Xuanyuan Yonghao had intended to belittle her with a few words, but as his gaze caught sight of her weakness and fatigue, it took her a long time to peel a piece of candy.
She finally managed to put it into her mouth, bowing her head listlessly, as though it had drained all her strength.
A thin layer of sweat had once again formed densely upon her forehead which had been wiped clean before.
Frowning, he supported her shoulders
"What’s going on? Are you hurt?"
Su Yan shook her head, speaking softly and tenderly,
"I’m out of strength."
She lifted her head, her watery eyes blinking as she looked at him.
The piece of strawberry milk flavored candy in her mouth melted away.
As she spoke, the sweet scent of milk candy enveloped them.
Xuanyuan Yonghao’s eyes deepened for a moment, as his forehead pressed against hers.
Then, his thin lips covered her soft red lips.
"Mm"
She leaned back involuntarily, her spine against the chair, depleted of all strength from the recent fight.
This made her easy to topple, and with just a slight push backward, she lacked even the ability to resist, could only stay put honestly and be kissed at will.
It was a long while before he finally let go.
Looking at her, she gasped for breath, her cheeks flushed, finally showing a bit of vitality.
The corners of Xuanyuan Yonghao’s eyes gleamed with a smile, the sweet taste of milk candy lingering in his mouth, failing to dissipate.
After a while, he spoke in a gentle tone,
"It turns out that one serving by my side possesses such remarkable abilities."
Su Yan looked at his moving lips, and with her mind still oxygen-deprived, it took a while for her to understand,
"What?"
She then heard Xuanyuan Yonghao continue,
"Having no Inner Strength, yet you were able to defeat a group of guards by yourself, not only that, but you also communicate with snakes effortlessly."
He paused in his speech, as if intentionally giving her time to think carefully before responding.
He leaned down and whispered in Su Yan’s ear,
"I am your master, it’s best to confess."
His warm breath brushed over her delicate skin, instantly turning the area a pale pink.
She withdrew her head, trying to dodge to the side.
But with chairs to the left and right, and him in front, where could she run to? To the heavens, perhaps?
In the end, Su Yan confessed honestly,
"I can speak to snakes as soon as I say something."
She paused, then said innocently,
"Those guards wanted to kill me; I only defended myself."
"Who taught you?"
"It has been so long, I’ve forgotten."
"That swordsmanship is very unique; I have never seen it before. Does it have a name?"
"Japan Swordsmanship"
The red tear-shaped crystal bracelet on Su Yan’s right wrist had disappeared without a trace at some point.
After finishing the candy in her mouth, she took out another piece from her wallet, peeled it, and put it in her mouth.
She used a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off her forehead, visibly tired and weak.
Xuanyuan Yonghao didn’t continue questioning.
He simply reached out, picked her up around the waist again, and walked toward the bed.
When he placed Su Yan on the bed, he reached out to undo her wallet.
Almost reflexively, Su Yan clasped the pouch of the wallet.
Xuanyuan Yonghao looked at her actions and raised an eyebrow.
It was then that Su Yan remembered that this man was her master.
She slowly let go of her hand and then gripped the wallet pouch again the next second.
"This is the last wallet pouch I have."
If she lost this one, she would have no wallet to hold her candy.
"Do I look like a bandit to you? Do you think I have nothing better to do than to rob your wallet every day?"
Su Yan didn’t speak, but her eyes seemingly agreed.
Xuanyuan Yonghao suddenly smiled and leaned in close to her.