, a trace of melancholy suddenly appeared.

"If only..."

"If only my Master could like him as I do, then when Sister Xuan Yin sees that even Master likes her husband, she'll probably compromise in the end. Then Master and I can both become his wives." The little fox gazed at the ceiling, her clever mind working tirelessly.

Ah...

Unfortunately, this situation only happens in dreams. How could her Master possibly like a big villain like him?

The little fox let out a deep sigh, facing an uncertain future. At this moment, she wasn't entirely sure whether her current actions would lead to happiness or tragedy. Meanwhile, she felt guilty towards Xuan Yin. She knew he was Xuan Yin's husband, yet she couldn't help but fall for him.

"But..."

"But I really can't control it." The little fox pouted, muttering to herself, "Moreover, he has already seen my body. I can't just kill him, and I'm not his match anyway. Since I can't beat him, then... I can only fall for him."

The key point was that he could barbecue, he could tell stories, he could take her down the mountain to play – he was simply the perfect husband.

"Um..."

"I heard that those officials in the court have several wives at home," the little fox pursed her lips and mumbled to herself, "Those common men can do it, so a big scoundrel like him marrying two wives shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"That's not right, that's not right."

"But what if sister Xuan Yin disagrees? What should I do then?" The clever little mind started turning again.

Oh well...

It's better to let him deal with siste Xuan Yin. This big scoundrel surely has a way.

At this moment, a certain room's door slowly opened. The big demoness noticed Lu Xun emerging from his own room. Amid her secret delight, she was also filled with intense resentment.

Humph! I won't bring you up here.

Immortal Miao Feng knew the little thief couldn't use rooftop-running techniques. With a resentful glare, she ignored him and continued gazing at the night sky above, lost in thought.

"Creak..."

"Creak..."

The sound of footsteps on a bamboo ladder reached her ears. Surprised, Immortal Miao Feng saw half a head peeking out beside her.

"Sister?"

"Can't sleep?"

Looking at the big demoness not far away, Lu Xun noted her loose, elegant nightgown. Although not much was visible, an air of excitement was evident.

"Where did you find a bamboo ladder?" Immortal Miao Feng asked curiously.

"I made it myself." Lu Xun climbed onto the rooftop and cautiously approached her.

"..."

"When did you make it? Why didn't I know?" Immortal Miao Feng saw him coming but didn't stop him, continuing to enjoy the moonlit night.

Lu Xun sat down beside her. An enchanting mature fragrance wafted from her, and her seductive face, illuminated by the moonlight, exuded indescribable charm, akin to a celestial maiden in the heavens.

"Sister."

"You still haven't answered my question," Lu Xun softly said, "Can't you sleep?"

"Is my sleeping related to you?" Immortal Miao Feng gave him a cold sideways glance and nonchalantly said, "Don't get so close to me."

"Just concerned about you."

Having faced rejection, Lu Xun smiled, tilting his head similarly to admire the same moonlit night above. He mused, "I wonder who the moonlight is waiting for. Sister, do you think this moon is waiting for someone?"

Immortal Miao Feng's eyebrow twitched slightly. The corner of her eye inadvertently shifted toward him, and she pursed her lips, but remained silent for a while.

"Perhaps."

"Waiting for everything in this world," She softly replied.

"True."

"Everything in the world is being awaited by the moonlit night," Lu Xun mumbled, "But to me, you three demon ladies are the ones awaited by the moonlit night. Because of your presence, the world becomes so beautiful, and because you're here, the world is so wonderful."

Immortal Miao Feng had anticipated that the little thief would say some heartfelt words, and she had prepared herself to resist his sweet talk. However, she never expected him to be so unrestrained and eloquent. Every word he spoke seemed to create ripples in her heart.

No wonder Xuan Yin fell so quickly. How could any demoness resist this?

Lu Xun's hand stealthily reached out and gently grasped her delicate hand. He turned his head and softly called, "Sister."

Immortal Miao Feng followed his voice, looking at the man beside her.

Under the moonlit night, on the rooftop.

Two pairs of eyes locked onto each other, and a faint affection began to bud in secret.

Immortal Miao Feng gazed at him in a daze. Her thoughts started to grow chaotic, accompanied by anxiety, timidity, uneasiness, and a hint of anticipation.

At that moment, Lu Xun's head slowly leaned in, closing the distance between their lips bit by bit.