Chapter 77: You Must Stay Alert and Deny Li Chen Any Opportunity

Wu Nanzhi, inside the Holy Tiger, saw her nephew and two clan members escape, and finally sighed in relief.

But the situation that followed was beyond her control—the Holy Tiger refused to communicate with her and went on a rampage killing beasts.

One beast after another died before Wu Nanzhi’s eyes; luckily, the Holy Tiger had not yet attacked any humans.

Just as the Holy Tiger bit through the bear demon’s neck, a familiar figure appeared on the treetops above.

She had seen this man before—at the Matchmaking Mountain.

With Li Chen’s striking good looks, any woman who saw him found it hard to forget.

Though she didn’t know Li Chen’s name, she desperately shouted for him to hurry away—but it was useless.

Yet the Holy Tiger suddenly leaped back, entering a defensive stance.

Then, inexplicably, the Holy Tiger returned into her body, leaving her completely naked before Li Chen.

“That’s how it happened,” Wu Nanzhi said, nestled in Li Chen’s arms.

The reason for this posture was simple—Li Chen had seen her fall and instinctively caught her in his arms as she landed.

“I see. So you’re not a tiger spirit,” Li Chen nodded seriously.

The world is vast and full of wonders—there are cultivators like this, truly astonishing.

“Your hands,” Wu Nanzhi blushed furiously, for one of Li Chen’s hands rested on her waist, the other on her chest.

“What’s wrong with my hands?” Li Chen didn’t let go—he squeezed a few times.

I have to say, the texture is really nice, and it's even too big to cover with one hand.

The reason his hand rested on her chest wasn’t to hold her steady—it was simply because Li Chen found it more comfortable, and indeed it was.

With a little strength regained, Wu Nanzhi, still blushing, struggled to break free from Li Chen’s grasp.

Those few squeezes had made her body go weak and warm.

“Stop staring!”

“Hmm.”

Li Chen’s reply left Wu Nanzhi utterly flustered.

I meant for you to stop looking—not to keep looking!

Wu Nanzhi expected Li Chen, at this moment, to look embarrassed, show some grace, close his eyes, turn his back, and take off his clothes for her.

Then she could reluctantly accept them.

But the problem was, Li Chen had no intention of removing his clothes—he stared directly, even stroking his chin, as if evaluating her.

Only now did Wu Nanzhi realize this man had no shame at all.

Li Chen then said something that nearly made her spit blood.

“Don’t cover up—I’ve seen it all before, and those tiny hands of yours can’t hide anything this big.”

Being teased by a man her nephew’s age, the shame nearly made her faint.

But if she fainted, wouldn’t he just take advantage?

So she forced herself to stay awake, refusing to give Li Chen any opening.

Calmer now, Wu Nanzhi realized this man’s thinking was abnormal—he couldn’t be judged by normal standards.

So she spoke: “Young Master, could you please lend me some clothes? When I get out, I will repay you.”

There are so many people outside the secret realm—if I appear like this, what will happen?

“How will you repay me? With your body?”

“Y-you—you’re driving me crazy!”

What does clothing have to do with offering your body?

Even if I offered my body, it’d be too casual!

Wu Nanzhi simply couldn’t follow Li Chen’s train of thought.

Maybe he didn’t recognize her—last time at Matchmaking Mountain, she wore a hooded cloak.

Actually, back then Li Chen behaved quite well; she’d had a favorable impression of him—but now she was furious!

The more she blushed, the more Li Chen wanted to tease her.

Because the angrier she got, the harder she squeezed—and the more of her soft flesh slipped between her fingers.

Since the light pillar hadn’t appeared yet, Li Chen had nothing better to do.

Lend clothes? Impossible!

If you cover up, what am I supposed to look at?

Seeing the woman’s expression as if she wanted to bite him to death, Li Chen said: “How about this—you follow me. We trace the Holy Tiger’s path and see if we can find your dropped clothes.”

Li Chen was just playing—he had no shame at all.

I’m not the one naked.

Watching someone else endure this kind of outdoor exposure is so thrilling.

Wu Nanzhi still couldn’t understand how such a man existed!

He was nothing but a scoundrel!

Wu Nanzhi was angry, but she didn’t know how to morally pressure Li Chen—because in her view, his behavior was utterly immoral, and he didn’t seem like a moral person at all.

If she thought carefully, Li Chen hadn’t actually done anything wrong.

The clothes were his—he didn’t have to lend them.

No rule required him to.

Wu Nanzhi wanted to run away immediately—but what if she met someone else?

At least Li Chen was only looking; who knew what a deranged person might do if she encountered one?

“Fine, then I’ll have to trouble you.”

After much thought, Wu Nanzhi surrendered.

She stood up completely naked and followed beside Li Chen.

Along the way, she felt a chilling draft over every inch of her skin.

Her eyes darted everywhere, terrified someone might suddenly appear.

!

Especially that mix of shame and embarrassment made her walk awkwardly.

If anyone saw her walking naked through the forest, they’d think she was a pervert!

If word got out, the entire Wu family would be disgraced!

Wu Nanzhi was furious—she should never have come to the capital!

That Wu Qi had to drag her into this wilderness secret realm—now look what happened.

She was in this state, and he was probably dead or missing.

At this moment, Li Chen noticed the woman’s earlobes were bright red.

“Walk faster!” Wu Nanzhi scolded.

Li Chen walked slower and slower—he had no urgency at all.

She could even hear him chuckling as he walked.

Wu Nanzhi wanted nothing more than to bury her head somewhere.

To Wu Nanzhi, Li Chen was nothing short of a demon.

He was nothing like the elegant, refined Li Chen she’d met on Matchmaking Mountain.

If she remembered correctly, this wicked man had a lover, didn’t he?

The last time she saw him, he was with a stunningly beautiful woman.

That woman was young, gorgeous, and had an exquisite figure.

Wu Nanzhi had never seen such a refined and beautiful woman.

Back then, she’d observed for a while—this man treated his companion with great tenderness.

She didn’t understand why he was so gentle to other women but so cruel to her!

According to Li Chen’s experience, this woman was very beautiful—if you were kind to her, she might not remember it, since too many men were kind to her.

But if you teased her, she’d remember it forever.

Once emotion stirred, the rest would be easy.

While Wu Nanzhi was lost in thought, a rustling came from the surrounding bushes.

She instantly hid behind Li Chen, peering cautiously toward the sound.

Out popped a creature resembling a guinea pig—its appearance was endearing, covered in soft gray fur that begged to be touched.

Its eyes were round and bright, glowing with curious yet slightly dull wonder, as if fascinated by the world but always a beat slow to react.

Its temperament was gentle; it never attacked first—even when faced with predatory beasts, it merely stared blankly, seemingly unaware of the hostility in their eyes.

Li Chen, raised in the palace, had never seen such a fascinating creature—he went over to pet it.

If Wu Nanzhi hadn’t pulled him away, he’d have played with it longer.

Honestly, Wu Nanzhi had nearly been driven mad by Li Chen all along.

She didn’t know if he was doing it on purpose—he was curious about everything: teasing birds, staring at flowers.

Normally, she’d want to do the same—but right now, she was naked!

Li Chen would be the most unforgettable man of her entire life.

After trudging slowly for a while, they finally reached the place where Wu Nanzhi had transformed.

Aside from the wolf demon’s remains, the area was a tangle of fallen trees.

Her clothes were hanging high up on a tree.

Wu Nanzhi glanced at Li Chen and found Li Chen looking at her.

She knew this man would never help her get them!

If Li Chen knew she thought that, he’d surely say: Exactly—it wasn’t me who tore them, why should I fetch them?

(End of Chapter)