...
Thinking of all this, Tang Yuehua's anger at being teased by him vanished instantly, leaving only a heart full of tenderness and helplessness.
She sighed softly, stepped forward, wrapped her arms around Xuan Hao's strong waist, and rested her head against his chest.
"If you're really tired and don't want to leave... rest here for the night."
However, as soon as she finished speaking, Tang Yuehua's eyes regained their clarity.
She stretched out two fingers and pinched Xuan Hao's lower back hard.
Unfortunately, Xuan Hao's muscles were as firm as a steel plate, and this move not only failed to have any deterrent effect, but also made Tang Yuehua's own fingers ache from gripping them.
"But!" Tang Yuehua raised her head, glared at him angrily, and warned him sternly, "You better behave yourself and don't cause any more trouble!"
"Stirring up trouble?" Xuan Hao spread his hands, blinking innocently.
"When have I ever caused trouble? I've always been a law-abiding citizen."
"Stop it!" Tang Yuehua rolled her eyes at him.
"Haven't you done enough of pushing your luck?
I really don't understand you.
You have so many young and pretty girls around you, always revolving around you, and you're still not satisfied.
Why do you have to set your sights on me?"
Tang Yuehua knew very well that the respect Xuan Hao usually showed her was all superficial.
That little rascal has a lot of hidden agendas!
Of course, she could also sense that the thoughts involved weren't entirely about those shameful desires between men and women.
Many times, in this absolutely private room where no outsiders could disturb him, Xuan Hao would shed his indestructible disguise and reveal the vulnerable side of a child who lacked a sense of security.
He always liked to tease her like a naughty child, watching her get angry out of embarrassment, and even watching her raise her hand as if to hit him.
Instead of dodging, he would laugh happily.
Sometimes, when Tang Yuehua was alone at night, she couldn't help but wonder if it was because this child had been an orphan since childhood and had no parents to love and guide him, that he subconsciously developed a deep dependence on her, an older, gentle, and tolerant woman, similar to that of a mother.
Paradoxically, however, there is no actual blood or ethical relationship between them.
This resulted in the boy being both a child yearning for love and attention in her eyes, and a daring little pervert who could easily escalate the situation!
Just as Tang Yuehua was lost in thought, Xuan Hao had already strolled to the window.
He reached out and pushed open half of the window, looking down at the brightly lit and bustling streets below, then turned and suggested, "The night market has started, want to go for a walk together?"
Tang Yuehua shook her head and pulled her cloak tighter:
"It's getting late and it's chilly outside. Besides, I just woke up and I don't have the energy to walk."
"What's so difficult about that?" Xuan Hao raised an eyebrow.
"I can carry you on my back. Or… if you feel uncomfortable lying down, I can just hold you."
Tang Yuehua was somewhat embarrassed and annoyed by his unrestrained words, and glared at him fiercely:
"Can't you shut your head for once?
Can't you stop thinking about these crooked ways to gain an advantage?"
"How is this considered taking advantage?"
Xuan Hao sighed helplessly, rubbing his flat stomach.
"I'm really hungry. You forgot?
I said I had no appetite at noon, and I massaged your back for so long this afternoon, and my stomach is still empty.
Going to the night market will be a good opportunity to find something to fill my stomach."
Tang Yuehua was slightly taken aback.
She then realized that Xuan Hao hadn't eaten anything all day. Given his astonishing energy expenditure, he'd probably be starving by now.
Her heart softened, and Tang Yuehua didn't insist any further, nodding in agreement: "Alright then."
...
The two walked out of the Moon Pavilion side by side, disappearing into the bustling nightscape of Tiandou City.
Looking at the tall and imposing Xuan Hao beside her, Tang Yuehua couldn't help but feel a little dazed.
Actually, a few years ago, she had also brought Xuanhao and Na'er to visit the night market in Tiandou City.
However, in her memory, the two children were just tiny little ones back then.
She could hold their hands, one on each side, just like an ordinary mother taking her children out for a trip, weaving through the bustling crowd.
But who could have imagined that Xuan Hao's body would grow so fast and so ridiculously.
In just a few short years, this kid's height has skyrocketed to a terrifying height of over two meters, as if he had pulled up seedlings to help them grow.
His shoulders are as broad as an indestructible wall.
However, Tang Yuehua could barely accept this.
After all, high-level beast soul masters on the Douluo Continent are naturally taller and more robust than ordinary people due to the subtle influence of their martial souls.
Just like Xuan Hao's classmate, Yu Tianheng of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, didn't he also grow to over 1.9 meters tall?
However, the difference in mindset is what is most poignant.
Once, she was the one who walked the streets with Xuanhao, the child, as a protector.
But now, the roles have been completely reversed.
Walking through the bustling night market, Xuan Hao's tall and imposing figure naturally shielded her from the surrounding crowds.
Tang Yuehua, who is usually dignified and poised, now appeared petite, delicate, and charming standing next to him.
Before long, the two found a high-end, quiet restaurant in the busiest part of the night market.
Although they were supposed to be out strolling through the night market, Xuan Hao couldn't possibly drag Tang Yuehua to those smoky, bustling roadside stalls to join in the fun.
He's usually thick-skinned and doesn't mind, he just eats whatever's available.
But she is the dignified master of Yuexuan, with an elegant and noble demeanor.
It would be too inappropriate and unfair to make her sit on a greasy bench and eat at a roadside stall.
We chose a private seat with a good view, and the food was served quickly, like a flowing stream.
Having spent most of the day without eating a single grain of rice, Xuan Hao unceremoniously picked up his chopsticks and once again began his astonishing "storm inhalation" mode.
The food on the table was disappearing at a visible rate.
Looking at his starving, reincarnated appearance, Tang Yuehua, sitting opposite him, had a look of gentle helplessness in her eyes.
She barely touched her own chopsticks, but instead rolled up her sleeves slightly and quietly peeled shrimp for him, then picked out the bones from the fish meat one by one and put them into the empty bowl in front of him.
Xuan Hao has always loved eating things from the water, whether it's fish or shrimp, he doesn't refuse them.
The reason is simple and straightforward: the meat is tender and easy to eat.
Moreover, those who know him well know that this guy has to consume a huge amount of meat with every meal.
This is not only because his abnormal physical condition and vigorous blood and energy require a huge amount of energy to maintain their function; the deeper reason is that he is fascinated by the heavy, solid feeling of his stomach being completely full.
In fact, with his current wealth and strength, if he only wanted to replenish the energy his body needed, he could easily buy some high-level soul beast meat containing enormous energy to eat.
A few bites of that meat would be equivalent to this whole table of ordinary food.
But he insisted on eating portions that could be piled up like a small mountain.
Seeing Xuan Hao wolfing down his food, Tang Yuehua couldn't help but feel a pang of pity.
She had secretly guessed that this was probably because Xuan Hao was an orphan when he was young, often going hungry and not knowing where his next meal would come from, which left him with psychological trauma.
So now that he has the opportunity, he has developed a mentality similar to "revenge binge eating".
Only when he looked at the table full of food and felt his stomach bulge could he gain a faint sense of security.
However, for Xuan Hao, this doesn't seem to be considered overeating that harms his health.
His digestive system was like a terrifying furnace, perfectly transforming all the massive amounts of food he ate into vital energy, leaving not a trace of excess fat.
Thinking of this, Tang Yuehua's cheeks inexplicably flushed slightly.
After all, she had personally measured it countless times.
Xuan Hao's physique is simply perfect, well-proportioned and full of explosive power.
Every time she had him lie on the bed to massage and relax him, her fingertips would slide down his broad back, clearly feeling the well-defined muscle lines.
That firm, tight feel, brimming with the vibrant energy of a young man…
To be honest, it's really good!
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