Walnut used me to boost her sales performance.

With his arms empty, Jiang Bai felt a sense of loss.

He suddenly regretted saying his hand was numb; why did he have to say that of all things?

Hu Tao turned her back to him, buried her face in the blanket, and didn't dare to turn around and look at him.

She just lay down casually, how come she's sleeping so soundly?

Why did Jiang Bai have to wake up in the middle of the night of all times?

Why am I in his arms?

Did she say anything nonsensical in her dream last night?

Ahhhhh, so embarrassing!

After mentally preparing himself, Jiang Bai shamelessly moved closer, wrapped his arms around Hu Tao's waist, and rested his head in the crook of her neck.

Hu Tao, who was already extremely embarrassed, was frozen in place as if she had been put on a spell.

Jiang Bai's soft voice rang in my ears, carrying a dreamlike murmur.

"Dou-gumi, I had a really, really long dream. I might never see you again..."

Hu Tao didn't push him away, but turned her head slightly.

What did you dream about?

She remembered Jiang Bai, whom she had seen in that space; his lonely madness was heartbreaking.

"I dreamt of some unpleasant things..." Jiang Bai nuzzled against her neck, but didn't say what he dreamt of.

"If you don't want to talk about it, then don't." Hu Tao didn't force him to say it.

There's no need to talk about things that make you unhappy.

When did you wake up?

"Tonight, I won't say exactly what time..."

Hearing his strange tone, Hu Tao suddenly turned her head, looking puzzled, "What's wrong with your mouth?"

Jiang Bai's eyes darted around, "It bit me..."

Hu Tao sat up. "What happened? Did you bite your lip while sleeping? Let me see."

"Nothing much, senior year..." Jiang Bai said guiltily.

"Your tone of voice has changed, and you still say it's nothing serious? Open your mouth, ah—"

Jiang Bai had no choice but to open his mouth to show her.

There weren't any teeth marks, but the whole thing was swollen.

But the location of this swelling is unusual; it doesn't seem like a spot you could bite yourself.

Hu Tao asked suspiciously, "How did you manage to bite like that? And why did you bite so hard?"

Although he felt guilty, Jiang Bai tried his best to act nonchalant. "I dreamt that I was eating something, and then..."

"You're quite the character to eat your lips... Take some medicine to reduce the swelling later, and you should feel better soon."

"Mmm." Jiang Bai nodded hurriedly, afraid that Hu Tao would ask more questions.

Hu Tao didn't bring up why she was in his arms again, but instead asked another question.

How old are you this year?

Jiang Bai was taken aback. "Why are you suddenly asking this?"

"Just curious. Your current situation is exactly the same as your previous fake death. I'm a little curious about how long you actually slept last time."

Jiang Bai didn't want to face this problem. What if Tang Yi thought he was an old man and not good enough for her?

He pointed to his face, "Master, look at my face, can't you guess my age?"

Hu Tao tilted her head. "1000 years old?"

"puff--"

Jiang Bai really lost control.

He pointed to himself and shouted loudly:

"18! I'm 18 this year!"

He remained a boy until his death!

Walnut crossed her arms and stared blankly with lifeless eyes.

"Do not believe."

"If you don't believe me, then so be it."

Jiang Bai covered himself with the blanket and became withdrawn.

Oh no, the sect leader thinks he's too old, waa ...

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Looking at this dramatic guy, Hu Tao curled her lips and made a move to walk out.

"Alright, I'm leaving. Now that you're awake, go out and say hello to everyone. They're all quite worried about you."

As soon as she got off the bed, Jiang Bai grabbed her.

Jiang Bai looked at her with teary eyes, his expression full of grievance, "Sect Leader, do you dislike me...?"

Hu Tao looked at him teasingly, "Grandpa Jiang, how could I possibly look down on you? This master has always respected the elderly and cared for the young."

Jiang Bai's expression twisted, "I'm going to turn evil!"

Hu Tao crossed her arms. "How are you going to turn evil?"

"I'll show you what Grandpa Jiang is all about today!"

Jiang Bai pressed Hu Tao down, her hair falling down.

Caught off guard, Hu Tao suddenly opened her eyes wide.

"You...you...! Ugh...ugh..."

Hu Tao stared at him blankly, and everything around her seemed to fall silent.

Like a sudden storm, her mind went blank.

Unlike last night's cautiousness, Jiang Bai is now much bolder and more unrestrained.

At that moment, Hu Tao had only one thought in her mind.

Now she knew how Jiang Bai's mouth had been bitten.

She clenched her little fists in shame and indignation.

That guy!

Chapter 630 The Hall Master Gives a Hug!

Sunlight streamed into the room, making even the dust particles in the air glow with a golden light.

On the large bed, Jiang Bai's long black hair was scattered, and among the black strands, his white hair stood out particularly brightly.

The two lay on the bed fully clothed, and Jiang Bai kissed Hu Tao's thin lips.

Hu Tao, feeling both ashamed and angry, took a bite.

"hiss--"

Jiang Bai gasped, paused for a moment, and then became even more aggressive.

His kisses were awkward yet intense, forceful yet haphazard.

He held Hu Tao tightly around the waist, as if afraid that everything before him was an illusion.

He was really scared, scared that one day Hu Tao would suddenly disappear.

Fear of the inevitable destruction.

I'm afraid to go back to that lonely world.

He didn't want to wait any longer.

At this moment, all he wanted was to be with the person in his arms.

No matter what the future holds, it's enough as long as she's in my arms.

"Well……"

Hu Tao blushed and breathed rapidly from the kisses.

Her eyes were wide open, and the astonishment in her plum blossom-like pupils had not yet faded.

He could sense that Jiang Bai's emotions were a bit off; perhaps that space had brought back too many unpleasant memories for him.

But she never expected him to suddenly become so audacious.

She stared blankly at Jiang Bai, whose eyes were tightly closed, as if he were trying to steal all the oxygen from her.

How should I put this feeling...?

Very novel.

So this is what kissing feels like.

She was initially nervous and caught off guard, even embarrassed and angry, and wanted to teach this guy a lesson.

But as their lips met, a surge of joy welled up within them.

That feeling of joy is like eating a mint popsicle on a hot summer day—you just can't stop.

Even though she had seen many such scenarios in books, when it actually happened to her, she was still that naive novice and had no idea what to do.

She could only passively open her lips and let the other person grind and rub them.

Seeing that Hu Tao did not respond, Jiang Bai opened his eyes.

He looked at Hu Tao, who was so close to him and seemed a little dazed, and suddenly felt uneasy.

He stopped kissing, momentarily at a loss for what to do.

"Do you not like it, Do-gumi...?"

Upon hearing his question, Hu Tao's gaze finally returned to focus.

"Hmph, now you know to ask me!"

Why didn't you ask her when you kissed her?

He even secretly kissed her while she was asleep, and he even stuck out his tongue! How awful!

She snorted and turned her head away in shame and indignation.

Her entire face, ears, and neck were red; if you took off her clothes, you could even see a layer of pink spreading all over her body.

Judging from her posture, Jiang Bai knew she wasn't angry.

Jiang Bai took advantage of the situation and pulled her into his arms, resting his head next to her ear, his voice sounding aggrieved.

"You insist on calling me an old man..."

Feeling the coquettish voice and the warm air, Hu Tao subconsciously shrank her ears; this spot was strangely sensitive.

"I didn't say anything wrong."

Jiang Bai nestled his head in the crook of her neck, gurgling, "I don't care, I don't care, I'm only 18! I'm 18!"

Hu Tao smirked, feeling as if the person lying next to her wasn't a person, but a large golden retriever begging for a pat.

"Still 18? And you still want her? You're really shameless..."

"Waaaaah, Hall Master, you're bullying me..." Jiang Bai rubbed even harder.

This kind of distant coquetry is much more terrifying than regular coquetry.

Even though Hu Tao was already quite resistant, he still made her scalp tingle and gave her goosebumps all over. She couldn't do anything about him.

"Okay, okay, you're 18! 18!"