After bathing, Jiang Yin’s body was damp, emitting steamy white mist, looking from afar like a freshly baked pastry, very enticing.
She never liked sleeping in her clothes, always finding it cumbersome. So after her bath, she only draped a loose, soft dress over herself and leisurely walked to the bed.
Usually, Tang Muxi liked to sleep on the outside because she often got thirsty at night. There was a small table by the bed, making it convenient to get up and pour water. But today, she fell into Jiang Yin’s trap, caught by a spell and fixed on the inner side of the bed. Pressed against the wall, her eyes wide with anger and fear, she looked like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.
Jiang Yin sat down with a smile, pinching her soft, pink face, and asked, “Thirsty? You’ve been calling out for so long, you must be parched, right?” Tang Muxi didn’t respond, her chest heaving violently, glaring at her with gritted teeth.
“Why so fierce? Senior Sister won’t eat you.” Jiang Yin raised her hand to tap her nose, small and delicate, slightly upturned, very cute.
In truth, she did want to eat her, to bite her fingers, to grind her delicate skin with her hard teeth, to kiss her red lips.
There were so many things she wanted to do, but she feared overstepping and making her disgusted.
Tang Muxi, fierce as ever, finally said, “Unreasonable!”
“Yes, how could a demon be reasonable?” Jiang Yin agreed.
Tang Muxi choked, her momentum faltering, “Petty!”
“Yes, old foxes love to be petty.” Jiang Yin agreed again.
Tang Muxi stiffened, unable to speak.
Jiang Yin waited for a while, seeing she didn’t speak again, she smiled and asked, “Finished talking? Then I shall start the punishment.”
As soon as Tang Muxi heard “punishment,” she struggled violently, trying to escape, but now her whole body was immobilized, and she couldn’t run even if she wanted to.
Seeing Jiang Yin slowly approaching, her exquisite eyes like ink fixed on her, she suddenly felt like fish on a chopping board, her heart pounding with anxiety.
“What, what are you going to do?” Her voice trembled slightly.
Jiang Yin didn’t respond, her smooth fingertips tapping on her shoulder, clearly just gentle pressing, yet it felt like fire, burning Tang Muxi’s heart with panic.
This strange feeling…
Jiang Yin’s gaze was focused, like a deep, unfathomable pool that could drown others.
Her fingertips slid from her shoulder to her tender neck, circling her throat lightly.
“Does Junior Sister want me to show mercy?” Her voice was full of allure.
Tang Muxi’s throat itched from the teasing, instinctively rolling, she asked, “Show mercy?”
“Yes, Senior Sister will give you a chance. If you never leave Senior Sister again, Senior Sister will treat you well.”
Tang Muxi was stunned, confused instead, “When did I say I wanted to leave?”
Hadn’t they already promised to spend their lives together?
Jiang Yin seemed to hear the underlying meaning in her words, saying, “Last time you wanted Senior Sister by your side, but you never mentioned yourself.”
The more she spent time with Tang Muxi, the more she couldn’t leave her. Jiang Yin always feared that one day she would leave her. If not for her reluctance, she would have wanted to bind her with a master-servant contract, put chains on her, and imprison her by her side forever.
But that wouldn’t do. If she did that, Tang Muxi would no longer be Tang Muxi.
She had to protect her, not be the first to hurt her.
Tang Muxi was speechless, never expecting Jiang Yin to think this way, feeling a bit amused and helpless, “I would never play such word games.”
If not for the big demon’s reminder today, she would never have thought in this direction.
Jiang Yin remained silent, still deeply gazing at her, as if she wouldn’t relent without hearing a promise.
Tang Muxi had no choice but to agree, “I swear, from now on, I will never leave Senior Sister, I will be with Senior Sister for a lifetime, otherwise, may I be struck by lightning…” before she could finish the oath, her lips were sealed with a kiss.
Two soft lips pecked lightly on hers, slightly parted to gently nibble with teeth, not forcefully, just softly biting.
“Stop talking, that’s enough.” Jiang Yin wrapped her arms around her, her warm arms encircling her waist, fingers interlocked like boneless vines, slowly enveloping her.
Tang Muxi felt a bit dazed, her heart burning, filled with a strong emotion.
Is this what they call punishment? It seems rather gentle.
The delicate and overwhelming emotions almost swallowed her whole, leaving no room to breathe.
Lips are not something to be easily kissed by others; they carry special emotions. Only the one and most important person should touch them.
But since she and Senior Sister had promised to always be by each other’s side, did that mean they were the most important people to each other? Tang Muxi’s heart raced, confused, unable to find an answer.
But she had kissed Jiang Yin before, and now Jiang Yin was kissing her back, which didn’t seem wrong. She didn’t dislike this kind of intimate touch; on the contrary, her body felt like it was on fire, and she even looked forward to it.
“Open your mouth.” Jiang Yin tapped the back of her neck, releasing the spell.
Even though she was free, Tang Muxi seemed to still be bound by something, unable to escape.
She obediently parted her lips, and the next moment, a soft tongue that wasn’t hers slipped in, entwining with hers, making it hard to breathe. Before long, Tang Muxi was flushed and breathless.
Jiang Yin let go helplessly and asked, “Why aren’t you breathing?”
Tang Muxi’s face was hot, and she softly replied while gasping, “You bit my tongue, I couldn’t breathe.” She was a bit annoyed and felt a little wronged, as if blaming the other for asking the obvious.
Jiang Yin frowned in frustration, “What about your nose? I didn’t pinch your nose.”
Tang Muxi paused, then said dumbly, “Oh, right.”
She had been a bit nervous earlier and instinctively held her breath… Embarrassed, she scratched her nose and tentatively said, “How about Senior Sister punishes me again? This time I’ll remember!”
She had been so resistant earlier, but now she was actually suggesting another punishment.
Jiang Yin remained expressionless, feeling that this wasn’t good. If this little trickster thought the punishment was only this mild, she might become even more reckless in the future.
“Come here.” She beckoned.
Tang Muxi approached in confusion, and then suddenly the world spun as Jiang Yin pulled her into her arms.
“Senior Sister?” What was this about? Her curious eyes were filled with anticipation.
Jiang Yin smiled slightly, said nothing, and then pulled down Tang Muxi’s shoulder.
As it was close to bedtime, Tang Muxi was already dressed lightly, wearing only an inner garment. With a gentle tug, her entire shoulder was exposed. She was a bit thin, with delicate and beautiful collarbones, her skin fair and tender, with faint blue veins visible underneath, like a tempting piece of fine pastry.
“What is Senior Sister doing…” Tang Muxi’s heart raced, not realizing the atmosphere had changed, her anxious tone mixed with a hint of excitement.
Jiang Yin’s fingertips brushed back and forth where the neck met the shoulder. The tender white skin would surely bear a noticeable mark with a gentle bite.
She smiled and said, “Punishment.”
With that, she suddenly leaned in, her soft, warm lips pressing against the skin. Tang Muxi only felt a wave of heat spreading from her neck, but before she could react, the warm, moist sensation turned into a sharp pain, piercing her heart.
“Ah!” she cried out, “It hurts, it hurts, Senior Sister, let go!” She thought it was an affectionate kiss, but this time it was indeed a punishment.
Jiang Yin didn’t let go, determined to make her suffer a bit.
But she was ultimately soft-hearted and knew Tang Muxi wasn’t good with pain, so she didn’t dare to use too much force. When she felt it was enough, she slowly released her teeth.
Seeing the tears in Tang Muxi’s eyes, she was quite satisfied, “If you make Senior Sister angry again, I’ll bite. The force will only get stronger, even drawing blood. You should be careful.”
Tang Muxi gritted her teeth, glaring at Jiang Yin with resentment.
But in her heart, she thought, in the future, she would punish the big demon like this too!
*
That night, Tang Muxi didn’t sleep well. Even after applying medicine, her shoulder and neck still burned painfully. She didn’t dare let the pillow get too close while sleeping, afraid of pressing on the wound.
Her blood had a strong healing ability, and by the next morning, the small wound had already healed without even leaving a bite mark. However, healing didn’t mean there was no pain, and even when she woke up the next day, her shoulder and neck still felt uncomfortable.
While eating, Wen Fei noticed her disciple twisting her body and frequently touching the back of her neck. Unable to resist, she asked, “Did you sleep wrong last night?” Tang Muxi pursed her lips and shook her head, catching a glimpse of the culprit’s indifferent face, as if nothing had happened. Her expression immediately darkened, and she complained indirectly, “I was bitten by an ugly old bad fox, and it still hurts.”
After yesterday’s events, everyone knew who the “old fox” Tang Muxi was referring to. Wen Fei was about to ask why Jiang Yin bit her but suddenly realized something and stopped abruptly. Her jade-like ears slowly turned red, and she lowered her head, continuing to eat in embarrassment.
Why else? It was their private affair. Although she didn’t know how women performed marital rites, she had read enough picture books in her naive days to have a rough idea of what happened in the bedroom. Wen Fei suddenly regretted speaking up and even considered agreeing to Mingyu’s suggestion to return to the demon realm. Staying here, not only was she fed dog food, but she also had to constantly avoid awkward situations, which was truly exhausting.
Tang Muxi didn’t notice Wen Fei’s odd behavior. After speaking, she kept staring at Jiang Yin with resentment, hoping to provoke her into a verbal spar, as if that would make up for yesterday’s pain. She completely forgot the warning, “Don’t anger Senior Sister again.”
Usually, Jiang Yin would respond to her, but today, for some reason, she was in a great mood. Even when called an old and ugly bad fox, she responded with a smile and even agreed. “The fox is indeed bad, and Junior Sister has suffered.”
Tang Muxi didn’t expect such a reaction from her, and all her sarcastic remarks were left unsaid. She pursed her lips and sulked alone.
After finishing the meal, Jiang Yin stood up, her smile fading as she became serious and earnest. “Today, I plan to visit the Xia residence.”
The matter of the demon, whether true or false, could not be taken lightly. Wen Mingyu’s words were just one person’s account and might have omissions. Jiang Yin wanted to see for herself.
Wen Fei furrowed her brows, thought for a moment, and then nodded. “That’s good. The matter of the Soul Dispersing Pill is indeed significant, and it’s unsettling to leave it as it is.”
Seeing both of them looking over, Tang Muxi knew it wasn’t a time for jokes and agreed proactively.
