Could a man who deeply loves her tolerate her doing such things and making such noises with another man?

Whether he runs away or not, is he just waiting to be tortured both mentally and physically?

"Ah Xi, you'd better not ask. Some people aren't suited to listening to those noisy sounds. Besides, you were moaning so sweetly last night that it's easy for people to have impure thoughts. The Great General knows to avoid suspicion, which shows that he has a gentlemanly demeanor. You shouldn't say anything more."

Shen Jinchen and Jun Jianchou exchanged glances, and after a beautiful smile curved their lips, Shen Jinchen gently took Cen Xi's hand and explained in a soft voice.

"Shen Jinchen, it seems I wasn't wrong to scold you back then. You're a dog, a dog as dog as can be. You're showing off now, but if you can't form the Gu in a month, you'll still lose her. Don't brag to me."

"And you... the inn isn't well soundproofed. If you don't want to lose face and reputation, you should restrain yourself and stop thinking about doing those ridiculous things all the time."

Jun Jianchou felt like he had been hit with a critical strike, and coupled with the alcohol, his suppressed emotions exploded in an instant.

Without saying a word, he started cursing. After he finished cursing, the frustration in his heart finally dissipated a lot.

"Jun Jianchou..."

"Alright! Stop talking. I'm going to find an inn to sleep. You guys continue, I won't stop you anymore."

Seeing Cen Xi looking at him with a complicated expression, Jun Jianchou took a deep breath, picked up his luggage, and left.

He paused at the door, then turned back to the two people and said:

"Well, Lu Duling came by and said she wanted to go to Bagua Mountain with you guys, but I postponed it to tomorrow. As for what you guys do next, you can decide for yourselves. I'm not going with you tomorrow. I'm afraid of being emotionally and physically tortured."

"you…!"

Cen Xi was speechless, unable to utter a single word. Last night, the two of them seemed to have completely disregarded his feelings.

But what can we do?

She had refused countless times and said they should no longer have any contact.

She could do it, but Jun Jianchou…

Are you heartbroken over him?

"Yeah, I've been heartless enough. Why won't he leave me? He already left before, so why did he come back?"

Cen Xi's good mood was completely ruined by Jun Jianchou's actions that morning.

"Maybe it's because I love you too much. I know it's poison, I know I'll get addicted, but I still go for it without hesitation. Ah-Xi, you are also my poison, but I am just like him, I enjoy it."

Seeing his rival leave so dejectedly, Shen Jinchen felt bad, but he couldn't give in. Even at the last moment of his life, he would still possess his woman.

"Damn it! Is it really necessary to be so sentimental! If you all say things like this, where do you think I am? Shen Jinchen, if you say anything like that again, I'm leaving right now. Even if you die, I won't shed a single tear."

Cen Xi was extremely irritable at this moment, and she was so angry that she was about to pull her hair out.

She didn't want to owe anyone a debt of gratitude, but she ended up owing one anyway. It's really frustrating.

If it were anyone else, she could just put on a poker face and treat them like a stranger. But that person was Jun Jianchou, her childhood sweetheart from her past life. How could she not say a word and treat him like a stranger?

"Alright, it's his business if he loves you. Since you've already rejected him, there's no need to care about his feelings. Ah-Xi, living for yourself and loving yourself is the most important thing. Let's have breakfast!"

Shen Jinchen didn't expect to feel so melancholy so early in the morning. There were some things he couldn't say too much about, so he could only offer some words of comfort.

"How could you say that? If it weren't for your selfishness, I really wouldn't be with you. Oh well, what can I do even if I feel guilty? Some things can only be left unsaid. Let's eat. That bastard Jun Jianchou is such a mood killer."

Cen Xi snorted, found a seat, and asked the people next to her to bring them some food.

"Hmph! I am indeed selfish. If I want something, I will snatch it and force it, because I am confident that even if some people look down on me at first, they will eventually be conquered by me, like your initiative this morning!"

Shen Jinchen stepped forward and sat down in front of Cen Xi, chuckled, and forcefully announced his domineering nature.

"Yes, you're right. Actually, what attracts me most about you is your skills in bed. If I hadn't slept with you first, you would have ended up like Jun Jianchou, never winning my heart in your entire life."

Cen Xi crossed her arms, leaned back in her chair, and had a faint smile on her lips.

"You're quite honest!"

Shen Jinchen raised an eyebrow, not particularly angry, but rather somewhat smug.

"Eating is boring!"

Upon seeing the waiter bring over a tray of congee and side dishes, Cen Xi promptly ended the conversation.

It's enough that I'm being laughed at first thing in the morning.

There's no need to make a fool of yourself while you're eating.

"I dare not disobey the lady's command!"

Shen Jinchen chuckled and placed a bowl and plate in front of Cen Xi.

...

Meanwhile, twelve days had passed on Bagua Mountain. Zhu Yanniang and Wen Qiyu had been saving every penny of their food and water, but they had eventually run out of supplies.

They did find the key to the formation they were looking for, but unfortunately, after that key was broken, they entered another formation.

Once inside, you're surrounded by a dense forest filled with towering trees and not a single blade of grass. There's also a misty atmosphere, which gives you a creepy feeling.

"I...we're not really going to die here, are we?!"

Even though Wen Qiyu was a playboy, he had never been to such a place before. His usually unrestrained face finally showed some fear.

"Shut up! This is supposed to be the exit! Weren't you just bragging about how brilliant and powerful you are? Now you're scared?"

Zhu Yanniang had been annoyed by this dog of a man's dramatic behavior for days, so she never said anything nice.

"How was I supposed to know we were out of one formation and there was another? You damn woman, don't look at me like that, or I'll unleash snakes to bite you."

Wen Qiyu glared angrily at Zhu Yanniang, cursing inwardly. "Damn it, even at a time like this, this woman doesn't try to find a solution, and instead takes her anger out on me. All the care I've given her these past few days has been for nothing."

"Okay, I won't blame you. Now we're out of rations, and our tent was torn up by the last attack. What should we do? How about we kill those snakes you have and make soup?"

Zhu Yanniang was completely exhausted and really wanted to eat first, so she set her sights on the snakes in Wen Qiyu's arms.

"you!"

"Do!"

"Dream!"

"Even if I die, I will never lay a finger on those little cuties in my arms. Damn it, if you're hungry, you can find food in this forest. There are bound to be wild animals in this dense forest, so why are you eyeing my snakes?"