Chapter 100: Deep and Tender Affection

Chapter 100: Chapter 100: Deep and Tender Affection

At the instant Que Hongjin opened his eyes, a trace of piercing chill flashed through his warm, gentle gaze, like rustling, falling snowflakes.

However, the moment he saw Qiao Suluo—and especially when he sensed her aura—a hidden, intense vortex instantly surged in his picturesque eyes. It carried a lingering, deep affection with emotions so profound they could effortlessly freeze someone in place.

Qiao Suluo had just been kissing Que Hongjin. She hadn’t expected him to wake up so suddenly, and she felt the awkward embarrassment of being caught red-handed.

"You’re awake! That’s wonderful. You must be fine now."

Saying this, Qiao Suluo turned around, her reflexes screaming at her to flee in panic.

Who could have anticipated that Que Hongjin would be even faster? His aura directly locked the door. With a flick of his fingers, Qiao Suluo stumbled backward involuntarily, falling right into his arms.

Que Hongjin had already gotten up. He held her tightly, then flipped over, pressing her onto the bed and restraining her.

He captured her lips without hesitation. His lips carried a piercing, icy chill, whereas Qiao Suluo’s were warm. This clash of cold and heat sent a violent shiver through Qiao Suluo’s body.

"Hong... Hong Jin..."

Qiao Suluo finally managed to find a sliver of space to speak to him, but seeing that she was still distracted, he pulled her into an even tighter embrace. At this moment, his entire being wrapped around her like an inescapable net.

The pleasant, pine-and-snow-lotus scent radiating from him entangled her, making her heart and mind involuntarily drown in it.

The aura of the person in his arms was the scent he desperately craved. It had pulled him back from the darkness and brought his heart back to life. Only by feeling her presence so tangibly could he find a sense of reality.

When his fingers tugged at her sash and Qiao Suluo felt a sudden wave of cold air against her skin, she immediately snapped back to her senses. "No."

Que Hongjin gently caressed her brow and eyes. "Is my wife unwilling?"

As he spoke, his tone carried a suppressed, lingering passion.

"No, it’s just that this is the Spiritual Sea. Hong Jin, I’m fine, so I’ll head out first. We can talk later."

Her senses in the Spiritual Sea were far too acute; she couldn’t withstand this. Right now, Qiao Suluo felt her face burning hot.

Que Hongjin held her tightly against his chest, inhaling the faint, orchid-like fragrance of her body. "It was my fault that day," he murmured. "I didn’t protect you well.

"I’m sorry."

If he hadn’t been injured, if his former Inner Strength had still been there, he would never have watched helplessly as she was harmed by Mo Xuan Ye.

Qiao Suluo gently pushed him back a little, only to see a look of agonizing self-blame on his snow-lotus-like face. Seeing him like this made her heart clench.

She looked up at him earnestly and said, "Que Hongjin, look closely at me. I’m truly perfectly fine.

"How can you blame yourself for this? I will seek revenge against Mo Xuan Ye. And Mo Chi, too. We will definitely kill them.

"If anything, it was me who almost got you killed."

If she hadn’t insisted on going to the Ancient Secret Forest, Que Hongjin and Bai Qianluo wouldn’t have had to take such risks. She was feeling quite guilty about it now.

Seeing the guilt on her face, Que Hongjin sighed softly. He looked down at her, his gaze as gentle as water. "Don’t say that. As long as you are safe, that is all that matters.

"It’s just... I didn’t expect my A Luo to be this beautiful in the Spiritual Sea."

In the Spiritual Sea at this moment, Qiao Suluo was slender and stunning. Looking at her like this, a misty haze seemed to fill Que Hongjin’s eyes, as if he wanted to devour her whole.

Qiao Suluo thought to herself, "Males really are visual creatures." She asked, "So, do you only like me when I look like this?"

Que Hongjin gave an elegant, amused smile. "You look beautiful no matter what.

"However, I do wish you would stay a little chubbier."

That way, no one else would discover how wonderful she was. He had never imagined he would fall for a female, nor had he ever expected to possess such a paranoid level of possessiveness.

Qiao Suluo curled her lips. "Nonsense. I know you like me looking like this."

Que Hongjin gently coaxed her, "As long as it’s you, I like it.

"First, let me examine you to see if you’re injured."

Qiao Suluo obediently let him check her over, but to her surprise, Que Hongjin’s gentle gaze gradually grew as searing as fire.

Realizing what was happening, Qiao Suluo blushed. "I’m heading out."

Que Hongjin gently wrapped his arms around her. "Be good. I won’t tease you. Just let me hold you for a while.

"Where did you go after that? I couldn’t find you no matter how hard I searched."

Later on, he had only wanted to kill Mo Xuan Ye. Unfortunately, due to his severe injuries, he was no match for the man. At that time, he didn’t even care about avenging his severed wings; he only thought that if she was dead, he didn’t want to live either.

Qiao Suluo gave a brief explanation. "Mo Xuan Ye’s martial skills are quite formidable. He has Domain Power, and he dragged me straight to the mountain peak. Within his domain, he has Imprisonment Power. He wanted to kill me, but I jumped off the cliff.

"Even if I had to die, I refused to die by his hands."

At the mention of Mo Xuan Ye, Qiao Suluo’s eyes flashed with a freezing, murderous intent. No matter what, she had to get her revenge.

Just listening to this made Que Hongjin’s heart leap into his throat. His spirit trembled, and a layer of biting frost blanketed his eyes. "I won’t let them off."

If they dared to harm his wife, he would make them pay back double.

"Mo Xuan Ye was your fiancé before, yet he could still be so ruthless," Que Hongjin said, his anxiety peaking at her recount.

"From what I know, the true daughter’s health is poor. He went to the Ancient Secret Forest to find medicinal herbs for her."

At the thought of that true daughter, Shen Zhiwei, Qiao Suluo’s gaze darkened.

Based on the original owner’s memories, she had learned a few things. When she was back in the Capital City and exposed as the fake daughter of the Shen Family, her ruined reputation was entirely thanks to Shen Zhiwei.

It was precisely because of this that the original owner had given up on herself. Coupled with the poison in her body, she had increasingly lost control of her temper.

"I am not a daughter of the Shen Family, so I have absolutely nothing to do with Mo Xuan Ye and the rest of them.

"You guys are my Beast Husbands."

Hearing Qiao Suluo’s resolute words, Que Hongjin’s expression softened. "I am very fortunate to have become my wife’s Beast Husband back then."

And now, he had become her Beast Husband in the truest sense.

"What happened next?"

"Later, I fell down the cliff, dropped into a river, and washed up on the shore..."

She couldn’t expose the matters regarding the system or her master, so she only gave Que Hongjin a simplified version of the remaining events.

After Que Hongjin heard the story, he was relieved that she was safe. However, the thought of Chu Moyuan having returned left a somewhat unpleasant taste in his mouth.

Sensing that Que Hongjin’s mood was off, Qiao Suluo looked up at him. "Are you unhappy that Chu Moyuan came back?"

Qiao Suluo couldn’t tell him about the system, but she cared deeply for him and didn’t want him to be angry.

"No, they are also your Beast Husbands. It is only right that they return.

"Besides, it provides an extra layer of safety and protection."

This recent incident had served as a wake-up call for Que Hongjin. He alone couldn’t protect her well enough. Chu Moyuan’s injuries were lighter, and his combat power was decent; he could help protect their wife.

Qiao Suluo took the initiative to kiss his cheek. "I was worried about you the whole time, too."

If the system hadn’t constantly assured her that he was fine, she would have been beside herself with anxiety.

Que Hongjin held her close, his lips descending once more. "Then, will my wife compensate me a little?"

At this moment, his eyes were brimming with endless, profound affection.