Chapter 125: Looking at the Legs

Boom~

The scorching fireball shot out, turning the cave into a sea of fire.

The few snakes hidden inside instantly turned to ash.

Lu, thank you, I'm most afraid of snakes.

Aodaili lightly touched her chest, her long lashes trembling slightly, her originally rosy lips now somewhat pale.

Lu Xun observed her without changing expression; a fourth-rank mage actually afraid of mere poisonous snakes?

Her startled look didn't seem feigned, but the action of lunging into his embrace earlier clearly carried a deliberate coyness.

Although I'm not certain the earlier assassin was her, Lu Xun increasingly felt she had come for Babala.

I'll set up the barrier.

Aodaili's fingertips flowed with magical light as she skillfully laid out a protective barrier.

Lu, you sleep on this bed.

After the barrier was set, she produced two wooden beds as if by conjuring, placing them symmetrically inside the cave, her movements elegant as if arranging a boudoir.

This is bread I made myself, with caviar...

Next, she took out a table, two chairs, and a large amount of food.

As expected of a space mage.

She's basically brought her whole home with her.

Even if Lu Xun had a space ring, he couldn't do that.

You eat, I have food.

Lu Xun didn't eat Aodaili's food; instead, he took out a roasted chicken from his space ring and began to nibble on it with relish.

Having been drugged twice before, Lu Xun always remained wary of others' food.

Moreover, Aodaili had long been on his list of primary suspects.

Meow~

Little White popped its head out of the pocket.

Indeed, for this secret realm examination, Lu Xun also brought it along.

Mainly because leaving it in the dormitory, Lu Xun felt uneasy.

Come.

Lu Xun tore off a piece of tender chicken meat and fed it to Little White.

What an adorable kitty, is that a Ragdoll? May I pet it?

Upon seeing Little White, Aodaili's eyes lit up, looking utterly melted by cuteness.

She reached out her hand, wanting to pet Little White.

Meow~

Little White waved its claws, issuing a warning.

It doesn't like others touching it.

Lu Xun cleverly blocked Aodaili with his feeding motion.

Lu, I didn't expect you to be so caring; to be frank, I also like keeping cats...

Aodaili rested her chin on one hand, the corners of her mouth lifting in a gentle arc, as she chatted with Lu Xun about the cats at her home.

She has more than one cat at home: a Ragdoll, a Persian, a Siamese...

Her words don't seem like a lie, since many cat‑keeping details match, showing she knows cats extremely well.

Lu Xun ate while feeding Little White, and listened silently.

Aodaili's words made Lu Xun grow more suspicious.

Such love for cats—perhaps she knew Babala had been turned into a cat, so she wanted to familiarize herself with feline habits in advance to find Babala.

So, is she the witch's envoy?

Unnoticed, the time had reached late night.

Aodaili continued speaking enthusiastically, recounting from her childhood life to the various amusing incidents after entering the magic academy, as if she had endless things to say.

Lu Xun yawned; he was a bit sleepy.

Aodaili's expression suddenly became coy; she stood up and walked out of the cave.

A few minutes later, she returned, lying on the bed with her hands supporting her chin, and continued talking to Lu Xun.

Her jade‑white little feet dangled playfully in the air, her full, perky hips swaying slightly with her movements, outlining in the firelight a silhouette that made the blood race.

However, Lu Xun no longer had the leisure to admire it.

By then, he had already peacefully entered dreamland.

Little White, meanwhile, curled up on Lu Xun's stomach, sleeping soundly.

Lu... Lu...?

Aodaili called softly.

Lu Xun showed no reaction at all.

She then got up from the bed, tiptoed to Lu Xun's side, reached out her hand, intending to take Little White away.

What are you doing?

A pair of strong hands suddenly seized Aodaili.

Aodaili's face flashed with surprise.

Lu Xun actually woke up!!!

How could that be.

What she just used was an advanced sleep-inducing technique, aided by a quietly spreading sleep mist, which could make people fall into deep sleep without any awareness, not even thunder could wake them.

Even if a Fourth Realm cultivator came, they'd still have to fall asleep.

Lu Xun, however, wasn't affected!

After just a second's hesitation, she withdrew her odd look and timidly said, "Sorry, Lu, I just like it too much, I wanted to hug it..."

Really?

Lu Xun's gaze was like a torch, staring straight into her eyes.

"Lu, if you don't believe me, I'll go sleep outside."

Aodaili made as if to leave, but secretly observed Lu Xun's reaction from the corner of her eye.

Okay.

Unexpectedly, Lu Xun simply let go of her hand.

"Lu, I didn't expect you to distrust me this much; I'm leaving."

Aodaili's eyes welled up, her long lashes trembling, a tear hanging at the corner of her eye, as if she had suffered a great injustice.

"It's cold outside; you don't have to go out."

Lu Xun said lightly.

"Really, Lu?"

Aodaili burst into laughter, her face full of surprise.

"Of course, but."

Lu Xun paused, then said the second half: "You need to let me see your leg first."

"Ah?"

Aodaili was momentarily stunned, her lips slightly parted, showing an expression of disbelief.

It seemed she never expected Lu Xun to make such a request.

"I just want to look at your leg."

Lu Xun clarified his words.

Aodaili's excessively fair face instantly reddened up to her neck.

"Lu... how... how could you do this?"

Aodaili's cheeks flushed crimson instantly, even her ear tips tinged scarlet; she unconsciously clutched the hem of her skirt, looking like a noble lady being teased by a rogue.

Lu Xun calmly looked at her: "The assassin earlier injured his thigh; even with magical healing, the skin color would differ, so I need to check your leg."

"You suspect me?"

Aodaili pointed at her own nose, her wide eyes filled with shock and hurt.

"Not suspicion, just elimination."

Lu Xun's tone remained calm.

Rrip~

Aodaili tore her skirt open, revealing two sections of snow-white, slender jade legs.

"Take a look."

Her chest rose and fell violently; she really was angry.

Then came something that left her speechless.

Lu Xun rose from the bed, approached her, squatted down, and began examining her leg inch by inch.

His gaze was as focused as when appraising an antique.

"It's not her."

After examining carefully for several minutes, Lu Xun finally confirmed.

The earlier assassin probably wasn't Aodaili.

Aodaili's leg skin was smooth as jade, with no scars or discoloration.

"Had enough looking?"

Aodaili said angrily.

"Enough."

Lu Xun nodded, returned to the bed, and slept with his hands as a pillow.

Although it was confirmed not Aodaili, Aodaili certainly harbors designs on Babala.

He deliberately adopted this attitude; if Aodaili doesn't leave, it will further prove the point.

"Lu, next time you want to see my leg, you don't need all these excuses; I can just show you directly!"

Aodaili returned to her own bed, deliberately displaying her extremely sexy jade legs before Lu Xun's eyes.

She indeed didn't leave.

"Then can you wear black silk?"

Lu Xun, not to be outdone, pushed further.

Aodaili was stunned, her slightly parted lips making her look especially cute and clueless.

After just a second, her face broke into a smile again: "Of course, Lu, as long as you like to watch, I can wear anything."

While speaking, she took out a black silk and slowly put it on in front of Lu Xun.

She's not angry at all?

For a moment, Lu Xun didn't know if she was genuine or just enduring.