...
Just as Tang Yuehua was lost in thought and her body had completely relaxed.
Suddenly, a cool sensation came from her back, instantly waking her from her daze.
Immediately afterwards, a faint plant fragrance filled the room.
Xuan Hao, without anyone noticing, secretly used his qi and blood to cut open the silk lining on her back.
His slender fingers, moistened with warm essential oil, were then placed directly on her unsuspecting, smooth back!
"What...what are you doing?!"
Tang Yuehua was completely bewildered.
"I didn't say I wanted to use this!"
"But you didn't say you didn't want it."
Xuan Hao replied confidently. As he spoke, his hands never stopped, continuing to massage her smoothly along the curve of her spine.
"You—" Tang Yuehua was on the verge of tears.
She knew it! She absolutely couldn't afford to lose focus for even a second!
That little rascal is a master at finding any opening; as soon as you show the slightest weakness, he can immediately slip through the crack!
But it's too late for her to resist now, even if she wanted to.
Left with no other choice, Tang Yuehua could only bite her lip tightly, bury her face in the pillow, and squeeze out a warning through gritted teeth:
"You can press it... but you can't do anything reckless! Otherwise, I'll really get angry!"
"Hey, do you have to treat me like a thief?"
Xuan Hao complained speechlessly.
"I've given you massages so many times over the years.
When have I ever really done anything inappropriate to you?
Do you think I'm the kind of person who doesn't know my limits?"
Tang Yuehua was speechless for a moment.
Upon closer reflection, Xuan Hao wasn't wrong.
Although this kid is full of bad ideas and likes to take advantage of others, he really knows how to cross the line very well.
He has never actually forced anyone or done anything excessively out of line.
He's more like a naughty kid who just enjoys seeing you nervous, teasing you, and scaring you.
Thinking of this, Tang Yuehua felt a little more at ease.
Time passed slowly in the quiet and ambiguous atmosphere.
Tang Yuehua's last shred of vigilance finally crumbled, and she involuntarily relaxed completely once again, a strong sense of sleepiness washing over her like a tide.
However, just as she was about to fall into a deep sleep, an accident occurred.
Xuan Hao's hands, which had been wandering only on her back, suddenly slid smoothly down her slender waist, across her waistline, and down all the way!
Tang Yuehua suddenly woke up with a start, her whole body trembling.
It was only then that she realized with horror that something was wrong.
That bastard Xuan Hao didn't just slash his back.
Instead, it was completely cut open from top to bottom!
She is now...
Wouldn't that be equivalent to lying naked in front of him?!
Tang Yuehua stiffly turned her head away, her face flushed red as if it were about to bleed, her eyes filled with shock and shame, her eye circles turning red at a visible speed, staring intently at Xuan Hao.
Upon seeing her expression as if she was about to cry, Xuan Hao, who had been so composed just moments before, felt a sudden jolt of panic.
"No... let me explain, I really didn't mean it!"
Xuan Hao quickly raised his hands, his face full of guilt as he tried to explain.
Tang Yuehua bit her lower lip tightly, not saying a word, but the tears welled up in her eyes uncontrollably, as if they were about to burst forth as a torrent of aggrieved tears.
"Oh my god, don't cry! I swear, I really didn't mean to!"
Xuan Hao was completely dumbfounded. "It really just happened on a whim!
I just gave Liu Erlong a full massage yesterday.
I was thinking about something just now, and my mind wandered, so my hand just slipped down based on muscle memory... I really didn't mean to take advantage of you!"
To prove his innocence, Xuan Hao spoke while quickly getting off the bed, even taking several steps back to create a safe distance between himself and Tang Yuehua.
Seeing his panicked appearance, which made him try to avoid her at all costs, Tang Yuehua's intense grievance and fear subsided a little.
Although this guy is despicable, judging from his reaction, he doesn't seem to have planned this whole thing beforehand.
Even so, she was still furious!
Seeing Tang Yuehua still glaring at him with red eyes, Xuan Hao rubbed his temples in exasperation: "I really was distracted!
And... and it wasn't just when I was helping Liu Erlong, but when I massaged Na'er and the other girls at home, I just slid right down! I've gotten used to it, it's really just a matter of practice making me sick!"
An awkward, deathly silence fell over the room. Time ticked by, with only the smoke from the calming incense rising silently.
As her emotions gradually calmed down, Tang Yuehua took a deep breath, suppressing her shame and indignation.
Her face flushed, she glared at Xuan Hao, who was standing a few steps away, and asked through gritted teeth, "Did you do this on purpose?"
"My dear sister!" Xuan Hao said with a bitter face, spreading his hands helplessly.
"If I really wanted to force myself on you, I could have just used my qi and blood to knock you out.
Wouldn't that have been much simpler and easier?
Why would I be here here, anxiously apologizing to you?
It really just happened on the spur of the moment!
It was absolutely not intentional!"
Hearing him say that, Tang Yuehua gradually calmed down, but then she seized on the blind spot in his words.
She glared at him, her cheeks, which had calmed down a bit, burning hot again:
"Just like that? Do you usually... press like that with other people?!"
Xuan Hao sighed helplessly, "Although Na'er and the others are still young, they're all a bit mischievous.
We often play little games to strengthen our bonds when we're alone, and this full-body massage is just the right thing to do.
Besides, you've already experienced how effective my massage is at improving blood circulation.
Everyone's so tired from cultivation, I'm just providing free logistical support!
How can that be considered taking advantage?"
Tang Yuehua was amused by his twisted logic and glared at him fiercely:
"I already made you take off your clothes, isn't that taking advantage of me?!"
"Okay, okay, I took advantage, I'm despicable." Xuan Hao raised his hands in surrender, taking the blame without hesitation.
"But this time I really, absolutely didn't do it on purpose.
Please be magnanimous and forgive me this time."
A few steps apart, the two fell silent again.
Tang Yuehua buried her face in her arms, her mind in turmoil.
If it ends like this, she'll not only be embarrassed, but also feel very uncomfortable being stuck halfway through her journey.
After a long while, Tang Yuehua finally made up her mind and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "Continue."
"ah?"
This time, it was Xuan Hao's turn to be stunned.
"What do you mean, 'ah'?"
Tang Yuehua turned her head away, rolled her eyes at him, and her beautiful eyes were full of coquettish reproach.
"Are you just going to leave me here halfway through?
Come here! And... don't touch me there again!"
"call--"
Xuan Hao breathed a sigh of relief and nodded repeatedly:
"Okay, okay, as long as you're not angry. I promise to finish the massage properly for you."
With that, Xuan Hao walked back to the bedside.
To avoid a repeat of the previous embarrassment, and to put Tang Yuehua at ease, he took out a large piece of black silk from his storage ring and gently covered it, completely concealing the alluring glimpse of her skin.
Because of that slip, the thin black silk was immediately soaked through and clung tightly to her skin as soon as it was placed on her.
The strange, silky, cool, and sticky sensation instantly filled Tang Yuehua with an indescribable sense of shame and indignation.
But she gritted her teeth and swallowed back the complaint that was about to spill out.
After all, she was the one who asked them to continue, so she couldn't very well order Xuanhao to remove the cloth now, could she?
Wouldn't that be even more awkward!
In the time that followed, Xuan Hao completely put away his carefree and irresponsible thoughts.
He focused all his attention and diligently helped Tang Yuehua complete the remaining procedures.
I pressed the acupoints from the top of the head all the way down to the soles of the feet.
Of course, having learned from past mistakes, Xuan Hao didn't dare to touch it this time and took a perfect detour.
If this "muscle memory" were to happen again, Tang Yuehua would probably really cry on the spot.
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