Chapter 37

Xing Luo wanted to escape, but Ye Lixiao held her tightly in his arms, leaving her nowhere to retreat. She could only accept his passionate kiss.
She didn’t know how long it had been before Ye Lixiao reluctantly pulled away from her lips. If he kissed her any longer, he would completely lose control.
Ye Lixiao lowered his gaze to look at Xing Luo. She was flushed with a faint pink, looking incredibly alluring.
Her small hands clutched at his robes, her heartbeat racing, her face turning impossibly red. It was her first kiss, naturally extremely embarrassing, and with Ye Lixiao of all people.
If later, Ye Lixiao realized she was Xing Luo, they probably wouldn’t be able to remain enemies. But how awkward would their interactions be then?
Ye Lixiao reached out to touch her small face, gently caressing her slightly swollen lips from the kiss. His voice was low and hoarse as he said, “I will wait until you’re willing before I touch you.”
“…” Xing Luo’s breathing was still uneven. She understood Ye Lixiao’s meaning, and her face flushed even deeper.
“Touch you”, that meant Ye Lixiao actually had such thoughts.
Even just holding her, he could sense her nervousness. This was probably her first time too.
Ye Lixiao couldn’t rush. He would give Xing Luo time to accept him.
Before setting her down, he couldn’t resist giving her one more kiss, though this time it was just a light, gentle one.
Then, he lifted her slightly, placing her back on the ground.
Before Xing Luo could react, Ye Lixiao had already turned and left.
He needed a moment to calm himself.
After Ye Lixiao disappeared, Xing Luo was left alone in the palace, frustrated.
She didn’t even know whether what was happening between her and Ye Lixiao was right.
Meanwhile, in the Ghost King’s palace.
The two women trembled as they knelt before Feng Lu, reporting everything they had seen in detail. “Your Highness, there were women serving the Demon King, which is why we were sent away. We beg your mercy!”
Feng Lu raised an eyebrow. This time, Ye Lixiao had only brought He Chen, Yuan Xiu, and a cat? Could it really be that cat?
Indeed, Feng Lu could sense some spiritual energy from the cat. It seemed that the “woman” by Ye Lixiao’s side was that very cat.
He seemed to treasure this little spirit pet very much.
“Even if Ye Lixiao has women with him, you could have stayed to serve together. That you couldn’t remain only proves your incompetence. I never keep useless people by my side.” As soon as the words fell, before the two women could plead, Feng Lu waved his hand, turning them to ashes.
A cold glint flashed in Feng Lu’s eyes. He wanted to see just what kind of woman, or spirit, could make Ye Lixiao cherish her so much.

By evening, Ye Lixiao returned, holding a very exquisite box, placing it carefully on the table.
Xing Luo seemed to catch a whiff of something fragrant.
It was probably a food box.
Ye Lixiao glanced at her faintly. “Come, open it and see.”
Xing Luo walked to the table and opened the box. Inside were all delicious foods.
This box was much larger than a normal food box, divided into several layers: the first layer had four dishes, the second layer had two dishes plus a soup and rice, and the third layer contained various pastries.
Xing Luo’s eyes lit up, everything Ye Lixiao had brought back was her favorite!