After provoking the holy maiden of Miao territory, she was infected with a love curse.

A cornered dog will jump over a wall; a cornered rabbit will bite.

If they're really provoked, these people are capable of anything.

Yin Huaixi paused.

She didn't speak rashly and reveal her identity.

The two realized the situation was not good.

At this point, he didn't even think about the travel expenses.

He stepped back to the window, tucked the dagger back into his waistband, and nimbly slipped out.

The green tiles made a soft, rustling sound, and the two figures quickly disappeared into the moonlight.

Yin Huaixi breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she returned in time; otherwise, if something had really happened to Sang Che, she would have felt guilty.

After all, there were only the two of them in the room. If she wasn't there, Sang Che would have the two maids come in to serve her.

"Huaixi...did someone just come in?"

Sang Che got out of bed, pretending to have just woken up and been frightened.

In fact, she hadn't slept at all.

She had been awake since the moment Yin Huaixi secretly lifted the covers and slipped away.

Knowing that she is blind, it is understandable that she would be afraid of people who suddenly barge in when she is unsure of the situation.

Yin Huaixi walked to Sang Che's side, and took the initiative to reach out and grab Sang Che's empty sleeve, wrapping her hand in it.

Offer gentle words of comfort.

"It's okay, I chased them all away."

"There are a lot of petty thieves in this area."

"Next time... we'll just lock the windows and everything will be fine."

A slight smile played on her lips.

Sang Che opened his arms.

Before Yin Huaixi could react, she was pulled into Sang Che's "domineering" embrace.

"Huaixi, why do you smell so strongly of fish?"

These words frightened Yin Huaixi so much that she froze, too afraid to move.

Thinking at the speed of light in my mind.

Sang Che… was he referring to her, or was he just asking casually?

Sang Che touched Yin Huaixi's back with his fingers, smiled, and changed the subject again.

"Was it... left over from the fight with those two just now?"

Upon hearing this, Yin Huaixi nodded guiltily.

"Yeah, A-Che, I'm glad you're alright."

"This place is too unsafe, let's find another place."

They need to find a place closer to the dock so that it will be easier for Yin Huaixi to sneak out.

At that time, no one will know.

She can then leave this village.

She should be able to return to being the "Third Miss Yin," why should she need to be subservient and endure humiliation here?!

Hearing Yin Huaixi suggest moving away from the inn, Sang Che lowered his eyes.

Huaixi, you said that because you're worried I'll get hurt.

Or is it because... you have ulterior motives?

...

He fled into the alley in one breath.

The two then turned around to look, and only after confirming that there was no dark figure following them did they laugh contemptuously, feeling guilty.

"They're just a bit intimidating. It seems... these two women are nothing to be afraid of."

"If only I hadn't run away like that, I might have been able to take down Bo-da..."

"Hiss... What is that!"

A sharp pain shot through his neck, and the man instinctively slapped it.

This shot has ruined everything.

His fingers, which were groping around his neck, found nothing, but his flesh felt as if it had been torn apart by something sharp.

"Something...something is burrowing into my neck!"

As soon as he shouted, his accomplice next to him fell to the ground.

Foaming at the mouth, unconscious.

It's a Gu worm!

Gu worms!

That woman...that woman cast a spell on them!

...

Sang Che, sitting on the bed, was still being gently stroked by Yin Huaixi. She slightly hooked her fingertips and touched the skin on Yin Huaixi's back.

He rubbed his cheek against Yin Huaixi's.

Her darlings are slowly devouring the two men's bodies and taking over their brains.

Sang Che sensed their pain through the Gu worms and laughed even more contentedly.

"Huaixi...Let's go back to the village tomorrow."

"It's too unsafe here."

Yin Huaixi had long expected Sang Che to want to leave, but when the day actually came, her expression still froze.

Sang Che was blind and couldn't see Yin Huaixi's rapidly changing appearance, so she reached out and hugged Yin Huaixi even tighter.

It seemed as if she was afraid that Yin Huaixi would leave or run away from her.

Sang Che asked softly and tenderly, "Don't you... want to go back to the village?"

Both direct admission and direct rejection seem too pragmatic.

After thinking it over, Yin Huaixi simply showed a regretful expression.

"Okay... but I haven't had a proper chance to explore this place yet. Could I stay a little longer?"

Regardless of the consequences, the wisest course of action is to buy yourself as much time as possible.

Hearing her cautious request, Sang Che deliberately pretended to be embarrassed.

"Huaixi, we've been out for too long."

"The High Priest will be unhappy..."

Yin Huaixi knew that Sang Che was saying this on purpose. If she hadn't read the original work, she would have actually believed Sang Che's nonsense.

The High Priest wouldn't dare to interfere with Sang Che's whereabouts. If the High Priest really had that kind of courage, Sang Che would probably have been captured and taken back long ago.

Where else can one live so freely and comfortably in a bandit stronghold?

Yin Huaixi knew that she couldn't confront Sang Che head-on; this guy was only responsive to gentle persuasion.

So he said, "If it's difficult for you, you don't have to say it."

"I'll pack my bags right away."

"Prepare to leave tomorrow."

Hearing Yin Huaixi's resolute agreement to leave the bandit stronghold and follow her back, Sang Che truly hadn't expected it...

She was taken aback for a moment, then finally nodded in agreement.

"Alright, then let's stay a few more days."

"Huaixi, I will explain everything to the High Priest, so don't worry."

"Have some fun."

Unexpectedly, Sang Che agreed to her request. Yin Huaixi nodded happily, her face beaming with undisguised joy.

"Okay, thank you, A-Che!"

Then, she raised her arm and pulled Sang Che forward again, and a wet kiss landed on Sang Che's cheek.

The two embraced and fell asleep once more.

Sang Che waited until he heard Yin Huaixi's soft breathing beside him before raising his hand to his cheek and touching the spot where she had just kissed him.

Endless aftertaste.

...

The next morning, Yin Huaixi hurriedly went out to find a new inn.

A-Cai and Yi-Yun pushed open the door and entered, helping Sang Che wash up. Their fingers ran through Sang Che's long, black hair, braiding the ends into plaits.

Yiyun muttered softly, "Holy Maiden, aren't you spoiling this Han woman too much by letting her be like this?"

"There are many Han Chinese people here. The fact that she goes out so frequently means she must be looking for a way to get out."

If it were an ordinary Han Chinese woman, she would have simply fled.

But this person is the destined one for the Holy Maiden as prophesied by the High Priest. If he escapes, what will happen to the Holy Maiden's eye disease?!

At that time, not only will the high priest punish them, but even the Miao king will be furious.

Sang Che poked his finger into the dish, and the little insect lying inside quickly avoided his fingertip, looking weak and pitiful.

Sang Che teased it.

A light, indifferent laugh.

"I know."

"Don't worry, I won't let her leave... I'm just worried that she'll get bored staying in the village all the time."

Yiyun paused in her movements, and even Acai, who had been preparing a medicinal bath for Sang Che, was stunned. The two of them did not expect that Sang Che had already anticipated Yin Huaixi's scheming.

Sang Che: "You don't need to come over if you hear any noise coming from my room."

"Did you hear me?"

The Holy Maiden didn't mention this a few days ago... but she said it now. Could she really be planning something?

The two dared not ask any further questions and quickly agreed.

But my mind was filled with all sorts of thoughts.