"And what about you? Would you be willing to go with ?"
Xiaofan asked this question, clearly in jest.
So jokes, once spoken, can easily be taken seriously by so people.
So, because of Xiaofan's words, Leng Yue suddenly slamd on the brakes, turned her head, and looked seriously at Xiaofan.
"What's up?" Xiaofan asked with a puzzled smile.
"And what about you? Are you willing to take with you?"
With those words, Leng Yue started the car again and hit the accelerator hard, pushing the speed to the limit.
If given the chance, would she be willing to go with him? It wasn't that Leng Yue hadn't thought about it, but rather she didn't dare to.
Her initial purpose in entering Red Butterfly was to support Bai Xue. Now, Bai Xue had smoothly returned to the family, and her return had strengthened the family, elevating her status significantly. In other words, Leng Yue's mission was complete. But as for this country, she felt no sense of belonging at all.
As a woman, do these things really matter?
This topic seed only to be treated as a joke because it was such a distant matter. Xiaofan's current situation had not changed because of Bai Xue's help, and he had much more to face in the future.
In Japan, the Celestial Emperor is not the one who wields significant power; it's even fair to say that his authority is limited. Even the Celestial Emperor's direct relatives do not hold much power, although their chances to participate in governance might be slightly higher.
Once again, they arrived in DJ, the capital of Japan... Xiaofan still felt no joy for this city.
"Put your mask on first, to avoid being recognized,"
as they entered the city, Leng Yue softly said to Xiaofan.
Xiaofan didn't mind and put his mask back on.
The car wound its way through many places and finally stopped in front of a very luxurious mansion. However, the parking spot was... at the back door.
Leng Yue was very familiar with the place and had Bai Xue's prior permission to enter through the back door without anyone questioning them.
The place was indeed heavily guarded, but compared to the base, it was much less secure.
"Doesn't Bai Xue's father mind her bringing a man back casually?" Xiaofan asked abruptly as they walked through the spacious yard.
"This isn't where her father lives; everything here is under Bai Xue's control."
"What? Wow, rich lady." Initially, Xiaofan thought it was Bai Xue's father's residence, but this was just a place Bai Xue managed alone.
No wonder, Japan's population isn't large, and the residential land area is substantial. The security was strict, but there weren't many guards.
'Knock, knock, knock...'
"Co in."
They lightly knocked on the door inside the building, and a familiar voice ca from within.
Leng Yue gently opened the door, gesturing for Xiaofan to go in first, then slowly closed it behind them.
Inside the room, Bai Xue was draped in a white veil, her bare feet stepping on the smooth floor.
Her sweet little face slowly turned around as Xiaofan entered the room... looking at Xiaofan's current appearance, she pouted slightly.
"Take off the mask first..."
This mask, taking it off and on again and again, was quite a hassle. But since she spoke, Xiaofan had to take it off.
After removing the mask, Bai Xue once again stared at Xiaofan briefly, seemingly unaccustod to his new look.
"Is this your true appearance?"
"You should have seen it before..." Xiaofan replied softly.
"I've seen it, but I'm not used to it; I can't find the old feeling anymore..." Bai Xue said as she slowly approached.
"I'm much more handso than before now." Xiaofan shalessly replied.
"Yeah, the real you is still the best."
Bai Xue ca in front of Xiaofan, her white jade-like arms gently hooking around Xiaofan's neck, watching him closely from just this distance...
"Do you miss ?"
"Sotis..."
"Not too heartless of an answer. Can you hug ?"
With those words, Bai Xue gently released Xiaofan's neck and then wrapped her arms around his back, resting her little head against his chest.
Just like a delicate young girl seeking comfort, just like back in XG, where they could mischievously play and tussle.
Embracing her slender waist, the fresh fragrance of the girl wafts in.
"You've gotten thinner..."
"Hmm, you have no idea how hard it is for now. I have so many things to deal with every day and few people to help around. So, will you stay to help ?"
"But I want the antidote, you know that."
Saying such a buzzkill thing at this mont would surely upset her, but that's Xiaofan's principle on this matter. He could deceive soone by any ans, except when it ca to emotions.
Xiaofan would never exploit emotions for personal gain; in fact, he would despise such actions.
"For one woman, you traveled all the way to Japan, repeatedly risking your life. But you never thought of coming to see , is this the difference between and her?" Bai Xue softly released Xiaofan, quietly gazing at him.
"Perhaps, you and I never really shared the sa worldview; we each have our own loyalties, don't we?"
"Do you have to be so realistic? What's the harm in sweet-talking ?" Bai Xue pouted again.
"I can make you happy now, but what about later..."
"We'll talk about later when it cos. Anyway, I'm really exhausted now. Since you're here, I assu Leng Yue has already explained the situation to you, right?" Bai Xue softly asked.
"Yes. Helping your family gain more power in Japan might earn a Great Nourishing Pill..."
"That's right. What's your take on this?"
"I can agree, but I have so conditions unless..."
"Tell , I'll agree to everything you say." Bai Xue replied to Xiaofan without a second thought.
"I..." Looking at Bai Xue's expectant eyes, Xiaofan suddenly felt guilty for seriously negotiating terms with her, but so things needed to be made clear: "I will do everything in my power to help you, but once there's any news of the antidote, you must tell imdiately."
"You an? If we know who has the antidote, then inform you, and you go get it yourself? Is that what you an?" Bai Xue gently asked.
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