Qiao Xixi was a little curious.
'Maybe it really does feel different?'
'No!'
'No, no, no!'
'Lust really messes with your head!'
Qiao Xixi covered his lips as he leaned in again. "Xiya has been so worried. We have to go back and let her see us, or she's going to cry."
Xiya was definitely another one of Xijing's major weaknesses. As reluctant as he was, he fiercely suppressed the desire Qiao Xixi had stirred in him for the sake of his daughter.
"Then... when?"
"Definitely not now. Let's go back first!"
Afraid he would press the issue, Qiao Xixi quickly pulled him along, swimming rapidly toward the salt fields.
By the time they returned to the island, Ximing had already led the merfolk in clearing out all the Land Beasts.
Qiao Xixi was worried about Xiya, so Xijing had Ximing send someone to bring them over.
"Has Sunxiao not come back yet?" She glanced around but couldn't see any sign of him.
"He chased them to the edge of the forest."
